What’s On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more.

Milngavie Makers Market, Saturday, 17 December, 2016

The weekend before Christmas, join us for last minute Christmas shopping at the Milngavie Makers Market! Saturday 17 December from 11am-4pm at the Milngavie Town Hall. Milngavie Town Hall 71 Station Rd Milngavie, Glasgow G62 8BZ (across the street from the Milngavie train station) Look out for Janet and John  Event on Facebook To apply […]

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Life, Animated GFT, 9 – 11 December, 2016

Life, Animated 9 – 11 December, 2016 GFT In his early years, autistic child Owen Suskind would only engage with Disney films. One day his father had the idea to communicate with him using dialogue from Aladdin and remarkably Owen replied with words from the film. From there, the family used Disney films as a […]

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Baltic Film Society The Golden Horse, CCA Sun 11 December 2016

CCA Sun 11 December 2016 3pm, £6 (£4) + £1 booking fee, Cinema All ages Book online / 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events Baltic Film Society Eiger Sat 12 November 2016 The animated film is based on a play The Golden Horse, by Latvian poet Rainis. The story is about how Black Mother, an […]

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Sunder Cinema Deep Red and GORTA, CCA Sat 10 December 2016

CCA Sat 10 December 2016 7.45pm, £5 + £1 booking fee, Cinema 18+ Book online / 0141 352 4900 Sunder Cinema Presents Deep Red and GORTA Deep Red, directed by the maestro Dario Argento, is considered not only one of his finest pieces of work, but regarded as one of the greatest Giallo films of […]

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The Commitments, Theatre Royal 12 – 30 December, 2016

  Scottish Premiere Theatre Royal, Glasgow    Brian Gilligan as Deco, Andrew Linnie as Jimmy Rabbitte and Kevin Kennedy as Jimmy’s Da                                                                                                                                                     12 – 30 December, 2016 Extra matinee 27 December   “The Commitments is the musical we’ve been waiting for. So good, our critic almost weeps” The Sunday Times ★★★★★   “This hugely […]

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Glasgow Local Food Network Winter Gathering and Ceilidh 20 January, 2017

Fred Paton Centre, 19 Carrington St, Glasgow G4 9AJ 20 January, 2016 A winter get together to eat, dance and celebrate the fantastic work of Glasgow Local Food Network with local food projects across the city. Hosted by Woodlands Community Garden at their base the Fred Paton Centre, with food curated by Urban Roots and […]

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The Lions of Lisbon, The Tron, 28 and 29 January, 2017

  The Lions of Lisbon 28 and 29 January, 2016 The Tron Celebrating 50 years since Celtic’s immortal victory that saw them become the first British team to win the European Cup.  Willy Maley and Ian Auld’s hit play The Lions of Lisbon is revived here as a rehearsed reading with music, directed by Martin […]

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Who Belongs To Glasgow by Mary Edward, Book Launch, Waterstones Byres Road, Monday 12 December, 2016

Luath Press is pleased to invite you to the launch of Who belongs to Glasgow? by Mary Edward GLASGOW 7.30–9pm, Monday 12 December 2016 Waterstones, 348-358 Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8AP All welcome. Admission free. Reserve your place A landmark study of Glasgow now thoroughly revised and updated with a new chapter, this timely publication […]

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Festive Finnieston, The Hidden Lane and The Hive, Saturday 10 December, 2016

Start the festive season at The Hidden Lane and The Hive! 1103 Argyle Street, G3 8MD – 11.30 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Full details: www.thehiddenlaneglasgow.com/festive-finnieston Dozens of open studios! Jewellery! Vintage, refurbished & upcycled furniture! Upholstery! Driftwood mirrors, frames, clocks & chalkboards! Painting, drawings, prints, photographs & cards! Gift certificates! Craft Beer! Artisan chocolate! Hot drinks, […]

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Joyous Choir at Oxfam Bookshop Byres Road, Saturday 17 December, 2016

Saturday 17th December, 2016 – 3.30 p.m. A performance by Joyous Choir. This community choir is part of the Maryhill Integration Network and is made up of women from all over the world who have come to live in Glasgow. Oxfam Bookshop is looking forward to welcoming them, hearing their songs and helping them to […]

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Aye Write presents Peter May, Partick Burgh Hall, 18 January, 2017

18th Jan 2017  •  6:30PM – 7:30PM    Partick Burgh Hall, 9 Burgh Hall St, Glasgow G11 5LW Peter May is the million-selling author of the Lewis trilogy, the China thrillers and the Enzo Files, of which Cast Iron is both the latest and final instalment Join Peter May as his discusses his new thriller Cast […]

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Cancer Support Scotland Christmas Fayre, Gartnavel, 8 December, 2016

  Looking for some unique Christmas gift ideas? Well look no further! Christmas Fayre on Thursday 8 December from 5pm – 8pm at the Cancer Support Scotland Centre. Judith Ralston will be switching on our Christmas tree lights and Jordanhill School Choir will be singing a few Christmas Carols to help everyone get into the festive spirit. […]

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Have Yourself A Literary Christmas, CCA Tuesday 20 December, 2016

With Host, Linda Jackson It’s that time of year again and Scottish Writers Centre  will be rocking their Christmas Party with live music and readings from Members and Host, Linda Jackson. Seeking submissions from eight new and emerging writers to read their work at the party.  Submissions will be accepted at info@scottishwriterscentre.org.uk with ‘Literary Christmas’ […]

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Chamber Music in the Round, The Drake Bar, 7 December, 2016

Final Concert of 2016 – featuring a delight of the Christmas season – Corelli’s “Christmas Concerto”. 1 Lynedoch Street, Glasgow G3 6EF Musicians play “in the round’ so you are very close to the music making in true “Chamber Music” style. Sibelius: Andante Festivo Beethoven String Quartet Op 18 No 4 in C minor Shostakovich […]

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Christmas Market Fayre, St Luke’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral Saturday 10th December, 2016

St Luke’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral Dundonald Rd, Glasgow G12 9LL, UK Saturday 10th December, 10:00am-3:00pm Traditional Greek cuisine, from tasty savoury dishes to Christmas sweets and much more.  Enjoy either a cup of tea or a cup of Greek coffee while you enjoy a sample of the foods on offer.   www.greekcommunitystluke.scot/home

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Andy Wightman, Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow 5 December, 2016

5 December, 2016 1 p.m: Andy Wightman  Creative Conversations University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ ‌Andy Wightman is a writer, researcher, analyst, commentator and activist on issues of land, power, governance, democracy and money.  He studied forestry at Aberdeen University and spent some time working as an […]

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Winter Fair at Galgael, Sunday 4 December, 2016

Sunday 4 December, 2016 11 a.m.– 3.30 p.m. ‘You’re warmly invited to GalGael’s Winter Fair 2016. Enjoy the special atmosphere at our workshop. We’ll have lots of amazing craft stalls with beautiful handmade gifts. ‘ Come along, bring your family and friends and try some roasted chestnuts, soup, coffee/ tea and delicious homemade cakes. Looking […]

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Super Heroes Christmas Exhibition, ProjectAbility 1 – 15 December, 2016

ProjectAbility 103 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD Superheroes for sale! Our annual Christmas exhibition of 2016 celebrates the brave, the bold and the magical world of Superheroes! Superman, one of our oldest and most loved superheroes, was created way back in 1933 by two high school students in Ohio. A few years later he acquired his […]

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Fictional Matters Birds & On the choreographic beyond bodies – Screening & Talk, CCA, Sun 4 December 2016

CCA Sun 4 December 2016 12.30pm, Free but ticketed, Cinema 12+ Book online / 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events Fictional Matters Fri 2 December — Sun 4 December 2016 Inês Bento Coelho Birds, 2016 Screening Birds is a performative film exploring choreography in everyday life. Filmed in an aviary in the Highlands with two […]

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CTL: Woman Tiger, Woman Dover, GFT, 4 December, 2016

CTL: Woman Tiger, Woman Dove 7 December, 2016 GFT As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of LUX’s historical predecessor – the London Film-Makers’ Co-op – LUX Scotland presents a programme of films dedicated to the women filmmakers of this artist-led, cooperative organisation. Produced against a backdrop of growing feminist consciousness, these works built on […]

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Wild Style GFT 7 December, 2016

Wild Style 7 December, 2016 GFT Nothing comes close to capturing the early days of hip-hop and graffiti art like Charlie Ahearn’s 1983 cult classic. Starring legendary New York graffiti artist Lee Quinones as Zoro, New York’s hottest new talent, the plot shows how he is straining to balance his personal life with his passion […]

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The War of the Worlds, GFT, 4 December, 2016

4 December, 2016 GFT The first attempt to bring H.G. Wells’ immortal story of alien invasion to the big screen remains one of the most dazzling pieces of science fiction cinema ever. When an unidentified object crash-lands near the US town of Linda Rosa, the locals are intrigued to find out what it is. However […]

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Trading Places 9 December, 2016 GFT

Trading Places 9 December, 2016 GFT A wealthy investor and a wily street con artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires. The morally bankrupt Duke brothers are curious as to what might happen in the battle of heredity versus environment. They arrange for impoverished street hustler Billy Ray […]

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Eat That Question: Frank Zappa In His Own Words, GFT 2 – 8 December, 2016

Eat That Question: Frank Zappa In His Own Words 2 – 8 December, 2016 GFT To many people, Frank Zappa is the ultimate outsider musician – a foul-mouthed mustachioed freak that revelled in an iconoclastic view and music so distinctive that it has since become its own genre. Made up entirely of pre-existing interview footage […]

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Paths of the Soul, GFT, 2 – 8 December, 2016

Paths of the Soul 2 – 8 December, 2016 On the world’s highest plateau, the rarefied air makes the simplest task an arduous challenge. That does nothing to deter a group of Tibetan villagers from embarking on a bowing pilgrimage that requires them to lay their bodies flat on the ground after every few steps. […]

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Cities Christmas Special Things to Come CCA Mon 5 December 2016

CCA Mon 5 December 2016 7pm, Free but ticketed, Cinema 18+ Book online / 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events Cities Fri 1 July — Sat 31 December 2016 1936 Sci-fi dystopian classic. It’s Christmas 1940, and Everytown resident John Cabal (Raymond Massey) fears that war is imminent. When it breaks out, it destroys the […]

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A United Kingdom, GFT, 25 November – 8 December, 2016

25 November – 8 December, 2016 A United Kingdom is the extraordinary true story of one of the great forbidden romances of the 20th century. In 1947, sparks fly when jazz lovers Prince Seretse Khama (David Oyelowo) and Ruth Williams (Rosamund Pike) meet at a Missionary Society dance. Their whirlwind romance and subsequent marriage are […]

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Roger Billcliffe Gallery Glasgow, Christmas Exhibition 2016

Christmas Exhibition Paintings Until 24 December, 2016 It’s the exhibition many of you look forward to most and why wouldn’t you – a fabulous concoction of the beautiful, the unique and the unconventional. Watch out for three new pieces of work by Malcolm Lochhead. Email The Roger Billcliffe Gallery is Scotland’s largest private gallery, occupying […]

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West of Scotland Model Society, Bring and Build Night, 7 December, 2016

Wednesday 7th December 2016 7:00 – 9:30pm Partick South Parish Church, 259 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow G11 6AB West of Scotland Model Society are having a “BRING AND BUILD NIGHT”, and you are invited to bring along a new model kit that you have recently bought, or been given as a gift.  If you have started […]

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The Coach House Trust, Winter Family Market, 10 December, 2016

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