Merchant City Festival 2016: Slavery and Abolition Saturday 30 July, 2016 City Halls
The Merchant City: Slavery and AbolitionSaturday 30 July, 2016City Halls12.00 p.m. – 1.00 p.m. Stephen Mullen leads a guided tour through Glasgow’s mercantile past and connections with slavery and abolitionism. Stephen Mullen leads a guided tour through Glasgow’s mercantile past and examines the connections between tobacco, sugar, slavery and abolitionism. This tour reveals the city’s […]
Monday, June 27, 2016 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Merchant City Festival, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Merchant City Festival, Tron Theatre Family Storytelling Saturday 30 July, 2016
Tron Theatre: Family Storytelling Saturday 30 July, 2016 – 10.30 – 11.15 a.m. Little imaginations & big adventures Storytelling sessions brought to life using props, movement, music and creative play and carefully designed to stimulate the senses. Most importantly lots of fun for children and parents too! Pre -fives £5 Box Office 353 8000 More […]
Glasgow Comic Festival & Scottish Writers’ Centre Putting words in balloons Tue 28 June 2016, CCA
Glasgow Comic Festival & Scottish Writers’ Centre Putting words in balloons Tue 28 June 2016 7pm, £6 (£3/Free for SWC Members) on the door, Clubroom All ages 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events Glasgow Comic Festival Tue 28 June — Sun 3 July 2016 CCA Respect for comics as an artform is now higher than […]
Sunday, June 26, 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
West End Festival 2016: The Great American Songbook 2, University Chapel 26 June – 3 p.m.
The Great American Songbook 2University Chapel, University of GlasgowUniversity Avenue, G12 8QQ Sunday 26 Jun 3:00pm Following their Saturday evening concert up in Maryhill, come and hear a delightful Sunday afternoon concert from Perform America International as they present a programme of popular classics and show songs with the Mid-West Young Artists Conservatory Orchestra, […]
Glasgow School of Art – Degree Show 2016 18 – 25 June 2016
It was another brilliant year at The Glasgow School of Art Degree Show with their fabulously talented students. Here are some of their wonderful designs: Degree Show 2016 Glasgow School of Art 167 Renfrew St, Glasgow G3 6RQ 18 – 25 June, 2016 The annual undergraduate Degree Show featuring work from graduating students across the […]
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West End Festival 2016: The Ideal Hut Show 3 – 26 June, 2016
West End Festival 2016: The Ideal Hut Show 3 – 26 June, 2016 Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Rd, Glasgow, Glasgow City G12 0UE Touring Scotland, and arriving in the Botanic Gardens in time for the West End Festival, 18 standard garden sheds will be transformed by leading architects, artists and designers from Scotland […]
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The Cottier Project, June 2016
Events performed at Cottier Theatre, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow, G11 5PU The Cottier Chamber Project began in 2011, as part of Glasgow’s West End Festival. The series expanded over subsequent years, launching a pilot dance project, The Cottier Dance Project, in 2014, and becoming an independent festival for the fifth edition in 2015. […]
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West End Festival 2016: Summer Market Coach House Trust Saturday 25 June, 2016
Free entry 10:30am-4:00pm Fabulous Fun Filled Family Market on Saturday 25th June. Plants and arts & crafts sales, homebaking, tea & coffee, BBQ, art gallery and musical entertainment from our resident band Children’s activities including the Animal Man’s mini zoo, a bouncy castle, face painting and sow & grow all taking place within the secret […]
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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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 […]
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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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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, […]
