Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers.

Wear Your Hat Day, Brain Tumour Research, Thursday 24 March, 2016

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Wear Your Hat Day Brain Tumour Research Thursday 24 March, 2016 Register now for Wear A Hat Day 2016 — help us make it bigger, bolder and hattier than ever! Registration Or wear your hat and donate online at Donate at Just Giving #CloserToACure.

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The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show – free tickets up for grabs.

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 Glasgow West End Website has teamed up with the organisers of The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show to giveaway 50 pairs of tickets. The show is back at the SECC, Glasgow on 21 – 22 May, 2016 It’s a one-stop shop for all your needs, whether extending, undertaking a conversion, renovation or building your home […]

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The Rio Cafe, Tenth Birthday Party Saturday 19 March, 2016

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The Rio Cafe – Celebrating 10 years on the West end scene! Ten years a cafe; a venue, a creative arts hub, a friendly place, a familiar face and sometimes just a pub! ‘Join us for an epic celebration!’ ‘We’d like you all to get involved and share your memories/photos/video clips from the last 10 […]

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Glasgow Film Theatre Launches GFT Needs You Appeal

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Glasgow Film Theatre launches GFT Needs You Appeal – calling for the support of its audience in the completion of an exciting renovation project, scheduled for summer 2016. The ‘GFT Needs You’ appeal will enable audiences to play a part in the building’s future, by contributing to the ambitious second phase of the historic building’s […]

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The Rio Cafe, Tenth Birthday Party, Saturday 19 March, 2016

   The Rio Cafe 27 Hyndland Street, Glasgow G11 5QF Celebrating 10 years on the West end scene!Ten years a cafe; a venue, a creative arts hub, a friendly place, a familiar face and sometimes just a pub!Join us for an epic celebration! We’d like you all to get involved and share your memories/photos/video clips from […]

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All things Yellow! There’s no such thing as a Free Lunch Cafe Saturday 5 March, 2016

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All things Yellow!  Hosted by There’s no such thing as a Free Lunch Cafe Saturday 5 March, 2016 12 PM – 6 PM Free Lunch Cafe, 257 London ~Road, Glasgow G40 1PE Serving up a feast of yellow delights and getting in the mood for the Barrowland extravaganza later in the evening. Come meet old […]

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Fright Fest Glasgow Film Festival 2016

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FrightFest Passes are £70 and cover all 12 films on Friday 26 & Saturday 27 Feb 2016 ONLY. Tickets for The Forest, Thursday 25 February,  and individual tickets for the Fri/Sat films   Prices: £9.50 / £7.50 concessions. To book tickets: +44 (0)141 332 6535 / Buy tickets online Box Office at GFT 12 Rose Street, […]

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Tally’s Blood, Glasgow Caledonian University, GCU Celebrates 25 years, Wednesday 24 February, 2016.

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Tally’s BloodGlasgow Caledonian UniversityWednesday, 24 February 2016 from 19:30 to 22:00 GCU celebrates 25 years of classic play with BAFTA-winning actor Juliet Cadzow Playwright Ann Marie Di Mambro’s family’s cafe Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is to celebrate 25 years of the classic Scots play Tally’s Blood, written by GCU Professor Ann Marie Di Mambro, with […]

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University of Glasgow – Plans for a World Changing Campus

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Exhibition Wolfson Medical Centre The University of Glasgow is about to reach a major milestone in the journey to invest in its World Changing Campus at Gilmorehill.  A Masterplan has been designed for the existing campus and the Western Infirmary site, which the University takes over from the beginning of April, 2016. The University intends […]

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Peace Feather Disco, Glasgow, Saturday 9 April, 2016.

Peace Feather Disco

CND Fundraiser Grab your tiny dancers & join this original family dance party!Expect :– a fluffy dance floor full of feathers & colours– funky tunes & games – peace tattoos & badges– photo booth with props & crafts section – free snacks – parents’ corner with free tea/coffee All ages and fancy dresses welcome Tickets: […]

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Paul Puppet, The Rio Cafe – Playing Bowie records in aid of Marie Curie, 7 March, 2016

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  Paul Puppet plays Bowie records (in aid of Marie Curie) Monday, March 7, 2016 7 p.m. The Rio Cafe Paul plays Bowie records, plain and simple. A whole album here, a B-side there. Not a DJ set as such. There wll be a fabulous raffle and collection for Marie Curie too! https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ Event on […]

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Firewalk Challenge – The Blaze – King’s and Theatre Royal fundraising for Enable

Brave ‘soles’ from the King’s and Theatre Royal walked on fire to raise funds for the venues’ nominated charities Children 1st and ENABLE Scotland. The thirty- three firewalkers included Ambassador Theatre Group staff, restaurant and corporate partners, and charity volunteers. They were treading on hot embers burning at a mean temperature of 668°C! To put it […]

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David MacLennan – Portrait Unveiling, OranMor, Sunday 21 February, 2016.

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  David MacLennan Portrait Unveiling Sunday 21st February, 2016 – 6pm- Free admission Auditorium, OranMor, Top of Byres Road G12 Join us in our Auditorium to celebrate the unveiling of a portrait of our much missed David MacLennan. The painting is by Alexander Moffat and was commissioned by The Democratic Left. Maggie Chapman from the […]

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The Festival Club at The Stand, Glasgow International Comedy Festival 10 _27 March, 2016

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Festival Club – The Stand Comedy Club The Stand Comedy Club, 333 Woodlands Rd, Glasgow G3 6NG Part of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival – 10-27 March, 2016 Late night comedy at its best, right here at The Stand Comedy Club – cos who really wants an early night anyway? See the pick of international […]

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Glasgow International Comedy Festival 2016

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10 – 27 March, 2016 Fourteenth Brilliant Year – bringing world-class comedy to Glasgow Top comedy stars from around the UK will be complemented by the very best of home-grown Scottish talent for a comedy extravaganza at Europe’s largest comedy festival. 0844 873 7353 Acts include: Alun Cochrane, The Stand Comedy Club, 10 March, 2016. […]

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Glasgow Wood Recyling, Showroom Show Off, Friday 26 February, 2016.

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        Glasgow Wood Recycling Showroom Show Off Friday, February 26, 2016  1 PM Glasgow Wood Recycling Join Glasgow Wood Recycling to celebrate the launch of their brand-new retail space! Come along between 1 and 2pm to enjoy complimentary refreshments, live music and hear a few words from a speaker (TBC) before the official opening […]

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First IMAX Film Festival, Cineworld Imax Glasgow Science Centre, 27 February 2016

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 First Ever IMAX FILM FESTIVAL  Saturday 27 February, 2016 Put Saturday 27th February in your diary. It’s the date for Cineworld’s first ever IMAX FILM FEST; a chance to see some of the best films return to IMAX for one day only – with tickets just £3. IMAX is an immersive experience, putting you right […]

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Caring for the Clyde – 4th Citizen Science Meeting Clyde River Foundation Saturday, 27 February 2016

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Caring For The Clyde Saturday 27 February, 2016.  11:30 to 15:30 Come and celebrate 3 years of riverfly monitoring on the River Clyde at our 4th Citizen Science Meeting on Saturday 27th February 2016. Interested in getting involved in citizen science whilst looking after your local river? ‘The Clyde River Foundation has been coordinating citizen science […]

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Loving Our Land, Valentine’s Day at The Children’s Wood, North Kelvin Meado

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  Sunday 14th Feb, 2016. 12-4pm.   Build 90 Dens, Not Houses On Valentine’s Day The Children’s Wood and North Kelvin Meadow’ will be Loving our Land’ 12-4pm. Come along and together we will build 90 dens, not flats. Bring sticks, boxes, bits of material and help to create an alternative to building houses on North […]

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The Cuban Brothers – Kelvingrove Bandstand, Saturday 20 April, 2016.

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Cuban Brothers – Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow Saturday 30 April, 2016 The enigmatic Cuban Brothers bring their funky, sexy, soulful music, b-boy skills and riotous comedy to Glasgow’s iconic Kelvingrove Bandstand on April 30 as part of a tartan showcase of funk. Supported by Glasgow’s bombastic Shiverin’ Sheiks and more local artists, fans can expect a […]

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Southside Film Festival and Glasgow International Comedy Festival 2016

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Bringing some joy and joviality to the Southside As part of Glasgow International Comedy Festival, they’re screening some much-loved comedy classics at Govanhill Baths on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th of March. Kicking us off on the Friday night will be Ben Stiller’s zany fashion spoof Zoolander. With the hotly anticipated sequel Zoolander 2 released […]

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Bob Marley Birthday Party African Art Centre Saturday 6 February, 2016.

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Bass Warrior Sound System’s annual Bob Marley Birthday Celebration. Full Bass Warrior crew with Peter Brown, Crucial Roots and guest MCs .Best Dressed Chicken merchandise stall will be in attendance and the Rasta Kitchen will be open…. Tickets are £5.00 in advance and more on the door. Give thanks and praises! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bob-marley-birthday-party-tickets-21047110474 and more on […]

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North Kelvin Meadow Bonfire Jam, Saturday 6 February, 2016.

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  North Kelvin Meadow BONFIRE JAM Saturday 6 February, 2016 North Kelvin MeadowSanda St, Kelbourne St, Clouston St,  Glasgow, G20 8PU         Let’s celebrate this wonderful space together. Everyone in the North Kelvin Community is invited, feel free to bring along anyone else who’s interested. Hopefully see you there for a bonfire and a […]

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Free Gathering for World Peace, Glasgow, Sunday 31 January 2016

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   Sunday 31 January, 2016    6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Trades Hall85 Glassford Street, Glasgow G1 1UH ♥ The Miracle of Affirmative and Prayer… The Most Powerful Force on Earth… Women, Men and Children Stand in Peace… Be a Peace Emissary, a Peace Warrior, a Peace Messenger ♥ ♥ Gathering first in George Square at […]

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A Century of Style: Costume and Colour 1800 – 1899 Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum 25 Sept 2015 – 14 February 2016

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Another wonderful exhibition at Kelvingrove 25 September 2015–14 February 2016 Tickets: £5/£3 (with Gift Aid £5.50/£3.30)  under 16s FREE This beautiful exhibition of 19th-century clothing comes from Glasgow Museums’ collection of European costume. Showcasing some rarely seen examples of womenswear, menswear and children’s clothing, it considers how such clothes were made and where they were […]

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Winter Words Festival Pitlochry Festival Theatre 12 – 20 February 2016

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12 – 20 February, 2016 Winter Words Festival Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Port Na Craig, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross PH16 5DR Telephone: 01796 484 626 www.pitlochry.org.uk The twelfth Winter Words Festival welcomes a wealth of literary talent to Pitlochry Festival Theatre.  Some of the performers include Gregor Fisher, Magnus Linklaker, Tam Dalyell, Ronnie Browne (The Corries), Malachy […]

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Refuweegee Volunteer Event, Tron Theatre, Thursday 4 February, 2016

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Tron Theatre,  4 February, 2016, 7 p.m. This is your opportunity to come and find out about how you can further support Refuweegee. Volunteers are needed for a range of project activities.  If you fancy getting involved in packing, promoting, event planning and everything else in between, please come along next Thursday. Bring your enthusiasm, […]

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you can make a difference

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