I 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. Jaws 50 at GFT
Saturday 30 August – Thursday 4 September, 2025 You’re gonna need a bigger screen! Five decades since its original release, Jaws’ story of failed leadership in the face of a mounting deadly crisis is more relevant than ever. A local sheriff, a marine biologist and an old seafarer set out to capture a great white shark, and […]
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Friday, August 29, 2025 | Filed under: Cinema
Take 2: Treasure Planet at GFT
Saturday 30 August, 2025 at 11.30 a.m. When space galleon cabin boy Jim Hawkins (Joseph Gordon-Levitt)discovers a map to an intergalactic “loot of a thousand worlds,” a cyborg cook named John Silver teaches him to battle supernovas and space storms on their journey to find treasure. Tickets Every child attending a Take 2 screening receives […]
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| Filed under: Cinema, Kids and young people
The Toxic Avenger Uncut at GFT
Saturday August, 30, 2025, 6 p.m. Sunday, August 31, 2025, 7.10 p.m. September, 4 2025 8.15 p.m. When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze (Peter Dinklage), is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he’s transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to saviour, taking on ruthless corporate […]
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Cineworld Big Screen Weekend
Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 August, 2025 All tickets only £4 each. At all Cineworld Cinemas including Renfrew Street, Glasgow. Buy tickets Films Screening
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Tomboy at GFT
Sunday 31 August, 2025, 7.30 p.m. For the August Queer Cinema Sundays screening, GFT showing the second feature by director Celine Sciamma (Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Petite Maman) which offers a tender exploration of youth and gender identity. Upon arriving in a new neighbourhood on the outskirts of Paris one summer before school starts, […]
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| Filed under: Cinema, LGBT Glasgow
As Tears Go By
Saturday 30 August, 2025 2.20 p.m. Tuesday 2 September, 2024 8.30 p.m. In the Mood for Love, director Wong Kar Wai’s scintillating debut feature is a kinetic, hyper-cool crime thriller graced with flashes of the impressionistic, daydream visual style for which he would become renowned. Set amidst Hong Kong’s ruthless, neon-lit gangland underworld, this operatic saga of […]
Lanarkshire Climate Action Festival
8 – 21 September, 2025 Enjoy a diverse programme of events throughout the festival: See programme See events on Facebook Climate Action Lanarkshire on Facebook Tuesday 9 September, 1 – 3 p.m. David Livingstone Centre Would you like to enhance your comms skills and capacity to better tell the stories of the great work you […]
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Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
William Young Swimming School, Glasgow
William Young FIOS, MIOS (TD) Swim School William Young Swim School Glasgow – Swimming classes for adults and children. Recruiting: Swimming Instructors – Level 1/2 Current disclosure certificate required. Email or telephone: 07986884556 www.glasgowswimminglessons.com Buy Vouchers For Swimming Lessons in Glasgow or Clydebank Vouchers available for 1 – 5 lessons – Contact William to arrange: Tel: 07986884556 williamyoungswimschool@gmail.com […]
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| Filed under: Best In The West, Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Classes and Workshops, Clubs in Glasgow, Courses, Health and Fitness, Mothers' Day, Pat's Home Page Blog, Sport, Walks, Cycling in Glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
People Make Glasgow Theatre – Alexander Thomson Society
Saturday 30 August, 2025, 1 p.m. The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN In association with The Mitchell Library A talk exploring Glasgow’s rich theatrical culture, focusing on the recent history of the Citizens’ Theatre and its contribution to the city over the past fifty years. Paul Bassett has been involved in theatre and […]
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Monday, August 25, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Glasgow Doors Open Days 2025, Explorathon at Advanced Research Centre
20th and 21st September, 2025 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Advancd Research Centre, University of Glasgow, Chapel Lane, Off Byres Road, G11 6EW From cutting-edge engineering to arts and humanities, dip into the fantastic research happening on your doorstep, with family-friendly activities and exhibits. Part the Scotland-wide “Explorathon” festival, in partnership with Glasgow Doors Open […]
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| Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Doors Open Days, Pat's Home Page Blog, University of Glasgow Advanced Research Centre, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Ballad Lines at Cottiers
Monday, 15 September, 2025, 7.30 p.m. Corttiers, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, G11 5PU Buy tickets Concert at Cottiers with Ballad Lines Celebrating the launch of the Ballad Lines Studio Cast Album. One night only to hear a concert performance of the songs from Ballad Lines (formerly A Mother’s Song) the heart-opening musical created by award-winning […]
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Sunday, August 24, 2025 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, Music, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Rant – live album recording at Cottiers
Thursday, 11 September, 2025 8 p.m. – 10.15 p.m. Cottiers, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, G11 5PU Join RANT for this special gig as they record a live album here in Glasgow! With four recordings under their belt -two of them made in churches – the time has come for Scotland’s chamber-folk quartet to make […]
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Scottish Writers Centre – Script Writing Workshop with Gail Winters
Thursday, 4 Sep 2025 – Saturday , 27 Sep 2025, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. SWC Scriptwriting Workshop Series Theatre 118, 118 Osborne Street Osborne Street Glasgow G1 5RP A Ruby McCann Writing School Event ❤️ The Scottish Writers Centre is hosting four scriptwriting workshops with Gail Winters in September 2025. If this is something […]
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Friday, August 22, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Classes and Workshops, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Sex (Oslo Stories Trilogy) at GFT
22 – 28 August, 2025 GFT 12 Rose Street, G3 6RB Part of Dag Johan Haugerud’s trilogy of stand-alone films ruminating on modern relationships, Sex follows two men, both in heterosexual marriages, who have an unexpected experience that challenges them to reconsider their understanding of sexuality, gender, and identity. One has a sexual encounter with another man, […]
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Sorry Baby
22 – 28 August, 2025 Something bad happened to Agnes. But life goes on… for everyone around her, at least. Blending heartache, humour and healing, Sorry, Baby is the stunning and star-making debut from director, writer and actor Eva Victor, also starring Naomi Ackie and Lucas Hedges. As sharp as it is tender, Sorry, Baby is a quietly powerful […]
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Eddington at GFT
22 – 28 August, 2025 Hindsight is 2020. In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and mayor (Pedro Pascal) sparks a powder keg as neighbour is pitted against neighbour in Eddington, New Mexico. Also starring Emma Stone, this jet black satirical comedy is a distinctive take on the neo-Western genre […]
Take 2: How To Train Your Dragon at GFT
Saturday 23 August, 2025 – 11.30 a.m. From three-time Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter […]
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Materialists at GFT
15 – 28 August, 2025 Set against the backdrop of New York City’s luxury-driven dating culture, Celine Song’s follow-up to her exceptional debut Past Lives follows the relationships between a young, ambitious New York City matchmaker (Dakota Johnson), her seemingly perfect match (Pedro Pascal) and her imperfect ex (Chris Evans). GFT, 12 Rose Street, G3 6RB Buy […]
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Thursday, August 21, 2025 | Filed under: Cinema
Victoria Park – Spring into Summer
Saturday 30 August, 2025 – 12 p.m. – 4 p.m Victoria Park, Victoria Park Drive South, Glasgow G14 9QR Event by Glasgow Eco Trust, Victoria Park Community Trust, Glasgow and Get Neil Join Glasgow Eco Trust and Victoria Park Community Trust for a FREE family fun day with lots of activities including (subject to final confirmation) Music 12:10-12:45 Partick […]
Open Day at The Citizens Theatre
Sunday 24 August, 2025, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Citizens Theatre 0 Gorbals Street, Glasgow G5 9DS Celebrations continue on Sunday with another full day of free activities, welcoming Glasgow back into the Citizens Theatre. Building on Saturday’s procession and first look inside, Sunday offers even more opportunities to explore the building, take part in […]
Express Yourself at Locavore
Friday 29 August, 2025, 7.30 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. Open mic with @tellitslantpoetrybookshop at Locavore, 349 Victoria Rd, Glasgow G42 7SA Come along and sign up on the night to recite some poetry. Bring your own bottle. Tea and coffee are on sale too. It will be a great night. Host: Carla Woodburn
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Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
The Clutha Festival 2025 – Part 1.
Friday 29th August – Monday 1st September,2025 Outdoor Stage, The Clutha Bar, 167 -169 Stockwell Street, G1 4SP Friday 29 from 5pm, Saturday 30 from 2:30pm, Sunday 31 from 12:30pm and Monday 1 Sept. from 6pm! 4 days, 2 stages, 18 acts/bands ALL FREE ENTRY! (Schedule available soon at The Clutha Bar Facebook) Music from: […]
Music for Mary’s Meals
Sunday 7 September, 2025, from 12 Noon Outside Nostrana, 72 Hyndland Road, Glasgow G12 9UT An afternoon of live music community and merriment from Nostrana and WestFest in aid of Mary’s Meal’s Featuring live music from local artists, and community groups. Only £10 + BF with net proceeds going to Mary’s Meals Tickets at Eventbrite […]
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Irish Roots Programme, Govanhill
Thursday 21 August, 2025, 6.30pm – 8.00pm Regular 3rd Thursday of the month Irish History Group meetings The Deep End, 21 Nithsdale Street, Glasgow G41 2PZ This week ‘s meeting will report back on the Irish Roots programme, the 17 singers who came over from the Inishowen Traditional Singers’ Circle, Maura McRobbie and The Derry […]
Golden Friendships Music Festival
Saturday 30 August, 2025, 2 p.m.- 10 p.m. Golden Friendships Community Hall, 18 Nairn Place, Dalmuir, Clydebank G81 4AU Clydebank, All Welcome – Come along for a full day of live music, with 8 live acts for £7.50. The Busted Coupons, James Shearer, XhibitX Lewis Baird, Sam Baird & Janet McMillan Baird, Norrie Baird, Ant […]
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Monday, August 18, 2025 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Music, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Ukrainian Family Fun Day – Victoria Park
24 August, 2025, 12 – 4 p.m. Victoria Park, Victoria Park Drive S Whiteinch, Glasgow G14 9QR Open to everyone – music , yoga, Tennis , pickleball , football , fire brigade , face painting , model boat club , police , magician , balloon modelling , volleyball , tots games and more ! Free […]
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Eman Al Haj Ali – Gaza. We won’t be silenced
Saturday 16 August, 2025 – 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. The Ark & Radio Ramadan365, 70 Coplaw Street Glasgow G42 7JG Eman Al Haj Ali – We won’t be silenced (in person and by Zoom) By Scottish PEN, Irish PEN and Wales PEN Cymru Eman Alhaj Ali is a Palestinian freelance journalist, writer, translator, and […]
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Saturday, August 16, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Mischief Makar at Eastwood Park Theatre
Saturday, 30 August, 2025, 7.30 p.m. Eastwood Park Theatre and Gallery, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, Glasgow G46 6UG The final scheduled performance of Kevin P. Gilday’s Mischief Makar – your last chance to catch this crowd-pleasing show in the Southside of Glasgow. Buy tickets Bringing together brand-new pieces and greatest hits from his back catalogue, […]
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Take 2: A Bug’s Life
On behalf of “oppressed bugs everywhere,” an inventive ant named Flik hires a troupe of warrior bugs to defend his bustling colony from a horde of freeloading grasshoppers led by the evil-minded Hopper. Every child attending a Take 2 screening receives a free ticket for themselves and one free tickets for their accompanying adult. Free […]
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Thursday, August 14, 2025 | Filed under: Cinema
Motherboard at GFT
15 – 21 August, 2025 Filmed over 20 years by BAFTA award-winning director Victoria Mapplebeck, Motherboard charts the joy, pain and comedy of raising a child alone. It’s a celebration of messy lives and proof that epic journeys can begin and end at home. At the age of 38, Victoria found herself single, pregnant and broke. Unable […]
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