Book Week Scotland 2017
Book Week Scotland 2017 is taking place from Monday 27 November – Sunday 3 December. Book Week Scotland 2017 a week-long celebration of books and reading During Book Week, people of all ages and walks of life will come together in libraries, schools, community venues and workplaces to share and enjoy books and reading. They […]
Book Week Scotland 2017 , West Dunbartonshire Libraries
27 November – 3 December, 2017 Various Libraries throughout West Dunbartonshire Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading throughout Scotland. This year’s theme is ‘Nourish’ so be kind to yourself and join in the celebration as people of all ages and walks of life come together in libraries, schools, community venues and workplaces […]
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Louise Welsh, Arlington Baths Club, Book Week Scotland, Thursday 30 November,2017
What would it be like to survive the plague? Could you make a good life in a brutal new future? That’s the fate of the few survivors of a worldwide epidemic that wipes out billons of lives in Louise Welsh’s terrifying Plague Times trilogy. In No Dominion, the third and final book published this year, former TV […]
Monday, November 13, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Book Week Scotland – Story on Page and Film with Bernard MacLaverty, Kelvin Hall, 2 December, 2017
2 December, 2017 3 p.m. 4 p.m. How do we tell and hear stories both in writing and images? Is there a difference in how we feel about the stories we love depending on how they are told? Come along and hear Bernard MacLaverty in conversation – not only a highly acclaimed author but has […]
Havana Glasgow Film Festival From Ghost Town to Havana with Q&A, CCA, Fri 10 November 2017
Fri 10 November 2017 7.15pm, £6 (£5) + £1 booking fee, Cinema All ages Book online / 0141 352 4900 From Ghost Town to Havana is an inspirational documentary directed by U.S. Screenwriter and Oscar nominee Eugene Corr. A lively street level story of mentorship and ordinary, everyday heroism in tough circumstances. An inner city coach’s son, estranged in […]
Wednesday, November 8, 2017 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
A Rather Remarkable Afternoon, Mackintosh Club, Helensburgh, 30 November, 2017
30th NOVEMBER 2pm ‘A Rather Remarkable Afternoon’ is a unique combination of Music, Art and Food. A traditional afternoon tea including freshly made sandwiches, home baked scones,shortbread and a showstopper cake, lashings of loose leaf tea and freshly ground coffee all served by the roaring fire. Live music performances will keep you entertained, a true […]
Revisiting the Antonine Wall, Community Consultation from 7 November, 2017
Events from 7th November in venues in Old Kilpatrick, Clydebank, Drumchapel, Lambhill, Bearsden and Twechar The biggest, most awe-inspiring building project the people of Scotland had ever seen, the Roman Antonine Wall stretched right across the country, from the Clyde to the Forth. Work is currently underway to rediscover the Antonine Wall and to provide […]
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Monday, November 6, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Classes and Workshops, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Music from the time and place of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Queens Cross Church 3 December, 2017
As we approach the 150th anniversary of the birth of one of Glasgow’s greatest creative minds, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, join the Toward Ensemble, under the baton of Paul MacAlindin, in Mackintosh’s wonderful Queen’s Cross Church in a celebration of the music of the time and place of the great architect. The programme will include works […]
Saturday, November 4, 2017 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events
Africa in Motion – Classic and contemporary African films come to Scotland 27 October – 5 November, 2017
Africa in Motion is Scotland’s major annual celebration of African cinema, and is delighted to return for the 12th year to bring audiences in Edinburgh and Glasgow a wide variety of creative stories from across the African continent. This year the festival will undertake journeys across the continent and beyond, looking at both African […]
Friday, November 3, 2017 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Archifon IV, Cryptic Sonica, University of Glasgow Chapel 1 – 5 November, 2017
One part video game, one part holographic display, one part gigantic musical instrument: Floex and Initiwill bring the interior of the Memorial Chapel to life as you’ve never seen it before. Elements of the architecture are primed to respond to the beams from laser pointers handled by the audience: statues might suddenly sing when light strikes them, or […]
Thursday, November 2, 2017 | Filed under: Architecture, Art & artists Glasgow West End, Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Havana Glasgow Film Festival Race & Cuba: afro-descendant (in)visibility, CCA, 5 November, 2017
CCA Sun 5 November 2017 3pm, Free (unticketed), Clubroom 15+ 0141 352 4900 Afro-descendants occupy distinct symbolic and cultural spaces throughout Latin America. In Cuba, despite the significance of their cultural and economic contributions, they are marginalised by state and political agendas. The screening will be followed by a discussion on race in Cuba and […]
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Woofstock 2017 Dog Fest at Finsbay Milngavie Sunday 12 November, 2017
Woofstock 2017 – @ Finsbay lane “a dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself” Sunday 12 November, 2017 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Finsbay is going to the dogs! Please join us for a day dedicated to our four legged friends and help us celebrate the […]
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Storyathon Open Day, Kelvin Hall, 2 December, 2017
Come and try a range of drop in sessions looking at how we interact with story. You and your family can try your hand at creative writing, storyboarding and storytelling – then grab some refreshments and talk to researchers from the University of Strathclyde about why stories affect us in the way they do. Part […]
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Soul Bowl, Dance Party, Jordanhill Bowling Club, 25 November, 2017
Jordanhill Bowling Club, 112 Randolph Road, Glasgow G11 7DU 25 November, 2017 7.30 p.m. Soul Bowl soul-powered dancefloor delights in the traditional Soul Bowl manner: much-loved Motown, Stax and Atlantic classics. Rare new gems. Old faves. Stompers, floaters, belters, weepers. Vintage vinyl 45s hand-spun for your pleasure by seasoned experts. Cheap drink. Friendly folk. Suburban […]
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Monday, October 30, 2017 | Filed under: Dance, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Judy Murray at Book Week Scotland, The Mitchell Library, 28 November, 2017
The Mitchell Library Tuesday 28 November, 217 6.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. Judy will be talking about and signing copies of her extraordinary memoir, ‘Knowing the Score’. This event is brought to you by Glasgow Libraries who present Book Week Scotland. This event is in association with Aye Write! Glasgow’s Book Festival. Tickets: £9+ booking […]
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Celtic Connections 2018 – Programme Launch
Celtic Connections 2018, Glasgow’s winter music festival will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2018. In true Celtic Connections style it will feature an ambitious and eclectic line-up of musicians from all corners of the world. The festival will run from Thursday 18 January to Sunday 4 February 2018 – providing eighteen days of entertainment to […]
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Foreign Body, GFT, 31 October, 2017
Seeking refuge from her radical Islamist brother, Samia arrives in France illegally, following the so-called Jasmine Revolution. She discovers a place of hope and danger. She finds refuge with Imed, an acquaintance from her village, and then in a middle-class Parisian household, with Christine, the woman she starts to work for. With Christine and the […]
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Friday, October 27, 2017 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Africa in Motion Films at GFT, Autumn 2017
Africa in Motion is Scotland’s major annual celebration of African cinema, and is delighted to return for the 12th year to bring a wide variety of creative stories from across the African continent. Films Showing Details and Tickets Get Out – 12 October, 2017 Oh, Sun 29 October Foreign Body – 31 October Vaya – […]
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Spooky Movie Night, ProjectAbility, 28 October, 2017
Spooky Movie Night! Join us on Wednesday 28 October in your best spooky fancy dress (or not!) for the screening of cult-classic Carry on screaming. Each entry includes pizza, pumpkin carving and a free raffle ticket. We will draw the raffle on the night, and as usual you can expect some great prizes! The best fancy dress and […]
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Havana Glasgow Film Festival 2017 a GFT
Havana and Glasgow were officially twinned in 2002, and whilst wildly different in many ways the cities share a profound love of cinema. In this it’s 3rd year, Havana Glasgow Film Festival are proud to bring two UK premieres, to the GFT with Q&A’s from Esteban’s first time director Jonal Cosculluela and star of ‘Ya No Es Antes’, (Not Like […]
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Muriel Spark Centenary Celebrations, November 2017 – November 2018
Nationwide programme of events & activities celebrating the life & work of Dame Muriel Spark November 2017 – November 2018 Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland visits China – announces publication of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie in Mandarin. Organisers encourage people to get involved Launch of new fund for artists & groups to […]
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Thank Funk It’s Friday, Partickhill Bowling Club, 27 October, 2017
Friday 27 October, 2017 7.30 p.m. Another superfine evening of funk’n’soul dance-jazz grooviness located in and around 1974, from the makers of Soul Bowl. Timeless vintage vinyl 45s hand-spun by seasoned joss-dickeys. Ace sounds. Convivial company. Attractive bar prices. Suburban setting. No need for a taxi home. Enjoy your dancefloor journey into the foothills of […]
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Riverside Museum Glasgow Christmas Fayre, 2 and 3 December 2017
Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 December, 2017 10.00 a.m. – 5 p.m. Visit Riverside Museum’s Christmas Fayre. Lots of fun for the kids and local craft suppliers for extra special Christmas gifts 100 Pointhouse Place, G3 8RS Event on Facebook
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Wednesday, October 25, 2017 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
ProjectAbility Pop Up Shop orignal arts and crafts, Nov/Dec, 2017
Three pop-up events! 25 November, 2nd & 9th December, 2017 10am-5pm. Project Ability artists from all programmes have been hard at work making new original products for the events. Paintings, cushions, ceramics, wooden objects… There will be plenty of unique gift ideas, so make sure to pop by! Project Ability Gallery, First Floor, 103 Trongate, G1 […]
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Urban Market – Interiors, The Drygate, 19 November, 2017
The Urban Market as you know it but this time focusing on everything for your home. Do Sundays Differently Shop. Eat. Drink. Unwind. Repeat Delicious food. Outstanding beer. Child friendly. Dog friendly. 12pm – 5pm Free indoor market Car parking Drygate, 85 Drygate G4 0UT www.urbanmarket.scot
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Imagineer, Glasgow Science Festival, 8 December, 2017
Imagineer Debuting in Glasgow this December, Glasgow Science Festival presents ‘Imagineer‘, an exciting new show that blends comedy, music and theatre to explore engineering. Inspired by engineers and developed by the award-winning writers of ‘Chasing the Waves‘ (2016), join techno-optimist Alice and begruntled artist Blake as they embark on a journey to the past, present […]
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Tuesday, October 24, 2017 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Film Festival 2017, Glasgow Science Festival, Pantos and Christmas Shows in Glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Paisley Fireworks Spectacular, Town Centre, Saturday 4 November, 2017
Free – 80s themed activities and entertainment 2pm – 6pm Firework display at 7pm The skies above Paisley Abbey will be lit up by this spectacular display of fireworks following an afternoon of family fun! This year’s events has an 80s theme and some classic tunes from the 80s will be your soundtrack to this […]
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Fireworks Displays in Lanarkshire, 4 and 5 November, 2017
Free fireworks displays – 4 and 5 November Strathclyde Park Firework Display Sunday 5th November, 2017 The spectacular annual fireworks display takes place at Strathclyde Country Park on Sunday 5 November, organised by North and South Lanarkshire Councils. A bonfire will be lit at 6.45pm with the fireworks display starting at 7.30pm. From 4.30pm to […]
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Monday, October 23, 2017 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Dumbarton’s Firework Spectacular at Levengrove Park, Saturday 4 November, 2017
Saturday 4 November ( 19:00 – 21:00 ) Levengrove Park, Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, G82 4AZ , Dumbarton Enjoy an awe-inspiring fireworks display this November at West Dunbartonshire’s annual firework spectacular in Dumbarton’s Levengrove Park on Saturday 4 November, 7-9pm. The display – which will begin at 7.30pm prompt – will see more than 700 fireworks sent […]
Dalmuir Park Fireworks Display, Sunday 5 November, 2017
Dalmuir Park Fireworks Display 7 .m.– 9 p.m. Sunday, 5 November 2017 An exhilarating and spectacular fireworks display, certain to brighten the darkest of November nights. Fireworks start at 7.30pm. Dalmuir Park, Overtoun Road, Clydebank G81 3QY Event on Facebook Firework Displays in and around Glasgow
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