Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Film Listings at GFT, March 2018

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Glasgow Film Theatre – Films for March, 2018 GFT in March: Lady Bird, The Square, A Fantastic Woman, You Were Never Really Here, CineMasters: Lynne Ramsay, CineMasters: Ingmar Bergman and Glasgow Short Film Festival 2018. The GFT March brochure is available to view GFT bring another packed programme to audiences this March, highlights of which […]

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Cultural Fusion, International Women’s Day 2018

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Clan Macondo in partnership with Glasgow Women’s library and sponsored by Big Lottery Fund Scotland. 8 March, 2018 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.at St David’s Knightwood 66 Boreland Drive, G13 3DX Enjoy a catwalk of cultural and fusion-inspired dress and textiles, story-telling that goes to the heart, rhythms and colors of Latino America, Music and […]

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Glasgow Women’s Library Spring Programme 2018

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Glasgow Women’s Library present their new programme of events – celebrating great woman both locally and globally. It will mark a wide range of events including  the centenary of women’s right to vote plus 100 Years of Muriel Spark. To find out all about what’s happening  pick up a programme at the library or download a pdf programme […]

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Stars for Starchild, Fundraiser 10 March, 2018

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EVENT RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY 10 MARCH – NETHERLEE CHURCH 12 p.m– 5 p.m. Come join a very special day at Netherlee Church meeting the ‘Stars’ Chewbacca, Storm-troopers, Darth Vader, Captain Phasma, Batman, Dalek, Spiderman, R2D2 and many more. Get autographs and photographs with your favourite character. Guest appearance new R2D2 Dress as your favourite Star […]

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More Special Guests attend Glasgow Film Festival 2018

Glasgow Film Festival has the red carpet out to welcome special guests Tue 27 Feb 17.50 – Paddy Considine will attend Journeyman 18.15 – Director David Freyne and actor Sam Keeley will attend The Cured 20.40 – Director Xavier Legrand and actor Denis Ménochet will attend Custody Wed 28 Feb 18.10 – Director Dónal Ó […]

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Scottish Women Writers with Linda Jackson of University of Strathclyde Creative Writing

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The Mitchell Library 24 March, 2018 5.30 p.m. This session will look at some of the ‘forgotten’ women; the ‘anonymous’ balladeers from the past and compare and contrast the representations of women and their lives with those representations in the works of contemporary writers. Led by Linda Jackson PhD from The University of Strathclyde. Book […]

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Generations Working Together, Conference, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

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Wednesday 7th March 2018, 10:00am – 4:00pm at University of Strathclyde, The Technology & Innovation Centre, 99 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1RD GWT is delighted to announce the programme for our National Conference being held in March 2018. This year’s theme is “Safer, fairer, more successful communities – Celebrating the Year of Young People 2018” Speakers […]

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Roteract Fancy a Cup of Tea with a Refugee, QMU, University of Glasgow

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Saturday, 24 February, 2018 – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Queen Margaret Union, University of Glasgow 22 University Gardens, G12 8QN Fancy a Cup of Tea with a Refugee? Everybody loves a cuppa (and a cake). Come join us at the Queen Margaret Union for some quality time and a cuppa. It’s a great opportunity […]

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Sweet Country, Cineworld Glasgow

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26 and 27 February, 2018 Director Warwick Thornton attends the screening on Mon 26 Feb Warwick Thornton’s ravishing, agonising western is inspired by true events and set in Australia’s Northern Territory in 1929. Aboriginal stockman Sam (Hamilton Morris) works the land for kindly Christian preacher Fred Smith (Sam Neill). When vicious war veteran Harry Morris (Ewen Leslie) returns […]

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The Breadwinner, GFT

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23 and 24 February, 2018 Director Nora Twomey attends the screening on Fri 23 Feb Irish animator Nora Twomey (The Secret of Kells) makes her solo feature debut with this exquisite, heartrending adaptation of Deborah Ellis’s beloved novel. When the Taliban rulers of Kabul imprison a teacher, his 11-year-old daughter Parvana (Saara Chaudry) disguises herself as a […]

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Working Girl, GFF 2018

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23 February, 2018 ‘I have a head for business and a bod for sin.’ Melanie Griffith dons a sharp suit and climbs the corporate ladder in the cut-throat working world of Manhattan in Mike Nichols’ ‘80s classic. Put on your shoulder pads, backcomb your hair and join us in the Former College of Building and […]

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The Ballad of Lefty Brown, GFT

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22 February, 2018 Actor Bill Pullman will be in attendance at this screening Bill Pullman heads a fantastic ensemble cast (including Peter Fonda, Kathy Baker, Jim Caviezel and Tommy Flanagan) in a flinty, beautifully composed western, filmed on stunning locations in Montana. Always the grizzled sidekick and never the hero, Lefty (Pullman) is considered an unreliable loser but […]

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45s for 45 All Day Fundraiser, Old Toll Bar, Glasgow

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Sunday 4 March, 2018 Old Toll Bar, 1 – 3 Paisley Road West, G51 1 LF – 1.00 p.m. 10.00 p.m. Raising funds for Glasgow SE and SE Food Banks. After a 5 year hiatus, charity night 45s for 45 return with a huge 9hr, 2 floor, over 20 DJs event! Hosted in the ornate […]

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Wednesday, February 14, 2018 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events

Boutique Health and Fitness Festival, Glasgow

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Sweat It Festival – Choose Health, Choose Happiness Sunday 20 May, 2018 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. SWG3,100 Eastvale Place,  G3 8QG Scotland’s first ever boutique health and fitness event is coming to Glasgow, the Sweat It Festival will take place at SWG3 on Sunday 20 May 2018. The event will be packed full of […]

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Help the Homeless Glasgow ‘I am not lost’, 25 February, 2018

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Cities that are experiencing freezing temps this winter have had their lampposts adorned scarves, hats and gloves. The message attached to one scarf said; “I am not lost! If you are stuck out in the cold, please take this to keep warm!” On the 25th February 2018 at 6pm, Help The Homeless Glasgow invites YOU […]

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Sextival: Queer Relationships on Film, CCA

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Sat 10 February 2018 In this session showing will be a few short films relating to Queer relationships. They will explore the topic of healthy queer sex and relationships before moving onto a CommunityDiscussion. 2pm, Free but ticketed, Cinema 18+ Book Online / 0141 3524900 Related CCA Events Sextival LGBT Age Workshop Sat 10 February […]

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CULTURE MINISTERS WELCOME IRISH MUSICIANS TO SCOTLAND GB18

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Part of GB18: Promoting Irish Arts in Britain  (Glasgow, Scotland. Friday, February 2, 2018) Ireland’s Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan T.D. today launched a special year of Irish arts and culture in Britain – GB18: Promoting Irish Arts in Britain. Minister Madigan was joined by Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism […]

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Summer Nights at Kelvingrove Bandstand 2018

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Monday, July 30  – August 11, 2018 The Summer Nights Concerts at the Kelvingrove Bandstand could not be more exciting with Regular Music announcing a mouthwatering line-up of major acts. Gigs at the Bandstand Acts will include: Van Morrison, Bryan Ferry, Fleet Foxes and The Fratellis. Also set to perform at this atmospheric Glasgow venue […]

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Whyte and Mackay, Glasgow International Comedy Festival 2018

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18 dates 8 – 25 March, 2018 Whyte & Mackay Glasgow International Comedy Festival! Bringing world-class comedy to Glasgow for over a decade – back for 16th brilliant year. Dates, details, and tickets Kicking off on the 8th of March and running for eighteen laughter-filled days, GICF features massive household names and some of the most […]

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Celtic Connections 25th Anniversary Opening Concert, review and photographs by Pauline Keightley

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Opening Concert 25th Celtic Connections, January, 2018 Celtic Connection’s Opening concert was organised by pianist Dave Milligan, one of the performers back in 1994. The world’s biggest folk, world and roots festival celebrated the launch of its 25th  Anniversary with a packed line up of talented international and local musicians. The line up for the […]

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Soul Bowl, Jordanhill Bowling Club, 27 January, 2018

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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 wizened experts. Cheap drink. Friendly folk. Suburban setting. No need for a taxi home. Yours for a fiver. A youth club for adults! […]

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Save £4 Ticket Offer- The Creative Craft Show and The Scottish Quilting Show

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SEC, Glasgow 8 – 11 March 2018 The Creative Craft Show and The Scottish Quilting Show The co-located shows will bring together over 100 exhibitors showcasing artisan, handcrafted gifts, supplies, inspiration and demonstrations for crafters and quilters. Save £4 Ticket Offer To snap up offer of Tickets to both shows for £6.50 (saving £4) visit ichfevents.co.uk or call 01425 277988 […]

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Artists Network Lunch, Woodland Community

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Friday 26 January, 2017 – 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Are you a local artist or craftsperson? Do you live or work locally? Curious to find out about Woodlands Workspace studios? Have ideas for activities or events at the Workspace, but would like other people to collaborate with? Bring lunch to share and meet fellow […]

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Wednesday, January 17, 2018 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Woodlands Community

Glasgow Kilo Vintage Sale, The Briggait, Glasgow 4 February, 2018

VINTAGE CLOTHING AT WHOLESALE PRICES!! Items from late 1960s – 90s! Returning to GLASGOW this FEBRUARY for Team Kilo’s huge kilo sale! The Briggait, 147 Bridgegate, Glasgow G1 5HZ SUPER EARLYBIRD – access at 10am -tickets ONLY Earlybird Entry – £3 from 11am General Entry – £1.50 from 12pm-4pm WHAT’S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT? Supplied by […]

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Talk on Gaza, University of Glasgow, 23 January, 2018

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The Glasgow University Palestine Society invites you to a talk and discussion on the Gaza Strip. Tuesday, 23 January, 2018 6.30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Guest speaker and PhD student Sharif Rateb Alaydi from Gaza City will discuss his own experiences in living under Israeli siege and the restrictions in mobility of Palestinians travelling in […]

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The Friction Burns Supper, Rio Pop Up, Glasgow

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26 January, 2018  7 p.m. – 1 a.m. The Rio Club, 323 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3HW It has been 8 years since the original Alternative Burns Supper. ‘Back then, we were the only ones doing this but since then the world has changed and the robots have came in to our country and taken our […]

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Monte Carlo Classic Rally, Paisley 31 January, 2018

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31 January, 2018 – 4.00 .m. – 7.30 p.m. Paisley races into 2018 at full speed with the spectacular Monte-Carlo Classic Car Rally send off. Close to 100 cars in total are expected to leave the start ramp outside Paisley Abbey with 25 classic cars beginning their epic journey to the South of France. All […]

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Dance House Glasgow WinterFest

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 CCA Dance House Glasgow take up residence in the CCA from Sat 6th to Sat 13th January with a celebratory festival programme of participatory dance classes, dance-along screenings, artist labs and opportunities for professional dancers. From absolute beginners to experienced dancers, there is something for all abilities embracing world, contemporary and classical styles. Dance House […]

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New additions to Celtic Connections Programme 2018

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With only one week to go until the Celtic Connections 25th Anniversary (18 January – 4 February, 2018) there has been a flurry of new names added to the line-up! If you haven’t already, put your feet up, scroll through the website and plan your festival. ADDITIONS TO THE LINE-UP Dale Watson & His Lone Stars […]

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Special events and big musical guests announced for Glasgow Film Festival 2018

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Glasgow Film Festival 21 February – 4 March, 2018 Oscar-nominated composer Mica Levi comes to town with electronic pioneers Wrangler for a celebration of the greatest films never made in The Unfilmables 2017 Scottish Album of the Year Award winners Sacred Paws perform live soundtrack to Margaret Salmon’s explosive speedway documentary Mm Special Event Screenings at […]

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