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. Take 2: Azur and Asmar: The Princes’ Quest at GFT
Saturday 6 February, 2025 at 11.30 a.m. Raised on tales of a Djinn fairy princess, Azur, a young Frenchman goes to North Africa in search of the sprite, only to discover that his close childhood friend, Asmar, an Arab youth whose mother raised both boys also seeks the genie. Tickets. Every child attending a Take […]
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Friday, September 5, 2025 | Filed under: Cinema, Kids and young people
Paul & Paulette Take A Bath
5 – 11 September, 2025 An unconventional romantic comedy about a young American photographer and a French woman with a taste for the macabre. The winner of Critic’s Week Audience Award at last year’s Venice Film Festival, Paul & Paulette Take A Bath follows the titular couple after a chance encounter on a Parisian boulevard sparks an […]
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Days of Being Wild at GFT
Saturday 6, September 2025 – 2.15 p.m. Tuesday 9, September 2025 – 8.40 p.m. Wong Kar Wai’s breakthrough sophomore feature represents the first full flowering of his swooning signature style. The first film in a loosely connected, ongoing cycle that includes In the Mood for Love and 2046, this ravishing existential reverie is a dreamlike drift through the Hong […]
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Whiplash plus Allison Gardner at GFT
Sunday, September 14th September, 2026 – 1.45 p.m. GFT 12 Rose Street, Glasgow G3 6RB Mark a momentous occasion at GFT as the one and only Allison Gardner retires from her dual roles as CEO of Glasgow Film and Director of Glasgow Film Festival after more than 30 years with the organisation. Allison will take […]
Caught Stealing at GFT
12 – 18 September, 2025 Hank Thompson (Austin Butler) was a high-school baseball phenom who can’t play anymore, but everything else is going okay. He’s got a great girl (Zoë Kravitz), barkeeps at a New York dive, and his favourite team is making an underdog run at the pennant. When his punk-rock neighbour Russ (Matt […]
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Thursday, September 4, 2025 | Filed under: Cinema
Poetry Lunch with Len Pennie
26 September, 2025, 12.30 p.m. – 2.30 p.m. Andiamo, Milngavie, 1 Glasgow Rd, Milngavie, Glasgow G62 6AQ Len Pennie in conversation with Gillian Shirreffs Event by Daydreams Bookshop The wonderful, acclaimed poet Len Pennie will be at Andiamo, Milngavie chatting to author Dr Gillian Shirreffs about her book poyums annaw – and for a lunch of […]
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Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Old Partickhill, Hyndland and Thornwood by Lewis Hutton
Complementary to last year’s Old Partick by the same author, this new illustrated history in the familiar Stenlake Old Towns format covers everything west of the railway line from Partick Station, south of Broomhill Cross and east of Balshagray Road as well as the better understood districts named in the title. The book includes lots […]
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Glasgow’s Craft and Flea Market
Saturday 20 September, 2025 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Briggait, 141 Bridgegate,Glasgow,G1 5HZ,GB Craft & Flea brings together the best independent makers, collectors, designers, and creatives from your area. Support small businesses by shopping local at our unique twist on the traditional craft market. With a wide selection of products, including ceramics, illustrations, candles, […]
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Tuesday, September 2, 2025 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Markets, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Mill Girls On Tour 2025 – Paisley Launch
7 September, 2025, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. In the historuc Atrium at Anchor Mill, Paisley PA1 1JR A unique depiction of the Renfrewshire mill workers A spell-binding synergy of poetry, performance and musical interludes. Featuring Renfrewshire poets Mo Blake, Kathryn Daly, Gwen McKerrell and Tracy Patrick. Music by Scottish singer / musician and songwriter, […]
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Byres Road Book Festival 2025
26–29 September 2025 All events free. Fabulous programme with talks, readings, workshops, poetry open mic, gaelic events and ‘Glasgow on a Plate’ with top local chefs. Participating authors include: Michael Pedersen, Maisie Chan, Kirsty Logan, Chris McQueer, Rodge Glass and Ross Wilcock, The family friendly festival features Emily Dodd, Alan Windram and Book Swap for […]
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Sunday, August 31, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Put Your Soul On Your Hand And Walk at GFT
30 August – 4 September, 2025 Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk offers an intimate, first-hand perspective of life in Gaza, told through a series of video calls between filmmaker Sepideh Farsi and young Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona. Their digital dialogue became a vital record, bearing witness to everyday life, loss, and acts of resistance amid escalating […]
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Friday, August 29, 2025 | Filed under: Cinema, Pat's Home Page Blog
Jaws 50 at GFT
Saturday 30 August – Thursday 4 September, 2025 You’re gonna need a bigger screen! Five decades since its original release, Jaws’ story of failed leadership in the face of a mounting deadly crisis is more relevant than ever. A local sheriff, a marine biologist and an old seafarer set out to capture a great white shark, and […]
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Take 2: Treasure Planet at GFT
Saturday 30 August, 2025 at 11.30 a.m. When space galleon cabin boy Jim Hawkins (Joseph Gordon-Levitt)discovers a map to an intergalactic “loot of a thousand worlds,” a cyborg cook named John Silver teaches him to battle supernovas and space storms on their journey to find treasure. Tickets Every child attending a Take 2 screening receives […]
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The Toxic Avenger Uncut at GFT
Saturday August, 30, 2025, 6 p.m. Sunday, August 31, 2025, 7.10 p.m. September, 4 2025 8.15 p.m. When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze (Peter Dinklage), is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he’s transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to saviour, taking on ruthless corporate […]
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Cineworld Big Screen Weekend
Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 August, 2025 All tickets only £4 each. At all Cineworld Cinemas including Renfrew Street, Glasgow. Buy tickets Films Screening
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Tomboy at GFT
Sunday 31 August, 2025, 7.30 p.m. For the August Queer Cinema Sundays screening, GFT showing the second feature by director Celine Sciamma (Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Petite Maman) which offers a tender exploration of youth and gender identity. Upon arriving in a new neighbourhood on the outskirts of Paris one summer before school starts, […]
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| Filed under: Cinema, LGBT Glasgow
As Tears Go By
Saturday 30 August, 2025 2.20 p.m. Tuesday 2 September, 2024 8.30 p.m. In the Mood for Love, director Wong Kar Wai’s scintillating debut feature is a kinetic, hyper-cool crime thriller graced with flashes of the impressionistic, daydream visual style for which he would become renowned. Set amidst Hong Kong’s ruthless, neon-lit gangland underworld, this operatic saga of […]
Lanarkshire Climate Action Festival
8 – 21 September, 2025 Enjoy a diverse programme of events throughout the festival: See programme See events on Facebook Climate Action Lanarkshire on Facebook Tuesday 9 September, 1 – 3 p.m. David Livingstone Centre Would you like to enhance your comms skills and capacity to better tell the stories of the great work you […]
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Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
William Young Swimming School, Glasgow
William Young FIOS, MIOS (TD) Swim School William Young Swim School Glasgow – Swimming classes for adults and children. Recruiting: Swimming Instructors – Level 1/2 Current disclosure certificate required. Email or telephone: 07986884556 www.glasgowswimminglessons.com Buy Vouchers For Swimming Lessons in Glasgow or Clydebank Vouchers available for 1 – 5 lessons – Contact William to arrange: Tel: 07986884556 williamyoungswimschool@gmail.com […]
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| Filed under: Best In The West, Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Classes and Workshops, Clubs in Glasgow, Courses, Health and Fitness, Mothers' Day, Pat's Home Page Blog, Sport, Walks, Cycling in Glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
People Make Glasgow Theatre – Alexander Thomson Society
Saturday 30 August, 2025, 1 p.m. The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN In association with The Mitchell Library A talk exploring Glasgow’s rich theatrical culture, focusing on the recent history of the Citizens’ Theatre and its contribution to the city over the past fifty years. Paul Bassett has been involved in theatre and […]
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Monday, August 25, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Glasgow Doors Open Days 2025, Explorathon at Advanced Research Centre
20th and 21st September, 2025 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Advancd Research Centre, University of Glasgow, Chapel Lane, Off Byres Road, G11 6EW From cutting-edge engineering to arts and humanities, dip into the fantastic research happening on your doorstep, with family-friendly activities and exhibits. Part the Scotland-wide “Explorathon” festival, in partnership with Glasgow Doors Open […]
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Ballad Lines at Cottiers
Monday, 15 September, 2025, 7.30 p.m. Corttiers, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, G11 5PU Buy tickets Concert at Cottiers with Ballad Lines Celebrating the launch of the Ballad Lines Studio Cast Album. One night only to hear a concert performance of the songs from Ballad Lines (formerly A Mother’s Song) the heart-opening musical created by award-winning […]
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Sunday, August 24, 2025 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, Music, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Rant – live album recording at Cottiers
Thursday, 11 September, 2025 8 p.m. – 10.15 p.m. Cottiers, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, G11 5PU Join RANT for this special gig as they record a live album here in Glasgow! With four recordings under their belt -two of them made in churches – the time has come for Scotland’s chamber-folk quartet to make […]
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Scottish Writers Centre – Script Writing Workshop with Gail Winters
Thursday, 4 Sep 2025 – Saturday , 27 Sep 2025, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. SWC Scriptwriting Workshop Series Theatre 118, 118 Osborne Street Osborne Street Glasgow G1 5RP A Ruby McCann Writing School Event ❤️ The Scottish Writers Centre is hosting four scriptwriting workshops with Gail Winters in September 2025. If this is something […]
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Friday, August 22, 2025 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Classes and Workshops, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Sex (Oslo Stories Trilogy) at GFT
22 – 28 August, 2025 GFT 12 Rose Street, G3 6RB Part of Dag Johan Haugerud’s trilogy of stand-alone films ruminating on modern relationships, Sex follows two men, both in heterosexual marriages, who have an unexpected experience that challenges them to reconsider their understanding of sexuality, gender, and identity. One has a sexual encounter with another man, […]
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Sorry Baby
22 – 28 August, 2025 Something bad happened to Agnes. But life goes on… for everyone around her, at least. Blending heartache, humour and healing, Sorry, Baby is the stunning and star-making debut from director, writer and actor Eva Victor, also starring Naomi Ackie and Lucas Hedges. As sharp as it is tender, Sorry, Baby is a quietly powerful […]
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Eddington at GFT
22 – 28 August, 2025 Hindsight is 2020. In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and mayor (Pedro Pascal) sparks a powder keg as neighbour is pitted against neighbour in Eddington, New Mexico. Also starring Emma Stone, this jet black satirical comedy is a distinctive take on the neo-Western genre […]
Take 2: How To Train Your Dragon at GFT
Saturday 23 August, 2025 – 11.30 a.m. From three-time Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter […]
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Materialists at GFT
15 – 28 August, 2025 Set against the backdrop of New York City’s luxury-driven dating culture, Celine Song’s follow-up to her exceptional debut Past Lives follows the relationships between a young, ambitious New York City matchmaker (Dakota Johnson), her seemingly perfect match (Pedro Pascal) and her imperfect ex (Chris Evans). GFT, 12 Rose Street, G3 6RB Buy […]
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Thursday, August 21, 2025 | Filed under: Cinema
Victoria Park – Spring into Summer
Saturday 30 August, 2025 – 12 p.m. – 4 p.m Victoria Park, Victoria Park Drive South, Glasgow G14 9QR Event by Glasgow Eco Trust, Victoria Park Community Trust, Glasgow and Get Neil Join Glasgow Eco Trust and Victoria Park Community Trust for a FREE family fun day with lots of activities including (subject to final confirmation) Music 12:10-12:45 Partick […]
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