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..

GFF at CCA: Life of a Foley Artist, Thursday 16 February 2017

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6.30pm Free but ticketed, Clubroom Ages: N/C 15+ Ticket available from CCA Box office on the day Related CCA Events Glasgow Film Festival 2017 Thu 16 February — Sun 26 February 2017 Creating sound for film and TV is a mysterious world, evoking images of massive studios filled with gravel pits, hammers and a large […]

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GRAMNet/BEMIS Film Series Chasing Asylum, CCA, 8 February, 2017

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CCA Wed 8 February 2017 6pm, Free but ticketed, Cinema All ages Book online / 0141 352 4900 Chasing Asylum exposes the real impact of Australia’s offshore detention policies and explores how ‘The Lucky Country’ became a country where leaders choose detention over compassion and governments deprive the desperate of their basic human rights. The […]

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Amadeus, GFT, 2 February, 2017

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GFT 2 February, 2017 Lucian Msamati (Luther, Game of Thrones, NT Live: The Comedy of Errors) plays Salieri in Peter Shaffer’s iconic play, broadcast live from the National Theatre, and with live orchestral accompaniment by Southbank Sinfonia. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives in Vienna, the music capital of the world – and […]

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Cross Purpose by Claire MacLeary, Book Launch, Waterstones Argyle Street, 23 February, 2017

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23 February, 2017 – 7 p.m. Waterstones, Argyle Street. From the publisher that brought us His Bloody Project comes another fantastic new crime novel, Cross Purpose, the debut of local author Claire MacLeary, a gritty book with a surprisingly warm theme of female friendship. When Maggie Laird’s disgraced ex-cop husband suddenly dies, her humdrum suburban […]

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In the Radiant City, GFT, 19 – 20 February, 2017

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19 and 20 February, 2017 Rachel Lambert proves herself a talent to watch with this brooding, atmospheric first feature, produced by Jeff Nichols. Andrew (Michael Abbott Jr) drifts back to his hometown in Kentucky but is wary of any contact with his family. Everything seems too painful, any confrontation fraught with misunderstanding. His sister Laura […]

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The Princess Bride, Family Friendly, Maryhill Burgh Hall, 27 February, 2017

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The Princess Bride Family Friendly 25 February, 2017 Get ready for a swashbuckling adventure at Maryhill Burgh Halls! Join our Treasure Hunt for a chance to find hidden treats, then enter the enchanted forest to see a stunning fencing performance. Rediscover the magical and timeless story of The Princess Bride, where brave Wesley is fighting […]

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Home Ground: New Writing Inspired by the 2016 Homeless World Cup in Glasgow with Zoe Strachan and Louise Welsh – Aye Write 2017

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Launch of Aye Write City Read with Zoe Strachan and Louise Welsh Thursday 9 March – 4.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. | The Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN Home Ground: New writing inspired by the 2016 Homeless World Cup in Glasgow. Edited by Louise Welsh and Zoe Strachan, contributors to the anthology range from […]

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Jackie, GFT, 20 January – 2 February, 2017

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  Jackie 20 January – 2 February, 2017 GFT The Club director Pablo Larrain’s English-language debut is an intimate portrait of one of the most important and tragic moments in American history. Eschewing the standard tropes of the Hollywood biopic, Larrain presents a never-before-seen portrayal of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (Natalie Portman), as she struggles […]

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Glasgow Film Festival at CCA Thu 16 February – Sun 26 February 2017

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Glasgow Film Festival 2017 CCA Thu 16 February – Sun 26 February 2017 Full programme announced Thu 19 Jan 2017 0141 352 4900 The thirteenth Glasgow Film Festival takes place from 15 – 26 February 2017. CCA will again be a central GFF venue partner, hosting several screenings every day, in both the cinema and […]

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Pirates of Paradise, The Rio Cafe, Saturday 28 January, 2017

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Join the Pirates for a night of high octane songs! Taking ye over the seas of Swing, Rock ‘N’ Roll, Jazz and Blues! The Rio Cafe, 27 Hyndland Street, G11 5QF  Event on Facebook

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Alex Harvey Day, Ivory Blacks, 4 February, 2017

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A celebration of Glasgow Legend Alex Harvey, with music from The SAHB Experience, and Punk Rockers FIRE EXIT.. Ivory Black, 56 Oswald Street, G1 4PL   Event on Facebook  

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Christine, GFT, 25 January, 2017 – 2 February, 2017

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Christine 25 January, 2017 – 2 February, 2017 GFT In ‘70s Florida, ambitious 29-year-old Christine Chubbuck (Rebecca Hall) is relentlessly motivated to succeed in the male-dominated business of TV journalism. In a bid to boost ratings, the station manager issues a mandate to deliver juicier and more exploitative stories – a method firmly at odds […]

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Celtic Connections Opening Concert with Laura Marling – review by Pauline Keightley

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  I arrived early while people were setting up their stalls of accordions, pipes and folk CDs. Someone was playing piano and preparations were being made for the open mic. And so #ccfest begins for another year celebrating live music, special collaborations, brilliant musicianship and perfect singers performing songs of quality. Celtic Connections sometimes offers […]

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Toddler Tuesdays & Thursdays at The Tall Ship January – May, 2017

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Ages 0 – 4 years The Tall Ship, Riverside, 150 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow G3 8RS   January 17/2017 to May 25/2017 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM A series of exciting sessions led by the Learning Team at The Tall Ship  in the onboard cafe at – grab a coffee and cake while the little ones […]

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The Mad Platter is helping to host Art for Arts sake! Call for artists.

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The Mad Platter is helping to host Art for Arts sake ! A charity exhibition in aid of Marie Curie and Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) at Store Interiors Anniesland On the 9th of April and the exhibition will run for a month artists will receive a 50% commission on their work and the rest […]

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Celtic Connections Hazy Recollections 5 February, 2017

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Celtic Connections Hazy Recollections 5 February, 2017 – 2.00p.m. – 6.00 p.m. O2ABC Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow Once again, for your Sunday afternoon listening pleasure, Findlay Napier curates three fabulously disparate five-act bills, collectively occupying the fruitfully blurry territory between folk, indie and indie-folk. Over its nine-year existence, Hazy has hosted nearly 100 different artists, including […]

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Malika Booker, Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow, Monday, 23 January, 2017

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Creative Conversations: Poet & Playwright Malika Booker Monday 23 January 2017 – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ Malika Booker is a British poet, performer and playwright. Her writing spans poetry, theatre, monologue, installation and education. Most recently, her poetry was included […]

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Jumble Sale, Anniesland Parish Church in aid of Cancer Support Scotland, Saturday 28 January, 2017

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Jumble sale Cancer Care Scotland, Satuday 28 January, 2017 1030 a.m. – 2.30 p.m. Anniesland Parish Church, 869 Crow Rd, Glasgow G13 1LE  Have a good old rummage to see if you can find some hidden treasure at the Anniesland Temple Parish Church. Stalls will include jewellery, cosmetics, kids books, clothes, bric-a-brac and perhaps a few […]

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Burns Supper OranMor Saturday 21 January, 2017

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Òran Mór Burns Supper 2017 hosted by Iain Robertson Sat, 21 January, 2017 at 7:00pm Join us at Òran Mór to celebrate the life and works of Scotland’s national Bard, Robert Burns and enjoy a traditional Scottish celebration complete with Piper, Haggis & Champit Tatties and a Toast to the Lassies! Upon arrival guests will […]

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Burns Supper and Ceilidh at Cottiers, 27 January, 2017

Burns Supper & Ceilidh tickets are £45 per person and ceilidh only tickets are just £15 per person. You can ONLY get tickets from the bar so please call them on 0141 357 5825 or email bar@cottiers.com to book. Slàinte mhath! www.cottiers.com/events/burns-ceilidh-2017/ Cottiers, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow G11 5PU

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Evil Dead, GFT, 20 January, 2017

Evil Dead, Cult Classic 20 January, 2017 – 11 p.m. GFT Stuck in a wooden cabin, Ash (Bruce Campbell) and some friends find themselves battling for their lives against demons summoned from the dead. Evil Dead 2 is a rare example of a sequel surpassing the original and demonstrates Sam Raimi’s distinctive style perfectly. Prepare […]

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Take Two Phantom Boy, GFT, 21 January, 2017 – 11.30 a.m.

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Take 2 Phantom Boy 21 January, 2017 – 11.30 a.m. GFT Phantom Boy is an animated French crime thriller from the filmmakers behind A Cat in Paris. When courageous New York detective, Alex, is injured by a gangster – the Man With the Broken Face, and ends up in hospital, he meets Leo, a bedridden […]

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LUX Scotland Shoot Shoot Shoot: LFMC 50th Anniversary, Talk & Book Launch CCA – Monday 23 January, 2017

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Mon 23 January 2017 6.30pm, Free but ticketed, Cinema 15+ Book via Eventbrite / 0141 352 4900 This event has been rescheduled from December 2016 LUX Scotland celebrates the launch of the LUX publication ‘Shoot Shoot Shoot: The First Decade of the London Film-Makers’ Co-operative 1966-76’, with an illustrated talk by Mark Webber. Published to […]

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Nordic-Baltic Film Festival, GFT, 18 and 25 January, 2017

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Nordic Baltic Film Festival To celebrate their fifth annual celebration of films from the far north, Nordic Film Festival have decided to expand the remit of their programme to include Baltic as well as Nordic cinema. So, welcome to Nordic-Baltic Film Festival 2016! This year’s festival has a strong comedy flavour, alongside some of the […]

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La La Land, GFT 13 – 26 January 2017

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An award-winning musical from Whiplash director Damien Chazelle, La La Land sees Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in their third roles as lovers, following Crazy, Stupid, Love and Gangster Squad. Aspiring actress Mia (Stone) serves lattes to movie stars in between auditions while dedicated jazz musician Sebastian (Gosling) plays in dingy bars in order to scrape by. However, as success mounts, they are faced […]

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Manchester By The Sea, GFT, 13 – 25 January, 2017

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  13 – 26 January, 2017 GFT When we first meet Casey Affleck’s Lee Chandler, he is a bitter and angry loner working as a janitor in Boston. However, when he receives tragic news he must return to his hometown and face up to the darkness in his past. An astonishingly-realised character study, Manchester by […]

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“Quel che non ti dirò mai – Words Unsaid” – The story about a film made in partnership between Italy and Scotland; written and directed by Valentina Galdi

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Mission : “How to cancel distances”, cinema can do that “Quel che non ti dirò mai – Words Unsaid”  is the title of new short film produced by The Gladiator Company in Salerno, Italy.  The movie was born as a project involving seemingly different cultures: a special feature is the collaboration between Italy  and Scotland. […]

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Prevenge GFT 30 January, 2017

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Prevenge 30 January, 2017 GFT With Q & A with Alice Lowe The directorial debut of Sightseers’ Alice Lowe follows in the darkly comic path of that film with the story of a pregnant woman driven to murderous extremes at the behest of her unborn child. The film was uniquely directed and performed by Lowe […]

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Moonlight, Written and Directed by Barry Jenkins – review by Calum Maclean

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Moonlight Written and Directed by Barry Jenkins Based on In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue by Tarell Alvin McCraney Cast – Trevante Rhodes, Ashton Sanders, Alex Hibbert, André Holland, Jharrel Jerome, Jaden Piner, Janelle Monae, Naomie Harris, Mahershala Ali and Patrick Decile Running Time – 110 Minutes Hotly tipped to be one of next year’s […]

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New Year Brushstokes, Thistle Gallery 2017

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New Year Brushstrokes …… An exciting and vibrant mixed rotational show to kick off the year Entering its third year the Thistl Gallery  remain true to their  original aim of offering a dynamic range of Scottish Contemporary Art, which is both affordable and accessible but never predictable! In the process they have now established themselves […]

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