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 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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Monday, March 23, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, New Books by Scottish Writers
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 […]
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| Filed under: What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
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
Ali Whitelock and Skye Loneragan – Scottish Writers Centre
Tuesday, 19 May, 2020 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Scottish Writers Centre, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD Whilst celebrating the work of two gifted writers, this event intends to explore and celebrate social and cultural connections between Scotland and Australia as well as the difficulties and rewards facing writers living and working in other […]
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Aye Write: Ferlie Leed – The Rhymer on his Hoalidays
Saturday March 14th, 8pm The Scottish band FERLIE LEED celebrate the centenary of Edwin Morgan’s birth with an exuberant selection of his work as a translator. Although Morgan is well known as a poet in his own right, he had a vigorous career as a translator of poets from across Europe. Ferlie Leed have composed […]
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2020. Literary Legends Book Stall – International Women’s Week
Monday 9 – 13 March, 2020 Throughout International Women’s Week you will find a book stall on Level 3 of the library with a selection of female literary legends! Each day one of the writers will be featured on screens around the library, and you’ll be able to pick up their books from the stall. […]
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Glasgow Film Festival 2020 Women Make Film
How many women film directors can you name? Agnes Varda? Jane Campion? Ida Lupino? Mira Nair? May Miles Thomas? The list is endless but how many of them have received the attention they truly deserve? Mark Cousins landmark 14 hour documentary ( screening in five programmes) is nothing less than a radical realignment of conventional […]
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International Women’s Day Glasgow 2020 – Bike for Good
Friday 6 March, 2020 – 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Bike for Good Glasgow South, 539 Victoria Road, Glasgow G42 8BH Join Bike for Good for a screening of a selection of short films about women on bikes to celebrate International Women’s Day! Free Event – Register About this Event Our screening will include: ‘Pedal […]
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| Filed under: Cinema, International Womens Day, Sport, Walks, Cycling in Glasgow
International Women’s Day 2020 Gathering and March Glasgow
Sunday 8 March, 2020 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. La Pasionaria Custom House Quay, Clyde Street, Glasgow Rousing march with street theatre, music, and an open mic. The march will head through Glasgow City Centre to Buchanan Street Steps. The event is initiated by the Outreach Workers of Industrial Workers of the World, but all […]
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| Filed under: International Womens Day
Govanhill International Women’s Day 2020
6 March, 2020 10 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. At The Point, 180 Queen’s Drive, G42 8QD Govanhill will be celebrating International Women’s Day on Friday the 6th of March. Local women will be marking the annual event with a day long programme of talks, workshops, arts activities and more. The event will highlight the truly […]
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