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..

Olifant Collective + Product Saturday 19 September, 2015 Rio Cafe

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Olifant Collective + Product Saturday 19 September, 2015 8:30pm – 11:00pm The Rio Cafe27 Hyndland street,  Glasgow G11 5QF

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Tuesday, September 15, 2015 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, What's on Glasgow: Students

Aloud, Freshers’ Special, Tuesday 15 September, 2015, QMU, University of Glasgow

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        Aloud Freshers’ Special September 15, 2015 Queen Margaret Union, University of Glasgow, Queen Margaret Union, 22 University Gardens, Glasgow G12 8QN Events all DAY Poetry! Spoken word! Story-telling! Prose! Words! Sounds! Noises! Welcome to Aloud, the QMU’s monthly literary open mic night and more. Have you spoken words before? Have you never spoken […]

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Carol Kidd, Strathclyde Suite, Royal Concert Hall, 2 October, 2015

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  Carol Kidd Late Night Jazz Special  9.30 – 11.30 p.m. 2nd October, 2015 Strathclyde Suite, Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3NY Full details and book tickets Carol, who is thrilled to be palying this gig, will be reunited with the award winning David Newton, her piano player for so many years. […]

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The High Flight LIVE : Freshers For Freaks Thursday 17 September, 2015 Nice n Sleazy

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  The High Flight LIVE : Freshers For Freaks         Thursday 17 September, 2015 7:30pm Nice n Sleazy 421 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3LG         Five pounds on the door FRESHERS FOR FREAKS Here at the High Flight we’re always looking for young blood which is why we’re welcoming freshers week in Glasgow with […]

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Mothers Ruin September 25, 2015 The Beechwood

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Mothers Ruin September 25, 2015   9.20 p.m. The Beechwood A night of live blues and rock from Mother’s Ruin The Beechwood, 156-164 Ardmay Crescent,  Glasgow G44 4PP

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Monday, September 14, 2015 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events

How To Write A Film Review With Siobhan Synnot, Sunday 11 October, 2015 The Glad Foundation

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How To Write A Film Review With Siobhan Synnot Sunday, October 11, 2015 2:00pm – 3:00pm The Glad Foundation Tickets: wegottickets.com Opinionated? Eloquent? Neither? If your views on anything you watch can’t be suppressed come along to this special workshop hosted by film, arts & currents affairs journalist Siobhan Synnot. Find out how to what […]

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The Book of Blaise – Book Launch! Friday, October 9, 2015, Waterstones Byres Road Glasgow

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The Book of Blaise – Book Launch! Friday, October 9, 2015  7:30pm        Waterstones Byres Road 351-355  Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8AU When Emeritus Compere of DisComBoBuLaTe, Ian Macpherson finished The Book of Blaise, he offered it to Penguin Classics. ‘Sorry,’ they said, ‘but it takes weeks these days to become a classic. Weeks.’ So he […]

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What Does the Tenement Mean to You? New Glasgow Society September 14 – September 19, 2015

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What Does the Tenement Mean to You?        September 14 – September 19, 2015 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. A week-long exhibition and an evening of talks, performances and literary readings celebrating its place in the past, present and future of the city. New Glasgow Society – www.newglasgowsociety.org/(New Glasgow Society, 1307 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 […]

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Ashton Lane Freshers’ Fayre Friday, September 18, 2015

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Ashton Lane Street Party, Glasgow G12 8SJ Friday 18 September From 11 a.m. With brands such as Bikram Yoga, Virgin Active, Clan Skate, Pin Up Vintage, Brother Men’s Stylist, Vidal Sassoon, Bank of Scotland + Many more – make sure you don’t miss out on a great day with LOADS of prizes to be won! […]

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Sunday, September 13, 2015 | Filed under: What's on Glasgow: Students

The Jean Redpath Story, Folk Music at Adelaide’s, 9th October, 2015

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Through photographs, video and some unique live recordings, this evening will be an opportunity to experience the magic of Jean Redpath. This evening will be an exploration and celebration of the life and work of Jean Redpath. Although Jean spent much of her life in America, she was a significant figure in the early days […]

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The Paisley Spree, 9 – 17 October, 2015

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The annual festival run by Renfrewshire Council has a fantastic range of music, comedy and more – in various venues around Paisley. Acts this year include: Idlewild joined by the RSNO for a unique performance Paisley Abbey Capercaillie Karen Matheson and  Cara Dillon.   also in the Paisley Abbey. Shows in the Spiegel tent in County […]

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Saturday, September 12, 2015 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers

Blueprint: Scottish Independent ShortsN/C 15+ Thursday 17 September, 2015 GFT

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Blueprint: Scottish Independent ShortsN/C 15+ Thursday 17 September, 2015 GFT 8 p.m. The first edition of a quarterly film night celebrating the Scottish talent that exists in the cracks of the film industry – where people make films simply because of their love of cinema. Blueprint 01 includes a comedy about the dangers of time […]

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Friday, September 11, 2015 | Filed under: Cinema

Discover Indonesia GFT Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September, 2015

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Celebrating 70 years since the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence (Proklamasi), Discover Indonesia is the largest showcase of Indonesian performing arts within the UK. In Glasgow, Cryptic presents the best of Indonesian visual arts, music, theatre, traditional dance, film and cuisine. The Act of Killing15 Saturday 12 September 13:00 When the government of Indonesia was overthrown […]

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La famille Bélier Friday 11–Thursday 17 September, 2015 GFT

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La famille Bélier12A Friday 11–Thursday 17 September, 2015 GFT A huge hit in its native France, this feelgood comedy-drama promises to warm the hardest heart with its story of budding singer Paula (Louane Emera), the teenage daughter of deaf parents. Paula acts as a vital communication link between her deaf family and the hearing world, […]

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Pasolini Friday 11–Thursday 17 September, 2015 GFT

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Pasolini18 Friday 11–Thursday 17 September, 2015 GFT Enigmatic, controversial filmmaker Abel Ferrara (Bad Lieutenant, King of New York, Welcome to New York) salutes one of his heroes, a kindred spirit whose taboo-busting films were hugely influential. Willem Dafoe plays the outspoken Marxist intellectual filmmaker and poet Pier Paolo Pasolini, re-enacting his final day as he […]

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Royal Scottish National Orchestra – Brewin Dolphin: Music at the Museum 11 and 12 Sept. Kelvingrove

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  Royal Scottish National Orchestra – Brewin Dolphin presents Music at the Museum   Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September, 2015 at 8pm   Kelvingrove Art Gallery and MuseumArgyle St, Glasgow G3 8AG   Seated £25, £20, Standing £10   Buy tickets​ Revolutionary heroes, star- crossed lovers and thieving magpies…the great operatic composers knew how […]

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Thursday, September 10, 2015 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events

Big Blues Day The Ferry Sunday 13 September, 2015

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BIG BLUES DAY The Ferry 25 Anderston Quay, Glasgow G3 8BX Sunday 13th September Come on down to The Ferry and enjoy some great local blues music with some of the best talent appearing from around Scotland. Lunch will be served between 1-4pm with the music kicking off at 2pm. LINE UP: – Alan Murphy […]

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Senyawa, Cryptic Glasgow’s Discover Indonesia, Saturday 12 September, 2015

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Avant-garde Indonesian metal duo Senyawa will be playing at The Art School as part of Cryptic Glasgow’s Discover Indonesia series of events. The Art School20 Scott Street, Glasgow, G3 6PE 12 September 2015 Yogyakarta’s Senyawa rough up traditional Javanese music with a punk attitude and avant-garde aesthetic. The band’s neo-tribalist sounds veer from twisted folk […]

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Declan Welsh 12 Sept, 2015 Broadcast

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Broadcast  427 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3LG 12th September with Toy Tin Soldier, Something, Someone. & Megan Airlie – Music . PLEASE don’t leave tickets until the last minute – close to a sell out and don’t wanna turn any of you beautiful people away at the door! Come and have a drink and a […]

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Street Scape Fundraiser – Sunday 20 September, 2015 – Live Music presented by Andy Lyndsay

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Crosslands Pub 7.30 p.m. Sunday 20 September, 2015 Friends of Queen Margaret Drive  are excited to invite you to our Street Scape fundraiser hosted by Andy Lyndsay from Pulse FM Entertainment is curated & hosted by singer Andy Lindsay from Pulse 98.4 FM community radio – with performances from Texas blues outfit, The Anvil Divers, […]

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Fresher’s Week University of Glasgow Starts Friday 11 September 2015

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Students at Glasgow are spoilt for choice during Freshers’ Week The Univerity’s four student-led unions have all been extremely active in creating an exciting calendar of events  This includes: Magic Night Club at Queen Margaret’s Union, 11 September. QMLive Fresh Music Fest on 13th September Welcome Tent Memorial Gates Monday 14 September Sports Fayre 15 […]

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Househillwood Harvest, Saturday 12 September, 2015 Househill Park

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  Saturday 12th September, 2015 12-5pm Celebrating harvest time in Pollok with a great fun event in Househill Park, Haughburn Road, Glasgow G53, So far confirmed are Bright Night International Juggling and Hula Hoop Workshops, with their brilliant BIG TOP! Circus tent, Sunny Govan Community Radio, Feevents Presents Acoustic Stage with talented young musicians from […]

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Modern Edinburgh Film School: Mairi Lafferty CCA Thu 17 September 2015

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Modern Edinburgh Film School: Mairi Lafferty CCA Thu 17 September 2015 5pm, Free but ticketed, Theatre All ages Book online / 0141 352 4900 Modern Edinburgh Film School presents a double-screen installation and discussion on the video, performance and drawing practice of Edinburgh-based artist Mairi Lafferty and will reflect on her recent residency to make […]

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Wednesday, September 9, 2015 | Filed under: Cinema

Alex Ferguson Live in Conversation Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Monday 28th September, 2015

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  Alex Ferguson Live in Conversation  Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3NY Monday 28th September 7.30 p.m. Sir Alex will be discussing the key tools he used to deliver success both on and off the field, the pivotal leadership decisions of his extraordinary career and how these leadership lessons can be applied […]

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Meet the authors: Badger the Mystical Mutt and the Bigfoot Brigade. Waterstones Byres Road 26 Sept, 2015

Come and meet authors Lyn McNicol and Laura Jackson as they share with you the latest book in the Badger series; Badger the Mystical Mutt and the Bigfoot Brigade. Fun will be had! Saturday 26th September – 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Waterstones, Top of Byres Road G12 (next to Waitrose)

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Information Night Creative Writing Classes University of Glasgow Open Studies Thurs 10 Sept 2015

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Information Night – Creative Writing University of Glasgow Boyd Orr Buidling, Room 407 (Lecture Theatre A)120 University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ. Map Everyone is welcome and the event is FREE. Alan McMunnigall, Creative Writing Tutor, will be  there to discuss credit and non-credit options for the new academic year and to answer any questions you […]

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Waterstones Byres Road Teen Book Club Tuesday 22 September, 2015

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Come along to the second ever meeting of the Teen Book Club. Tuesday 22nd September 16:00 – 17:00 This week you can win some awesome Patrick Ness goodies including an exclusive signed print. As ever, fun will be had Waterstones Bookshop Top of Byres Road, G12 (Next to Waitrose)

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Scottish Writers’ Centre The Power of Words: Celebrating Black History Month CCA Tue 13 October 2015

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Scottish Writers’ Centre The Power of Words: Celebrating Black History Month Tue 13 October 2015 Free event – unticketed. 7pm, Clubroom Ages 18+ CCA The Scottish Writers’ Centre are celebrating Black History Month by conducting a read-a-loud of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous, ‘I Have a Dream speech.’ This is an open mic event […]

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Lapidus Scotland Words Work Well CCA With Lesley O’Brien and Ted Bowman Thu 17 September 2015

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Lapidus Scotland Words Work Well CCA With Lesley O’Brien and Ted Bowman Thu 17 September 2015   4.30pm, Free and unticketed, Cinema Ages 14+ when accompanied by an adult Pre-book by RSVP to lapidus.scotland@yahoo.co.uk Lesley O’Brien is a storyteller, singer and family resource worker with Glasgow Women’s Aid, former chair of Lapidus Scotland and a […]

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Ricefield and The Glad Cafe Dumpling Night Tue 15 September 2015 At The Glad Cafe

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Ricefield and The Glad Cafe Dumpling Night Tue 15 September 2015 At The Glad Cafe 1006a Pollokshaws Rd, 7.30pm £8 All ages Book online via Eventbrite / 0141 352 4900 Discover the broad variety of regional Chinese dumplings and the family traditions that are embedded within their preparation, through their different techniques, flavours and assorted […]

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