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

St Mungo’s Mirrorball Showcase CCA – 6 October, 2016

CCA 7pm, £5 on the door, Clubroom All ages 0141 352 4900 A National Poetry day celebration of the life and work of George Mackay Brown on the 20th anniversary of his death with readings and contributions from Mirrrorball members. George Mackay Brown (17 October 1921 – 13 April 1996) was a Scottish poet, author […]

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A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Behind the Barrier 5 – 10 September, 2016

BEHIND THE BARRIER OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 Mon, 05 September, 2016 — Sat, 10 September, 2016 By Muriel Gray | Directed By Morag Fullarton Featuring Kirsty McDuff, Hilary Lyon and Alan McHugh. Two spectators,  Julie, a middle aged mother of three, and Pat, a young, sporty ambitious runner, find themselves standing next to […]

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Glasgow Open Mic for Songwriters, Gallery of Modern Art, Last Thursday Every Month

5:15pm till 7:30pm. Open Mic Specifically for Song Writers – a platform to showcase your original material in a quiet environment, where people listen to the music. Come along to GOMA – last Thursday every month. Hosted by Ernesto GOMARoyal Exchange Square,111 Queen Street,GlasgowG1 3AH ·0141 287 3050 Numbers are limited to so advisable to […]

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Dandiya Nights, Gujerati Society, 1 and 8 October, 2016 Milngavie Town Hall

DANDIYA NIGHTS ARE BACK!Dandiya nights are back this year on the 1st and 8th October! This year will be bigger, better and livelier than ever! Food can be purchased on the night of the event. Featuring a full live band for 2 nights filled with dance, masti and dhaamal💃🏾  Buy tickets online *Please note that […]

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‎Fairytale Bespoke and Vintage Wedding Fair by Bohemia Kibble Palace Sunday 25 September, 2016

‎ Fairytale Bespoke and Vintage Wedding Fair by Bohemia  Kibble Palace, Botanic Gardens, Glasgow G12 Sunday 25 September, 2016 Bohemia is delighted to be hosting a Fairytale Bespoke Vintage Wedding Fair at the stunning Kibble Palace in Glasgow Botanic Gardens. The Kibble Palace is a beautiful wedding location and providing the perfect fairytale setting for […]

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Take Three Artists, Thistle Gallery, 10 – 25 September, 2016

Thistle Gallery, Scottish Contemporary Art 56 Park Road, Glasgow G4 9JF Email Telephone: 0141 334 3444 www.thistle-gallery.com Take Three Artists…… 10 – 25 September, 2016. Thistle Gallery is delighted to be hosting an exclusive Exhibition this month featuring the distinctive work of three of Scotland’s most accomplished artists ~ Jennifer Irvine, Liz Knox and Hazel […]

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Tenth Anniversary of Opening of Refubished Kelvingrove with Angel Blue and RSNO

Music at the Museum with American Soprano Angel Blue Friday 16 September and Saturday 17 September One of Scotland’s most popular visitor attractions celebrates its tenth anniversary of the completion of a major refurbishment with two gala concerts featuring the award-winning US soprano Angel Blue Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum’s three-year £28m refurbishment was completed […]

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Spangled Cabaret, Rio Cafe, Monday September 12, 2016

The Rio Cafe,  27 Hyndland St, Glasgow G11 5QF Monthly alternative variety : The Creative Martyrs Markee De Saw & Bert Finkle Kim Khaos The Guru Gabriel Featherstone & loads more……………  Event on Facebook

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Bobby Sands: 66 Days GFT

Bobby Sands: 66 Days (15) A rare insight into the iconic Irish political figure, Bobby Sands. Monday 29 August – Saturday 3 September (Mon 29 and Sat 3 both sold out) Running time: 1h45m In the Spring of 1981 the relentless cycle of violence in Northern Ireland took a profound turn inside the infamous Maze […]

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CinemaAttic: Spanish and Latin American Short Film Night, CCA Fri 9 September 2016

7.30pm, £5 (£4 students) + £1 booking fee, Cinema 15+ Book online / 0141 352 4900 Spanish and Latin American Short Film Nights offer a powerful curated selection of short films, all with English subtitles, as well as networking breaks for the enjoyment of both the Ibero-American community and cinema lovers alike. This September CinemaAttic […]

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LUX Scotland Presents: Audre Lorde – The Berlin Years, plus shorts 4 September GFT

This programme of experimental films celebrates subversive action. Sunday 4 September (19.15) Running time: 2h15m Dagmar Schulz’s feature- length portrait of Audre Lorde shows the African-American poet galvanising the Afro-German movement and anti-racist feminism. The documentary shows an alternate history of 1980s West German and North Atlantic social movements, rearranging the legacy of feminist filmmaker […]

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Joan Grossman Drop City Film Screening, CCA Wed 7 September, 2016 2016

Wed 7 September 2016 6pm, Free but ticketed, Cinema All ages Book online / 0141 352 4900 Intentions in Action: Second Stop Thu 1 September — Mon 31 October 2016 In 1962, Gene Bernofsky, Jo Ann Bernofsky and Clark Richert developed a concept they called Drop Art, making art a spontaneous part of everyday life […]

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Julieta GFT 26 August – 8 September, 2016

Julieta GFT Pedro Almodóvar returns to his great subject, the emotional terrain and interior lives of women. Friday 26 August – Thursday 8 September Running time: 1h39m Pedro Almodóvar forgoes the energetic bravura of his last release; I’m So Excited! and returns to his great subject, the emotional terrain and interior lives of women. Based […]

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Sunder Cinema presents Valley Girl. CCA Saturday 3 September, 2016

Sunder Cinema Presents Valley Girl Sat 3 September 2016 7pm, £5 + £1 booking fee, Cinema 15+ Book online / 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events Rotten Kiwis Sleeping Dogs with Smash Palace Mon 5 September 2016 Analogue Film Scotland Out of Print (35mm) Wed 14 September 2016 Matchbox Cineclub Pura Sangre Thu 15 September […]

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Rotten Kiwis Sleeping Dogs with Smash Palace CCA Mon 5 September 2016

6.45pm, £4 + £1 booking fee, Cinema 15+ Book online / 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events Sunder Cinema Presents Valley Girl Sat 3 September 2016 Analogue Film Scotland Out of Print (35mm) Wed 14 September 2016 Matchbox Cineclub Pura Sangre Thu 15 September 2016 In the late 1970s, New Zealand filmmaking entered the international […]

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Mary Irvine’s Blog: The Most Dramatic Shot In The History Of Cinema

Mary Barton – Brief Encounter Many older people will remember the film’ Brief Encounter’ starring Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson. But do you remember the young girl who served them tea in the station waiting room? Beryl. In real life the actress Margaret Barton, 90 this year and the last surviving member of the cast.    […]

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Law of Desire, GFT 4 September, 2016

A complex love triangle in the Spanish film industry. Sunday 4 September (17.15) Running time: 1h42m Considered to be Almodóvar’s first gay film, Law of Desire focuses on a complex love triangle between three men involved in the Spanish film industry, and a parallel story of a struggling transsexual actor who finds herself caring for […]

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Things To Come GFT 2 – 8 September, 2016

Isabelle Huppert stars alongside Eden’s Roman Kolinka in this touching film. Friday 2 – Thursday 8 September Running time: 1h42m Mia Hansen-Løve’s follow up to the critically acclaimed Eden is a stunning portrait of a woman searching through doubt, insecurity and grief to find herself in an ever-changing world. Isabelle Huppert (White Material, Amour) stars […]

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Glasgow Local Characters: Gordon Wallace, Cabinet Maker, Artist and Volunteer with The Salvation Army at Partick Cross

The Salvation Army, 91 Dumbarton Road, Partick  Glasgow, G11 6PW I often pop into The Salvation Army in Dumbarton Road, where I have picked up many a bargain, including on Wednesday this week a perfect AllSaints top. I also love a look in their window to see the antiques and collectables they’ve gathered for their […]

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Dave Arcari, Balmaha’s Braw Weekend, 1 October, 2016

  The Oak Tree Inn, Balmaha, Glasgow G63 0JQ Dave Arcari plays Balmaha’s Braw Weekend along with Have Mercy Las Vegas, Miracle Glass Company & Mark McGowan. The Saturday night music is part of a three-day food & drink festival taking place on the festival site in the field behind the THE OAK TREE INN, Balmaha […]

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Women On The Edge Of A Nervous Breakdown, GFT, 6 September, 2016

The film that launched Almodóvar onto a global platform Tuesday 6 September (20.25) Running time: 1h28m The film that launched Almodóvar onto a global platform and earned the director multiple awards including BAFTA and Oscar nominations for Best Foreign Language Film. Primarily set inside middle-aged voice actor Pepas’ penthouse apartment, the film details her attempts […]

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Captain Fantastic, GFT, Friday 9 – Sunday 18 September 2016

Viggo Mortensen stars as a father confronting the battle of what it means to be a parent. Friday 9 – Sunday 18 September Running time: 1h59m Devoted father Ben (Viggo Mortensen) lives a sustainable existence with his six children in the remote forests of the Pacific Northwest, teaching them literature, music and advanced survival skills. […]

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Hell Or High Water, GFT, Friday 9 – Thursday 15 September

A gripping, action packed Neo-Western. Friday 9 – Thursday 15 September, 2016 Running time: 1h42m Two brothers, Toby (Chris Pine) and Tanner (Ben Foster) face the foreclosure of their family’s farm and decide to team up for a string of adrenaline filled heists. They soon find themselves on the radar of seasoned Texas Ranger, Marcus […]

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My Scientology Movie, GFT, 14 October, 2016

Louis Theroux’s first theatrical documentary sees him delve into the secretive world of Scientology. Friday 14 October (19.15) Running time: 1h39m + Q&A With a lifetime of experience dealing with eccentric and unexpected human behaviour, the unassuming Theroux won’t take no for an answer when his request to enter the Church of Scientology is turned […]

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Tenement Trail Inner City Festival, 8 October, 2016

SCOTLAND’S LARGEST INNER-CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL TENEMENT TRAIL ADDS 15 NEW BANDS AND 9TH VENUE TO 2016 FESTIVAL LINE-UP 9 venues | 12+ hours of music | 50+ bands  ‪Buy tickets  Scotland’s biggest inner-city music festival Tenement Trail have revealed fifteen new bands to the whopping line-up including Pronto Mama, Sinderins, Medicine Men, Shogun and TeenCanteen as well […]

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Peter Bruntnell and the Wynntown Marshals, 13 Note, Friday 2 September, 2016

And the night before at the 13th Note Peter Bruntnell and his band plus the Wynntown Marshals. “PETER Bruntnell, the singer-songwriter frequently described as one of British music’s best-kept secrets, plays a Glasgow date on Friday at the 13th Note with a full band. Bruntnell has more recently toured either solo or as part of […]

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Sounds in the Suburbs Rod Picott plus the Doghouse Roses at Woodend Bowling and Tennis Club

Always great when a very popular and highly talented act returns to Woodend. And on Saturday 3rd Sept we see the return of Rod Picott plus the Doghouse Roses at Woodend Bowling and Tennis Club, 30 Chamberlain Road, G13 10G A real treat for music lovers. http://rodpicott.comhttp://www.doghouseroses.org  

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43 Percent, The Tramway, 15 – 16 September, 2016

21st Century Challenges – Ian Johnston and Gary Gardiner: 43 Percent  Tramway in a few weeks for the Unlimited Festival. 15-16 September 7pm. Part of Tramway’s Unlimited Festival As human beings, we are complex and impressive machines, consisting of 57% water and 43% other matter. But if we rely on a physician’s checklist to measure […]

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Gem Andrews Band, 23 September, 2016, The State

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Glasgow School of Art, Degree Show 3 – 8 September, 2016

The Glasgow School of Art Graduate Degree Show 2015 Exhibition open to the public 3 – 8 September 2016 Monday – Thursday 10am – 9pm Saturday – Sunday 10am – 4:30pm The GSA has one of the UK’s largest postgraduate communities in the visual creative arts and architecture. It has grown considerably in recent years […]

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