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..

Spiders on Mars at Cottiers

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14 February, 2025, 7 p.m. Cottiers, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow g11 5 PU Spiders On Mars The music of David Bowie “No pantomime, no laughing gnomes and definitely no silly wigs… just the music of Bowie played as hard and as honestly as we can” Formed in 2004 in Glasgow, Spiders On Mars […]

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Mira Mattar, Creative Conversations

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Monday 10 Febaruary, 2025 1 – 2 p.m. University of Glasgow, Memorial Chapel, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ Mira Mattar writes fiction, poetry and essays. Her novella, Yes, I Am A Destroyer, was published in 2020. Her chapbook, Affiliation, and her first collection, The Bow were both published in 2021. A new chapbook, And most of all I would miss […]

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Reciprocal Systems of Health in the Climate Era – Exhibition at Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow

Designing Future Experiences – University of Glasgow (ARC) Review by Pat Byrne Jim and I went along to the launch of this fantastic exhibition at ARC.  Glasgow School of Art design students look to the future; exploring what health might look like in 1935.  The focus of the exhibition is the result of Product Design […]

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Take 2: Wreck-It Ralph at GFT

Wreck-It Ralph

Saturday 8 February, 2025 at 11.30 a.m. Wreck-It Ralph is the 9-foot-tall, 643-pound villain of an arcade video game named Fix-It Felix Jr., in which the game’s titular hero fixes buildings that Ralph destroys. Wanting to prove he can be a good guy and not just a villain, Ralph escapes his game and lands in […]

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Hard Truths at GFT

Hard Truths

7 – 13 February, 2025 Housewife Pansy (Marianne Jean-Baptiste) is not happy. She is agoraphobic, a hypochondriac and paranoid about animals, birds, insects, plants, and flowers. She is confrontational with everyone, especially her plumber husband Curtley and her unemployed son Moses, whom she thinks is wasting his life. Her sister Chantelle (Michele Austin) runs a […]

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We Are Fugazi From Washington D.C.

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Saturday, 8 February, 2025 at 8.35 p.m. Presented by Doc’n Roll Films and created to commemorate the 20 years that have passed since DC-based post-hardcore band Fugazi’s last live appearance (4th November 2002, at London’s Forum), We Are Fugazi from Washington, D.C. comprises crowd-sourced, fan-recorded live shows and rare archive footage of Fugazi curated by Joe Gross, […]

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Any Given Sunday (Director’s Cut)

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Sunday 9 February, 2025, 6.10 p.m. Screening to mark Super Bowl Sunday! Life is a contact sport and football is life when three-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone and a dynamic acting ensemble explore the fortunes of the Miami Sharks in Any Given Sunday. Embattled Sharks coach Tony D’Amato (Al Pacino) faces a full-on blitz of […]

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Bring Them Down

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7 – 20 February, 2025 Director/Writer Christopher Andrews will join us for a Q&A at the 6.30pm screening on Sunday 9 February. Michael (Christopher Abbott), the last son of a shepherding family, lives with his ailing father, Ray. When a conflict with rival farmer Gary and his son Jack (Barry Keoghan) escalates, a devastating chain […]

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Luxury Car Wash Fundraiser – Cleveden School

Luxury car wash fundraiser G20

Friday 8 February 2025, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cleveden Secondary School, 43 – 68 Cleveden Road, Kelvindale, G12 0JW There will be tea and coffees, a raffle, home baking, Stalls and Tombola! Raising funds for Sri Lanka. G20 Take on 1000km Sri Lanka Adventure If you believe that all young people should have access […]

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Bring Them Down

bring them down

7 – 20 February, 2025 Director/Writer Christopher Andrews will join us for a Q&A at the 6.30pm screening on Sunday 9 February. Michael (Christopher Abbott), the last son of a shepherding family, lives with his ailing father, Ray. When a conflict with rival farmer Gary and his son Jack (Barry Keoghan) escalates, a devastating chain […]

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Thursday, February 6, 2025 | Filed under: Cinema

A Complete Unknown

A Complete Unknown

7 – 12 February, 2025 Nominated for eight Oscars and six BAFTAs, including Best Picture! Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, the electric true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history. New York, early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and […]

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The Seed Of The Sacred Fig

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7 – 13 February, 2025 Nominated for the Oscar for Best International Feature and the Bafta for Best Film Not in the English Language. After being shot in secret, the announcement of The Seed of The Sacred fig led to threats of severe punishment and lengthy jail terms from the Iranian government forcing some cast and crew […]

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Love Words: Federation of Writers Scotland

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Thursday 13 February, 2025, 7 p.m. – On Zoom Love Words is an open mic with Federation of Writers Scotland Hosts Ann MacKinnon and Alan McClure. Email to arrange a five minute slot Your contribution can be about the love of words as well as love words. Whether you are in love, have lost love, […]

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Fringe Palestine: Fundraiser/Ceilidh

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Sunday, 23 February,  2025 4:00 – 11:00 p.m. Pollokshaws Burgh Hall for a night of dancing, storytelling, and Palestinian food! Pollokshaws Burgh Hall, 2025 Pollokshaws Road Pollokshaws G43 1NE Ceilidh 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Family Fun: 4pm – 6pm Dabke workshopStorytellingArts & CraftsPalestinian food Raffle (bring cash)Fortune Telling (bring cash) “All funds raised will […]

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The Brutalist at GFT

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25 January – 25 February, 2025 Nominated for 10 Oscars and nine Baftas, The Brutalist is essential viewing this awards season! Screening from 24 January, you can also enjoy select screenings on 70mm from 14 February. Fleeing from post-war Europe in 1947, visionary architect László Tóth and his wife Erzsébet settle in Pennsylvania where a wealthy and […]

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | Filed under: Cinema

Designing Future Experiences Exhibition – University of Glasgow ARC

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University of Glasgow ARC – 6 until 13 February 2025 Reciprocal Systems of Health in the Climate Era – Designing Future Experiences Exhibition Design speculations for the year 2035 by Product Design Students from the School of Innovation and Technology at the Glasgow School of Art in partnership with the University of Glasgow. See Review […]

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Glasgow Film Festival 2055 Guests Announced

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A raft of big screen stars and famous favourites are set to tread the red carpet for the 21st edition of Glasgow Film Festival. Opening Gala ‘Tornado’ Pulp Fiction star Tim Roth, Japanese model, musician and actor Kōki, Shogun star Takehiro Hira and Edinburgh director John Maclean will attend the World premiere of their hotly-anticipated survival thriller Tornado, which will open GFF25 on 26 February. […]

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Lizzie Reid at Paisley Arts Centre

Lizzie Reid Paisley Arts Centre

TENEMENT TV x Paisley Arts Centre Presents Lizzie Reid + Support Saturday 22 March, 2025 Paisley Arts Centre and Tenement TV are thrilled to announce an electrifying weekend of gigs celebrating Scotland’s vibrant music scene and Renfrewshire’s cultural heritage. Taking place on FRIDAY 21ST MARCH and SATURDAY 22ND MARCH, this exciting partnership will showcase some […]

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Volunteers Sought For Glasgow 850 Celebrations

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Step forward and volunteer to celebrate Glasgow 850 Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are being sought to support the celebrations around Glasgow 850’s yearlong programme of activities in 2025. The Glasgow 850 Volunteer and Employability programme will offer Glaswegians, a unique opportunity to play a key part in the city’s birthday year, with roles […]

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Zero at Glasgow Film Festival

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6 and 7 March, 2025 UK Premiere at Glasgow Film Festival 2025 – festival runs 26 February – 9 March, 2025 The clock is ticking when two Americans wake up with bombs strapped to them and face a twisted treasure hunt to stop them detonating 10 hours later, in this break-neck thriller from Saloum director […]

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Presence at GFT

Presence

Until 6 February, 2025 A family moves into a suburban house and becomes convinced they’re not alone. From Steven Soderbergh, director of Sex, Lies, and Videotape, Erin Brockovich, and Ocean’s Eleven, comes Presence, featuring outstanding performances from Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, and Julia Fox. The short film Have You Seen the Beast? (7 min) by Will Hewitt and […]

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A Tribute to Elvis at Golden Friendships

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Sunday 23 March, 2025 2 p.m. An Evening with Shaun Hamilton: An Elvis Tribute Golden Friendships Community Hall, 18 Nairn Place, Clydebank  G81 4AU Experience the one and only Sean Hamilton performing Elvis classics, including ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ and ‘Always on My Mind’. Tickets are £5 per person. PM for details at Facebook Event by Golden […]

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Paisley 10k Road Race and Fun Run – open to register

Paisley 10k

Sunday 17th August, 2025 – 10.00 a.m. This year’s Paisley 10K Road Race and Fun Run will take place on Sunday 17th August 2025. The 10K Road Race is suitable for runners of all levels from those looking to get fit or raise money for charity to experienced club and international runners. For families, friends […]

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Dialogues, Su-a-Lee at Mackintosh Church, Celtic Connections 2025 

Su-a-Lee

What a glorious setting for Su-a-Lee’s rich, glowing tones and the depth of character of the musician’s cello! The concert explored Lee’s compelling musicianship and celebrated her collaborative work. This included her playing with Duncan Chisholm, one of Scotland’s most revered fiddlers, celebrated multi-instrumentalist/composer/producer Donald Shaw and her husband and composer Hamish Napier. Alongdide the cream of […]

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Old Kilpatrick Art Club Exhibition, Erskine

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6 – 9th February, 2025 Come along to browse and buy – Old Kilpatrick Art Club Exhibition A donation will be given to Erskine Hospital Caulders Garden Centre, Erskine Bridge, Bishopton PA7 5PU  

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Big Community Birdwatch – Springburn Winter Gardens

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7th of February, 2025 between 11am and 12pm. Springburn Winter Gardens, Springburn Park, Mosesfield St, Glasgow G21 3UD Wander, record and identify the birds of the gardens and park. Visual aids and binoculars will be provided. Stephanie Whitelaw, Community Engagement Artist will share more about the project and how you can get involved. Look forward […]

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Full Programme Announced for Glasgow Film Festival 2025 – Industry Focus

Industry focus

Industry Focus returns for its 10th edition running 3-6 March, 2025 The event will host a packed programme of talks, workshops and networking opportunities for industry professionals at every stage of their screen career. Highlights across the four days include a talk from Oscar-nominated producer Nicky Bentham, a look at copyright in the age of […]

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Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Film Festival 2025

Blue Rose Code. John Martyn Tribute at Celtic Connections 2025

Blue Rose Code

Review and Photography by Pauline Keightley Blue Rose Code is led by Ross Wilson, who was on top form and gave an assured and joyous performance of his heartfelt and rhythmic songs. They are a top quality band and were celebrating their sixth studio album. Their influences include folk, Americana, jazz, soul and contemporary. The […]

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Broken Chanter at Celtic Connections

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29 January, 2025 at 7.20 p.m. Cottiers, 93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow G11 5PU With support from Raveloe Broken Chanter is the stage name of David MacGregor and 2024 was a pretty good year for him – his third album Chorus Of Doubt (…shows a band on top of their game…at its best it’s agit-pop with heart – Uncut Magazine) was released on […]

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ARC Conversations: Making Ideas Fly Like Bicycles – Dr Tim Peacock

Dr Tim Peacock ARC Conversations

Thursday, January 30, 2025 · 4 – 5:30pm Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane Glasgow G11 6EW Drop down or pop into the atrium at ARC for the next in the series of ARC Conversations, where researchers will share insights and challenges from their research journey and explore the impact of collaboration […]

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Sunday, January 26, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events

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