Poets in the Library – Paisley Book Festival
(Brian Whittingham) Hear from some of Scotland’s foremost radical writers including Graham Fulton, Linda Jackson, Tracy Patrick, Sheila Templeton, Brian Whittingham and Ross Wilson. Friday 21 February, 2020 7pm-9pm Paisley Central Library (located at Lagoon Leisure Centre) FREE – ticketed – Book online (Linda Jackson photo Dini Power) (Tracy Patrick) Graham Fulton You’ll be treated […]
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Sunday, February 2, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events
365: Stories and Music Paisley Book Festival
365: Stories and Music POP – Feb. 21, 2020, 10 a.m. –5 p.m. Free Event – Drop In Experience this very special sound installation of contemporary Scottish stories and music by acclaimed author James Robertson and musician Aidan O’Rourke. Collaboration between artists steeped in tradition but constantly breaking new ground. paisleybookfest.com/events/1173599471/
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Aye Write: Bernardine Evaristo
14th Mar 2020 • 4:45PM – 5:45PM • Mitchell Library Girl, Woman, Other explores Britain as it has never been told before. This is Britain as you’ve never seen it. This is Britain as it has never been told. From Newcastle to Cornwall, from the birth of the twentieth century to the teens of the […]
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Saturday, February 1, 2020 | Filed under: Aye Write 2020, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Aye Write: Adam Rutherford, How to Argue with a Racist
14th Mar 2020 • 1:15PM – 2:15PM • Mitchell Library Geneticist and Radio 4 presenter Adam Rutherford discusses his latest book. Race is real because we perceive it. Racism is real because we enact it. But the appeal to science to strengthen racist ideologies is on the rise – and increasingly part of the public […]
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Aye Write: Stuart Cosgrove with Recollective, Barrowland Ballads
13th Mar 2020 • 7:45PM – 8:45PM • Mitchell Library Stuart Cosgrove in conversation with this artists collective about their year-long project on the beloved Barrowland Ballroom. Behind the blinking neon, at the very back of backstage, the artists of Recollective (Chris Leslie, Alison Irvine and Mitch Miller) spoke to musicians, stewards, cleaners, bar tenders, […]
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Glasgow Film Festival – Programme Announced 2020
Glasgow Film Festival 2020 26 February – 8 March, 2020 You’re in for a treat with this year’s film festival Download the GFF 2020 Programme Brochure (PDF) Or pick up programme at Glasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose Street, Glasgow G3 6RB Star guests including George Mackay, Caitlin Moran, Simon Bird, Cannes Best Actress Award Winner […]
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Wednesday, January 29, 2020 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog
The Flying Dug Quiz Night, Glasgow
Tuesdays The Flying Duck Presented by the man with all the answers Duglas T Stewart. Questions start at 8 p.m. Free to enter – Super Prizes Bring yer teams! The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield St, Glasgow G2 3AU
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Monday, January 27, 2020 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Chinese Visual Festival 2020
Sat 25 January — Sun 26 January 2020 chinesevisualfestival.org Related CCA Events Chinese Visual Festival Wrath of Silence | 暴裂无声 Sat 25 January 2020 Chinese Visual Festival Black Coal Thin Ice | 白日焰火 Sun 26 January 2020 Chinese Visual Festival The Wild Goose Lake | 南方车站的聚会 Sun 26 January 2020 123 Celebrate Chinese New Year as Chinese […]
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Saturday, January 25, 2020 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Bohemia Bespoke Vintage Wedding Fair
15th March, 2020 – 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. Hilton Grosvenor Hotel Glasgow West End Bohemia Bespoke Vintage Wedding Fair returns this spring with up to 40 Hand Selected, Original, Helpful and Friendly Wedding Suppliers to help Inspire your Special Day. Live music. Complimentary copy of Tie The Knot Wedding Magazine for first Arrivals and […]
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Friday, January 24, 2020 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Weddings, Weddings Glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Mobilising for COP 26 – Climate, Justice, Jobs Glasgow
1 February, 2020 – 12.30 p.m. till 3,30 p.m. Unison Glasgow, 84 Bell Street, Glasgow G1 1LQ Hosted by Campaign against Climate Change – Glasgow and Campaign against Climate Change Good jobs and a safe planet can go hand in hand. We need investment in jobs which transition to renewable energy, create an effective and coherent publicly owned […]
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Friday, January 17, 2020 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
The Lucky Sparrow Games Cafe Open Day
Lucky Sparrow Games Café, 1091 Pollokshaws Road, G41 3YG Saturday 25 January, 2020 – 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Come along to the Lucky Sparrow open day for a chance to learn some new games, find out about upcoming events, and get the chance to win a few prizes! The event will run from 1pm […]
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Thursday, January 16, 2020 | Filed under: Cafes and Bistros, Community event, Eating and drinking Glasgow West End, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog
Night at the Museum, Burns On Water, University of Glasgow
Friday 24 January, 2020 The Hunterian and The Centre for Robert Burns Studies are delighted to bring you ‘Burns Night at the Museum’, part of Scotland’s Winter Festival programme. In recognition of 2020 being Visit Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters, the theme this year is ‘Burns on Water’. Bringing an atmospheric setting of The […]
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Sunday, January 12, 2020 | Filed under: Burns Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Americana City Halls, Celtic Connections 2020
Saturday, 18 January, 2020 Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn with Julie Fowlis, Éamon Doorley, Zoë Conway & John Mc Intyre Frequent Celtic Connections visitors who also honeymooned in the Highlands, the made-in-heaven banjo union of Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn surely count now as honorary Scots. Following their self-titled, Grammy-winning 2014 duo debut, 2017’s Echo in the Valley – just them […]
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Matchbox Cineclub Cage-a-rama 2020
CCA Fri 3 January — Sun 5 January 2020 £0/£2/£4/£6/£8 Single Tickets | £40 Weekend Pass | £20 Day Pass / 18+ Book via Matchbox Cineclub / 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events Cage-a-rama 2020 Opening Night: Snake Eyes with Marco Kyris Fri 3 January 2020 From the makers of KeanuCon: after two sold-out editions and a 3D party […]
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Monday, December 30, 2019 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Paisley Book Festival 2020
Radical Voices & Rebel Stories 20 – 29 February, 2020 See the full programme Paisley’s inaugural Book Festival will take inspiration from the 200th anniversary of the Paisley Radicals reflecting their spirit with a programme of grassroots activism, new ideas and political conversation. The festival programme includes events for children, young adults and adults with […]
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Thursday, December 26, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Glasgow Canal Festival 2020
In 2020 Glasgow Canal Festival will e part of Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters. Saturday 25 July, 2020 The canal and surrounding area will be bursting with activity in celebration of the city’s iconic waterway. (Photos @JenCrook) Canal Carnival Flotilla Produced by Carnival Arts, visitors will be able to enjoy a wonderful floating display […]
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Monday, December 16, 2019 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Future Glue Christmas Party
Friday 27 December, 2019 – 7 p.m. – 1.30 p.m. The Poetry Club, 100 Eastvale Place, G3 8QG Mental how there are 1000s of songs about xmas but only one about the boys being back in town. Anyway, FG xmas party on Friday the 27th in the poetry club with: The Primevals The Bucky Rage […]
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Tuesday, December 10, 2019 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events
Christmas Tech Sale at The Dream Machine
Saturday 21 December, 2019 – 12 noon until 6 p.m. The Dream Machine 257 London Road, G40 1PE Glasgow Tired of buying and getting tacky socks for Christmas? The Dream Machine is putting on a 1 day A/V tech sale with bargain prices selling everything AV you could imagine: DJ equipment Backline PA equipment Projectors […]
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Sunday, December 8, 2019 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Art on the Exchange Glasgow
November and December, 2019 21 – 24 Nov, 28 Nov – 1 Dec, 5 – 8 Dec, 12 – 23 and 26 Dec. Art On the Exchange is Glasgow’s only Art & Design Market run by and for artists. Come along and celebrate Glasgow’s thriving creative community and enjoy a curated selection of goods and […]
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Saturday, December 7, 2019 | Filed under: Art & artists Glasgow West End, Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping
Carols in the Garden, Wilton Street, Glasgow West End
Sunday 15 December, 2019 – 6.15 p.m. until 7.15 p.m. Wilton Street Gardens, North Kelvinside, Glasgow G20 6RU Come and join your neighbours and friends for some festive cheer in the Gardens! Mulled Wine, Mince Pies and Much Singing in the Choir (well, motley crew, more like…) Songbooks, drinks and eats supplied – but bring […]
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Tuesday, December 3, 2019 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
CinemaAttic – Catalan Film Festival CCA
Cinema Catalan Film Festival 27 November 2019 – 5 December 2019 CCA Film & Well-being on set: Director’s Talk with Irene Moray Wed 27 November 2019 4pm, Free but ticketed, Cinema All ages / F-rated Book online / 0141 352 4900As part of CinemaAttic’s Catalan Film Festival, director Irene Moray visits Scotland. Irene will share the particular […]
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Friday, November 29, 2019 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Light Up Maryhill
Friday, 6 December, 2019, 6 p.m – 8 p.m. Maryhill Burgh Halls, 10 – 24 Gairbraid Ave, Glasgow G20 8YE A lantern lit night round the Burgh Halls and Christmas tree, with handmade lanterns music and hot chocolate. This is a partnership pilot project supporting local community organisations to celebrate in Maryhill together. Funded by […]
G20 and The Children’s Wood Christmas Fair
Sunday, 8 December, 2019 at 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. THIS EVENT WILL NOT BE IN THE CHILDREN’S WOOD/MEADOW. THE ADDRESS FOR THE EVENT IS UNIT 3, THE QUADRANGLE, SHUNA STREET, GLASGOW, G20 9PX Celebrating the festive period with craft stalls, Christmas workshops, lunch and music. Everyone welcome – please come along and help raise […]
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Monday, November 25, 2019 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Kids and young people, North Kelvin Meadow and Children's Wood, Glasgow, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Difference by Design Arts and Crafts Fair, Websters
30 November and 1 December, 2019 Prints, Photography and Paintings will be on sale – art is being donated by local artists including Anderson Gerard Art. Upper Hall (The Playhouse) at Websters, 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ. Funds raised will be used for local events for the elderly. Difference By Design was established […]
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Saturday, November 23, 2019 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Christmas Fayre House for an Art Lover, Glasgow
Sunday 24th November, 2019 – 11am – 3 pm Annual Christmas Fayre House for an Art Lover, Bellahouston Park, 10 Dumbreck Rd, Glasagow G41 5BW Showcasing a range of local festive items and gift ideas. From foodie treats including homemade fudge, jams and chutneys, to handmade jewellery, a whole array of gifts, cards and even […]
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Winter Wonderland Christmas Street Party Ashton Lane
1 December, 2019 It’s a wonderful time of the year. Come along and celebrate with the family in Ashton Lane Glasgow G12 8SJ Ashton Lane (in the heart of Glasgow’s West End, just off Byres Road and next to Hillhead Underground) is being transformed into a magical Winter Wonderland. Santa and his helpers will be […]
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Book Week Scotland 2019: Kerry Hudson
Kerry Hudson presents “Lowborn: Growing Up, Getting Away and Returning to Britain’s Poorest Towns” Dumbarton Library, Strathleven Pl, Dumbarton G82 1BD Friday 22nd November, 2019 at 7.00pm On Friday evening the fantastic author Kerry Hudson ill be at Dumbarton Library. Kerry is deeply proud of being working class but she doesn’t have any nostalgia for […]
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Thursday, November 21, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Spot The Signs Renfrewshire
29 November, 2019 SPOT THE SIGNS RENFREWSHIRE, Human Trafficking Event. On Friday the 29th November 2019 School Wynd (councilling services auditorium) 6 School Wynd Paisley Registration:9.30am (tea/coffee) Starts 10.00 am Ends 12.30pm Refreshments served Community Groups Art Work Display My Body My Business – play by Tracy Patrick A group of local gossips grow suspicious […]
The Greatest Hits, Mental Health Fundraiser
A fantastic night full of music and singing Sunday 8 December, 2019 North Wallneuk Church, Abercorn Street, Paisley PA3 4AB Performances from Rockus Community Choir, ZigZag Community Choir, AChoired Taste and First Chord Ukulele. All funds raised will be donated to Theatre Nemo!– promoting mental health through the arts. Founded in 1998, Theatre Nemo runs […]
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Befriending Food Experience Celebrate St Andrew’s Day
1 December, 2019, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. St Andrews Cultural Community Event The Befriending Food Experience at Elderpark Centre, 82 Elderpark St, Glasgow G51 3ST The Befriending Food Experience hosts another spectacular event at Elderpark Community Centre to celebrate St.Andrew with all our communities. A mash up of food from around the world buffet. […]
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Tuesday, November 19, 2019 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
