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

Christmas Markets Glasgow City Centre – 9 November – 22 December, 2017

St Enoch Square for the Glasgow Christmas Market! 9 November – 22 December 10am – 8pm. This traditional continental market offers a wide selection of festive gifts and delicious street food. Opening from 9 November until 22 December there is nowhere better to pick up a festive gift and get your Christmas cheer on! Additional […]

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Called You Last Night From Glasgow, Club Night, Broadcast

Thursday, 21 December, 2018 ‘I was sick and tired of everything. When I called you last night from Glasgow…’ ‘We’ve had quite a few people suggesting we do a club night dedicated to ABBA and after the massive success of our Madonnathon back in September we thought why not! Expect to hear all the abba […]

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Thistle Gallery at Christmas

Thistle Gallery, Scottish Contemporary Art 56 Park Road, Glasgow G4 9JF Email Telephone: 0141 334 3444 www.thistle-gallery.com ‘Unwrapped’ Christmas Exhibition ‘Unwrapped’ Christmas Exhibition at Thistle Gallery runs until 24 December, 2017 You will find a wonderful display of contemporary art by both emerging and established Scottish Artists.  Enjoy viewing the art in this friendly and […]

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101 Men in Kilts by Bob McDevitt

101 Men in Kilts book of photography by Bob McDevitt A fascinating selection of kilt wearers from all walks of life. I had a sneak preview before the launch (today, 1 November, 2017). I was delighted to spot a few familiar models – looking very, very good. Super gift and stocking filler and great value […]

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Glasgow Christmas Markets, Fairs and Shopping Events

‘Unwrapped’ Christmas Exhibition at Thistle Gallery Glasgow 4 Nov – 24 Dec, 2017 Thistle Gallery, Scottish Contemporary Art 56 Park Road, Glasgow G4 9JF Email Telephone: 0141 334 3444 www.thistle-gallery.com For the last six months Carol Dunbar at Thistle Gallery has been searching the length and breadth of Scotland’s thriving artistic community to create ‘Unwrapped’ […]

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The Sensational Alex Harvey Experience, Avant Garde, Friday 22 December, 2017

NTM Promotions presents The Sensational Alex Harvey Experience Friday 22 December, 2017 – 7 p.m. Avant Garde, 34-44 King St, Merchant City, Glasgow G1 5QT Christmas Party 2017 Tickets £5 from Avant Garde or at Ticket Scotland The Sensational Alex Harvey Experience have had another successful year and as a small vote of thanks to fans […]

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Glasgow Drum Circle – give a voucher for Christmas

Give the gift of Riddim.  Seven workshops on the African djembe. Email info@glasgowdrumcircle.org www.glasgowdrumcircle.org

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Santa’s Magical Grotto at Lomond Shores until 24 December, 2017

Christmas isn’t Christmas without a visit to Santa. Come and see Santa at his magical loch-side residence, with a peek into the Elves’ Workshop, and a trip on the Santa Train to Santa’s Grotto to visit the man himself. Until 24th December (open daily) 10am – 6pm Lomond Shores, Ben Lomond Way, Balloch G83 8QL […]

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Mistletoe and Mystery Evening , Partick Burgh Hall

Spirits of Christmas and ghosts that go hump in the night Mistletoe and Mystery Evening Partick Burgh Hall, Partick Burgh Halls (Main Hall) 9 Burgh Hall Street, Glasgow, G11 5LN Thursday, 21 December, 2017 – 7.30 p.m. £5 Ghosts that go hump in the night, witchcraft in Glasgow and Hell as a real place are all […]

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Glasgow West End: Pat’s Favourite Books

The Book Shelf Make sure you have a look at Christine Macrae’s good book guide. Here is a small selection from our bookshelf. I will mainly focus on books about Glasgow but will include more general titles and Jim (my husband who is an avid reader) will also select his favourites. One way I am […]

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Christmas Drive In Movies, The Riverside Museum

Riverside Museum for a magical Christmas movies – 17 December, 2017 This Christmas, make your family movie night one to remember at our first ever Drive in Movie! A fantastic night of fun and laughter is guaranteed, with two Christmas classics to choose from. 6pm – Frozen 9pm – LOVE actually Tickets cost £30 per […]

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Song of Granite, GFT

16 – 21 December, 2017 Ireland’s selection for best foreign-language film at the 2018 Academy Awards, acclaimed filmmaker Pat Collins (Silence) brings the dramatic true story of legendary sean nós (old style) singer Joe Heaney to the screen in a fittingly lyrical film, largely in Gaelic dialogue. Weaving traditional narrative episodes with documentary footage and […]

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Mountain, GFT

18 – 21 December, 2017 A unique cinematic and musical collaboration between the Australian Chamber Orchestra and director Jennifer Peedom, Mountain (narrated by Willem Dafoe), is an exploration of our obsession with mountains. Only three centuries ago, climbing a mountain would have been considered close to lunacy. The idea scarcely existed that wild landscapes might […]

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Hans Lucas Psycho/s, CCA

Fri 22 December 2017 7.30pm, Free (unticketed), Cinema 15+ 0141 352 4900Glasgow-based independent filmmaker Hans Lucas presents a radical reimagining of Psycho, editing the Hitchcock classic with Gus Van Sant’s homage into a single narrative. Exploring both similarity and difference this unique cinema experience raises questions of authorship in an age of mashups and remixes […]

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White Christmas, GFT

21 December, 2017 Movie Memories is GFT’s dementia friendly film programme. It is designed to allow people experiencing early-to-mid-stage dementia, their carers and/or families to socialise in a safe and welcoming environment. Read FAQs here. A true Christmas classic from Michael Curtiz! Full of laughter, dance and of course the beloved holiday song, ‘White Christmas’. Join […]

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Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool, GFT

20 December, 2017 Based on the moving true-life story, Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool chronicles the vibrant affair between legendary Oscar-winning Hollywood star Gloria Grahame (Annette Bening) and her young lover, aspiring young actor Peter Turner (Jamie Bell). Their romance quickly grows into a deeper relationship, with Peter being the one person Gloria allows herself to […]

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Best Before Bed Merry Movies Citizen M Glasgow

Friday 22nd December, 2017 Citizen M, 60 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G2 3BW We’re showing the merriest movies of all time at our festive Best Before Bed Session… and you’re invited! For jolly jingle-bell time, join us in the club room at citizenM Glasgow on 22 December, from 4pm to 9pm to watch: Elf – 4pm […]

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Context, Exibition of Photography and other interesting images at Offshore Gallery

Offshore Cafe, 3 Gibson Street, Hillhead, G12 8NU Come along to the launch of new exhibition of Photography and Other Interesting Images by a range of Glasgow based and International Artists. 6.30pm – 8.30 p.m. Mulled wine and BYOB Bring a bottle to swig or share. Many original and framed works will be for sale […]

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Christmas Baby Rave at Cottiers

Baby Rave! BFLF Glasgow West – DJ Yogi Haughton 17 December, 2017 – 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm ‘What kind of fun are we going to have?’ * Absolute legend DJ Yogi Haughton playing a huge set of 80s/90s club classic right through to current techno and acid delights for our Christmas party * Play […]

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Cottiers Black Friday Christmas Ceilidh

Cottiers presents the fabulous Black Friday Christmas Ceilidh, Friday 22nd December 2017. Ceilidh 9.30 – 11 p.m then DJ until 2 a.m. Avoid the Christmas Day hangover and dance the night away on Christmas Eve’s Eve’s Eve Tickets £20.00 Cottiers, 93 –95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow G11 5PU www.cottiers.com  

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Jack and the Beanstalk, SEC, Gary Tank Commander and The Dolls

FROM SATURDAY 16 DECEMBER 2017 UNTIL SUNDAY 7 JANUARY 2018 Starring Gary: Tank Commander and The Dolls  SEC Armadillo, Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW Information and Tickets

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Alice in Weegieland, The Tron

TRON THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS ALICE IN WEEGIELAND 1st December 2017 – 7th January 2018 Have I gone mad?  I’m afraid so, but let me tell you something, the best people usually are. Alice is bored!  All this talk of Brexit, Trump and yet another series of Celebrity Big Brother is beyond depressing.  And then if […]

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Jock and the Beanstalk,The Shed

Jock and the Beanstalk: 15 –17 December, 2017 Family Panto at the SHED evening and matinee performances Poor Jock lives with his Maw and both of them are skint. Then one day he meets an old man who gives him magic beans which grows into a giant beanstalk. At the top of the beanstalk lives […]

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Celebrate Solstice at North Kelvin Meadow

Thursday 21 December, 2017 4 m. – 10 p.m. North Kelvin Meadow, Sanda Street, Kelbourne Street, Clouston Street, North Kelvinside, Glasgow  G20 8PR The longest night approaches! Come together and honour the time-old tradition of the mid-winter celebration, which Christmas was born out of. Bring firewood, instruments, food and drink to warm on the open […]

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Glasgow Dynamic City with Linda Jackon, La Bodega

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Blueprint – Scottish Independent Cinema The Gaelic King, CCA

Tue 19 December 2017 7.30pm, £6.50 + £1 booking fee, Cinema 15+ Book online / 0141 352 4900 Blueprint collaborates with Fellowship Film to continue its promotion of super independent Scottish feature films. The Gaelic King is set in the dark ages of 800AD Scotland and tells the story of young warrior-king Alpin mac Eachdach. When his family is murdered […]

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Rare Exports, Access Film Club, GFT

12 December, 2017 – 6 p.m. 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. Read FAQs here. 486 metres deep in the depths […]

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The Singing Ringing Tree, GFT

  Unique East German Fairytale Saturday 9 December, 2017 A haughty princess says that she will marry a wealthy prince only if he presents her with the mythical ‘singing ringing tree’. Can the singing ringing tree live up to its name and bring this mismatched couple everlasting love? GFT, 12 Rose Street, G3 6RB

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The Deputy, GFT

  12 December, 2017 During Spain’s transition to democracy following the death of General Franco a communist politician is elected to parliament. As the country opens up to new ideas he slowly comes to terms with his sexuality; embarking upon an affair with a juvenile delinquent. Slowly he realises that his actions expose him to manipulation from the extreme right-wing forces still loyal […]

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Bridgit, Adulteress

LUX Scotland presents: This screening brings together two recent works by Glasgow-based artists Jamie Crewe and Charlotte Prodger, Adulteress (2017) and BRIDGIT (2016) respectively, based in queerness, rurality, communality, care, and time. The screening is accompanied by a new publication designed by the artists, titled BRIDGIT, ADULTERESS, containing transcripts of each video and new elements […]

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