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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..

Byres Road Fashion Show, Hillhead Library, 2 and 3 June, 2017

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Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8AP 2 and 3 June, 2017 at 7.00 p.m. Byres Road Lanes and Business Improvement District are hosting the Byres Road Fashion Show on Friday 2nd of June and Saturday 3rd of June, in support of charities and featuring high street names, independents, vintage and charity shops. Tickets […]

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Dead Cat Bounce by Kevin Scott, Book Launch at Waterstones Sauchiehal Street, 29 June, 2017

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29 June, 2017 – 6.30 p.m. Waterstones, 153–157 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3EW Join local Glasgow author Kevin Scott to celebrate the launch of his debut novel, Dead Cat Bounce. Kevin will be reading from the novel, signing copies and talking about his experience of writing the novel. Event on Facebook

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Cassia / Howson / Mesmerene, Broadcast, 6 June, 017

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Scruff of the Neck and Future Promotions presents Cassia “With the likeable Northern charm of Little Comets and the sunny pop vibrancy of Saint Raymond…” – Bitter Sweet Symphonies www.facebook.com/wearecassia/ www.soundcloud.com/wearecassia Twitter: @wearecassia Howson *A riff-driven, beefy sounding three-piece.* www.facebook.com/howsonofficial/ soundcloud.com/howsonofficial Twitter: @howsonband Mesmerene Emotive indie rock from Scotland thatdraws influence from a host of […]

Read the full article: Cassia / Howson / Mesmerene, Broadcast, 6 June, 017

Mini Musicals Season, OranMor, 29 May – 1 July, 2017

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Mini Musicals Season at A Play, A Pie and A Pint – 29th May – 1st July 2017 A Play, A Pie and A Pint is delighted to return this year with another season of Mini Musicals. This year we bring you another superb summertime treat – 4 SPARKLING NEW MUSICALS AND A STUNNING OPERA. […]

Read the full article: Mini Musicals Season, OranMor, 29 May – 1 July, 2017

Water as Poetry Inspiration, CCA, 4 July, 2017

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CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD Scottish Writers Tuesday  4 July, 2017 Water as Poetry Inspiration, with Morelle Smith, Shaping the Water Path, and George Colkitto, The Year of the Loch. Both books published by diehard, 2017. Morelle Smith and George Colkitto both have new collections of poetry largely inspired by water. In this workshop, […]

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Alliance Francaise Wine Tasting, Oddbins, West End Festival, 8th June, 2017

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Alliance Francaise is holding a bilingual wine tasting To celebrate the arrival of summer, and as part of the West End Festival 2017, the Alliance Française Glasgow is teaming up once again with Oddbins Hyndland to host a special wine tasting, this time focusing on refreshing rosés! As rosés are numerous and diverse, this workshop […]

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i Am Not Madame Bovary, GFT, 26 May – 1 June, 2017

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Winner of Best Film at the 2017 Asian Film Awards, I Am Not Madame Bovary stars prolific actress Fan Bingbing as Li Xuelian, a woman on an inexorable quest for justice. Li and her husband have hatched a plan to get a ‘fake’ divorce to secure an apartment, however her husband then moves in with […]

Read the full article: i Am Not Madame Bovary, GFT, 26 May – 1 June, 2017

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Casablanca, GFT, 28 May, 2017

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Claude Rains’ death, we’re screening one of his greatest Oscar-nominated performances, as Captain Louis Renault in the iconic Casablanca. Incurable romantic Rick (Humphrey Bogart) has gathered together the pieces of his broken heart and taken refuge in Morocco, running a bar brimming with corrupt officials and patriotic refugees. Memories of Paris and a lost love sustain him. Then, out […]

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Screening Irish History Outsiders’ Histories, GFT, 8 – 29 May, 2017

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GFT  8 – 29 May, 2017 This series explores dramatic and sometimes troubling aspects of Irish history. From single mothers to forgotten emigrants, each film takes the perspective of outsiders and critical voices to reveal Irish society in imaginative and provocative ways. The series includes Philomena, The Rocky Road to Dublin, I Could Read the Sky and the […]

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Colossal, GFT until 28 May, 2017

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The latest film from GFF favourite Nacho Vigalondo (Timecrimes, Extraterrestrial) achieves the seemingly impossible task of making a delicate, character-driven monster movie. After one alcohol-fuelled bender too many, Gloria (Anne Hathaway) finds herself single and homeless, forced to return to her hometown. Once there, she finds a job, reconnects with childhood friend Oscar (Jason Sudekis) […]

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The Red Turtle, GFT, 26 May – 1 June, 2017

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The latest film from acclaimed Japanese animation giant Studio Ghibli is their first to enlist international animators, being directed and co-written by Oscar-winning Dutch animator Michaël Dudok de Wit (Father and Daughter). This enchanting story of a castaway who befriends an enormous sea turtle is completely dialogue-free – another first for Ghibli. Nominated for Best […]

Read the full article: The Red Turtle, GFT, 26 May – 1 June, 2017

Charles Rennie Mackintosh – Til Earthquake Rocks The Britannia Panopticon, 8 – 11 June, 2017

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Charles Rennie Mackintosh – Til Earthquake Rocks June 8,9,10 at 7.30pm – and June 11 at 3pm The Britannia Panopticon, 117 Trongate, Glasgow G15HD The life of Charles Rennie Mackintosh in a new one-man play written and performed by Robin Cairns. The story of the Dennistoun lad who became the most radical architect in Europe. […]

Read the full article: Charles Rennie Mackintosh – Til Earthquake Rocks The Britannia Panopticon, 8 – 11 June, 2017

To write, to publish, to speak, to move, CCA, 1 June, 2017

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CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD 1 June, 2017 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. To mark the end of their residency at Creative Lab, Jude Browning and Emmie McLuskey will be holding a day of programmed events open to the public. During the afternoon the artists will host a performance/writing workshop relating to their event […]

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Nomanslanding, UK Premiere of International Performance Artwork, Tramway, 22 June – 2 July, 2017

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  The UK Premiere of an International Performance Artwork Nomanslanding is an international artwork; a monumental architecture that is also the setting for a specially created performance. The work has already been experienced by thousands in Sydney and the Ruhr, but has been reimagined for its UK premiere, and developed especially for Tramway’s epic theatre […]

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Partick and Thornwood Action Group, Summer Evening Clean Up Stroll, Hayburn Street, 12 June, 2017

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Monday, 12 June, 207 – 5.30 p.m.- 7.30 p.m. Meet at Fortrose house Another of our regular neighbourhood get-togethers as we unite to improve our streets. Socialise! Saunter! Sweep the sidewalks! Remove rubbish! Fight filth! All equipment provided Event on Facebook

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St Mungo’s Mirrorball, Clydebuilt and Hardie, CCA, Thursday 25 May, 2017

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  Clydebuilt & Hardie Thursday, 25 May, 2017 CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD Kerry Hardie, the Clydebuilt 9 mentees, and their mentor Liz Lochhead will all be reading at the last Mirrorball of the season on Thursday May 25th at 7pm in the Clubroom of the CCA. This event is preceded by the St. Mungo’s Mirrorball AGM at 6pm for those […]

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Gregory Porter, Don’t Forget Your Music, GFT, 25 June, 2017

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Directed by former musician and photographer Alfred George Bailey this film was shot over four years and spans the life and career of the breakthrough star, Gregory Porter. Interviews and archive footage chart Gregory’s journey from his beginnings in Bakersfield, California, to stage, studio and beyond, with his remarkable story underpinned by exclusive access during […]

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Fair Hospitality, Hospitality Workers’ Campaign Launch, STUC, Glasgow, 25 May, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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***Free bar and food before 6pm*** Get tickets a Eventbrite The hospitality sector contributes billions to the Scottish economy every year and yet it’s workers are the lowest paid and least contractually secure in our economy. The median income of workers in the hotels industry for example is 50p less than the Minimum Wage at […]

Read the full article: Fair Hospitality, Hospitality Workers’ Campaign Launch, STUC, Glasgow, 25 May, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Submarine Time Machine, National Theatre Scotland, Interactive Multi Media Experience, Banks of the Forth – Clyde Canal 23 – 25 June, 2017

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SUBMARINE TIME MACHINE Fri 23rd Jun 17 – Sun 25th Jun 17 Various locations, Forth and Clyde Canal, Glasgow G4 9TL Between Spiers Wharf and Firhill Basin The National Theatre of Scotland presents Submarine Time Machine, a major site-specific theatre event on the banks of the Forth and Clyde Canal, Glasgow.

Submarine Time Machine is an […]

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Chaka Khan at Kelvingrove Bandstand, West End Festival, 4 June, 2017

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The undisputed queen of funk, CHAKA KHAN, will perform live with full band at the iconic Kelvingrove Bandstand as part of the West End Festival 2017 Opening Party! Chaka Khan’s career has spanned five decades, selling millions of records as a solo artist and as part of Rufus. Widely known as the Queen of Funk, […]

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People’s Cabaret with Carlton Jug Band, Carlton Studies, 27 May, 2017

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Music, poetry and theatre. Fracking will damage our health, earth and water. The event is to raise awareness through music, poetry and drama. Glasgow’s iconic Carlton Studios hosts great live music with Carlton Jug Band, Clova and The Mighty Sparrahawk. Robin Cairns is host for a top-notch Poetry Slam with the winner going through to […]

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ProjectAbility, New Works by Ronnie McCulloch, The Glad Cafe, 2 – 29 June, 2017

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New works by Ronnie McCulloch Offsite Exhibition 02 Jun 2017 – 29 June 2017 Glad Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow G41 2HG Admission: Free Project Ability proudly presents a collection of new paintings by Aspire artist Ronnie McCulloch for our very first exhibition at the Glad Cafe. Ronnie’s sources of inspiration come largely from popular culture: his favourite television programmes, films and […]

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The Indigo Project, Nice n Sleazy, Sunday 4 June, 2017

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The Indigo Project, a young indie punk band from Leeds are playing their very first gigs in Scotland(Glasgow’s Nice N Sleazy on 4th June)! The best kept secret in Music: In the two years since forming the Leeds Indie 5-Piece have played Leeds & Reading Festival, 8000 strong Millennium Square, a sold out O2 Academy […]

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Mugstock Festival 28 – 31 July, 2017

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MugStock returns 28th-31st July 2017 in the beautiful surroundings of Mugdock Country Park! The 3rd edition of MugStock will be even more magical, musical and merry! More details coming soon but you know we’ll be bringing you some of the best music, art, food and merriment in Scotland! Grab yourself  limited early bird tickets now […]

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Soul Bowl, Dance Party, Jordanhill Bowling Club, 27 May, 2017

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27 May, 2017 at 7.30 p.m. – midnight. Sixties soul! Motown classics! Stax funk! Groovy mod anthems! Original rhythm & blues gems! Vinyl 45s spun for your dancefloor delight by time-served experts! Convivial company! Cheap drink! No need for a taxi home! Only a fiver! Jordanhill Bowling Club, 112 Randolph, G11 5DU Event on Facebook

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Raging Twilight, Album Launch, The Glad Cafe, Friday 7 July, 2017

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  Raging Twilight CD on the 7th July 7.30 p.m. at The Glad Cafe. Support from singer/songwriter Martin Stephen Jones. Tickets £8 from ragingtwilight@gmail.com Event on Facebook The Glad Cafe, 1005a Pollokshaws Road, G41 2HG

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No Dominion by Louise Welsh, Book Launch at Waterstones Sauchiehall St, 12 July, 2017

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    ‘No Dominion’ by Louise Welsh is the final episode of the trilogy Plague Times. All welcome at Waterstones, Sauchiehall Street on Wednesday 12 July at 6.30 p.m.   Waterstones, 153-157 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3EW   A thrilling novel from the author of A Lovely Way to Burn It is seven years since […]

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The Work Room Movement, CCA, 24 May, 2017

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CCA Wed 24 May 2017 6.30pm, £4 (£2) + £1 booking fee, Cinema All ages Book online / 0141 352 4900 A programme of artists films commissioned by Horsecross Arts from Brian Hartley, Katrina McPherson and Su Grierson in response to the archive of choreographer Margaret Morris (1891-1980). Programme Fresh fresh air (Su Grierson, 2016) […]

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Visible Cinema: Sons and Mothers, GFT, 22 May, 2017

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Filmmaker and director Christopher Houghton will join us for a live Skype Q&A hosted by Deaf artist EJ Raymond. This screening is supported by OSKA Bright Film Festival. Join us for the fourth Visible Cinema takeover by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s BA Performance students. Sons and Mothers is an intimate documentary following six men on a journey […]

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