Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Arika Episode 8: Refuse Powers’ Grasp, Tramway 21 – 23 October, 2016

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Film, Performance, Participation Friday 21 October – Sunday 23 October Tramway Pay what you can, no booking required Is there a link between how we’re divided into populations that can be caged and exiled by the prison-industrial complex, and the ways people’s bodies are violently categorised and segregated by race, class, gender or ability? Episode 8 celebrates […]

Read the full article: Arika Episode 8: Refuse Powers’ Grasp, Tramway 21 – 23 October, 2016

Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival 2016

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‘Time’ is the theme for the 2016 Festival, the very special 10th year, which will take place in venues across Scotland from 10th – 31st October. The Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival (SMHAFF) today announced its celebratory 10th annual programme, its most ambitious to date, featuring new theatre, film, music, comedy, visual art […]

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Spooky Movie Night at ProjectAbility 27 October, 2016

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ProjectAbility, 103 Trongate, G1 5HD 7 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. Join ProjectAbility on Thursday 27 October in your best spooky fancy dress (or not!) for the screening of cult-classic Frankenstein. Each entry includes pizza, a drink and a free raffle ticket. The raffle will be drawn on the night, and as usual you can expect […]

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Document Film Festival Thu 20 October – Sun 23 October 2016 CCA

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CCA Glasgow based Human Rights Documentary Film Festival entering its 14 year. Screenings £4 (£3) + £1 booking fee; selected events free. Book online / 0141 352 4900 More information at Document Film Festival Related CCA Events Document Opening Gala Kings of Nowhere (Los Reyes Del Pueblo Que No Existe) Thu 20 October 2016 Document […]

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Ring Time – a new piece for movement by Sally Beamish 100th Anniversary of Dalcroze UK

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Ring Time – a new piece for movement by Sally Beamish 100th Anniversary of Dalcroze UK The première, on Thursday 27 October at Drygate Brewery, 85 Drygate, Glasgow G4 0UT   As part of the centenary celebrations for Dalcroze UK, Glasgow-based composer Sally Beamish has been commissioned to write a 10-minute piece for three instruments […]

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Glasgow St Andrews Day Torchlight Parade, Saturday 26 November, 2016

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Another sparkling event from the West End Festival A winter torchlight parade for everyone! Saturday, 26 November, 2016 – 6.30 p.m. This evening celebration of Scotland’s patron Saint will take the form of a torchlight parade passing through the main parts of the west end using a rolling road closure. Samba Ya Bamba and SYB […]

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Music Café, Every Thursday Royal Concert Hall until 15 December, 2016

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Music Café is back! Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3NY Join us on a Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm for tea, coffee, cake & live music! We have a fantastic line-up this year, with some afternoon sessions featuring professional musicians from Live Music Now! See you at the Exhibition Hall at The Glasgow […]

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Magipup Festival, Scottish Mask and Puppet Theatre, 15 – 23 October, 2016

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Magipup Festival All Week Long Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre 8-10 Balcarres Avenue Glasgow G12 0QF With Shows, Workshops, Puppets, Magic and Paper/Toy Theatre, to keep everyone entertained and creative, rain or shine through the October School Holidays. Includes: Tom Thumb Ban Yan Theatre, The Three Billy Goats GRUFF and Puppet and Mask Making Open […]

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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 […]

Read the full article: Red Onions Are Actually Purple, Fundraiser for The Sindigo Foundation, Fail Better, McChuills 20 October, 2016

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 […]

Read the full article: Scotland After Brexit – Lessons From The Nordics, University of Edinburgh 29 October, 2016

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 […]

Read the full article: Get Active on Byres Road, European Mobility Week, 17 and 18 September, 2016

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