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

Commonwealth Cultural Progamme, Tales of the Empire Cafe, 24 July, The Briggait

Tales of the Empire Café 24 Jul 2014 – 19:00 – 20:30 Empire Café, The Briggait 141 Bridgegate Glasgow G1 5HZ Authors Fred D’Aguiar and James Robertson discuss slavery stories and their place in literature with Alan Riach. Empire Café project, part of the Commonwealth 2014 Cultural programme will explore Scotland’s involvement with the North […]

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The Lost Tomb of Robert the Bruce, 24 June 2014 – 4 January 2015, Hunterian Museum

Hunterian to reveal the lost tomb of Robert the Bruce The Lost Tomb of Robert the Bruce 24 June 2014 – 4 January 2015 Hunterian Museum, University Avenue, G12 Admission free A special new exhibition at The Hunterian will present the first complete 3D digital model of the long lost tomb of Robert the Bruce […]

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A Drawing Adventure, RGI, July Workshops

A Drawing Adventure Join us this July for a series of drawing workshops led by RGI artistsin the Kelly Gallery.    Investigate your creativity through mark making, observation, interpretationand experimentation. Thursday 3 July With Jim Dunbar Rsw Arws Rgi 1.30 – 3.30pm ‘plant Forms’  Tuesday 8 July With Jacqueline Orr Rsw Rgi 10am – 12pm‘looking […]

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Gerry Creen, Live at the Star, Glasgow, 24th June, 2014

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The Bluefields plus support, Stereo, 18 July, 2014

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Cycle Glasgow 2014

Cycle Glasgow 2014 Takes place on Sunday 17 August starting at 10.00am.   The route will start and finish in Kelvingrove Park, heading to Clydebank on the Kelvin Walkway and returning via the Cycle Path on the Forth and Clyde Canal.  Cyclists will have the option to cover 13 or 26 miles. We are offering […]

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Southside Film Festival, Films at The Glad Cafe, 17 June 2014

TONIGHT, Tuesday 17 June, 2014  The Glad Cafe for 8pm to watch three great short films from Spain, Brazil & Red Road, Glasgow. With a Q&A with filmmaker hChris Leslie in association with: Document – International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival https://www.facebook.com/events/288854997942614/   The Glad Cafe, 1006a Pollokshaws Road, Shawlands.

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A Century of Chinese Cinema, Glasgow Film Theatre, Summer 2014

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The Southside Souk, Refugee Week Glasgow, 21st June, 2014

 The Southside Souk       Saturday 21st June  12:00pm – 5:00pm Part of Refugee Week People make Glasgow. And people from around the world make Glasgow even better. In this new monthly market – founded by Claire (a South African now living in Glasgow) and Mel (who is from an immigrant family) – we will be […]

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Project Ability: Volunteering Opportunities

New volunteer opportunities at Project Ability! For the first time since our volunteering programme began, we would like to make these opportunities available for both graduate and undergraduate artists, looking to gain experience within the specialist field of arts and disability. Looking for artists with experience in ceramics or printmaking to support the‘Aspire’ participants (people […]

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A Play, A Pie and A Pint: Classic Cuts: The Misanthrope, 16 – 21 June, 2014

Sol Classic Cuts: The Misanthrope Written by Moliere, Adapted by Frances Poet Directed by Danielle McIlven OranMor, top of Byres Road, G12 Mon 16th – Sat 21st June Buy tickets online Featuring Andy Clark, Helen MacKay and Rosalind Sydney SOL SUMMER SEASON OF CLASSIC CUTS 2014 at ÒRAN MÓR “Friendship is cheap, it’s all just […]

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Freight Books: A House Called Askival Launch, Monday 16th June, Glasgow

Freight Books: A House Called Askival Launch Glasgow Monday 16th June, 2014 – 6.30 p.m. Cup Tea Lounge/Gin 71 ‘We’re excited to launch Merryn Glover’s stunning debut novel, A House Called Askival, at Cup Tea Lounge/ Gin71 on Monday the 16th of June at 6.30pm. You are all very welcome to come along and join […]

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Sweeneys on the Park, Southside Sessions, 19 Thursday, 2014

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Alan Grant, Weegie Wednesday, Wednesday 18th June

Alan Grant Weegie Wednesday Wednesday 18th June from 7.30pm Saramago, CCA Alan Grant, comic book scriptwriter, novelist, screenwriter, graphic novel publisher, will join us at the CCA on Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow in the Terrace Bar on Weds to talk about his life, writing, and other stuff CCA 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD

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West End Festival: Spotlight on Cinemas, Partick Library 17 June 6.30 p.m.

Spotlight on Cinemas Partick Library 305 Dumbarton Road, G11 6AB Tuesday 17 Jun 6:30pm No advance booking. For more information call 0141 334 6361 www.fgw.org.uk Gordon Barr, editor of ScottishCinemas.org highlights the architectural history of cinema, including converted roller-skating rinks, the earliest purpose-built halls, and the peculiarly Scottish “back court” theatres, with a focus on […]

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Glasgow Cinema: The Grosvenor, Listings from 13 June, 2014

The Grosvenor, Ashton Lane, G12 8SJ Cinema Listings Telephone: 0845 166 6002 Maleficent “Maleficent” explores the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the classic “Sleeping Beauty” and the elements of her betrayal that ultimately turn her pure heart to stone. Driven by revenge and a fierce desire to protect the moors over which […]

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Pulp: A Film About Life, Death and Supermarkets GFT, 12 Rose Street, 17 – 19 June

Pulp: A Film About Life, Death and Supermarkets12A GFT, 12 Rose Street Tuesday 17 June, Wednesday 18 June, Thursday 19 June http://www.glasgowfilm.org The musical subgenre of Britpop would not be the same without the influence of one band; Pulp, whose ironic swagger and generation defining image is captured in this poignant documentary marking their 25 […]

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Dirty Harry GFT, Rose Street Sunday 15 June Special screening for Father’s Day

Dirty Harry15 GFT, Rose Street Sunday 15 June Special screening for Father’s Day Harry Callahan is a San Francisco Police Inspector who will stop at nothing to bring his own unique brand of justice to a series of killings taking place across the city, perpetuated by a man calling himself ‘Scorpio’ (based on the true […]

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Fruitvale Station GFT, 12 Rose Street Friday 6–Thursday 19 June

Fruitvale Station15 GFT, 12 Rose Street Friday 6–Thursday 19 June On New Year’s Day 2009, twenty-two-year-old Californian Oscar Grant decides to get a head start on his resolutions – taking steps to become a better son, father and partner. However, Oscar’s short life comes to a tragic end when he is fatally shot by transit […]

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Cheap Thrills GFT, 12 Rose Street, Friday 13–Monday 16 June

Cheap Thrills15 GFT, 12 Rose Street Friday 13–Monday 16 June When quiet family man Craig finds himself without a job and struggling to pay the rent for his wife and child’s home, he does what many would do in his situation and heads to the nearest bar. Whilst there, he bumps into former school mate […]

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Nicky’s Family Tuesday 17 June GFT, 12 Rose Street

Nicky’s FamilyN/C 12+ Tuesday 17 June GFT, 12 Rose Street Nicky’s Family is a retelling of the remarkable efforts one man took to rescue 669 Czech children from death during the Second World War. Sir Nicholas Winton was a young English businessman who helped the children of Jewish refugees to escape Nazi clutches in Nazi […]

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Mistaken For Strangers Sat 14 June, 2014 GFT, 12 Rose Street

Mistaken For Strangers15 Saturday 14 June, 2014 GFT, 12 Rose Street As The National embark on their largest tour to date, frontman Matt Berninger invites his younger brother Tom to join them as a roadie. However budding filmmaker Tom has little interest, instead deciding to act as unofficial documentarian. This hilarious warts-and-all chronicle ventures beyond […]

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The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet12A Friday 13–Thursday 26 June Glasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose Street

The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet12A Friday 13–Thursday 26 June Glasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose Street Director of Amelie, Jean-Pierre Jeunet returns with this sumptuous adventure story, which follows the escapades of a ten-year-old boy as he travels across America. When young inventor T.S. Spivet is awarded the prestigious Baird Prize by the Smithsonian Institution […]

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The Project Cafe Open Mic Friday 13th June, 2014 at 5:30pm – 10:00pm

The Project Cafe Open Mic Friday 13th June, 2014 at 5:30pm – 10:00pm The Project Cafe and Tell it slant are very honoured to have Irish comedy legend and author Ian Macpherson leading the proceedings for Friday the 13th! But of course the main star is YOU. Bring a song, story or poem to share, […]

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West End Festival 2014 Paintings on Railings

WEF 2014   Paintings on Railings Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th June 2014 Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Queen Margaret Drive, Glasgow G12 0EU It’s Paintings on Railings19th birthday! Part of the West End Festival. Artists whose work will be on display and for sale includes: Allan RichardsonStephen O’NeillLynne ScobbielPeter GilliesJenny Handley Plus Many More If you are […]

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Galloway Artisans, Queens Cross Church, West End Festival 2014

Galloway Artisans Queens Cross Church, Sun 8 – 22 June 10am – 5pm Weekdays 1pm – 5pm Weekends www.lifeslittleironies.co.uk Life’s Little Ironies Gallery in Whithorn presents “Galloway Artisans”, a selling exhibition of artists and makers based in Galloway. Our artists have all been chosen for the high quality and creativity of their work and some […]

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A Day of Poetry: Open Learning University of Strathclyde 3rd July

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Refugee Week Scotland 16th – 22nd June, 2014

Refugee Week Scotland (Photo: Becky Duncan Photography) 14th – 22nd June Refugee Week is a UK-wide festival of arts, cultural and educational events that takes place each June and celebrates the contribution of refugees to the UK, and encourages a better understanding between communities.  In Scotland, the programme is co-ordinated by Scottish Refugee Council and […]

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BELTUR’s EP launch Friday 20th June At the O2 ABC2 Glasgow and AfterShow Party

BELTUR’s EP launch Friday 20th June At the O2 ABC2 Glasgow and AfterShow Party  ‘Beltur are a Glasgow based rock band who brings a fresh take on modern rock and roll. Beltur at firt blasts your palate with heavy riffage and high voltage rock’n’roll, but the aftertaste, laced with melody, is much subtler, giving a […]

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Nepalese Feast and Instruments, 14th June, Kinning Park Complex

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