Luminate Short Encounters, GFT, Tuesday 17 October, 2017
A specially curated collection of short films from Scottish filmmakers that explore life in older age. Suitable for any audience, these films take a journey from the Scottish Highlands to Govan to the Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom. Touching and insightful, these are wonderful stories about extraordinary older people. GFT 12 Rose Street, G3 6RB Buy tickets […]
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Thursday, October 12, 2017 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Remake, Remodel, Dead Souls of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Stereo, 28 October, 2017
Halloween at Stereo, 22-28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow G2 6PH 28th 11 p.m. until 29th 3.00 a.m. £3 Advance Tickets clubremakeremodel.co.uk & Skiddle This Halloween – Saturday night songs for the dead with all the dead souls and stars of rock n roll….Bowie, Lemmy, Hendrix, Lou Reed, Jim Morrison, Ian Curtis, Janis Joplin, Nico, Kurt Cobain, […]
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Café Bizarre, Theatre, Luminate Festival, RCS, 14 & 15 October, 2017
Café Bizarre Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 14 & 15 October, 2017 Part of Luminate, Scotland’s Creative Ageing Festival The café is a shelter, a place to be ourselves. We are here to be eccentric, different, strange even. To add our small piece to the mosaic of life. In speaking the truth of our own lives, […]
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| Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Day of the Dead, St Luke’ Glasgow, 28 October, 2017
¡Arriba, arriba! The spirit of Día de los Muertos 💀 returns to Glasgow hosting their biggest fiesta to date!💃💃💃 Saturday 28th October Saint Luke’s & The Winged Ox Over 18’s Rapido Mariachi, Live Mexican party band Señor Poco Loco DJ set Carnival-esque dance & theatre performances Face Painters Mexican street food & more… Following four […]
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Halloween Dog Disco, 13th Note, 29 October, 2017
29 October, 2017 1 – 6 p.m. It’s back – and this time it’s spooky! get your sewing kits out and start making your costumes, because the 13th Note’s Dog Disco has risen once again for a Halloween special! trick or treats, bobbing for bones and, of course, prizes for the best costume just like […]
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Write Time Write Place, Creative Writing Workshop with Samuel Tongue, Paisley Arts Centre, 12 October 2017
Write Time Write Place: using poetry to celebrate your creative moments Paisley Arts Centre, 15 New Street, Paisley PA1 1EZ Thursday 12 October 2017, 6-8pm Part of Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival Join Voluntary Arts Scotland and award-winning poet Sam Tongue for this informal creative writing workshop. Stretch your creative muscles, have fun playing with […]
Harvest Market, Children’s Wood, Glasgow West End 8 October, 2017
Harvest Market, Children’ Wood 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday 8th October, 2017 Crafts, Storytelling, foraging, harvesting, fires and much more The Children’s Wood, Clouston Street/Kelbourne Street, North Kelvinside, G20 8QW Event on Facebook
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Flint and Pitch: Reclaim this Script, Paisley Arts Centre,18 October, 2017
Wednesday, 18 October, 2017 – 7.30 p.m. Paisley Arts Centre, 15 New St, Paisley PA1 1EZ An evening of spoken word, music and provocations, in association with the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival. Flint & Pitch brings together 5 diverse acts to creatively respond to the theme ‘Reclaim This Script.’ Can ‘reclaiming’ slurs bring empowerment? […]
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Dancing in the Dark, OranMor, Launch single SMHAFF 2017
danceSing in the dark live : an evening of entertainment at Oran Mor Sun 8th Oct at 7:30pm – Sun 8th Oct at 11:00pm Òran Mór, Top of Byres Road, G12 Launch of the official charity single for SAMH (Scottish Association of Mental Health) Dancing In The Dark, with Greig Taylor and the danceSing Choir. […]
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Friday, October 6, 2017 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events
St Andrews Day at Cottiers, Friday 1 December, 2017
Celebrate St Andrew’s Day 2017 in style in the fabulous surroundings of Cottiers Theatre. Kick off the festive season as you mean to continue with great food, great friends and a great night. Enjoy all that is best in Scottish Culture, Food and Drink, with a divine 6 course tasting menu. St Andrews Day Menu […]
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Thursday, October 5, 2017 | Filed under: Eating and drinking Glasgow West End, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Joan of Arc, Glasgow Cathedral Festival, 9 October, 2017
7.30 p.m. 9 October, 2017, Glasgow Cathedral CARL DREYER’S CLASSIC SILENT FILM WITH LIVE SCORE BY IRENE BUCKLEY With its stunning camerawork and striking compositions, Carl Dreyer’s ‘The Passion of Joan of Arc’ convinced the world that film could be art. An original live score has been composed by the Irish composer Irene Buckley for […]
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Cottiers Weddings Open Day, 15 October, 2017
15 October, 2017 1 – 4 p.m. Cottiers, 93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow G11 5PU The next in Cottiers series of open evenings and open days for prospective wedding clients will take place this autumn on 15 October, 2017. You’ll have an opportunity to see the beautiful venue, chat to Erin, their wedding co-ordinator, and pick […]
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Black History Month Glasgow October 2017 – Slavery and Abolition George Square
Walk and Talk with Dr Michael Morris Glasgow’s George Square was laid out in 1781 and the statues, erected between 1819 and 1902, are designed to celebrate scientists, writers, miltary figures, politicians and royals. But these sculptures and monuments largely tell a sanitised story of Empire – whether a clean story of trade from the […]
Wednesday, October 4, 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
Black History Month 2017 – Symposium Glasgow Caledonian University, 10 October, 2017
10 October, 2017 4 p.m. – 6.25 p.m. As part of Glasgow Caledonian University’s commitment to equality and diversity – commemorating Black History Month with a Black History Month Symposium. Guest speakers will discuss a range of topics including: Promoting diversity in education Overcoming racism in society Black and minority ethnic people in politics Life […]
CinemaAttic Catalan Short Films + Meditteranean Party 5 and 6 October 2017
CCA Fri 6 October 2017 7.30pm (doors 7pm), £5 (£4) + £1 booking fee, Cinema 15+ Book online / 0141 352 4900 Cinemaattic is well known for being a platform for counter culture and independent film. Strong Short Film advocates, this retrospective into Catalan Films won’t be an exception. Even less so when, for two consecutive […]
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Torch Light Parade 2017, St Andrew’s Day Glasgow
Saint Andrews Day – Thursday 30th November 2017 Come along and be part of a special event to mark Scotland’s Patron Saint Day with a spectacular community torchlight parade through the west end of Glasgow. Buy a torch and join the procession as it moves through the west end, accompanied by pipe bands, musicians and […]
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Tuesday, October 3, 2017 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Mackintosh Club, Helensburgh, Mackintosh Festival 2017
The Mackintosh Club Helensburgh ‘A Threaded Story‘ will be exhibited during the Mackintosh Festival 1-31st October 2017 A one off collection of textiles from around the globe including exquisite Japanese Kimonos. ‘A Rather Remarkable Evening’ A Japanese Tea Ceremony will take place on Thursday 5th October at 7.30pm , Geisha Girls,Tea,Traditional Treats and Sake. Please contact nicola@mackintosh.club for reservations […]
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SQIFF Sad Girl Cinema, CCA, Sat 30 September 2017
Sat 30 September 2017 4.30pm, Free / £1/£3/£5/£7 + £1 booking fee, Theatre 15+ / F-Rated Book online / 0141 352 4900 Sad Girl Cinema is an ongoing documentary film project exploring mental health narratives in screen culture created by queer writers Claire Biddles and Bethany Rose Lamont and designed by Maggie Webster. Sorted into […]
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Friday, September 29, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, LGBT Glasgow
Brexitannia and Damned Dolls, World of Film International Festival, Websters, Sunday 1 October, 2017
The one and only screening of Brexitannia as part of the fourth World of Film International Festival at Websters. Please note: Websters’ Bar and Bistro now reopened. This is the first documentary on Brexit. Featuring Noam Chomsky, Saskia Sassen, Guy Standing, Nick Srnicek, Heidi Mirza & Federico Campagna. Directed by: Timothy George Kelly Russia / […]
Libraries Week Glasgow 7 – 14 October, 2017
With events from 7 – 14 October, find out what your local Glasgow library can offer you. Some Events in Glasgow during Library Week Book Group Day Saturday 7th October, 1-4pm – Free. Books Groups from across the city are invited for an afternoon of reading celebration with author Louise Welsh The Mitchell Library, North St, […]
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Works Sacred: Works Profane, Malcolm Lochhead, Glasgow Cathedral Festival 2017
Works Sacred: Works Profane 9 – 21 October, 2017 (closed Sunday, 15 October) Glasgow Cathedral, Castle Street, Glasgow, G4 0QZ Admission free. GCF2017 is delighted to host a major retrospective of the life of renowned textile artist Malcolm Lochhead. First major retrospective into the work of Malcolm Lochhead, world-renowned textile artist and designer. Emeritus Professor […]
Thursday, September 28, 2017 | Filed under: 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
Haunted Cabaret, Ghost Stories, Britannia Panopticon, Saturday 28 October, 2017
Enjoy Hallowe’en in Glasgow Britannia Panopticon, New Wynd, 117 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD Saturday 28 October, 2017 1.30 p.m. and 3.30 p.m. Admission Free Join the legendary Billy Bones for his latest fun filled Halloween Spooktacular! Almost live from the Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, an hour of frightful fun for all the family. Prize for […]
Museums at Night, Glasgow, 26, 27 and 28 October, 2017
Museums at night is back and will take place in Glasgow on 26, 27 & 28 October, 2-17 Explore art, history and heritage after dark with Museums at Night events across Glasgow. Every year, major museums, heritage sites and historic properties open their doors for the biannual nationwide festival. Discover new exhibitions, listen to expert […]
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Invisible, Opening film of WoFF at Websters Theatre, 28 September, 2017
Part of World of Film International Festival (WoFF) 2017 Invisible, 28 September, 2017 at 7.30 – 9.00 p.m. Directed by Dimitri Athanitis Written by Dimitri Athanitis & Yorgos Markris Greece | 2016 | 84′ With: Yannis Stankoglou, Kora Karvouni, Costas Xikominos When Aris, a 35 year-old worker in a factory gets fired without any warning, […]
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Wednesday, September 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
Glasgow Science Festival, University of Glasgow 29 and 30 September, 2017
Imagineer: engineering-inspired theatre ‘Back in June, we brought together engineers and theatre students for a day of inspiration. Several months and lot of hard work later, this is the result! On Friday 29 September at Gilmorehill G12, theatre-makers ‘The Doing Group’ will debut their engineering-inspired performances at Imagineer. Book your free ticket online. Funded by […]
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Tuesday, September 26, 2017 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Kids and young people, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Glasgow Science Festival: “Get Out” Cult Horror, Gilmorehill Centre, 29 September, 2017
“Get Out” Cult Horror, Gilmorehill Centre Enjoy a night at the movies with a difference at the Gilmorehill Centre. A screening of new cult horror “Get Out” (Jordan Peel, 2017) will be followed by a panel discussion on the film and representations of race, gender, disability and sexuality in film. 29 September, 2017 7 – […]
Broadway Reads the Victorians, Adelaides, 29 September, 2017
Broadway Reads The Victorians 7.00 – 8.30 p.m. Adelaides, 209 Bath St, Glasgow Metropolitan Area G2 4HZ How do you go from Victorian novel to Broadway musical? ‘We will be ‘Reviewing the Situation’ and invite you to ‘Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd’, as we guide you through the ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’ world of Broadway’s Neo-Victorian musical […]
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Govan Young Documentary, Govan Old Church, 29 September, 2017
Enjoy the UK Premiere of “Govan Young” Film Friday 29 September, 2017 6 p.m. – 7.20 p.m. An award-winning documentary to be screened in the fantastic setting of Govan Old Church, 866 Govan Rd, Glasgow G51 3UU In the magnificent surroundings of Govan Old Church we will uncover the history of the Kingdom of Strathclyde […]
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Independent Living Scotland & Ability Fest, SEC Glasgow, 4 & 5 October 2017
10am – 4pm SEC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow Metropolitan Area G3 8YW Scotland’s largest disability lifestyle and independent living event returns to Glasgow, promising to be bigger and better, with a new and improved show format and more than 100 exhibitors. Sally Magnusson, BBC Scotland journalist, author and founder of Playlist for Life, a charity which […]
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Luminate Festival: Autumn Voices with Carl MacDougall plus open mic at Waterstones, 10th October, 2017
Luminate Festival of Creative Ageing. 1 – 31 October, 2017 Tuesday 10th October, 2017 at 2.15-3.45 pm at Waterstones, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. Introduction – Robin Lloyd-Jones Carl MacDougall will talk about his recent short story collection, Someone Always Robs the Poor. (20 minutes) Carl MacDougall Carl MacDougall has written three prize-winning novels, four pamphlets and […]
