What’s On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more.

Pat ByrneI 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. Email me details if you would like me to promote your event..

Hearts Beat Loud, GFT

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14 August, 2018 – 6 p.m. Access Film Club GFT, together with The National Autistic Society Scotland is delighted to provide Access Film Club: screenings and post-film discussions in a friendly and welcoming environment. GFT is the first cinema in the UK to receive the Autism Friendly Award 2017. In Brooklyn neighbourhood of Red Hook, single dad […]

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Saturday, August 11, 2018 | Filed under: Cinema

The Murder of Mr Devil, GFT

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11 August, 2018 The Murder of Mr Devil is the only directed film by Ester Krumbachová, who imbued numerous films of the Czechoslovak New Wave through her costume and set design and scriptwriting, to name few: Daisies, The Party and the Guests, Valerie and Her Week of Wonders, Witchhammer, Diamonds of the Night, Fruit of Paradise. The Murder of Mr Devil  is a complete […]

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Friday, August 10, 2018 | Filed under: Cinema

Le Crime de Monsieur Lange, GFT

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15 and 16 August, 2018 Jean Renoir’s political masterpiece encapsulates the mood of its pre-war time. When a publishing firm’s oppressive boss suddenly disappears, its employees take over the business by creating a successful co-operative. When he unexpectedly reappears to reap the benefits of their success, however, chaos reigns… Presented as part of Cinema Rediscovered on […]

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The Escape, GFT

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10 – 16 August, 2018 Gemma Arterton just gets better and better, delivering a commanding performance of unwavering conviction in The Escape. Playing a dutiful, careworn wife and mother to two daughters, she is advised to count her blessings rather than question a life that increasingly feels like a crushing weight on her shoulders. Husband Mark […]

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The Heiresses, GFT

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10 – 16 August, 2018 A classy and enthralling Paraguayan drama starring Ana Brun as Chela and Margarita Irun as Chiquita, two women descended from wealthy families who have lived together for more than 30 years. Their lives enter a state of flux when their financial situation worsens, and they start to sell off their […]

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The Negotiator, GFT

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10 – 16 August, 2018 The collateral damage of civil war is all-encompassing and unforgiving; a brutal setting for tense negotiations, especially when the results could have monumental consequences. Jon Hamm and Rosamund Pike star as CIA agents in this nail-biting intelligent thriller. From the writer of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The Negotiator is a suspenseful […]

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John Waters’ Polyester – Launch of Scalarama Programme 2018

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August, 11, 2018 at CCA Launch of the Scalarama 2018 programme, and a rare screening of John Waters’ Polyester (1981) as it was intended – in original scratch ‘n’ sniff Odorama! Meet Francine Fishpaw, tortured suburban housewife. With a pornographer husband, a pregnant teenage daughter, and a son with a foot-stomping fetish, Francine smells trouble […]

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The Eyes of Orson Welles, GFT

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12 August, 2018 + Q & A with Mark Cousins 17 – 23 August, 2018 Granted exclusive access to hundreds of private drawings and paintings by Orson Welles, filmmaker Mark Cousins dives deep into the visual world of this legendary director and actor, to reveal a portrait of the artist as he’s never been seen before – through his own eyes, […]

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Garden Party Weekend, Fundraiser, Glasgow

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18 and 19 August, 2018 Garden Party weekend for all the family and friends. Come and enjoy the hospitality and all for a great cause! Please put it in your dairy. It’s an annual event which has great reviews. Supporting charities including  Starchild in Memory of Frankie Marsh. 56 Stamperland Drvie, Clarkston, Glasgow G76 8HF […]

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Cinemasters: Alfred Hitchcock Season at GFT 2018

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Alfred Hitchcock casts a long shadow over contemporary cinema. His visual style has inspired hundreds of iconic moments in movies. His intuitive sense of how to thrill an audience has often been imitated, but seldom bettered. To mark the 60th anniversary of Vertigo, Hitchcock’s suspenseful masterpiece, we have picked 10 films that represent his finest achievements. For Hitchcock beginners and […]

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Talk of the Steamie Conference, Govanhill

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5 September, 2018 The Conference looks at the importance of washhouses in working class communities, particularly to women, in 19th and 20th century. Will also consider the future of women’s health and wellbeing as the Govanhill Baths evolves into a centre for health and wellbeing. Talk of the Steamie Exhibition The exhibition will run from […]

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Gigs at King Tuts, Gigs, Glasgow

10 – 12 August, 2018 All gigs at King Tuts on Facebook King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, 272A St Vincent St, Glasgow G2 5RL Telephone: 0141 2215279  kingtuts.co.uk

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Pope Francis: Man of His Word, GFT

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10– 16 August, 2018 Pope Francis – A Man of His Word is a personal journey with Pope Francis: his ideas and his message are central to this documentary, which sets out to present his work of reform and his answers to today’s global questions. From his deep concern for the poor and wealth inequality, […]

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Festival 2018, Berlin on Screen GFT

August 2018, Glasgow plays co-host with Berlin to the European Championships. Festival 2018 is a fun-filled cultural programme running alongside the 11 days of sporting activities. At GFT we are diving into the cinematic history of Berlin, showing 5 films that give a sense of the changing face of this incredible city. Watch Berlin on […]

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Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Botanic Gardens, Glasgow

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17 August, 2018 Back to the Botanics Entrance 8.30pm at Queen Margaret Drive, Glasgow Botanic Gardens, G12 0UE. Film starts at 9pm. Make sure to bring your own seating, such as blankets or sun chairs. The garden kiosk will stay open till late, selling hot dogs, popcorn and soft drinks. You can bring your own […]

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Thursday, August 9, 2018 | Filed under: Cinema

Blade Runner, Back to the Botanics

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Thursday 16 August, 2018. Entrance from 8.30pm from entrance at Queen Margaret Drive, Glasgow G12.  The film starts at 9pm. Make sure to bring your own seating, such as blankets or sun chairs. The garden kiosk will stay open till late, selling hot dogs, popcorn and soft drinks.You may also bring your own picnic; however, […]

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Face Forward University of Glasgow

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29 – 31 August, 2018 Three Days of Contemporary Performance M Litt Theatre Practices Three days of new contemporary performance, created, produced and performed by students on the University of Glasgow MLitt Theatre Practices programme. Gilmorehill Centre, 9 University of Glasgow G12 8QQ Events on Facebook – Full Details  

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An Evening with Charles E. McGarry, Waterstones Sauchiehall Street

7  September, 2018 The Shadow of the Black Earl Haunted by his last case and bereaved by a sudden loss, Leo Moran is invited to spend the summer at Biggnarbriggs Hall, the stately residence of his friend Fordyce Greatorix. He is overjoyed when romance blossoms unexpectedly, but he finds himself plagued by visions after a […]

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NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL RETURNS TO SCOTLAND TO SEARCH FOR STAR ROLES

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SPARKLE & SHINE! NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL Are you a young, budding performer who sparkles and shines on stage? Well, today is your lucky day because the producers of Nativity! The Musical are returning to Scotland to find more children aged 9-12 to star in the Glasgow and Edinburgh leg of the production’s 2018 UK tour. Bright, […]

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Wednesday, August 8, 2018 | Filed under: Kids and young people, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

Seven Song Club Weekender, Merchant City Festival

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Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th, August, 2018 Free outdoor stage on Parnie St, Trongate, Glasgow Merchant City. More acts to be announced. Starts at 12.00 each day with street bars, food and other good stuff.

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GlasGLOW at the Botanic Gardens – Hallowe’en

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27 October – 4 November, 2018 Tickets  available exclusively at www.itison.com Plus extended dates 5 – 11 November, 2018 itison unveils half million-pound event in Glasgow Botanic Gardens …introducing …GlasGLOW Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens are set to be completely transformed this Halloween (2018) into a magical world of light and fantasy at a brand-new world class outdoor […]

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Yorkhill and Finnieston Gala 2018

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Sunday 12th August 2018, 11am to 4pm. It’s that time of year again for the Yorkhill and Finnieston Annual Gala Day Overnewton Square, G3 8RW Events include children’s activities (mini-professors, face painting), including a mini blue light festival, a craft fair – showcasing our communities crafting talent, live performance and music, food and drink. There’s […]

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Broomhill Sports Club, Football for Girls

Broomhill Sports Club is gearing up for a new season of sport and  the West End Inclusive Community Club is starting a new Girls’ Football section Autumn, 2018. Sessions will take place on Mondays and Thursdays at Hyndland Secondary School, 74 Lauderdale Gardens, Glasgow G12 9RQ The sessions are open to any Girls in P4 to S6. In […]

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Ajay Close, Scottish Suffragettes, The Project Cafe

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Mayhem in Short Skirts, The Scottish Suffragettes Tuesday 14 August, 2014 – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Project Cafe, 134 Renfrew Street, G3 6ST Scottish Writers Centre (change of venue from CCA) £5/£3, free to all SWC members Drinks will be available for a small donation, to help us say thank you to our […]

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Publishing Scotland International Showcase, University of Glasgow Chapel

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Thursday 23 August 2018 17:00 – 20:00 University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel Malachy Tallack, Chitra Ramaswamy, Alan Parks, Mick Kitson and Sally Magnusson, chaired by Louise Welsh Malachy Tallack, Chitra Ramaswamy, Alan Parks, Mick Kitson and Sally Magnusson will be reading and discussing their work with Professor of Creative Writing Louise Welsh, in honour of […]

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Glasgow Songwriting Festival

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10, 11, 12 August, 2018 GOVANHILL BATHS, 99 Calder St, Glasgow, G41 7RA Opening Concert 10 August at The Glad Cafe, 1006a Pollockshaws Rd, Glasgow, G41 2HG Twelve hours of songwriting workshops and an all-staropening concert crammed into one fantastic friendly weekend celebrating the diverse art of songwriting. Tutors Findlay Napier, Jo Mango, Dave ‘Solareye’ Hook and Donna Maciocia […]

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Howl’s Moving Castle, GFT

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8 and 9 August, 2018 In Hayao Miyazaki’s thrilling adaptation of the Diana Wynne Jones novel, Sofi is unexpectedly befriended by Howl, a young and flamboyant wizard. Displeased by their blossoming friendship, the Witch of the Waste curses Sofi with an old body, transforming her into a 90-year-old woman. Unable to tell anyone, Sofi takes […]

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Friday, August 3, 2018 | Filed under: Cinema

Cabbage presents Junkspace: Tap for Sound, The Seamore Centre, Glasgow

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Thursday 9 August, 2018 – 6.30 p.m. The Seamore Neighbourhood Cinema, Community Central Hall, 304 Maryhill Road, Glasgow G20 7YE Cabbage presents Junkspace: Tap for Sound, a screening event of moving image exploring the spaces inhabited by artists online, post internet culture and the divergence of sound and image. The programme brings together a group […]

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Bute Noir 2018

Weekend Timetable 3 – 5 August, 2018 BUTE NOIR EVENT SCHEDULE FRIDAY 3rd AUGUST 4.30 pm – 5.30pm Bute Museum A starter for tension: James Oswald, Sarah Hilary and Mari Hannah 6 pm – 7 pm Rothesay Library Far horizons: Abir Mukherjee and Graeme Macrae Burnet 7.30 pm– 8.30 pm Print Point From screen to […]

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The Bird Cage, Pop Up Restaurant, Tontine Lane Glasgow

The Birdcage will be popping up in Tontine Lane throughout the duration of the European Championships. This speciality Chicken restaurant’s menu includes everything from coriander, chilli and lime chicken wings, to pulled chicken bao buns, to jerked spatchcock chicken and southern fried chicken. There will also be a range of vegetarian options on offer. Tontine […]

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Thursday, August 2, 2018 | Filed under: Eating and drinking Glasgow West End, Festival 2018

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