Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Allotments Open Day – Kelvinside Allotments, Saturday 2 September, 2017

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Open Day at Kelvinside Allotments, Julian Avenue site, Mirrlees Drive, Glasgow West End, G12 0SH. Saturday 2nd September 2-p.m. – 5 p.m. Admission free. Explore site, meet plotholders and find out how you can grow your own vegetables and fruit. Refreshments, home-baking freshly harvested produce and flowers, BBQ and tombola,

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Louise Welsh, Sara Sheridan and surprise author, Byres Road Book Festival, 24 September, 2017

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24 September, 2017 5.30 – 6.30 p.m. Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8AP At Bloody Scotland Festival twelve of Scotland’s best crime writers use the sinister side of the country’s built heritage in stories which are gripping, chilling and redemptive. Louise Welsh and Sara Sheridan will be joined by a surprise author to […]

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Tendai Huchu, Byres Road Book Festival, Sunday 24 September, 2017

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12.30 – 1.30 p.m. Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8AP Tendai Huchu’s first novel The Hairdresser of Harare was released in 2010 to critical acclaim, and has been translated into French, German, Spanish and Italian. His multi-genre short stories and nonfiction have appeared in the Manchester Review, Interzone, Space and Time Magazine, Ellery Queen […]

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Clydebuilt Festival Glasgow, 23 and 24 September, 2017

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A new free festival of Boats, Folk and Our Shared Heritage On the 23rd and 24th of September, Glasgow will play host to the first Clydebuilt Festival at The Tall Ship, a free celebration of boats and the folk that use them for work and play.  There will be something for everyone at the festival: […]

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Lal Batti Express (Red Light Express) by Kranti, Cottiers, 30 and 31 August, 2017

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Cottier, 95 Hyndland Street, G11 5PU Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st August 2017 Free Entry.   Donations gratefully accepted at the door.  No need to book in advance. Kranti (Revolution) is a charitable organisation that educates and empowers childhood survivors of trafficking or daughters of sex workers from Mumbai’s infamous red-light districts to become agents of […]

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Byres Road Book Festival 2017, Kevin Scott, Andrew Ferguson And Margot Mccuaig, Waterstones, 21 September, 2017

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Thunderpoints Are Go… Thunderpoint Publishing authors Andrew C Ferguson, Margot McCuaig and Kevin Scott get dark, menacing and surprisingly funny for this year’s Byres Road Book Festival. Join them on September 21st at Waterstones as they get to their heart of their Glaswegian and Edinburgh characters and settings. The three authors, whose novels incorporate missing […]

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Southside Soul, Pollok Ex-Servicemen’s Club, 26 August, 2017

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‘We are in for a treat this month with Guest Selectors Chris Wardle and Loraine Williams . Chris is know for travelling for miles to various soul clubs in Scotland and England and is a regular at Southside Soul. As is Loraine who originally came to dance at the club and then started appearing behind […]

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Pride Glasgow 2017 Saturday 19 and Sunday 20, August, 2017

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Parade 19th August – Glasgow Green 12 p.m. ‘Pride Glasgow sponsored by The Polo Lounge are excited to announce that this years Pride Glasgow Parade and Festival theme will have a focus on LGBTI families and those of us who are brave everyday. We acknowledge the importance of families whether biological or for those of us who […]

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Tapsalteerie, Mitchell Library, 30 September, 2017

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In Scotland there was a folklore tradition, prior to the reformation to hold a Festival of Unreason, presided over by a character known, variously, as the Lord of Misrule or more usually, in Scotland, the Abbot of Unreason. This was a topsy-turvy event, where the normal order of things changed for the duration. This is […]

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Kingsborough Gardens Gala,Saturday 19 August, 2017

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Saturday 19 August, 2017 1 – 4 p.m. Kingsborough Gardens, Hyndland, G12 Kingsborough Gardens Facebook

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Soup Worx Vol2: Soul Food, The Record Factory, Fundraiser for Drumchapel Food Bank, 27 August, 2017

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Drumchapel Food Bank X The Record Factory presents – Soup Worx Vol2: Soul Food. The Record Factory, 17 Byres Road, Glasgow G11 5RD An all day party packed to the brim with Soul, Funk, Disco, Breaks and good food! We have some of Glasgow’s finest up and coming DJ’s playing alongside the legends of the […]

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A Rather Remarkable Afternoon, Special Afternoon Tea, Mackintosh Club, Helensburgh 16 – 18 August, 2017

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As part of Helensburgh’s Food Festival, come and enjoy ‘A Rather Remarkable Afternoon’ at the Mackintosh Club. Traditional afternoon tea which will include a delicious selection of homemade sandwiches, scones with clotted cream & jam, buttered shortbread & your choice of cake from the day’s selection. All served with carefully chosen loose- leaf tea or […]

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Bloody Scotland, Stirling, 8 – 10 September, 2017

Download the Brochure (PDF) Gala Opening, McIlvanney Prize and Torchlight Procession Stirling Castle, Great Hall. Bloody Scotland 2017 opens in the magnificent splendour of the Great Hall of Stirling Castle with a truly unique event that offers you the chance to rub shoulders with some of the biggest names in crime fiction. Your golden ticket […]

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Conference for Young Women, Hilton Grosvenor Hotel, 19 August, 2017

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Conference for Young Women August 19, 2017, 10.30 – 15.00 Hilton Grosvenor Hotel Glasgow, Glasgow Empowerment: What Young Women Need to Suceed Saturday 19th August 2017 Hilton Grosvenor Hotel, Byres Road, Glasgow Hilton Grosvenor Hotel Glasgow, 1-9 Grosvenor Terrace, Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 0TA. Empowerment: What Young Women Need to Suceed Saturday 19th August […]

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Foraging Workshop, Napiershall Street Gardens, Saturday 12 August, 2017

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29 Napiershall Street, St George’s Cross, G20 6EZ Saturday 12 August, 2017 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come along to a free workshop where we will take an adventure trip to BODEN BOO and go on a hunt for wild foods! Learn about plant ID, wild edibles, outdoor cooking and sustainable harvest. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL, […]

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The Big Feed Glasgow, 12 and 13rh August, 2017

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  Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th August, 2017 249 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 Get directions   Glasgow’s first indoor, fully licensed street food market showcasing some of Scotland’s best traders & food trucks.   Event on Facebook   Some Participating Restaurants

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Linlithgow Folk Festival 6 – 10 September, 2017

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FOLK FESTIVAL TO WELCOME CREAM OF YOUNG TALENT Some of Scotland’s most exciting young traditional musicians will take centre stage at Linlithgow Folk Festiva 2017. As well as the headline act BARLUATH – who are a diverse and innovative young Glasgow-based band – the five days of the Festival will also see appearances by artists […]

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Musical Night in Memory of Suzanne Phinn, St Louis Partick, 24 August, 2017

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With Linda Jackson and guests. Music and poetry in memory of Suzanne. Get in touch with Linda if you would like to read a poem. Linda Jaxson on Facebook St Louis, 734 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow G11 6RD  

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Japan Fair Glasgow 2017, 10 September, STUC

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<p Bringing the real Japan to Glasgow! This year the theme is Autumn!  Celebrating Japanese culture with delicious treats and fun acitivities for all the family. All proceeds go to Japan Fair nominated charities. 10 September, 2017 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. STUC, 333 Woodlands Road, G3 6NG Event on Facebook

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Munro Challenge, University of Glasgow, Cancer Sciences Fundraiser 26 – 28 August, 2017

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Aiming to have as many teams and individuals possible to climb Munros in Scotland, in the weekend 26-28 August 2017. Teams and individuals can register up to a few days before the event, leaving enough time to send out your T-shirt. All participants are asked to raise or donate a minimum of £50 for this […]

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Govanhill Against Racism Festival, 27 and 28 August, 2017

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Part of Govanhill International Carnival 2017, this two day event celebrates the anniversary of Rock Against Racism. “Roots Rock Reggae Against Racism” featuring Aswad, Misty in Roots and Black Roots on Sunday 27th August 5.30 – 10.30 p.m. and “Rock Against Racism” featuring Black Grape, Colonel Mustard and the Dijon 5 and Bigg Taj on […]

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What’s on in Glasgow: Cinema

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Glasgow loves its cinema and offers a wide selection of big screen entertainment to film goers and movie buffs alike.  You can see all the latest general releases, catch an art house movie and enjoy special screenings with special guests and questions and answer sessions. Glasgow Film listings are regularly updated.     Latest Cinema […]

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Merchant City Festival: Fox Star at The Tron Live Stage, 29 July, 2017

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The Tron Live Music Stage in association with Fox Star Records Saturday 29 July, 2017 at 12 noon – 8 p.m. Outside live music stage on the corner of Trongate & Chisholm Street at The Tron – with 20 acts over 4 days, Peroni bar & pop up street food BBQ Performers 12.00 Natalie Clark […]

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Merchant City Festival 2017, Watch Bad Movies with Great Comedians, Brunswick Hotel, 30 July, 2017

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Joe Heenan & Stuart Murphy : Watch Bad Movies with Great Comedians Come & join award winning comics Stuart Murphy & Joe Heenan as they rip the shreds out of the Michael Caine/Roger Moore clunker Bullseye. The best & worst hour & half of your life Watch Bad Movies with Great Comedians. Come & join […]

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A New Byres Road: Public Consultation Design Events, August 2017

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There’s a new Byres Road coming… funding of £9m has been allocated through the Glasgow City Region Deal to make Byres Road a great place to be. Work will start on the ground in late 2018. Prior to this design work will be undertaken with input from the public and essential consents put in place. […]

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Glasgow’s West End Beer Festival , Cafe Source Too, 21 and 22 July, 2017

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Glasgow’s West End Beer Festival returns to Cafe Source Too @ Hillhead Sports Club for its 3rd year! Cafe Source Too, 32 Hughenden Road, G12 9XP Tickets available online 3 sessions packed full of great food, live music sessions and as always, expect only the best in Craft Beer from Scotland and beyond! Confirmed so […]

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Fail Better Alternative Merchant Ciy Festival, McChuills, 3 August, 2017

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Wander off the beaten track and into the cavern of McChuills where we’ll be having a special Fail Better as part of the Alternative Merchant City Festival: two weeks including a wee stoat down High St, poetry and music from The Blue Chair and loads of live bands and djs in yer favourite bar. JIM […]

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Scottish Fiddle Orchestra, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 September, 2017

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Saturday, 2nd September 2017 at 7:30pm The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra’s return to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall promises to be a memorable evening filled with lively Scottish jigs and reels, haunting slow airs, combined with stirring pipe music, singing and dancing. Under the baton of Blair Parham, the SFO’s brilliant young conductor, the show will […]

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Anderston Family Fun Day, Saturday, 26 August, 2017

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Saturday, 26 August, 2017 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Community Event, open to all. Fun for all the Family. Inflatable Fun with Bouncy Castle, Inflatable Slide and Bungee Trampolines – Unlimited Goes for £5 Stalls BBQ / Cafe Games Raffle Tug of War and many more fun activities. 3 Port Street, G3 6HY Event on […]

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