What’s On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more.

Dance Along Movie Night: Hairspray & Footloose Sunday 28 September 2014 At The Briggait

 Dance Along Movie Night: Hairspray & Footloose Sunday 28 September 2014 At The Briggait, 141 Bridgegate, Glasgow G1 5HZ Doors open:  6pm    |    Warm Up: 6.30pm HAIRSPRAY: 7 – 9pm FOOTLOOSE: 9.15pm – 11pm HAIRSPRAY (2007) PG CERTIFICATE Get your dancing shoes on and join us for a swinging dance-along to the big screen version of the […]

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Next Generation Poets 2014: National Tour, The Mitchell Wednesday 1 October

Next Generation Poets 2014: National Tour stops at The Mitchell Wednesday 1 October Next Generation Poets 2014 1 Oct 2014  •  6:00 P.M – 7:00 P.M  •  Mitchell Library Aye Write! Glasgow’s Book Festival and St Mungo’s Mirrorball are delighted to announce this free evening of new poetry presented by The Poetry Book Society. The […]

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Magic WAVES SWG3, 24 October, 2014

Magic WAVES 24 October, 2014 SWG3100 Eastvale Place, Glasgow G3 8QG          http://www.facebook.com/magicwaves.intergalacticfm

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In Process Masterclass Jackie Kay CCA Tue 30 September 2014

SWC:In Process MasterclassJackie Kay CCA Tue 30 September 2014 7pm, £6 (£3) on the door, Free to SWC Members, TheatreAges 16+ Jackie Kay was born to a Scottish mother and a Nigerian father. She was adopted by a white couple at birth and was brought up in Glasgow. The experience of being adopted by and […]

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Ceol’s Craic Awopbopaloobop CCA Tue 23 September 2014

Ceol’s CraicAwopbopaloobop CCA Tue 23 September 2014 6.30pm, Free, CinemaAll agesBook online / 0141 352 4900 In the run up to our Americana event on Saturday night, celebrating the connections betw Gaelic song and Blues, Country and Rock ‘n’ Roll, here at Ceòl`s Craic we’d like to invite you to join us as we revisit […]

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Acting Up! Drama Sessions for Children & Young People CCA Sat 30 August — Sat 25 October 2014

Acting Up! Drama Sessions for Children & Young People CCA Sat 30 August — Sat 25 October 2014 Every Sat, Times vary, £6 trial/£55-65 for eight week blockAges: 4-18Email clare.hemphill@talktalk.net to book With the exception of the school holidays, CCA offers competitively priced drama classes every Saturday for children and young people, held by accomplished […]

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Challenge Poverty Week – A Just Scotland – 11 -18 October, 2014

STUC March Glasgow 18 October The Scottish Trade Union Congress (STUC) is organising around the theme A Just Scotland: decent work, dignified lives. The march will assemble from 10am at Glasgow Green and move off at 10.30am to a rally in George Square. A Just Scotland STUC publishes final report on Scotland’s constitutional future Download […]

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DiScOmBoBuLiTe, Friday, Friday September 26, The Project Cafe

DiScOmBoBuLiTe         Friday, September 26 at 7:00pm        The Project Cafe     In an effort to cash in on the burgeoning nostalgia market, DisComBoBuLaTe is very excited about its forthcoming 10th anniversary production, which will replicate, down to the smallest detail, our first live performance. Same acts, same venue. For your host, Ian Macpherson, […]

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Linda Jackson at St Louis

Live music at St Louise Cafe Bar Saturday 29 September, 2018 9 p.m. St Louis, 734 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, Glasgow City G11 6RD www.stlouis-cafebar.co.uk/

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GFT Doors Open Day 21 September, 2014

 Doors Open Day  Sunday 21 September (10.00) Take a tour around GFT as part of Glasgow’s Doors Open Day! Learn more about our historic building and the history of the GFT and its predecessor The Cosmo. Tours take place every half hour from 10.00 – 13.00 and last 20 minutes. Free but ticketed. Tickets available on the day […]

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Down by Law15 GFT Monday 22–Thursday 25 September

Down by Law15 GFT Monday 22–Thursday 25 September Buy tickets online Jim Jarmusch’s 1986 film follows three different men in a shaggy dog tale of American jailhouse blues and cheap whisky. Starring Tom Waits, John Lurie and Roberto Benigni, the film is steadily permeated with pulpy humour, noir images and an ice-cold charm. One of […]

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Attila Marcel12A GFT Friday 19–Thursday 25 September

Attila Marcel12A GFT Friday 19–Thursday 25 September Buy tickets online Sylvain Chomet (Belleville Rendez-vous, The Illusionist ) evokes memories of Buster Keaton and Jacques Tati in his first live-action film, about a mute, sweet-natured man-child whose reawakened childhood memories unleash marvellous musical fantasies. After the death of his parents, Paul never speaks again and seeks […]

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Salomé & Wilde Salomé + Live Satellite Al Pacino Q&A GFT Sunday 21 September 3.40 p.m.

Salomé & Wilde Salomé + Live Satellite Al Pacino Q&A GFT Sunday 21 September  3.40 p.m. Buy tickets online Salomé is Oscar Wilde’s most controversial work, banned in London in the late 19th Century. This scintillating tale of lust, greed and revenge follows the legend of King Herod and his lust for his young stepdaughter, […]

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20,000 Days on Earth15 GFT, Friday 19–Thursday 25 September

20,000 Days on Earth15 GFT 12 Rose St, G3 6RB Friday 19–Thursday 25 September Buy tickets online 20,000 Days on Earth is a bold vision of one of music’s most mysterious and charismatic figures, the iconic Nick Cave. In their debut feature directors Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard fuse drama and documentary by weaving a […]

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Pride GFT, 12 Rose Street Friday 12–Thursday 25 September

Pride15 GFT, 12 Rose Street Friday 12–Thursday 25 September Inspired by the true story of pioneering gay campaigners in Margaret Thatcher’s Britain, Pride is a heartwarming drama starring Dominic West and Bill Nighy. Set during the miners’ strike of 1984, two very different communities declare solidarity when a group of gay and lesbian activists raise […]

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EFC Elvira Stitt Ivory Blacks Thursday 25 September

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The Seven Song Club @ the Tron Theatre Friday 19th September 7 p.m.

The Seven Song Club @ the Tron Theatre Friday 19th September 7 p.m. In September, the Seven Song Club will feature the fab Attic Lights, the Paul Alger band and a special solo set by the fantastic Louise Ward. Tickets £7.50 (includes free drink) from Tron Box Office – 0141 552 4267 Hosted by Yvonne […]

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Sweeney’s On The Park 18 September, 2014

  Sweeney’s On The Park 18 September The Southside Sessions present 4 new acoustic acts every Thursday night! This week features live music from: The Upbeats50 Shades of BlueSon of GovanAndrew Nicol& special guests.. Free entry, http://www.sweeneysonthepark.com/ Obviously this is going to be the biggest day in recent Scottish history, regardless of the outcome, regardless […]

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Music and Poetry at the Project Cafe/Tell It Slant Tues 7th October, 2014

Nights at Project Cafe Music and poetry event at the Project Cafe/Tell It Slant Tues 7th October, 2014 Music+Poetry+Sentinence♥ Sam Small + Leyla Josephine + Nyla + Ginger Alford (USA) + Richard Wehnerberg Jr (USA)     Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00pm I’m putting on an eve’ of music + poetry + feels at The Project Cafe […]

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The Referendum Review Show! September 16 – September 17

The Referendum Review Show! September 16 – September 17 Vespbar Last 2 chances to see the show – 30 sold-out performances to date! Even more new stuff from last time! Showtime 8 pm on Tuesday, 10 pm on Wednesday. Tickets £5 on the door.  Vespbar    14 Drury Street, Glasgow G2 5AA        

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Doors Open Days Glasgow 2014 15 September to 21 September

Doors Open Days Glasgow 15 September 2014 to 21 September 2014 Doors Open Days give you free access to hundreds of fascinating buildings across Scotland. Every weekend in September you can explore places that are normally closed to the public. Some open up once a year, some just once in a lifetime. This is your […]

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Part of Generation – 25 years of Contemporary Art in Scotland The Tramway Fri 26 September until Sun 26 October

Part of Generation – 25 years of Contemporary Art in Scotland The Tramway Fri 26 September until Sun 26 October DATE CHANGE: Due to unforseen circumstances, Alan Michael’s exhibition dates are now Fri 26 September until Sun 26 October. Preview Thu 25 September 7 -9pm. All welcome. Routine demonstrations of research and generic reference points […]

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Luminate & Alzheimer Scotland A Place to Sit CCA Sat 25 October — Mon 27 October 2014

Luminate & Alzheimer ScotlandA Place to Sit CCA < 10am – 5pm, Free, Creative LabAll ages An exhibition of textiles by people with a diagnosis of dementia that use Alzheimer Scotland’s services at Oxford Street, Glasgow. The exhibition is a result of a residency by textile artist Deirdre Nelson, organised as part of Luminate, Scotland’s […]

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Gregor Wright Dinosaur Expert I’m Feeling Lucky CCA Fri 19 September — Sun 2 November 2014

Gregor WrightDinosaur Expert I’m Feeling Lucky CCA Fri 19 September — Sun 2 November 2014 Tue – Sat: 11am – 6pm / Sun: 12noon – 6pm / Mon: ClosedFREETel: 0141 352 4900 Gregor Wright is an artist based in Glasgow. His work is informed by a variety of interests including science fiction narratives, early computer […]

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Un Flic Saturday 13 September, Monday 15 September GFT 12 Rose St

Un Flic12 Saturday 13 September, Monday 15 September GFT 12 Rose St An undisputed master of the existential European noir, Jean-Pierre Melville has influenced countless filmmakers over the years – everyone from Quentin Tarantino to John Woo. His 1972 swansong Un Flic is the story of Edouard (Melville regular Alain Delon), a Parisian cop on […]

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20,000 Days on Earth + Live Satellite Event with Nick Cave GFT 12 Rose St Wednesday 17 September

20,000 Days on Earth + Live Satellite Event with Nick Cave15 GFT 12 Rose St Wednesday 17 September 18:40 20,000 Days on Earth is a bold vision of one of music’s most mysterious and charismatic figures, the iconic Nick Cave. In their debut feature directors Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard fuse drama and documentary by […]

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In Order of Disappearance Friday 12–Thursday 25 September GFT 12 Rose St

In Order of Disappearance15 Friday 12–Thursday 25 September GFT 12 Rose St Nils Dickman (Stellan Skarsgård) is a respected and admired member of his small Norwegian hometown, given the title ‘Citizen of the Year’ for his work clearing paths in the snow using his plough. However, once Nils’ son is killed in gang-related activity, the […]

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Before I Go to Sleep Friday 5–Thursday 18 September GFT 12 Rose Street

Before I Go to Sleep15 Friday 5–Thursday 18 September GFT 12 Rose Street Starring Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth, Before I Go to Sleep tells the story of Christine (Kidman) who suffers from amnesia. Each morning when she awakes, her husband (Firth) and doctor (Mark Strong) help her put together the pieces of her past. […]

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Kevin Bridges in conversation with Colin Murray Saturday 11 October, 2014 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Kevin Bridges in conversation with Colin Murray Saturday 11 October, 12.30pm Glasgow Royal Concert Hall The wildly popular Glasgow comic joins Talksport’s Colin Murray to discuss his brilliantly funny memoir, We Need to talk about…Kevin Bridges, packed with scrapes, pranks and side-splitting anecdotes. Tickets cost £23 (plus booking fee) and get you a signed copy […]

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An Evening With James Ellroy Thursday 6 November 2014, The Mitchell Theatre

An Evening With James Ellroy Thursday 6 November 6pm, The Mitchell Theatre Don’s miss your chance to see James Ellroy, best-selling author of some of the most iconic crime novels of recent years including LA Confidential and The Black Dahlia,  as he introduces his new novel Perfidia at The Mitchell. Tickets cost just £5 (plus […]

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