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..

Brutal Measures: Cinema of Transgression, Sat 19 March, 2016. The Glue Factory

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 The Glue Factory  22 Farnell St, Glasgow G4 9SESaturday 19 March, 2016. Rare 16mm projections, followed by a live concert with Lydia Lunch, and a DJ set from Glasgow’s own JG Wilkes. Christened the Cinema of Transgression by leading proponent Nick Zedd, the second wave of post-punk underground filmmaking to emerge from NYC in the 1980s […]

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Films experimenting with dance and movement in diverse settings Sat 19 March, 2016. CCA

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Part of Glasgow Short Film Festival Sat 19 March (15.15) Running time: 1h45m Can a dance film be both good dance and good cinema? The camera can capture details of bodies in movement that a live audience cannot appreciate – does this offer new avenues for choreography? And how should dance films be watched? In […]

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Aye Write! Sunday 20 March, 2016. Two events hosted by J David Simons

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John Moore – Glasgow: Mapping the City Aye Write! 20th Mar 2016  •  12:00PM – 1:00PM    Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN Maps can tell much about a place that traditional histories fail to communicate. John Moore gives fascinating insights into our city through its maps. Maps can tell much about a place that […]

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Stand Up To Racism, George Square, Friday 19 March, 2016.

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Stand up to Racism – Refugees Welcome Here – All Scotland March & Rally in Glasgow 19 March, 2016. Assemble George Square 11 a.m. March 11.30 a.m. This United Nations anti-racism day (March 19th, ,2016) stand in solidarity and join a march and rally in Glasgow, Scotland and say “No to racism, no to fascism, […]

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GSFF 2016 – Meet the Filmmakers, Sunday 20 March, 2016 CCA

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Sun 20 March 2016 CCA 5.30pm, Free, Clubroom Ages: 18+ 0141 352 4900 Glasgow Short Film Festival Thu 17 March — Sun 20 March 2016 All Scottish and International competition screenings will include brief Q&As with the filmmakers attending. However, once all the competition programmes have screened, but before the winners are announced, here’s your […]

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Glasgow Short Film Festival 2016 Wednesday 16 – Sunday 20 March.

Wednesday 16 – Sunday 20 March, 2016 Glasgow Short Film Festival returns from 16 – 20 March with thirty-six films to choose from. Presenting a stellar programme of short film that push the boundaries of cultural expression. Highlights include world premiere of the lost 1956 film Lost Treasure, post-punk icon Lydia Lunch and The Cinema […]

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The Children’s Wood – come to play anytime.

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Plus: Wednesday morning playgroup 10am-12pm, Friday toddlers 11am-1pm and Saturday morning outdoor learning club 10am-12pm all weekly. The Children’s Wood and North Kelvin Meadow make up the last wild space in the west-end of Glasgow.  This space is vitally important to the community, who organise regular events designed to connect children to nature, raise aspirations […]

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An Evening with Darren Shan Waterstones Sauchiehall St, Friday 8 April, 2016

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An evening with Darren Shan Friday 8th April 18:00 at Glasgow – Sauchiehall Street Zom-B Goddess (Hardback) The master of horror will be talking about Zom-B Goddess, the final heartstopping instalment in the bestselling Zom-B series. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and get books signed. Further details: 0141 332 9105 Buy […]

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Inspiration from the Common Wealth of Writers, CCA, Tuesday 19 April, 2016

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Inspiration from the Common Wealth of Writers  Hosted by Creative Life Consultations  Tuesday, April 19 at 7:30 PM CCA Glasgow Free – Details CCA Programme Phone to book: 0141 352 4900 Jacqueline Smith will be launching her non-fiction book, Inspiration from the Commonwealth of Writers to Boost Creativity with featured writers from America to Zimbabwe, including: […]

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Thriller Live, King’s Theatre, Mon 18 – Sat 23 April, 2016.

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A 10-month UK & European tour to play Glasgow with an updated version of the show – including new songs, videos, costumes and special effects King’s Theatre – Glasgow – 297 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4JN 18 – 23 April, 2016. Long-running, record-breaking West End concert spectacular, Thriller Live, has now taken in excess of $150million […]

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St Patrick’s Day Fundraiser Celtic Music Radio 17 March 216

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An evening of fun and frolics and folk in aid of Celtic Music Radio. The event will take place on Thursday 17th March 2016 from 7:30pm in the Rutherglen United Reformed Church, 69 Johnstone Drive, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73 2QA A fabulous roster of ravishing revelers has been requisitioned for your delight and delectation! With Christine Sparks, Tomfoolery, Davie Lees […]

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Michael Simons, Tchai Ovna, 21 March, 2016

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  One of Glasgow’s finest blues musicians, Michael Simons, has been gracing Tchai Ovna with his presence for many years (and hopefully many more to come!) Inspired by the likes of the late Bert Jansch, Bob Dylan, Stephan Grossman and many others, Michael’s fingerstyle guitar playing has garnered a cult-following in Glasgow. Often accompanied by […]

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Here Comes Everybody, Art on a Bus, The Women’s Unit, Castlemilk Friday 1 April, 2016.

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Spring 2016 Exhibition and Tour – Here Comes Everybody The Women’s Unit is very very pleased to announce The Travelling Gallery will be visiting  on Friday April 1st.  Drop in from 10 a.m. Unit 17B Castlemilk Arcade, Dougrie Drive, Castlemilk, Glasgow G45 9AA This is Art in a Bus, ( a beautiful double decker which […]

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A Constructed Space, Poetry Reading, Friday 1 April, 2016.

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A Constructed Space Poetry Reading Friday, 1 April, 2016. 7 – 9 Hidden Lane Gallery Poetry reading featuring Magi Gibson, Christie Williamson, Ross Wilson and Samuel Tongue. “I say this silence or, better, construct this space/ So that somehow something may move across/ The caught habits of language to you and me.” W.S. Graham. MAGI […]

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Bards in Their Eyes (Overheard in the Westend), Siempre Bicycle Cafe, 31 March, 2016

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Bards in Their Eyes (Overheard in the Westend) Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 8 p.m. Siempre Bicycle Cafe GlasgowOverheard in the Westend is the last Thursday of each month and provides a mixture of live music, comedy and poetry. On the last day of March we will concentrate a little more on the spoken word […]

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Merlin James Long Game, Until 20 March, 2016. CCA

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Merlin James Long Game Tue-Sat: 11am-6pm // Sun: 12noon-6pm // Free 0141 352 4900 Until Sunday 20 March, 2016. The first large scale Glasgow exhibition from painter Merlin James opens CCA’s 2016 gallery programme and includes work from the 1980s to the present day. Continuity and duration are active elements in the artist’s process: often […]

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Discover the Taste of Palestine, Lajee Tour Fundraiser, 26 March, 2016, Kinning Park Complex

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Lajee Tour Fundraiser Hosted by Lajee Cultural Tour Scotland and Ireland 2016 Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 6 PM – 11:30 PM Kinning Park Complex We are hosting an evening celebrating Palestinian Culture, raise the roof with Food & Music plus there will be prizes to be won!!! Tickets cost £10 at the door, which […]

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Introduction to creative writing: the short story, Centre for Open Studies, Saturday mornings 2 April – 4 June, 2016

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University of Glasgow – Centre for Open Studies Introduction to creative writing: the short story Saturday 02/04/16 – 04/06/16: 10.30 – 12.30 Tutor: Pam Ross B.A. M.Litt In this introductory course students will study the short story form, looking atstructural aspects and techniques from a writer’s perspective in order to help develop their own writing. […]

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The Children’s Wood Fundraiser, 22 March, 2016 – The Project Cafe

Sustainable Futures Fundraiser Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM  The Project Cafe134 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G3         Join us for music, poetry, cheese and wine to fundraiser for The Childrens Woods new part time paid positions. We are fundraising for our Sustainable Futures Project to allow our grassroots community work […]

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Aye Write! Paul Mason and Nick Srnicek – Postcapitalism 19 March, 2016.

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19th Mar 2016  •  6:00PM – 7:00PM   Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN Session on Postcapitalism with two highly respected speakers chaired by Lesley Riddoch. Paul Mason is one of Britain’s most recognisable voices on the economy, culture and politics. He is the award-winning Economics Editor of Channel 4 News. In his ground-breaking book, […]

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Dear Green Place – Exhibition at the Thistle Gallery, Saturday. March 19th– Sunday, April 3rd, 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 Dear Green Place….Bricks, Mortar and Beyond The new Spring Show at Thistle Gallery features the work of eight accomplished artists who often take inspiration from the City of Glasgow and its environs. Peter Nardini, Sheila Fowler, Kristina Dickson, […]

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Niall Connolly, The Dram, Glasgow, 14 March, 2016 review Pat Byrne

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We had a great night at the Niall Connolly gig at The Dram, 14 March, 2016. Jim and I had been looking forward to this gig as we hadn’t seen Niall peform since we caught him in New York back  in 2011.  Lucky for his he fitted a Glasgow gig into his Brooklyn to Belfast […]

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Wine and Jazz Night at Singl-end Saturday, 19 March, 2016

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With Aldo Ferrarello Saturday, March 19 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.   Singl-end Another fantastic Wine-NIght-Out @ the Singl-end! Fine wines, tasty food, a live Jazz duet ( trumpet and piano ) and a great company are the ingredient of a successful event. For all the above, the price will be just £23.00 until Sunday […]

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Monday, March 14, 2016 | Filed under: Eating and drinking Glasgow West End, Gig Guide plus Club Events

Aye Write! What I Learned From Johnny Bevan – Luke Wright review by Calum Maclean

What I Learned From Johnny Bevan Written and Performed by Luke Wright Live at the Mitchell Library 10/3/16 Aye Write 2016 A small audience is a strange thing.  On one level I feel a sense of disappointment, even anger, that more people haven’t taken the time to support the artist.  But on another there is […]

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Georgie supported by Civic Pride, The Glad Cafe, Wed 16 March, 2016

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Georgie The Glad Cafe, Glasgow Wednesday 16 March, 2-1619:30 Support by Civic Pride Doors: 7pm. First support: 730pm-8pm; main support: 815pm-845pm; headline act: 9pm-945pm.The Glad Cafe, Glasgow. Civic Pride will support Nottingham based singer/songwriter, Georgie at The Glad Cafe in Glasgow. Georgie is fresh from supporting Jake Bugg at his recent UK shows and is […]

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Weegie Wednesday, 16 March, 2016, CCA,

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Guest is Catherine Simpson Wednesday, 16 March, 2016 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM CCA, Saramago Bar Catherine Simpson’s debut novel,Truestory, was published last September by Sandstone Press. Catherine is a journalist who didn’t start to write fiction until her mid-forties when she did an Open University diploma in Creative writing followed by an MA at […]

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Milngavie Makers Market, Saturday 19 March, 2016. 1 – 5 p.m.

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Milngavie Makers Market on Saturday 19th March from 1-5pm at the Milngavie Town Hall. Don’t miss the first Milngavie Makers Market with an amazing selection of talented local craftspeople. Watch out for Mo McQuillan’s Scottish handcrafted silver jewellery – you will love her unique designs. Some of the other stall holders include:   John Hamilton, […]

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James Robertson, 14 March, 2016, Creative Conversations University of Glasgow Chapel 1 p.m.

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Creative Conversations – University of Glasgow Chapel James Robertson is a poet and award-winning novelist. He is also a publisher of poetry and of children’s books in Scots which provide a lively introduction to Scots-language literary heritage. James Robertson was Writer in Residence at Brownsbank Cottage, former home of Hugh MacDiarmid from 1993-1995, and was […]

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