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. Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year 2018
20 June, 2018 Enjoy a fabulous evening of great jazz at Drygate in Glasgow as the best in young jazz talent in Scotland compete for the title of Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year, which will stand them in good stead to establish a career in professional jazz. Supported by a great house band […]
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Sunday, May 13, 2018 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Liquid Light by Vic Rodrick, First Solo Exhibition, Veneer, Glasgow
Hebridean Colourist Paintings Saturday 2 June until Sunday 10 June, 2018 Veneer, 1184 Argyle Street, G3 8TE The light is always changing in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland making the dramatic scenery forever changeable in colour, tone and intensity. Vic Rodrick’s work tries to embrace the subtle nature of these changes on the white, […]
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| Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow
New Hacks, Satire, OranMor
Putting the satire back into the Saltire 22 May, 2018 – 8 p.m. From Rikki Brown the writer of the long running hit topical radio show Watson’s Wind Up, a fresh take on the news and those making the news, with a smattering of side swipes at life in general in 21st century Scotland. Running […]
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Thursday, May 10, 2018 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Redoubtable, GFT
11 – 17 May, 2018 Michel Hazanavicius (The Artist) explores the brief relationship between Jean-Luc Godard and his La Chinoise star Anne Wiazemsky with irony, humour and affection. As Godard becomes increasingly interested in politics he alienates his wife and his friends, not to mention the public who preferred his zestful early films such as Breathless. Hazanavicius has created a playful and irreverent […]
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SMHAF International Shorts, CCA, 11– 13 May, 2018
5pm, Free but ticketed, Cinema All ages / F-rated Book Online SMHAF UK Shorts Fri 11 May 2018 SMHAF Crazy Fri 11 May 2018 SMHAF The Silent Glow: Recovering the Present Fri 11 May 2018 SMHAF Youth Perspective Fri 11 May 2018 SMHAF Horizon Sat 12 May 2018 SMHAF Second Spring Sat 12 May 2018 […]
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That Good Night, GFT
11 – 17 May, 2018 In his final lead performance, the late Sir John Hurt plays Ralph, a terminally ill film director whose fortune has faded. Ralph has two objectives as he reaches the final stages of his life: to reconcile with his estranged son and to ensure that he is not a burden to […]
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Aye Write: Wee Write Beano Cartoon Capers, Mitchell Library
20 May, 2018 at 10.30 – 11.30 Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN Find out all about the Beano and draw your fave characters to take home! Celebrate the 80th birthday of Britain’s longest running children’s comic, in this fun-filled illustrated talk and comic workshop – Beano style! Jim Glen, comic artist and writer, […]
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| Filed under: Aye Write! Book Festival 2018, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Kids and young people, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Aye Write: Wee Write One Button Benny with Alan Windram
20th May 2018 10:30AM – 11:30AM Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN 3 – 6 years old Benny is a Robot. Benny has a big red button in the middle of his tummy with the words ‘only press in an emergency’ on it. Benny is different, Benny is special, Benny is a Robot. […]
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The Cured, GFT
11 – 17 May, 2018 A brilliant low-budget zombie film with a difference, The Cured is a powerful, thought provoking tale set in a Dublin that has survived a zombie plague. What were once flesh-eating, bloodthirsty monsters have now been treated with an antidote but can society ever forgive them for what they did? Senan (Sam Keeley) cannot forget the horrible acts […]
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Wednesday, May 9, 2018 | Filed under: Cinema
Football Exhibition Match in aid of St Andrew’s Hospice
2 June, 2018 at 1 p.m. Excelsior Stadium Airdrie With celebrities galore and footballers including: Confirmed footballers participating so far include, Graeme Souness, Neil Lennon, Ally McCoist, Rab Douglas, Joe Miller, Brian Prunty, Owen Coyle, Stephen Kerr, Sandy Stewart and Stephen Docherty. Tickets £10/£5 Tickets on sale now from… Excelsior Stadium; Airdrie Card Shop; Kandy […]
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Vacancy: Development Manager, GFT
Development Manager Maternity Cover Minimum of 8 months contract – start May 2018 £26,148 (pro-rata) GFT is hiring a Development Manager for a temporary maternity cover position. Looking for an experienced fundraiser to work with Senior Development Manager across all Glasgow Film teams. You will have previous experience of fundraising in a “not for profit sector” […]
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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival, CCA
Thursday 10 May — Sunday 13 May 2018 The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival, led by the Mental Health Foundation, is one of Scotland’s most diverse cultural events, covering everything from music, film and visual art to theatre, dance, and literature. The festival takes place across Scotland, aiming to support the arts and challenge preconceived ideas about […]
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Goodbye First Love, Glasgow Film Theatre
15 May, 2018 Mia Hansen-Løve examines the reverberating effect that young love has on our lives with a delicate and tender story about fifteen-year-old Camille and her infatuation with Sullivan, an older college student. Sullivan has made no secret of his plans to travel, leaving Camille to find her own path and heal her heartbreak. As she grows […]
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Tully, GFT
4– 17May, 2018 Charlize Theron plays Marlo, a suburban mother of two who is struggling to cope with the weight of her responsibilities. Upon the birth of her third child, she is gifted a night nanny by her wealthy brother. Resistant at first, Marlo eventually yields and upon arrival, free spirited Tully (Mackenzie Davis) instantly relieves the pressure […]
Best Before Bed – Wilde (1997), citizenM, Glasgow
12 May, 2018 This National Limerick Day, we invite you to enjoy the wit, charm, humour and drama of Oscar Wilde, in everyone’s favourite screening room at citizenM Glasgow. Join us from 7.00 PM onwards to view the film Wilde, starring Stephen Fry, Jude Law and Vanessa Redgrave. what: best before bed film night film: […]
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Ann-Marie MacDonald in conversation with Louise Welsh, University of Glasgow
University Chapel Wednesday 9 May, 2018 – 4 p.m.Free & Open to the Public Ann-Marie MacDonald is an author, playwright, and actor. (Photo by Guntar Kravis) She is best known for her novels, Adult Onset, Fall On Your Knees, and The Way the Crow Flies, as well as her plays, Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) and Belle Moral: A Natural History. Her […]
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Tuesday, May 8, 2018 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Hike and Bike, Loch Lomond, fundraiser for Scottish Huntington’s Association
26 May, 2018, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Walk part of the West Highland Way and then jump on your saddle and cycle to Rowardennan on Scottish Huntington’s Association Loch Lomond Hike & Bike event! Event Hub at Rowardennan Hotel £10 registration Event on Facebook Full details
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The Electrics, 30 Anniversary, The Bungalow, Paisley
Sunday, 3rd June, 2018 The Bungalow, Shuttle St, Paisley PA1 1YD
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Monday, May 7, 2018 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events
The Great May Day Cabaret, Night for Chris Bartter, OranMor
Monday 7th May, 2018 show starts 7.30pm Featuring another fantastic line-up, the seventh annual Great May Cabaret includes a tribute to founder member Chris Bartter, whose untimely death last October robbed the trade union movement of one of its great campaigners and supporter of the arts. Celebrating international workers’ day will be: Scottish rapper, […]
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Revolt She Said: The Girls plus Discussion GFT
6 May, 2018 Exploring the feminist revolution 50 years after the protests of May ’68 triggered revolution, ICO and Club de Femmes have curated a season focusing on women filmmakers post ’68. In The Girls, three female friends (played by Ingmar Bergman regulars) tour a production of Aristophanes’ Lysistrata as the spirit of ’68 sweeps Sweden. […]
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Into The Woods, Pantheon Club, Websters Theatre, Glasgow
15 – 19 May, 2018 Into the Woods Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine This Tony Award-winning musical takes everyone’s favourite storybook characters and brings them together for a trip you’ll never forget The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to […]
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Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham, Cottiers Theatre, Glasgow
16 May 2018 – 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm What more can you say about these two stellar musicians, now embarking on their 31st year of working together Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham have established themselves as the epitome of excellence in the world of traditional music. Mike Russell of the Glasgow Herald has described […]
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| Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Tir na nOg, Cottiers Theatre
Tuesday, 8 May, 2018 ‘Sonny Condell and Leo O’Kelly continue to defy real time’ – Irish Times ‘..a remarkable band…. they deliver a stunning performance that underlines their reputation as being well founded…… the crowd utterly entranced.’ – Prog Magazine Tir na nOg have been described as Alt Folk, Prog Folk, Psych Folk, and even Space […]
The Carlton 3 at Tchai Ovna House of Tea, Glasgow
Thursday 24th May, 2018 – 8pm Tchai Ovna, 42 Otago Lane, Glasgow G12 8PB www.tchaiovna.com
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Saturday, May 5, 2018 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
May Day Picnic, Glasgow Green
Sunday, 6 May, 2018 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Family Friendly Event with food, music, poetry & cycling. Event on Facebook
The Cool, The Twistettes Single Launch, McChuills
1 June, 2018 After the madness that was The Moods show in March, The C.O.O.L at McChuill`s returns on 1st June for an alternative punk rock special featuring The Twistettes , who will be celebrating the launch of their absolutely banging brand new single. This is the first track to be released from their much […]
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Eco-friendly market, St Silas Church, Glasgow West End
Saturday 5 May , 2018 from 11am to 4pm And every other month afterwards (18th Aug, 20th Oct, 15th Dec) Only stalls with an eco-friendly focus will be trading. Anything from hand-made dog treats to eco-print textiles will be there. The first of the markets will take place at St Silas Church, 69 Park […]
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For A Few Dollars More, Glasgow Film Theatre
6 and 8 May, 2018 Sergio Leone, Clint Eastwood and composer Ennio Morricone reteamed soon after the release of the original A Fistful of Dollars with this loose sequel. Eastwood’s Man with No Name teams up with the equally lethal Colonel Douglas Mortimer (Lee Van Cleef) in order to take down – and receive the bounty for […]
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Lean on Pete, Glasgow Film Theatre
4 – 10 May, 2018 Andrew Haigh (45 Years, Weekend) transforms Willy Vlautin’s acclaimed 2010 novel into a heartfelt coming of age drama. Teenager Charley (Charlie Plummer) escapes a hard knock life with his deadbeat father, finding work and a newfound sense of family with grizzled horse trainer Del (Steve Buscemi) and weary jockey Bonnie (Chloë Sevigny). When […]
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IberoDocs, CCA, Glasgow
Fri 4 May — Sat 5 May 2018 The Ibero-American Documentary Film Festival comes to Glasgow, for its fifth edition, to explore different perspectives on the transition between childhood and adulthood from various corners ofIbero-America. Join us for two days of immersion into Ibero-American culture; its different languages, traditions and expressions as we journey from La Gomera […]
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