What’s On in Glasgow: Books, Talks and Poetry Events
(Ruby McCann, Poet, Editor, Publisher and Playwright) Glasgow is overflowing with literary fervour. Both established and up and coming writers can be heard reading their work at events in the city almost every night of the week. There are various book launches, spoken word events, literary festivals and writing workshops at various venues throughout the […]
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Monday, November 8, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Writing
COP26: Towards Net Zero – speakers and discussion
Wednesday 10 November 2021, 8 p.m. Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ Supported by the Peace & Justice Project Speakers include: Jeremy Corbyn MP, Sarah Wooley (BFAWU), Roz Foyer (STUC), Mick Lynch (RMT), Denise Christie (Fire Brigades’ Union), Mick Whelan (ASLEF), Manuel Cortes (TSSA) With music from Calum Baird & Kevin P. Gilday How do we respond to the climate crisis? What urgent action do we […]
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Thursday, November 4, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, COP26 Glasgow, Climate Change, Save the Planet, Science, Biodiversity Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Climate Emergency Newsroom, University of Glasgow
Monday 01 November 2021 – Friday 12 November 2021 09:00 – 16:00 COP 26 Online Ideas and Feedback Form 80 sixth year pupils from South Lanarkshire’s secondary schools Website Young people will become journalists, covering the events of COP26; interviewing climate leaders, advocates and scientists; exploring the local actions people can take to tackle climate […]
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Monday, November 1, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, COP26 Glasgow, Climate Change, Save the Planet, Science, Biodiversity Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Kids and young people, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Samantha Walton Creative Conversations
Monday 1 November 2021 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. University Memorial Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ Register for event at Eventbrite Samantha Walton is a writer and editor based in Bristol. Her non-fiction book, Everybody Needs Beauty: In Search of the Nature Cure (Bloomsbury 2021) blends nature writing with […]
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Sunday, October 31, 2021 | 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
Ann McLaren at Balloch Open Mic 1 November, 2021
Monday, 1 November, 2021 at 7 p.m. Next Open Mic will be Monday, November 1st when the headliner will be Ann MacLaren. Ann’s short stories have appeared in anthologies by the Association for Scottish Literary Studies, Scottish Book Trust, Federation of Writers (Scotland) and Scottish Association of Writers. The author of Handle with Care and Other […]
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Friday, October 29, 2021 | Filed under: Blog: Balloch Open Mic, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Creative Conversations: Frances Poet
Monday 08 November 2021 at 13:00 – 14:00 University of Glasgow – Online Event Tickets at Evenbrite Frances Poet is a Glasgow based writer. Stage plays include Fibres (Stella Quines/Citizens Theatre, Scottish tour 2019 and a filmed version made in collaboration with Solus in Autumn 2020), Gut (Writers’ Guild Best Play Award winner, UK Theatre […]
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Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Free Events, Zoom and online events
Landscapes Without Figures, The American South West by Ian R. Mitchell
‘Landscapes without Figures’ shows a selection of 36 from the thousands of images Ian has taken of the American South West over a period of two decades, on almost yearly visits. It is an area whose natural landscape is a delight to any photographer and where the light, especially in winter when I tend to […]
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Sunday, October 24, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Online Shopping, Pat's Home Page Blog, Photography, Shopping
Scottish Poetry Library: Launch Poetry London 100th edition
Friday 29th October, 2021 at 7 p.m. Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichtons Close, Edinburgh EH8 8DT Livestream can be accessed via Eventbrite Event by Poetry London Scottish Poetry Library Tickets Please join the Scottish launch of Poetry London’s 100th issue, marking 33 years in print as one of the leading international poetry magazines. With Niall Campbell, […]
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Talks, The Hunterian, Black History Month 2021
Programme 12, 19 and 26 October, 2021 INSIGHT TALK – HUNTERIAN MUSEUM Tuesday, October 12, 2021 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 82 Hillhead StreetGlasgow, Scotland, G12 8QQ On Tuesdays throughout October, Curators from the Hunterian Museum will choose objects from the Collections connected to Black history and in use short talks to offer an insight on their […]
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Wednesday, October 20, 2021 | Filed under: Black History Month Glasgow, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
The Girl, The Crow, The Writer And The Fighter – Debut Novel by George Paterson
The Girl, The Crow, The Writer And The Fighter is Published by: Into Books Format: Hardback, Pages: 396 Publication: October 2021 Book Launch – 5 November, 2021 George Paterson invites you to a special event to mark the launch of his debut novel. Spoken word & music performances. The Admiral Bar, 72a Waterloo Street, Glasgow […]
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Publishing Scotland Fiction Showcase
Tuesday 16 Nov 2021, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Online, YouTube Publishing Scotland is delighted to present a digital showcase of fantastic fiction from Scottish publishers, with particular focus on dazzling debuts. Discover a brilliant array of writers, a variety of fictional worlds and (possibly!) your new favourite characters in this celebration of new writing talent. Spotlight Will Shine […]
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Folk Wi’ The Patter – Shaun Moore
14th October, 2021 at 7 p.m. Event by CC’s – Callum’s Cavern – Live Venue 66 Old Sneddon Street, Paisley PA3 2AP (Located just above The Patter Bar, we are a one minute walk from Gilmour St Station.) Part of Paisley’s “Spree For All” Festival Award winning poet, comedian, musician and all round raconteur, Mr Shaun […]
Black History Month, Being A Black Woman in Society Today
Glasgow University Student of Colour Network On Tuesdays evenings throughout October, Glasgow University Student of Colour Network are hosting a collection of panel discussions that explore identity, intersectionality and race. Free Event, streamed live on GUSRC Youtube Channel.
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Denise Mina, Creative Conversations
University of Glasgow Monday 11 October, 2021 – 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Free & Open to the Public University Memorial Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ Register at EventBrite Denise Mina is the author of many novels including the Garnethill Trilogy of Garnethill (1998), Exile (2000) and Resolution (2001), the Patricia Meehan […]
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Friday, October 8, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Free Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Nature Stories with Emily Dodd, The Children’s Wood
Saturday 9 December, 2021 at 11 a.m. The Children’s Wood, Kelbourne/Clouston/Sanda Street, North Kelvinside Glasgow G20 8QW For families and kids under seven Books available to buy – cash only. The Children’s Wood, Facebook
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Scottish Ensemble Common Sound at Cottiers
21 October, 2021 – Performances: 6pm & 8pm Cottiers Theatre, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow What’s special about live music? Why do we gather together to listen to it? What part does the audience play in a live performance? Why not…just stay at home and stick a recording on? During Common Sound Scottish Ensemble […]
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Tanna Slamma Ding Dong, Tannahill Arts Festival
Saturday 2 October, 2021 A bright night of spoken word from some of the best performance poets in the land, local voices, and sweet musical interludes. You will not want to miss this raucous and celebratory night hosted by Shaun Moore. Music from Patrick Brandes and Steve Nelson. Register at EventBrite Judges Slam Champion Lesley […]
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The Children’s Wood – Nicola Davies with Readings and Screening
Tuesday 5 October, 2021 at 5 p.m. The Screening is suitable for children 7 plus but open to everyone. The books will be available to purchase (cash only) at the event. The Children’s Wood, North Kelvin Meadow, 76 Kelbourne St, Glasgow G20 8PR NicolaKidsBooks on Twitter
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Wednesday, September 29, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Cinema, Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Kids and young people, North Kelvin Meadow and Children's Wood, Glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Atlantic Slavery Glasgow ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’
Wednesday 29th September 2021 | 7.30pm BST | via Zoom Online Talk: Atlantic Slavery Hidden In Plain Sight In A Victorian City – Glasgow Heritage Trust Register for event Thomas Sulman’s Bird’s Eye View of Glasgow (1864) is perhaps the most famous of all such views of British cities. The splendid, panoramic detail underlines Victorian Glasgow remained […]
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Balloch Open Mic Blog: Dora Wright
Dora Wright has been a stalwart supporter of the Open Mic at the Balloch House Hotel from the beginning. She is also a member of the Leven Litts and Clydebank groups of writers. Mary Irvine’s Interview with Dora When did you start writing Poetry? I started writing poetry after a bad fall, when I fell […]
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Tuesday, September 28, 2021 | Filed under: Blog: Balloch Open Mic, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog
Graeme Macrae Burnet – Glasgow Writer
‘Case Study;’, longlisted for Booker Prize 2022 and shortlisted for Gordon Burn Prizeand Book of the Year in 2021 by The Spectator, The Scotsman and Waterstones Graeme will appear at ‘Meet the Author’ Byres Road Book Festival, 25 September, Hillhead Library. Graeme Macrae Burnet at Aye Write 2022 – 15 May 3 p.m. The Mitchell […]
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Monday, September 27, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, People: Local Glasgow West End Characters, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, writers
Poetry Launch Party – Jim Ferguson and Kirsty Taylor
Saturday 18 September, 2021 7 p.m. – 10p.m Whirlpool Press and Scotland in Europe invite you to the launch of 12 Dead Keys by Jim Ferguson and Turbulent Twenties by Kirsty Taylor. The Old Toll Bar, 3 Paisley Road West, Glasgow G51 3LF Free entry – All welcome Also celebrating Jim Ferguson’s 60th birthday. Music […]
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Tuesday, September 7, 2021 | 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
Lin Anderson on Bloody Scotland 2021
(Linn Anderson photo by John Anderson) Bloody Scotland 2021 is just two weeks away! In the run up to the festival, some members of the board were asked about their must-see events, as well as their best memories of the festival. Lin Anderson Lin Anderson is a co-founder of the Bloody Scotland festival and writer […]
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Friday, September 3, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Bernard Maclaverty Creative Conversations
Thursday, 16 September 2021 at 15:00 Glasgow University Memorial Chapel – University Avenue – Glasgow G12 8QQ Creative Conversations: Bernard MacLaverty in conversation with Professor Louise Welsh About this event Creative Conversations returns to the University Chapel for the first in-person event for over 18 months. They are delighted to announce their inaugural guest of […]
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Tuesday, August 31, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Autumn Creative Writing Courses – Dr Tawnya Selene Renelle
Dr. Tawnya Selene Renelle – Experimental writer, performer and educator Courses start 20 and 21st September, 2021. 12 week course – Sign up for full course or select specific weeks. All workshops are writing intensive and designed to get you experimenting in your writing. Hybrid and Experimental Memoir Classes in Family, Fiction, Essay and Research, […]
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Thursday, August 26, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Classes and Workshops, Courses
Magi Gibson – Audacious Women Festival
Monday 20 September, 2021 at 7 p.m. Online Buy tickets Magi will read from and talk about her latest poetry collection, ‘I Like Your Hat’ in which she ‘rips up the linoleum and lays bare the world. Profound, heartrending & at times hilarious, these are extraordinary poems from the heart of an extraordinary poet’ (Ali […]
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Walking and Writing in the Botanics with Gerry Loose
25 August, 8 September, 2021, 1.30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Creative Writing inspired by Glasgow Botanic Gardens About this event A series of mystery walks where you will discover the hidden treasures of Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens, where you can stroll, talk, stand & stare, read & write – moving slowly through Summer to Autumn . […]
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Saturday, August 21, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Classes and Workshops, Walks, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Walking and Writing with Lesley O’Brien, Glasgow Green
Creative Writing Workshops in Glasgow Green Spark My Words with nature, song and stories Free Dates: 2 September, 2021 (11 a.m. – 1 p.m) Book at Eventbrite A Series of Min-Adventures A series of mini-adventures exploring the familiar in a new way to spark your imagination and creative writing. Meeting Place The rendez-vous point is […]
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Balloch Open Mic returns to Balloch House Hotel
Monday, 6th September, 2021 at 7 p.m. Delighted to announce that Balloch Open Mic will resume as normal. Come along early to Balloch House Hotel and book your 5 minute slot. No headliner for this event. Will be brilliant to see, and hear, all the usual suspects. Thanks for participating on Zoom. See you on […]
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Wednesday, August 18, 2021 | Filed under: Blog: Balloch Open Mic, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Poets’ Time, Book Launch
26 August, 2021 The Playhouse at Websters, 416 Great Western Road, Kelvinbridge G4 9HZ Launch of Poets’ Time an Anthology edited by Linda Jackson, published by Seahorses Publications – a book looking at causes in their time, Covid Time and what time means to us. Performing will be the Linda Jackson Trio plus guest writers […]
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Tuesday, August 17, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
