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. Black History Month 2017 – Symposium Glasgow Caledonian University, 10 October, 2017
10 October, 2017 4 p.m. – 6.25 p.m. As part of Glasgow Caledonian University’s commitment to equality and diversity – commemorating Black History Month with a Black History Month Symposium. Guest speakers will discuss a range of topics including: Promoting diversity in education Overcoming racism in society Black and minority ethnic people in politics Life […]
Wednesday, October 4, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
CinemaAttic Catalan Short Films + Meditteranean Party 5 and 6 October 2017
CCA Fri 6 October 2017 7.30pm (doors 7pm), £5 (£4) + £1 booking fee, Cinema 15+ Book online / 0141 352 4900 Cinemaattic is well known for being a platform for counter culture and independent film. Strong Short Film advocates, this retrospective into Catalan Films won’t be an exception. Even less so when, for two consecutive […]
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Loving Vincent, GFT, 13– 19 October, 2017
The world’s first fully painted feature film uniquely explores one of art’s great mysteries: the life and controversial death of Vincent van Gogh. Beginning a year after his demise, we witness a series of interviews conducted by Armand Roulin – a regular model for the artist – who becomes obsessed with van Gogh’s death, caused by a bullet […]
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| Filed under: Cinema, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
A Synchronology: the contemporary and other times, Hunterian Art Gallery, 27 October 2017 – 28 January 2018
Simon Starling, Pictures for an Exhibition 2013-2014 #12 of 36 Constantin Brancusi, Endless Column (1918), Adam & Eve (1916–21), Bird in Space (1926), Three Penguins (1911–12), Socrates (1922) (left to right). New Hunterian exhibition explores time, in collaboration with The Common Guild A Synchronology: the contemporary and other times 27 October 2017 – 28 January […]
ProjectAbility Spooky Film Night, 26 October, 2017
Spooky Film Night is coming up in a few weeks! Put your scariest costume on, and come along for an evening of fright and laughter! ProjectAbility will be screening the zombie comedy Shaun of the Dead, and will have their annual pumpkin carving competition, as well as a raffle. £10 per ticket, including pizza, a […]
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Indepen-dance, creative movement for people with disabilities and their carers
Opportunities for Inclusive Dance Every week Indepen-dance runs creative movement classes for people with disabilities and their carers. The classes are conducted in a safe and appropriate environment and are designed to be fun, creative and accessible to all with a focus on improvisation and moving together. These classes are for members only. How to become a […]
Alasdair Gray at Creative Conversations review by Pat Byrne, October 2017
I had a great time at Creative Conversations yesterday. Some days the West End is the perfect place to be: Alasdair Gray in the University Chapel. What more could you ask for. Alasdair began by explaining to a crowded university chapel that he was going to read a long poem called ‘Humanitad’, which he had […]
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Tuesday, October 3, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Torch Light Parade 2017, St Andrew’s Day Glasgow
Saint Andrews Day – Thursday 30th November 2017 Come along and be part of a special event to mark Scotland’s Patron Saint Day with a spectacular community torchlight parade through the west end of Glasgow. Buy a torch and join the procession as it moves through the west end, accompanied by pipe bands, musicians and […]
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Mackintosh Club, Helensburgh, Mackintosh Festival 2017
The Mackintosh Club Helensburgh ‘A Threaded Story‘ will be exhibited during the Mackintosh Festival 1-31st October 2017 A one off collection of textiles from around the globe including exquisite Japanese Kimonos. ‘A Rather Remarkable Evening’ A Japanese Tea Ceremony will take place on Thursday 5th October at 7.30pm , Geisha Girls,Tea,Traditional Treats and Sake. Please contact nicola@mackintosh.club for reservations […]
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The Glasgow School of Art, Pre-Application Open Day, 2 November, 2017
Applying to The Glasgow School of Art? There’s more to choosing your place of study than Open Days – GSA OPEN offers a wide range of events throughout the year to help you get the right information and support at the right time. Are you applying to study an undergraduate programme in Design? Join us […]
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| Filed under: Courses, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Doc-Open. Launch at GFT, 2 November, 2017
2 November, 2017 at 6.30 p.m. Announcing Doc-Open! The launch of our very own creative documentary maker’s group in Glasgow will be hosted by the GFT and take place Nov 2nd at 6.30pm, (then on the first Thursday at of every month). Come with a doc project in any state of disarray that’ll benefit from […]
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Monday, October 2, 2017 | Filed under: Cinema, Classes and Workshops
Love and Death in Govan and Hyndland, OranMor, 2 – 7 October, 2017
Mon, 02 October, 2017 — Sat, 07 October, 2017 By Ian Pattison | Directed By Alison Peebles Cast: Stephen Clyde Produced in association with the Traverse Theatre Ivan is a writer with a deadline but he’s blocked. Ten years ago to the day his mother passed and a phone call from his brother has him reliving […]
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Sunday, October 1, 2017 | 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
SQIFF Sad Girl Cinema, CCA, Sat 30 September 2017
Sat 30 September 2017 4.30pm, Free / £1/£3/£5/£7 + £1 booking fee, Theatre 15+ / F-Rated Book online / 0141 352 4900 Sad Girl Cinema is an ongoing documentary film project exploring mental health narratives in screen culture created by queer writers Claire Biddles and Bethany Rose Lamont and designed by Maggie Webster. Sorted into […]
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Friday, September 29, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, LGBT Glasgow
Vergot (+ Short Films): WOFF 2017 Closing Film, Websters, 1 Oct 2017
Websters, 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ 1 October, 2017 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Part of World of Film International Festival (WoFF) Glasgow 2017 Vergot (+ short films) Directed by Cecilia Bozza Italy | 2016 | 60′ Two brothers, an exuberant father and an invisible mother. A family of farmers from an Alpine […]
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Brexitannia and Damned Dolls, World of Film International Festival, Websters, Sunday 1 October, 2017
The one and only screening of Brexitannia as part of the fourth World of Film International Festival at Websters. Please note: Websters’ Bar and Bistro now reopened. This is the first documentary on Brexit. Featuring Noam Chomsky, Saskia Sassen, Guy Standing, Nick Srnicek, Heidi Mirza & Federico Campagna. Directed by: Timothy George Kelly Russia / […]
Daphne, GFT, 23 September – 5 October, 2017
Daphne (Emily Beecham) is a 30-something Londoner who has reached an impasse in life when she witnesses a violent attack on a local shopkeeper. The incident prompts Daphne to reassess her life choices and the people in it. Local director Peter Mackie Burns brings his debut feature to GYFF, in which the commanding Emily Beecham […]
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mother, GFT, until 5 October, 2017
There is a distinct air of Hitchcockian showmanship surrounding Darren Aronofsky’s latest film. The director of dark fables Requiem for a Dream and Black Swan doesn’t want audiences to know many, if any, details going into the film. “Know that there’s some terrifying secret at the core of this thing”, he says. “The film’s going […]
Killing Ground, GFT, 2 – 5 October, 2017
Ian and Samantha head to a national park, hoping that nature will give them space for some quiet time together. They arrive at an isolated campsite to find an SUV and a tent, but no sign of the occupants. As night falls and the campers fail to return, Ian and Sam grow increasingly uneasy. Then […]
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Open Rights Group Scotland, The Internet’s Own Boy, CCA 2 October, 2017
CCA Mon 2 October 2017 7.30pm, Free (unticketed), Cinema 12+ 0141 352 4900 Brought to you by Open Rights Group, The Internet’s Own Boy tells the life story of programmer, writer, political and internet activist Aaron Swartz, an internet pioneer and free speech campaigner. Aaron Swartz was involved in the development of Creative Commons, Reddit […]
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The Gladiator Company – September, 2017
After the amazing success of the short film “Quel che non ti dirò mai – Words Unsaid”, The Gladiator Company starts with a new project: Guise, a musical short movie, will be released soon. It was filmed on a May afternoon with the use of the green screen – technique used in the special effects […]
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| Filed under: Cinema, Valentina Galdi Words Unsaid
Family Ties, Thistle Gallery, 30 September – 15 October, 2017
‘Family Ties’ Show Displays Creativity Runs In Their Veins Thistle Gallery, Scottish Contemporary Art 56 Park Road, Glasgow G4 9JF Email Telephone: 0141 334 3444 www.thistle-gallery.com Thistle Gallery is delighted to welcome the talented Kinsman Blake Family with their ‘Family Ties’ Show. The exceptional creativity of this remarkable family presents a dynamic range of artistry […]
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Libraries Week Glasgow 7 – 14 October, 2017
With events from 7 – 14 October, find out what your local Glasgow library can offer you. Some Events in Glasgow during Library Week Book Group Day Saturday 7th October, 1-4pm – Free. Books Groups from across the city are invited for an afternoon of reading celebration with author Louise Welsh The Mitchell Library, North St, […]
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Works Sacred: Works Profane, Malcolm Lochhead, Glasgow Cathedral Festival 2017
Works Sacred: Works Profane 9 – 21 October, 2017 (closed Sunday, 15 October) Glasgow Cathedral, Castle Street, Glasgow, G4 0QZ Admission free. GCF2017 is delighted to host a major retrospective of the life of renowned textile artist Malcolm Lochhead. First major retrospective into the work of Malcolm Lochhead, world-renowned textile artist and designer. Emeritus Professor […]
Thursday, September 28, 2017 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Haunted Cabaret, Ghost Stories, Britannia Panopticon, Saturday 28 October, 2017
Enjoy Hallowe’en in Glasgow Britannia Panopticon, New Wynd, 117 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD Saturday 28 October, 2017 1.30 p.m. and 3.30 p.m. Admission Free Join the legendary Billy Bones for his latest fun filled Halloween Spooktacular! Almost live from the Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, an hour of frightful fun for all the family. Prize for […]
Museums at Night, Glasgow, 26, 27 and 28 October, 2017
Museums at night is back and will take place in Glasgow on 26, 27 & 28 October, 2-17 Explore art, history and heritage after dark with Museums at Night events across Glasgow. Every year, major museums, heritage sites and historic properties open their doors for the biannual nationwide festival. Discover new exhibitions, listen to expert […]
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Bob Leslie CD Launch, Admiral Bar Glasgow, 19 October, 2017
Launch concert for “Land and Sea” CD, featuring Bob Leslie with Avril Cleland, Kate Kramer, and Wendy Weatherby. Admission by voluntary donation on the night. Admiral Bar 72a Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 7DA Event on Facebook
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| Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events
Danny Kyle Open Stage, Closing date for applications 30 September, 2017
Interested in playing on stage? Download an application form and return it befor 30 September, 2017 Danny Kyle Open Stage 2017: Application Form (pdf) The Danny Kyle Open Stage is broadcast live every day on Celtic Music Radio 95FM and on www.celticmusicradio.net In celebration of Paisley music legend Danny Kyle, the Open Stage made famous by […]
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Wednesday, September 27, 2017 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Invisible, Opening film of WoFF at Websters Theatre, 28 September, 2017
Part of World of Film International Festival (WoFF) 2017 Invisible, 28 September, 2017 at 7.30 – 9.00 p.m. Directed by Dimitri Athanitis Written by Dimitri Athanitis & Yorgos Markris Greece | 2016 | 84′ With: Yannis Stankoglou, Kora Karvouni, Costas Xikominos When Aris, a 35 year-old worker in a factory gets fired without any warning, […]
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Glasgow Science Festival, University of Glasgow 29 and 30 September, 2017
Imagineer: engineering-inspired theatre ‘Back in June, we brought together engineers and theatre students for a day of inspiration. Several months and lot of hard work later, this is the result! On Friday 29 September at Gilmorehill G12, theatre-makers ‘The Doing Group’ will debut their engineering-inspired performances at Imagineer. Book your free ticket online. Funded by […]
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Tuesday, September 26, 2017 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Kids and young people, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Glasgow Science Festival: “Get Out” Cult Horror, Gilmorehill Centre, 29 September, 2017
“Get Out” Cult Horror, Gilmorehill Centre Enjoy a night at the movies with a difference at the Gilmorehill Centre. A screening of new cult horror “Get Out” (Jordan Peel, 2017) will be followed by a panel discussion on the film and representations of race, gender, disability and sexuality in film. 29 September, 2017 7 – […]
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