The Craft– Special Event GFF2025

Thursday 6 March, 2025 at 8 p.m. Cottiers, 93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow G11 5PU Have you ever heard of invoking the spirit? Come along to Cottiers and unleash your inner witch with a very special screening of Andrew Fleming’s feminist horror classic. When troubled new girl Sarah Bailey befriends a group of local, teenage witches, […]
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Monday, February 24, 2025 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Film Festival 2025
Muriel’s Wedding – Special Event GFF25

Screening as part of GFF25 Special Events Friday 7 March, 2025 – 7.45 p.m. Doors open 7 p.m. Thirty years of Australia’s most endearing anti-hero, journey from Porpoise Spit to Glasgow for a front row seat at Muriel’s Wedding. Social outcast and high-school dropout Muriel Heslop is a no-hope nobody with an unhealthy ABBA addiction. With […]
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Sunday, February 23, 2025 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Film Festival 2025
FrightFest 2025

FrightFest, the UK’s No.1 horror & fantasy film event, is back at the renowned Glasgow Film Festival for its 20th year, running from Thursday 6 March to Saturday 8 March 2025 Be prepared for mayhem, menace and monstrosity as this year’s FrightFest three-day event, housed at the iconic Glasgow Film Theatre, presents a curated programme […]
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Full programme announced for Glasgow Film Festival 2025 (GFF25)

The 21st edition of Scotland’s largest film festival will open on 26 February,2025 with the World premiere of Scottish director John Maclean’s hotly anticipated survival thriller Tornado starring Tim Roth, Jack Lowden, Takehiro Hira and Kōki, shot on location in Scotland. GFF25 will close on 9 March with the World premiere of Scottish documentary filmmaker […]
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Series of Events in Glasgow Marking 3rd Anniversary of Invasion of Ukraine

Monday, 24 February 2025 Glasgow will host a series of events marking the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion and war against Ukraine. The day will serve as a solemn reminder of the devastation, loss, and sacrifice endured by Ukraine, but also as a testament to its unwavering strength, resilience, and determination to defend its […]
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Friday, February 21, 2025 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Riding the Commons, Glasgow Green

Sunday 23 March, 2025 – 12 Noon Meet outside the People’s Palace, Glasgow Green, Glasgow G40 1AT Once a year in towns in Scotland, citizens on horseback ride round their Boundaries to protect their common land from marauding robbers, as they have done since the 14th century. In Glasgow we don’t have two horseshoes to […]
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Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | Filed under: Aye Write! Glasgow's Book Festival 2014, Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, The Glasgow Keelie
Glasgow Goes Green 2025 – University of Glasgow ARC

Wednesday, 5 March, 2025, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. University of Glasgow, Advanced Research Unit, Chapel Lane, ARC Room 237 Glasgow G11 6EW Glasgow Goes Green: Sustainable Synergies, a celebration for sustainability! Glasgow University Environmental Sustainability Team This year’s Glasgow Goes Green aims to bridge the gap between different disciplines and explore what they have […]
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Sunday, February 16, 2025 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, University of Glasgow Advanced Research Centre
ProjectAbiility: Express Collaborations Exhibition

1 March – 12 April, 2025 Reception 6 March, 6pm – 8pm Project Ability Gallery, Trongate 103, Glasgow, G1 5HD The exhibition is free to visit. Express Collaborations is a group exhibition built over many months and devised by artist Tanya Raabe-Webber. The artwork in this exhibition covers a variety of themes, and much of […]
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Luxury Car Wash Fundraiser – Cleveden School

Friday 8 February 2025, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cleveden Secondary School, 43 – 68 Cleveden Road, Kelvindale, G12 0JW There will be tea and coffees, a raffle, home baking, Stalls and Tombola! Raising funds for Sri Lanka. G20 Take on 1000km Sri Lanka Adventure If you believe that all young people should have access […]
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Friday, February 7, 2025 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Fringe Palestine: Fundraiser/Ceilidh

Sunday, 23 February, 2025 4:00 – 11:00 p.m. Pollokshaws Burgh Hall for a night of dancing, storytelling, and Palestinian food! Pollokshaws Burgh Hall, 2025 Pollokshaws Road Pollokshaws G43 1NE Ceilidh 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Family Fun: 4pm – 6pm Dabke workshopStorytellingArts & CraftsPalestinian food Raffle (bring cash)Fortune Telling (bring cash) “All funds raised will […]
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Thursday, February 6, 2025 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Designing Future Experiences Exhibition – University of Glasgow ARC

University of Glasgow ARC – 6 until 13 February 2025 Reciprocal Systems of Health in the Climate Era – Designing Future Experiences Exhibition Design speculations for the year 2035 by Product Design Students from the School of Innovation and Technology at the Glasgow School of Art in partnership with the University of Glasgow. See Review […]
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Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, University of Glasgow Advanced Research Centre, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Volunteers Sought For Glasgow 850 Celebrations

Step forward and volunteer to celebrate Glasgow 850 Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are being sought to support the celebrations around Glasgow 850’s yearlong programme of activities in 2025. The Glasgow 850 Volunteer and Employability programme will offer Glaswegians, a unique opportunity to play a key part in the city’s birthday year, with roles […]
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Monday, February 3, 2025 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow 850th Celebrations, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Zero at Glasgow Film Festival

6 and 7 March, 2025 UK Premiere at Glasgow Film Festival 2025 – festival runs 26 February – 9 March, 2025 The clock is ticking when two Americans wake up with bombs strapped to them and face a twisted treasure hunt to stop them detonating 10 hours later, in this break-neck thriller from Saloum director […]
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Paisley 10k Road Race and Fun Run – open to register

Sunday 17th August, 2025 – 10.00 a.m. This year’s Paisley 10K Road Race and Fun Run will take place on Sunday 17th August 2025. The 10K Road Race is suitable for runners of all levels from those looking to get fit or raise money for charity to experienced club and international runners. For families, friends […]
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Thursday, January 30, 2025 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Sport, Walks, Cycling in Glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Full Programme Announced for Glasgow Film Festival 2025 – Industry Focus

Industry Focus returns for its 10th edition running 3-6 March, 2025 The event will host a packed programme of talks, workshops and networking opportunities for industry professionals at every stage of their screen career. Highlights across the four days include a talk from Oscar-nominated producer Nicky Bentham, a look at copyright in the age of […]
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Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Film Festival 2025
Blue Rose Code. John Martyn Tribute at Celtic Connections 2025

Review and Photography by Pauline Keightley Blue Rose Code is led by Ross Wilson, who was on top form and gave an assured and joyous performance of his heartfelt and rhythmic songs. They are a top quality band and were celebrating their sixth studio album. Their influences include folk, Americana, jazz, soul and contemporary. The […]
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Opening Concert Celtic Connections 2025, Glasgow 850

Review and Photographs by Pauline Keightley This year’s Opening Concert of Celtic Connections, the world leading folk and roots music festival, began with the dramatic horn blowing of an ancient Celtic instrument the Carnyx, (a wind instrument used by the Celts during the Iron Age, between c. 200 BCE and c. 200 CE). Glasgow 850 Opening Concert The Opening Concert […]
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Some Highlights: Glasgow 850 Celebrations Events

Events celebrating Glasgow’s 850th birthday will run throughout 2025. Clyde Chorus (29-30 May): Launching with a procession around Pacific Quay led by the Lord Provost, this three-day multi-genre musical event with a focus on homegrown and local talent, will take place at iconic venues along the River Clyde, including the SEC Armadillo, SWG3, The Briggait, […]
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Celtic Connections on Campus, Glasgow Caledonian University

20 – 24 January, 2025 Glasgow Caledonian University in the GCU Students’ Association building from 20th to 24th Jan each day at 12:30. Glasgow Caledonian University Campus, N Hanover St, Glasgow G4 0BA Celtic Connections on Campus 2025 as part of Celtic Connections here at Glasgow Caledonian University: Mon 20th January, 2025 – Meallan – To The Wild […]
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Thursday, January 16, 2025 | Filed under: Celtic Connections 2025, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events
Celtic Connections: Lyle Lovett and his acoustic group

Saturday 19 January, 2025, 7.30 p.m. Glasgow Royal Concert Hall 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY Celtic Connections proudly presents Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group with special guest Jon Muq A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his […]
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Tidelines Book Festival Scrievin’ and Scran 2025

Friday 24 January, 2025 7.30 p.m. Harbour Arts Centre 114-116 Harbour Street , KA12 8PZ Irvine A warming evening of poetry and prose, with a half-time hot pie included in the ticket price, this is the Tidelines-recommended recipe for warding off those January blues. Scrievin & Scran 2025 will be hosted by local professional actor […]
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Burns Night Ceilidh and Dinner at Cottiers

Friday 24th and Saturday 25th January, 2025 Cottiers’ annual Burns’ Night celebration – a three-course meal followed by a fantastic ceilidh, led by Cottiers’ favourites The Big Stupit’ Ceilidh Band. Doors will open at 7pm for the traditional Burns’ Supper meal, followed by a night of dancing to all of your favourite Scottish ceilidh classics. […]
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Friday, January 10, 2025 | Filed under: Burns Events, Eating and drinking Glasgow West End, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog
Community Fayre and Volunteer Celebration

Wednesday, 29 January, 2025, 4.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. The Whiteinch Centre, 1 Northinch Court, Glasgow, G14 0UG Community Fayre and Volunteer Celebration at The Whiteinch Centre to find out about the range of community based services and volunteering opportunities in your local communities . Free event. Provide services? – does your organisation provide services and/or […]
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Wednesday, January 8, 2025 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
BMX Bandits Celebrate 40 Years

Wednesday, 29 January, 2025 St Luke’s and The Winged Ox, 17 Bain St, Glasgow G40 2JZ BMX Bandits kick off their 40th year celebrations with a special show for Frets Concerts and Celtic Connections. They will play a set of BMX pop favourites from over the past 4 decades and their album Dreamers on the […]
Partick Film Festival – Michael Caton-Jones in conversation with Paul English

Wednesday 29 January, 2025 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. Grosvenor Picture Theatre, 24 Ashton Lane Hillhead G12 8SJ Partick Film Festival Scots-born Hollywood director Michael Caton-Jones is headlining the second edition of the Partick Film Festival. The film-maker responsible for blockbusters such as Rob Roy, Memphis Belle, This Boy’s Life and Doc Hollywood will be in conversation with host Paul English, […]
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Saturday, December 28, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Partick Film Festival, Pat's Home Page Blog
Partick Film Festival and RIG Short Film Showcase

30 January, 2025, 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. Kelvin Hall Screening Room, 1445 Argyle Street Glasgow G3 8AW Partick Film Festival presents a RIG Arts Short Film Showcase at the Kelvin Hall followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers. RIG Arts is a multi-award winning socially engaged arts charity based in Inverclyde that brings professional […]
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Thursday, December 26, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Partick Film Festival, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Partick Film Festival Kids Drama Workshop with Halo Arts (FREE)

Kids Drama Workshop with Halo Arts (FREE) Saturday 1 February, 2025, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Partick Library, 305 Dumbarton Road Partick G11 6AB FREE drama workshop for kids (5-12) by Halo Arts at Partick Library. The event is FREE but ticketed, with spaces limited to 20 participants. Book at Eventbrite Halo Arts is a […]
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Wednesday, December 25, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Kids and young people, Partick Film Festival, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Glasgow Film Festival 2025 – Country Focus

Glasgow Film Festival 2025 Announces Country Focus, Special Events, and UK Wide Screenings GFF25 announces its Country Focus will be Austria with a host of films from Michael Haneke masterpieces The Piano Teacher (2001) and Hidden (2005) to groundbreaking new works such as the UK premieres of mockumentary Piggy Bank and absurdist drama Peacock GFF25 will hit […]
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog
Seahorse Christmas Party

Tuesday 19 December, 2024 Avant Garde, 34-44 King St, Glasgow G1 5QT A party night featuring knock-out readers: Biff Smith, Chris Dolan, Polly Bee, Allan Gaw, Donna Campbell, Jenifer Harley, Martin Goldie and Graham Fulton plus raffle, cut-price books. Music from The fun-filled Carlton Jug Band. Event on Facebook
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Friday, December 6, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Christmas in Glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Christmas Spectacular Glasgow Wind Band

Monday 16 December, 2024 at 7.30 p.m. Govan and Linthouse Parish Church, 796 Govan Rd,, Govan, Glasgow, G51 2YL Tickets (Children and adult carers free) Christmastime is fast approaching, so what better way to celebrate than joining Glasgow Wind Band for a wonderful evening of festive favourites! This year, their “Christmas Spectacular” is situated in […]
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