Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Wild in the City,Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 28 June, 2017

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  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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Ten Writers Telling Lies, West End Festival 2017, Waterstones Byres Road, Thursday 8 June, 2017

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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 […]

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West End Festival: Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert and other works, St Mary’s Cathedral, Sat 10 June, 2017

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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 […]

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Hyperfunk at the Wee Dram, West End Festival Special, 9 June, 2017

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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

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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, […]

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Glasgow Botanic Gardens: 200 Years Hillhead Library, Talk, Hillhead Library, 5 June, 2017

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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 […]

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Crime After Dark at the Museum, West End Festival, Friday 9 June, 2017

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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

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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

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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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Safety Last! Southside Film Festival, 4 June, 2017

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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

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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

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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 […]

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Climate Change Cinema: The Silent Achiever, Glasgow Science Festival, 8 June, 2017

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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 […]

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Wedding Venue – Open Event, Cottiers Theatre, 4 June, 2017 1 – 4 p.m.

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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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Byres Road Fashion Show, Hillhead Library, 2 and 3 June, 2017

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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

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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

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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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To write, to publish, to speak, to move, CCA, 1 June, 2017

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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

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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

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Gregory Porter, Don’t Forget Your Music, GFT, 25 June, 2017

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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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Fair Hospitality, Hospitality Workers’ Campaign Launch, STUC, Glasgow, 25 May, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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***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 […]

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Submarine Time Machine, National Theatre Scotland, Interactive Multi Media Experience, Banks of the Forth – Clyde Canal 23 – 25 June, 2017

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SUBMARINE TIME MACHINE Fri 23rd Jun 17 – Sun 25th Jun 17 Various locations, Forth and Clyde Canal, Glasgow G4 9TL Between Spiers Wharf and Firhill Basin The National Theatre of Scotland presents Submarine Time Machine, a major site-specific theatre event on the banks of the Forth and Clyde Canal, Glasgow.

Submarine Time Machine is an […]

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Chaka Khan at Kelvingrove Bandstand, West End Festival, 4 June, 2017

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The undisputed queen of funk, CHAKA KHAN, will perform live with full band at the iconic Kelvingrove Bandstand as part of the West End Festival 2017 Opening Party! Chaka Khan’s career has spanned five decades, selling millions of records as a solo artist and as part of Rufus. Widely known as the Queen of Funk, […]

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People’s Cabaret with Carlton Jug Band, Carlton Studies, 27 May, 2017

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Music, poetry and theatre. Fracking will damage our health, earth and water. The event is to raise awareness through music, poetry and drama. Glasgow’s iconic Carlton Studios hosts great live music with Carlton Jug Band, Clova and The Mighty Sparrahawk. Robin Cairns is host for a top-notch Poetry Slam with the winner going through to […]

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Mugstock Festival 28 – 31 July, 2017

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MugStock returns 28th-31st July 2017 in the beautiful surroundings of Mugdock Country Park! The 3rd edition of MugStock will be even more magical, musical and merry! More details coming soon but you know we’ll be bringing you some of the best music, art, food and merriment in Scotland! Grab yourself  limited early bird tickets now […]

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Soul Bowl, Dance Party, Jordanhill Bowling Club, 27 May, 2017

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27 May, 2017 at 7.30 p.m. – midnight. Sixties soul! Motown classics! Stax funk! Groovy mod anthems! Original rhythm & blues gems! Vinyl 45s spun for your dancefloor delight by time-served experts! Convivial company! Cheap drink! No need for a taxi home! Only a fiver! Jordanhill Bowling Club, 112 Randolph, G11 5DU Event on Facebook

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Raging Twilight, Album Launch, The Glad Cafe, Friday 7 July, 2017

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  Raging Twilight CD on the 7th July 7.30 p.m. at The Glad Cafe. Support from singer/songwriter Martin Stephen Jones. Tickets £8 from ragingtwilight@gmail.com Event on Facebook The Glad Cafe, 1005a Pollokshaws Road, G41 2HG

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Sharing Learning – Woodlands Community Development Trust & Partick Thistle Community Trust, Monday, 5 June, 2017

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A special, free, event sharing our learning from running Woodlands Community Cafe over the last 3 years. Covering topics such as funding, retaining volunteers and dignity in community food provision. Also exploring options for developing Partick Thistle FC as a community resource. Our programme includes an option to share in an evening meal at Woodlands […]

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Scottish Street Food Festival, 20 and 21 May, 2017 – Riverside Museum

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Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Road, G3 8RS 20 and 21 May, 2017 The Scottish Street Food Festival has been created to bring people together through food and celebrate Scotland’s relatively new Street food culture in a fun festival setting. We envisage it will become an annual event where food trucks, restaurants, food vendors, suppliers & […]

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Mini Manoeuvres, Scottish Street Food Festival, 21 May, 2017

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Sunday, 21 May, 2017 Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Rd, Glasgow G3 8RS Ahoy there! We are delighted to be asked on board for The Scottish Street Food Festival at the Riverside Museum this weekend! Riverside, next to the Clyde, next to the Tall Ship…can only mean one thing….Pirates and Mermaids! There will be prizes for […]

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