CineRoma – Carmen: No Fear Of Freedom
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8th August, 2024, 7 p.m. – Launch of CineRoma CineRoma aims to present diverse films by and with Roma people, exploring self-perception, identity, history and systems of power. The festival programme has been co-curated in collaboration with a cohort of Roma Young People from Govanhill. It runs from 8 – 10 August, 2024. See CineRoma […]
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Friday, July 26, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Govanhill: A Community Film Portrait + (Q&A)
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Saturday, August 10, 2024 Part of the Govanhill International Festival & Carnival 2024 collection Tramway, 25 Albert Drive Glasgow G41 2PE An intimate portrait of Govanhill through BAFTA-winning Felipe Bustos Sierra’s short film, followed by a Q&A and the “Hope & Ponies”. Experience an intimate portrait of Govanhill through short films by BAFTA-winning filmmaker Felipe Bustos Sierra, […]
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Govanhill International Festival and Carnival 2024
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Thursday, 1 – Sunday, 11 August, 2024 Govanhill International 2024 – An Anti-Racist Festival of Creativity, Solidarity, and Liberation The Govanhill International Festival and Carnival 2024 returns for its 8th year, celebrating creativity, solidarity, and liberation. From Thursday, 1st August to Sunday, 11th August, this two-week event features music, talks, walks, films, art exhibitions, and […]
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Josie Long at Govanhill International Festival 2024
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Thursday 1 August, 2024, 7.30 p.m. – 10.30 p.m. Josie Long and friends The Rum Shack, 657-659 Pollokshaws Road Glasgow G41 2AB Part of the Govanhill International Festival & Carnival 2024 collection Josie Long returns to the Govanhill Festival with a comedy extravaganza to open this year’s programme. Join Josie and her comedy pals for an […]
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Summer Market and Big Truck Event at Riverside Museum
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Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July, 2024, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. It’s the Riverside Summer Market & their first ever Big Truck Weekend. Handmade wonders and massive vehicles are all happening at the Riverside Museum. Riverside Museum 100 Pointhouse Rd, Govan, Glasgow G3 8RSFree to attend.
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Thursday, July 25, 2024 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog
Exhibition: Between Islands
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2 August – 28 September, 2024 Glasgow Print Studio 103 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD Gregor Smith, Lin Chau, Marion MacPhee (Glasgow Print Studio) Yoko Akino, Elke Thonnes, Niall Naessens (Graphic Studio Dublin) Curated by James Murphy (GPS) and Peter Brennan (GSD) Glasgow Print Studio is delighted to partner with Graphic Studio Dublin for this exhibition, […]
Greyfriars Biophilic Garden Open Day
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Sunday 28 July, 2024, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Greyfriars Biophilic Garden is located on High Street,Glasgow between the row of shops and the Barony Buildings/Cathedral.(Glasgow G4 0NG) Come along and see what the gardeners have been up to, hear about the history of the garden, and maybe enjoy some tea, coffee, cake, soup and […]
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Monday, July 22, 2024 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
In The Jungle – Free Family Event Glasgow Green
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Sunday 28th July, 2024, 1 p.m. till 3 p.m. James Watt Garden, at Yellow Canopy next to Peoples Palace, Glasgow Green Free Event Hosted by Friends of People’s Palace, Winter Gardens and Glasgow Green Fantastic Face Painter Brilliant Balloon Modeller Goodie Bags for Kids and Childsmile – Improving the oral health of children in Scotland. […]
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Sunday, July 21, 2024 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Friends of People's Palace and Winter Gardens at Glasgow Green
Carlton Jug Fundraiser for Disability Access
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Wednesday 7 August, 2024 7 p.m. Scottish Pub Choir Event by Mary Kiani and Lesley O’Brien The Clutha Bar, 163 Stockwell Street, Glasgow G1 4SP Mary Kiani is over from Australia and while in Scotland she wants to do something for her friends at Carlton Studios: “We all know that music makes a huge difference in peoples’ lives […]
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Drumchapel Reconnect Festival
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Saturday 20 July, 2024, 11 .m. – 4 p.m. Drumchapel Shopping Centre, Kingfauns Road, Drumchapel. Free Family Fun Day Food and Refreshments Arts/Crafts Live Music Stalls Bouncy Castle Looking for something to do with the kids in the summer? Come along to the DRUMCHAPEL RECONNECT FESTIVAL for a FREE family fun day. Raising awareness of […]
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Wednesday, July 17, 2024 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Kids and young people, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Scotland’s Gardens – SWG3 Garden Open Day
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Sunday 21 July, 2024, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Event by SWG3 96 Eastvale Place, Glasgow, G3 8QG Entry costs £5 on the door and includes light tea refreshments. Tickets An open day will be held in the SWG3 Garden on Sunday 21 July 2024, hosted by Scotland’s Gardens Scheme. Stretching behind the main warehouse complex, […]
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Tuesday, July 16, 2024 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Ashton Lane Street Food Festival
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Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August, 2024 Ashton Lane, Glasgow West End G12 8SJ Come one, come all to the ultimate street food festival! Indulge your taste buds in a melting pot of flavours from around the world. From savoury to sweet, they’ve got it all. Come along and enjoy a day of culinary delights, […]
Poems for Palestine, McNeills Glasgow
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Thursday 18 July, 2024 7.30 p.m Launch of Fundraiser Pamphlet McNeill’s Bar 106 Torrisdale St, Glasgow G42 8PH Henry Bell, Sara Shaarawi and Lorna Morgan Poems for Palestine launch will be at McNeil’s pub in Govanhill on July 18th at 7.30pm with readings from Henry Bell, Sara Shaarawi, David Lees, Katherine Mackinnon and Tickle, and music from Doctur […]
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The Clutha Festival 12 – 14 July, 2024
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The Clutha Bar CLUTHA TRUST FEST July 12th-14th 12pm-12am! Thirty Great Acts The Well Happy Band – Ombongo Nambari – Ruff Edge – GRACE – Three Card Trick – Blue Milk – New Vice – Escapade – Bad Boy Boogie – Blue Nicotine – Mothership – Hadrian’s Union – Van Kleef – Moonshine Mojo – […]
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Wednesday, July 10, 2024 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Gig Guide plus Club Events, Music, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Short Attention Span Theatre, 10 July, 2024
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The Old Hairdresser’s, Renfield Ln, Glasgow, G2 5AR Wednesday 10 July, 2024 7 p;m. The Six Playwrights Arabella by Jennifer MacRaeWhen the Lever Breaks by Chris Patrick Haud Yer Wheest! by Gail Winters Umm Kulthum by Martin Foreman Who Cares Wins by Alistair Maxwell Nifty by Adam McNelis Book Tickets £10
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Merchant City Festival 2024
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19 – 21 July, 2024 Merchant City Festival is back with three fun-filled days of entertainment, market stalls, arts and music brightening up some of the best-loved streets and local venues in and around the Merchant City area. Most events are FREE to attend. Come along with friends and family for a great day out. […]
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Friday, June 28, 2024 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Anderston Carnival – The Pyramid
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Sunday 23 June, 2024 – 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Part of y WestFest The Pyramid at Anderston *FREE EVENT* First ever WestFest event in the community of Anderston in partnership with The Pyramid. A free and open afternoon of live performances and activities in and around this fantastic community venue including live music, arts […]
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Sunday, June 23, 2024 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Gig Guide plus Club Events, WestFest Glasgow's Cultural and Community Festival
Glasgow Jazz Festival 2024
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Wednesday 19th – Sunday 23rd June 2024 Glasgow Jazz Festival gets underway for 2024 with performances from some of the biggest names in jazz . There will be concerts across the city in venues including: Saint Luke’s, Mackintosh Church, Òran Mór, Nice n Sleazy, The Griffin and The Glad Café. The festival will showcase everything […]
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Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Jazz Festival, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
ALISS Drop In – School of Health and Wellbeing – Byres Road Hub
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ALISS Community Drop In Sessions Third Friday of the Month 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. I’ll be guest at the Community Spotlight on Friday 21st June talking about the website; how Pat’s Guide to Glasgow West End came into creation, how it has developed. I’ll mention the importance of web accessibility and Jim will talk […]
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| Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Health and Fitness
Mansfield Park Street Festival
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Saturday 22 June, 2024 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mansfield Park Mansfield Street, Partick Glasgow G11 5QP Free Event Annual fun filled gala sponsored by Partick Housing Association. Something for everyone! Live Music Programme Host: Garry King 12.00 Partick Pluckers 12.25 MLU Squad 12.40 Jim Byrne and guests 1.05 Mothership 1.35 Garry King 14.00 India […]
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Monday, June 17, 2024 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Music, WestFest Glasgow's Cultural and Community Festival
Refugee Festival Scotland: Rise with Musicians in Exile
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Thursday, June 21st, 2024 7.30pm Event by The Glasgow Barons and Refugee Festival Scotland Govan & Linthouse Parish Church – GLPC 796 Govan Road Glasgow G51 2YL Free reserve spot at Eventbrite Experience the transformative power of music and solidarity as the Glasgow Barons Flagship group, Musicians In Exile, proudly presents “Rise: With Musicians In Exile.” As part […]
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Sunday, June 16, 2024 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Gig Guide plus Club Events
Father and Sons The Exhibition
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19 June – 4 July, 2024, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Glasgow Art Club, 185 Bath Street Glasgow G2 4HU Art exhibition of artist Alexander Dakers and his late fathers art work, who through his art work has helped many families in need A Renowned artist is bringing a free and sentimental exhibition to […]
Partick Summer Fair 2024
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Saturday 22nd June, 2024 10 – 5pm Partick Victoria Park Church, 259 Dumbarton Rd, Partick, Glasgow G11 6AB Free Over 20 small businesses taking part. – Vintage Homewares– Silver Jewellery– Houseplants– Photography & Art– Home Baking & Sweets– Handmade Gifts– Fresh Produce And so much more! A fun day out for the whole family. It’s […]
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| Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events
West Fest: Voicebeat 21 Glorious Years
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Sunday 16 June, 2024, 7.30 p.m. Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Great Western Road, Glasgow Glasgow G12 0UE FREE For 21 years Glasgow’s world music community choir has been flying the flag for harmony traditions from around the globe. Join them in the Kibble Palace to celebrate their anniversary with a feast of unaccompanied singing. […]
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Friday, June 14, 2024 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, WestFest Glasgow's Cultural and Community Festival
West Fest: Surgery with Kaukab, Patrick and Alison
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Saturday 15th June, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Woodlands Workspace 66 Ashley Street G3 6HW FREE Join Kaukab Stewart MSP, Patrick Grady MP & Alison Thewliss MP for a special joint surgery as part of WestFest. Come along to meet your local elected representatives and have your say on the issues that matter to you. www.patrickgrady.scot […]
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West Fest: Wilton Street Garden Fete 2024
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Saturday, 15th June @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Wilton Street Gardens Fete Wilton Street Gardens Wilton Street, G20 6RE A lively free event in our beautiful community gardens, bigger and brighter than ever and with something for everyone: original art, jewellery, fun activities for kids, prints, beading, mid-century finds, music and more Event on Facebook Part of WestFest […]
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West Fest – Summer Sunshine Fling Childrens’ Wood
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Saturday 15th June, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Free community event ‘Summer Sunshine Fling’ The Children’s Wood and Meadow, 76 Kelbourne St, Glasgow G20 8PR. There will be nature and craft workshops, tea/ coffe and cakes, music and games- and lots of outdoor games and fun for everyone. Bring a book for Book Swop Event […]
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New Writer Showcase University of Glasgow
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Tuesday 23 July, 2024, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m James McCune Smith Learning Hub (Room 743), University of Glasgow, University Avenue, G12 8QW Join the lifelong learners at the University of Glasgow as they share the best of their new creative writing. From poems and short stories to true tales and drama, help celebrate these […]
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Thursday, June 13, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Queer Form in Scottish Writing
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10 July, 2024 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. A one-day symposium to launch Special Issue of Scottish Literary Review Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow, Chapel Lane, Glasgow G11 6EW This one-day symposium is a landmark opportunity to discuss the status of queer writing in Scottish literature. The event celebrates the launch of the Scottish […]
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Wednesday, June 12, 2024 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Golden Friendship Music Festival 2024
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Saturday 22 June, and Sunday 23 June, 2024 Golden Friendship Club, 18 Nairn Pl, Clydebank G81 4AU Tickets: £7.50 each day Pop into Golden Friendship Club for tickets or Private Message Jim McLaren
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Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events, Music
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