Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Festival of Fitness in support of Ukraine

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Fitness for Ukraine. 20th March 2022 8am-5pm. Western Baths, 12 Cranworth St, Glasgow G12 8BZ Western Baths have brought together some of Glasgow’s top trainers and coaches to offer you a full day of fitness and well-being to raise money to support the Ukranian people. The day will run from 8am – 5pm with a […]

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Jimi Longmuir presents Trigger Warnings GICF 2022

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8 and 9 March, 2022 at 7 p.m. McChuills, 40 High Street, Glasgow G1 1NL Glasgow International Comedy Festival 8 – 27 March, 2022 In conjunction with McChuill’s & Glasgow International Comedy Festival present ‘Trigger Warnings’, an Open Mic style evening with some of the best emerging acts in the city right now. Running two nights […]

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Ghost Signs of Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour

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Saturday, 19 March 2022  11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Meeting: The Tenement House, 145 Buccleuch Street, Glasgow G3 6QN Free Event Tickets at Eventbrite Ghost Signs of Glasgow is a project which tracks down, researches and archives fast disappearing signs around the city. Ghost Signs are fading signs which represent a business, establishment or organisation which […]

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Sonica Glasgow 2022 – Art for the Visually Minded

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10 – 20 March, 2022 – Throughout Glasgow Sonica is an 11-day biennial festival dedicated to world class visual sonic arts, presenting exceptional international artists alongside UK talent in diverse venues throughout Glasgow. 10-20 March 2022 Sonica  will showcase 200 events by over 85 artists from 10 countries A unique programme of events dedicated to world-class sonic arts, presenting emerging British talent alongside […]

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Her Way – Glasgow Film Festival review by Pat Byrne

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UK Premiere – 5 – 8  March, 2022 GFT and At Home 6 – 9 March, 2022 Laure Calamy (Call My Agent) plays the demanding role of Marie, a militant sex worker, fighting for her rights, and a mother desperate to find the fees to pay for her teenage son, Adrien (Nissim Renard), to attend […]

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Writers for Ukraine Online Event

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Sunday 6 March, 2022 at 8.30 p.m. Standing in solidarity with their peers in Ukraine, local Northern Irish writers are coming together to read excerpts from contemporary Ukrainian works. Organised and hosted by Jan Carson, the night will include: Glenn Patterson reads Oksana Zabuzhko (novelist and short story writer) Dara McAnulty reads Myroslav Laiuk (poet) Anna Burns […]

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Scottish Opera in Cumbernauld – Opera Highlights

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19 March, 2022 Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse Roll up, roll up! Opera Highlights is coming to town – a night of entertainment like no other! This Spring, join us as we take you through the greatest hits and lesser-known gems of the repertoire – think La bohème, Faust, Billy Budd, Die Fledermaus and more – in one fast-paced, heartfelt show. These […]

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Glasgow Film Festival 2022 – Kicks Off Today 2 March

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It’s been a long time coming but Glasgow Film Festival is  back, and it’s good to be back home at GFT! Tonight Glasgow Film Festival 2022 launches, and it does so with a bang. Starting off a 12-day film feast featuring just over 90 different Premieres and over 50 guests is the UK Premiere of […]

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Gray Day at OranMor 2022

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Friday 25 February, 2022 at 7.30 p.m. OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 8QX with Canongate Books, Neu! Reekie!, The Alasdair Gray Archive, and Òran Mór GRAY DAY returns for a second year with a day-long celebration and a live event at Òran Mór featuring readings, film and music. The annual celebration of the late […]

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Glasgow Film Festival 2022 – Festival for Free

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Making the cinematic experience more accessible for all, Glasgow Film Festival 2022 features several free or budget-friendly screenings including 1962 Retrospective. What better way to start your day than with a free screening of a stone cold classic like Lawrence of Arabia or  Dr.No preceded by an introduction from GFF Festival Co-Director Allan Hunter? Glasgow […]

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Brian Whittingham Memorial Fundraiser

9 August, 1950 – 19 January, 2022 PLEASE DONATE AT JUST GIVING Brian Whittingham, the first Tannahill Makar, accomplished poet, writer, playwright and creative writing tutor started his working life as a steelworker before becoming a successful writer. He was one of life’s “Good Guys” His morals, values and integrity were reflected in his love […]

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Once Upon A Time in Uganda – Glasgow Film Festival 2022

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5 and 6 March, 2022 UK Premiere For years maverick Ugandan filmmaker Isaac Nabwana, has been creating over-the-top, low budget action films from his home in Wakaliga, affectionately known as Wakaliwood. Mesmerised by Isaac’s work, film-lover Alan Hofmanis moves to Uganda and quickly becomes his right-hand man, as well as a Ugandan film star in his own […]

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Her Way Glasgow Film Festival 2022

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5 and 6 March, 2022 UK Premiere Call My Agent star Laure Calamy shines in this compelling first feature from director Cécile Ducrocq. Marie (Calamy) is a confident, optimistic sex worker in Strasbourg who is determined to provide a better life for her 17-year-old son, Adrien (Nissim Renard). He is a bottomless pit of apathy and negativity whose only […]

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Wild Men – Glasgow Film Festival 2022

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(Image: Rasmus Weng Karis) 11 – 12 March, 2022 UK Premiere If the Coen brothers made a film in Danish it might look a little like Wild Men. Thomas Daneskov’s immensely entertaining crime story/mid-life crisis caper is marbled with comic moments and set amidst some spectacular scenery. Martin (Rasmus Bjerg) has fled his family and the modern world to […]

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Partick Pop Up Indoor Market

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25 – 27 February, 2022, 11 am – 5 pm 412 – 418 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G11 6SB Event by Green Living Glasgow A new artisan market in Partick Showcasing over 30 vendors selling local produce, crafts, gifts, food & drink, fashion, art, vegan products, jewellery, pet supplies and much more! Come along and support small […]

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In Conversation with Armando Iannucci GFF2022

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6 March, 2022 at 5.45 p.m. At Glasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose Street, G3 6RB Glasgow Film Festival Glasgow-born Armando Iannucci has been the inspirational creative force behind some of our favourite things, from The Day Today to The Thick Of It and The Death Of Stalin, to The Personal History Of David Copperfield. Iannucci’s […]

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a-ha the movie at Glasgow Film Festival 2022

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UK Premiere – 4 and 5 March, 2022 Glasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose Street, G3 6RB a-ha were the first Norwegian stars to break through into international fame. Their iconic synth-pop single ‘Take on Me’ catapulted them onto the world stage and garnered them adoring fans across the globe. With new band interviews and unreleased behind […]

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Flight of the Dragonfly Open Word

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22 February, 2022 at 7.30 – 9.30 pm Online – Free A fabulous evening of poetry and prose Excited to be back in 2022 with a wonderful array of talented readers and amazing guests – Linda Jackson and Andy Breckenridge Register for Event seahorsepublications.com

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Big screen talent attending GFF2022

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Many famous folk expected in town for this years film festival Walking the red carpet between 2 – 13 March will be: Alan Cumming, Jack Lowden, Martin Compston, Lulu, Armando Iannucci, Sienna Guillory and Anders Danielsen Lie. Directors attending Premieres Directors including Ruth Paxton, Iciar Bollain, Thomas Robsahm and Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic will attend their […]

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Film Festival 2022

Scottish Writers Centre: Flooers fae thi fillin-stayshun

Words from the heart SWC Speakeasy Tuesday, 22 February, 2022 at 7 p.m. CCA, 350 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3JD BOOK NOW SWC’s First  Speakeasy and Event of 2022. Come and share your work! 12 readers at 5 mins each. Contact John for a slot! or more information. Cunningly avoiding the feasts and frolics of […]

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Craft and Flea, Makers Market, Glasgow

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Saturday 12 February, 2021, 11am – 5pm Briggait, Bridgegate, Glasgow G1 5HZ A wonderful Spring makers market featuring 40 incredible independent traders Shop SMALL and shop LOCAL in our authentic crafty twist on the traditional flea-market with a huge selection of products from illustration to vintage bric-a-brac, plants to jewellery, ceramics to candles and SO […]

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Markets, Shopping

Glasgow Film Festival 2022 – Tickets On Sale

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GFF2022 2 – 13 March The time has finally come – Friday 4 February tickets for Glasgow Film Festival 2022 have gone on sale! As announced last week, from 2 – 13 March, GFF are bringing you 10 World premieres, 4 European premieres, 65 UK premieres, and 13 Scottish premieres, and they’re over the moon that […]

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Refugees for Justice, Remembrance Bench Dedication

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Saturday 29th January, 2022 – 12pm at George Square, Glasgow City Centre Refugees for Justice will call for an – End to hotel detention – Change, Accountability and Justice – No to Nationality and Borders Bill. Speakers, poems and music. Bring flowers. Bring poems. The bench in George Square is dedicated to those seeking protection […]

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Glasgow Film Festival Announces 2022 Programme

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2 – 13 March, 2022 GFF 2022 will host 10 World premieres, 4 European premieres, 65 UK premieres, and 13 Scottish premieres. Opening and Closing Films The 18th edition of the annual festival will open with the UK premiere of  The Outfit, a gripping and masterful thriller starring Academy Award winner Mark Rylance. The festival […]

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Terrence Higgins Trust 10K Fundraiser in Glasgow

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Sunday 10 April, 2022 Walk with Terrence Higgins Trust on Sunday 10 April. Grab your trainers and take on the fabulous 10km Ribbon Walk through Glasgow to support people affected by HIV. “Starting and finishing at Speakeasy, lets walk together and make a difference.” Register online @THTorguk Instagram/Facebook Terrence Higgins Trust, the UK’s leading HIV […]

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Sonica Festival 2022

10 – 20 March 2022 Sonica Festival 2022 announces full programme for its tenth anniversary edition across Glasgow and beyond One of the world’s largest celebrations of visual sonic art, Cryptic’s renowned biennial festival will showcase a groundbreaking international programme of 200 events by over 85 artists from 10 countries Highlights Live highlights include composer […]

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Unchained Comedy Club at McChuills

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McChuills, Glasgow’s Legendary Music Bar and Cafe, 80 High Street, G1 1NL Glasgow’s newest comedy night at McChuills! Sunday 23 January, 2022 With guest host Rosco. Unchained Comedy At McChuills Bar is an exiting new night of comedy in Glasgow. Bringing you weekly entertainment featuring the best of Scotland’s comedy scene including both new and […]

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Refugee Week Conference 2022

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Online 7 and 11 February, 2022 Free Event – All Welcome How can arts, cultural and community activities can help create a kinder, more welcoming world? Booking is now open for the Refugee Week Conference 2022, which is happening online on the mornings of 07 and 11 February .Register for Event Join others from across […]

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Second International Alasdair Gray Conference

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16-17 June 2022 Theme: Across Space & Form A two-day, interdisciplinary gathering held in Glasgow in the summer of 2022. Keynote Speakers Ali Smith – Internationally acclaimed novelist, short story writer and longtime Gray supporter Jenny Brownrigg – Exhibitions Director at the Glasgow School of Art Tickets Tickets for the whole two days of the […]

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People’s Palace 124th Birthday Celebration

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Happy 124th Birthday People’s Palace Saturday, 22nd January, 2022 at 12 Noon until 2 p.m.   – Free Event Outside the People’s Palace at Glasgow Green. Join – Friends of People’s Palace Winter Gardens & Glasgow Green Come along and show your support to get these iconic Glaswegian owned buildings Repaired, Restored and Re-opened! FOPPWGGG will be […]

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