Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Red Onions Are Actually Purple, Fundraiser for The Sindigo Foundation, Fail Better, McChuills 20 October, 2016

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Celebrating the wonder that was Sarah ‘Sindigo’ Simpson 20 October, 2016– 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. McChuills, 40 High Street G1 1NL She rocked every stage she stood on and was all about making hings happen. The Sindigo Foundation is being set up by friends and family to carry on her spirit and support the […]

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Scotland After Brexit – Lessons From The Nordics, University of Edinburgh 29 October, 2016

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Chaired by Lesley Riddoch Website Scotland after Brexit — lessons from the Nordics George Square Theatre, University of Edinburgh, EH8 9LH Saturday October, 29th, 2016 12-5.30 p.m. Are you interested or indeed very worried about life after Brexit? If you are, the next Nordic Horizons event is for you. The Nordic nations manage to co-exist quite happily […]

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Wednesday, October 12, 2016 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog

Radical Film Network RFN16 – World Premiere CCA Wed 12 October 2016

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Wednesday 12 Octobere, 2016 7pm, Free (unticketed), Intermedia 15+ 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events Glasgow’s Radical Independent Bookfair Project not by the book Fri 7 October — Sun 23 October 2016 Over the 2016 May Day bank holiday weekend, Glasgow hosted the 2016 Radical Film Network Festival and Unconference. Almost 2000 people attended screenings […]

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National Poetry Day at GOMA 6 October, 2016

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National Poetry Day at GOMA Library Oct 6th Federation of Writers (Scotland) Thursday 6 October 2.30-5.30pm Come and celebrate National Poetry Day with us at our usual venue either as audience or as reader. The theme is ‘messages’ in all senses and since a poem itself is a message there’s plenty of scope! Three sessions: […]

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BBC Good Food Show Scotland 4 – 6 November, 2016

BBC Good Food Show, coming to Scotland on 4th-6th November at Glasgow SECC. SECC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW From Friday 4 – Sunday 6 November. Doors will be open from 9am – 6pm every day. Be Entertained For a seasonal celebration of Scotland’s finest food! Take a seat in front of a host of Britain’s […]

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Glasgow Americana 2016: 5 – 9 October, 2016

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  Blue Rose Code plus Roseanne Reid Opening Night Wednesday 5th October 2016 St Andrew’s In The Square Glasgow Tickets £14 from 0141 204 5151 Doors 7.30pm, 8pm start 6th October 2016: Norrie McCulloch & The Jellyman’s Daughter Norrie McCulloch & The Jellyman’s Daughter Thursday 6th October 2016 The City Halls Recital Rooms Glasgow Doors 7.30pm, […]

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Glasgow Festival of Americana 2016 at CCA, 8 –9 October, 2016

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Glasgow Americana 5 – 9 October, 2016 CCA Sat 8 October – Sun 9 October 2016 Gigs: £14 + £1 Tickets and full programme 0141 352 4900 Glasgow Americana Roddy Hart, Boo Hewerdine & Ben Glover Sat 8 October 2016 Glasgow Americana The Stray Birds plus Otis Gibbs Glasgow Americana Sam Outlaw Sun 9 October […]

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Black History Month Glasgow 2016

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  1 – 31 October, 2016 CRER offers a full programme of events at various venues throughout the city. ‘CRER hopes you enjoy this year’s programme of events and that you will be encouraged to play your part in challenging racism in Scotland.’ www.crer.org.uk Some Highlights from the Glasgow Programme Coalition for Racial Equality and […]

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Garden Festival and Open Day, Thursday 29 September, 2016. Napiershall Street

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  Napiershall Street Garden Festival – part of RSPB’s Wildfest 2016. 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. This will be a family friendly event with workshops, food, music and stalls. Everyone is welcome, bring your friends and family. Here are some of the things planned for the day: -workshop on making wildlife area out of recycled […]

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Outside-in/Inside-out – New International Festival of Poetry Glasgow 4 – 8 October, 2016

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Outside-in/Inside-out –  New international festival of poetry  4th – 8th October 2016 Outside-in/Inside-out A new international festival of poetry launches at venues across Glasgow Over 70 poets, performers, artists and academics will gather in Glasgow this October for Outside-in / Inside-out, Scotland’s newest poetry festival. Blending creative performance, visual arts and discussions, the festival is […]

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Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support, Thistle Gallery Glasgow, Sunday 2 October, 2016

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Unique Charity Event… The Gallery is to be the backdrop for a memorable Charity Event for Macmillan Cancer Support on Sunday, October 2nd. On that day we will be hosting a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party with several surprises in store. Artists Jackie Henderson, Cecilia Cardiff, Ross Muir, Sam Skelton, Sheila Fowler, Jilly Henderson, Jennifer Kilgour, […]

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New Hunterian Exhibition Tells The Erskine Story 23 September 2016 – 8 January, 2017

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  In War and Peace: The Erskine Story 23 September 2016 – 8 January 2017 Hunterian Museum Admission free A new exhibition opening this week at the University of Glasgow’s Hunterian Museum celebrates the centenary of Erskine Hospital, 100 years after its foundation in 1916. In War and Peace: The Erskine Story tells of Scotland’s […]

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Fox Star Music and Arts Festival 24 and 25 September, 2016

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Kelvingrove Bandstand, Kelvin Way, Glasgow G3 ****A foxtacular free weekend of fun**** Saturday 24 September – 12noon – 10pm Sunday 25 September – 12noon – 9.30pm Free and unticketed – drop-in Line Up for Saturday 24th September Starts 12noon – 10pm Tai Chi – Open Session Tron Community Choir Nice and Sleazy Acoustic Acts Gerry […]

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The Ettrick Weekender with Daddy Naggins, Clann An Drumma, Eddie Reid, Jim Byrne, Alan Cranney and Les Johnson Sunday 25 September, 2016 4 p.m. till late

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It’s party time at The Ettrick, 159 Dumbarton Rd, Old Kilpatrick G60 5JQ Sunday 25 September from 4 p.m. until late. Free   Ettrick OK September Weekender Sunday 25th 4pm til Late. Feat Jim Byrne, Les Johnson & Me, Alan Cranney, Eddie Reid and The Daddy Naggins. Also featuring Clann An Drumma Clann An Drumma […]

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Byres Road Book Festival, 23 – 26 September, 2016

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Byres Road Book Festival 2017 New Glasgow West End Book Festival Fabulous Programme with a range of writers, poets, performers and activities over four days at three separate venues. Oxfam Bookshop, Hillhead Library and Waterstones – all situated conveniently at at the top of Byres Road. Bookarama at Oxfam Book Shop During the festival Oxfam […]

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Doors Open Days The Lighthouse, 17 and 18 September, 2016

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Doors Open Days weekend The Lighthouse will see a series of free events relating to the flagship Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design exhibition; Adventures in Space: ~ Designer-led drop-in workshops for all ages ~ Help transform our Viewing Platform into a futuristic space ship by sketching on the windows ~ An inflatable planetarium by […]

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Take One Action Film Festival 2016 GFT

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Take One Action Film Festival 2016 16 – 24 September, 2016. A Good American (15) Before Edward Snowden, there was Bill Binney… Friday 16 September (17.40) Buy tickets When Two Worlds Collide (N/C 15+) Sundance award-winning documentary charting the struggle of native territories in Peru.. Buy tickets Shadow World (N/C 15+) Wed, Sep 21 Stirring […]

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Hooligan Sparrow Sun 18 September 2016 CCA

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Hooligan Sparrow CCA Sun 18 September 2016 7pm, £6 (£4.50), Cinema 15+ Book online / 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events Take One Action Film Festival Thu 15 September — Sun 25 September 2016 Dir. Nanfu Wang, China USA, 2016, 84mins Brave, daring exposé of human rights abuses and governmental intimidation in China. Director Nanfu […]

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Get Active on Byres Road, European Mobility Week, 17 and 18 September, 2016

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Mark Beaumont – Hillhead Library, 17 September 12 noon – 2 p.m. Mark Beaumont the cyclist, adventurer, broadcaster, documentary maker and author will talk about his travels, discuss his book with Q and A Session. Hillhead Library – 348 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8AP Book tickets (free)   18th September – Get Active Programme Information […]

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Glasgow School of Art, The Graduate Degree Show September 2016 review by Pat Byrne

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3 – 8 September, 2016 Jim and I try to get along to the Graduate Degree Show at the Art School every year.  This year I had a special treat as my nephew, Sean, who is going into his third year at GSA invited me along to the preview at the Tontine Building.  It’s the […]

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Wild Words Festival, Woodlands Community Garden, 2 October, 2016

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They’ve got a great line up at Wild Words Harvest Festival on Sunday 2nd October. Taking place both at the Community Garden, 91-101 West Princes St, Glasgow G4 9BY and Fred Paton Centre, 19 Carrington Street, Glasgow, G4 9AJ www.woodlandscommunitygarden.org.uk/ Workshops 2 -6pm (free, registration from 1.30pm) Harvest Dinner 6.30-8.30pm (£6 adults, £3 children) Download Programme […]

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Woodlands Community Gardens, Doors Open Days, 16 – 18 September, 2016

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  FELTMAKING WORKSHOPS Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 11am-1pm & 2-4pm Celebrate the beautiful outdoor space of Woodlands Community Garden and enjoy felt-making workshops with artists Grace Mark and Stella Phipps. Discover the tactile and therapeutic art of felt-making, gaining inspiration from nature and wildlife. Suitable for all age groups and abilities. Half places reserved for drop-ins […]

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Art for Africa, Starchild Charity’s 3rd Annual Auction Preview, Sunday 23 October, 2016, OranMor

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  Paintings, Pie and Prosecco ‘Please join Starchild and numerous artists at the prestigious auditorium of the Oran Mor for Paintings, Pies and Prosecco. A celebration of our annual ‘Art for Africa’. Meet the artists, board members and learn more about the School for Creative Arts in Uganda. It will be a fun filled day, […]

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Paint Your Jugs and Bowls, Fundraiser for Beatson Pebble Appeal at City Ceramics Studio

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Sundays 1pm to 4pm,  25 September until 6 November Paint some ceramic jugs and bowls to raise money for the Beatson Pebble Appeal. Series of Sunday paint your own sessions to come and paint your jugs, and bowls for your nuts, which will result in an exhibition and auction of the wares on final event […]

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Unlimited Festival, The Tramway, 15 – 25 September, 2016

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15 – 25 September Prices vary – Tickets from £5 Day tickets available This September, Tramway brings Unlimited to Glasgow – An international programme of performance, visual art, discussions and more celebrating extraordinary work by disabled artists. Originally part of the Cultural Olympiad for the London 2012 Olympics, Unlimited has become the biggest and best […]

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Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival 2016

12-18th September 2016 Explore over 100 of Glasgow’s most intriguing buildings, enjoy city tours in ever corner of the city, as well as special events, talks, tours, exhibitions and children’s activities. Have a look behind the scene and learn about the city’s building and spaces.  Talks and Special Events Include: 18th Century Innovator: Dreghorn and the Merchant […]

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Yorkhill and Finnieston First Gala Day Sunday 11 September, 2016

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Overnewton Square G3 8RB and Kelvinhaugh Street Park G3 8PX 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. A true community event including local people, groups and businesses in offering a great variety of entertainment. To make it more special, all the money raised will go towards restoring three green spaces in the area : Yorkhill Park, Overnewton […]

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