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..

First Cow, GFT

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5 – 13 June, 2021 Award-winning director Kelly Reichardt (Meek’s Cutoff, Wendy and Lucy) returns with the eagerly awaited First Cow, a gripping and glorious story of friendship and petty crime in the Old West. A taciturn loner and skilled cook (John Magaro) has traveled west and joined a group of fur trappers in Oregon Territory, though he […]

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Thursday, June 10, 2021 | Filed under: Cinema

The Father at GFT

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11 – 24 June, 2021 Anthony (Anthony Hopkins) is 81 years old. He lives alone in his London apartment and refuses all of the nurses that his daughter, Anne (Olivia Coleman), tries to impose upon him. Yet such a necessity is becoming more and more pressing for her, as she can’t see him every day […]

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Football Themed Movie Night at Glasgow Green EURO 2020 Fanzone

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Monday 5 July, 2021 – opens 5 p.m. Glasgow Film Festival will be part of the programme for the Glasgow UEFA EURO 2020 fan zone at Glasgow Green. Football-themed movie night at Glasgow Green Fanzone on Monday 5 July with screenings of Gregory’s Girl and Diego Maradona. Free tickets are available from  EURO 2020 website.

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Glasgow School of Art Digital Showcase 2021

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9th June – 20 June, 2021 Digital showcase, featuring work by over 500 graduating students GSA Graduate Showcase 2021 demonstrates role of creativity in tackling major issues facing the world today Associated events programme runs until 20 June Climate emergency and sustainability, race and decolonisation and post pandemic futures emerge as key themes Students at […]

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A Spotlight on Jack Knox – Compass Gallery

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The career of the artist Jack Knox spans over 5 decades. He studied at Glasgow School of Art and the Andre L’Hote Atelier, Paris, winning a string of prizes including the Carnegie Trust Travelling Scholarship, the Guthrie Award, several RSA awards, and the Scottish Arts Council Award. Knox, a ‘Glasgow Boy’ of the 1950’s era, […]

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The Hunterian: Jimmy Robert: Tobacco Flower

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11 June–5 September 2021 Hunterian Art Gallery, University of Glasgow, 82 Hillhead St, Glasgow G12 8QQ Admission free and by pre-booked timed ticket – Book Tickets HUNTERIAN TO PREMIERE NEW WORK FROM JIMMY ROBERT Tobacco Flower is a major body of new work by Jimmy Robert, made especially for Glasgow International. The project extends the […]

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Hillhead Summer Arts Academy 2021

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Summer Holiday Arts Project for Young People aged 6 – 12 years 5 – 9 July at Websters Theatre Glasgow A week long summer holiday arts project for young people aged 6-12 featuring workshops in drama, circus skills, prop making and more! Learn new skills, develop confidence and make new friends! Monday 5th – Friday […]

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Mansfield Park Street Festival 2021

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Saturday 26 June, 2021 – 12 Noon until 5 p.m. Mansfield Park, Nr Partick Cross, G11 5QW A day of festival fun at Partick’s Mansfield Park! Live Music Street Play Samba Bands Circus Performers Stalls and more. One of the first outdoor events in West of Scotland to go ahead this year! For more information […]

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Vinicombe Street Gala 2021

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Saturday 19th June, 2021 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Vinicombe Street Gala at the top of Byres Road Live music, street theatre, samba bands, circus performers, children’s activities and more! One of the first outdoor events in West of Scotland to go ahead this year! Performers include: SheBoom Think Circus Glasgow Folk Music Workshop […]

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Touring Scotland – Pop Up Opera 2021

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10 June – 28 August, 2021 Ticket price: From £5 Pop-up Opera is back on the road for Summer 2021 with a bumper tour featuring five of Gilbert & Sullivans’ best-loved hits!  Experience all the drama and wonder of grand opera on a miniature scale, with intimate open-air performances brought to life by a storyteller, two […]

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100 Years of the Barras Photography Exhibition

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The Arti San Toi Gallery 73 Moncur St. Calton in ra Barras Glasgow G40 2SL Exhibition Runs: 5/6 & 19/20 June, 2021 Arts and heritage event in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Barras Market  – @barras100fest The Barras100 aims to build community links and civic pride, raising public awareness of the rich historical […]

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Saturday, June 5, 2021 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Community event

Scottish Books Long Weekend

Books From Scotland – The Best Of Scottish Books 10 – 13 June, 2021 booksfromscotland.com/scottish-books-long-weekend The Scottish Books Long Weekend is a celebration of Scotland’s rich and diverse writing and publishing landscape. From Thursday 10th June to Sunday 13th June, BooksfromScotland and Publishing Scotland bring you a bounty of book events. Showcasing thrillers, teenage dreams […]

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Meet the Poet: Marcus Slease & Colin Herd

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 9th June, 2021 – 8pm until 9pm Event by Home Stage Two of Boiler House Press’s published poets: Marcus Slease and Colin Herd for a live hour of poetry reading, discussion, and answering questions from the online audience. Be sure to tune in, all for free! See Event on Facebook Marcus Slease Marcus Slease is a […]

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Contemporary Quilt Group, The Auld Kirk

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‘Fragmentation’ – Contemporary Quilt Group Exhibition – The Auld Kirk 8 June – 15 July 2021 The Auld Kirk and its graveyard are Grade A listed and together form one of the finest and oldest sites in the town of Kirkintilloch About this event Contemporary Quilt Group, 8 June – 15 July 2021 Auld Kirk […]

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Balloch Open Mic on Zoom

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Join Zoom Meeting – Balloch Writers’ Open Mic Headliner is Julie McNeill, prose and poetry writer, The first makar of the SWNT (Scottish Women’s national Football team) Monday 9th Join On Zoom Meeting ID: 868 5436 9222 Passcode: 9XKffC Also performing are: Catriona Malan Steven Hastings Lisa Murray Diane McKee Graham Morgan Ann MacKinnon  Dora […]

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Nomadland, GFT

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Saturday 5 – Thursday 17 June, 2011 Captions & Audio Description available Winner of three Oscars and four BAFTAs, Nomadland is a celebration of humanity, hope, independence and adventure starring the unparalleled Frances McDormand. An intimate film set within expansive Western landscapes that are a delight to behold on the big screen. Special re-opening night […]

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021 | Filed under: Cinema

Sheffield Doc Festival 2021 at GFT

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Saturday 5 – Sunday 13 June, 2021 Sheffield Doc/Fest is an international film and arts festival with a mission to spark imaginations and empower capacity for change by celebrating, championing and debating documentary film. Glasgow Film Theatre is delighted to be  a host venue for the festival this year, giving Glasgow film fans the chance […]

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Gunda, GFT

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5 – 10 June, 2021 If Babe stole your heart and changed your eating habits, then wait until you meet Gunda. Master director Viktor Kossakovsky’s labour of love is a beguiling ode to sow Gunda (the name means female warrior) and her adorable newborn piglets. Filmed in black and white on farms in Norway, Sweden and the UK, […]

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Sound of Metal GFT

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5 – 8 June, 2021 Riz Ahmed is superb in Sound of Metal, the remarkably assured feature debut from Darius Marder about a heavy metal drummer who is forced to re-evaluate his place in the world after losing his hearing. Ex-addict Ruben (Riz Ahmed) is on tour with his girlfriend and band-mate Lou (Olivia Cooke), hammering out ferocious sets […]

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After Love, GFT

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5 – 10 June, 2021 Mary Hussain (Joanna Scanlan) converted to Islam when she married her husband Ahmed, and has a close and loving relationship with both her husband and his family. When Ahmed dies suddenly and unexpectedly, Mary finds herself a widow in her early 60s. A day after burying her husband, she discovers […]

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Creative Conversations: David Robertson

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Monday 07 June 2021 – 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. On Zoom Creative Conversations with Indigenous Canada co-hosted by Creative Writing and the Hunterian Associates Program Free  Tickets at Eventbrite This event will be hosted on Zoom and you will be sent a link to attend the meeting once you book on Eventbrite. David A. […]

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Aye Write on Demand 2021

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Aye Write Online Events are available to stream on demand for three weeks after original broadcast date. For £50 for Festival Pass you can view 69 events with 120 authors. Book Festival Pass Or buy tickets for individual events at £5 each. Browse Individual Events

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Refugee Festival Scotland 2021

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14 June – 20 June, 2021 Whatever the weather, Glaswegians can expect a warm welcome at Refugee Festival Scotland – and a packed programme of colourful events showcasing refugee arts and culture. From live music and dance to online art shows, film screenings, gaming marathons and family-friendly picnics, the festival has something for everyone. The […]

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Riverside Festival Glasgow 2021 – Online

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28 May 2 p.m. unti 30 May at 11 p.m.  Riverside Festival 2021 Online event – Free Event on Facebook Details Event by UK Music festival Event RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL 2021 May 28/29/30 FRIDAY: Jamie xx + much more ————– SATURDAY: Disclosure + much more ————– SUNDAY: Amelie Lens + much more –LAST ENTRY– 7pm on […]

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Before Now – Memoir of a Toerag by Moira McPartlin

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Memories can mend more than broken bones ‘A brilliant depiction of family, the highs and lows of growing up, and a wonderful narrator who feels like a friend. I flew through it.’ Ross Sayers, author of Daisy on the Outer Line In Praise of Moira McPartlin ‘Moira McPartlin’s prose is rich but unpretentious, her storytelling […]

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Glasgow Jazz Festival 2021

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Three Dat Digital Festival – Friday 18 and Sunday 20 June, 2021 Musical talent from across Scotland will perform at the 35th Glasgow Jazz Festival this June. Glasgow Jazz Festival has announced the first bill of artists who are set to perform as part of their three-day digital festival for 2021, taking place between Friday […]

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ProjectAbility – Online Exhibition ‘Altered Space’

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Altered Space is an online exhibition launching on 28th May 2021 x3 continues with online exhibition, “Altered Space”, hosted by Glasgow studio Project Ability Leading disability arts organisations across the UK are working together on a series of online exhibitions showing work by learning-disabled artists. The exhibitions – part of a project titled ‘x3’ – […]

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Bob Law: Gardens of Eden

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Walks and Photography Glasgow Parks During our long year of Covid 19 local parks have been more important than ever to escape into especially for people/families without a decent sized garden or those living in flats or tenements. At the moment, in May 2021, many are at their best with tulips, bluebells, azaleas and rhododendrons […]

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SWG3 Opens New Gallery – Yard Life

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Opening on Thursday 27th May, 2021 A new urban arts gallery for the graffiti and street art community SWG3, Scotland’s leading multi-disciplinary arts venue, has  announced the launch of its new urban arts gallery – Yard Life. Opening on Thursday 27th May, the gallery marks the first exciting step in SWG3 and Yardworks’ bold plans […]

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Slow Nature Walk, Woodlands Community

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Sunday, 30 May, 2021 at 11 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. Kelvinbridge, Underneath Kelvinbridge, next to Inn Deep, Glasgow G12 8HH Join Katrina Caldwell for a Slow Nature Walk, taking in your surroundings along the Kelvin Walkway About this event Since the start of the pandemic, Woodlands Community has been encouraging people to spend time in […]

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