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. Screening Irish History Outsiders’ Histories, GFT, 8 – 29 May, 2017
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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Friday, May 26, 2017 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Colossal, GFT until 28 May, 2017
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) […]
The Red Turtle, GFT, 26 May – 1 June, 2017
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 […]
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Charles Rennie Mackintosh – Til Earthquake Rocks The Britannia Panopticon, 8 – 11 June, 2017
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. […]
Thursday, May 25, 2017 | Filed under: What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
To write, to publish, to speak, to move, CCA, 1 June, 2017
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
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 […]
Partick and Thornwood Action Group, Summer Evening Clean Up Stroll, Hayburn Street, 12 June, 2017
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
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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Wednesday, May 24, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Gregory Porter, Don’t Forget Your Music, GFT, 25 June, 2017
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.
***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 […]
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Submarine Time Machine, National Theatre Scotland, Interactive Multi Media Experience, Banks of the Forth – Clyde Canal 23 – 25 June, 2017
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 […]
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Kids and young people, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Chaka Khan at Kelvingrove Bandstand, West End Festival, 4 June, 2017
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
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
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 […]
The Indigo Project, Nice n Sleazy, Sunday 4 June, 2017
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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| Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events
Mugstock Festival 28 – 31 July, 2017
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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Sunday, May 21, 2017 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Soul Bowl, Dance Party, Jordanhill Bowling Club, 27 May, 2017
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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Saturday, May 20, 2017 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Raging Twilight, Album Launch, The Glad Cafe, Friday 7 July, 2017
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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Truth or Lies: The Glasgow Version, short story event Waterstones, Sauchiehall Street, Saturday 10 June, 2017
With Andrew McCallum Crawford, Karen Jones, Ciara MacLaverty, Carol McKay, Donal McLaughlin and Ross Wilson. 2 p.m. Saturday, 10 June, 2017 Waterstones, 153-157 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3EW
No Dominion by Louise Welsh, Book Launch at Waterstones Sauchiehall St, 12 July, 2017
‘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 […]
The Work Room Movement, CCA, 24 May, 2017
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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Friday, May 19, 2017 | Filed under: Cinema, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Visible Cinema: Sons and Mothers, GFT, 22 May, 2017
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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Love Is Colder Than Death, GFT, 20 and 21 May, 2017
The debut feature film from Fassbinder, this 1969 film was booed at the 19th Berlin International Film Festival, but has since been critically reappraised and is now recognised as an enduring classic from the revered director. Fassbinder himself stars as small-time pimp Franz, whose refusal to join a gangster syndicate turns both he and his […]
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Machines, GFT, until 21 May, 2017
Director Rahul Jain presents an intimate portrayal of life and work in a gigantic textile factory in Gujarat, India. Since the 1960s, western India has undergone unprecedented, unregulated industrialisation, exemplified in its numerous textile factories. Machines examines only one of these factories, while at the same time representing the thousands of labourers working, living and […]
The Secret Scripture, GFT, until 25 May, 2017
Jim Sheridan (In the Name of the Father, In America) brings Sebastian Barry’s novel to the screen in an elegantly crafted, unabashedly romantic production. Roseanne McNulty (Vanessa Redgrave) has spent decades in a mental institution. Dr Grene (Eric Bana) is assigned to determine her future and discovers a Bible filled with drawings and memories of […]
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Sharing Learning – Woodlands Community Development Trust & Partick Thistle Community Trust, Monday, 5 June, 2017
A special, free, event sharing our learning from running Woodlands Community Cafe over the last 3 years. Covering topics such as funding, retaining volunteers and dignity in community food provision. Also exploring options for developing Partick Thistle FC as a community resource. Our programme includes an option to share in an evening meal at Woodlands […]
Thursday, May 18, 2017 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, Woodlands Community
Anna Krzystek’s new Untitled Series , The Tramway 5 – 21 May, 2017
DIG presents Anna Krzystek Untitled #0.5 Film installation, screened on a loop during Tramway opening hours. Upper Foyer Gallery Preview Thursday 4 May Friday 5th May – Sunday 21st May Untitled #0.5 – Who, What And Where Is Anna is part of Anna Krzystek’s new Untitled Series exploring the premise of Nothing. A film installation […]
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Mindhorn directed by Sean Foley – review by Calum Maclean
Mindhorn Directed by Sean Foley Written by Julian Barratt and Simon Farnaby Cast – Julian Barratt, Essie Davis, Russell Tovey, Andrea Riseborough, Simon Farnaby, Steve Coogan It’s always a pleasure to see an idea as brilliantly daft as Mindhorn make it into mainstream cinema, but it’s even more enjoyable when that concept is carried through […]
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Damien Wilkins in conversation with Zoe Strachan and Louise Welsh, University of Glasgow, Thursday 25 May, 2017
Thursday 25th May, 5.30pm Sir Alwyn Williams Building, 18 Lilybank Gardens Distinguished New Zealand novelist and essayist Damien Wilkins is making a rare visit to the UK and will be in conversation with Zoe Strachan and Louise Welsh Thursday 25th May, 5.30pm, Sir Alwyn Williams Building, 18 Lilybank Gardens Damien Wilkins is the author […]
Scottish Street Food Festival, 20 and 21 May, 2017 – Riverside Museum
Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Road, G3 8RS 20 and 21 May, 2017 The Scottish Street Food Festival has been created to bring people together through food and celebrate Scotland’s relatively new Street food culture in a fun festival setting. We envisage it will become an annual event where food trucks, restaurants, food vendors, suppliers & […]
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