Stuart Cosgrove, Young Soul Rebels –Northern Soul Event The Admiral Bar Sat 27 August, 2016
August’s DIVINE is a northern soul special of epic proportions! The Admiral Bar is very proud to welcome Stuart Cosgrove to launch his personal history of northern soul “YOUNG SOUL REBELS” in Glasgow, with a reading, a Q&A session, a book signing AND an exclusive guest DJ set at the club night Doors open at […]
Thursday, August 25, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Scottish Writers’ Centre Silence and Other Stories with Tim Turnbull CCA Tue 13 September 2016
Scottish Writers’ Centre Silence and Other Stories with Tim Turnbull Tue 13 September 2016 CCA 7pm, £6 (£3/Free for SWC Members) on the door, Clubroom 18+ 0141 352 4900 In the last five years, Tim Turnbull has made a transition from writer and performer of poems to short story writer, with a brief excursion into […]
Botanic Concrete Website Launch Thu 8 September 2016 Project Cafe
Botanic Concrete Website Launch Re-imagining Garnethill Thu 8 September 2016 6pm, Free but ticketed, at The Project Cafe, 134 Renfrew St All ages Book online / 0141 352 4900 Botanic Concrete has developed a new website for sharing community actions and tools for reimagination. The website will not only record the events and initiatives proposed […]
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Scottish Writers’ Centre Three Poets – Three Languages of Scotland, CCA Tue 30 August 2016
Scottish Writers’ Centre Three Poets – Three Languages of Scotland Tue 30 August 2016 7pm, £6 (£3) on the door, Free to SWC Members, Clubroom 18+ 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events Scottish Writers’ Centre Silence and Other Stories with Tim Turnbull Tue 13 September 2016 Sheila Templeton, Maggie Rabatski and A.C. Clarke read and […]
Tickled, GFT, 26 – 28 August, 2016
A thrilling stranger-than-fiction documentary. Friday 26 – Sunday 28 August Running time: 1h32m Journalist David Farrier stumbles upon a “competitive endurance tickling” video online, wherein young men are paid to be tied up and tickled. Farrier reaches out to request an interview with the production company, but receives an abusive response threatening extreme legal action […]
Pop Up Cafe Fundraiser, Woodlands Community Gardens Saturday 27 August, 2016
POP-UP CAFE FUNDRAISER SATURDAY 27TH AUGUST, 2016 7-11PM AT: SO, WHAT COMES NEXT?182 Queen Margaret Drive, GLASGOW, G20 8NX Live Music, Food, Film, Prizes Tickets £10 Buy tickets Click here to buy tickets in advance 7.00 Open8.00 Welcome and short films8.30 Music9.15 Break9.30 Music10.15 Raffle and auction11.00 Close of programme, venue open til midnight Ticket […]
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Gavin Paterson and The Clancy Sessions Band, Blackfriars Saturday 4 September, 2016
First Full Gig Gavin Paterson and The Clancy Sessions Band, Blackfriars Saturday 4 September, 2016 ‘This will be our first full gig. We’ve been rehearsing full-on for the past wee while and we are now ready! The CD will be available to buy on the night and there will be a fair wee selection from […]
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The Coal Porters Thursday 15th Sept. 2016 Woodend Bowling Club/Sounds In The Suburbs
The Coal Porters Thursday 15th Sept. Woodend Bowling Club/Sounds In The Suburbs Doors 8.00pm Tickets: £10 (adv) £12 (door). Box Office: Alan 07944354459 soundsinthesuburbs@hotmail.co.uk The Coal Porters – Album No. 6 September 2016 UK Tour www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfmJ0QvoMPY&feature=youtu.be The Coal Porters are embarking on their 4th British tour with their exciting new line-up additions: Paul Fitzgerald on banjo and […]
Family Fun Day, Anderston School, Saturday 27 August, 2016
A Day of Family Fun including Bouncy Castle and Slide, Games, Munchies and more .. Satuday 27 August 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Anderston Primary School. 3 Port Street, GlasgowG3 8HYEvent page on Facebook
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AH Proctor, Byres Road Book Festival, Hillhead Library 26 September, 2016
Thumble Tumble and the Ollpheist is a story about witches and dragons. As with all good fairy stories, there is the balance of good and evil. Come along and hear AH Proctor read Thumble Tumble and the Ollpheist – 3 to 4 p.m. Hillhead Library,348 Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8AP0141 276 1617
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Book Launch: ‘And When I Die’ Russell D McLean, Waterstones Argyle St, 2 September, 2016
Book Launch: And When I Die, Russel D McLean Waterstones Argyle St 2 September 2016 Join us at Waterstones Argyle Street in Glasgow to celebrate the launch of AND WHEN I DIE, Russel’s first Glasgow-based crime thriller. Free entry, but do please let us know if you’re coming so we can get in enough wine […]
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
William Shakespeare’s Star Wars, Waterstones Sauchiehall St, Friday 26 August
With author Ian Doescher Waterstones, 153 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3EW Come along for a night of Star Wars Shakespeare fun with author Ian Doescher as he reads from his series of Shakespeare Star Wars books and signs copies. We have a prize for those who really get into the spirit and dress up […]
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Tuesday, August 23, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
The Simon and Garfunkel Story, Kings Theatre, Glasgow 5 September, 2016
(50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION) Kings Theatre Glasgow Monday 5th SeptemberBOX OFFICE – 0844 871 7648 Has it really been 50 years since the most successful Folk/Rock Duo of all time recorded their first no1 hit single ‘The Sound of Silence’? Following it’s WEST END success at the ‘Leicester Square Theatre’, London, ‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ is currently the biggest […]
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Linda Jaxson sings Billie Holiday, La Bodega, 3 September, 2016 Billie Holid
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Autumn Family Market, The Coach House Trust, Saturday 17 September, 2016
This year The Coach House Trust Autumn Family Market will be taking place at their Alderman Road site at 245A Alderman Saturday 17th September between 11am – 4pm. Lots of fun filled activities, sales of seasonal produce, plants and art and crafts. 245 Alderman Rd, Glasgow G13 3AY On Facebook
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Monday, August 22, 2016 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Boully Punk Reunion, John Browns, Clydebank, Saturday 20 August, 2016
This year sees 40 years since the musical phenomenon known as Punk Rock appeared on the landscape and the impact of this both musically and culturally can be seen all over the civilised world in the present day and this year there is celebration and events galore taken place all over Britain and London especially […]
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Friday, August 19, 2016 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
A Poem Is A Naked Person, GFT, Sunday 21 August, 2016
A singular documentary about the beloved Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Leon Russell Sunday 21 August, 2016 (17.30) Running time: 1h30m An ineffable mix of unbridled joy and vérité realism, this film presents the beloved Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Leon Russell as filmed by documentarian Les Blank. Letting us into […]
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Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words, GFT Friday 19 – Monday 22 August, 2016
Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words Glasgow Film Theatre An intimate portrait of one of the silver screen’s brightest stars Friday 19 – Monday 22 August, 2016 Running time: 1h54m Ingrid Bergman was a star of Hollywood’s Golden Era and a universally celebrated actor of American and World cinema. Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words […]
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The Childhood of A Leader, GFT, Friday 19 – Thursday 25 August 2016
The Childhood of a Leader Glasgow Film Theatre A chilling tale about the rise of fascism Friday 19 – Thursday 25 August Running time: 1h55m Brady Corbet’s debut feature is a chilling tale about the rise of fascism in the early 20th century. A young boy moves to the French countryside at the end of […]
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PEOPLE WHO WORK: A Creative Writing Workshop with Brian Whittingham 20 September, 2016
PEOPLE WHO WORK: A Creative Writing Workshop with Brian Whittingham Spend the day learning and writing about what ‘Clydebuilt’ means amidst the shipbuilding heritage at the former working world of the Titan Crane. Titan Enterprise Office and Titan Crane: http://www.titanclydebank.com/get-directions.aspx Tuesday 20th September 2016 10:00 – 12:00: Presentation and seminar on the working history of […]
Thursday, August 18, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Classes and Workshops, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
EW Harris, Dopesickfly and Miss Demeanour, Swing Ltd, 13 September, 2016
Swing Ltd, 183A Hope Street, Glasgow G2 2UL Tuesday 13 September, 2016 – 7.30 p.,. Sci-fi singer songwriter E.W. Harris returns to Glasgow after winning many fans last year with his dramatic voice and individual songs. he’s joined by rising stars of the UK music scene and favourites of STV, DopeSickFly, led by Louisiana born […]
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Tuesday, August 16, 2016 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
‘Communal Luxury: The Political Imaginary of the Paris Commune’ (2015) by Kristin Ross CCA 17 August, 2016
Cities & Bookmark: Reading Platform | ‘Communal Luxury: The Political Imaginary of the Paris Commune’ (2015) by Kristin Ross Wed 17 August 2016 7pm, Free and unticketed, Clubroom Ages: 15+ 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events Cities Until Fri 30 September 2016 Please note this event will now start at 7pm. Kristin Ross’s new work […]
Monday, August 15, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Blazin Fiddles’ OranMor Friday 26 August, 2016
Blazin’ Fiddles Fri, 26 August, 2016 at 7:00pm Blazin’ Fiddles are undoubtedly one of the world’s most prolific fiddle groups. Over the last 17 years, no other band has quite managed to capture the excitement, passion and sensitivity of Scottish music all at once. With a Blazers performance comes the rare opportunity to hear the […]
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The Haystack featuring a Q&A with Joanna Cherry CCA 17 August, 2015
Scottish PEN presents The Haystack A FREE screening of the documentary, The Haystack Featuring a Q&A with Joanna Cherry QC MP, Olivia Cappuccini and David Irvine The CCA, 17th August, 6.15pm Did Orwell get it right, or is Big Brother bigger and more invasive now than ever envisaged? The Snowden revelations in 2013 demonstrated the […]
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Gutter Magazine Issue 15 Glasgow Launch, Gesso, 19 August, 2016
Gutter – the Magazine of New Scottish Writing – presents a launch reading event for its Autumn 2016 issue. Post-Brexit, the theme of this issue is the ‘North Alantic Drift’ and it features work from Icelandic, Canadian, Scottish and Irish writers, including James Kelman, Malachy Tallack, Christie Williamson, Cynthia Rogerson, Au∂ur Jónsdóttir and many others, […]
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The Citizens Theatre, Open Day, Saturday 20 August, 2016
Citizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow, G5 9DS The Citz is opening its doors for a day of fun, drama, music, arts and crafts – and you’re invited! There will be events for the whole family to enjoy including behind-the-scenes backstage tours, craft stalls, face painting, treasure hunts and much more. Try on costumes from […]
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream [Gaelic adaption], Citizens Theatre, 19 – 20 August, 2016
A Midsummer Night’s Dream [Gaelic adaption]Work-In-Progress Performance The Citz It’s midsummer night and there’s a tale to tell. A tale of magic, mischief, trickery and love. From the team that brought you the critically acclaimed MacBheatha (Macbeth), this is a new version of Shakespeare’s funniest play, told in modern Gaelic, with a sprinkling of the […]
Shining Souls 20th – 22nd October 2016 St Lukes Music/Arts Centre
Shining Souls October 20th – October 22nd 2016 St Lukes Music/Arts Centre, Glasgow presented by Sweets For Addicts “Think of the carnival atmosphere of the Day of the Dead transferred to the streets of Glasgow.” At half six in the morning Charlie, who’s homeless, turns up at his wife’s door to borrow some dough. When […]
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Pride Glasgow – 20 and 21 August, 2016
Pride Glasgow 20 and 21 August, 2016 The First 7 acts have been announced for Pride Glasgow 2016. With more announcements still to come The Pride Glasgow Arena is the main outdoor stage. See Full What’s On Details Acts include: Prides are a Scottish synthpop band formed in Glasgow in 2013 and made up of […]
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Sunday, August 14, 2016 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, LGBT Glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Poetry Apothecary with Rebecca Sharp CCA Sunday 18 September, 2016
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. In this unique workshop, you will create a poem with a matching essential oil scent blend to take home. We will be exploring how the ingredients and techniques for composing and blending a scent can be compared to writing a poem, […]
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