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. Remembering Alasdair Gray / Paradise
Launch of Gray’s final major work, PARADISE, published by Canongate Books 5th November 2020, 6pm A digital celebration of the life and works of Glasgow’s polymath Alasdair Gray at this special two-headed event featuring some of those who knew him best. Celebrating the publication of Gray’s PARADISE, the third part of his trilogy responding to […]
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Thursday, November 5, 2020 | 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, Zoom and online events
Who’s Zoomin Who? Music, Copyright and Precarity
Thursday 12 November 2020 7 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. College of Arts University of Glasgow Free Online Event – Register at EventBrite Part of Being Human Exhibition If you’ve ever wondered how music is created, where copyright fits in, and the impact that Covid-19 has had on musicians and the music industry, this event is […]
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Landmarks: Hugh MacDiarmid’s Brownsbank
Paintings by Alexander Moffat and Ruth Nicol, Poems by Alan Riach University of Glasgow Arts – Online Event 24 November, 2020 at 5 p.m. Free – Register at EventBrite Join the event 16:30 for a 17:00 start. About this Event ‘Landmarks: Hugh MacDiarmid’s Brownsbank’ brings together portraits by Sandy Moffat, landscapes by Ruth Nicol and poems by Alan Riach. […]
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| Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Zoom and online events
‘Everything Passes Everything Remains’ Chris Dolan, Book Launch
Saturday, 7 November, 2020 12 noon. Join Chris for a short virtual cycle ride on Saturday 7th, 12 midday? The plan had been for a troupe leaving Edinburgh and another from Glasgow to MEET HALFWAY at the Kelpies. Covid decided otherwise. The virtual launch of ‘Everything Passes Everything Remains’ (Saraband Books,) – in partnership with […]
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The Wild West of Scotland
From Buffalo Bill to Outlander University of Glasgow College of Arts Friday, 20 November 2020, 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. Register for Online Event at EventBrite A multimedia storytelling event recounting and reassessing some remarkable moments in Scottish-Native American history. Part of Being Human Festival, 12 – 22 November, 2020 About this Event A multimedia […]
Celtic Connections 2021 – Online
15 January – 2 February, 2021 Celtic Connections 2021 – Europe’s largest winter music festival In 2021 Celtic Connections will present concerts using an online platform. Top quality performances will be available to view online across the 19 days with some of the biggest names on the Scottish music scene and beyond appearing on screens […]
Book Week Scotland: Arlington Baths Recommends
Book Week Scotland: 16-22 November 2020 In November Arlington Baths Club is usually gearing up to participate in Book Week Scotland. Sadly that’s not possible this year because of Coronavirus – however they have highlighted some online events they think will be of interest. Their regular Book Week Scotland collaborators Ringwood Publishing have several free […]
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Wednesday, November 4, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Welcome to Hgff20 with Co-Directors Eirene Houston and Hugo Rivalt
Online event TUESDAY, 10 NOVEMBER 2020, 6.45 p.m. – 7.20 p.m. Hosted by Havana Glasgow Film Festival Join Eirene Houston in Glasgow and Hugo Rivalta in Havana as they introduce HGFF’s sixth Festival, discuss their personal highlights of the programme and the theme of Extraordinary Cuba and answer questions from the public. This session will be […]
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Seven New Strawberries – Book Launch
Monday, 16 November 2020 7.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. Hosted by Scottish Universities’ International Summer School Online event – Free via Eventbrite Scottish Universities’ International Summer School (SUISS) is proud to present Seven New Strawberries: seven new translations of Edwin Morgan’s poem ‘Strawberries’ into seven world languages. Together, and with the translators’ accompanying commentaries, they […]
Seahorse Saturday
Saturday 14 November, 2020 – 2p.m. – 4 p.m. Dream and Relax Seahorse Publications Hosted by Linda Jackson line up includes: Alan Riach reading Janet Paisley Charlie Gracie introducing George Gibson and Sheila Templeton with Lesley Benzie. Free Online Event – Register at Eventbrite Linda Jackson – chatting with Pat Byrne – Jim and Pat’s […]
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Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance – Online Presentations
Online audiences can now learn about the work of Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance A team of experienced volunteer speakers is going digital to ensure Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) takes its life-saving story to thousands of people across Scotland. Each year, the charity – which operates two helicopter air ambulances based at Perth and […]
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Tuesday, November 3, 2020 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog, Zoom and online events
Balloch Open Mic: Something from the Archives
Balloch Open Mic Blog, November, 2020 Trawling through some past writings I came across the following. Thought it might be of interest to those new to the Open Mic or thinking of paying a visit if/when. (Mary Irvine) Thanks are due to those who came at the beginning and continued to support the event on […]
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Book Launch: Murder at the Mela, Leela Soma
Virtual Book Launch – Wednesday, 4 November, 2020 at 7 – 8.30 p.m. Virtual launch of Leela Soma’s highly anticipated new novel, Murder at the Mela. Glasgow’s first Asian DI joins the ranks of great fictional Scottish detectives adding to highly popular Tartan Noir. About Murder at the Mela Alok Patel is thrown in at […]
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Monday, November 2, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Leela Soma writing and blogging, Zoom and online events
Creative Conversations: Daisy Lafarge
University of Glasgow Monday 02 November 2020, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Daisy Lafarge in conversation with Sophie Collins Zoom Event Tickets at EventBrite You will be sent the link to attend the meeting after you book. Daisy Lafarge’s first poetry collection, Life Without Air, and a novel, Paul, are forthcoming from Granta Books. Her pamphlets include understudies […]
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2020 Halloween Window Wanderland Anderston
31 October, 2020 4.30 p.m. until 8.30 p.m. Anderston Hallowe’en Window Wanderland The Pyramid at Anderston, 759 Argyle Street, G3 8DS SCARE AND SHARE! Anderston Primary Parent Council and The Pyramid at Anderston, All treats no tricks for a covid-safe guising alternative! A magical spooky outdoor trail of windows in the local community around Anderston. […]
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Saturday, October 31, 2020 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Hallowe'en in Glasgow, Kids and young people
Halloween Apocalypse Glasgow
Saturday, 31 October, 2020 at 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Kelvingrove Square Hosted by Parkgrove Terrace Lane & Kelvingrove Square Residents’ Association It seems Guising will not be going ahead this year. Although residents can’t actually meet you can come along to the spooky display in Kelvingrove Square. If you have a pumpkin or turnip […]
Window Wanderland – Windows of Wonder Glasgow
Windows of Wonder Walk – North Kelvinside 31 October, 2020 and 1 November – 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. You’re invited to create and spectate. North Kelvin Community Windows event to create a light/shadow design for your window and display it on Sat&Sun Oct 31st& Nov 1st, 2020. Between 6-9pm. Points will be awarded for […]
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Ghost Stories from Around the World
Friday, 30 and Saturday 31 October 2020 from 19:00 (The Video will be begin at 7pm and will remain until midnight for viewing.) Hosted by The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall Online Event Tickets Ticket holders will be emailed a private link to the video 1 hour before streaming. As Hallowe’en approaches, the nights become darker, there’s […]
Loch Lomond Faerie Trail, Halloween 2020
Book Scary Faerie Tale for Halloween The new trail markers pair with an exciting new activity booklet filled with magical illustrations to guide you around the trail. The Spider’s Curse is suitable for the whole family and the activity book comes with an additional 10 pages of magical puzzles and colouring to complete afterwards at […]
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Friday, October 30, 2020 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Hallowe'en in Glasgow, Kids and young people
The Haunted Concert Hall
From 31 October, 2020 2 p.m. Hosted by Live Nation Concert A family concert packed with epic Halloween hits, some tricks and plenty of treats… Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is teaming up with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and RSNO Junior Chorus for spine-chilling performances in a ghost-busting film, THE HAUNTED CONCERT HALL Premieres at […]
Arts and Crafts Market Online
Favourite Scottish Artists 31 October, 2020 ar 1 p.m. and 1 November, 2020 1 p.m. Hosted by Art & Craft Online Markets Online event Are you missing the art and crafts you usually see at Christmas Events? The Online Market will feature a selection of your favourite artists and crafters from events across Scotland! All the […]
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| Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Markets, Shopping
Glasgow Science Centre Spooktacular 2020
Friday 30 October, 2020, 7 p.m. HALLOWE’EN IN GLASGOW This year, Scotland’s biggest indoor Halloween party is going online and coming to you! GSC At Home presents… The Halloween Spooktacular – bringing you all the thrills and fun of Glasgow Science Centre’s famous family Halloween night into your living room at 7pm on Friday 30 […]
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Hallowe’en Quiz Night with Duglus
30 October, 2020 at 8 p.m. Duglas and his best monkey friend Slappy are back with a brand new special quiz to celebrate the spooky season. Go on, give your brain a good work out while having fun. Link to donations Thank you for your support. Hosted by BMX Bandits See Facebook Page for link […]
GFT – Coronavirus – Cinema to close temporarily from 2 November
Important Update from GFT Following new Covid-19 guidance issued by the Scottish Government today (29 October), placing Glasgow in Level 3, GFT will be closed temporarily from Monday 2 November, 2020. GFT anticipates being closed for a minimum of 2 weeks and so have cancelled all screenings from 2-15 November. If you have booked tickets […]
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| Filed under: Cinema, Coronavirus
Being Together: Book Free Outdoor Space – Woodlands Community Garden
Woodlands Community Don’t be alone this winter. If you don’t have a garden where you can meet your family or friends outdoors, Woodlands Community has the perfect solution. Book free outdoor space to safely meet with friends and family. Book at Evenbrite Woodlands Community is offering their Workspace Terrace, 66 Ashley Street, Glasgow G3 6HW […]
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Wednesday, October 28, 2020 | Filed under: Coronavirus, Free Events, Woodlands Community
Mary Irvine’s Blog: Something for Hallowe’en
Witch Hunting in Scotland Scotland was one of the countries in Europe where a lot of witch hunting took place. There were five national large scale witch hunts in Scotland between 1590 and 1662. Most of these were concentrated in the East Coast and the Borders, but there were also cases in the West. Not […]
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Tuesday, October 27, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Hallowe'en in Glasgow, Mary Irvine: Writer and Philhellene, Writing
Creative Conversations: Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o
Thursday 29 October 2020 6.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. Zoom Event – You will receive link after you Register on EventBrite “A tremendous writer… It’s hard to doubt the power of the written word when you hear the story of Ngugi wa Thiong’o” – The Guardian Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o is an urgent and vital writer, […]
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Friday, October 23, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, Zoom and online events
‘Words From Battlefield’ – Book Launch
24 October, 2020 2 p.m. Online Event Collection of poetry and prose from the creative writing class at Finn’s Place Register at Eventbrite ‘Words from Battlefield’ published by Seahorse Publications. About this Event ‘Words from Battlefield’ is a selection of the writing from tutor Linda Jackson’s Creative Writing Classes at Finn’s Place – ‘a unique […]
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Reimagining Our Economy – Screening Woodlands Community
Thursday, 29 October, 2020 – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Film screening and panel discussion – featuring “System Reset” a documentary which explores the story of change in our economy. About this Event Everything around us has been designed: the clothes we wear, the buildings we live and work in, and the systems that deliver […]
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Poet’s Time with Jenne Gray
Short Film – Interview and Reading with Jenne Gray – hosted by Linda Jackson Seahorse Publications Watch Online: http://seahorsepublications.com/short-films/
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Wednesday, October 21, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Free Events, Zoom and online events
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