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. Sometimes I Think About Dying at GFT
Screening Until Thursday 25 April, 2024 Daisy Ridley proves she can handle nuanced comedy drama as easily as a Star Wars leading role in this character study of an office worker whose life unexpectedly opens up. She plays Fran, who likes to think about dying. It brings sensation to her quiet life. When she makes […]
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Sunday, April 21, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema
Glasgow May Day 2024
Sunday 5 May, 2024 11 a.m. 11am Assemble George Square 11.30am March 12.45pm Rally at Glasgow University Student Union, 32 University Ave, Glasgow G12 8LX The annual celebration of workers in the city and international solidarity organised by the trade union movement through Glasgow Trades Council, held in Glasgow since 1892. A march through the […]
Special Screenings to Mark Anniversary Year at Glasgow Film Theatre
May 2024 Scotland’s leading independent cinema will celebrate a bumper year of anniversaries with a programme of special screenings taking place throughout May. The programme will showcase films that have been hugely popular with audiences and have played a unique role in the history of Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) over the past five decades. Glasgow’s […]
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Saturday, April 20, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Film Theatre Special 50 Anniversary Screenings May 2024, Pat's Home Page Blog
The Lives of Others – 35mm, Special 50 Anniversary Screening GFT
Thursday 9 May, 2024 7 p.m. GFT is one of the few Scottish cinemas still equipped to project 35mm and 70mm film. As the perfect showcase for this expertise, audiences can enjoy Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck’s Oscar-winning thriller The Lives of Others on 35mm to mark Europe Day on Thursday 9 May. In 1984, in […]
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Cinema Paradiso – Special 50th Anniversary Screening GFT
Monday 6 May, 2024, 3.00 p.m. highlight of 20th Century European cinema, the Oscar and BAFTA award-winning Cinema Paradiso captures the spirit and communal power of film and has unsurprisingly been embraced by GFT audiences time and time again. It will make a welcome return for a special screening on the Monday 6 May Bank Holiday. Giuseppe […]
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Jean de Florette + Manon des Sources (Double-bill) – 50th Anniversary Screening GFT
Sunday 5 May, 2024 2.30 p.m. Since its inception, GFT has been the destination to watch foreign language films in Glasgow, and the anniversary programme will give audiences a chance to revisit some of our greatest international hits. Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources are two of the most popular French films of all time and […]
Late Night: Escape from New York
Special Screening 50th Anniversary GFT Friday, 3 May, 2024, 10.30 p.m. A key element of our programme since the cinema first opened in 1974, our Late Night screenings have recently relaunched as a regular monthly event. In recent years the programming for the Late Night slot has leaned into cult classics and we’re delighted to […]
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Fellini’s Roma + Introduction
Thursday, 2 May, 2024 5.30 p.m. The anniversary programme will begin with Roma – Federico Fellini’s ode to the Italian capital – which was the first film to screen at GFT on the day we opened in 1974. Fellini’s monumental and outlandish tribute to his beloved Rome, The Eternal City, begins with Fellini as a youngster living […]
Record of displays in People’s Palace – Part 2.
PRecord of displays in People’s Palace on date of temporary closure: 14 April, 2024. Inside the People’s Palace Photography by Jim Byrne Part 1. Record of displays at People’s Palace
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Take 2: Kids Animations: Why’s the Sky Blue?
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 11.30 a.m. Screening as part of In Short, Europe: Best of the Best A playful selection of children’s animations exploring our relationship to the outside and everything it brings us: big gardens to run around in, animals to befriend, and the beautiful display of sound, colour, and texture. GFT, 12 Rose […]
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Friday, April 19, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema, Kids and young people, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Billy Connolly’s Big Banana Feet at GFT
GFT screenings: Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May 2024 Screening in selected cinemas in the UK and Ireland from 10 May 2024 BFI DVD/Blu-ray release and BFI Southbank Q&A screening on 20 May 2024 BIG BANANA FEET (1976) is a fascinating and hilarious record of irrepressible Scottish comedian Billy Connolly on his 1975 Irish tour, […]
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Maggie and Me with Damian Barr and James Ley
Tuesday, 30 April, 2024 – 6.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN Aye Write Pop Up Event Join Damian Barr and James Ley in conversation with Jackie Wylie at the Mitchell Library as they explore the creation of the new stage version of Damian’s celebrated memoir Maggie & Me. Award-winning […]
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| Filed under: Aye Write 2024, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
At the Volta with James Joyce, GFT
Saturday 15th June, 2024 6.30 p.m. As part of 19th International James Joyce Symposium, the University of Glasgow, Glasgow Film Theatre and the Irish Consulate are organising At the Volta with James Joyce: a showing of early films with musical accompaniment, inspired by the involvement of Irish author James Joyce with Dublin’s cinema Volta – […]
WestFest 2024 Programme Launched
WestFest- Glasgow’s biggest cultural and community festival launches their 2024 programme WestFest, Glasgow’s biggest community and cultural festival today launches the full programme for its 2024 festival, taking place from 1st to 30th June. Bursting with an eclectic array of events, performances, and activities- WestFest has something for everyone. WestFest 2024 will take place in […]
Glasgow Literary and Music Lounge at The Scotia Bar
Tuesday, 30 April, 2024 7.30 p.m. Scotia Bar, 112 – 114 Stockwell Street, Glasgow G1 4LW Free Featured Writer Paul Anderson and Bill Borland House Band Brian McFall, Ewan Hare, Trevor Lakey Featured Musician John Gee (Tribal John) Performers include: Kay Metcalfe, Jan Brolly,Rain Ensemble, Chris Tait, Ray Evans, Gordon Christopher Powrie, Jim and Brfian, […]
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Thursday, April 18, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Free Events, Gig Guide plus Club Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Record of Displays in People’s Palace Prior to Closure April 2024
Closing Ceremony April 15th 2024 Displays at the People’s Palace Part 1 Photography by Jim Byrne Record of Displays in People’s Palace Part 2 – April, 2024.
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WestFest Drag at the Bandstand
Sunday 9 June, 2024 “Drag @ The Bandstand” Lights Up Kelvingrove Bandstand as Part of WestFest 2024 WestFest are delighted to announce the return of ‘Drag @ The Bandstand’, taking place at Kelvingrove Bandstand on Sunday 9th June as part of WestFest 2024. As with their hugely successful event in 2022, the WestFest team can […]
Woodlands Community – Bike Ride to Claypits Nature Reserve
Saturday 27th April, 2024 9.45 a.m. – 1 p.m. Volunteer led bike ride to Claypits Nature Reserve with Amy and Sandra Woodlands Community Meeting Room, 66 Ashley St, Glasgow G3 6HW Free. Donations Welcome A group bike ride to the Claypits Nature Reserve. A great opportunity to get out, be active and socialise. This ride […]
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| Filed under: Community event, Free Events, Sport, Walks, Cycling in Glasgow, Woodlands Community
Scottish Handmade Crafts, Gifts and Artists at Janet & John Glasgow
Janet & John – promoting Scottish creativity. A haven for Scottish Handmade Crafts Upper Floor De Courcy’s Arcade Cresswell Lane T: 07731 768373Delightful gifts handcrafted by Scottish artisans Janet & John Website Always Something New At Janet and John More Fabulous Choice of Cards and Gifts Gifts for Everyone . Baby Range […]
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H.O.P.E. E.P. Launch
Saturday 18 May, 2024 Bloc +, 117 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 2SZ FREE ENTRY Erin Friel It’s been a long time coming H.O.P.E you can make it along. Also celebrating Shelltoemel’s Mel’s latest release Token Female. She’ll be on the decks and performing. Doctur Normulwill also be performing. Nothin is a story she won’t tell.Mon […]
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events
Loch Winnoch Feel Good Festival 2024
10 – 26 May, 2024 This year, the Feel Good Festival is back, bigger than ever with over 100 events lined up. And this year, thanks to funding from Renfrewshire Council’s Villages Fund, the festival will be on tour to the Renfrewshire Villages. This year, there will be events in Kilbarchan, Houston, Brookfield, Howwood and Bridge […]
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Tuesday, April 16, 2024 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Village Music Project Lochwinnoch
Wednesday, 1 May, 2024, 7.30 – 11.30 p.m. Crawford Smith and Lochwinnoch Arts Festival The Three Churches – aka Garthland Arms5 Church Street, Lochwinnoch. The purpose of the event: Meet up, play some music and have some fun! *The event will give Project Artistic Director, Musician, Producer,Tutor and Singer Songwriter James Grant a chance to meet you […]
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| Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Loch Lomond SpringFest 2024
Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May, 2024 (rescheduled dates) Hope the sun will shine for this popular festival and only a gentle breeze for one of the biggest food & drink festivals in Scotland. For those who have booked tickets for the Loch Lomond Whiskies or Ben Lomond Gin tastings, or foraging workshop, rebooking via […]
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Monday, April 15, 2024 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Launch of WestFest 2024
Saturday, 20 April, 2024, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Stewart Memorial Fountain, Kelvingrove Park – 1 p.m. Kelvingrove Art Gallery Steps – 2 p.m. Glasgow Botanic Gardens – 3 p.m. Come along to the launch this year’s WestFest programme! Live entertainment in each location and you’ll be able to pick up a brochure for the […]
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Saturday, April 13, 2024 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Paisley Book Festival 2024: A Glasgow Girl: Aasmah Mir
27 April 2024 Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Cl, Paisley PA1 1JF We’re thrilled to welcome The Sunday Times columnist and Times Radio broadcaster, Aasmah Mir, to speak about her heart-wrenching memoir A Glasgow Girl, which parallels her experience of growing up in 1970s Glasgow with her mother’s youth in Pakistan two decades earlier. Shortlisted for the Non-Fiction […]
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B Movie.Lust and Sound in West Berlin
Tuesday 21 May, 2024, 7 p.m. Exclusive Film Screening and Q n A with Mark Reeder Grosvenor Picture Theatre, Ashton Lane, Glasgow G12 8SJ Class & Culture Films present this exclusive screening of ‘B-Movie: Lust & Sound in West-Berlin, 1979 – 1989,’ followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker, Mark Reeder! The final years of […]
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Maryhill Community Flag Weekend
Saturday 4 May, 2024 – 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday 5 May, 2024 – 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Maryhill Burgh Halls10-24 Gairbraid Avenue, Glasgow, G20 8YE A free, activity-filled community event celebrating the formal recognition of the flag for Maryhill. Since it was chosen by community vote in 2021, the flag for […]
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Friday, April 12, 2024 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
James Grant – 60 – a celebration with friends at Cottiers
15, 16, 19 May, 2024 Scottish singer songwriter James Grant celebrates a special birthday in style. Three special shows with different friends each night. James is one of the most renowned and respected performers Scotland has ever produced. Drawing from a broad palette of pop, folk, soul, country and blues influences, and interweaving his solo compositions […]
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| Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, Music
Book Launch: The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Scottish Literature
Tuesday 16 April, 2024, 7.30 p.m. Boyd Orr Building, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8SP The highly anticipated book launch of the Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Scottish Literature, edited by Francis Hutcheson Professor of Scottish Literature, Gerard Carruthers. A Companion to Scottish Literature offers fresh readings of major authors and periods of Scottish literary production from the […]
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| Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog
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