Catalan Film Festival – Polvo serán
Sunday 16 March, 2025 – 5.20 p.m. Buy tickets GFT, 12 Rose Street, G3 6RB When Claudia, a vibrant septuagenarian, is diagnosed with an incurable illness, she decides to end her days in a clinic in Switzerland. Flavio, her inseparable husband of over 40 years, feels unable to face life without her. Meanwhile, their daughter […]
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | Filed under: Cinema, 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
Jessie Stephen, Maryhill’s Suffragette
11 March – 13 June, 2025 Exhibition: Maryhill Burgh Halls, 10-24 Gairbraid Avenue, Glasgow, G20 8YE, This exhibition brings to light the remarkable story and achievements of Jessie Stephen (1892-1979), a working-class woman who became a powerful force of social change. Born in 1893, Jessie Stephen was a fearless campaigner and one of the few […]
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Glasgow Film Festival 2025 wraps up
GFF25 marked the final festival under director Allison Gardner The 21st edition of Glasgow Film Festival finished in style on Thursday 9 March with the sold-out World premiere of Scottish documentary Make it to Munich. The winner of the 2025 Audience Award was announced and a heartfelt farewell went out to Glasgow Film Festival director […]
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Sunday, March 9, 2025 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Film Festival 2025, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Creative Conversations: Laynie Browne
Monday, 10 March, 2025, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. American Poet Laynie Browne in Conversation University of Glasgow, 42 Bute Gardens (916), Glasgow G12 8RT Laynie Browne was born and raised in Los Angeles. She earned a BA from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MFA from Brown University. She is the author of […]
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Women of Courage and Endurance
Friday 7 March, 2025, 5 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. Medical School (Old Medical School), The University of Edinburgh, Room 1.312 Door1 Teviot Place Edinburgh EH8 9AG Free event – Reserve a Spot at Eventbrite Five women Scottish writers read the work of six international women writers alongside some of their own. Celebrate and support women […]
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Monday, March 3, 2025 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog
The Tenementals: Popular Music as Academic Research + Drinks Reception
Friday, March 14, 2025, 6.00-7.20pm (Drinks Reception 7.30-9.00pm) Popular Music as Academic Research: Four Papers on The Tenementals Advanced Research Centre, Chapel Lane, University of Glasgow G11 6EW The Tenementals is a wild research project which has one foot in the university sector and one foot in Glasgow’s vibrant music scene. It runs on the […]
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Tornado – Glasgow Film Festival 2025 review by Pat Byrne
The World Premiere of ‘Tornado’ will be screened at the Opening Gala, Glasgow Film Festival 26 February, 2025. Director John Maclean’s exciting survival thriller is set in 1790s UK. Tornado (Kōki,) is a young Japanese woman travelling with her father (Takehiro Hira) – both are performers in his Samurai puppet show. When she seizes the […]
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Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | Filed under: Book and Event Reviews, Cinema, Glasgow Film Festival 2025, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Boogie Bingo Night at G20 Youth
Saturday 1 March, 2025, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. 15-17 Shakespeare St. G20 9TA A night of fun and games at our boogie bingo night !Dj, Party Buffet, Raffle, Tambola & More.. Tickets – £10 ( Buffet & Bingo Included ) Buy tickets Or buy tickers G20 Cafe HopeFrom Reception. The Mackintosh Halls 15-17 Shakespeare […]
The Popcorn Archive – Glasgow Film Festival
During Glasgow Film Festival, come and share your favourite cinema memories at The Popcorn Archive and grab some free popcorn while you’re at it! The Popcorn Archive is a participatory project by local artist Sean Wai Keung, who will be offering freshly popped popcorn in exchange for your memories of GFT, Sauchiehall Street, and cinema in […]
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Monday, February 24, 2025 | Filed under: Cinema, Glasgow Film Festival 2025, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Full programme announced for Glasgow Film Festival 2025 (GFF25)
The 21st edition of Scotland’s largest film festival will open on 26 February,2025 with the World premiere of Scottish director John Maclean’s hotly anticipated survival thriller Tornado starring Tim Roth, Jack Lowden, Takehiro Hira and Kōki, shot on location in Scotland. GFF25 will close on 9 March with the World premiere of Scottish documentary filmmaker […]
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Sunday, February 23, 2025 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Film Festival 2025, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Tell it Slant Poetry Open Mic Glasgow
Tell It Slant is now based at Locavore Govanhill, 349 Victoria Road, Glasgow G42 7SA. Tell it Slant – Friday 28 February, 2025 7 p.m. to 9.30 ish Open mic with Carla Woodburn and Christie Williamson. Share your poems, new or old. It’s a relaxed night, with a byob policy and tea and coffee available […]
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Saturday, February 22, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, Poetry, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Dead Dog Beach by Paul Murdoch review by Mary Irvine
And now for something completely different! A genre I don’t usual read, let alone review. Dead Dog Beach – ‘A must-read for fans of suspense, dark humour, and fast-paced thrillers’ The novel I’m reviewing this time is ‘Dead Dog Beach’ by Paul Murdoch. I’ve read it twice and enjoyed it as much, if not more […]
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Monday, February 17, 2025 | Filed under: Book and Event Reviews, Mary Irvine: Writer and Philhellene, Pat's Home Page Blog
Stevenson Jewellers Glasgow West End
257 Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8UB Telephone: 0141 334 1899. www.stevensonjewellers.co.uk Stevenson Jewellers is a much loved jewellers on Byres Road, Glasgow West End, opposite Hillhead Underground. Whether you are seeking the perfect gift or the right accessory to complement a special outfit, you will be thrilled by the vast range of beautiful jewellery on […]
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Sunday, February 16, 2025 | Filed under: Best In The West, Christmas in Glasgow, Mother's Day Gifts, Mothers' Day, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping, Valentine's Day Glasgow Gifts, Valentine's Day in Glasgow 2017, Valentines Day Glasgow
ProjectAbiility: Express Collaborations Exhibition
1 March – 12 April, 2025 Reception 6 March, 6pm – 8pm Project Ability Gallery, Trongate 103, Glasgow, G1 5HD The exhibition is free to visit. Express Collaborations is a group exhibition built over many months and devised by artist Tanya Raabe-Webber. The artwork in this exhibition covers a variety of themes, and much of […]
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James McAvoy to receive Cinema City Honorary Award 2025 at Glasgow Film Festival
The award will be presented following his sold-out In Conversation event on 2nd March James will also introduce a special screening of his breakthrough film role The Last King of Scotland at GFT On 2 March, Glasgow Film Festival will present its Cinema City Honorary Award to homegrown film star James McAvoy. Launched in 2024, […]
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog
Love Is In The Air, Arlington Baths Club
Friday 14 February, 2025, 7.30 – 9.30 p.m. Arlington Baths Club, Arlington Street, Glasgow G3 6DT A Valentine Special Fo All Romantics from Tram Direct David and Gill present songs with all the emotions that love can bring… …from joy, betrayal, sadness, grief, as well as uplifting romantic moments. Included are such numbers as: “They […]
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Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Designing Future Experiences Exhibition – University of Glasgow ARC
University of Glasgow ARC – 6 until 13 February 2025 Reciprocal Systems of Health in the Climate Era – Designing Future Experiences Exhibition Design speculations for the year 2035 by Product Design Students from the School of Innovation and Technology at the Glasgow School of Art in partnership with the University of Glasgow. See Review […]
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Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, University of Glasgow Advanced Research Centre, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Glasgow Film Festival 2055 Guests Announced
A raft of big screen stars and famous favourites are set to tread the red carpet for the 21st edition of Glasgow Film Festival. Opening Gala ‘Tornado’ Pulp Fiction star Tim Roth, Japanese model, musician and actor Kōki, Shogun star Takehiro Hira and Edinburgh director John Maclean will attend the World premiere of their hotly-anticipated survival thriller Tornado, which will open GFF25 on 26 February. […]
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Blue Rose Code. John Martyn Tribute at Celtic Connections 2025
Review and Photography by Pauline Keightley Blue Rose Code is led by Ross Wilson, who was on top form and gave an assured and joyous performance of his heartfelt and rhythmic songs. They are a top quality band and were celebrating their sixth studio album. Their influences include folk, Americana, jazz, soul and contemporary. The […]
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Creative Conversations: In Conversation with Rodge Glass
Monday 27 January, 2025, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. University Memorial Chapel, University of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ Rodge Glass is the author of eight books published since 2005: No Fireworks (a novel, Faber & Faber), Hope for Newborns (a novel, Faber & Faber), Alasdair Gray: A Secretary’s Biography (Bloomsbury), Dougie’s War (a graphic novel, with Dave Turbitt, Freight Books), Bring Me […]
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Friday, January 24, 2025 | 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
Opening Concert Celtic Connections 2025, Glasgow 850
Review and Photographs by Pauline Keightley This year’s Opening Concert of Celtic Connections, the world leading folk and roots music festival, began with the dramatic horn blowing of an ancient Celtic instrument the Carnyx, (a wind instrument used by the Celts during the Iron Age, between c. 200 BCE and c. 200 CE). Glasgow 850 Opening Concert The Opening Concert […]
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Some Highlights: Glasgow 850 Celebrations Events
Events celebrating Glasgow’s 850th birthday will run throughout 2025. Clyde Chorus (29-30 May): Launching with a procession around Pacific Quay led by the Lord Provost, this three-day multi-genre musical event with a focus on homegrown and local talent, will take place at iconic venues along the River Clyde, including the SEC Armadillo, SWG3, The Briggait, […]
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Call for Palestinian Artists to Perform at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
CALL OUT FOR PALESTINIAN ARTISTS TO PERFORM AT THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE Opportunity for artists in Palestine and the diaspora to perform in Scotland at the world’s largest arts festival. Looking for Palestinian musicians, theatre-makers, dancers, story-tellers, children’s performers, poets and comedians to perform at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe – Fringe Palestine. Deadline to […]
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Friday, January 17, 2025 | Filed under: Art & artists Glasgow West End, Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Dance, Music, Pat's Home Page Blog
Celtic Connections: Lyle Lovett and his acoustic group
Saturday 19 January, 2025, 7.30 p.m. Glasgow Royal Concert Hall 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY Celtic Connections proudly presents Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group with special guest Jon Muq A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his […]
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Winter Wander Springburn Winter Gardens
Friday 17 January, 2025, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Creative Wander around Springburn Winter Gardens and Park with Stephanie Whitelaw, Community Engagement Artist. Springburn Park, Mosesfield St, Glasgow G21 3UD Stephanie is developing a creative engagement project with Springburn Winter Gardens Trust with a focus on walking, eco-therapy and exploring local ecology. The walk will […]
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| Filed under: Community event, Free Events, Friends of People's Palace and Winter Gardens at Glasgow Green, Pat's Home Page Blog, Peoples Palace Winter Gardens and Glasgow Green, Walks and Tours Glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Woodlands Community Ant-Racist Library
The Anti-Racist Community library will open fortnightly on Sundays in Woodlands Community Meeting Room and Events Terrace, 66 Ashley Street, G3 6HW. Meeting January 26 at 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The library has books for people of all ages – children, young people, adults. There are fiction and non-fiction books, serious and light-hearted but […]
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | Filed under: Community event, Free Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, Woodlands Community
Burns Night Ceilidh and Dinner at Cottiers
Friday 24th and Saturday 25th January, 2025 Cottiers’ annual Burns’ Night celebration – a three-course meal followed by a fantastic ceilidh, led by Cottiers’ favourites The Big Stupit’ Ceilidh Band. Doors will open at 7pm for the traditional Burns’ Supper meal, followed by a night of dancing to all of your favourite Scottish ceilidh classics. […]
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Friday, January 10, 2025 | Filed under: Burns Events, Eating and drinking Glasgow West End, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog
John Smith and Georgia Ruth, Cottiers, Celtic Connections
Saturday, 18 January, 2025 Born in Essex, raised by the Devon seaside, and making his bones in the bars and clubs of Liverpool, John Smith has released six studio albums and played to audiences worldwide, barely pausing for breath during his eighteen years as a full-time troubadour. Taking his cue from Richard Thompson, John Martyn and Ry […]
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Wednesday, January 8, 2025 | Filed under: Celtic Connections 2025, 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
Claire Wilson – Creative Conversations
Monday 13 January, 2025 – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. University of Glasgow, Glasgow University Memorial Chapel, University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ Claire Wilson is a crime writer from central Scotland. Her crime books are based on her day job as an Intelligence Analyst in a Scottish Prison. She loves gritty crime and grew up […]
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Monday, January 6, 2025 | 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
BMX Bandits Celebrate 40 Years
Wednesday, 29 January, 2025 St Luke’s and The Winged Ox, 17 Bain St, Glasgow G40 2JZ BMX Bandits kick off their 40th year celebrations with a special show for Frets Concerts and Celtic Connections. They will play a set of BMX pop favourites from over the past 4 decades and their album Dreamers on the […]
