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. Glasgow Doors Open Day Guided Tours at The Lighthouse
Doors Open Days Guided Building Tours The Lighthouse 21st and 22nd September, 2019 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm This Doors Open Days The Lighthouse will be offering free guided building tours of The Lighthouse. The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow, G1 3NU Learn more about the history of the building, Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s first public […]
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Tuesday, September 3, 2019 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Doors Open Days
Bloody Scotland 2019
20 – 23 September, 2019 Ian Rankin, Denise Mina, David Baldacci, Louise Welsh, Richard Osman, Mark Billingham, Ambrose Parry and so many more! Tickets available now – bloodyscotland.com/event How to book events at Bloody Scotland Gala Opening, McIlvanney Prize and Torchlight Procession Friday 20th September, 2019 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Who will be crowned winner […]
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Monday, September 2, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Alexandria Writers Open Mic
Balloch House Hotel Monday, 2nd September, 2019 6.30 p.m. for 7 p.m. No headliner at this month’s event. The evening will be devoted to an extended number of slots and readers are asked to ‘bring a friend’ (no pets are allowed in the function room). Would also like to extend an invitation to anyone who […]
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Sunday, September 1, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Theresa Talbot Creative Writing Workshop
(Photo by Aldo Ferrarello) Friday 13 September, 2019 10 a.m. – 12 noon. South West Library, 159 Inverkip Rd, Greenock PA16 9HG Free event – To Reserve Ticket Call: 01475 715667 or 01475 712323 Event on Facebook Listen to Podcast: Theresa Talbot, writer and broadcaster chats to Pat Byrne (Podcast) www.theresatalbot.com
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Blessed Assurance by Stewart Ennis Book Launch
Tuesday, 17 September, 2019, 7.30 p.m. Waterstones Byres Road Come along to the launching of Blessed Assurance by Stewart Ennis (Vagabond Voices). There will be a talk, plenty of time for you to ask questions and of course a lot of signed copies of the book for you! It’ll be a great evening. . Waterstones, […]
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Saturday, August 31, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Bait, GFT
30 August – 5 September, 2019 Modern-day Cornish fisherman Martin (Edward Rowe) is struggling to buy a boat while coping with family rivalry and the influx of London money, Airbnb and stag parties to his harbour village. The summer season brings simmering tensions between the locals and newcomers to boiling point, with tragic consequences. Stunningly […]
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| Filed under: Cinema
An Evening with Robin Laing
AN EVENING WITH RIVER CITY AND BAND OF BROTHERS STAR ROBIN LAING Friday, 11 October, 2019, Doors 7 p.m. Starts 7.30 p.m. Hosted by Ross Owen Presented by: Front RO Promotions Rowan Suite at Penny Cars Stadium, Craigneuk Avenue, Airdrie ML6 8QZ Further details and buy tickets
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| Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events
Memories: The Origins of Alien GFT
30 August – 1 September, 2019 A contemplation on the symbiotic collaborative process of moviemaking, the power of myth, and the collective unconscious: Memory unearths the untold origin story behind Ridley Scott’s Alien, rooted in Greek and Egyptian mythology, underground comics, the art of Francis Bacon, and the dark visions of Dan O’Bannon and H.R. Giger. GFT 12 […]
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Stone Carving Workshop Glasgow
Saturday 2nd & 9th November 2019 10am-4pm Glasgow City Heritage Trust 54 Bell Street, G1 1LQ Carved stone decoration defines Glasgow’s style. Look up anywhere in the city centre, and you will be greeted by facades and details that are an enduring testament to the craftsmanship and skill of thousands of stonemasons over two centuries. […]
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| Filed under: Classes and Workshops, Courses
Aniara, GFT
3 – 5 September, 2019 Fleeing an ecological disaster past the point of no return, what’s left of humanity must escape the hell on Earth they’ve created and fly to the stars. Giant interstellar cruise liners, outfitted with every luxury that money can buy, take the human race on a three-week journey to their new […]
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Friday, August 30, 2019 | Filed under: Cinema
Farzane Zamen, folk songs from Iran and Azarbaijan
5 September, 2019 6.30 p.m. The Ha’penny Bridge House, River Kelvin An intimate gig by the banks of the beautiful River Kelvin. We’re hosting Farzane Zamen – singing folk songs from Iran and Azarbaijan. Profits from this event will go towards the refurbishment of Ha’Penny Bridge House, Friends of the River Kelvin’s HQ. Iranian singer-songwriter […]
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Thursday, August 29, 2019 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Creative Conversations Inaugural Event Autumn 2019
Inaugural Event: Juana Adcock, Kirsty Logan, Martin Cathcart Froden 24 September, 2019, 5.30 pm. – 7.30 p.m. University Chapel, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ For the inaugural event of the 2019-2020 Creative Writing Programme at the University of Glasgow, we are thrilled to welcome back three recent graduates of the programme to talk about […]
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The Big Meeting GFT
9 – 11 September, 2019 Since 1871, on the second Saturday in July, the city of Durham is taken over by miners, trade-unions and the public for the Durham Miners’ Gala (known locally as “The Big Meeting”). This people-centred documentary goes behind the scenes of this annual celebration of noise, colour and solidarity, of class […]
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Wednesday, August 28, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
The Souvenir GFT
30 August – 5 September, 2019 Julie (Honor Swinton Byrne) is a young film student struggling to find a firm direction in life when she meets the seemingly unwavering and decisive Anthony (Tom Burke). The two immediately take to one another and an intense romance blossoms between them. However, as the relationship develops it becomes […]
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| Filed under: Cinema
Soul Bowl, Partickhill Bowling and Community Club
Saturday, 28 September, 2019 – 7.30 p.m. Timeless Motown magic in a new venue! Atlantic classics! Mod gems! Ace Stax tracks! Timeless soul for dancing… vintage vinyl hand-spun by wizened expert DJs, Felonious Munk and @soulboydaveybee. Eighty years combined joss-dickeying experience – although neither of them looks a day over 79! Only £5 to get […]
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Harrison Whitford SWG3
Sunday 1 September, 2019, 7 p.m. SWG3, 100 Eastvale Pl, Stobcross Rd, Glasgow G3 8QG Harrison Whitford UK Tour with support from Lizzie Reid and Johanna Samuels Buy Tickets About Harrison Whitford Lizzie Reid on Facebook JohannaSamuelsWebsite
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The Muse at Avant Garde September 9th, 2019
Jenne Gray and Lindsey Stewart – Launch of New ChapBook Plus readings by Beag Horn, Joe Murray, Helen Sinclair, Lesley Traynor and Joe Woods. among others. Robert Henderson on the trumpet. Host Linda Jackson Starts 7.30p.m. Avant Garde, 34-44 King St, Glasgow G1 5QT Event on Facebook
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Tuesday, August 27, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Linlithgow Folk Festival 2019
20th Anniversary 11 – 15 September, 2019 Fabulous, Friendly Festival – Fun for Everyone See Full Programme (Download PDF) Celebratory Stramash to launch the festival Wednesday 11 September, 2019 – 8 p.m. CELEBRATION STRAMASH! Celebrate the start of the milestone 20th festival in style with a great night of song, music and dance from the […]
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Place and Peace: three Scottish PEN writers at Scottish Writers Centre
Tuesday, 27 August, 2019, 7 p.m. Place and Peace: three Scottish PEN writers read/perform their latest work. Colin Donati, David Manderson, Emma Doherty at the Clubroom, CCA Glasgow, 350 . Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD Fiction, nonfiction, poems, music. All welcome. scottishpen.org Event on Facebook
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Postbox Launch of Issue 2
2 September, 2019 6.30 p.m. Project Cafe, Renfrew Street, Glasgow Launch of Issue 2 of Postbox – Scotland’s International Short Story Magazine. Fifteen stories with readings of three of them by Mairghread McLundie, Greg Michaelson and Edwin Stockdale. Free event, everyone welcome. Hosted by Red Squirrel Press Project Cafe, 134 Renfrew St, Glasgow G3 6ST […]
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Scottish Writers Showcase University of Glasgow 2019
Review by Pat Byrne Another brilliant event in a fabulous venue with an eclectic mix of literature presented in the gorgeous University Memorial Chapel. 22 August, 2019. Louise Welsh, Prof of Creative Writing, at Glasgow University welcomed people from across the world to share some of the best of Scottish Literature – writers included: “Ambrose […]
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Monday, August 26, 2019 | Filed under: Book and Event Reviews, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Streets of Glasgow with Peter Mortimer Glasgow Literary Lounge
Tuesday, 27 August, 2019 Cheeky Besom Productions cordially invites you to an evening with Peter Mortimer. Historian and writer, Peter Mortimer brings life to Glasgow’s past in an informative and entertaining evening of discovery and hidden secrets. Leading you through the streets of Glasgow with more than 250,000 words of research ‘in the can’ that […]
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Halloween at Heart of Scotstoun
25 October, 2019, 6 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. Monster Family Night Out Family Disco… adults & kids welcome! Dances, Games & Prizes Honesty Box Donations 64 Balmoral Street, Scotstoun, G14 0BL Event on Facebook
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| Filed under: Hallowe'en in Glasgow
Glasgoes Poetic 2019
28 September – 14 October, 2019 Events Programme Express Yourself Project Cafe i) Friday 28 September 7-10pm Project Café Renfrew Street Glasgow Express Yourself: Carla Woodburn hosts 10 poets, the theme of the evening is poetry involving “Consumer Market.” FREE Glasgow and District Burns Association ii) Friday 28 September 7pm Renfield St Stephen’s Church Bath […]
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Sunday, August 25, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Getting Ready For The Mod at Kelvin Hall
11 October, 2019, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. An Deo-Gréine, official monthly magazine of An Comunn Gàidhealach. Pop in to our special show and tell event where curators will be on hand to show fascinating Gaelic items from the National Library of Scotland’s collections. Live music and events throughout the day. Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle […]
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Saturday, August 24, 2019 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Edwyn Collins QMU Glasgow
Wednesday 28 August, 2019 PCL PRESENTS EDWYN COLLINS + Astrid Wednesday 28th August 2019 QMU, Glasgow Due to an unexpected change in schedule, Glasgow is now on the 28th August at QMU DOORS 7pm 14+ only U16s must be accompanied by an adult Tickets available from Friday 26th April 9am via See Tickets or in […]
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Friday, August 23, 2019 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
A Faithful Man, GFT
23 – 29 August, 2019 he second feature from actor/director Louis Garrel is an absolute delight. Told with the lightest of touches, A Faithful Man is a beguiling, deeply romantic confection imbued with flavours of Truffaut, Rohmer and Louis’ own father Philippe Garrel. Abel (Garrel) is devoted to Marianne (Laetitia Casta), until one day, out of the blue, she drops the bombshell […]
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Chic-raq GFT
25 and 27 August, 2019 The bold, imaginative and urgently topical film from Spike Lee relocates the ancient Greek drama ‘Lysistrata’ to the gangland wars of modern day Chicago. After the accidental murder of a young girl in a drive-by shooting, Lysistrata (Teyonah Parris) persuades the women of two rival gangs, Spartan and Trojan, to swear […]
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Propaganda – Indie Club Night, QMU
Launch Night Friday 27 September, 2019 Queen Margaret Union, University of Glasgow, 22 University Gardens, Glasgow G12 8QN Indie is coming home: QMU is going to be the new weekly home of the UK’s biggest and best indie/alternative club-night Propaganda Glasgow Expect everything from Arctic Monkeys to Paramore, Billie Eilish to The 1975, My Chemical […]
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Through Black Spruce, GFT
Sunday 25 August, 2019 at 7.15 p.m. Based on the Giller Award-winning novel, Through Black Spruce is the story of a young Cree woman whose disappearance triggers events in two worlds: in Moosonee, the remote Northern Ontario community she fled years ago, and Toronto, where she modelled before vanishing. Her twin sister, at home hunting moose in the […]
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Thursday, August 22, 2019 | Filed under: Cinema
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