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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..

Descent, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Mon, 12 October, 2015 — Sat, 17 October, 2015

DescentA Play, A Pie and A Pint Mon, 12 October, 2015 — Sat, 17 October, 2015 By Linda Duncan McLaughlin | Directed By Allie Butler Featuring Barrie Hunter, Fiona MacNeil and Wendy Seager OranMor, Top of Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8QX Presented by the Traverse Theatre, in association with Luminate Scotland’s creative ageing festival What […]

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Sunday, October 11, 2015 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

Southside Film Festival 8 – 11 October, 2015

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Southside Film Festival is back with a wonderful programme for 2015. Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 October. Bringing great films, exciting workshops, fantastic exhibitions and some super special events to spaces around Glasgow Southside, including a screening of Madeleine with rustic French food at Pollok House; a discussion on the condition of contemporary Scottish cinema; […]

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Ghostbusters GFT Wednesday 14 October, 2015

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Ghostbusters12A GFT Wednesday 14 October, 2015 3.40 p.m. If there’s something strange in your neighbourhood – who ya gonna call? Why, Doctors Stanz, Spengler and Venkman, of course (oh and that other bloke they hire later). This film has it all: state-of-the-art 80s SFX, a loopy guys-on-a-mission plot, some awful synth ’n’ snare electro-pop and […]

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The Lunchbox GFT Tuesday 13 October, 2015

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The Lunchbox GFT Tuesday 13 October, 2015 Every day Ila lovingly prepares a delicious lunch that is delivered to her husband who fails to appreciate the food or her. One day the food is mistakenly delivered to mild-mannered widower Saajan. He is astonished by the tender loving care in every mouthful. Once she realises the […]

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Scotland Loves Anime, GFT Monday 5 – Sunday 11 October 2015

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Scotland Loves Anime GFT Monday 5 – Sunday 11 October 2015 Renowned as the UK’s top festival for Japanese animation, Scotland Loves Anime returns for its sixth year at GFT with a brilliant line-up including Scottish, UK and European premieres. Buy an all access pass for £52 full price / £40 concessions / £32 Youth […]

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Man With A Movie Camera with live Wurlitzer Cinema Organ Sunday, October 11 2015 Southside Film Festival

Man With A Movie Camera with live Wurlitzer Cinema Organ Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 7:30pm Southside Film Festival          Pollockshaws Burgh Hall2025 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G43 1NE Tickets from Wegotickets        This is an extraordinary piece of filmmaking, a montage of urban Russian life showing the people of the city at work and […]

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Sicario Friday 9–Thursday 15 October, 2015 GFT

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Sicario15 Friday 9–Thursday 15 October, 2015 GFT The latest film by director Denis Villeneuve (Enemy, Prisoners, Incendies) is a bracing and brutal look at the escalating war against drugs in the border area between the U.S and Mexico. Emily Blunt plays stoic CIA agent Kate, who is drafted into a mysterious, agency-merging task force headed […]

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Cinema at the University of Glasgow Autumn / Winter 2015

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The programme includes some great movies – screened at various locations throughout the University. Fresher’s Week STAND BY ME Friday 18 September The East Quad, Main Campus 7.30pm October BACK TO THE FUTURE II Wednesday 21 October The University Chapel, Main Campus 7.30pm & 9.30pm November ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Wednesday 18 November Humanities Lecture […]

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Macbeth GFT 2 – 15 October, 2015

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Preview: Macbeth15 GFT 2 – 15 October Justin Kurzel (Snowtown) brings Shakespeare’s great tragedy Macbeth to life with bloodthirsty gusto. Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard star as Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, with a supporting cast including Paddy Considine as Banquo, David Thewlis as Duncan, and Jack Reynor as Malcolm. This visceral interpretation of ‘the Scottish […]

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Making in the Movies, Southside Film Festival, All Day Event, Govanhill Baths, 10 October, 2015

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Making in the Movies Southside Film Festival 10 October, 2015 Govanhill Baths Community Trust99 Calder Street, Glasgow G42 7RA Southside Film Festival Presents: 10.30am- 6pm / FREE In a festival first, in partnership with Rags to Riches, Sew La Tea Dough, Glasgow Craftivists and Govanhill Baths, join us for an afternoon focused on fashion, craft, […]

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Yorkhill Art Exhibition, The Lighthouse, 16 – 18 October, 2015

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Friday 16th October 2015 to Sunday 18th October 2015 The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow A percentage from every sale will be donated to Yorkhill Children’s Charity ‘Join us at the inaugural Yorkhill Children’s Charity Art Exhibition where you will enjoy stunning artwork from some of today’s finest artists including Peter Howson, Graeme McKean and […]

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Crimes Of The Future + Willie Burns @ The Berkeley Suite 9 October, 2015 The Berkeley Suite

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Crimes Of The Future + Willie Burns @ The Berkeley Suite 9 October, 2015 11:00pm – 3:00am The Berkeley Suite 237 North Street, Glasgow G3 7DL £8 Buy tickets online         Crimes Of The Future duo Scott Fraser and Timothy J Fairplay return to The Berkeley with an illustrious guest all the way from […]

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An Inspector Calls, Theatre Royal Glasgow, 3 – 7 November, 2015

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The National Theatre present Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning production of AN INSPECTOR CALLS THEATRE ROYAL GLASGOWTUESDAY 3 – SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER Winner of 19 major international awards, Stephen Daldry’s legendary production of J.B Priestley’s classic thriller AN INSPECTOR CALLS returns for a 28-week national tour this autumn, coming to the Theatre Royal Glasgow from Tuesday 3 until Saturday […]

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Graeme Macrae Burnet Book Launch: His Bloody Project Launch Thursday, November 5, 2015 Waterstones Argyle St

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His Bloody Project Launch Thursday, November 5 at 7:00pm        Waterstones Argyle St I’ll be discussing and reading from my new novel “His Bloody Project: Documents Relating to the Case of Roderick Macrae” published by Saraband Books. “A masterful psychological thriller” – Ian Stephen “Glorious writing . . . a tour de force” – Chris […]

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Monty Python and the Holy Grail: 40th Anniversary Celebration GFT Wednesday 14 October, 2015

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Monty Python and the Holy Grail: 40th Anniversary Celebration12A GFT Wednesday 14 October, 2015 20:30 Buy tickets online Stop! What is your name? What is your quest? What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow? The Python crew are back for a special 40th anniversary screening of The Holy Grail complete with sing-a-long lyrics […]

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Thursday, October 8, 2015 | Filed under: Cinema

Scottish Writers’ Centre, Submissions for Speakeasy 24 November, 2015

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S.W.C. Speakeasy CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, 24 November, 2015 Looking for Submissions. Submissions sought for upcoming Speakeasy event on the 24th of November. Artwork by local Glasgow-based Felicity Macreath and live music and visuals courtesy of Glaswegian ambient-folk band Neuro Trash, the Speakeasy is all about celebrating local talent and is set to be a […]

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Wednesday, October 7, 2015 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events

Book of Blaise by Ian Macpherson Launch Friday 9 October, 2015 Waterstones Byres Rd

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Book of Blaise Launch Friday 9 October, 2015 Waterstones 351-355 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8AU Quote from Ian Macpherson’s Edinburgh Festival smash The Everlasting Book Tour:  ‘The Book of Blaise was published in 2015. In 2016 it won several major awards. In 2017 it was made into a Hollywood film. I was played by octogenarian […]

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Thype Exhibition, On The Corner 10 – 25 October, 2015

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THYPE is an interdisciplinary exhibition of artists and designers who explore letter forms through their work. The exhibition has been collaboratively curated by Recoat and GDFS. Artists include ROID MSK, Greg LaMarche, FiST, Joshua Barr, Maya Wild, Elph, Pamela Tait, Kat Loudon, Alice Rooney and Ciaran Glöbel. The show will feature a mix of collage, […]

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Celebrate Diwali at Heera, Kent Road, Saturday 21 November, 2015

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Diwali on Saturday 21st of November 2015 Spectacular family fun night including 3 course buffet meal, free soft drinks, bar, music, dancing, fireworks and games! Held at Heera 15-17 Kent Road, Glasgow 5th year holding the event! Tickets-  Adults- £15     Under 10’s free   To book tickets please contact Piush Patel- p.patel963@hotmail.co.uk

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Ian Bruce and Fraser Bruce, Album Launch, Adelaides, Bath St Saturday 10 October, 2015

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Mrs Bruce’s Boys – Concert and Album launch, Saturday 10th October, Adelaides. It’s 29 years since Ian Bruce and Fraser Bruce did a Mrs Bruce’s Boys gig.  This one promises to be special.  Ian Bruce has been one of the major performers in Scotland’s folk music for many years. Those of an older vintage who […]

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Victoria Gemell, Book Launch: Follow Me Waterstones,Friday 9 October, 2015

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Victoria Gemell, the young adult author, launches her new book Follow Me Waterstones, 174-176 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G2 8BT Friday 9 October, 2015 6.00 p.m.She will be happy to answer questions and sign copies of her book. Please telephone the store on 0141 2484814 to book your space or pop into the shop and talk […]

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Emma Clapperton in Conversation with Denzil Meyrick Thursday 12th November Waterstones, Argyle Street

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Emma Clapperton in Conversation with Denzil Meyrick Thursday 12th November 19:00 Waterstones Emma Clapperton will be here to launch her new book Beyond Evidence along with author Denzil Meyrick. There will be a discussion with the two authors followed by a question and answer for the audience and a book signing. To book your place […]

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Hely Hair Supporting Pink Out Loud 16 and 18 October, 2015

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Hely Hair Supporting Pink Out Loud Pop in for our Cupcake and Prosecco Weekend from Friday 16th to Sunday 18th October 2015 Hely Hair Studio, 25 Clarence Drive Glasgow G12 9QN Hely Hair Studio is proud to get together with Paul Mitchell and CoppaFeel! to spread the word about breast and ovarian cancer prevention and […]

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Helen MacKinven. Book launch ‘Talk of the Toun’ Waterstones Argyle St, 29 October, 2015

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Helen MacKinven in Conversation with Karen Campbell   Thursday 29th Oct at 7pm in the Argyle St branch of Waterstones Come along for the launch of local author Helen MacKinven’s new book.  An uplifting black comedy of love, family life and friendship, Talk of the Toun is a bittersweet coming-of-age tale set in the summer […]

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Tuesday, October 6, 2015 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events

Anna Coogan and Willie B support Colin Clyne Thur 8 October, 2015 Woodend

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Thursday 8 October at Woodend 8 –  the wonderful Anna Coogan and Willie B, with support from Colin Clyne Hope you can make it along and see some really great musicians do their stuff! annacoogan.com ANNA COOGAN AND WILLIE B After twelve years playing solo and in country bands in post-grunge Seattle, Anna Coogan moved […]

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FAIL BETTER: Yer Tea’s Oot McChuills Thursday 8 October, 2015

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FAIL BETTER: Yer Tea’s Oot McChuills Thursday 8 October, 2015 Just don’t ask me if i believe all this bull. My head is empty but my bowels are full I don’t really think this way I did yesterday, but not today… zombies eat human flesh, but which part do you like the best? It’s OCTOBER. […]

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Suited and Booted: On the Corner Fundraiser Dinner Partay! Tuesday October 6, 2015

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Suited and Booted: On the Corner Fundraiser Dinner Partay! Tuesday October 6 at 7:00pm – 12:00am 253 – 257 London Road, Glasgow On the Corner, are putting together a fancy shmancy style dinner for all of their nearest and dearest – bringing you a selection of fine dining, ambient sensory spaces and live entertainment. All […]

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Gregor Fisher, The Mitchell Library, October 27th, 2015

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Gregor Fisher at The Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN October 27th at 6.30pm. From the squalor of industrial Coatbridge after WW1 to his own 1950s Glasgow childhood, via a love letter found in the wallet of a dead man and meeting his sister outside lost luggage at Glasgow Central, Gregor shares his family […]

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