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. The Glasgow Diet – Documentary on History of Food fundraiser
A documentary on the history of food in Glasgow that reflects changes in the food systems in many cities internationally. Fundraising to help tackle Coronavirus £1.20 from each rental will go to Food for Good Glasgow, coordinated by the Glasgow Community Food Network, Slow Food Glasgow and other partners. See full details ‘As the scale […]
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Saturday, April 4, 2020 | Filed under: Cinema, Coronavirus, 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
New Life Gym, Maryhill, Glasgow
New Life Gym, 37 Lochburn Road, Maryhill, Glasgow G20 9AE Tel: 0141-946-6193 www.newlifeglasgow.com NEW LIFE GYM IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS Martial Arts and Fitness New Life Gym aims to offer a new outlook on life with a programme of martial arts and personal training aimed at people of all ages and fitness levels. […]
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Friday, March 27, 2020 | Filed under: Clubs, Sport, Walks, Cycling in Glasgow
The Social Isolation Film Festival curated by GFT
Glasgow Film Theatre – Helping You Hunker Down There’s nothing quite like watching a film on the big screen. For now, due to coronavirus, we’re having to make do with the small screen and there has never been a better time to catch up with everything on your to-watch lists. To help you entertain yourselves […]
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| Filed under: Cinema, Coronavirus, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
‘the lactic acid in the calves of your despair’ poetry collection by Ali Whitelock
New poetry collection from Scottish Poet Ali Whitelock based in Sydney, Australia. ‘the lactic acid in the calves of your despair’ published by Wakefield Press, Adelaide. ‘The poems in Ali Whitelock’s the lactic acid in the calves of your despair are packed with hilarity and gut-wrenching and everything in between. For anyone who ever made […]
Thursday, March 26, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, New Books by Scottish Writers
G20Festival Youth Club – support for self-isolating / coronavirus
If you are self-isolating due to Covid-19 G20 Food from the Wood can help with delivering meals to you – made by a professional chef! They can deliver on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays between 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Email if you live around the Wyndford area of Glasgow and in self-isolation due to Covid-19 […]
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Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | Filed under: Coronavirus, G20 Festival
The Nae Pub Quiz Round 2 – Gigs in Scotland
ROUND 2 of The Nae Pub Quiz – your best pal during quarantine! Hosted by The Stayin In Inn and Gigs in Scotland Going live on Facebook this Thursday, 26 March at 9p.m. Can’t get to the pub? Nae bother, bringing it to you (sort of) with special take on a good ole’ pub quiz […]
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Tuesday, March 24, 2020 | Filed under: Coronavirus, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
New Collection of Poems: Poor Wurld by Jim Ferguson
Poor Wurld by Jim Ferguson Published by Speculative Books. “Each one of these poems is a tribute to the 99% of people struggling to get by and deal with the psychological stress of life on the poverty margins.’ Tracy Patrick. Read ‘growin pains” a poem from the collection Jim Ferguson New Poetry – Poor Wurld […]
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Monday, March 23, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, New Books by Scottish Writers
The Clearing: A memoir of art, family and mental health by Samantha Clark
This house has been a regular presence in my life for as long as I can remember. My heart has sunk a little every time I walk in . . . Samantha Clark enjoyed a busy career as an artist before returning home to Glasgow to take care of the house that her parents had […]
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The Siren Awakes – memoir by Linda Jackson
Linda Jackson’s ‘The Siren Awakes’ is a haunting, heartbreaking and often hilarious dissection of the author’s own childhood and early adulthood; a real world of monster masks, dark closes, dazzling sunlight, love, fear, and, particularly, music. Gentle innocence and sudden cruel violence exist side by side. (Graham Fulton, Poet) To buy the book please email seahorsepublisher@gmail.com […]
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Sunday, March 22, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, New Books by Scottish Writers
Cottiers Pub Quiz – Cancelled until further notice
Tuesdays at 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Come along and have fun at the Pub Quiz at Cottiers. Cottiers is a great venue offering a range of opportunities for eating, drinking, socialising and entertainment. The ambience is relaxed, fun and makes Cottiers a popular venue all year round. Cottiers Theatre, 91 Hyndland St, Glasgow G11 […]
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Tuesday, March 17, 2020 | Filed under: What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Poor Wurld by Jim Ferguson – Book Launch Party Postponed
Saturday 28 March, 2020 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. The Calton Bar, 415 London Rd, Glasgow G40 1AG Featuring Poets: Jim Ferguson, Ruby McCann, Derek Brown plus Guests (tbc) Jim Ferguson New Poetry – Poor Wurld Published by Speculative Books – Subscribe and Buy Books
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Keeping Time novel by Thomas Legendre
A crumbling marriage. An ancient mystery. And a way to change the past . . . Thomas Legendre is assistant professor at the University of Nottingham. He is the author of the novel The Burning, as well as Half Life, a play performed with the National Theatre of Scotland, and the radio drama Dream Repair, aired by BBC4. £16 Available to […]
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Much Left Unsaid by Finola Scott – poetry
Debut Pamphlet Published by Red Squirrel Press £6 – buy online Glaswegian Finola Scott’s poems can be found on posters, postcards and tapestries. Her work has been anthologised in many publications including Gutter, New Writing Scotland, The Fenland Reed, Lighthouse and The Ofi Press. She was commissioned by StAnza International Poetry Festival for inclusion in a multimedia installation issued as a […]
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Freddy Anderson, Afternoon of Literature, Poetry and Song
Sunday 5 April, 2020 at 2 p.m. Rymour Books cordially invite you to an afternoon of literature, poetry and song. They are celebrating the book launch of poet, Freddy Anderson hosted by Gavin Patterson, with performances from singer Fraser Bruce and readings from poets, Ian Spring, Jim Ferguson, Ruby McCann and Derek J Brown. More […]
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Monday, March 16, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Women Writers: Maria Marchinadu, Tracy Patrick and Eloise Oui
Tuesday, 26 May, 2020 7.30 p.m. – 10.30 p.m. CHEEKY BESOM PRODUCTIONS: ’Artists with Attitude’ Presents Glasgow Literary Lounge, Calton Bar, 415 London Rd, G40 1AG A Monthly (4th Tuesday) East End Showcase of Literary Arts & Culture In Partnership La poesía in acción universal por la paz @Calton Bar Glasgow Three Women Writers: Maria […]
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| Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Community event, Free Events
Glasgow Short Film Festival 2020: My First Film
Wednesday 18 March, 2020 at 8.30 p.m. The 13th edition of Glasgow Short Film Festival (one of US magazine Moviemaker’s 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World) opens with the Scottish premiere of a unique live expanded cinema performance. My First Film, devised and performed by US filmmaker Zia Anger, tells the story of her first, ‘abandoned’ […]
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Wednesday, March 11, 2020 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Sweet Charity, Websters Theatre
30 April – 2 May, 2020 Websters Theatre, 415 Great Western Road, G3 9HZ Green Door Theatre is a Glasgow-based performing arts company. After receiving rave audience reviews for their debut production of Sondheim’s Assassins in April 2019, they are thrilled to return to Websters Theatre in 2020 with Bob Fosse’s rarely-performed 60s classic Sweet […]
Neu Reekie at Aye Write
Saturday, 14 March, 2020 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Mitchell Library, North Street, G3 7DN Bill Drummond, Hollie McNish, Kirsty Logan, William Letford, Michael Pedersen & Kevin Williamson Aye Write is hosting the final live outing for Neu! Reekie!’s ‘After Curfew’ anthology. Leading the charge and your MC for the night is artist/provocateur Bill […]
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Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | Filed under: Aye Write 2020, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Aye Write: Andrew Greig and Chris Agee
12 March, 2020, 7.45 p.m. – 8.45 p.m. The Mitchell, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN Two writers celebrated for depictions of the natural world come together for a unique reading in the shadow of the mounting ecological crisis. Greig will read from his Scottish classic At the Loch of the Green Corrie and other prose. Agee […]
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| Filed under: Aye Write 2020, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Compañía Maria “la Serrana” Santuario, Cottiers, Glasgow
21 April, 2020, 7.30 p.m. – 8.45 p.m. Flamenco from the soul of sacred Andalucia Juan José Amador – voice Pepe de Pura – voice María “la Serrana” – dance Luis Amador – guitar Antonio Moreno Polito” – special guest dance Gabriela Pousa from local Flamenco Academia will be a special guest dancer! Flamenco dancer […]
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| Filed under: Dance, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Glasgow Window Art Festival – High Street and Saltmarket
Saturday 28th March – Sunday 29th March 2020 Free twilight Window Art Festival on Saturday 28th March 4-9pm and Sunday 29th March 12-4pm. There will be light sculptures, projections, performances and art. This free festival will take the form of an outdoor gallery utilising shop fronts along the length of the thoroughfare on Saturday 28th […]
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Connect Choir, Cottiers Theatre
3 April, 2020 Cottiers, 3-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow, G11 5PU Connect, one of Scotland’s top contemporary choirs, as they sing in celebration of four years of Connect Choir Glasgow. See them perform a selection of their favourite soul, gospel and rock repertoire – from Adele to Chaka Khan, Aerosmith to Pink. Opening the show, Paisley […]
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Monday, March 9, 2020 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Christina Bianco – ‘Diva-filled Show’ at Cottiers
Sunday 31 May, 2020, 8.00 p.m. – 10.30 p.m. Cottiers Theatre, 93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow, G11 5PU Christina Bianco Brings New ‘Diva-filled’ Show to Glasgow Internationally acclaimed vocalist Christina Bianco is set to perform in Glasgow with an evening of music, comedy and hilarious impressions. New Yorker Christina became a YouTube sensation with her ‘diva’ […]
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Glasgow Film Festival 2020, The August Virgin review Fionnuala Boyle
The August Virgin, or La Virgen de Agosto, is the latest film from Spanish director Jonás Trueba. The film follows 30-something Eva as she tries to find her way out of the fog which has descended on her life and her city amidst the searing heat of an airless Madrid August. We are introduced to […]
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Christie Williamson – Doors tae Naewye Launch at Express Yourself
27 March, 2020 7 p.m. Join Christie Williamson and special guests as he launches his second collection of poems Tell it Slant, 134 Renfrew Street, G3 6ST Event on Facebook
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| Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Glasgow Film Festival 2020 Celebrates Record Audience Figures
Glasgow Film Festival 2020 had over 43,000 admissions – the largest attendance ever as the festival closes on International Women’s Day with a celebration of female filmmaking talent. Irish Gaelic thriller Arracht announced as Audience Award Winner. Glasgow Film Festival will return 24 Feb – 7 March 2021 Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) has celebrated its highest […]
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Sunday, March 8, 2020 | Filed under: Cinema, Glasgow Film Festival 2020, Pat's Home Page Blog
Remember Tom Leonard, CCA
Re-launching some of Tom’s Out Of Print Books Saturday 25 April, 2020 – 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD Organised by Larry Butler of PlaySpace publications, this is a re-launch of out-of-print books with readings, songs, and film including Gerrie Fellows, Eddie Linden, Allan Tall, Gerry Mangan, Gerry Loose and […]
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Saturday, March 7, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Howlin’ Radio at Finsbay Glasgow West End
Friday 10 April, 2020 9.15 – 11.55 p.m Finsbay FF (Old Halt Bar), 160 Woodlands Road, G3 6LF The Howlin’ Radio duo (Crawford & Chas) bring a mix of classic tunes to Finsbay FF on Friday 10th April 👍 Songs n stories, pop belters, dance floor hits, classic rock, folk tales and originals all delivered […]
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| Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events
Carlton Studios Crowdfunder Saturdays FB Livestream
Carlton Studios is launching a Crowdfunder appeal to help CS survive Covid & support musicians & the wider artistic community in Glasgow to survive & thrive. Saturday 27 March, 2021 8.30 p.m. Haggis, Neeps and Fatties ‘Haggis, Neeps and Fatties are a 5 piece cover band from just outside Glasgow. We cover songs from the […]
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Tron Creative Presents: Table Read 6
17 March, 2020 Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HB A showcase for unseen scripts from exciting new writers. At Table Read, we invite the audience to sit in on a round table reading of a new play we believe will one day be a classic. Table Read 06 THOSE WHO LOVE US Written by Sam Rowe […]
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Friday, March 6, 2020 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
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