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. Pete Frame and Simon Frith in conversation with Dave Laing, University of Glasgow 13 Jan 2016
Wednesday 13 January 2016 18:00 – 20:00 University of Glasgow Library – Hillhead Street. Glasgow. G12 8QE GB Public lectures Pete Frame and Simon Frith in conversation with Dave Laing FREE Register for the event To mark the launch of the Pete Frame and Simon Frith archives at the University of Glasgow, Pete and Simon […]
Monday, December 28, 2015 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Extreme drug discovery: finding new medicines from extreme environments , Prof Marcel Jaspars, 6 January 2016
The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow LecturesStrathclyde University, 107 Rottenrow East, Glasgow, G4 0NG Wed 6 Jan 2016 Free / 0141 548 3444 Extreme drug discovery: finding new medicines from extreme environments Prof Marcel Jaspars, Professor of Organic Chemistry, University of Aberdeen. Informed, Intelligent talk and Discussion If you enjoy listening, discussing, debating, intellectual challenge, […]
Fundraiser: Statue for Mary Barbour – Gala Concert – 21 February, 2016, Old Fruitmarket
Gala Concert – Raising Funds to create statue of Mary Barbour, 1915 Rent Strike leader A major Gala Concert has been announced to raise funds to create the statue of 1915 Rent Strike leader, and political activist, Mary Barbour. 21 February, 2016 Old Fruitmarket, Candleriggs The concert, which is scheduled for 21 February, 7.30 p.m., […]
Sunday, December 27, 2015 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Christmas and New Year at The Lucky Break, Clydebank
26 December, 2015 Urban Creek live on boxing day at the world famous lucky break…. 27 December, 2015 The Boogiemen live at the world famous lucky break 3 January, 2016 The Carlton Jug Band appearing sat 2nd of january at the world famous lucky break…9pm The world famous Lucky Break 26-30 Glasgow Rd, Clydebank, […]
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Saturday, December 26, 2015 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, The Lucky Break Clydebank, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
It’s A Wonderful Life 11 – 24 December, 2015
It’s A Wonderful Life GFT’s favourite Christmas film is back for another year! Friday 11 – Thursday 24 December, 2015 Frank Capra’s 1946 Christmas classic follows the tribulations of small town everyman George Bailey (James Stewart), who, at the end of his luck and deep in debt, contemplates suicide one snowy, bleak Christmas Eve. Upon […]
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Wednesday, December 23, 2015 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Cinema
Belle and Sebastian – The Adventure Continues, 27 – 30 December, 2015
Family Christmas at GFTBelle & Sebastian – The Adventure Continues (PG This sequel sees the friends confront a secret. Sunday 27 – Wednesday 30 December, 2015Running time: 1h37m Young Sebastian and his faithful dog Belle are back for more Alpine adventures. It is 1945, the war is ended, and 10-year old Sebastian is awaiting the […]
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Future Shock! The Story of 2000AD, GFT, 27 – 30 December, 2015
DocumentaryFuture Shock! The Story of 2000AD (15) The Galaxy’s Greatest Comic gets its own fascinating documentary. 27 – 30 December, 2015 In 1977, IPC Magazines began publishing 2000AD, a compendium comic book of sci-fi stories that would come to change the face of the industry. Providing a platform for creators such as Alan Moore (Watchmen) […]
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Bridge of Spies GFT 27 – 30 December, 2015
Bridge of Spies 27 – 30 December, 2015 (Preview 9 Dec) GFT Scripted by the Coen Brothers, Bridge of Spies owes a strong debt to classics of the genre. Hanks plays James Donovan, a lawyer from New York who must negotiate the release of a captured American pilot, a task that finds him thrust […]
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Blade Runner – The Final Cut, 27 – 30 December, 2015 GFT
Classic Sci-Fi Christmas at GFTBlade Runner: The Final Cut (15) 27 – 30 December, 2015 Blade Runner has gripped audiences and inspired passionate and fierce debate. Harrison Ford is exemplary as world-weary detective Rick Deckard, who is on a mission to hunt down intelligent but murderous replicants in a neon-lit, rain-spattered future Los Angeles. Cited […]
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Space Odyssey, GFT Sunday 27 – Tuesday 29 December, 2015
A cinematic experience like no other. Sunday 27 – Tuesday 29 December, 2015 Stanley Kubrick’s sublime science fiction masterpiece, scripted by both Kubrick and famed writer Arthur C Clarke, is regularly cited not only as one of the greatest pieces of science fiction, but also as one of the finest works of cinema ever made. […]
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The Muppet Christmas Carol 19 – 29 December, 2015 GFT
Family Christmas at GFT The Muppet Christmas Carol 19 – 29 December, 2015 GFT Join the Muppet characters as they tell their hilarious version of an old, bitter miser’s redemption on Christmas Eve. A merry, magical version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. Buy tickets 12 Rose Street, G3 6RB
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Theresa Talbot’s debut novel ‘Penance’
Inspired by the girls of Glasgow’s Magdalene Institution in Maryhill Theresa talks about her book: In 1958 Glasgow’s Magdalene Institution in Maryhill was closed-down after the inmates staged a 3 day ‘riot’. The girls of Lochburn House claimed they were beaten, doused in freezing water and verbally and emotionally abused. The riot consisted of a […]
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Mod Street Party, Blackfriars, Dec 31 December, 2015
New Year’s Eve Mod Party Friday Street Hogmanay Party with guest DJ Claire Hyslop Thursday 31 December, 2015 10.00pm – 3.00am Over 18s Further info: friday-street@hotmail.co.uk £8.50 Buy tickets online Thu Dec 31 at Blackfriars 36 Bell St, Glasgow G1 1LG
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Benefit for Scottish Action For Refugees, The Primevals. Stereo, Sat 26 December, 2015
Scottish Action For Refugees Saturday 26 December, 2015 7 PM – 10 PM Stereo Cafe Bar Benefit for Scottish Action For Refugees The Primevals Uncle Judas The Creeping Ivies The Rotations £7 -all proceeds go to SAFR-all bands play for free-please come and support and yes spread the word!! Stereo Cafe Bar20 – 28 Renfield […]
Tuesday, December 22, 2015 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
I AM_WSHOM_NYE, 31 December, 2015, Stereo
I AM_WSHOM_NYE Stereo Thursday, December 31, 2015 10:30 PM – 4:00 AM A New Year, a fresh start or a time to celebrate old friendships as Rabbie B taught us; with an extended party ’til four (amen). DOWNSTAIRS ‘From the basement i AM tackles this with its Janus-like approach – one eye in […]
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Sinatra – The Man and his Movies, GFT 13, 20, 27 December, 2015
Whilst old blue eyes is perhaps best known for his crooning, he also enjoyed a illustrious film career, starring in over 50 feature films spanning several decades. He was born on 12 December 1915, and to celebrate the centenary of his birth, GFT is delighted to screen a selection of his finest cinema works. 13, […]
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Juliet Cadzow, Actor
Juliet stars as Queen Morgiana – Snow White, The Kings, until 10 January, 2016 I have been aiming to add some more interesting West End Characters to the website for quite some time and particularly keen to include more women in this section. Thus I was delighted to meet up with Juliet Cadzow for a […]
Christmas Week at the GFT, 2015
The Apartment 29th December – 30 December, 2015 The Apartment is a 1960 American comedy-drama film that was produced and directed by Billy Wilder, and which stars Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine. Buy tickets The Third Man 27 and 28 December, 2015 Carol Reed’s atmospheric thriller tells the story of Holly Martins (Joseph Cotten), an […]
A Belter of A Cinderella Story Websters Theatre 3 December 2015 – 3 January, 2016
A Belter of A Cinderella Story Websters Theatre 3 December 2015 – 3 January, 2016 Insideout Productions are back with another fantastic family pantomime for 2015. Presented at Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Road (at the junction with Park Road, just by Kelvinbridge Underground Station) A BELTER OF A CINDERELLA STORY by Paul Harper-Swan […]
Sunday, December 20, 2015 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Pantos and Christmas Shows in Glasgow, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Rabbie Hood, Hamilton Accies, 20 December, 2015
Rabbie Hood 20 December, 2015 – 7 p.m. Hamilton Accies Vivace Theatre school senior actors presents Rabbie Hood! The charming Rabbie Hood returns back to Glesga his hometown only to find the evil Sheriff Rankbadyin has taken over! Rabbies gonna need all the help he can get! Come along and join us for a good […]
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Saturday, December 19, 2015 | Filed under: Kids and young people, Pantos and Christmas Shows in Glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
The Heavy Load Band, The Lucky Break, Clydebank Sunday 20 December, 2015
The Heavy Load Band The world famous lucky break the heavy load band appearing this sunday afternoon at the world famous lucky break Sunday 20 December, 2015 4 p.m. The Lucky Break, 26-30 Glasgow Rd, Clydebank, Dunbartonshire G81 1SE
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Picture House Pop Up Christmas Cinema, The Briggait 19 and 20 Dec, 2015
19 and 20 December, 2015 Winter Wonderland Picture House Pop Up The Briggait – Glasgow, Glasgow City G1 5HZ GB Picture House Pop Up welcomes all ages to immerse themselves in an enchanting, nostalgic and exclusive pop up cinema experience this Christmas. We bring you two days of your favourite Christmas flicks in the heart […]
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Friday, December 18, 2015 | Filed under: Christmas in Glasgow, Cinema, Kids and young people, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
When Harry Met Sally GFT 18 – 20 December, 2015
When Harry Met Sally Dec 18– 20 December, 2015 GFT Featuring career-best performances from Billy Crystal (as Harry) and Meg Ryan (as Sally), the film follows the friends over twelve years of chance encounters in New York City as they both search for love in all the wrong places. A touching and funny film that […]
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The Bishop’s Wife 19 – 23 December, 2015 GFT
Classic Christmas at GFT The Bishop’s Wife 19 – 23 December, 2015 GFT Raising funds for a new cathedral, Bishop Henry Brougham has his prayers for divine guidance answered in the form of a guardian angel named Dudley. When Dudley assumes the identity of a guest in their home over Christmas, Brougham’s life is turned […]
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Hector Fri 11-Sun 20 December, 2015 (Preview 9 Dec) GFT
Hector Fri 11-Sun 20 December, 2015 (Preview 9 Dec) GFT Each year Hector journeys from Scotland to London. This year however, he takes the path less travelled, reconnecting with his past and those he left behind – stirring up memories, resentments, regrets and a fresh hope for the future. A gentle and sympathetic look at […]
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Centre for Open Studies, University of Glasgow: Writing Fiction: the short story 12/o1/16 – 15.03.16
Writing fiction: the short story 12/01/16 – 15/03/16 Tuesdays 19.00 – 21.00 Tutor: Alan McMunnigall This course will focus on the discussion of students’ writing and will look at a range of approaches to the creation of fiction. Literary techniques will be examined in order for students to use them to develop their own […]
Push It: New Years Eve! The Old Hairdresser’s, 31 December, 2016
Thursday, December 31 at 9 PM – 2 AM The Old Hairdressers 20 – 28 Renfield Lane, G2 6PH Glasgow, United Kingdom Buy tickets: www.stereocafebar.com Push It: New Years Eve – drop your glasses, shake your asses, and get ready to bring in New Years EVE with a bang- cos we’re gonna blow […]
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From Page to Opera Stage: ‘The Devil Inside’ Prof Louise Welsh and Stuart MacRae Wednesday, 13 January 2016
From Page to Opera Stage: ‘The Devil Inside’ Prof Louise Welsh and Stuart MacRae Wednesday, 13 January 2016 from 17:30 to 19:30 Free Event Register online Seminar Rooms A&B Sir Charles Wilson Building, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 World Premier Event at the Theatre Royal From Page to Opera Stage: ‘The Devil Inside’ Prof Louise Welsh […]
Wednesday, December 16, 2015 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Relaxed Performance of Snow White 8 January, 2016 Kings Theatre
For the 2nd Year the King’s Theatre hosts aRelaxed Performanceof Snow White Friday 8 January 2016 at 11am Photo Credit – Ian WatsonBack Row – Conor Park (Linwood, aged 10), Jenny Paterson (NAS Director); Front Row – Des Clarke (Muddles), Joseph Bates (Erskine, aged 8), Jenny Hayley-Douglas (Snow White); Katie Muir (Paisley, aged 7) The National Autistic […]
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Celtic Routes: On The Fringe With Nova Scotia Folk Club Showcase, February 2, 2016
Celtic Routes: On The Fringe With Nova Scotia Folk Club Showcase Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 8 PM – 11 PM Glasgow’s Grand Ole Opry NOVA SCOTIA FOLK CLUB presents: Celtic Routes On The Fringe CATERAN (Bill Hughes, Wullie Allan, Jack Fay, Michael Canavan, Willie Kerr, John Fitzgerald); Katee Kross; John Graham & Jim Jack; Michael Gaitens […]
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