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. Aye Write! Chris Morgan Jones & Mick Herron – Our Kind of Spies, The Mitchell Library, 19th Mar 2017
19th Mar 2017 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Mitchell Library In the wake of recent Le Carre adaptations of The Night Manager and Our Kind of Traitor, British espionage fiction is enjoying a bit of a renaissance. Here, we bring together two of the best writers in the genre. In the wake of recent Le […]
BBC6 Music Festival Fringe, Spangled Cabaret, The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, 22 March, 2017
Glasgow’s longest running monthly alternative cabaret night comes to the world’s oldest surviving music hall as part of the BBC 6 Music Festival Fringe! Featuring : SPOKEN WORD – STEPHEN WATT ELAINE GALLAGHER A CROW ANNA SECRET POET MUSIC & MISCHIEF – THE CREATIVE MARTYRS SCUNNER MARKEE DE SAW & BERT FINKLE BURLESQUE & DRAG […]
Aye Write! Cathi Unsworth & Martin Cathcart Froden – London Noir, Mitchell Library, Wednesday 15 March, 2017
15th Mar 2017 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Mitchell Library London in the 1920s and 1940s provides the setting for these two delicious servings of Noir, Cathi Unworth’s Without the Moon is set London during the long, dark days of the Blitz: a city outwardly in ruins, weakened by exhaustion and rationing. But behind the […]
| Filed under: Aye Write Book Festival 2017, Aye Write Glasgow's Book Festival 2017, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Italian Film Festival, Glasgow Film Theatre, 10 – 15 March, 2017
Italian Film Festival 10 – 15 March, 2017 GFT The annual celebration of Italian cinema returns with a wide-ranging programme that stretches from promising new talents to established greats. Highlights this year include Paolo Virzi’s hugely successful Like Crazy and the Kafkaesque comedy Ears which was one of the discoveries of the Venice Film Festival. […]
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Dogtown and Z-boys, GFT 13 March, 2017
Dogtown and Z-boys 13 March, 2017 GFT Subtitled “The Birth of Extreme”, this documentary takes a look at the transformation of skateboarding from its former image as a land-bound pastime for surfers to its status today as an extreme and acrobatic sport in its own right. Starting from the California surf community of Dogtown, the […]
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Kelvingrove Café, Cheese and Wine Night in aid of The Reverse Rett Foundation, 2 April, 2017
Cheese N’ Wine Night: Abigail’s Party Sunday, 2 April from 3 p.m. till late. Kelvingrove Café are hosting an artisanal Cheese and Wine Night in aid of The Reverse Rett Foundation. The Reverse Rett Foundation works to speed treatment, and find a cure for Rett Syndrome and related disorders. Baby Kim, a regular to the […]
Beattie & Scratchmann Scotland in the Shadows, Liberté Bar, Glasgow, Sunday 12 March, 2017
Liberté Bar, 241 North St, Glasgow G3 7DL Sunday 12 March 7.15pm £7/£5 0844 873 7353 Buy tickets online Want to know about the Scotland the tourist guides won’t tell you about? Beattie and Scratchmann tell it like it really is in this dark and humorous spoken word show about Scotland’s sinister side with stories, tales and poems […]
| Filed under: Glasgow International Comedy Festival 2017, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Kiltwalk Glasgow 30 April, 2017 – raising money for charity
Kiltwalk is a unique Scottish charity that enables thousands of walkers to fundraise for their choice of Scottish charity. Register now for 2017 Choose from The Mighty Stride, The Big Stroll or The Wee Wander Details and Registration Be a Kiltwalk hero and take Big Steps for a charity or cause that matters to you. […]
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Kevin Bridges announced as host of Stand Up Against MND, King’s Theatre, Glasgow Monday 20 March, 2017
Part of Glasgow International Comedy Festival Stand Up Against MND Monday 20 March, 2017 King’s Theatre, 297 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4JN Stellar Scottish stand up Kevin Bridges has just been announced as the host of Stand Up Against MND – the show which sees a galaxy of comedy stars coming together at the […]
Glasgow Film Festival, Canadian Film Makers, Lauren Howes and Bart Simpson.
Some films I saw at GFF2017 It’s impossible to make it along to every film at Glasgow Film Festival; unfortunately due to other commitments, I didn’t get to see Lauren Howes’67 Was Golden and the Falls Keep Falling – part of the festival strand Crossing The Line Neither am I going to catch Bart Simpson’s […]
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| Filed under: Cinema, Glasgow Film Festival 2017, Glasgow Film Festival 2017, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Glasgow Film Festival 2017, Pawno review by Pat Byrne
The action in Pawno is based around a pawn shop, where the owner Les Underwood, played by John Brumpton, helps people out and sorts them out in equal measure. His assistant Danny, Damian Hill, who also wrote the script, is younger and softer with a romantic, dreamy disposition that contrasts with his boss’s abrasiveness. […]
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NDP ‘Secret Postcard’ Art Sale, Veneer Gallery, Finnieston 24-25 March, 2017
Original postcard sized art from over 50 leading Scottish and international artists, photographers, designers and musicians sold anonymously for just £40. Grab a bargain – original piece by an art-world star, famous musician or from an exciting, upcoming local artist! All proceeds go to Notre Dame Primary School, Glasgow West End, playground fund with a percentage […]
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The Dolls Abroad King’s Theatre, Glasgow Sunday 30 April – 3 May, 2017
Louise McCarthy and Gayle Telfer Stevens to star in King’s Theatre, Glasgow Sunday 30 April-Monday 1 May 2017 The Dolls are embarking on a 2017 tour which is already selling out at venues across Scotland, with a stop at the King’s Theatre, Glasgow at the end of April. The Dolls first […]
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Change! Zero Hours Contract, Writing by Young Writers and Activists, STUC. 16 March, 2017
STUC, 333 Woodlands Road, G3 6NG Young Workers Learning Project Come along to celebrate the launch of this new book – written about and by people on zero hours contracts. Hear excerpts from the book by young writers and activists who will share their lives on zero hour contracts. Pinar Aksu, Community Development worker with […]
Première of the short film “Quel che non ti dirò mai – Words Unsaid”
On 24 February the première of the short film “Quel che non ti dirò mai – Words Unsaid” was held in Pontecagnano Faiano (Salerno – Italy). The evening, organized by The Gladiator Company, has seen cast and crew participants as well as a large crowd of onlookers. The projection has attracted great interest among people: […]
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| Filed under: Cinema, Valentina Galdi Words Unsaid
Dancer, GFT 10 – 16 March, 2017
10 – 16 March, 2017 GFT Directed by Academy Award nominated Steve Cantor, Dancer offers a uniquely personal portrait of a most singular man and dancer. Blessed with astonishing power and poise, Sergei Polunin took the dance world by storm and became the Royal Ballet’s youngest ever principal. At the peak of his success, aged […]
Handsome Devil, Gala Film Glasgow Film Festival 2017 review by Pat Byrne
Handsome Devil, the Irish comedy-drama was a great choice for kicking off Glasgow Film Festival, 2017 Directed by John Butler, the cast includes Irish actors Fionn O’Shea, Nicolas Galitzine, Andrew Scott (Jim Moriarty in Sherlock) and Moe Dunford. The film tells the story of the unlikely friendship between Ned (played by Fionn O’Shea) and Conor […]
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| Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Film Festival 2017
Doreen Kay Exhibition at Gulliver’s from 8 March, 2017
An exhibition of paintings by Doreen Kay. Painting a range of subjects from dancing cats to Cilla Black, Doreen offers a whimsical yet earnest perspective on the world around her. Based in Glasgow, Doreen finds inspiration in books, television and online. All artworks are for sale. 59 Cambridge Street, G3 6QX
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CATS – the second installment ProjectAbility until 13 April, 2017
CATS… the 2nd instalment A group exhibition of Project Ability artists. Exhibition Dates: 3 March – 13 April 2017 Project Ability would like to welcome our visitors to the 2nd instalment of CATS, an exhibition inspired by all things feline related; big cats, fluffy cats, kittens, lions, tigers, leopards and more! All of our artists […]
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Art of Power: Masterpieces from the Bute Collection, Hunterian Art Gallery and Mount Stewart, Isle of Bute 31 March 2017 – 14 January 2018
31 March 2017 – 14 January 2018 Hunterian Art Gallery and Mount Stuart, Isle of Bute Admission charge – entry to exhibition at both The Hunterian and Mount Stuart included in ticket price This new exhibition offers a unique opportunity to see major paintings from the Bute Collection at Mount Stuart on the Isle […]
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Moments in History: William Hunter’s British Medals, Hunterian Art Gallery, Until 27 August 2017
27 August 2017 Hunterian Art Gallery Admission free Medals are just one artistic medium through which an individual or event can be remembered, celebrated, or even satirised and used as propaganda. One of the Enlightenment’s pioneering medical and scientific figures was Dr William Hunter (1718 – 1783), whose extraordinary collections are the foundation of The […]
The Cause of Thunder Play with David Hayman, discussion and book signing Oran Mor, Sunday 12 MARCH
David Hayman’s tour of The Cause of Thunder. Discussion, book signing, and drinking in the bar after! Oran Mor 19.30PM Sunday 12 MARCH, 2017 Bob Cunningham, the ageing firebrand at the centre of Chris Dolan’s solo play, performed with partisan gusto by David Hayman Dolan’s sequel to his pre-referendum companion piece, The Pitiless Storm, […]
Al-Khair Glasgow International Women’s Day Wednesday, Community Halls Maryhill, 8 March 2017
Al-Khair Glasgow International Women’s Day Wednesday 8 March 2017 International Women’s Day Wednesday 8 March 2017 10am to 4pm Ladies only free event Light refreshments will be provided with gorgeous cupakes from Event on Facebook Tickets at Eventbtite Al-Khair Foundation will be holding an event on Wednesday 8 March to celebrate International Women’s Day at […]
Musicians’ Union Women in Music, CCA Wed 8 March 2017
12noon, Free but ticketed, Clubroom All ages Book online / 0141 352 4900 On Wednesday 8 March 2017 people around the world will be celebrating the achievements of women while calling for greater equality in the name of International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is #BeBoldForChange. To celebrate International Women’s Day, the Musicians’ Union will […]
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Drama Queens Special: New Plays, Glasgow Womens’ Library, 8 March, 2017
Drama Queens Special: New Plays at GWL 8th March at 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Free Drama Queens group launch Glasgow Women’s Library’s new shelf of women’s plays in dramatic style: Plays! Performance! Profiteroles! Over the last few months, award-winning theatre company Stellar Quines have been working with at Glasgow Women’s Library to ensure culturally […]
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May Day Celebrations in Glasgow 2017
Mayday 2017 Glasgow Friends of MayDay are compiling a programme of events and would like to add your celebration event to this list. If you are organising an event that you would like included in the May Day Programme, get in touch with chrisbartter@btinternet.com or text/call on 07715 583 729. This year May I falls […]
Phoenix Flight Training Cumbernauld
Learn to fly with Phoenix Flight Training Limited, Cumbernauld www.phoenixflighttraining.co.uk Phoenix Flight Training pride themselves on their friendly, relaxed and professional approach to teaching how to fly a plane. Their flying school is operated by two of Scotland’s most experienced flight instructors John Allan and Ian Haggis. Both John and Ian are commercial pilots and instructors […]
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Monday, March 6, 2017 | Filed under: Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Classes and Workshops, Mothers' Day, Pat's Home Page Blog, Sport, Walks, Cycling in Glasgow
Celebrate Rachel Corrie’s Life with Open Mic and Communal Singing, Glasgow Autonomous Space, Thursday, 16 March, 2017
Celebration of Rachel Corrie’s life on the anniversary of her death. Rachel Corrie was an American peace activist killed in Gaza in 2003 by Israeli forces whilst she was defending a Palestinian home from demolition. She has become a symbol of hope and solidarity for many, but to me she was a friend and awesome […]
Frank Quitely, The Art of Comics, Kelvingrove Art Gallery, 1 April to 1 October, 2017
From Krypton to Kelvingrove and Gotham to Glasgow! Tickets £7 (£5 concession) Buy tickets online Frank Quitely is the alter ego of Glasgow born artist Vincent Deighan. Deighan took on the mantle of Frank Quitely in his early career to hide his identity while he drew for the Scottish publication Electric Soup. Now the name Frank […]
Tag You’re Dead by Douglas Skelton, Waterstones Argyle Street, 4 May, 2017
Tag You’re Dead by Douglas Skelton 4 May, 2017 Waterstones Argyle Street Tag You’re Dead – the second thriller in the Dominic Queste series Sam the butcher is missing, and maverick investigator Dominic Queste is on the case. But it’s not because he misses Sam’s prize-winning steak pies…A dangerous man has arrived in Glasgow. He’s […]
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