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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..

platForum, Open Mic Night, Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival, Glasgow 19 October, 2017

Thursday 19 October, 2017 – 7.30p.m. The Sou’Western Club 20 Corkerhill Gardens, Glasgow G52 1SE @MH_arts www.mhfestival.com/events/glasgow/53-platforum-open-mic-night

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Saturday, October 14, 2017 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events

Ghost Dance by Ian R Mitchell – The First Trumpland Political Thriller published October, 2017

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It is January 2017. Donald Trump has just assumed the US presidency and become the world’s most powerful man. The world is in shock – and fear, as it watches the jubilation this event causes over large parts of the United States. Two friends set out on a road trip through the American West, just […]

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Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival 12 – 15 October, 2017

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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival Thu 12 October — Sun 15 October 2017 Times & prices vary mhfestival.com 0141 352 4900 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 […]

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Lu Over The Wall, GFT, 14 October, 2017

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Masaaki Yuasa’s Annecy Cristal award-winning family film arrives in Scotland. Music-loving Kai has moved from Tokyo to a lonely fishing village with his father and his grandfather. One day, some classmates invite him to join their band. Fearing his disapproving family, Kai secretly goes with them to Merfolk Island, their practice spot. When the band play, their music […]

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Fireworks, GFT 15 October, 2017

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The studio behind Your Name adapts and modernises Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? – originally a TV special written by Shunji Iwai (The Case of Hana and Alice) – adding sci-fi elements to its tale of teenage life. School children Norimichi, Yuusuke, and Junichi want to know if fireworks look round or flat from the side. […]

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Kizumonogatari, Part III, GFT, 14 October, 2017

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The saga continues: with help from Meme Oshino, the apparition specialist, Koyomi defeats the three powerful vampire hunters, and takes back all the limbs of Kiss-Shot- Acerola-Orion-Heart-Underblade in order to become human again. But, when he returns to Kiss-Shot, she reveals to him the cold truth of what it means to be a vampire. Unable to undo what he has done, Koyomi feels […]

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videoclub Digital Break: New artists’ film from Taiwan, CCA, Mon 16 October 2017

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Mon 16 October 2017 CCA 6.30pm, £2 + £1 booking fee, Cinema All ages Book online / 0141 352 4900 End Transmission, Yin-Ju Chen and James T. Hong,2010 A Private Collection, Wu Chi-Yu,2016 A Short History of Decay (still). Lin Chih-Shieh(2014) A new collection of artists’ film and video curated fromOSMOSIS, Taiwan’s leading film, video […]

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Luminate Creative Ageing Festival, Cinema, GFT, October, 2017

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Luminate, Scotland’s creative ageing organisation, runs a diverse programme of creative events and activities throughout the year, including an annual arts festival running from 1st to 31st October across Scotland. The festival brings together older people and those from across the generations to celebrate our creativity as we age, share stories of ageing and explore what […]

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Document Film Festival Opening Gala: Gulîstan, Land of Roses, CCA, 19 October, 2017

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Thu 19 October 2017 CCA 8pm, £4 (£3) + £1 booking fee, Theatre 15+ / F-Rated Book online / 0141 352 4900 They stand at the forefront of the fight for freedom in the Middle East. These young women belong to the armed wing of the PKK, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, which is also an active […]

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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival Like Crazy, CCA Fri 13 October 2017

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5.30pm, £5 (£3) via Eventbrite, Theatre 15+ / F-Rated Book via Eventbrite / 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival International Film Awards Thu 12 October 2017 Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival Music Matters Thu 12 October 2017 Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival Cloud Nine Thu 12 October 2017 Scottish Mental […]

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| Filed under: Cinema

Express Yourself – The Published, Tell it Slant, 27 October, 2017

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 “Express Yourself – The Published” is now complete with such wonderful wonderful poetry talents. Tell It Slant is delighted with the fantastic line up. All the poets performing are professional well known Scottish poets, some are Makars, all are renowned for their poetic abilities and their publications. Each of the poets have their books for […]

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Scotland’s Own Coinage, The Hunterian, From 3 October 2017

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All change – new Scottish coin exhibition reveals Hunterian treasures Scotland’s Own Coinage From 3 October 2017 Hunterian Museum Admission free (Above: James III Groat. Below: James VI Hat Piece) A new exhibition dedicated to the history of Scottish coinage is now open at The Hunterian. Scotland’s Own Coinage is the first major exhibition at […]

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Monsters Ball at Leiper’s Attic, Cottiers, Friday 3 November, 2017

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Come one…come all, for a frightfully good time. Book now to avoid disappointment! Contact: erin@cottiers.com for tickets Leiper’s Attic at Cottiers, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, G11 5PU More about Cottiers, Glasgowwestend  

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Luminate Short Encounters, GFT, Tuesday 17 October, 2017

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A specially curated collection of short films from Scottish filmmakers that explore life in older age. Suitable for any audience, these films take a journey from the Scottish Highlands to Govan to the Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom. Touching and insightful, these are wonderful stories about extraordinary older people.  GFT 12 Rose Street, G3 6RB Buy tickets […]

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Goodbye Christopher Robin, GFT until 12 October, 2017

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This heart-warming drama offers a rare glimpse into the relationship between beloved children’s author A. A. Milne (Domhnall Gleeson) and his son Christopher Robin, whose toys inspired the magical world of Winnie the Pooh. Along with his mother Daphne (Margot Robbie) and nanny Olive (Kelly Macdonald), Christopher Robin and his family are swept up in […]

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Sarah Jane Scouten plus Paul Tasker, The Doublet 16 October, 2017

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Sounds in the Suburbs at The Doublet, 74 Park Road, G4 9JF “Drawing upon traditional melodies that almost biologically are instantly singable, but combining them with emotions, sentiments and stories that are relatable even now. Stan Rogers was able to do it, Ron Hynes was able to do it, Kate McGarrigle was able to do […]

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Belle de Jour, GFT, 18/19 October, 2017

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Severine, the very reserved wife of Pierre, has masochistic fantasies that reveal her sexual frustration. Driven by curiosity, she secretly pays a visit to a brothel. Unknown to Pierre, she soon becomes “Beauty of the Day”, the third girl in Madame Anaïs’ discreet house of ill repute. She seems to have found an inner peace through the satisfaction of her clients’ desires, but […]

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Halloween Treasure Hunts at The Tall Ship, 28 and 29 October, 2017

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Back by popular demand! Join pirate Scary Mary as she tells you all about the cursed pirate ship named The Flying Dutchman as you hunt around the ship for its cursed treasure chest! Halloween weekend (Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th October) the Tall Ship will host spooky treasure hunts! Session times 11:45am-12:30pm, 1:00pm-1:45pm, 2:15pm-3pm, 3:30pm-4:15pm […]

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Book launch: The Accident On The A35, Graeme Macrae Burnet, Waterstones Argyle St, 26 October, 2017

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Waterstones, 74-176 Argyle St, Glasgow G2 8BT   Thursday, 26 October, 2017 – 7 p.m.   Free: advised to book soon as likely to sell out. The Accident On The A35 There does not appear to be anything remarkable about the fatal car crash on the A35. But one question dogs Inspector Georges Gorski: where […]

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Hysteria, Play, Pie, Pint, OranMor until Saturday 14 October, 2017

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OranMor, Top of Byres Road, , Glasgow G12 8QX Cast: Maryam Hamidi, George Drennan and Annie Grace A Play a Pie and a Pint, in association with Traverse Theatre and Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival, present: Someone. Somewhere near here. Near or maybe not that near. But never that far away. Straightens their bunny ears and […]

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Theo Clinkard Company:This Bright Field, The Tramway, 13 and 14 October, 2017

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Theo Clinkard has built a reputation for creating affecting and visually arresting work. His latest, This Bright Field, commissioned by Tramway, is presented in two parts. Part one* provides audiences with an intimate on-stage encounter with Clinkard’s exceptional international dancers before part two takes to the full stage on a cinematic scale. Featuring striking lighting […]

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That’ll Be The Day, Kings Theatre Glasgow, 22 October, 2017

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That’ll Be the Day Overview The UK’s premier Rock & Roll production That’ll Be The Day returns with another brand new show! Highly acclaimed for its stunning LIVE entertainment value, That’ll Be The Day is an outstanding celebration for all true fans of the golden era of popular music. This latest production features a fantastic new-line-up of smash hits […]

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Mr Fibbers ‘Ghost-Busker’ Children’s Halloween Show, The Stand, 28 October, 2017

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28 October, 2017 2.30 p.m. Mr Fibbers presents ‘Ghost-Busker!’ – a spooktacular special, filled with funny songs, magic, and all round daftness. Fancy dress is very much encouraged. www.mrfibbers.com Best suited for 8-12’s. Sorry, no under 5’s and all young comedy fans must be accompanied. Event details at The Stand The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, […]

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Remake, Remodel, Dead Souls of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Stereo, 28 October, 2017

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Halloween at Stereo, 22-28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow G2 6PH 28th 11 p.m. until 29th 3.00 a.m. £3 Advance Tickets clubremakeremodel.co.uk & Skiddle This Halloween – Saturday night songs for the dead with all the dead souls and stars of rock n roll….Bowie, Lemmy, Hendrix, Lou Reed, Jim Morrison, Ian Curtis, Janis Joplin, Nico, Kurt Cobain, […]

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Halloween Special, Counsel and The View DJ set, Record Factory Byres Road, 28

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With Counsel and The View DJset Halloween at The Record Factory, Byres Road Tix //£5 On door // £7 8 p.m. until 2 a.m. The Record Factory, 17 Byres Rd, G11 5RD Buy tickets at Skiddle More events: Halloween in Glasgow

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CLD Music, Halloween Special, Audio, 31 October, 2017

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CLD Halloween Speical Event. Tuesday 31 October, 2017 Angel Gold Robbie White Gside Jay Withers David Mark Bulley 14+ event under 14 must be with an adult Audio, 14 Midland Street, G1 4PP  7 p.m. Event on Facebook More events: Halloween in Glasgow

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Café Bizarre, Theatre, Luminate Festival, RCS, 14 & 15 October, 2017

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Café Bizarre Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 14 & 15 October, 2017 Part of Luminate, Scotland’s Creative Ageing Festival The café is a shelter, a place to be ourselves. We are here to be eccentric, different, strange even. To add our small piece to the mosaic of life. In speaking the truth of our own lives, […]

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Booze by Alan Brady, Websters Theatre, 26 – 28 October, 2017

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Our Time Theatre Group presents “BOOZE” Written by Alan Brady Directed by Alan Brady “Booze” by Alan Brady to make debut at Webster’s Theatre this October. A play about physical damage and emotional scarring. But mostly about the effect of addiction on the innocent victims caught in the crossfire. Following on from sell out performances […]

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Day of the Dead, St Luke’ Glasgow, 28 October, 2017

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¡Arriba, arriba! The spirit of Día de los Muertos 💀 returns to Glasgow hosting their biggest fiesta to date!💃💃💃 Saturday 28th October Saint Luke’s & The Winged Ox Over 18’s Rapido Mariachi, Live Mexican party band Señor Poco Loco DJ set Carnival-esque dance & theatre performances Face Painters Mexican street food & more… Following four […]

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Murder Mystery Dinner, House of an Art Lover, 26 October 2017

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26 October 2017 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm An evening of intrigue and mystery in collaboration with Spirit Events for this specially produced murder mystery script – The Tea Time Murder! The scene is Glasgow in the year 1903, and Kate Cranston is having great success with her tearooms. When Charles Rennie Mackintosh, his wife […]

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