West End Festival: Amicus Orchestra, St Mary’s Cathedral, Saturday 17 June, 2017
St Mary’s Cathedral, 300 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9JB Saturday 17 June, 2017 7.30 p.m. Tickets at the door £10/Concessions £8/£5/ƒree www.westendfestival.co.uk Festival Highlights
Glasgow International Jazz Festival 21 – 25 June, 2017
Glasgow’s longest running continuous music festival – the Glasgow Jazz Festival – begins, discover some of the unmissable events from this year’s programme. Top Picks From This Year’s Festival 21 – 25 June, 2017 Wednesday 21 June, 2017 – Opening Night Jay Phelps at the City of Music Studio, contemporary jazz fans cannot miss […]
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Glasgow Amnesty International Charity Pub Quiz, 22 June, 2017
Glasgow West Amnesty International Group Pub Quiz Fundraiser Thursday 22 June, 2017 7,30 o.m. Record Factory, 17 Byres Rd, Glasgow G11 5RD Come with a team (4 to 6 folk) or join one on the night. £3 per person entry. Prizes! Fun! Battle of wits! Please spread the word and help make Amnesty the big […]
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Thursday, June 15, 2017 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Merchant City Festival, 22 – 30 July, 2017
The Merchant City Festival bringing Scottish and international art and entertainment to Glasgow. Fabulous programme of street arts, music, theatre, food and drink, visual art, film, comedy, dance, fashion and design plus activities for children and families activities. The festival provides a perfect showcase for the historic and architecturally unique Merchant City so it’s also […]
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Mick Hargan, Panic Anchor & Katee Kross, Bishiopbriggs School of Music, 17 June, 2017
Singer Songwriting Circle Saturday, 17 June, 2017 at 7 p.m. Bishopbriggs School of Music, 102 Crowhill Road, Huntershill Village, G64 1RP Following the success of their sold out songwriter circle shows at Hug N Pint & The Glad Cafe. Mick Hargan, Panic Anchor & Katee Kross will be performing an intimate version of the Show […]
Africa to Glasgow, Stories of African Refugee Women, Karibu, 24 June, 2017
In collaboration with Glasgow Women’s Library, Karibu Scotland celebrates the lives of African refugee women who have settled here. Your participation will be welcome at the Karibu AGM from 12-1pm–some delicious food and fun afterwards. Special Scotish-African Bookbug Session for pre-school children The event is free but please register to attend or phone 0141 […]
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Kittlin Album Launch, West End Festival, 23 June, 2017
Kelvinside Hillhead Church, Saltoun St, Glasgow G12 9AR 23 June, 2017 7.30 p.m. Part of West End Festival www.westendfestival.co.uk West End Festival
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Thursday, June 8, 2017 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events, Music, West End Festival 2017, West End Festival Glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Degree Show, Glasgow School of Art, 10 – 17 June, 2017
Degree Show 2017 10 – 17 June The annual undergraduate Degree Show featuring work from graduating students across the School of Design, School of Fine Art and the Mackintosh School of Architecture. Also running concurrently is the annual Master of Fine Art (MFA) Degree Show at The Glue Factory. Architecture and Design Bourdon Building and […]
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Kittlin and the Carlton 3 at The Clutha, 11 June, 2017
The Carlton 3: laid back, easy listening harmonies, with mouthie, mandolin and guitar. Kittlin; songs, storytelling and poetry Sunday 11 June, 2017 7 p.m. Event on Facebook The Clutha, 159 Bridgegate, Glasgow G1 5HZ
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Wild in the City,Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 28 June, 2017
Wild in the City at the Botanic Gardens. Meet the Countryside Rangers and learn about Glasgow’s wildlife through games, workshops and activities. 11am-3pm. Free! Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 0UE Glasgow Botanic Gardens Bicentenary Celebrations
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Wednesday, June 7, 2017 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Botanic Gardens Bicentenary 1817 – 2017, Kids and young people, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Ten Writers Telling Lies, West End Festival 2017, Waterstones Byres Road, Thursday 8 June, 2017
Waterstones Bookshop, 351 – 355 Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8AU Thursday 8 June, 7.00 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. Ten Writers Telling Lies is a unique collaboration between some of Glasgow’s most talented writers and the musician Jim Byrne. In prose and poetry the writers have captured the story of a song they have co-written. Come […]
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, Ten Writers Telling Lies, West End Festival 2017, West End Festival Glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
West End Festival: Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert and other works, St Mary’s Cathedral, Sat 10 June, 2017
St Mary’s Festival Chorus and Big Band present Duke Ellington’s rarely performed Sacred Concert (arr. Hoybye/Pedersen) along with a selection of other notable works for Big Band. Influenced by emotive events in his last decade, the Sacred Concert has been described as “bringing the Cotton Club to the church”. Joining us for this evening as […]
Hyperfunk at the Wee Dram, West End Festival Special, 9 June, 2017
Come and start your night off in the wee dram with the hyperfunk team. Deejays from 8-12 playing all the hottest trax to get you ready for anything. Free entry all night! Free Admission The Dram, 232 – 245 Woodlands Road, G3 6ND Event on Facebook
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Forum Theatre Workshop, Workers Theatre, Govanhill Baths, Saturday 10 June, 2017
Active Inquiry will be running a workshop on creating and participating in Forum Theatre, an approach to participatory performance for radical change. unwaged £10 waged £20 solidarity £30 all prices include admission to The Fairground a Forum Theatre performance from Active Inquiry at the Glad Cafe 17:00 on the same day. Govanhill Baths Community Trust, […]
Glasgow Botanic Gardens: 200 Years Hillhead Library, Talk, Hillhead Library, 5 June, 2017
Hillhead Library 348 Byres Road, G12 8AP Monday 05 Jun 6:30pm Free entry Ewen Donaldson, General Manager, Glasgow Botanic Gardens, will present the prestigious 200-year history of the Botanic Gardens, including recent milestones such as refurbishment of the “Main Range” glasshouses, restoration of the “A” Listed Kibble Palace, and the new Tearoom in the Curator’s […]
Sunday, June 4, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Botanic Gardens Bicentenary 1817 – 2017, West End Festival 2017, West End Festival Glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Crime After Dark at the Museum, West End Festival, Friday 9 June, 2017
West End Festival 2017 Friday 9th June 6.30-9pm Crime after Dark at the Museum with Caro Ramsay, Michael J. Malone & Craig Robertson The Hunterian, Tickets £8 in advance, £10 on the door. These include a Gin & Tonic and a chocolate dagger Doors open at 6.30 pm, Event starts at 7.00pm sharp. Join Caro […]
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West End Festival Big Sunday, Kelvingrove Park, Sunday 11 June,2017
1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Kelvingrove Park, G12 8NR Glasgow’s largest community event – a fantastic celebration in the vibrant West End. Two popular music stages – Quality food and drink- Funfair – Street Theatre – Skateboard Competition organised by Clan Skates – Samba bands – Craft Stalls and more! Event on Facebook www.westendfestival.co.uk
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Solas Festival, The Bield, Tibbermore, near Perth, 23 – 25 June, 2017
Friday 23 – Sunday 25 June | The Bield, Tibbermore, near Perth. Tickets from £15 – £105. KIDS GO FREE | solasfestival.co.uk Scotland’s midsummer festival of music and ideas is back, with a programme of brilliant, inspiring music, discussion, literature, film, dance and theatre. Music Lau (called ‘the best live band in the country’ by The […]
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Saturday, June 3, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events
Safety Last! Southside Film Festival, 4 June, 2017
Safety Last! 4 June, 2017 – 3 p.m. Pollokshaws Burgh Hall, 2025 Pollokshaws Road, G43 1NE (Cert U, 67 mins, 1923) **WITH LIVE WURLITZER CINEMA ORGAN** £10/£8 Come see this rarely screened silent film classic starring the comic genius of Harold Lloyd with live musical accompaniment on the Wurlitzer cinema organ in Pollokshaws Burgh Hall […]
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Glasgow Science Festival at the West End Festival, 2017
Three different family Science shows at the West End Festival in Glasgow Zombie Science and Superhero Science have joined forces to take over the Kelvin Hall on Sunday the 18th of June! Superhero Science: First Class Superhero Science: First Class is an award winning science communication show which features demonstrations, a multimedia presentation and ‘choose […]
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Enrico Cocozza Screening: Robot Three & Twilight, Glasgow Science Festival, 8 June, 2017
Enrico Cocozza Screening: Robot Three & Twilight 8th June 13:00-14:00 16+ Free Book Tickets Enrico Cocozza is Wishaw’s David Lynch. Watch hidden treasures from the Moving Image Archive of Sci-fi shorts: Robot Three (1951), a Frankenstein tale with echoes of Schlock Horror and German Expressionism and Twilight (1955), a post-apocalyptic nuclear fable. National Library of […]
Climate Change Cinema: The Silent Achiever, Glasgow Science Festival, 8 June, 2017
Climate Change Cinema: The Silent Achiever 8th June 18:00-19:30 16+ Free Book online Set in Queensland, Australia, this documentary explores how we can manage the increasingly frequent and high intensity disasters in our climate-changing world. The film will be followed by a panel Q&A, with scientists and filmmakers from across the globe. Kelvin Hall, Lecture […]
Wedding Venue – Open Event, Cottiers Theatre, 4 June, 2017 1 – 4 p.m.
Cottiers, 93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow G11 5PU 4 June, 2017 1 – 4 p.m. The next in Cottiers’ series of open evenings and open days for prospective wedding clients. You’ll have an opportunity to see the venue, chat to their wedding co-ordinator and pick up an information pack about what can be offered to couples […]
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Wednesday, May 31, 2017 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Weddings, Weddings Glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Byres Road Fashion Show, Hillhead Library, 2 and 3 June, 2017
Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8AP 2 and 3 June, 2017 at 7.00 p.m. Byres Road Lanes and Business Improvement District are hosting the Byres Road Fashion Show on Friday 2nd of June and Saturday 3rd of June, in support of charities and featuring high street names, independents, vintage and charity shops. Tickets […]
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Alliance Francaise Wine Tasting, Oddbins, West End Festival, 8th June, 2017
Alliance Francaise is holding a bilingual wine tasting To celebrate the arrival of summer, and as part of the West End Festival 2017, the Alliance Française Glasgow is teaming up once again with Oddbins Hyndland to host a special wine tasting, this time focusing on refreshing rosés! As rosés are numerous and diverse, this workshop […]
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Screening Irish History Outsiders’ Histories, GFT, 8 – 29 May, 2017
GFT 8 – 29 May, 2017 This series explores dramatic and sometimes troubling aspects of Irish history. From single mothers to forgotten emigrants, each film takes the perspective of outsiders and critical voices to reveal Irish society in imaginative and provocative ways. The series includes Philomena, The Rocky Road to Dublin, I Could Read the Sky and the […]
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Friday, May 26, 2017 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
To write, to publish, to speak, to move, CCA, 1 June, 2017
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD 1 June, 2017 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. To mark the end of their residency at Creative Lab, Jude Browning and Emmie McLuskey will be holding a day of programmed events open to the public. During the afternoon the artists will host a performance/writing workshop relating to their event […]
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Partick and Thornwood Action Group, Summer Evening Clean Up Stroll, Hayburn Street, 12 June, 2017
Monday, 12 June, 207 – 5.30 p.m.- 7.30 p.m. Meet at Fortrose house Another of our regular neighbourhood get-togethers as we unite to improve our streets. Socialise! Saunter! Sweep the sidewalks! Remove rubbish! Fight filth! All equipment provided Event on Facebook
Gregory Porter, Don’t Forget Your Music, GFT, 25 June, 2017
Directed by former musician and photographer Alfred George Bailey this film was shot over four years and spans the life and career of the breakthrough star, Gregory Porter. Interviews and archive footage chart Gregory’s journey from his beginnings in Bakersfield, California, to stage, studio and beyond, with his remarkable story underpinned by exclusive access during […]
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Wednesday, May 24, 2017 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Fair Hospitality, Hospitality Workers’ Campaign Launch, STUC, Glasgow, 25 May, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
***Free bar and food before 6pm*** Get tickets a Eventbrite The hospitality sector contributes billions to the Scottish economy every year and yet it’s workers are the lowest paid and least contractually secure in our economy. The median income of workers in the hotels industry for example is 50p less than the Minimum Wage at […]
