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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..

Tết – Vietnamese Celebration of Lunar New Year

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Sunday, 22 February, 2025, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. GAMH Community Hub (formerly Flourish House) 23-25 Ashley Street, G3 6BR Tết is the Vietnamese celebration of the Lunar New Year and one of the most important festivals across East and Southeast Asia. It is a time to welcome the new year, honour family and ancestors, […]

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Women in Berlin at GFT

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Thursday 12 February, 2026, 5.40 p.m. Chetna Vora’s ethnographic portrait of East German women living in Berlin in the early 80s, a film which was almost destroyed. In 1982, Indian born filmmaker Chetna Vora was studying at the Academy of Film and Television in Potsdam-Babelsberg, and set out to create her diploma project. However, after refusing […]

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Thursday, February 5, 2026 | Filed under: Cinema

True Romance at The Grosvenor, Hillhead

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Thursday 12 February, 2026 at 8.30 p.m. Cult Classics: Love on Screen In this rock & roll adventure story Christian Slater (Interview With the Vampire) and Patricia Arquette (Ed Wood) star as two unlikely lovers propelled into a violent game of high stake negotiations and high-speed adventure when they take unexpected possession of valuable mob […]

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | Filed under: Cinema, Valentine's Day Glasgow Gifts

Send Help at The Grosvenor, Hillhead

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6 – 19 February, 2026 Two colleagues become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. On the island, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it’s a battle of wills and wits to make it out alive. Buy tickets Grosvenor Picture Theatre 24 Ashton Ln, […]

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GFF2026 Opening Film ‘Everybody To Kenmure Street’

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25 February, 2026 at Glasgow Film Theatre Glasgow Film Festival 2026 to open with UK Premiere of                                   Everybody To Kenmure Street BAFTA-winner Felipe Bustos Sierra’s documentary about one of Scotland’s most spontaneous and successful acts of civil resistance […]

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Glasgow Coat of Arms Exhibition – Closing Gathering

Glasgow Coat of Arms Exhibition

Thursday 5 February, 2026,2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Govanhill Baths Archive & Heritage Project The Deep End, 21 Nithsdale St, Glasgow G41 2PZ Come along to the closing gathering of Dr Caroline Scott’s Glasgow Coat of Arms exhibition – a crowd-sourced, inclusive, online digital archiving project which began life in 2018. Rosann Cheurbini will also […]

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Adrian Wiszniewski in conversation with John Mackechnie

Adrian Wiszeniewski and John Mackechnie photo by Fiona Watson

Saturday 14 February, 2026, 2 p.m. Exhibition continues until February 28th 2026. Glasgow Print Studio, 103 Trongate, G1 5HD Glasgow An in conversation event with Adrian Wiszniewski and John Mackechnie MBE, former Director of Glasgow Print Studio. Wiszniewski’s love of printmaking found its footing in 1985, when he was invited by Mackechnie to work at […]

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Exhibition: Café D’Jaconelli: A Scottish-Italian Success Story

Teresa and Sante Jaconelli, the founders of the cafe in 1930 with their 3 daughters; Lisa, Rina and Emilia

6th February until 10th April, Monday- Friday, 10am-5pm. Maryhill Burgh Halls, 24 Gairbraid Ave, Glasgow G20 8YE A new exhibition opening in Maryhill Burgh Halls explores Scottish-Italian migration and community life through the story of Café D’Jaconelli, a century-old café remembered fondly by generations of Maryhill people. Focusing on the iconic café, which featured in […]

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Mother India – Glasgow

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Mother India Restaurants Glasgow Mother India, 28 Westminster Terrace, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 7RU To Book please telephone: 0141 221 1663 (See the menu) Take Away Menu Mother India Cafe, 1355 Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AD – open for walk ins 7 days a week (Just opposite Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum)Phone: 0141 339 9145  Mother […]

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A Night for Dick Gaughan at Celtic Connections 2026 

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Gaughan is a voice of deep humanity in our present dark world.  Gaughan brought many of the traditional Irish and Scots Celtic songs to new life. I’d never heard Robert Burns Westlin Winds before Gaugan introduced this as one of the best songs ever written. He searched through the Scottish national archives for the best traditional […]

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Helen Rose Outdoor Diary: Drumchapel Way

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February, 2026 I had an interesting urban walk on the edge of the countryside in the west of Glasgow before Christmas with Glasgow Ramblers  . It was a circular walk from Bearsden, a dormitory suburb outwith the Glasgow boundary, to Drumchapel inside the Glasgow boundary. These are two areas of contrast with Bearsden being an […]

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Paul. Riley – Too Sharp To Be Nice at Cottiers

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Friday 28 February, 2026 – 7.30 p.m. Red Shoe Entertainment presents… Following two hugely successful tours in 2024 and 2025, Paul Riley is back with his brand-new stand-up show, Too Smart to Be Nice. Known and loved by millions as the iconic Winston Ingram from the BBC and Netflix sitcom Still Game, Paul brings his unmistakable sharpness and charm back […]

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A Giant On The Bridge

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Wednesday 25 February, 2026, 7.30 p.m. Cottiers, 93 -95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow G11 5PU Unflinching, spellbinding gig-theatre featuring Louis Abbott (Admiral Fallow), Kim Grant (Raveloe), Dave Hook (Solareye, Stanley Odd), Jo Mango and Jill O’Sullivan. “Do you think cos I’ve been in the jail all I know is how to hurt people?” Every year in […]

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Glasgow Film Festival 2026 Industry Focus – Full Programme Announced

GFF25: Industry Focus - Animatic Live PitchPhoto by Ingrid Mur

2 – 6 March, 2026 Scotland’s biggest conference for screen industries expanded to five days with a programme of talks and networking opportunities Halon CEO Chris Ferriter, Jen Davies and Graham Fulton from Conic, and Zaratan co-founder Andrew Pearce to feature in Made in Glasgow, a full day of events showcasing the strength of Glasgow’s […]

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Programme Announced Glasgow Film Festival 2026

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The 22nd edition of Scotland’s largest film festival will showcase 126 films from 44 countries, with 16 World, European, and International premieres, 68 UK premieres and 18 Scottish premieres taking place between 25 February and 8 March UK premieres include humanistic drama Rebuilding starring Josh O’Connor, high-fashion title Couture featuring Angelina Jolie, relationship drama Erupcja […]

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Scrievan and Scran – An Evening of Spoken Word

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Saturday, 31 January, 2026, 7.30 pm Tidelines Book Festival Harbour Arts Centre 114 – 116 Harbour Street, Irvine KA12 8PZ Chase away those January blues with the return of this hugely popular event! A warm evening of spoken word, with a half-time hot pie included in the ticket price, this event will be hosted by […]

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True and Bold Concert: Tribute to Dick Gaughan

Glasgow Scotland. 16 January 2026. Dick Gaughan, Scottish traditional folk singer and musician, made an appearance at a Tribute night True and Bold, at Glasgow concert hall, at Celtic Connections 2026. He is an icon of Celtic folk muisc of 20th century. Photo Pauline Keightley.

Aww the Dick Gaughan tribute concert last week was so amazing!! So emotional, so many folk icons from Scotland, England and Ireland. Black and white images of the 70s folk scene in Edinburgh. The Irish artist Seamie O’Dowd, who performed Song for Ireland ,was   so good – one of those hushed silence moments….     Dick […]

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Free Tours Alasdair Gray Archive

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Various Dates January 2026 11 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Free tours of The Alasdair Gray Archive and The Agnes Owens Archive in January 2026. The Alasdair Gray Archive, The Whisky Bond, 2 Dawson Road Glasgow G4 9SS Tickets

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Hidden Histories at the Hunterian, LGBTQIA

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 ‘Hidden Histories’ tour at the Hunterian Art Gallery Various Dates Check availability  Exploring LGBTQIA+ histories and celebrating queer identities. The ‘Hidden Histories’ tour uses artworks from The Hunterian collections to share untold stories and bring queer identities into the spotlight. The tour was developed by a small Hunterian team comprised of staff and students including […]

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Celtic Connections 2026 – Final Week

Runs until Sunday 1 February 2026 The Chair, Fara and Gnoss raised the roof at the famous Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom with a special sold out Orkney inspired anniversary concert to mark the midway point of Celtic Connections, as more than 100 concerts flashed by in a week dominated by roots, rhythms and reels. Siobhan Miller, Saltfishforty, Astro Bloc, Mec Lir, Senegalese legends Orchestra Baobab, Laura […]

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Lily Dunn, Creative Conversations University of Glasgow

Lily Dunn Creative Conversations

Monday 26 January, 2026 at 1 p.m. Campus Bookshop, University of Glasgow, Fraser Building, Glasgow G12 8QQ Author Lily Dunn reading and in conversation In her new book, Into being, the acclaimed author of Sins of My Father Lily Dunn shares the secrets of writing a new, transformative kind of memoir. As a memoirist, teacher and mentor, Dunn demystifies […]

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Celtic Connections: Junior Brother

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Thursday 29 January, 2026, 7.30 p.m. Carefully pushing the boundaries of what modern Irish folk can look and sound like, Junior Brother is an idiosyncratic, challenging, and richly lyrical singer/songwriter from Co. Kerry. His much-anticipated third album, The End is officially out now, via Strap Originals. Following singles Take Guilt, Small Violence, Welcome To My […]

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Take 2: Gabby’s Dollhouse at GFT

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Saturday, 24 January, 2026 at 11.30 a.m. Gabby heads out on a road trip with her Grandma Gigi to the urban wonderland of Cat Francisco. But when Gabby’s dollhouse, her most prized possession, ends up in the hands of an eccentric cat lady named Vera, Gabby sets off on an adventure through the real world […]

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WestFest 2026

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2 – 28 June, 2026 WestFest 2026 – returns for a fourth annual festival   It’s shaping up to be the most ambitious edition yet. Building on last year’s success which saw 151 events reach 110k attendees, in 2026 the aim is to have around 200 events across 60+ venues, including a programme of free […]

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Platform Spring Big Band Tea Dances with Jon Ritchie and the Swing Sensation

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Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd April, 2026, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Rod, Glasgow G34 9JW Get your glad rags on and your dancing shoes ready for our big band tea dance extravaganza this April! With live music from Jon Ritchie and That Swing Sensation, vocalists and dancers, guests will enjoy […]

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The Bad Actors, The Clutha Bar

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Saturday 24th January, 2026 The Clutha Bar 167-169 Stockwell Street, Glasgow G1 4SP  Get ready for an epic night of LIVE music with a stacked lineup, headlined by Sheffield’s own funk rock duo **The Bad Actors** – known for their big riffs, bigger energy, and a signature style that’s earned them tour spots with Huey […]

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Monday, January 19, 2026 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, Music, Pat's Home Page Blog

Kim Richey and Carla J. Easton at Cottiers

Kim Richey

Sunday, 25 January, 2026, 7,30 p.m. Cottiers, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow G11 5PU One of Americana music’s most revered singer-songwriters. Kim Richey will perform in the beautiful, atmospheric setting of Cottiers Theatre. She is one of Americana and Country music’s most revered singer-songwriters. A two-time Grammy-nominated artist, Kim Richey is a rare performer […]

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Dylan LeBlanc and Adam Thom, Cottiers

Dylan LeBlanc

Friday, 23 January, 2026, 7.30 p.m. A musical nomad shares songs from his latest album Singer-songwriter Dylan LeBlanc has been a vagabond since he was a boy, tossed between Texas, Louisiana, and Alabama. His nomadic spirit drew him to life as a touring musician and the animal that titles his newest record, Coyote. Much like the wily […]

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CinemARC – I Swear

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Thursday 22 January, 2026, 5.30 p.m. A special presentation of 2025’s film, I Swear. Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel LaneGlasgow G11 6EW To celebrate Burns night, taking you to the Scottish Borders with an acclaimed recent production, I Swear. After the film there will be Q&A panel with University of Glasgow linguists, […]

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Take 2: Hugo at GFT

Take 2 Hugo

Saturday 17 January, 2026 – 11.30 a.m. Orphaned and alone except for an uncle, Hugo Cabret lives in the walls of a train station in 1930s Paris. Hugo’s job is to oil and maintain the station’s clocks, but to him, his more important task is to protect a broken automaton and notebook left to him […]

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