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

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..

UKJF The Last Laugh, CCA Sun 14 May 2017

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CCA Sun 14 May 2017 2.45pm, £8 + £1 booking fee, Cinema 12+ Book online / 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events UKJF The New Man Wed 14 June 2017 Mel Brooks, Larry Charles, Sacha Baron Cohen, Sarah Silverman, Ricky Gervais, Etgar Keret, Joan Rivers and a host of other top comedians star in this […]

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CinemaAttic presents… Resistencia! CCA Sat 13 May 2017

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CCA Sat 13 May 2017 8pm (doors 7.30pm), £5 (£4) + £1 booking fee, Cinema 15+ Book online / 0141 352 4900 CinemaAttic promote and distribute independent Spanish and Latin-American cinema in the UK through immersive cinema experiences and networking events. Resistencia! For their May event, CinemaAttic strikes again with a programme in social and […]

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Mindhorn, GFT, 5 – 18 May, 2017

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GFT 5 – 18 May, 2017 The fame has faded and the waistline has expanded but top actor Richard Thorncroft (Julian Barratt) still clings to his status as beloved 1980s TV sleuth Mindhorn. Decades after the hit show, a dangerous criminal demands the fictional Mindhorn as his nemesis and Thorncroft is back in business. Redemption […]

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UK Green Film Festival at GFT, 6 – 13 May, 2017

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GFT, 12 Rose Street, Glasgow G3 6RB The UK Green Film Festival, a nationwide network of film lovers and green thinkers, happens in cinemas across the UK from 4-11 May, presenting the very best of environmentally themed films from around the world. GFT will present the following films as part of the festival, each with a special guest […]

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Friends of the Earth Scotland The Bentley Effect: The Story of a Social Movement, CCA Mon 15 May 2017

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Mon 15 May 2017 7pm, Free but ticketed, Cinema All ages Book via Eventbrite / 0141 352 4900 1 2 3 4 The Bentley Effect documents the extraordinary tale of a community that defied the gas juggernaut – and won. When the coal seam gas industry staked a claim on the Northern Rivers shire of […]

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nEW wRITINGs sHOWCASE of Glasgow, West End Festival, 6 June, 2017

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The Hunterian Museum, University of Glasgow – 6 June – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Part of the West End Festival It takes passion, talent, and craftsmanship to create art with words as medium – and Glasgow writers and poets are brimming with all three. Partnered with The University of Glasgow’s Creative Writing degree programmes […]

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Hubert Butler, Witness to the Future, GFT, Monday 15 May, 2017

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Followed by a discussion and Q&A with director Johnny Gogan, about the film and Butler’s eventful life. Described as ‘Ireland’s Orwell’, Hubert Butler (1900-91) smuggled Jewish people into Ireland from pre-war Vienna, then exposed the scale of the genocide of Serbs in war-time Croatia. Silenced in an Ireland that could not entertain criticism of Catholic Church complicity in these events, the truth-teller Butler […]

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Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf, GFT, 18 May, 2017

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Sonia Friedman Productions present Imelda Staunton (Gypsy, Vera Drake, the Harry Potter films), Conleth Hill (Game of Thrones, The Producers), Luke Treadaway (A Street Cat Named Bob, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, The Hollow Crown) and Imogen Poots (A Long Way Down, Jane Eyre) in James Macdonald’s critically acclaimed, 5 star […]

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Medea by Liz Lochhead, Websters Theatre, 23, 24, 25 May, 2017

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New Clan Art presents Medea by BA Acting students New College, Lanarkshire by Liz Lochhead Tickets £11 Adults/£8 Concessions (ticket price incl. £1.50 ticket admin fee which will display at the checkout) (fee applicable to all tickets, including tickets bought on the day) New CLan Arts presents Euripides’ ancient tragedy Medea as performed by the […]

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Dr Who and the Daleks, The Glad Cafe, Southside Film Festival , 17 May, 2017

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The Glad Cafe, 17 May, 7.30 p.m. The Glasgow Doctor Who Society presents ‘Dr. Who and the Daleks’ in association with Southside Film Festival and sponsored by CherryMan Media as part of the Southside Fringe Glasgow. First of two big screen adaptations of ’Doctor Who’ in the 60’s in the midst of ‘Dalekmania’, it’s garish, […]

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Aoife O’Donovan, Cottiers, 26 May, 2017

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Cottiers, 26 May, 2017 Tickets £16.50 Adults/ £15 Concessions (Ticket Price inc. ticket admin fee which will display at the checkout) (fee applicable to all tickets, including tickets bought in person or bought on the day) Aoife O’Donovan’s sophomore album, ‘In the Magic Hour’ — produced by Tucker Martine (The Decemberists, Neko Case) and out […]

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Clarion Club May Day Memorial Cycle Ride, Saturday 13 May, 2017

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The May Day Cycle this year takes place on Saturday the 13th of May, leaving from  Clydeside, La Pasionaria Statue, Custom House Quay, Clyde Street at 9am, cycle to Paisley to attend the unveiling of memorial to those who fought in Spain from Renfrewshire..   The International Brigade Memorial Trust unveil a plaque in honour […]

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Jane McCance, Artist’s Talk, Lillie Art Gallery, Saturday 13 May, 2017

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Artist Jane McCance is currently exhibiting here the Lillie Art Gallery. On Saturday 13th May at 2pm she will be giving a free talk about her work. Exhibition runs until 25 May, 2017 ?Different Indifference? A new body of work exploring the universal experience of absence, loss and separation, and the role of romanticism and […]

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Jenny T Colgan, Spandex and the City, The Hunterian Museum, University of Glasgow 3 June, 2016

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June 3rd, 3 p.m. Hunterian Art Gallery and Museum, University of Glasgow, University Avenue, G12 8QQ Part of  West End Festival  2 – 25 June, 2017 Spandex in the City is a superpowered love story from the Sunday Times bestselling Jenny T. Colgan, author of Resistance Is Futile and Meet Me at the Cupcake Café. […]

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6th Clydebank Scouts Annual Fundraising Flower Sale, Scout Hall Dalmuir, Saturday 27 May, 2017

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Come along and choose from a fabulous selection of colourful flowers and see your garden bloom. The popular annual fundraiser will be hosted by David Voy. Saturday 27 May, 2017 – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Scout Association, BP Memorial Hall, Park Road, Clydebank, G81 3LD Event on Facebook

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Warren Starry Skies and Friends, West End Festival, Cottiers Sunday, 25 June, 2017

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Warren McIntyre plays some new songs at Cottiers Theatre as part of the Glasgow Jazz Festival. The evening will feature a selection of great musicians including Adam Scott, Heather Phillips, Jamie Houston, Jen Lunan McKee and Sophie Pragnell. Special guests are the amazing Berrie Big Band. See a live performance of one of their new […]

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Don’t Blink, Screening, Glasgow School of Art, 10 May, 2017

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Special screening of Don’t Blink (dir. Laura Israel, 2015) as part of the GSA Public Lecture Series at The Glasgow School of Art 10 May 2017, 17:00-19:30 The screening will be introduced by Torsten Lauschmann, artist and lecturer in Contemporary Art Theory and Practice at Edinburgh College of Art. A discussion will follow with Lauschmann […]

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Author’s Evening with Lizzie Eldridge, Waterstones Byres Road, Thursday 15 June, 2017

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Author’s Evening Waterstones Byres Road Thursday 15th June 7.30pm Free Blurb: Lizzie Eldridge is a Scottish writer and performer who’s been living and working in Malta since 2008. She’s the author of 2 published novels: Duende and Vandalism. Vandalism was published in 2015 by Merlin Publishers and last year, it was shortlisted for Best Novel […]

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Glasgow Science Centre on Show 8 – 18 June, 2017, Glasgow Science Festival

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  Glasgow Science Centre‌ 8th-18th June 10:00-17:00 All ages Drop-in Entry into the science mall £11/ £9.  Some activities have additional fees. Show times and availability vary. Further details Discover three floors of interactive exhibits, games, illusions and shows. Chill out with our coolest experiments in the Science Show Theatre. Explore how seeds grow and […]

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Sustainable Fashion, Glasgow Science Festival, Sloans Argyle Arcade, 14 June, 2017

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    Sloans, Argyll Arcade‌ 14th June 12:00-19:00 All ages Drop in Although the fashion industry has been slow to acknowledge sustainability, it is a core theme of the teaching and research at Glasgow Caledonian University. Consider the future of sustainable fashion with a day-long exhibition of the Glasgow Caledonian University graduation fashion collections.   […]

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Shell Meets Bone, Glasgow Science Festival, University of Glasgow, June, 2017

Geology Spot

‌University of Glasgow, Hunterian Museum 8th-11th June, 13th – 18th June Tues to Sat 10.00-17:00, Sun 11.00-16:00 All ages Free Drop in In this unique exhibition, artist Rachel Duckhouse and biominerals expert Prof Maggie Cusack explore the beautiful nano-patterns of mother of pearl shell and their link to University of Glasgow research into human bone […]

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Tea Dance, Kelvin Hall, 21 May, 2017

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An afternoon of Foxtrots, Quicksteps, Waltzes and even the Glasgow Jive! A fantastic big band experience with That Swing Sensation and a dance instructor present to get everyone on their feet and in the mood for some fun. Tea and biscuits will be served to keep you going through the afternoon. Tickets £5 – call […]

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Mela on your Doorstep, Sighthill and Netherton Glasgow 13 and 14 May, 2017

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Sighthill and Netherton Bringing the beautiful vibrant colourful Mela to you right in the heart of your local community. Preview the party of the summer before the main Mela event on Sunday 2 July 2017 at Kelvingrove Park. Come along with family and friends and try Bhangra and Bollywood dance, sample international cookery, and be inspired by […]

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Whisky Tasting at the Tall Ship with Glengoyne Distillery, Friday 19 May, 2017

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The Tall Ship at Riverside 150 Pointhouse Place Glasgow G3 8RS Contact 0141 357 3699 or info@thetallship.com www.thetallship.com Come along to The Tall Ship for an evening of Whisky Tasting courtesy of the ‘crew’ at Glengoyne Distillery! Featuring treasure hunts for ‘grown-ups’… your prize? Liquid gold! Meet your pirate guide and enjoy an informal treasure […]

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Festival of Museums, Glasgow, 19 – 21 May, 2017

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This year, Scotland’s museums and galleries have their biggest calendar of events ever planned for the Festival of Museums weekend from Friday 19 – Sunday 21 May, with a massive 130 events to choose from all across the country! From little ones to big kids, there’s sure to be something for everyone in our packed programme. Make […]

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Circus Skills Workshop at Kelvin Hall, Festival of Museums, Saturday 20 May, 2017

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Saturday 20 May 10am-11.15am, 11.30am-12.45pm, 1.30pm-2.45pm, 3pm-4.15pm For ages 5-12 years Roll up roll up for our fun Circus skills workshop!   Did you know that from 1929 Kelvin Hall hosted an annual Circus and carnival?  Come and celebrate our history and heritage with some juggling, plate spinning and even learn to master the diabolo. […]

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A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Beg Borrow Steal, OranMor, 8 – 13 May, 2017

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BEG BORROW STEAL Mon, 08 May, 2017 — Sat, 13 May, 2017 By Anita Alexander Rae | Directed By Nicola McCartney Cast: Molly Innes, Natali Mcleary (The David MacLennan Award winner) When Cher is caught stealing, department store manager Tess lets her off with a warning. Moved by this unfamiliar act of mercy, Cher repeats her […]

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Physics Phrenzy, Glasgow Science Festival, 8 June, 2017

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Physics Phrenzy   DRAM!, Woodlands Rd 8th June 18:30-20:00 18+ Free Book online In this fast-paced ‘speed science’ social, Scotland’s up-and-coming physicists will compete to enthral and inspire you with their fascinating research stories. Prizes and pride are at stake in this informal and friendly event! Hosted by the Scottish Universities Physics Alliance. Dram, 232 […]

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