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. 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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Sunday, November 11, 2018 | 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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| Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
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 […]
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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
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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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
Catriona Malan – Meet the Author at Fruin Farm
Thursday,15th November, 2018 10.30a.m (prompt) – 11.30 (ish) a.m. Catriona Malan, multi award winner including her latest, the James Muir Trophy for her Poem ‘Ghia’.Catriona knew Jim well so was especially pleased with this trophy. Catriona will be interviewed about her life and work. Be prepared for a few surprises. Fruin Farm, Glen Fruin, Nr […]
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Mary Irvine: Scottish Writers Centre Comes Home
A full house, good poetry and prose speakers, an interesting discussion (with a revelation) and a very entertaining and talented singer. All in one evening and all for free! The event was a celebration of the Mexican Day of the Dead organised by Dove Tales in which the courage of conscientious objectors was honoured in […]
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Wednesday, November 7, 2018 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Mary Irvine: Writer and Philhellene
The Evil Dead, GFT
9 November, 2018, 11 p.m. Five friends travel to a cabin in the woods, where they unknowingly release flesh-possessing demons. Raimi’s seminal horror made a cult icon of Bruce Campbell and turned its director into hot property. Much imitated, but never bettered, The Evil Dead was the birth of an independently-spirited, viscerally- minded new wave in low […]
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Night at the Museum, Comics Scotland.
Saturday 1 December, 2018 –7 p.m. – 10p.m. Hunterian Museum Admission free – Book online Comics Scotland is an exploration of Scotland’s illustrious history in the development of comics. This unique free event at the Hunterian Museum celebrates ‘St. Andrew’s Fair Saturday 2018’. With stalls, guest speakers and a cosplay competition, there is something for everyone! […]
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Open Studio with Rowena Comrie, Bowling Harbour
Saturday, 10 November, 2018- 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. ARCH 8 resident artist Rowena Comrie (November 5th-12th) will be opening her studio door on Saturday 10 November, and displaying her watercolour work, directly inspired by Bowling Harbour and its surroundings. Rowena will be giving a short talk about her work at 2pm. Come along for […]
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| Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow
‘Neither Oil Nor Water’ book launch Jim Ferguson
6 December, 2018, 7.00 p.m. The Clutha Bar Dr Jim Ferguson will read extracts from his new novel ‘Neither Oil nor Water’ published by Cloch0derick Press. Poets Tracy Patrick and Cee Smith will perform their poetry. Book signing. The Clutha Bar, 167 – 169 Stockwell Street, Glasgow G1 4SP Event on Facebook
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Tuesday, November 6, 2018 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Christmas in Glasgow
Spangled Cabaret The Blue Arrow
Monday 12 November, 2018 8.30 – 11.30 p.m. Spangled Cabaret is the longest running monthly alternative variety show in Glasgow! Beginning at The Rio Cafe on the 1st Monday in February 2008, Spangled went on to capture the imagination of the audience with an ever expanding roster of eclectic acts. An anything goes mix of: […]
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| Filed under: Dance, Gig Guide plus Club Events
Gail Honeyman, Creative Conversations
NOVELIST GAIL HONEYMAN (EVENT CANCELLED) Next Week Liam McIlvanney. 12 November. Creative Conversations Monday 5 November 2018 – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. University Memorial Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ Gail Honeyman is a graduate of the universities of Glasgow and Oxford. Her debut novel Eleanor Oliphant […]
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Sunday, November 4, 2018 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
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