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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..

Tennent’s Comedy Basement Saturday 30 April, 2016

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Tennent’s Bar 191 Byres Road, G12 Saturday 30 April, 2016 Host Jim McCreadie Headline act is Obie who is a stalwart on the Scottish comedy scene and a regular performer of his one man shows at The Fringe in Edinburgh and around Scotland. The doors open at 7.00pm and the show begins at 8.00pm and […]

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Glasgow West End 2016 Festival Launch on 21st Anniversary Year

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  Glasgow’s largest multi-cultural event, the West End Festival (WEF), launches its programme today, (Monday 25 April), celebrating 21 years. Belle and Sebastian 20th Anniversary  – the band will play three shows at the WEF at Glasgow University Union debating hall on 13, 14 and 15 June.   Two special events, both FREE, are taking […]

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The Great May Day Rising, Drama and Song at OranMor, Monday 2 May, 2016

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  The Red and the Green will be worn side by side’ on MayDay OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 – 2 May – 7.30 p.m. Glasgow Friends of MayDay (GFoMD) have today announced changes for this year’s celebration. While the annual event at Oran Mor will take place again on the Monday holiday (May […]

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Riverkeep by Martin Stewart, Book Launch, Waterstones Byres Road, Friday 29 April, 2016

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Waterstones, Glasgow – Byres RoadFriday 29th April 19:30 Martin Stewart’s debut fantasy novel – Riverkeep has been inspired by the rivermen of Glasgow and has already been compared to Game of Thrones, Gormenghast and Earthsea. Fifteen-year-old Wulliam is dreading taking up his family’s mantle of Riverkeep, tending the river and fishing corpses from its treacherous […]

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UNESCO International Jazz Festival Glasgow: Kids Saturday 30 April, 2016

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UNESCO International Jazz day: GIO Kids  Free – Drop-in – no ticket required 30 April 2016, 12.00PM A fun interactive workshop for young music lovers between 5-7 years old! In Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra (GIO), see professional musicians play a variety of instruments, get hands-on and try them yourself,  and have a fantastic amount of fun […]

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Unesco International Jazz Day Glasgow 30 April, 2016

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 Events and concerts in Glasgow from 11am – 11.30pm on Saturday 30 April 2016 Joining venues across the world to celebrate International Jazz Day. It’s a unique chance for jazz lovers to indulge themselves, and for the uninitiated to get a taste of this great genre. Drop into a free Jazz Club from 11am – […]

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Selkie, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor 25 April, 2016 — Sat, 30 April, 2016

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SELKIE Mon, 25 April, 2016 — Sat, 30 April, 2016 Top of Byres Road By Kay Singh Kay Singh is the third recipient of The David MacLennan Award Featuring Melanie Jordan, Keith MacPherson and Ross Mann It has been a long time since Mac left his house, and longer since he was last home. When two strangely […]

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To Serve Is To Resist, The Shed, 20 and 21 May, 2016

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“To Serve is to Resist” (Story of Jane Haining) The SHED 26 Langside Avenue G41 2QS Friday 20th May at 2.30 and 7.30 Saturday 21st May at 2.30 and 7.30 Tickets:    £10.00/£8.00 (con) 1 free ticket for party booking of 15 or more. Available from www.tramdirect.com www.shedglasgow.com manager@tramdirect.com Jane lived in Pollokshields and trained as a Missionary. She was […]

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‘Couscous on the 29’, 13 and 14 May, 2016 The Shed

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 “Couscous on the 29” (Come Oan Get Aff!)  The SHED 26 Langside Ave G41 2QS Friday 13th May at 7.30 Saturday 14th May at 2.30 and 7.30 £10.00/£8.00 (con) from www.tramdirect.com  www.shedglasgow.com email manager@tramdirect.com Margaret sucks on a Humbug, witnessing her fellow passengers…passing strangers now… Join Margaret and a few other passengers on the No 29 asking is […]

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Glasgow Zine Fest CCA 30 April, 2016

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Glasgow Zine Fest CCA Sat 30 April 2016 3pm, Free but ticketed via Eventbrite, Cinema All ages 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events Glasgow Zine Fest gal-dem film screening and Podcast Recording Sat 30 April 2016 Glasgow Zine Fest Presents! ! Lost Grrrls: Riot Grrrl in Lost Sat 30 April 2016 Join Glasgow Zine Fest […]

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Mark McGowan EP Launch, CCA Saturday 23 April, 2016

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Synergy Concerts Mark McGowan’s biggest headline show to date to celebrate to release of his new EP. Support from Marco Rea  CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD Tickets: http://www.synergyconcerts.com/listings-tickets/events/23-apr-16-mark-mcgowan-cca/ Follow Mark on: https://www.facebook.com/MarkMcgowanMusic https://twitter.com/MMcGowanMusic

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The Murder Case of Hans and Alice GFT Thursday 28 April, 2016

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The Murder Case of Hans and Alice GFT Thursday 28 April, 2016 (18.00) Alice discovers a next-door neighbour holds the missing pieces to an unsolved murder. Running time: 1h40mAlice is off to a fresh start. Having just settled down with her recently divorced mother, she’s set to begin school at a new college. Upon arrival, […]

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Louder Than Bombs GFT Until 28 April, 2016

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Louder than Bombs How well can we really know those closest to us? Until Thursday 28 April Joachim Trier’s English-language debut is a beautifully-crafted exploration of family ties and the way we never entirely know those closest to us. Three years after her death, prize-winning photographer Isabelle (Isabelle Huppert) is the subject of a New […]

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Miles Ahead GFT Until 28 April, 2016

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  Miles Ahead GFT Until 28 April, 2016 A  layered, impressionistic portrait of jazz legend Miles Davis A passion project for multi-talented actor/director Don Cheadle, Miles Ahead strays from conventional ‘biopic’ territory to compose a layered, impressionistic portrait of jazz legend Miles Davis. Cheadle plays Davis and captures his physical look and swaggering attitude to […]

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Goal! Tor! But! Goethe Institut CCA Tuesday 26 April, 2016

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Goethe Institut Glasgow Goal! Tor! But!: A Life For Football (Landauer – Der Präsident) CCA Tue 26 April 2016 7pm, Free & unticketed, Cinema All ages 0141 352 4900 A Life For Football (Landauer – Der Präsident) Director: Hans Steinbichler, 89 min, 2014 Kurt Landauer, a Jewish man living in Germany, considers fleeing the country […]

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Woodend Bowling and Tennis Club Community Day Saturday 23 April, 2016

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Saturday, 23rd April from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Woodend Bowling and Lawn Tennis Club invite you to join them at their  Community Open Day on Saturday 23rd April 2016 starting at 1pm. Meet club members and friendly coaches representing the Tennis, Bowls, Hockey and Running sections within Woodend and take part in some fun […]

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Cooking Pot – CCA until 30 April, 2016

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Cooking Pot CCA – Until Sat 30 April 2016 Related Events {group theory} / Michael Tyburski: Brooklyn Farmer Thu 21 January 2016 Alliance Francaise: Steak (R)Evolution Thu 28 January 2016 Slow Food Youth Network Scotland: Sensory Supper Thu 4 February 2016 MILK Cafe: A Night in Eritrea Fri 5 February 2016 Glasgow University Environmental Sustainability […]

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Friday Reggae Shack Southside Fringe Takeover, The Rumshack 27 May, 2016

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Friday 27 May, 2016. Friday Reggae Shack Southside Fringe Takeover Hometown & Cc Sound System Inna DanceRum Shack Dancehall FREE B410 few quid after. Open 1AM+Shut It N’ Skank CrewRum Shack Reggae Bar FREE til midnight Supporting Sunny Govan Community Radio  The Rumshack, 657 – 659 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G41 2 AB Part of  Southside […]

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Wednesday, April 20, 2016 | Filed under: Southside Festival Fringe 2016

Graeme Quinn EP Launch Saturday 21 May, 2016 The Glad Cafe

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ACRE Music Promotions presents: Graeme Quinn EP Launch Talented southside songwriter, Graeme Quinn launches his debut EP backed by his band, the Graeme Quintet. Combining Americana infused folk music with poignant and atmospheric vocals, Quinn’s quiet wistfulness allows for a captivating performance. Support comes from songstress Miss Irenie Rose, Widdy Bond and John Harvey. Tickets […]

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The Paul Alger Band, The Lonely Whale and Rob Branter, 21 May, 2016 The Stags Head

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  Part of the Southside Fringe Glasgow 2016… Saturday 21 May, 2016 8.30 p.m. The Stags Head,  69 Nithsdale Road, G41 2 AG The Paul Alger Band Paul writes and performs some amazing music, with his current band line-up it really has to be seen to be believed! The Lonely Whale The Lonely Whale love […]

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Shakespeare celebrating 400 year anniversary at GFT 2 April – 1 May, 2016

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Shakespeare on Film 1 April – 1 May, Glasgow Film Theatre   Ran (12A) King Lear retold as Japanese war epic: unmissable. Friday 1 – Thursday 7 April Running time: 2h40m Order tickets Throne of Blood (12) Akira Kurosawa’s adaptation of Macbeth is a doomy tale of greed, ambition and madness. Sun, Apr 17 – […]

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The Hellfire Club, McChuills, Saturday 23 April, 2016

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  Performing new songs, a few old ones and some surprise songs. Saturday 23 April, 2016 8.30 p.m. Free McChuills, 40 High St, Glasgow G1 1NL

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Brigham Young University Ballroom Dane Co, The Mitchell Theatre, 8 June, 2016

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An evening of ballroom dance in the Mitchell Theatre! Creative artistry and innovation make this show a must see! Tickets are £10 Buy tickets online The Mitchell Theatre,  Granville Street, G3 7EE BYU’s Ballroom Dance Company is recognized both nationally and internationally as a treasured and unique university dance ensemble. their production, Swing ‘n’ Sway, […]

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Surf and Turf Exhibition, Thistle Gallery from Saturday April, 23rd 2016.

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‘Surf and Turf’ Thistle Gallery Scottish Contemporary Art Thistle Gallery’s new Exhibition ‘Surf and Turf’ previews on Saturday, April 23rd and runs for five weeks. Over 30 accomplished Scottish contemporary artists will be exhibiting in this vibrant and eclectic exhibition. You will find a wide range of jewellery, ceramics, artisan glass, intricate metal work as […]

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The Gatsby Speakeasy at the Southside Fringe, 20 May, 2016. The Rumshack

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The Gatsby Speakeasy at the Southside Fringe 20 May, 2016. 657 – 679 Pollokshaws Road, G41 2AB The Gatsby Club, Scotlands largest 1920s themed cabaret and club night returns with The Gatsby Speakeasy at the Southside Fringe. Hidden away underground, lies a liquor establishment playing host to a secret party. Soak up the atmosphere with […]

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Czech/Slovak Song Night, Tchai Ovna House of Tea 21 April, 2016

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  Czech/Slovak Song Night Thursday April 21, 2016 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Songs sung in English, Czech and Slovak languages Tchai Ovna House of Tea 42 Otago LaneGlasgowG12 8PB Tel: 0141 357 4524 www.tchaiovna.com/

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West End Festival 2016: Tea Green, Kibble Palace Summer Market, Sunday 5 June

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Tea Green Kibble Palace Summer Market Botanic Gardens, Great Western Road, G12 Sunday 5 June, 2016 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Established in 2014, Tea Green runs pop up events promoting high quality creative talent in Scotland.  On 5 June they will be at the fabulous Kibble Palace showcasing stunning works by a rabge of […]

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Fabric and Finery, School of Sewing and HandiCraft, Helensburgh

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  Fabric & Finery, 112a East Princes Street, Helensburgh G84 7DQ Free on-street parking New Classes Starting Spring/Summer 2016 Saturdays – From 23.04.2016 2.30pm to 5pm – fortnightly x 4 sessions “Children and their Grown Ups” sewing together class – beginners£85 per double trouble. Dates: 23.4., 7.5.,21.5.,4.6. Sunday  From 8.5., thereafter Saturdays 2.30pm to 5pm […]

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Flo, A Play A Pie and A Pint, OranMor, 18 – 23 April, 2016.

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FLO Mon, 18 April, 2016 — Sat, 23 April, 2016 Lunchtime Theatre at OranMor – Top of Byres Road, G12 By Martin McCormick | Directed By Ben Harrison Featuring Kirsty Stuart Produced in Association with Aberdeen Performing Arts This is Helen and Mike’s first.  And it’s not easy.  He works a lot.  He has to.  […]

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The East Dunbartonshire Comic Con Saturday 11 June, 2016.

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The East Dunbartonshire Comic Con Saturday 10 June, 2016 Raising Awareness for Autism Free entry Woodhill Evangelical Church30 Westercleddens RoadBishopbriggsGlasgowG64 2NH

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