Scotland Loves Anime
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 […]
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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
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 […]
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Wednesday, October 12, 2022 | Filed under: Eyecare, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping
The Wee Curry Shop, Buccleuch Street review by Pat Byrne
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 […]
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Tuesday, October 11, 2022 | Filed under: Eating and drinking Glasgow West End, Indian Restaurants, Pat's Home Page Blog
Conference: Food, Communities and the Climate Emergency
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 […]
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Maryhill Youth Art Festival 2022
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 […]
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Monday, October 10, 2022 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, G20 Festival, Kids and young people, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Meet the Maker – The Nancy Smillie Shop
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 […]
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Sunday, October 9, 2022 | Filed under: Designer Jewellery Glasgow, interior design - archived, Online Shopping, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping, Womens Clothes sand accessories
Halloween Witch Market – Britannia Panopticon
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 […]
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Saturday, October 8, 2022 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Hallowe'en in Glasgow, Markets, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping
Creative Conversations: Yara Rodrigues Fowler
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 […]
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Craft and Flea Market, The Briggait
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, […]
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Tuesday, October 4, 2022 | Filed under: Markets, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Sounds in the Suburbs: 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 […]
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Sunday, September 25, 2022 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Byres Road Book Festival 2022
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 […]
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Friday, September 23, 2022 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog
Byres Road Book Festival – George Paterson & David Ross at Waterstones
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 […]
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Thursday, September 22, 2022 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Life in Lockdown: illustrated findings from The Scotland in Lockdown Study
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 – […]
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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’
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 […]
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Saturday, September 17, 2022 | Filed under: Art & artists Glasgow West End, Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Free Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Glasgow West End – Summer Events 2022
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 […]
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Saturday, September 10, 2022 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
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 […]
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Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Kids and young people, Pat's Home Page Blog
Kilimanjaro Climb Challenge – Fundraiser Michael & Nico from Eusebi’s
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 […]
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Saturday, August 27, 2022 | Filed under: Eating and drinking Glasgow West End, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Italian Restaurants, Pat's Home Page Blog
West End Wander Walk – Festival of Europe
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 […]
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Thursday, August 25, 2022 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, Walks
Bathe in the Arts, Arlington Baths Club
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 […]
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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 […]
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Monday, August 22, 2022 | Filed under: Guide, Pat's Home Page Blog, Travel
Spark My Words – Creative Writing Sessions with Lesley O’Brien
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 […]
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Sunday, August 21, 2022 | Filed under: Classes and Workshops, Pat's Home Page Blog, Writing
Scottish Writers Centre: The Strathclyde Review – Taking Roots Launch
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 […]
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McChuill’s Summer Ska Special
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 […]
Summer Ball 2022 – Dance with Shona, Elderpark Centre Glasgow
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 […]
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Friday, August 19, 2022 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog
Glasgow Doors Open Days 2022
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 […]
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Wednesday, August 17, 2022 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Doors Open Days, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
50 Pots – Scottish Pottery Exhibition
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 […]
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Our Stories, Your Stories – Celebrating Memoirs
Celebrating Memoirs: Creative Conversations Scottish Author Showcase 2022 with Publishing Scotland Thursday, 25 August, 2022, 5.30 – 7.30p.m. University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ Register for free event at Eventbrite A special Creative Conversations event co-hosted by Publishing Scotland and the Creative Writing Programme at University of Glasgow, showcasing the best […]
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Monday, August 15, 2022 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Soul Bowl, Partickhill Bowling and Community Club
(CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS)27 August, 2022, 7 p.m. till midnight Event by Soul Bowl Partickhill Bowling and Community Club 46 Partickhill Road, Partick, Glasgow Timeless Motown magic! Northern floorshakers! Atlantic classics! Mod gems! Ace Stax tracks! Tip-top soul 45s for dancing… vintage vinyl hand-spun by wizened expert DJs, Felonious Munk and @soulboydaveybee . Eighty years combined joss-dickeying […]
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Sunday, August 14, 2022 | Filed under: Community event, Dance, Gig Guide plus Club Events, Music, Music, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Hannah Rarity at Cottiers (rescheduled)
17 August, 2022 Cottiers, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow G11 5PU The 2018 winner of the BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year contest, singer and songwriter Hannah Rarity, celebrates the release of her eagerly anticipated second album ’To Have You Near’. Combining sublime vocal timbre and uncanny interpretive empathy, which have earned comparisons to Eva Cassidy and Cara […]
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Monday, August 8, 2022 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, Music, Music, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Kim Edgar and Rhona Macfarlane at Cottiers
18 August, 2022 In association with Scotland On Tour Kim Edgar Emotion and connection are at the heart of this Edinburgh-based pianist and Songwriter’s work: through observed and lived experiences, Kim ponders what it is to be human, creating stories told with honesty and empathy that open hearts, minds and discussions. Her intensity and intimacy […]
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