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Plug, Annual Showcase of Student Compositions, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 7 – 12 May, 2017

Switch on for Plug composing showcase Highlights at Plug From the Master of the Queen’s Music to the next generation of composers, the Plug festival returns to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland for 2017 to showcase new works from the pen of high-profile and emerging talent. The Royal Conservatoire’s annual festival of student compositions runs […]

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Fail Better, Filthy Spy Pigs Party at McChuills, 11 May, 2017

Grab your finest baton and get downl… McChuills, 40 High Street, G1 1 NL JUANA ADCOCK BETH MCLEISH LODDZILLA MARK MCKEOWN FUTUROLOGY JOHN FOSTER SUICIDAL BABY WHALES ABI NORMAL MARK RICHARDSON plus a set from TERROR at the AFTER PARTY As always it’s FREE ENTRY and all moneies are going to: www.crowdjustice.com/case/undercover-policing-scotland/ Event on Facebook […]

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Douglas Skelton, Tag You’re Dead, Waterstones Argyle Street, 4 May, 2017

Douglas Skelton launches TAG Thursday 4th May 19:00 – 20:30 at Glasgow – Argyle Street Tag – You’re Dead (Paperback) Douglas Skelton Local favourite crime writer launches his fantastic new novel Tag – You’re Dead, Dominic Queste’s second outting, in conversation with Caro Ramsay! Two such fine authors are sure to give a night of […]

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The Age of Consequences, GFT, 10 May, 2017

GFT 10 May, 2017 This screening will be introduced by Barry Dalgliesh, an active member of Friends of the Earth and Frack-off Glasgow who has long campaigned on environmental issues. This new documentary explores the risk of climate change and resource scarcity through the lens of US national security and global stability. Through unflinching case-study analysis, distinguished admirals, […]

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Obsession, GFT, 11 May, 2017

GFT 11 May, 2017 Jude Law (The Young Pope, Closer, The Talented Mr Ripley) stars in the stage production of Obsession, broadcast live from the Barbican Theatre in London. Ivo van Hove (NT Live: A View from the Bridge, Hedda Gabler) directs this new stage adaptation of Luchino Visconti’s 1943 film. Gino is a drifter, […]

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Scottish Writers’ Centre, CCA, Ten Writers Telling Lies, Tuesday 9 May, 2017

CCA Tue 9 May 2017 7pm, Free (unticketed), Clubroom 18+ 0141 352 4900 Ten Writers Telling Lies is a unique collaboration between a group of storytellers and poets, and the singer-songwriter, Jim Byrne. The writers got together with Jim to create a collection of songs, poems, and stories available as a book and accompanying CD. […]

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The Levelling, GFT, 13 May, 2017

This screening will be followed by a Q&A with director/writer Hope Dickson Leach Scotland-based filmmaker Hope Dickson Leach’s haunting debut feature tells the moving tale of a father and daughter forced to confront past grievances in the wake of a family tragedy. Game of Thrones Ellie Kendrick is a compelling presence as Clover, a young […]

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Drumchapel Tennis Club, Open Day, Saturday 13 May, 2017

Free Tennis Tasters at Drumchapel Tennis Club, Old Drumchapel Open day to the public on Sat 13th May 1-5pm The afternoon is open to everyone to attend for a fun, family day out as part of Great British Tennis Weekend. Games, competitions and refreshments. Event on Facebook Drumchapel Tennis Club 90 Garscadden Road, G15 6QQ

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Into Springtime Art Show, Awestruck Art, 5 May,2017 Clydebank

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Glasgow Contemporary Art Fair, Old Fruitmarket, 29 and 30 April, 2017

The third Glasgow Contemporary Art Fair will take place from the 29th – 30th April 2017 at the Merchant City’s Old Fruitmarket. This weekend brings together one of the UK’s best range of high quality art including paintings prints sculpture and photography with prices from £50 to around £10,000. Old Fruitmarket, Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NQ […]

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One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, GFT 30 April and 1 May, 2017

30 April and 1 May, 2017 Celebrating the 80th birthday of screen icon Jack Nicholson, we are screening one of his greatest performances ever. Adapted from Ken Kesey’s 1962 bestselling novel by Miloš Forman (Amadeus), the film features an unforgettable performance from Nicholson as the ingenious and heroic free spirit RP ‘Mac’ McMurphy, who leads […]

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Lady Macbeth, GFT, 28 April – 4 May, 2017

Florence Pugh confirms the promise of The Falling with a powerful central performance in a stunning period drama that marks an auspicious film debut from theatre director William Oldroyd. Nikolai Leskov’s novel is transported to rural England in the 1860s where the marriage of Katherine (Pugh) to the older Alexander (Paul Hilton) is more of […]

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Stop the War Coalition Glasgow We Are Many, CCA, Wed 3 May 2017

CCA Wed 3 May 2017 7pm, Free but ticketed, Cinema 12+ Book via Eventbrite / 0141 352 4900 On 15th February 2003, more than 30 million people, in over 800 cities across the world, protested against the impending war on Iraq – a war that served as a pretext to geo-political gain for the superpowers. […]

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GZF Don’t Blink – Robert Frank (Scottish Premiere), CCA Sat 29 & 30 April 2017

CCA Sat 29 April 2017 7.30pm (doors 7pm), £7 + £1 booking fee, Cinema N/C 15+ / F-Rated Book online / 0141 352 4900 Glasgow Zine Fest 2017 Sat 29 April — Sun 30 April 2017 Glasgow Zine Fest are pleased to present the Scottish Premiere of Laura Israel’s critically acclaimed documentary on the legendary […]

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Cézanne et Moi, GFT 2 – 4 May, 2017

GFT 2 – 4 May, 2017 A sumptuous 19th century period drama from Danièle Thompson (Avenue Montaigne) starring Guillaume Gallienne as post-impressionist painter Paul Cézanne, and Guillaume Canet as Émile Zola. Thompson’s sixth feature charts the decade-long friendship and eventual falling out between Cézanne, who was born into a wealthy family but struggled to make […]

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Glasgow Zine Fest 2017, CCA, Sat 29 April – Sun 30 April 2017

Sat 29 April – Sun 30 April 2017 CCA Zine Fair – Sat: 11am-6pm / Sun: 10am-3pm All ages glasgowzinefest.com / 0141 352 4900 Glasgow Zine Fest is an independent publishing festival that champions DIY art and empowerment. Zines – self-made magazines – have their roots in punk and protest movements. The medium has become […]

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GZF Don’t Blink – Robert Frank (Scottish Premiere), CCA Sat 29 April 2017

Sat 29 April 2017 7.30pm (doors 7pm), £7 + £1 booking fee, Cinema N/C 15+ / F-Rated Book online / 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events Glasgow Zine Fest 2017 Sat 29 April — Sun 30 April 2017 Glasgow Zine Fest are pleased to present the Scottish Premiere of Laura Israel’s critically acclaimed documentary on […]

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Jennifer, GFT, 30 April, 2017

A portrait of both Carmelite nun Jennifer and the enclosed monastery that she resides in, Nina Danino’s documentary film unfolds over the course of one day and allows the audience a glimpse into a world that is rarely seen from the inside. Jennifer reflects back on when she entered the cloistered community three decades ago, […]

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Healing Voices: changing the conversation about mental health CCA, 4 May, 2017

Healing Voices: changing the conversation about mental health CCA Thu 4 May 2017 7pm, £2.50 + £1 booking fee, Theatre 14+ accompanied by an adult Book online / 0141 352 4900 Scottish Recovery Network, Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival and the Glasgow University Institute of Health and Wellbeing invite you to join them […]

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GZF The Punk Singer, CCA, Sun 30 April 2017

GZF The Punk Singer CCA Sun 30 April 2017 7.30pm (doors 7pm), £5 + £1 booking fee, Cinema 15+ / F-Rated Book online / 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events Glasgow Zine Fest 2017 Sat 29 April — Sun 30 April 2017 Glasgow Zine Fest are pleased to present Sini Anderson’s ‘The Punk Singer’ Kathleen […]

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XX, GFT, 3 May, 2017

XX 3 May GFT The Final Girls proudly present a one-night-only nationwide screening of XX, the first and only all-female horror anthology. With shorts directed by genre heavyweights Karyn Kusama (Girlfight, The Invitation), Jovanka Vuckovic (The Captured Bird), Roxanne Benjamin (V/H/S, Southbound) and featuring the directorial debut of musician St. Vincent (aka Annie Clark), this […]

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Glasgow Open House Arts Festival, 28 April – 1 May, 2017

Back for their third festival Glasgow Open House Festival 2017 is on Friday 28th April – 1st May Truly outstanding programme including artists of all stages in their careers- from Marvin Gaye Chetwynd to GSA students. Connecting DIY projects throughout the city in homes and other spaces via a map and catalogue which are available […]

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Surf and Turf, New Exhibition at Thistle Gallery, 29 April until 18 June, 2017

Surf and Turf Show featuring Land, Sea, Flora and Fauna Thistle Gallery, Scottish Contemporary Art 56 Park Road, Glasgow G4 9JF Email Telephone: 0141 334 3444 www.thistle-gallery.com The Thistle Gallery’s much anticipated  Surf and Turf Exhibition includes an exceptional array of over 90 exhibits created by 40 of Scotland’s most popular contemporary artists. This exciting […]

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Madison Violet, CCA, Glasgow, Saturday 13 May, 2017.

Madison Violet Touring Ireland & UK May 2017  For those who don’t know Madison Violet, it all began in 1999 when Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac met over coffee and omelettes, in a Toronto restaurant called The Green Room. It was a chance meeting, 1900 km away from the small town where both Lisa and […]

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Gruffalo Reading and Songs with Tam Dean Burn, Kibble Palace, 29 April, 2017

Gruffalo in the Botanics An interactive afternoon of gruffalo activities, prizes and fun including a special reading of the gruffalo by Tam Dean Burn with songs on Saturday 29th April from 12pm to 4pm Meet at the Kibble Palace Gruffalo reading and songs by Tam Dean Burn and friends at 3pm  Families, young people, children […]

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A Pay, A Pie and A Pint, Safe Place Mon, OranMor, 24 April, 2017 — Sat, 29 April, 2017

By Clara Glynn | Directed By Clara Glynn Cast: Nalini Chetty, Jennifer Black and Shane Convery Produced by A Play, A Pie and A Pint at Òran Mór, presented in association with the Traverse Theatre.  In the middle of the night a young woman arrives at Martine’s door looking for shelter.  SAFE PLACE is a timely […]

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Hidden Lane Saturdays, Open Day every Saturday 6 May – 30 September, 2017

FREE! Every Saturday 6 May – 50 September, 2017 from 12 – 5 p.m. Over a dozen shops, studios and the Hidden Lane Tearoom West End Festival Saturdays 3rd and 24 June, with prizes, contest, treats, fizz and much more! Free entry – bring the kids  Full details Participants include: Shona Jewellery Fabulous unique designs […]

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Last Monday at Waterstones, Monday 24 April, Waterstones Sauchiehall St

It’s THE FIRST Last Monday at Waterstones! New venue, new catchment area, new blood, new time to start the evening – 7pm. Top floor in the cafe/bar. Rab Wilson – award winning poet, Scots language champion, journalist with The National and notorious whistle-blower is the headliner. First hour is open mic so what are you […]

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Handsome Devil, GFT, 28 April – 4 May, 2017

GFT 28 April – 4 May, 2017 Preceded by DepicT! Award-winning film Run Boy (Philipines 2016, 1m44s) by director Meg Bagadion. Ned is a gawky, artistic 16-year-old who is failing to settle into his new boarding school where rugby is virtually a religion. He guards himself from the loneliness, ridicule and constant insinuations about his […]

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Sunday Sessions at Siempre Bicycle Cafe, Partick, Glasgow

Last Sunday of every month Siempre Bicycle Cafe, 162 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow G11 6XE Mark and Traffic Cone Records  bring you local phenomenal talent.  Check out previous gigs: Siempre Sunday Sessions and watch out for special nights with free food and specialty acts. Gigs are free and monthly updates will be posted in advance. Miss […]

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