Pat’s Home Page Blog.

Pat’s Glasgow West End Blog

North Kelvinside Windows Of Wonder 2022

windows of wonder kelvinside

Join this years’ North Kelvinside Windows of Wonder Hallowe’en Glasgow West End – WOW MAP Add your wonderful, spooky, weird, colourful, bright, lovely, creative, crazy and unique window creation to the WOW map. Get planning, snipping, tearing, colouring, cutting, hanging- whatever it takes-  Cannot wait to see what YOUR window will look like to us […]

Read the full article: North Kelvinside Windows Of Wonder 2022

An Evening with Mary Edward, Helensburgh Library

gallowgate mary edward

Thursday, November 24th at 7 p.m Helensburgh Library,  59 West King St, Helensburgh G84 8EB Mary will talk about her latest book, Gallowgate, the author’s third historical novel. She will talk about the book, the research required and writing in general. Gallowgate is a story about three Irish sisters fleeing poverty and starvation in Wicklow, […]

Read the full article: An Evening with Mary Edward, Helensburgh Library

Scary Mary’s Slightly Spooky Treasure Hunts, Glasgow Tall Ship

scary mary halloween tall ship

Sunday 30 October, 2022 The Glenlee, 150 Pointhouse Place, 150 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow, G41 3HT This Halloween, the Glenlee has been taken over by the ghostly sailor Captain Van Der Decken, the master of the infamous Flying Dutchman. Can you find the treasure before the Captain finds you? Join Scary Mary on Sunday 30th October […]

Read the full article: Scary Mary’s Slightly Spooky Treasure Hunts, Glasgow Tall Ship

Saturday, October 22, 2022 | Filed under: Hallowe'en in Glasgow, Kids and young people, Pat's Home Page Blog

Gaslight at Websters Theatre

gaslight websters theatre

20, 21, 22 October, 2022 Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ Half Wits Theatre presents Gaslight by Patrick Hamilton in an exclusive, limited run at Websters’ Theatre. . A dark, gothic tale of a marriage and murder, based on deceit and trickery. A husband driving his wife insane in order to steal […]

Read the full article: Gaslight at Websters Theatre

Scotland Loves Anime

goodbye don glees

21 – 23 October, 2022 Scotland Loves Anime (SLA) returns to Glasgow Film Theatre for its 13th year, with a jam-packed line-up featuring the best of new Japanese animation – an unmissable event whether you’re a fan of anime, or simply a fan of film. There are a limited number of Scotland Loves Anime Weekend […]

Read the full article: Scotland Loves Anime

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 | Filed under: Cinema, Kids and young people, Pat's Home Page Blog

Gucci at Mika and Me review by Pat Byrne

Barry Hutcheon, Mika and Me

On the 6th October, 2022, Gucci took over Mika and Me, Eyewear Studio in Glasgow West End, to show the full, complete glasses and sunglasses collections for 2023 by Gucci, Saint Laurent & Balenciaga. Customers very rarely get to see the full Gucci collection so this is was a unique and fantastic opportunity to view […]

Read the full article: Gucci at Mika and Me review by Pat Byrne

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 | Filed under: Eyecare, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping

The Wee Curry Shop, Buccleuch Street review by Pat Byrne

wee curry shop image

Great to see that Smeena and Monir Mohammed of Mother India have reopened the  Wee Curry Shop in Buccleuch Street, Garnethill.  I went along with my brother, Liam, and son, John – both very discerning curry fans. We all loved the food, the ambience and the attractive and interesting decor. We had a very convivial […]

Read the full article: The Wee Curry Shop, Buccleuch Street review by Pat Byrne

Conference: Food, Communities and the Climate Emergency

food climate change conference

Wednesday 2 November, 2022, 9.30 a.m – 2.30 p.m. at St Silas Church, 69 Park Rd, Glasgow G4 9JE A half day conference hosted by Woodlands Community and Nourish Scotland. – Making the connection between anti-poverty work, social justice issues and the climate emergency. – Exploring what policy makers at a national level can learn […]

Read the full article: Conference: Food, Communities and the Climate Emergency

Maryhill Youth Art Festival 2022

maryhill youth art festival

15 and 16 October, 2022 G20 Festival Building, Shuna Street, Glasgow G20 9PX and G20 Works Building,  21 Dunbeith Place, Glasgow G20 8HS Talulah Hannah Wright and Emily Cutts Made by young people, for young people! A weekend of free workshops and activities for young people, all centred around creativity and art. Come have a go at […]

Read the full article: Maryhill Youth Art Festival 2022

Meet the Maker – The Nancy Smillie Shop

meet the maker n.s

Sunday 30th October, 2022 Save The Date! Come along to the special event at the Nancy Smillie Shop. Enjoy some Prosecco, nibbles and a chat with some of Nancy Smillie’s favourite designers and makers. At Nancy Smillie’s you will find not only beautiful designs and crafts by talented women designers but you will be inspired […]

Read the full article: Meet the Maker – The Nancy Smillie Shop

Halloween Witch Market – Britannia Panopticon

halloween Witch Market

Saturday 29 October, 2022 from 12:00-4:30 p.m. Britannia Panopticon, 113-117 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD Get ready for a Magical afternoon at the Britannia Panopticon! Celebrate Halloween at Glasgow’s beloved WITCH MARKET and make a toast for the Harvest by drinking some Witchy themed cocktails at the bar! Find everything you need for your Samhain ritual […]

Read the full article: Halloween Witch Market – Britannia Panopticon

Creative Conversations: Yara Rodrigues Fowler

https://yararodriguesfowler.com/writing/

Monday 10 October 2022 – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. University Memorial Chapel, University of Glasgow, University Avenue G12 8QQ Register at Eventbrite YARA RODRIGUES FOWLER grew up in South London. Her first novel, Stubborn Archivist, was longlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize 2020 and the Desmond Elliot Prize 2019. Yara was named one of […]

Read the full article: Creative Conversations: Yara Rodrigues Fowler

Craft and Flea Market, The Briggait

craft and flea

Saturday 8 October, 2022, 11 a.m. The Briggait,141 Bridgegate,Glasgow,G1 5HZ,GB Craft & Flea is a collection of independent makers, collectors, designers and creatives all under one roof Shop SMALL and shop LOCAL in our authentic twist on the traditional craft market with a huge selection of products from illustration to vintage bric-a-brac, plants to jewellery, […]

Read the full article: Craft and Flea Market, The Briggait

Sounds in the Suburbs: JJ Gilmour

jj gilmour

Friday, 7 October, 2022 CCA, 350 Sauchiehall, Glasgow G2 3JD Internationally acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter JJ Gilmour made his recording debut in 1989 with The Silencers, one of Scotland’s most loved bands who enjoyed great success throughout Europe and America. A naturally gifted musician he first joined the band as a backing vocalist though later in […]

Read the full article: Sounds in the Suburbs: JJ Gilmour

Byres Road Book Festival 2022

once upon a time book festival

23rd – 26th, September 2022 After  five-years the Byres Road Book Festival is back with an exciting four day programme of over 20 events. Meet the Author These events include acclaimed authors: Lin Anderson, Graeme Macrae Burnet  and Chris Brookmyre Lin Anderson, author of The Party House, a newly released psychological thriller set in the […]

Read the full article: Byres Road Book Festival 2022

Byres Road Book Festival – George Paterson & David Ross at Waterstones

david ross byres road book festival

Saturday 24 Sep 2022 6:00 – 8:00 pm Waterstones 351 – 355 Byres Road, G12 8QZ George Paterson is a writer, DJ and musician from Glasgow’s Southside who, as a member of the bands, White and DMP, released a number of well-received albums on the Poco Alto Label. His work can be found in a […]

Read the full article: Byres Road Book Festival – George Paterson & David Ross at Waterstones

Life in Lockdown: illustrated findings from The Scotland in Lockdown Study

scotland in lockdown

ARCadia: exhibitions – University of Glasgow  Friday 16 September 2022 – Friday 30 September 2022, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The ARC, 11 Chapel Lane, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G11 6EW Part of ARCadia Festival of Ideas 16 – 30 September. 2022 Scotland in Lockdown Website Covid-19 A Community Conversation Wednesday, 28 September 2022 – […]

Read the full article: Life in Lockdown: illustrated findings from The Scotland in Lockdown Study

Sunday, September 18, 2022 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Pat's Home Page Blog

ZANELE MUHOLI: SOMNYAMA NGONYAMA, ‘HAIL, THE DARK LIONESS’

anele muholi

1 October–6 November 2022 University of Glasgow East Quad, University Avenue, G12 8QQ Admission free 17 striking self-portraits by celebrated visual activist Zanele Muholi (South African, b. 1972) will go on display at an outdoor exhibition at the University of Glasgow 1 October until 6 November, 2022. Zanele Muholi, Somnyama I, Paris, 2014. © Zanele […]

Read the full article: ZANELE MUHOLI: SOMNYAMA NGONYAMA, ‘HAIL, THE DARK LIONESS’

Glasgow West End – Summer Events 2022

summer in the west end

Summer 2022 Events in the West End Halo Arts – bringing exciting community based fun for all the family to Glasgow’s West End. 4th June- Vinicombe Street Gala Vinicombe Street Gala Event on Facebook 5th June- Bard in the Yard @ Kelvingrove Park 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Kelvingrove Fountain   Event on Facebook 11th […]

Read the full article: Glasgow West End – Summer Events 2022

Glasgow Youth Film Festival 2022

16 – 18 September, 2022 GYFF announces 2022 programme The festival has been co-curated by 16 young people from Glasgow and will open on Friday 16 September with a very special screening of Tom George’s See How They Run, and close on Sunday 18 September with a screening of Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge! Behind the […]

Read the full article: Glasgow Youth Film Festival 2022

Kilimanjaro Climb Challenge – Fundraiser Michael & Nico from Eusebi’s

kilimanjaro climb eusebi

Delayed by the pandemic, Kilimanjaro Climb Challenge planned in 2020 is now back on track this October 2022. Eusebi’s Kilimanjaro Challenge JustGiving page Eusebi’s General Manager Michael Prior and Nico ,Giovanna Eusebi’s son, will be joining an expedition led by Andrew Fairlie’s brother Jim Fairlie MSP. They will follow in Andrews footsteps who in 2011 […]

Read the full article: Kilimanjaro Climb Challenge – Fundraiser Michael & Nico from Eusebi’s

West End Wander Walk – Festival of Europe

west end wak

Friday 26 August, 2022 at 10 a.m. A West End Wander Glasgow Eurowalk to look at some of Glasgow’s current and historical links with mainland Europe. The walk will start at 10 am at Grosvenor Terrace, G12 OTB – just outside the Grosvenor Hotel. It will finish at the Botanic Gardens. Register for Free Event […]

Read the full article: West End Wander Walk – Festival of Europe

Bathe in the Arts, Arlington Baths Club

bathe in the arts prog

Curtain Up for New West End Arts Adventure Autumn/Winter 2022 Alexandra Shrivinas, Bathe in the Arts, Friday 28 October Alexandra Shrinivas – Arlington Baths Club Friday October 21st, 2022 Opera Highlights to Enchant You Glasgow baritone Craig Judge has performed in many a venue with his repertoire of operatic delights. However, his singing is matched […]

Read the full article: Bathe in the Arts, Arlington Baths Club

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

Glasgow West End, Guide to Kelvinbridge and Hillhead

  (There you have it, folks: Great Western Road at Kelvinbridge, third coolest street in the world. Time Out Global Ranking) Travelling west along Great Western Road you will arrive at Kelvinbridge on the North side of Hillhead. The bridge is lovely at night when it is lit up and the view to the south […]

Read the full article: Glasgow West End, Guide to Kelvinbridge and Hillhead

Monday, August 22, 2022 | Filed under: Guide, Pat's Home Page Blog, Travel

Spark My Words – Creative Writing Sessions with Lesley O’Brien

spark my words

Fridays 2, 9 & 23 September, 2022 at 11am – 1pm Meet at the Yellow Gazebo at the Peoples Palace, Glasgow Green Spark My Words is a series of mini-adventures exploring the familiar in a new way, to spark your imagination and get you writing. Sessions are facilitated by Lesley O’Brien, singer, poet and storyteller All […]

Read the full article: Spark My Words – Creative Writing Sessions with Lesley O’Brien

Sunday, August 21, 2022 | Filed under: Classes and Workshops, Pat's Home Page Blog, Writing

Scottish Writers Centre: The Strathclyde Review – Taking Roots Launch

taking root swc

Tuesday 23 August, 2022 at 7 p.m. Club Room, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD Scottish Writers Centre welcomes back Creative Writing at Strathclyde University to launch the second volume of The Strathclyde Review: TAKING ROOT. TAKING ROOT is a compilation of works written, edited and produced by the students of the MLitt and MRes […]

Read the full article: Scottish Writers Centre: The Strathclyde Review – Taking Roots Launch

McChuill’s Summer Ska Special

ska mcchuills 28

Sunday, 28 August, 2022, 4 p.m. – midnight With with Esperanza & Dughoose Ska Band A whole day of live Ska Music! McChuills,, 80 High Street, Glasgow G1 1NL Buy tickets Featuring an array of homegrown Ska bands & Dj’s You can expect to see: Esperanza Esperanza is a nine-piece ska collective from Glasgow famed […]

Read the full article: McChuill’s Summer Ska Special

Summer Ball 2022 – Dance with Shona, Elderpark Centre Glasgow

summer ball 2022

Saturday, 3 September, 2022, 2 p.m. till late Elderpark Community Centre, 82 Elderpark Street, G51 3ST All money raised will go towards The Shona Foundation who provide a safe welcoming environment and connect people through nature. Cost: £5 entry (pay at the Door) this also includes buffet Come along and enjoy a day full of […]

Read the full article: Summer Ball 2022 – Dance with Shona, Elderpark Centre Glasgow

Glasgow Doors Open Days 2022

doors open day 2022.jpg.

12 – 18 September, 2022 Celebrate Glasgow’s changing face and legacy at Glasgow Doors Open Days 2022. Explore the programme From Monday 12th – Sunday 18th September, you can expect a diverse programme of open buildings, talks, guided walks and self-guided tours. Bookings open Thursday 1st September , 2022 THE CITY IN FLUX This year […]

Read the full article: Glasgow Doors Open Days 2022

50 Pots – Scottish Pottery Exhibition

50 pots exhibiton

BARROWFIELD, BRITANNIA, BUCHAN, BELLS: EXPLORING OVER 200 YEARS OF SCOTTISH CERAMICS IN 50 POTS Maryhill Burgh Halls, 10 – 24 Garbraid Avenue, Glasgow Glasgow, Wyndford, Glasgow G20 8YE The FREE exhibition. runs until October, 2022. Monday till Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. To mark their golden anniversary, Scottish Pottery Society are taking us back […]

Read the full article: 50 Pots – Scottish Pottery Exhibition

50 pots exhibiton

Copyright Glasgow Westend 2009 thru 2017

Contact Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End | About Pat Byrne | Privacy Policy | Design by Jim Byrne Website Design