I 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. BHP Comics Comic Book Summer Classes (7-11years) Mon 25 July – Wed 27 July 2016
BHP Comics Comic Book Summer Classes (7-11years) Mon 25 July – Wed 27 July 2016 10am-1pm, £5 per class + £1 booking fee, Clubroom 7-11 years Book online / 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events BHP Comics Comic Book Summer Classes (12-17years) Learn how comics are made in this fun workshop, from the organisers of […]
Sunday, July 24, 2016 | Filed under: Kids and young people, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Kimberley Chambers and Anna Smith – crime writers in conversation Waterstones
Waterstones 153 – 157 Sauchiehall Street G2 3EW Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 6:30 PM We are very pleased to welcome back two masters of Crime fiction Kimberley Chambers and Anna Smith as they discuss their latest novels and take questions from the audience. Speak to a bookseller or call 0141 332 9105 Anna […]
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Long Way From Glasgow a memoir by John Donaldson
John Donaldson’s memoir ‘Long Way From Glasgow’ is a fascinating read. It encompasses his life growing up in Glasgow during the Second World War and the years he spent in Canada building the trade union movement. John’s experiences are well worth chronicling including difficulties encountered in Africa and time spent in such far flung places […]
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Cemetery of Splendour GFT Friday 22 – Sunday 24 July, 2016
Cemetery of Splendour A hypnotic wonder that delves into Thailand’s myths and traditions Friday 22 – Sunday 24 July, 2016 Running time: 2h2m Soldiers afflicted by a mysterious sleeping sickness are stationed in a temporary clinic in a former school. A young medium named Keng helps visitors communicate with their comatose loved ones, while a […]
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Friday, July 22, 2016 | Filed under: Cinema, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
The Wait GFT Friday 22 – Monday 25 July, 2016
The Wait GFT An atmospheric and elegant relationship drama Friday 22 – Monday 25 July Running time: 1h40m Two women from different generations meet unexpectedly at a villa in Sicily, with profound consequences for them both. Jeanne (Lou de Laâge) arrives on the island before her fiancé, Guiseppe (Giorgio Colangeli), whose continued delays and lack […]
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Chevalier, GFT, 22 – 28 July, 2016
Chevalier A richly comic reflection on the male ego Friday 22 – Thursday 28 July Running time: 1h45m The third feature from Attenberg director Athina Rachel Tsangari is a richly comic reflection on the male ego. Six men are on an expensive yachting holiday in the Aegean. They range in age and social status from […]
Local Hero, GFT Friday 29 & Saturday 30 July, 2016
Local Hero GFT One of the funniest culture-clash comedies in cinema history Friday 29 (15.35) & Saturday 30 July, 2016 (15.30) Running time: 1h51m Writer/director Bill Forsyth’s third feature is one of the funniest culture-clash comedies in cinema history. Described by its maker as Apocalypse Now meets Brigadoon, Local Hero both celebrates and subverts a […]
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Weiner GFT Monday 25 – Wednesday 27 July, 2016
Weiner GFT An incisive and painfully funny behind-the-scenes documentary Monday 25 – Wednesday 27 July Running time: 1h36m New York Congressman Anthony Weiner’s mayoral campaign is the subject of this incisive and painfully funny behind-the-scenes documentary. The disgraced ex-congressman is on the comeback trail, but soon encounters a political storm when he is forced to […]
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The Tale of the Princess Kaguya Tue 26 July, 2016 GFT
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya Japan’s most famous folktale is the centre of visionary filmmaker Isao Takahata’s hand-drawn masterwork. Tue 26 July, 2016 (20.00) GFT Running time: 2h17m Family Foreign Language Studio Ghibli Forever July at GFT Director Isao Takahata Cast Aki Asakura, Yukiji Asaoka, Takeo Chii, Japan 2013, 2h17m, subtitles, U Japan’s renowned […]
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Book launch: I See You Clare Mackintosh Tuesday 26 July, 2016
Waterstones, Argyle Street Tuesday 26 Jun, 2016 7 p.m. Clare Mackintosh, author of the explosive and spine-tingling debut thriller I LET YOU GO, launches her second novel I SEE YOU exclusively at Waterstones Argyle Street! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to hear Clare talk about her powerful psychological thriller with BBC Scotland presenter and local […]
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Thursday, July 21, 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
Stage Experience: The Wizard of Oz, Theatre Royal 22 and 23 July, 2016
Following on from the success of Bugsy Malone, Stage Experience returns with a new production of the magical musical, The Wizard of Oz. When a tornado hits Kansas and Dorothy is swept away, she finds herself on a journey to find her way back home. Perhaps the best-loved adventure of them all, with songs from […]
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Forward! Remembering women peace crusaders, GWL Saturday 23 July 2016
Forward! Remembering women peace crusaders Voices of War and Peace Saturday 23 July 201615:00 – 19:00 Glasgow Women’s Library Exhibition and film On 23rd July 1916 the first Women’s Peace Crusade marched from George Square to Glasgow Green, drawing crowds of thousands. This Crusade grew into a mass international women’s peace movement. Since early 2016 […]
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Peter Pan’s Excellent Adventure, Websters Theatre, 28 July, 2016
28 July, 2016 Doors open 7pm, show starts 7.30pm. Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Road Glasgow G4 9HZ Peter Pan’s Excellent AdventureTickets £16.50 Adults/£11.50 concessions (inc. ticket admin fee) (fee applicable to all tickets, including tickets bought on the day) Ever wonder what your childhood stories would be like sounded in 80s pop culture… well […]
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SNP and CND Conference on Defence and Foreign Policy STUC Glasgow
SNP CND are hosting a conference for their members* to discuss – Scotland’s future relationship with other countries, – what our foreign policies should be, – what our defence strategies should be, – what ‘independence in Europe’ means to us. Confirmed speakers include: Mhairi Black MP, member for Paisley and Renfrewshire South and member of […]
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Summer Nights Festival 2016 Kelvingrove Bandstand Aug 4th-7th and Aug 11th-13th
Summer Nights festival Glasgow Music Festival Weekends August 4th-7th and August 11th-13th Featuring renowned artists such as Will Young and Van Morrison. Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre. Kelving Way, Glasgow, G12 8NR In its third year, Summer Nights will now be sponsored by Bira Moretti instead of Magners. It is a series of summer concerts held […]
Dave Arcari with Bob Wayne 02 ABC Glasgow Tuesday 9 August, 2016
Dave Arcari with Bob Wayne02 ABC Glasgow Tuesday 9 August, 2016 Dave Arcari opens for US-based hellraiser Bob Wayne.**TO GET A TICKET DISCOUNT (£8.55 instead of £13.50!)… enter ‘arcari’ in the ‘special offer’ code when booking via www.academymusicgroup.com/ Event on Facebook 02 ABC Sauchiehall Street,
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Wednesday, July 20, 2016 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Music for Hands and Feet Cottiers Sunday 31 July, 2016
Music for Hands and Feet Cottiers Sunday 31 July, 2016 Live, original music, contemporary / modern ballet choreography and original watercolour paintings projected onto the vaulted ceiling of the Cottiers Theatre, will take you through a story between imagery and music, into another world for just one hour. What if we took you into […]
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The Colour of Whisky, The State Bar, Friday 22 July 2016
The Colour of Whisky and Miss Irenie Rose The Colour of Whisky:Once described as a ‘Folky version of Abba’ The Colour of Whisky return to the live stage. Songs of the sea, songs about the sea and much more in 4 part harmonies, guitar, piano, banjo and glockenspiel performed by Katie McArthur, Biff Smith, Jo […]
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Mary Irvine: The Whistle
The Whistle I had set my alarm to ensure I was up in good time. I am normally up well before 7am but this morning was extra-special. I turned on the radio and waited, listening to the scene being set. At 728 am I stood in remembrance of an event of 100 years ago. A […]
Mother’s Ruin, Friday 22 July, 2016, MacSorleys
Mothers Ruin live this Friday at 9.15 MacSorley’s Bar, 42 Jamaica St, Glasgow G1 4QG Jamaica St Hope some of you can make it along for a night of live music.
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Tuesday, July 19, 2016 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
The Junkyard Festival, July 29th – 7 August, 2016 Merchant City
July 29th – 31 July and 4 – 7 August, 2016 Bell Street, Merchant City, G4 0TD The Junkyard is a unique urban festival situated in railway arches close to Glasgow’s Merchant City and iconic Barrowlands. The free festival will run from 29th July – 31st July and 4th Aug – 7th and will showcase […]
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The Merchant City Fringe, 4 – 7 August, 2016 High Street, Glasgow
The Merchant City Fringe 4 – 7 August, 2016 High Street, Glasgow The Blue Chair & McChuills present, in association with Fail Better and STFU, The Merchant City Fringe -a gloriously noisy celebration of creativity and everything underground and awesome in Glasgow. The MERCHANT CITY FRINGE is a celebration of places deemed ‘too far away’ […]
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Soundwaves Anthology Launch 26 July, 2016 Tron Theatre
Soundwaves Anthology Launch 26 July, 2016 7 p.m. Tron Theatre, Victoria Bar, 63 Trongate G1 5HB Book Launch: New writing from the Federation of Writers (Scotland). Hugely entertaining – poems and prose, fiction and non-fiction. Don’t miss it! Event on Facebook Federation of Writers (Scotland)
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One: Exhibition by the Garnet Collective, The Lighthouse, 22 July – 11 September, 2016
One: Exhibition by the Garnet Collective 22 Jul – 11 SepReview Gallery The Lighthouse Showcasing the work of four Scottish jewellers and silversmiths, “One.”, is the debut exhibition from Glasgow-based design group, The Garnet Collective. Featuring the work of Nicholas Faill, Adam Henderson, Jennifer MacKinlay and Hannah Grace Ryan. “One.”, aims to bridge the gap […]
Syrian Supper Club, Govanhill Trinity Church, 20 July, 2016
Syrian Supper Club Govanhill Community Canteen and Kitchen 20 July, 2016 5 – 8 p.m. Join us for another evening of food, people, experimentation and discussion, raising awareness and funds around the dinner table in celebration of Syrian culture in Glasgow. The Syrian Supper Club is a pop-up food and activist event which looks to […]
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Film Screening: Lokesh Ghai presents Mirch Masala, The Tramway, 21 July 2016
Thursday 21 July – 7.00pm Location: Tramway £5/£3 Book Online » Or buy tickets from box office on 0845 330 3501 Film Screening: Lokesh Ghai presents Mirch Masala (certificate 15) Thursday 21 July, 7pm India Street artist Lokesh Ghai, an artist and academic working with traditional craft practice, has selected a classic film, Mirch Masala […]
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Monday, July 18, 2016 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Cinema, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Celebrate New Studio at The Hidden Lane, Friday 5 August, 2016
Shopping Event Open Night Launch With Shona Fidgett, Jeweller and Libby Walker, Artist LIBBY has opened her very first shop and would love to you come have a look. She will be offering GOODY BAGS, A SILENT AUCTION and a NEW PRINT RELEASE all alongside 25% off EVERYTHING.www.libbywalker.co.uk SHONA has been working in the lane […]
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| Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Shopping
Cities | Andreas Dalsgaard – Life Is Sacred CCA Wed 20 July, 2016
Wed 20 July 2016 6.30pm, Free but ticketed, Cinema 15+ Book online / 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events Summer Discussion: Cities Fri 1 July — Wed 31 August 2016 In Andreas Dalsgaard’s 2014 documentary, Life is Sacred, a young woman named Katherine, inspired by the possibility of ushering Colombia out of decades of conflict […]
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Little Birds Market Wedding Fayre 3 September, 2016 Theatre Royal
On arrival at the Wedding Fare you will receive a complimentary glass of bubbly and will meet exhibitors hoping to help you create a special day which is personal to you. Many exhibitors are local small businesses who are happy to take the time to find out your ideas and wishes. Entry is Free […]
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Buy Buy Baby by Helen MacKinven, Waterstones Argyle Street, 19 July 2016
Waterstones, 174 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G2 8AH 19 July, 2016 – 7 p.m. Helen MacKinven will be in store to talk about and sign copies of her new novel, Buy Buy Baby; don’t miss the chance to meet this Glasgow author or her discussion of her latest project! ~~~~~ What price tag would you […]
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