Mary Irvine’s blog: West End Festival 2016
A Reet Gud Neet (that’s my maternal origins emerging!) What a wonderful few days and I’m not referring to the strange phenomenon sweeping the area – clement weather – rather to two visits to Glasgow. The first was to the Hydro to see Neil Young. I’ve composed my account of that in longhand. Will type […]
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Saturday, June 25, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Mary Irvine: Writer and Philhellene, Ten Writers Telling Lies, West End Festival 2016, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
West End Festival 2016: Fiesta – with Billy Ocean, De La Soul and Sister Sledge 24 – 26 June
The West End Festival Fiesta is a new 3 day live music festival featuring Eighties legend Billy Ocean, Motown superstars Sister Sledge & Kathy Sledge and American hip hop trio De La Soul!!! They will all play the historic open-air Kelvingrove Bandstand as part of a three-day celebration concluding the city’s annual West End Festival […]
Refugee Festival Scotland 2016, 14 – 26 June
Refugee Week is an umbrella festival, with events held by a wide range of arts, voluntary, faith and refugee community organisations, schools, student groups and more. Past events have included arts festivals, exhibitions, film screenings, theatre and dance performances, concerts, football tournaments and public talks, as well as creative and educational activities in schools. Through […]
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Thursday, June 23, 2016 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Glasgow International Jazz Festival 2016
THE 30TH GLASGOW JAZZ FESTIVAL www.jazzfest.co.uk Glasgow’s longest running music festival – the Glasgow Jazz Festival – kicks off tonight (Wed 22 June) with a fantastic array of gigs across the city. New York jazz trio FLY, featuring Mark Turner, Larry Grenadier & Jeff Ballard, will take to the stage in the Old Fruitmarket supported by […]
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Southside Sessions team up with The Voice, Open Mic Sweeneys 7 July, 2016
Not only is it the 11th birthday of the Southside Sessions, but we’ve teamed up with ITV‘s The Voice UK and will be hosting a massive open mic session where you can perform for the scouts and potentially be chosen for the 2017 series of the hit TV show! message us direct now to […]
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Tuesday, June 21, 2016 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Launch of new literary booklet: Sometimes I Radiate, The Ivory Glasgow, 22 June, 2016
The Ivory Hotel, 24 Campbhill Avenue, Glasgow G41 3AY Host: Linda Jackson Music by Jim Byrne Supporting Mary’s Meals.
A Play, A Pie and A Pint: Frances and Ethel, 20 – 25 June, 2016
Mini Musicals Season: FRANCES & ETHEL OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 Mon, 20 June, 2016 — Sat, 25 June, 2016 By David Cosgrove | Directed By Mary McCluskey Starring John Kielty, Alison Peebles and Frances Thorburn After the success of the show earlier in the year, we are delighted to be bringing back Frances […]
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Refuweegee – welcoming refugees to Glasgow
Refuweegee is a community based project which helps welcome refugees to Glasgow in true weegie style! Get involved today at http://www.refuweegee.co.uk . Coronavirus: Support for Refugees, New Facility, old Fopp, Top of Byres Road> Stuck in the Suburbs Fundraiser for Refuweegee 25 June SOUND IN THE SUBURBS FUNDRAISER DURING THE PANDEMIC ZOOM EVENT 28 MAY, 2020 […]
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Saturday, June 18, 2016 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
West End Festival 2016: The Moment Keeper, Thistle Gallery, Jackie and Jilly Henderson, 4 – 19 June
CONTINUES UNTIL 22 JUNE The Moment Keeper – A unique opportunity to see the quirky artwork of sisters Jackie and Jilly Henderson. The Thistle Gallery Scottish Contemporary Art – 56 Park Rd, Glasgow G4 9JF Part of Glasgow’s West End Festival MEMORY MAKING ‘MOMENT KEEPER’ Due to the success and popularity of this exhibition it […]
From Callton to Catalonia, 2 July, 2016, Paisley Arts Centre
From The Calton To Catalonia Sat 02/07/16 Fair Pley presents From The Calton To Catalonia as part of this year’s Sma’ Shot celebrations. Saturday 2nd July, 7.30pm Paisley Arts Centre, 15 New St, Paisley PA1 1EZ Tickets: £12 / £10 concession + bkg fee* Box office A moving and evocative play that […]
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Friday, June 17, 2016 | 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, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
West End Festival 2016: Ten Writers Telling Lies, Sunday 19 June
Ten writers got together with the musician Jim Byrne and wrote ten songs. Come along and hear the music and the stories behind the songs. Ten Writers Telling Lies at West End Festival 2016 Gibson Street GalaSunday 19th June Tchaiovna House of Tea 42 Otago Lane, G12 8PB Sunday 19 June 2:30pm Free Www.glasgowwestend.co.uk/category/ten-writers-telling-lies Some […]
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West End Festival 2016 The Gatsby Club 18 June
The Gatsby Club Midsummer Ball Glasgow University Union (GUU) 32 University Avenue, G12 8LX Saturday 18 Jun 8:30pm £15 (full night) £5 aftershow only. Tickets in advance from www.brownpapertickets.com (0800 411 8881) www.thegatsbyclub.co.uk Scotland’s largest 1920s themed cabaret and club night returns with our Midsummer Ball! Join us for a decadent evening featuring a […]
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West End Festival 2016: Hidden Lane Gallery, Masks,Music and Magic
‘A fascinating insight into the marvels of African art: masks, drums, and other artefacts, mostly from Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Mali, Congo and the Kingdom of Cameroon, where royal workshops are distinguished by their innovative beadwork. ‘Often looked on in the West as ‘primitive’, this exhibition will prove the opposite. The design, the endlessly varied […]
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Africa in Motion Film Festival Glasgow, CCA 8/10 and 19 June, 2016
Africa in Motion Film Festival invites you to the Glasgow edition of the film tour of African Hopes, Beats and Dreams, shedding new light on pertinent and contemporary issues facing Africa. CCA, Glasgow: Wednesday 8th, Friday 10th and Saturday 19th June 2016 Join us on a journey through new African cinema, including award-winning feature films […]
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West End Festival 2016: The Mackintosh Choir, Sunday 19 June, St John-Renfield Church
The Mackintosh Choir : Sing Into Summer St. John-Renfield Church Beaconsfield Road, G12 0NY Sunday 19 June, 2016 7:00pm £10 (children under 12 free) Advance sales from tickets@mackintoshchoir.com http://www.mackintoshchoir.com Our 2016 summer concert, in a new venue, provides a lovely range of songs from Caccin’s “Ave Maria” (late 16th century) to Gordon Cree’s “A Scottish […]
West End Festival 2016: Gibson Street Gala, Sunday 19 June
12 Noon until 6 p.m. The Gibson Street Gala, a favourite event in the West End Festival, will once again offer great entertainment and fun for all the family. You can expect an array of entertainment and events including: children’s activities, artists’ displays, stalls and delicious food. Gibson Street has some of the best cafes, […]
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Summer Gathering and Remembering Douglas Moore, Burnbank Gardens, Sat 18 June, 2016
Saturday, 18th June, 2015 at 1pmBurnbank Gardens, Kelvinbridge, Glasgow G20 6HD Libby McArthur: actress/writer/director and patron of Queens Cross Housing Association will join the celebrations by opening the event and remembering Douglas. Neighbours, Councillors and representatives from housing associations, GWHA and QCHA will also be there. Douglas lived in the area for many years and […]
Thursday, June 16, 2016 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Bloody Scotland, Stirling, 9 – 11 September, 2016
The 2016 Bloody Scotland programme is here! All events are up and tickets available now! http://www.bloodyscotland.com/events Participating writers include Graeme Macrae Burnet Louise Welsh Donate to Team Bloody Scotland on the Caledonian Challenge
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University of Glasgow: Centre for Open Studies: Ten Writers Telling Lies West End Festival 2016
Ten Writers are participating in a project with the musician Jim Byrne to produce a book and complementary cd, which will be produced early 2017. In the meantime you can catch them perform their work at Three Events at the West End Festival 2016 Of the ten writers, six are students from the Centre for […]
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Centre for Open Studies, University of Glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, Ten Writers Telling Lies, West End Festival 2016, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
West End Festival 2016: Designer Maker Pop Up At The Doublet, Sunday 19 June.
Five designer/makers (and bakers) are popping up at the Doublet in Glasgow for a one-day shopping event during the Gibson Street Gala. The legendary Glasgow bar, The Doublet is hosting a designer/maker pop-up event during this year’s Gibson Street Gala Day featuring an outstanding line up of some of Glasgow’s finest designers and makers. […]
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West End Festival 2016, Jazz Choir Glasgow, OranMor Thursday 16 june
Musical Director: Outi Smith Special Guest: Eliot Murray, vocalist and saxophonist Jim Clelland Trio OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 8QX £10 in advance from the venue£12 on the door £11.50 (incl booking fees) Buy tickets at ticketweb Part of West End Festival 2016
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Tuesday, June 14, 2016 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
West End Festival 2016: For the love of Lou (A Night of Lou Reed) The Rio Cafe, 18 June.
For the love of Lou – a night of Lou Reed The Rio Cafe Saturday, 18 June, 2016 – 7.30 p.m. From the Velvet Underground to Lulu with Metallica, a host of local musicians pay tribute to Lou. Featuring : Grahame Skinner, Traquair, Scunner, Glasgow Glam Bangers, James Russell, The Rotations, Duglas T Stewart, […]
West End Festival 2016: Outdoor Cinema, Jurassic Park, University of Glasgow, Fri 17 June
Jurassic Park – outdoor cinema University Of Glasgow, G12 8QQ Friday 17 Jun 10:00pm £10 from Grosvenor Cinema http://www.grosvenorcinema.com The ever-popular outdoor pop-up cinema screenings return to the dramatic and atmospheric surroundings of the University of Glasgow’s famous Quad. We begin with Steven Spielberg’s classic dinosaur fantasy from 1993. Bring something to sit on and […]
Glasgow Stands With Pulse Orlando Vigil in George Square Monday, 13 June, 2016 – 5.30 – 6.30 p.m.
Glasgow Stands With Pulse Orlando Vigil in George Square Monday, 13 June, 2016 – 5.30 – 6.30 p.m. ‘With the tragic news of the shooting at the gay club Pulse in Orlando, we’re holding a vigil in George Square tomorrow evening to show our support for LGBTQ people worldwide, and to provide a space for […]
Sunday, June 12, 2016 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, LGBT Glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Ceangal – A celebration of Ireland and Scotland featuring Eddi Reader Monday 27 June 2016 Royal Concert Hall
Celtic Connections in association with Scottish Government and Irish Government presentsCeangal – A celebration of Ireland and Scotlandfeaturing Eddi ReaderMonday 27 June 2016New Auditorium at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall7.30pm – 8.45pm FULL LINE UP: Eddi ReaderAlan Kelly QuartetRoss Ainslie & Jarlath HendersonLandlessGuth nan GaelColette Bryce ( poet )Rody Gorman ( poet )Brian O’ hEadhra ( […]
West End Festival 2016: The first week was fabulous
West End Festival 2016 has a fantastic programme of events and it’s been a great first week. I’ve been out and about at a range of events and taking part in our own contribution: Ten Writers Telling Lies. We had a super first night of prose, poetry and music at Waterstones Bookshop on Byres Road. […]
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Saturday, June 11, 2016 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, West End Festival 2016, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
West End Festival 2016: Kelvin in the Kibble until 12 June, 2016
Family Fun Day 11 June, 2016 Enjoy live music and story-telling and take part in some Citizen Science looking at what lives in and around the River Kelvin. Start: 11am until 4pm. The Kibble Palace, Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, G12 8QX Kelvin at the Kibble An exhibition celebrating the River Kelvin curated by […]
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Friday, June 10, 2016 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, West End Festival 2016, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Twenty Five Percent Extra Exhibition, Second Year Fine Art Students, GSA June 11th and 12th 2016 12-5pm The Laurieston Arches
June 11th and 12th 2016 at 12-5pm The Laurieston Arches Second Year Fine Art Students at the Glasgow School of Art Organised entirely outwith the institution. http://twentyfivepercentextra.com/ The Purpose of the Exhibition In 2014 there was a major fire at Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh Building in Renfrew Street. This resulted in a section of […]
We Go Pedal, Family Cycling Extravaganza, Victoria Park, Saturday 18 June, 2016
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Thursday, June 9, 2016 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Sport, Walks, Cycling in Glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Kew Terrace Secret Gardens, Saturday 11 June, 2016
Garden Opening, Homemade Teas and Plant Stall Kew Terrace Secret Gardens, Off Great Western Road G12 0TG in the heart of Glasgow’s West End June 11th 2:00pm – 5:00pm. Great chance to wander around Kew Terrace, in and out of several private gardens, indulge in delicious homemade teas and buy some home grown plants at […]
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Monday, June 6, 2016 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
