I 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. The Clash, GFT, 21 – 27 April, 2017
21 – 27 April, 2017 Set in Egypt in 2013, this tense, harrowing, state-of-the-nation drama pitches the audience into the turmoil of the mass protests that toppled the ruling Muslim Brotherhood. In the crushing heat of an already fraught day, rival demonstrators, innocent bystanders, allies and bitter foes are bundled into a police van. It is […]
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Friday, April 21, 2017 | Filed under: Cinema, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Scottish Writers’ Centre Poetry in Motion: Sharing & Discussing Poetry Films, CCA, Tuesday 25 April, 2017
Tue 25 April 2017 7pm, Free (unticketed), Clubroom 18+ 0141 352 4900 Hosted by Lesley Traynor and Janet Crawford, Poetry In Motion offers up an evening of six short (approx. 4mins long) Poetry Films from Poets and Writers. Each film will be put into context and its production discussed. Discussion points will include: • What […]
Wild at Heart, GFT, 23 and 25 April, 2017
David Lynch provides his very own unique take on The Wizard of Oz, following the passionate relationship of Lula (Laura Dern) and Sailor (Nicolas Cage); a dream team on the run from the mob. One of the most romantic – and violent – films in Lynch’s oeuvre, the film won the Palme d’Or at the […]
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Descent The Play, Websters Theatre, 2 May, 2017
02/05/2017 8:00 pm – 9:10 pm A play about love. And dementia. But mostly about love. ‘If you love someone you stick by them, no matter what happens. Because that’s the deal. Isn’t it?’ 50-somethings Rob and Cathy are looking forward to reclaiming their own lives now that their daughter Nicola is grown-up and settled; […]
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CTL: Donna Haraway: Story Telling for Earthly Survival + Q&A (N/C 12+), GFT, 23 April, 2017
Director Fabrizio Terranova will be there for a Q&A following the screening. Donna Haraway’s work is marked by a deep commitment to feminism and environmentalism. Her approach to science, gender and trans-species relationships proposes new ways of understanding our world beyond normative structures. Over several weeks Fabrizio Terranova lived in Haraway’s Californian home, filming her and […]
Thursday, April 20, 2017 | Filed under: Cinema, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
The Sense of an Ending, GFT, 20 – 27 April, 2017
Divorced and retired, Tony Webster (Jim Broadbent) leads a relatively quiet life, until one day a long-forgotten letter resurfaces, and begins to reframe his past in ways that he never could have anticipated. Based on the award-winning bestseller from Julian Barnes, Ritesh Batra (The Lunchbox) artfully melds twin timelines as Tony pieces together his first […]
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The Finest, GFT, 21 – 27 April, 2017
23rd screening cancelled. GFT, 12 Rose Street, G3 6RB Lone Scherfig’s (An Education) bittersweet adaptation of Lissa Evans’ novel follows the making of morale-boosting propaganda films during the Second World War. Gemma Arterton shines as Catrin, the Welsh wordsmith hired to add a female perspective to the films. Despite her talent she soon finds herself […]
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The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki , GFT, 21 – 27 April, 2017
Preceded by a recorded introduction from director Juho Kuosmanen and DepicT! Award-winning film Living (UK 2016, 1m44s) by director Ben Mankin. Juho Kousmanen’s feel-good, award-winning debut feature is a charming tribute to modest, unassuming boxer Olli Mäki (Jarkko Lahti). In 1962, Mäki carried the hopes of the nation as he trained for a Helsinki showdown […]
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The Merchants of Magic, Britannica Panopticon, 22 April, 2017
Another magic cabaret from The Merchants of Magic. Come and see award-winning magicians who will amaze, astound and make you laugh. Shows at 1.30pm and 3.30pm, £5 entry. 114 – 117 Trongate, G1 5HD Kid Friendly Event on Facebook
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Spangled Cabaret, Fox Star Club, Argyll Hotel, 8 May, 2017
Spangled Cabaret, back at the FOX STAR CLUB for a night of alternative variety. This month featuring : MARKEE DE SAW & BERT FINKLE OBIE THE COMEDIAN ALANA DUVEY RAVEN ROSE ARIA OCTAVIA ANNA SECRET POET & more! £5 entry on the door. Fox Star Club, Argyll Hotel, 973 Sauchiehall Street, G3 7TQ Event on […]
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Sub City Radio’s Pool Party 20 May
Start your summer with Subcity Radio’s Pool Party 🏊 Gourock Outdoor Pool, Albert Road, PA 19 Tickets from Eventbrite Free: 🌭 🍔 Featuring: Your Favourite Pool Party ~Selectors~ The Rainbow Dome ☀️ International Date Line ☀️ Beat the Bush And Your After Dark Hosts Eve Was Framed 🌛 Rigid Disco 🌛 Forefront Programme 15:30: […]
Campaign to pedestrianize Ashton Lane
‘For years the businesses in Ashton Lane have tried in vain to get some sort or traffic calming/ pedestrianisation here, there are three way in and out which makes it impossible if someone comes in from one end and then the other, it’s a totally blocked, also taking into affect that cars park willy nilly […]
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The Sense of an Ending, GFT, 14 – 27 April, 2017
The Sense of an Ending 14 – 27 April, 2017 GFT Divorced and retired, Tony Webster (Jim Broadbent) leads a relatively quiet life, until one day a long-forgotten letter resurfaces, and begins to reframe his past in ways that he never could have anticipated. Based on the award-winning bestseller from Julian Barnes, Ritesh Batra (The […]
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Woodlands Community Garden, 7th Anniversary Party, 23 April, 2017
Woodlands Community Garden is 7 years old! Join Woodlands Community Garden staff and volunteers in the garden on Sunday April 23rd from 2-4pm for our family friendly celebration. Food, Music, Games, Photo Exhibition Bring cake or something veggie for the barbecue to share. Coincides with our monthly community clean up Free Event, but donations welcome.
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The Scottish Boat Race, River Clyde, Saturday, 20 May, 2017
The Scottish Boat Race is the annual rowing competition held on the River Clyde, between ancient rivals the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh. The Tall Ship and Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Place, G3 8RS Saturday, 20 May, 2017 – 10.00 a.m. – 6 p.m. After last years success, Riverside Museum will be […]
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Glasgow Film Theatre introduce popular GFF strand CineMasters to year-round programme
The CineMasters strand at Glasgow Film Festival is devoted to the work of some of the most accomplished, admired and influential filmmakers in the world, and Glasgow Film Theatre has now introduced regular CineMasters seasons to the year-round programme. Glasgow Film Festival 2017 CineMasters strand included titles from Francois Ozon, Paul Verhoeven, Werner Herzog, […]
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 | Filed under: Cinema, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
David F. Ross, The Man Who Loved Islands, Admiral Bar, Thursday, 20 April, 2017
On Thursday night 20 April , …with Bobby Bluebell, Alistair Braidwood, Losing Ground and Dave Ross. Hope to see you there. Celebrating the launch of The Man Who Loved Islands by David F. Ross The Admiral, Waterloo St, City Centre, Glasgow – 7.30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 18, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Gig Guide plus Club Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Homeless Awareness, George Square Glasgow, Sunday 30 April, 2017
Sunday 30 April, 2017 – 2 p.m. George Square This event is a rally to raise awareness of homelessness in Glasgow. Please feel free to share the event on your own Facebook or Twitter page, and share with other local groups. Help make sure that the councillors of Glasgow realise that more support is needed […]
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“A Pie, A Pint & A Pundit!” Partick Burgh Hall, Thursday 27 April, 2017
“A Pie, A Pint & A Pundit!” Partick Burgh Hall 9 Burgh Hall Street, G11 5LW Thursday 27 April 2017 Tickets: £15 This is a fund raising event in aid of Drummore (ASL) Primary School, Drumchapel, which is where I teach. Hugh Keevins and his daughter Lisa have organised the event to help raise much […]
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Monday, April 17, 2017 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Rebecca Pronsky, The Doublet, Park Road, Monday 17 April, 2017
The Doublet, Park Road, Glasgow West End – near Kelvinbridge Underground The fabulous Brooklyn based Rebecca Pronsky and Rich Bennet plus Jessica Cosslet play the Doublet Bar in Park Road Glasgow. Rebecca is a longstanding favourite of SoundsintheSuburbs and has some fabulous songs and stories so don’t miss this one. Rebecca was born and raised […]
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Sunday, April 16, 2017 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
The Voice and Text of Chekov Workshop, Susan Worsfold, The Citz, 17 – 21 April, 2017
The Citizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, G5 9SD 17 – 212 April, 2017 WHO IS THE WORKSHOP FOR? A five-day workshop on the voice and the text of Chekhov for creative artists and practitioners led by Susan Worsfold directly using the Nadine George Voice Work® to explore breath, body, voice and the text of Chekhov. […]
Mayfesto, Tron Theatre, Glasgow, 9 – 31 May, 2017
Mayfesto 2017 The Tron, 63 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HB 9-31 MAY 2017 Now very firmly fixed in the cultural calendar, Mayfesto is amini-festival of edgy and provocative new work – and this year’s theme is music.. Tron Creative is a strand of work that supports and nurtures emergent artists through a series of initiatives and […]
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May Day Glasgow, 30 April, 2017
11.00 a.m. George Square – 11.30 a.m. March to Kelvingrove Bandstand Guest speaker Paul Laverty – screenwriter I Daniel Blake. Event on Facebook – let them know you’re going. Night before at STUC, Park Road The night before Glasgow May Day. With all profits going to Better than Zero and the famous Better than Zero […]
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Monday, April 10, 2017 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
The Great May Day Cabaret, OranMor, 1 May, 2017
Another stellar line-up for the sixth annual Great May Day Cabaret celebrating International Workers’ Day and the May Day holiday. This year’s headliners are the acclaimed and award-winning Edinburgh-based roots collective Southern Tenant Folk Union. Ably supported by Leicester singer-songwriter and activist Grace Petrie, the welcome return of Marxist magician Ian Saville, folk legend Arthur […]
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Sunday, April 9, 2017 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
TeenCanteen ‘Sirens’ E.P. review by Stephen Watt
The featherless daughters of river Gods distressed hordes of men at sea who were besotted by sweet songs and fabled charms which fatally lured them to their deaths. Applying a superlunary magnetism, TeenCanteen’s ‘Sirens’ EP release draws in the unsuspecting listener with a sweet-tempered kindliness cloaked in nostalgia belonging to anyone’s first love, but wrenches […]
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Seven Star Club, Mosa Funk Club, Eddie Beggan and Daffy, 28 April, 2017
The Mosa Funk Club is a funky collective from the heart of the east end. Eddie Beggan is a widely respected singer songwriter and great to have him back at the club with a new band and set of songs. Also really looking forward to Daffy playing 7 songs live for the first time from […]
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Saturday, April 8, 2017 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
A Night With Rosie Kane, Fundraiser Women’s Support Project, Webster’s Theatre, 28 April, 2017
Time to book tickets for our fundraising comedy night on 28th April. If you book from Women’s Support Project direct you can save the online booking fee – tickets £6 and £12. Email enquiries@womenssupportproject.org.uk
The Bolshoi Ballet: A Hero of Our Time. GFT 9 April, 2017
Bolshoi Ballet – A Hero Of Our Time 9 April, 2017 GFT Pechorin, a young officer, embarks on a journey across the majestic mountains of the Caucasus, on a path set by his passions. Disillusioned and careless, he inflicts pain upon himself and the women around him… “Give me everything, it is still not enough.” […]
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Friday, April 7, 2017 | Filed under: Cinema, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
The Eagle Huntress, GFT 11 April, 2017
The Eagle Huntress 11 April, 2017 GFT Using breathtaking aerial cinematography and intimate verité footage, this spellbinding documentary follows the 13-year old Aisholpan, a Mongolian nomad who is fighting to become the first female eagle hunter in twelve generations of her Kazakh family. Not only an exploration of the young girl’s astonishing pursuit of her […]
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Free Fire, 31 March – 13 April, 2017 GFT
Free Fire 31 March – 13 April, 2017 GFT Ben Wheatley returns with all guns blazing in a blackly comic shoot-em-up that would make John Carpenter proud. The setting is Boston in 1978 and a deserted warehouse where Provisional IRA members Frank (Michael Smiley) and Chris (Cillian Murphy) arrive to buy enough assault rifles and […]
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- Take 2: 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea
- Soulguided Soundbath at Arlington Baths
- Wellspring – Tiles and Tales
- Voices of the Clyde
- Glasgow Merchant City Festival 2026
- Chicago! The Drag Along at OranMor
- Hex Appeal at Cottiers
- The Effect by Lucy Prebble at Cottiers
- Dementia Heroes – Family Carers Day
- Exhibition Faifley Art Group
- Take 2: Arco (Dubbed) at GFT
- An Tír úd Thoir : Immigrants from Donegal to Glasgow share their stories
- A Night At The Musicals at Cottiers
- Heritage Talks at WestFest: Broomhill
- Heritage Talks Kelvin Hall at WestFest
- Bleak Week at GFT: Grave of the Fireflies
