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. Govanhill; no single-ends by Ian R. Mitchell
The Talk Govanhill is almost certainly the most intact area of working-class tenement housing left in Glasgow. Apart from on its north-eastern fringes, very few of the four storey blocks dating from the later nineteenth century have been demolished, and the grid-plan of the streets remains exactly as it was laid out over 100 years […]
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Wednesday, November 14, 2018 | Filed under: Ian Mitchell, Walks and Tours Glasgow
Frozen Sing-a-long GFT
15 and 16 December, 2018 One of Disney’s most successful animated films returns this Christmas. Join in with the songs as fearless adventurer Anna enlists the help of thrill-seeking Kristoff, reindeer Sven and hapless snowman Olaf, to find her sister, Queen Elsa, and save their kingdom. GFT 12 Rose Street, G3 6RB Buy tickets
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Tuesday, November 13, 2018 | Filed under: Cinema, Kids and young people
Red Squirrel Press, Scottish Writers Centre
Scottish Writers’ Centre Red Squirrel Press writers read from their recent work Tuesday 20 November 2018, 7 p.m. 7pm, Free (unticketed), Clubroom 18+ 0141 352 4900 Red Squirrel Press invites you to join them in supporting new writing with the launch of three new publications from writers Charlie Gracie, Shelley Day, Colin Will and Lisa […]
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| Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Remembering Glasgow’s Forgotten Women
Wednesday 12 December, 2018 – 6.30 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. Maryhill Burgh Halls, 24 Gairbraid Ave, Glasgow G20 8YE Hosted by Women’s Support Project You are invited to an informal evening looking at the history behind the “Glasgow System” – a time in our city’s history which saw the collusion of the church, local authorities, […]
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Been So Long GFT
Friday, 23 November, 2018 Presented by Birds’ Eye View’s Reclaim The Frame project; a mission to bring ever-greater audiences to films by women to build a more balanced film future. This exclusive theatrical one-off is your only chance to see this film on the big screen in Glasgow. Directed by Tinge Krishnan, adapted from Ché Walker’s hit stage play and retaining Arthur Darvill’s […]
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| Filed under: Cinema
Book Week Scotland 2018
19 – 25 November, 2018 During Book Week, people of all ages and walks of life will come together in libraries, schools, community venues and workplaces to share and enjoy books and reading. The celebration will include Scotland’s authors, poets, playwrights, storytellers and illustrators with a fabulous programme of events and projects Full details. Some […]
A Letter to Nan – women-only creative writing workshop
Glasgow Feminist Arts Festival A Letter to Nan Based on the home movies of local filmmaker Nan Taggart. Led by Dr Emily Munro from the National Library of Scotland Moving Image Archive. Friday 16 November 2018 10am, Free but ticketed, Clubroom / 15+ Book online / 0141 352 4900 A women-only creative writing workshop Home movies are […]
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Sunday, November 11, 2018 | Filed under: Classes and Workshops
Super November + Q and A GFT
Monday 26 November, 2018, 8.35 p.m. Filmed on the kind of budget that makes shoestring seem extravagant, Super November is a hugely ambitious mixture of mumblecore style romantic comedy and Orwellian dystopia. Clydebank librarian Josie (Josie Long) is all loved up and has found her soulmate in the equally besotted Mikey (Sean Biggerstaff). Six months later, the bubble has burst and things are very […]
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Mark Kermode Book Tour at GFT, ‘How Does It Feel?’
Tuesday November 27, 2018 at 8.00 p.m. ‘How Does It Feel? – a life of musical misadventures Mark Kermode recounts his utterly foolhardy attempts to fulfill his dreams of becoming a pop star – from building an electric guitar from scratch while at school, to playing tea-chest bass on the kids TV show ‘Utterly Brilliant’, […]
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| Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Cinema
3 Days in Quiberon GFT
23 – 29 November, 2018 Emily Atef’s drama stars Marie Bäumer as revered actress Romy Schneider. In a rehab clinic, Schneider gives her last interview to two journalists over a three-day period in 1981, presenting a snapshot of the cinematic icon. GFT 12 Rose Street, G3 6 RB Buy tickets
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Liam McIlvanney, Creative Conversations University of Glasgow
Monday 12 November 2018, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Novelist Liam McIlvanney University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ Liam McIlvanney’s first book, Burns the Radical, won a Saltire Award. His novels include All the Colours of the Town, Where the Dead Men Go (winner of the 2014 […]
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Glasgow Scribes (calligraphy).
The Glasgow Scribes are a calligraphy hobby group which meets in Glasgow Caledonian University Members come from in and around the Glasgow area and join the group to develop their calligraphy skills, meet fellow calligraphers and to share ideas. Contact Details Email: glasgowscribes@yahoo.co.uk Phone – 07895-935106 Twitter – @glasgowscribes www.glasgowscribes.blogspot.com
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The Slow Readers Club at The Art School
The Slow Readers Club + PINS Saturday, 8 December, 2018 at 7 p.m. The Art School, Students Association, 20 Scott St, Glasgow G3 6PE Rumour has it that The Slow Readers Club could be Manchesters next big thing. Their album ‘Build a Tower’ entered the top 20 album charts and that’s without a major record label […]
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Saturday, November 10, 2018 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events
Shoplifters GFT
23 – 29 November, 2018 After one of their shoplifting sessions, Osamu and his son come across a little girl in the freezing cold. At first reluctant to shelter the girl, Osamu’s wife agrees to take care of her after learning of the hardships she faces. Although the family is poor, barely making enough money […]
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Book Week Scotland: Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin Documentary GFT
25 November, 2018, 5.50 p.m. Major feminist author Ursula K. Le Guin paved the way for women and other marginalised writers. Best known for the Earthsea chronicles, her pioneering books examine society through the lens of science fiction and fantasy, as she staked her claim in traditionally male-dominated literary genres. This National Endowment for the Arts and Kickstarterfunded documentary features interviews with world-renowned writers […]
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Book Week Scotland 2018 – Events at Arlington Baths Club
Book Week Scotland runs from 19 – 25 November. Arlington Baths Club invites you to come along and enjoy a range of literary events in the fascinating surroundings of Glasgow’s first bath’s club founded in 1870. Mongol: a journey from loss and prejudice to belonging Monday 19 November, 7pm Travel from Mongolia to Scotland with […]
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Oklahoma, Kings Theatre Glasgow
GLASGOW LIGHT OPERA CLUB PRESENTS TUESDAY 13-SATURDAY 17 NOVEMBER The Glasgow Light Opera Club is proud to present their production of the much-loved classic, Oklahoma! The popular story tells of farm girl Laurey Williams’ struggle to choose between two rival suitors – cowboy Curly McLain and the sinister farmhand Jud Fry. Oklahoma! was the first […]
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| Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
It Is Easy To Be Dead, OranMor
Dates: 11th – 14th November, 7.30pm Show Starts: 7.30pm (Doors open 7pm) Bréon Rydell in association with Neu! Reekie! presents IT IS EASY TO BE DEAD by Neil McPherson Based on the poetry, letters and brief life of Charles Hamilton Sorley Directed by Liz Carruthers Following a sell-out West End run where it was nominated for an […]
Poetry at Inn Deep with Cat Hepburn
20 November, 2018 8 p.m. Inn Deep, 334 Great Western Road, G12 Cat Hepburn is an award-winning script writer, spoken word artist and educator based in Glasgow. Her first poetry collection #GIRLHOOD, published by Speculative Books, will be launched at Inn Deep on the 20th of November. Along with a full set from Cat, we’ll also […]
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Dance Along Movie, Trolls
11 November, 2018 12 noon until 1.30 p.m. St Stephens Renfield Church Join Dance HQ for a special dance-along screening of the hit movie, Trolls. After the Bergens invade Troll Village, Poppy (Anna Kendrick), the happiest Troll ever born, and the overly-cautious, curmudgeonly Branch (Justin Timberlake) set off on a journey to rescue her friends. […]
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| Filed under: Cinema, Dance, Kids and young people
The Parlotones at OranMor
11 November, 2018, 7p.m. – 10 p.m. The Venue, OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 8QX AGMP presents THE PARLOTONES 20th Anniversary Tour 2018 + Justin Serrao In their native South Africa, there’s no rock band bigger than The Parlotones. The Johannesburg-bred quartet have headlined the 20,000-seater Coca Cola Dome in their hometown in 2009, performed […]
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| Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events
Book Week Scotland: Denise Mina and Liam McIlvaney
20 November, 2018, 6.30 p.m. The Mitchell Library Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to hear these two award-winning crime writers discussing their latest novels, which use true-life cases (Peter Manuel and Bible John) as their inspiration. If you’re a crime story fan, this is the event for you! Book your place If you have any […]
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Friday, November 9, 2018 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Take 2. Belle and Sebastian 3 Friends Forever, GFT
Saturday 10 November, 2018 at 11 a.m. Based on the popular French novel by Cecile Aubry, Belle and Sebastian follows the story of a young boy and his dog living in the French Alps. Two years after their last adventure Sebastian is growing up and Belle is the mother of three adorable puppies. But when […]
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| Filed under: Cinema
DUNOON FILM FESTIVAL 2018 ANNOUNCES FULL PROGRAMME
9 – 11 November, 2018 The festival will return for its sixth edition from the 9 – 11 November with the biggest programme to date, bringing international and local gems to Scotland’s west coast. The packed line-up has been announced for the sixth annual Dunoon Film Festival. Over three days the festival will host a […]
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Glasgow Havana Film Festival, CCA 2018
Wed 7 November — Sun 11 November 2018 The Havana Glasgow Film Festival [HGFF] brings the Cuban spirit to Glasgow in an international celebration of film and culture, deepening our special relationship between these great twinned cities. This year we focus on women and film showcasing the strength of women’s voices with an array of films past and […]
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| Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Distant Voices Still Lives, GFT
9-10 November, 2018 Thirty years after its initial release, one of the most acclaimed films in British cinema history returns to the big screen in a new digital restoration. Terence Davies’ partly autobiographical tale evokes his upbringing in Liverpool after the war in a working-class home dominated by the violence of his father, fearsomely played […]
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HGFF18 Focus on Margaret Tait & Fernando Birri | Double Bill: The Cuba Connection CCA
Sun 11 November 2018 2:45pm, Free/£1/£3/£5/£7 + £1 booking fee, Cinema 15+ / F-rated Book Online / 0141 352 4900 This event marks the exact centenary of the birth of legendary filmmaker, Margaret Tait (1918-1999), who stands out as one of Scotland’s most innovative and stridently independent filmmakers. Although her work was relatively unknown during her lifetime, […]
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Double Indemnity GFT
11 and 12 November, 2018 Wilder teamed up with crime writer Raymond Chandler to adapt James M. Cain’s novel, and the result set the template for the burgeoning film noir genre. Earning Wilder the first of his eight Best Director Oscar nominations, this fatalistic thriller is a doom-laden delight. Gullible insurance salesman Walter Neff, blinded […]
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Pity Party Film Club Gummo CCA
Tuesday 13 November 2018 8pm, £5 + 98p booking fee via Eventbrite, Theatre 18+ Book Online / 0141 352 4900 20 years after it was originally released in the UK, Pity Party Film Club proudly present a screening of Harmony Korine’s bizarre, daring feature debut Gummo. Gummo follows the downtrodden and nihilistic residents of the tornado-stricken Xenia, […]
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Scottish Pen: The Day of the Imprisoned Writer
Thursday 15th November, 2018 Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP Scottish Pen are marking 15th November, the Day of the Imprisoned Writer, by promoting literary culture, celebrating the freedom to write, and calling for justice and freedom for persecuted, imprisoned and murdered writers across the world. There are events at Scottish Parliament that all can join. Evening Reading […]
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Thursday, November 8, 2018 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
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