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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..

UK International Jewish Film Festival, CCA, Sat 19 November – Sun 20 November 2016

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UK International Jewish Film Festival Sat 19 November – Sun 20 November 2016 Times vary; Tickets £8 + £1 booking fee All films 15+ 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events UK International Jewish Film Festival The 90 Minute War Sun 6 November 2016 UK International Jewish Film Festival Rabin in His Own Words Tue 8 […]

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The Innocents, GFT, 11 – 24 November, 2016

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Mathilde Beaulieu is a young French Red Cross student working as part of a medical mission in Poland in late 1945. One day she is approached by a nun who pleads with her to come to a convent to help her fellow sister, who Mathilde finds was sexually abused by a soldier, leaving her pregnant […]

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Arrival, GFT, 11 – 24 November, 2016

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The latest film from Denis Villeneuve (Sicario, Prisoners) is a visually inventive and emotionally arresting science fiction based on Ted Chiang’s award winning short story, ‘Story of Your Life’. When mysterious spaceships touch down across the globe, government agents bring together an elite team – led by expert linguist Louise Banks (Amy Adams) to investigate. As […]

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Havana Film Festival Glasgow 11 – 19 November, 2016

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Havana Glasgow Film Festival visitors start to arrive This week sees the start of this year’s Havana Glasgow Film Festival, (on 11 Nov) and guests have already started to arrive from Cuba and other parts of the globe. Yesterday the Cuban screenwriter and HGFF co-director, Hugo Rivalta arrived from Havana. He will be introducing two films […]

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Ethel MacDonald: An Anarchist’s Story, CCA, Thursday 17 November, 2016

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Ethel MacDonald: An Anarchist’s Story. CCA 12.50Pm CCA, Thursday 17 November, 2016 CCA 350 Sauchiehall Street,G2 3JD After the Trump win at the US Elections last week, with the right almost unbelievably on the rise in our modern world, this film comes as a timely reminder, not only  to remember and appreciate the part this […]

Read the full article: Ethel MacDonald: An Anarchist’s Story, CCA, Thursday 17 November, 2016

Twenty five years of sleaze – Nice n Sleazy, Acoustic Afternoon, Sunday 27 November, 2016

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Sunday 27 November, 2016 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. To celebrate Nice’n’Sleazy turning 25 and The Acoustic Night in it’s 19th year we thought we would celebrate these landmarks with inviting some old (but forever young) faces to play some music. This is a rare opportunity to catch some of Sleazy’s finest singer songwriters back […]

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Santa’s Reindeer is coming to Shawlands, Christmas Market and Crafts Thursday 17 November, 2016

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    The reindeer, Santa, face painting and craft making will be on Kilmarnock Road at Coustonholm Road. The Taiko drummers will be playing there- weather depending at 7pm and 7.30pm.   Santa arrives 4 p.m.   Open Mic at Langside Hall    Further information at My Shawlands on Facebook    

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Paisley First – call for local artists

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Paisley First believes that first impressions count and they would like to create a welcoming town for locals, businesses and visitors alike. The new Gable Wall Art Project intends to do this and has been devised to showcase Paisley as a vibrant city of culture and heritage. A more colourful townscape will complement Paisley’s diverse […]

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In Process Masterclass with Janet Paisley, Scottish Writers Centre, CCA 6 December, 2016

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Scottish Writers Centre, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD 6 December, 2016 – 7 p.m. Writer, poet, and playwright Janet Paisley writes for stage, television, radio, and screen. She was a member of the Working Party for a Scottish National Theatre, the SAC (Scots Language Synergy), and is the Cross Party Parliamentary Group for the […]

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Theatre Royal Glasgow, Listings Winter/Spring 2016 – 2017

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Theatre Royal, 282 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 3QA Full listings and tickets Little Shop of Horrors (Mon 14-Sat 19 Nov) The charming, kooky and hilarious 1950s musical sci-fi spoof Little Shop of Horrors returns to Glasgow starring X Factor’s Rhydian. Will he be able to control Audrey Two, the carnivorous plant with a jealous streak? […]

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Urinetown – The Musical, Websters Theatre 15 – 19 November, 2016

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Websters, 416 Great Western Road, Glasgow G4 9HZ | Winner of three Tony awards, Urinetown is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny. Keep up with all things Urinetown at The Pee Journals : Ten Reasons why you have to see Urinetown! In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, […]

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On The Sidelines, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor Mon, 14 November, 2016 — Sat, 19 November, 2016

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Mon, 14 November, 2016 — Sat, 19 November, 2016 By William McIlvanney | Directed By Gillies MacKinnon Featuring Iain Robertson  On the Sidelines by Willie McIllvanney appeared in the very first season of A Play, A Pie and A Pint back in Autumn 2004. As a tribute to Willie, who died last year, we are reviving […]

Read the full article: On The Sidelines, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor Mon, 14 November, 2016 — Sat, 19 November, 2016

Book Week Scotland 2016, Arresting Crime Thrillers, 22 November, 2016

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  Glasgow Libraries welcomes authors James Oswald, Clare Mackintosh & Adam Hamdy Book Week Scotland: ‘Arresting Crime Thrillers.’ Join these three masters of the crime thriller for what promises to be a memorable evening of compelling stories. http://bit.ly/2ecwnbB £8 Buy tickets The Mitchell Theatre,  The Mitchell Library,  6 Granville St, Glasgow G3 7DR More events […]

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The Ninth Glasgow Improvisors Orchestra Festival, 24 – 26 November, 2016

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The 9th International Glasgow Improvisors Orchestra Festival CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD 24 – 26 November, 2016 Connecting Continents and Remembering George Lyle Info at http://glasgowimprovisersorchestra.com/giofest-ix/ GIOfest IX invites guests from all around the globe – bringing new projects, new approaches to music and new technologies, including works exclusively designed for GIO. In terms […]

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Scottish Comedian of the Year, Barrowland Ballroom, Foodbank Fundraiser, 25 November 2016

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For the first time in its 10 year history the annual Scottish Comedian of the Year final takes place in Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom. Hosted by Des Clarke there will be 10 comedians trying to win £1000 and a trip to Australia. Entry is FREE if you bring a Children’s Christmas Toy or Foodbank parcel. Free […]

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Ye Olde Toy Storey, St Luke’s 18 – 21 December, 2016

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“Ye Olde Toy Storey” A family panto for all ages. Come along and join in with the songs (including the audience song) laughter and patter from  Fuzz Brightyear (“One Step Beyond”) and Woody “McHoody (Yee Hah”) plus Barbie Doll Broon, Lil’No Peeps and not forgetting the Baddie Sid Wishes and his gang as he chants […]

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The Big Glasgow Comic and Craft Fair, Dr Who Special, Renfield Centre, Saturday 12 November, 2016

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The Big Glasgow Comic & Craft Fair returns to The Renfield Centre at St Stephens Church. Saturday 12 November 11 a.m.  – 5 p.m. We’ll have over 30 traders selling Comics, Graphic Novels, Crafts, Art, Old and New Figures, Funko Pop, Cupcakes and much more. The Cosplay Competition for under 16’s and over 16’s take […]

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Pandamonium Centre, Erskine, Autism Friendly Day Monday 5th December, 2016

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Pandamonium are delighted to announce an autism friendly event for December, to book your tickets simple call into the centre or phone  0141 812 6081. Pandamonium Play Centre, 53 Kilpatrick Dr, Erskine PA8 7AF   On Facebook www.pandamoniumplaycentre.com/  

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Autumn Speakeasy with Linda Jackson – Scottish Writers Centre, CCA, Tuesday 22 November, 2016

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CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD Tuesday 22 November at 7.30 p.m. A taste of Scotland’s new and emerging writers and the best of new literature in action hosted by writer and musician, Linda Jackson. This is not an evening to be missed!  You will be listening to and discussing music and writers in a […]

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Fantastic Beasts, Midnight Screening, Cineworld The Forge 17-18 November, 2016

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  Experience Fantastic Beasts FIRST in 2D, 3D – Midnight shows on the night of Thurs 17th November, early hours of 18th November. Eddie Redmayne seeks magical creatures in the first part of an amazing new Harry Potter spin-off series. It’s 1926, and ‘Magizoologist’ Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) arrives in New York City for a […]

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Glasgow Permaculture Course, 14 and 15 January, 2017 – The Concrete Garden

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Permaculture is a holistic design system for sustainable living, creating systems for minimum effort and maximum effect. The introduction is the first module (2 days) of the full design course and gives the basic grounding in what permaculture is and how it can be applied. It includes an overview of topics that are covered in […]

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Gavin Paterson and The Clancy Sessions Band, CD Launch, Foodbank Fundraiser, The Admiral, 7 December, 2016

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  Wednesday 7 December, 2016 7.30 p.m. The Admiral Bar Foodbank Fundraiser This is the big one……Our first proper ‘concert’. Tracks from the CD and much more. All Clancy/Makem songs, all newly arranged. There will be stuff you know and stuff you don’t. The gig will be mostly seated (70 or so seated and room […]

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Michael Simons, The Glad Cafe, Saturday, November 12th, 2016

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Michael Simons (guitar, vocals) and Tim Black (guitar,mandolin,banjo and vocals) in concert with special guests John MacNamarra (drums) and support from Max Hutchison. Join us for an evening of eclectic guitar sounds ranging from the blues of Robert Johnson through to the music of Ry Cooder and Bob Dylan and touching on many points in […]

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Soul Bowl, Jordanhill Bowling Club, 26 November, 2016

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Lovely, lively sixties soul-Tamla-mod-rhythm’n’blues dancing shindig for grown-ups who know that it’s what’s in the grooves that counts. Vinyl 45s to thrill, inspire and amaze. Cheap drink. Discs spun by your usual hosts, Felonious Munk and @soulboydaveybee Don’t be late! 26 November, 2016 7.30 p.m.  Facebook Event Jordanhill Bowling Club, 112 Randolph Road, G11 5DU

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The Gutter Magazine Party, Stereo, Thursday 24 November, 2016

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The Gutter Magazine Party | Liz Lochhead | Jen Hadfield | Pronto Mama | Kieran Hurley | & More TBA | FREE TICKETED EVENT Thurs 24th November. Stereo. Doors 8pm, Readings and music 9-midnight. Gutter 15 is out and Janice Galloway emailed to say that it was ‘Oustanding.’ We’re throwing our big annual Gutter party […]

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Kale Fest, Woodlands Garden and CCA,20 November, 2016

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Woodlands Community Garden invite you to Kale Fest – a magical Kale-idoscopic afternoon of delights. It’s green, it’s beautifully nutritious, it’s easy to grow and it’s one of Scotland’s oldest vegetables – but how much do we really know about Kale? Join us for a delicious afternoon indulging in everything kale – celebrate the flavours, […]

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Whisky Island by Fiona Rintoul and Konrad Borkowski, Book Launch, The Pot Still, 8 December, 2016

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Come and celebrate the launch of Whisky Island by Fiona Rintoul and Konrad Borkowski – a stunning book that takes readers behind the scenes in all eight distilleries on Scotland’s magic island of whisky, Islay. Includes over 180 beautiful colour photographs. http://www.freightbooks.co.uk/whisky-island.html

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Kill The Referee, GFT, 12 November, 2016.

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In one of his blackest of black comedies, Jean-Pierre Mocky turns a satirical eye on football hooliganism, focussing on fans that are ready to commit random acts of violence the moment something goes wrong for ‘their’ team. Starring ‘60s pop singer Eddy Mitchell as Maurice Bruno, a referee who is hunted by a deranged supporter […]

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Dancing With Margot, GFT, 17 November, 2016

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Set in 1950s Havana, Bailando con Margot follows the story of a wealthy widow who gets caught up in the investigation over the theft of a priceless painting. Margot must prove her innocence whilst concealing the secrets of her past when a detective comes to visit. Spanning genres from neo-noir to melodrama and musicals, this […]

Read the full article: Dancing With Margot, GFT, 17 November, 2016

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