What’s On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more.

Pat ByrneI have a Jaunt round the Glasgow West End notice boards to see what’s going on in the centre of the universe but I also rely on mailing lists and you getting in touch with your events. The listings are free for charitable organisations – small charge for profit making events. Email me details if you would like me to promote your event..

Elf at CinemaArc, University of Glasgow

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Wednesday 11 December, 2024 at 5.30 p.m. CinemaArc, Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane Glasgow G11 6EW The ARC is excited to present Elf (2003) for this year’s festive film screening. In this much loved family favourite, Buddy, an oversized elf, travels from the North Pole to New York City to spread the Christmas […]

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Hope: Musicians in Exile Concert

hope musicians in exile

17 December, 2024 at 7.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. Govan and Linthouse Parish Church, 796 Govan Road Glasgow G51 2YL Experience an unforgettable evening celebrating resilience, unity, and hope through music. “Hope: A Musicians In Exile Concert” brings together talented refugee and asylum-seeker musicians, offering a powerful showcase of global sounds and stories. Free event […]

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Seahorse Christmas Party

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Tuesday 19 December, 2024 Avant Garde, 34-44 King St, Glasgow G1 5QT A party night featuring knock-out readers: Biff Smith, Chris Dolan, Polly Bee, Allan Gaw, Donna Campbell, Jenifer Harley, Martin Goldie and Graham Fulton plus raffle, cut-price books. Music from The fun-filled Carlton Jug Band. Event on Facebook

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Christmas Spectacular Glasgow Wind Band

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Monday 16 December, 2024 at 7.30 p.m. Govan and Linthouse Parish Church, 796 Govan Rd,, Govan, Glasgow, G51 2YL Tickets (Children and adult carers free) Christmastime is fast approaching, so what better way to celebrate than joining Glasgow Wind Band for a wonderful evening of festive favourites! This year, their “Christmas Spectacular” is situated in […]

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FALL – a Film Poem Sampler

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Friday, December 13, 2024 Room 213, St Andrews Building, University of Glasgow, School of Education, 11 Eldon Street Glasgow G3 6NH Free event – Reserve at spot at Eventbrite FALL embraces the rough-hewn, DIY, low-fi alongside digital cut-glass aesthetics. Selected film poems will be screened at University of Glasgow on 13th December 2024, in a […]

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events

Blair and Sheridan – Unique and Desirable Jewellery Glasgow

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417 Great Western Road, Kelvinbridge, Glasgow, G4 9JA 00 44 (0)141 334 0557 www.blairandsheridan.co.uk/ Unique and Desirable Jewellery at Blair and Sheridan Wonderful selection of jewellery to buy in the shop or online You can commission jewellery to suit your special requests – Blair and Sheridan make dreams come true. Wedding Rings Specially designed for […]

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Artists’ Christmas Fair

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6 and 7 December, 2024  The Glasgow Art Club & Gallery The fair will be held in the historic building at  185 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4HU The fair will showcase the fantastic range of Artists and Artisans Glasgow has to offer. Attendees can savour winter-inspired cuisine and enjoy mulled wine while Christmas shopping. Saturday […]

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Hunterian awarded grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

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Monday 2 December 2024 Hunterian awarded grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to scope major redevelopment Today, The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow is announcing a £249,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The funding will allow The Hunterian to carry out a crucial scoping project that will shape the future of […]

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Helen Rose’s Outdoor Diary: Edinburgh.

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December 2024 In the autumn, the Glasgow Health Culture Rambling Club organised a walk in Edinburgh travelling on the Citylink coach from Glasgow. As the group were all over 60, we had concession cards giving free bus travel in Scotland. When we left Glasgow, it was sunny but as we approached Edinburgh there was a […]

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Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Filed under: Helen Rose Hillwalking Diary, Pat's Home Page Blog, Walks in Glasgow

Carlton Jug Band Residency – Avant Garde

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Carlton Jug Band at Avant Garde Friday 6th December, 2024 First Friday of every month. C.D. on sale. Avant Garde, 34 – 44 King Street, Glasgow G1 5QT – Live music bar and restaurant. Carlton Jug Band on Facebook

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Duncan McCrone Band Christmas Concert

duncan mccrone band at black bull

Wednesday, 18 December, 2024, 7.30 p.m. – 11 p.m. Black Bull Gartmore, Main Street Gartmore FK8 3RW Cy Jack and Duncan McCrone will be joined by fantastic internationally-renowned musicians, Mike Bryan (aka Doctor Dr Chords), harmonica legend Fraser Speirs (harmonica) and the award-winning World-class fiddler Chris Stout for a ‘big band’ Christmas Concert on Wednesday […]

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Saturday, November 30, 2024 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Gig Guide plus Club Events, Music

Free Movie Afternoon and Popcorn

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Sunday 1 December, 2024 11 a.m. The Grinch Plus letters to Santa G20 Group, 21 Dunbeith Place, Wyndford, Glasgow G20 8HS  

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Maya and the Wave at GFT

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29 November – 2 December, 2024 After a brush with death, Maya Gabeira makes history in the male- dominated world of big wave surfing. Maya and the Wave tells the extraordinary story of Maya Gabeira, the first woman to surf the giant wave in Nazaré, Portugal. She nearly drowns – and is ridiculed by the male […]

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Friday, November 29, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema

All We Imagine as Light at GFT

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Friday 29 November – 12 December, 2024 All We Imagine as Light is a beautiful, sweeping, emotional film that explores the complexities of female friendship and captures the frantic pace, the vibrant colours and the heady atmosphere of modern Mumbai. In the city, thoughtful Nurse Prabha’s routine is upset when she receives an unexpected gift from […]

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Christmas Market – Crafts and Treats

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Saturday 30 November, 2024  Milton Community Garden and Food Hub  Liddesdale Square, Milton, Glasgow G22 7BT The sewing group has been busy making Christmas wreaths, Christmas cushions, doorstoppers, and Christmas purses. There will be hot chocolate, cakes, homemade soup, and hamburgers. Event on Facebook

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Take 2: Wolfwalkers at GFT

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Saturday 30 November, 2024 at 11.30 a.m. n a time of superstition and magic, when wolves are seen as demonic and nature an evil to be tamed, a young apprentice hunter comes to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last pack. But when she saves a wild native girl, their friendship leads her […]

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Winter Warmer Family Fun Day University of Glasgow

Saturday 14 December, 2024, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane Glasgow G11 6EW University of Glasgow (ARC) annual, free Winter Warmer Family Day, this year with a focus on Winter Stories. A host of festive activities. All activities are FREE and most are drop-in. You’ll find extra […]

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The Old Govan Fair Christmas

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Saturday 30 November, 2024 Programme of Events at various venues See poster:   Further details of events on Facebook  

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Free Events

Partick Film Festival and RIG Short Film Showcase

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30 January, 2025, 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. Kelvin Hall Screening Room, 1445 Argyle Street Glasgow G3 8AW Partick Film Festival presents a RIG Arts Short Film Showcase at the Kelvin Hall followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers. RIG Arts is a multi-award winning socially engaged arts charity based in Inverclyde that brings professional […]

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Kelvingrove Christmas Market 2024

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Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December, 2024 Saturday 10 a.m – 5 p.m. & Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free entry – An unmissable festive market in a fabulous venue. Event by Tea Green Pop Up Events Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AG Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum will have creative […]

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Elf – Seamore Neighbourhood Community Cinema

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Wednesday, 11 December, 2024 at 7 p.m. Seamore Neighbourhood Cinema invites you to the screening of Elf! Get ready for a night of laughter and holiday cheer at this classic Christmas movie. The Seamore Neighbourhood Community Cinema, Community Central Halls, 304 Maryhill Road Glasgow G20 7YE Enjoy a fun-filled evening. Bring your friends and family for […]

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Winter Wanderland Kelvinbridge 2024

winter wanderland kelvinbridge

7 – 12 December, 2024 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Gibson St and surrounding area A wonderful wander in the heart of the West End. Tenement windows of Glasgow lit up with marvellous creations. From Gibson st to Great Western Rd, University to Woodlands, everyone can join in and make this a real spectacle. Taking […]

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Creative Conversations: Louise Welsh

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Creative Conversations: Louise Welsh Monday 25 November 2024, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. University Memorial Chapel, University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ Louise Welsh is an award-winning author of nine novels, most recently To the Dogs, a campus novel. The Cutting Room, her debut novel, won the Crime Writers’ Association John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger Award and the […]

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Saturday, November 23, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events

Winter Solstice

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Sunday 15th December, 2024,  1 – 4 p.m. Woodlands Community Meeting Room, 66 Ashley Street, Glasgow, G3 6HWWoodlands Community Garden, 117 W Prince’s St, Glasgow G4 9BYFlourish House, 23-25 Ashley St, Glasgow G3 6DR This event is free however the*Warm Welcome Café at Flourish House is on a pay what you can basis. It’s the winter […]

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Run Lola Runar GFT

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Tuesday 26 November, 2024 – 8,30 p.m. Lola (Franka Potente) answers a red phone the same colour as her punk rock hair. It’s her boyfriend Manni (Moritz Bleibtreu), a small time courier for a big time gangster. He is at a pay phone with a big problem. His boss is coming to pick up 100,000 […]

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I Am Cuba – 60th Anniversary at GFT

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Monday 25 November, 2024, 7.50 p.m. “They’re going to be carrying ravished film students out of the theatres on stretchers.” – New Yorker To celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of one of cinema’s most beguiling gems, see this beautiful 4K restoration of Mikhail Kalatozov’s panorama of Cuban life. I Am Cuba’s subject is revolution, with four tales of […]

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NT Live: Prima Facie

Prima Facie

Sunday, 24, November, 2024, 4.20 p.m. Wednesday, 27 November, 2024, 8.00 p.m. Jodie Comer’s (Killing Eve) Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s gripping one-woman play returns to cinemas. Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; […]

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Mika & Me Optical Studios Glasgow

Chanel

56 Park Road, Glasgow, G4 9JF Tel: 0141 413 5393 Email: hello@mikaandme.com Dark Nights Are Here And driving can be BLINDING – say goodbye to headlight GLARE with DRIVE-SAFE lenses Pop into Mika and Me or Book a Free Consultation Launch of Chanel Eyewear – Exclusive Event at Mika and Me Thursday 6 June, 2024 Read the […]

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Vinicombe Street Christmas Event and Tree Switch On

Festival of Kindness

Sunday 24 November, 2024 Festive fun, live music, and the magical tree switch-on! Vinicombe Street will be alive with a Christmas Market from 11 a.m. – amazing vendors offering unique gifts Free face painting and balloon modelling Live music from 12 Noon with Sabrina Mandulu, The Rock Choir and more…. Social Bite and their Festival […]

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A Christmas Carol R.S.N.O.

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1 – December, 2024 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Killermont Street, Glagow G2 3NW ’Tis the season to be jolly! R.S.N.O. Children’s Classic Concerts (CCC) need your help to save Scrooge from his surly ways (what the Dickens is that all about?). Can the magic of the festive season take away those ‘bah humbugs’ and […]

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