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..

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

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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 […]

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Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival 2016

12-18th September 2016 Explore over 100 of Glasgow’s most intriguing buildings, enjoy city tours in ever corner of the city, as well as special events, talks, tours, exhibitions and children’s activities. Have a look behind the scene and learn about the city’s building and spaces.  Talks and Special Events Include: 18th Century Innovator: Dreghorn and the Merchant […]

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Yorkhill and Finnieston First Gala Day Sunday 11 September, 2016

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Overnewton Square G3 8RB and Kelvinhaugh Street Park G3 8PX 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. A true community event including local people, groups and businesses in offering a great variety of entertainment. To make it more special, all the money raised will go towards restoring three green spaces in the area : Yorkhill Park, Overnewton […]

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Swans, OranMor, 11 October, 2016

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Tue, 11 October, 2016 at 7:00pm OranMor Swans are: Michael Gira, Norman Westberg, Christoph Hahn, Phil Puleo, Thor Harris, Christopher Pravdica. £22.50 Buy online at Ticketweb 08444 771 000 swans.pair.com younggodrecords.com Òran Mór, Top of Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8QX. http://oran-mor.co.uk/whats-on/swans/

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The Dead Don’t Boogie by Douglas Skelton, Book Launch, Waterstones Argyle St 8 September, 2016

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The first Dominic Queste thriller will be unleashed in paperback in September. Come along and enjoy author Douglas Skelton being verbally mangled by the inimitable Caro Ramsay Thursday 8 September, 2016 Waterstones, 174 – 176 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8BT www.douglasskelton.com/ You can also catch Douglas Skelton on 23 September, Murder With A Smile at […]

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Glengarry Glen Ross, Websters Theatre, 7 – 10 September, 2016

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Tickets £11.50 Adult/£9.50 Concession (inc. ticket admin fee) (fee applicable to all tickets, including tickets bought on the day) Lie. Cheat. Steal. It’s all in a day’s work. David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Glengarry Glen Ross makes a long overdue return to the stage in this brand new production from Strathclyde Theatre Group, directed by Gary […]

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Lovers by Brian Friel, Websters Theatre, 13 – 17 September, 2016

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Coming to Websters this autumn from 13-17 September 2016…. LOVERS by Brian Friel Director: Alasdair Hawthorn Producer: David Cooke “I can’t wait for the future, Joe.” (Mag, age 17) We are pleased to announce that the Pantheon PLAY from 13-17 Sept (2016), at Webster’s Theatre Glasgow, is the wonderfully powerful, the fantastically funny and the […]

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Linlithgow 18 Folk Festival, 7 – 11 September, 2016

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The 18th Linlithgow Folk Festival promises to be the best yet! Download the Programme (PDF) www.linlithgowfolk.com/ Programme includes: Celebration Stramash Linlithgow Bowling Club 7 September, 2016 – From 8 p.m. Celebrate the start of the 18th Festival in style with a great night of song, music and dance from the stalwarts of Linlithgow Folk Festival […]

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In Process Masterclass with Louise Welsh, Scottish Writers’ Centre, CCA, 11 October, 2016

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CCA Tue 11 October 2016 7pm, £6 (£3/Free to SWC Members) on the door, Clubroom 18+ 0141 352 4900 Glasgow-based Louise Welsh, award-winning author. has written six novels, produced many short stories and articles, written for radio and stage, including The Devil Inside  – a libretto for opera. Louise was writer in residence for The […]

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Scottish Writers’ Centre,In a Cloud of Seabirds: The Art of Collaborating Tue 27 September 2016

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CCA Tue 27 September 2016 7pm, £6 (£3/Free to SWC Members), Clubroom 18+ 0141 352 4900 In a Cloud of Seabirds: The Art of Collaborating with Artist/Illustrator, Douglas Robertson As an artist, Douglas Robertson has been using the written and spoken word extensively in his work for over twenty years. Through collaborations with poets, past […]

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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‎ 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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