What’s On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more.

Pat ByrneI have a Jaunt round the Glasgow West End notice boards to see what’s going on in the centre of the universe but I also rely on mailing lists and you getting in touch with your events. The listings are free for charitable organisations – small charge for profit making events. Email me details if you would like me to promote your event..

Africa in Motion Film Festival 2021

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15 to 31 October, 2021 The 16th edition of Africa in Motion! See Full Programme The festival will run from 15 to 31 October, with most films available for the duration of the festival. Once an audience member presses ‘play’ the film will be available for 48 hours playable directly on the Africa in Motion website after which, […]

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Black History Month, Being A Black Woman in Society Today

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Glasgow University Student of Colour Network On Tuesdays evenings throughout October, Glasgow University Student of Colour Network are hosting a collection of panel discussions that explore identity, intersectionality and race. Free Event, streamed live on GUSRC Youtube Channel.

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The Great Black History Quiz CRER

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Black History Month, October, 2021 Soulsa Bar, 87 Glassford Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G1 1UH Once again, CRER invite you to join their popular quiz night to test out your knowledge of Black History. Individuals and teams are welcome. It’s free to take part! Free event, drop […]

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Art for Africa in memory of Rony Bridges

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18 November, 2021 – 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Starchild Charity Invites you to their Art for Africa Live and Online Auction in memory of Rony Bridges. McTears Auctioneers The live auction will be an opportunity to meet the trustees of Starchild, some of the artists and other interested individuals. Please come and enjoy some […]

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Denise Mina, Creative Conversations

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University of Glasgow Monday 11 October, 2021 – 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Free & Open to the Public University Memorial Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ Register at EventBrite Denise Mina is the author of many novels including the Garnethill Trilogy of Garnethill (1998), Exile (2000) and Resolution (2001), the Patricia Meehan […]

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Nature Stories with Emily Dodd, The Children’s Wood

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Saturday 9 December, 2021 at 11 a.m. The Children’s Wood, Kelbourne/Clouston/Sanda Street, North Kelvinside Glasgow G20 8QW For families and kids under seven Books available to buy – cash only. The Children’s Wood, Facebook

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BFI London Film Festival 2021 at Glasgow Film Theatre

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6 – 17 October, 2021 Glasgow Film Theatre  is a Venue Partner for BFI London Film Festival for the second year, giving their audience the first chance to see a selection of exciting new titles from LFF on the big screen, at the home of film in Glasgow. The 65th BFI London Film Festival (LFF) […]

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Thursday, October 7, 2021 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers

Last Night in Soho, Glasgow Film Theatre

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Saturday 9 October, 2021 This screening will be followed by an exclusive pre-recorded on screen interview with Edgar Wright hosted by BFI Young Programmer Ramatoulie Bobb, in partnership with BFI Film Academy. A young woman is transported back to the 1960s in this endlessly inventive, time-travelling horror fantasy from the brilliant Edgar Wright. For sweet-natured, 1960s-obsessed […]

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Lizzie Reid at King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut

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Friday 8 October, 2021 at 8.30 p.m. Lizzie Reid at King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut 272A St Vincent St, Glasgow G2 5RL Tickets £ 10.00 / Age 18 And Up at  Ticketweb Newly signed to Seven Four Seven Six, Lizzie Reid is one of Scotland’s most promising talents. An emotionally raw songwriter, Reid’s songs explore […]

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Scottish Ensemble Common Sound at Cottiers

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21 October, 2021 – Performances: 6pm & 8pm Cottiers Theatre, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow What’s special about live music? Why do we gather together to listen to it? What part does the audience play in a live performance? Why not…just stay at home and stick a recording on? During Common Sound Scottish Ensemble […]

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Artie’s Halloween Singing Kettle at Cottiers

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28 October, 2021 – 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cottiers, 93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow G11 5PU From 1982 to 2015, The Singing Kettle was a phenomenon in the world of children’s entertainment. Artie now tours with his solo show – Artie’s Singing Kettle – bringing all of the old favourites (and some kettles!) to Cottiers. […]

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October Break Free Food Giveaway Glasgow’s East End

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Monday 11 October – Friday 15 October, 2021 11.30 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Glasow G34 9JW Event by  Platform Glasgow Autumn is here and Platform Glasgow East End  is returning with their free food programme for the October school holiday. Running from Mon 11 – Fri 15 October, from 11.30am […]

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Sunday Blues Muse at Caffeine

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The Linda Jaxson Trio Sunday 10 October, 2021 – 4 p.m. A chilled afternoon of live music. Tikets £6 from Caffeine or Email or Linda Jaxson on Facebook Caffeine, 110 Battlefield Rd, Langside, Glasgow G42 9JT  

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Glasgow Film Theatre Announces Return of Christmas Programme

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Christmas 2021 at Glasgow Film Theatre Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) has announced the return of its much-loved festive film programme for Christmas 2021. For thousands of Glaswegians, a trip to watch a Christmas film at GFT is a treasured annual tradition, providing a unique festive occasion for family celebrations, work nights-out, first dates and even […]

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Friday, October 1, 2021 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Cinema

Tanna Slamma Ding Dong, Tannahill Arts Festival

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Saturday 2 October, 2021 A bright night of spoken word from some of the best performance poets in the land, local voices, and sweet musical interludes. You will not want to miss this raucous and celebratory night hosted by Shaun Moore. Music from Patrick Brandes and Steve Nelson. Register at EventBrite Judges Slam Champion Lesley […]

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The Children’s Wood – Nicola Davies with Readings and Screening

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Tuesday 5 October, 2021 at 5 p.m. The Screening is suitable for children 7 plus but open to everyone. The books will be available to purchase (cash only) at the event. The Children’s Wood, North Kelvin Meadow, 76 Kelbourne St, Glasgow G20 8PR NicolaKidsBooks on Twitter  

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Atlantic Slavery Glasgow ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’

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Wednesday 29th September 2021 | 7.30pm BST | via Zoom Online Talk: Atlantic Slavery Hidden In Plain Sight In A Victorian City – Glasgow Heritage Trust Register for event Thomas Sulman’s Bird’s Eye View of Glasgow (1864) is perhaps the most famous of all such views of British cities. The splendid, panoramic detail underlines Victorian Glasgow remained […]

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Anti Racist Group Woodlands Community

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Wednesday 29 September, 2021 – 5.30 – 7 p.m. At Woodlands Terrace 66 Ashley Street, G3 6HW. Register your attendance Register attendance. Discussion Topics The current Exhibition at Glasgow Women’s Library. Life Support: Forms of Care in Art and Activism. In particular Alberta Whittle’s 3-screen Video work. Located, Glasgow Women’s Library. 23 Landressy Street. Glasgow […]

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Balloch Open Mic Blog: Dora Wright

Dora Wright has been a stalwart supporter of the Open Mic at the Balloch House Hotel from the beginning. She is also a member of the Leven Litts and Clydebank groups of writers. Mary Irvine’s Interview with Dora When did you start writing Poetry? I started writing poetry after a bad fall, when I fell […]

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Graeme Macrae Burnet – Glasgow Writer

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‘Case Study;’, longlisted for Booker Prize 2022 and shortlisted for Gordon Burn Prizeand Book of the Year in 2021 by The Spectator, The Scotsman and Waterstones Graeme will appear at ‘Meet the Author’ Byres Road Book Festival, 25 September, Hillhead Library. Graeme Macrae Burnet at Aye Write 2022 – 15 May 3 p.m. The Mitchell […]

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Volunteer Led Bike Ride

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Saturday 25th September, 2021 Join the second volunteer led group bike rides! Saturday 25th September meeting at the Terrace 66 Ashley St, G3 6HW at 9:45 AM for a 10AM sharp departure. 1PM. Gain cycle confidence, get to know cool cycle routes in your local and meet members of your community! You will be guided […]

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St Andrew’s Day– Torchlight Parade

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Saturday 27 November, 2021 at 6 p.m. Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 0UE Event by Halo Arts and Torchlight Parade The St Andrew’s Day Torchlight Parade is a unique and exciting community event set in the beautiful West End of Glasgow. Tickets Tickets – £9 general entry to event at Botanic Gardens and walk […]

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Ghost Signs Glasgow Exhibition Tour

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September 25th 2021 until December 21st 2021 Arlington Baths, 61 Arlington Street, Glasgow G3 6DT Special Preview at Arlington Baths for club members and guests. Friday 24 September, 7 p.m. ‘Terrific new ‘Ghost Signs’ exhibition launches at Arlington Baths with a special preview for club members and guests. Bring along a pal or two for […]

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West End Festival 2021

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Let’s Celebrate 25 Years 11 – 26 September, 2021 Wonderful to have the West End Festival back this September (finally!) Family Weekender at Websters 25 and 26 September, 2021 Sunday 19 September, 2021 Autumn Solstice Fire Show Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum 9 p.m. Events Include 11 September 1-5pm | Vinicombe Street Gala 1-5pm | […]

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Family Weekender at Websters

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25 and 26 September, 2021- 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.  West End Festival Websters Theatre and Bar 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G20 6NN (adjacent Kelvinbridge Underground) Websters Family Weekender Join the Websters team for an open weekend featuring a range of family friendly activities on the street outside including circus performers, buskers, street play, […]

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Screening: It’s Not All Rock and Roll

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Friday 24 & Saturday September, 2021 – 7.30 p.m. The Glad Cafe Preview Screening / Scottish Premiere plus Q & A Jim Burns, director of cult BMX Bandits music documentary Serious Drugs, returns with a glimpse of the greatest rock star you’ve never heard of. Musician, model and rock monster Dave Doughman and his band […]

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Glasgow’s Golden Generation – October Bunjee Jump

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Riverside Museum Saturday 16th October 2021 Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Rd, Partick, Glasgow G3 8RS Are you looking for your next adventure? GGC  have the answer! A bungee jump at the Riverside Museum. The 160ft Bungee Jump at the Riverside Museum in Glasgow offers an extremely exciting day out! As you travel the 160ft height […]

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The Sorries at Cottiers

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1 October, 2021 at 7.30 p.m. Cottiers, 93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow, G11 5PU The Sorries Live in Concert With guitars, bodhrans and mandolin in hand, The Sorries sing, play and banter their way through a selection of songs from the much-loved Scottish songbook. Although some date back over 300 years, the pair’s arrangements and harmonies […]

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Gathering the Seeds, Woodlands Community

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Thursday 23 September, 2021 Drop in between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Event by Woodlands Community Website Woodlands Workspace, 66 Ashley Street, Glasgow G3 6HW All welcome. Have you been growing this year? It’s time to gather in the seeds! Drop in and take part in a relaxed seed-sorting event at Woodlands Workspace 66 Ashley […]

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Anna H. Geerdes – Borderline Exhibition

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18 September, 2021 – 19 October, 2021 Compass Gallery is proud to present a third solo exhibition by the remarkable Anna Geerdes. A powerful and compelling set of paintings created for a solo exhibition which was postponed due to lockdown. The additional year has given Anna time to further develop and complete an even stronger […]

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