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. West End Festival 2016: Absolute Improv! Siempre Bicycle Cafe 18 June,
Absolute Improv! Siempre Bicycle Cafe 162 Dumbarton Road, G11 6XE Saturday 18 Jun 7:00pm Saturday 18 Jun 9:30pm £8 at the door Five-star, three-time Edinburgh Fringe sell-out improv comedy show presented by To Be Continued! Edinburgh’s improv theatre company presents a fast-paced, hilarious improv show that will have you coming back for more. Scottish […]
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Friday, June 17, 2016 | Filed under: West End Festival 2016, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
West End Festival 2016: The Arlington Baths Club, Dip into Glasgow’s First Pool, 18/19 June
Dip Into Glasgow’s First Pool Arlington Baths 61 Arlington Street, G3 6DT Saturday 18 Jun 12:00pm Sunday 19 Jun 12:00pm www.arlingtonbaths.co.uk Find out how health, history and heritage combine at the world’s first Victorian Bathing complex – the inspiration for public baths across the UK. Join our members for a free personal guided tour and […]
West End Festival 2016: Hidden Lane Gallery, Masks,Music and Magic
‘A fascinating insight into the marvels of African art: masks, drums, and other artefacts, mostly from Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Mali, Congo and the Kingdom of Cameroon, where royal workshops are distinguished by their innovative beadwork. ‘Often looked on in the West as ‘primitive’, this exhibition will prove the opposite. The design, the endlessly varied […]
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Where You’re Meant To Be review by Calum Maclean
Where You’re Meant To Be Directed by Paul Fegan Cast – Aidan Moffatt, Sheila Stewart Running Time – 76 minutes Due to be released on June 17, Where You’re Meant To Be is a funny and deeply poignant documentary exploring the conflict between tradition and innovation in the arts. Through the efforts of former Arab […]
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Where You’re Meant To Be GFT, 17 – 20 June, 2016
Where You’re Meant To Be GFT Funny and warm documentary about Aidan Moffat’s discovery of folk singer Sheila Stewart. Friday 17 – Monday 20 JuneRunning time: 1h15m Scottish cult pop raconteur Aidan Moffat, best known for his songs about sex, drugs and male anxiety, decides to rewrite his country’s oldest songs. The only thing standing […]
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Digital Desperados When the Road Bends – Tales of a Gypsy Caravan, Thursday 23 June, 2016
Digital Desperados When the Road Bends – Tales of a Gypsy Caravan Thu 23 June 2016 7pm, Free (unticketed), Cinema All ages 0141 352 4900 When the Road Bends – Tales of a Gypsy Caravan Dir. Jasmine Dellal 110 mins UK US & India This celebratory musical documentary follows five Romani bands from four countries […]
UK Jewish Film The Venice Ghetto, 500 Years of Life + The Guitar, CCA Wed 22 June, 2016
UK Jewish Film The Venice Ghetto, 500 Years of Life + The Guitar Wed 22 June 2016 7.30pm, £8 (Tickets available on the door), Cinema 18+ 0141 352 4900 The Venice Ghetto, 500 Years of Life The remarkable story of Venice, the oldest ghetto in Europe, is reconstructed in this fascinating documentary told through the […]
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African Hopes, Beats and Dreams: Hope, Saturday 18 June, 2016 CCA
African Hopes, Beats and Dreams: Hope Sat 18 June 2016 7pm, £5 + £1 booking fee, Cinema Ages: 15+ Book online / 0141 352 4900 Boris Lojkine | 2014 | French/English/Arabic with English subtitles | Fiction Feature. Part of the Refugee Festival Scotland and final film in the ‘African Hopes, Beats and Dreams’ series, Hope […]
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The Measure of A Man, GFT, Friday 17 – Monday 20 June 2016
Cannes Best Actor award winner Vincent Lindon gives one of his finest performances as unemployed security guard Thierry. Friday 17 – Monday 20 June Running time: 1h33m Vincent Lindon won the Best Actor Award at Cannes 2015 for his brilliant performance as unemployed security guard Thierry, who endures a series of humiliating ordeals in his […]
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The Untouchables, GFT, 19 June, 2016
The Untouchables This Father’s Day, revisit one of the most thrilling and entertaining gangster films ever made. Sunday 19 June (13.20)Running time: 1h59m This father’s day, revisit one of the most thrilling and entertaining gangster films ever made. The story follows Eliot Ness, a federal agent who sets his sights on reprehensible Chicago crime […]
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Africa in Motion Film Festival Glasgow, CCA 8/10 and 19 June, 2016
Africa in Motion Film Festival invites you to the Glasgow edition of the film tour of African Hopes, Beats and Dreams, shedding new light on pertinent and contemporary issues facing Africa. CCA, Glasgow: Wednesday 8th, Friday 10th and Saturday 19th June 2016 Join us on a journey through new African cinema, including award-winning feature films […]
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Bang Gang – A Modern Love Story, GFT, Tues 21 – Thurs 23 June, 2016
Eva Husson’s ironic, sun-kissed salute to teen spirit. Tuesday 21 – Thursday 23 June Running time: 1h38m Eva Husson’s ironic, sun-kissed salute to teen spirit evokes the worlds of Larry Clark and Sofia Coppola as it captures a dreamy summer of sex, seduction and consequences, and sets it to a cool soundtrack of synth pop […]
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Princess Mononoke, GFT, 21 June, 2016
One of Miyazaki’s finest works, Princess Mononoke is brimming with imagination, beauty and tragedy on an epic scale. Tuesday 21 June (20.10) Running time: 2h8m One of Miyazaki’s finest works, Princess Mononoke is brimming with imagination, beauty and tragedy on an epic scale. Afflicted by a deadly curse, a young warrior named Ashitaka sets out […]
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West End Festival 2016: The Mackintosh Choir, Sunday 19 June, St John-Renfield Church
The Mackintosh Choir : Sing Into Summer St. John-Renfield Church Beaconsfield Road, G12 0NY Sunday 19 June, 2016 7:00pm £10 (children under 12 free) Advance sales from tickets@mackintoshchoir.com http://www.mackintoshchoir.com Our 2016 summer concert, in a new venue, provides a lovely range of songs from Caccin’s “Ave Maria” (late 16th century) to Gordon Cree’s “A Scottish […]
Book Launch: Devil Take The Hindmost by Martin Froden, Mono, 7th July, 2016
Book Launch of Martin Froder’s prizewinning ‘Devil Take The Hindmost’ Mono, 12 Kings Court, Glasgow G1 5RB 7 July, 2016 7 p.m. Winner of the Dundee International Book Prize At £10,000, the Dundee International Book Prize is the richest prize for an unpubished novel in the UK. This year’s winning title, Devil Take the Hindmost, is […]
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Even Lambs Have Teeth, DVD, Matchbox Cinema release 20 June, 2016
EVEN LAMBS HAVE TEETHReleased on DVD 20 JUNE Two young women terrorized by a group of small town psychos seek revenge on their tormentors. www.matchboxfilms.co.uk/
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How to Write a Song, Chiara Berardelli, Waterstones Byres Road, 23 June, 2016
‘How do you write a song?’ Singer-songwriter Chiara Berardelli shares the secrets of her own songwriting process and of some of the greats. Waterstones Bookshop, 351-355 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8AU Thursday 23rd June @ 7.30 pm www.chiaraberardelli.com Chiara’s Facebook Page Free event
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West End Festival 2016: Gibson Street Gala, Sunday 19 June
12 Noon until 6 p.m. The Gibson Street Gala, a favourite event in the West End Festival, will once again offer great entertainment and fun for all the family. You can expect an array of entertainment and events including: children’s activities, artists’ displays, stalls and delicious food. Gibson Street has some of the best cafes, […]
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Shore to Shore, Celebrating poetry and community with the Poet Laureate and friends UK Tour
Celebrating poetry and community Poet Laureate and friends – touring UK and Celebrating Independent Bookshops Carol Ann Duffy, Gillian Clarke, Imtiaz Dharker, Jackie Kay, John Sampson plus special guests. Over fourteen consecutive days across Britain from Cornwall to Scotland, Carol Ann Duffy will perform alongside three of the fellow poets whom she most admires: Gillian […]
Thursday, June 16, 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
Summer Gathering and Remembering Douglas Moore, Burnbank Gardens, Sat 18 June, 2016
Saturday, 18th June, 2015 at 1pmBurnbank Gardens, Kelvinbridge, Glasgow G20 6HD Libby McArthur: actress/writer/director and patron of Queens Cross Housing Association will join the celebrations by opening the event and remembering Douglas. Neighbours, Councillors and representatives from housing associations, GWHA and QCHA will also be there. Douglas lived in the area for many years and […]
West End Festival 2016 – All Dayer at OranMor Sunday 19 June
Òran Mór’s West End Festival All Dayer is back for a 5th year! As always there will be 14 Scottish acts over 3 stages, all in the 1 building. Headline Band – Prides Line-up includes: • Errors • Withered Hand (solo) • De Rosa • Catholic Action • John Knox […]
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Bloody Scotland, Stirling, 9 – 11 September, 2016
The 2016 Bloody Scotland programme is here! All events are up and tickets available now! http://www.bloodyscotland.com/events Participating writers include Graeme Macrae Burnet Louise Welsh Donate to Team Bloody Scotland on the Caledonian Challenge
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University of Glasgow: Centre for Open Studies: Ten Writers Telling Lies West End Festival 2016
Ten Writers are participating in a project with the musician Jim Byrne to produce a book and complementary cd, which will be produced early 2017. In the meantime you can catch them perform their work at Three Events at the West End Festival 2016 Of the ten writers, six are students from the Centre for […]
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Centre for Open Studies, University of Glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, Ten Writers Telling Lies, West End Festival 2016, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
West End Festival 2016: Designer Maker Pop Up At The Doublet, Sunday 19 June.
Five designer/makers (and bakers) are popping up at the Doublet in Glasgow for a one-day shopping event during the Gibson Street Gala. The legendary Glasgow bar, The Doublet is hosting a designer/maker pop-up event during this year’s Gibson Street Gala Day featuring an outstanding line up of some of Glasgow’s finest designers and makers. […]
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West End Festival 2016: Carol Laula, Woodend Bowling and Tennis Club Sat 18 June
Carol Laula Woodend Bowling and Tennis Club Saturday 18 June, 2016 8:00pm Tickets £12 in advance from Tickets Scotland, Argyle Street. 0141 204 5151. One of Glasgow’s best loved singer-songwriters makes a welcome return to the folk club that always guarantees a great evening out: Sounds in the Suburbs. Doors open 8pm, Concert from 8.30pm. […]
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, West End Festival 2016, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
West End Festival 2016, Jazz Choir Glasgow, OranMor Thursday 16 june
Musical Director: Outi Smith Special Guest: Eliot Murray, vocalist and saxophonist Jim Clelland Trio OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 8QX £10 in advance from the venue£12 on the door £11.50 (incl booking fees) Buy tickets at ticketweb Part of West End Festival 2016
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West End Festival 2016: For the love of Lou (A Night of Lou Reed) The Rio Cafe, 18 June.
For the love of Lou – a night of Lou Reed The Rio Cafe Saturday, 18 June, 2016 – 7.30 p.m. From the Velvet Underground to Lulu with Metallica, a host of local musicians pay tribute to Lou. Featuring : Grahame Skinner, Traquair, Scunner, Glasgow Glam Bangers, James Russell, The Rotations, Duglas T Stewart, […]
West End Festival 2016: Outdoor Cinema, Jurassic Park, University of Glasgow, Fri 17 June
Jurassic Park – outdoor cinema University Of Glasgow, G12 8QQ Friday 17 Jun 10:00pm £10 from Grosvenor Cinema http://www.grosvenorcinema.com The ever-popular outdoor pop-up cinema screenings return to the dramatic and atmospheric surroundings of the University of Glasgow’s famous Quad. We begin with Steven Spielberg’s classic dinosaur fantasy from 1993. Bring something to sit on and […]
Tribute to Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline, 18 June, 2016, The Ferry
Keep It Cash SATURDAY 18TH JUNE 2016 Doors 8.30pm Please note the following venue policy: Dinner Arrive for 6.30pm. If you have dinner reservation you have a guaranteed table for the whole evening but the positioning of your table is NOT guaranteed. The allocation of tables and formation of a table plan for each individual […]
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Writer Salon, #ScotLitFest Facebook, Zoe Strachan and Jenny Brown, Sunday 26 June, 2016
Creative writing advice salon for writers Zoe Strachan, Sunday 26th, 11am – 12pm Facebook Negative Space, Zoë’s first novel, was published in 2002 (Picador), followed by Spin Cycle in 2004 and Ever Fallen in Love in 2011 (Sandstone). She also writes short stories, libretti, plays, essays and journalism. She lives in Glasgow with her partner Louise Welsh, […]
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