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..

Bernard MacLaverty – Alexandria Library 14 May 2014, 7.30 p.m.

Bernard MacLaverty –  Alexandria Library 14 May 2014, 7.30 p.m. Bernard MacLaverty, well-known novelist and short story writer reads from his work and answers questions from the audience. http://www.bernardmaclaverty.com Free – part if Booked! West Dunbartonshire Book Festival http://www.bookedfestival.info/bernard-maclaverty/ Alexandria Library Gilmour Street, Alexandria, G83 0DA  

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Monday, May 5, 2014 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events

Songs Of Travel – Robert Louis Stevenson Glasgow Cathedral Saturday 10th May, 2014

Songs Of Travel – Robert Louis Stevenson Glasgow Cathedral   Saturday 10th May, 2014 On Saturday, 10th May this year Glasgow Cathedral is playing host to the Robert Louis Stevenson Club who will have a tour of the building followed by a concert given by soloists from the Cathedral Choir. The recital, which will be held […]

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Ken Campbell and Linsey Aitken, Fundraiser 14th June, Croftamie

Read the full article: Ken Campbell and Linsey Aitken, Fundraiser 14th June, Croftamie

The Four Marys: A Quartet of Contemporary Folk Tales by Jean Rafferty Launch: Wed 28th May Scotia Bar

  The Four Marys: A Quartet of Contemporary Folk Tales by Jean Rafferty  Book Launch; Wednesday 28th May, 2014 – 7.30 p.m.  Scotia Bar, 112 Stockwell St, Glasgow G1 4LW  “Obsession, longing, deceit and even murder feature in this quartet of provocative novellas, which gives a modern   twist to tales of women for whom […]

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Sunday, May 4, 2014 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events

THE RIVER SINGERS Sunday 11th May, 2014 The National Piping Centre,

THE RIVER SINGERS Sunday 11th May, 2014 The National Piping Centre, 30-34 McPhater St, Glasgow G4 0HW Put together Mahalia Jackson, Aretha, Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou, Mama Thornton and some other gems. There you have it. First appearance at The National Piping Centre on May 11th Who are we? Marion, Valerie, Charlotte, Violet, Linda, Andrea, Tracey, […]

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Artist talk with Suleiman Mansour and in conversation with Khaled Hourani CCA Thu 15 May 2014

Artist talk with Suleiman Mansourand in conversation with Khaled Hourani CCA Thu 15 May 2014 6pm, Free but ticketed, CinemaAll agesBook online / 0141 352 4900 1 2 3 We are delighted to present an artist talk by Suleiman Mansour, followed by a conversation with Khaled Hourani. Born in 1947 in Birzeit, Palestine, Suleiman Mansour […]

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Glasgow Tango Studio: El Abrazo Tango Club – Themed Practilonga CCA Fri 16 May 2014

Glasgow Tango Studio:El Abrazo Tango Club – Themed Practilonga CCA Fri 16 May 2014 7.30pm, £10 on the door (£8 advance)Ages: 18+To book contact Sari Lievonen: 079628 65324, sari_lievonen@hotmail.com The Themed Practilonga is a new social Tango event introduced by Glasgow Tango Studio that is suitable for dancers of all levels. It provides a supportive […]

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Damnably Shonen Knife: Overdrive Tour + Teen Canteen CCA Sat 10 May 2014

DamnablyShonen Knife: Overdrive Tour + Teen Canteen CCA Sat 10 May 2014 7pm, Theatre, £12 + £1 booking feeBook online / 0141 352 4900 Japanese legends Shonen Knife return to the UK with their 20th album, Overdrive. Formed in Osaka 33 years ago, the trio rose from humble DIY beginnings to the heights of touring […]

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Glasgow University Art Politics Subject Area: Artist’s Film Screenings CCA Fri 9 May 2014

Glasgow UniversityArt PoliticsSubject Area: Artist’s Film Screenings CCA Fri 9 May 2014 6pm, Free on the door, CinemaAges 16+0141 352 4900 A short programme of films by Glasgow-based artists:Tom Varley – Violence. Silence.Maja Borg – On Your Back Woman! (by Wolf Madame)Rachel Sharpe – InterzoneAnne-Marie Copestake – And Under That Introduced by Dominic Paterson. The […]

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St Mungo’s Mirrorball: Poetry Reading Miriam Gamble & The Clydebuilt Mentees CCA Thu 8 May 2014

St Mungo’s Mirrorball:Poetry ReadingMiriam Gamble & The Clydebuilt Mentees CCA Thu 8 May 2014 7pm, FREE on the door, ClubroomTel: 0141 352 4900 Miriam Gamble is a poet and critic from Belfast. She studied at Oxford and at Queen’s University, Belfast, where she taught literature and creative writing while completing a PhD in contemporary British […]

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Seeds of Thought CCA Sat 10 May 2014

Seeds of Thought CCA Sat 10 May 2014 7pm, Free on the door, ClubroomAges: 18+Tel: 0141 352 4900 Seeds of Thought is a fun relaxed evening of spoken word, music and comedy. An open mic session provides plenty of opportunity for those who want to join in the fun, or just sit back, relax and […]

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Indepen-dance: Creative Movement Classes CCA

Indepen-dance:Creative Movement Classes CCA Mondays from 5th May 11am-12noon & 1pm-2pm, £4 (£3), TheatreAges: 16+No booking required A creative experience through music and dance for adults with learning disabilities and their carers and family. These fun classes are led by experienced workshop leaders in a safe and inclusive environment. Indepen-dance was founded in 1996, as […]

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MAP & Sick Sick Sick Unmastered, Remastered Mon 12 May 2014 CCA

MAP & Sick Sick SickUnmastered, Remastered Mon 12 May 2014 CCA Doors: 6.45pm, Start: 7pm, £4Ages:18+Book online / 0141 352 4900 ‘This lubricious body has run ahead, has jumped through the hoops, and got what it wantedIt looks back over its shoulder and laughs.’ Remastered is a performance of Katherine Angel’s Unmastered: A Book On […]

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Trojan Barbie Mon 26 – Wed 28 May 2014 The Arches

HND West College Scotland Acting and Performance presents: Trojan Barbie Mon 26 – Wed 28 May 2014 | 7pm | £12  Arches, 253 Argyle Street, G2 8DL   Book online Trojan Barbie Written by Christine Evans, directed by Evelyn Wallace Trojan Barbie by Christine Evans is an adaptation of the Greek classic play The Trojan […]

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UWS Performance Showcase The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, G2 8DL Wed 21 May 2014

UWS Performance Showcase The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, G2 8DL Wed 21 May 2014 | 1pm & 7pm (1 hr 30 mins) | £5/£7 Book tickets Students from the BA (Honours) in Performance course at the University of the West of Scotland present a diverse programme of work created in their final year. New and […]

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The Tale O’ Fanny Cha Cha by Joyce Falconer OranMor, Monday 5th – Saturday 10th May

The Tale O’ Fanny Cha Cha Written by Joyce Falconer OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 Monday 5th – Saturday 10th May, 2014 Buy tickets online  Featuring Ian Bustard, David McGowan and Itxaso Moreno This play is a co-production with Aberdeen Performing Arts and will be performed at the Lemon Tree in Aberdeen from 29th […]

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Ewan Morrison, CCA, Scottish Writers’ Centre, 13th May, 2014

Ewan Morrison swings by… Our next event will be on Tuesday 13th May 2014, 7pm to 8.30pm, CCA Club Room, Glasgow: 350 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3JD ‘An evening with Ewan Morrison’ Outspoken leading light of Scotland’s literary culture Ewan Morrison returns to the SWC to talk about his latest books and screenplays and the recent […]

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Saturday, May 3, 2014 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events

Creative Writing for Adults: Inspired by French Art, Kelvingrove

Creative Writing for Adults: Inspired by French Art Kelvingrove Art Gallery Brian Whittingham hosts this ‘Creative Writing for Adults’ workshop at Kelvingrove! Thursday 22 May 2014 and Saturday 31 May 2014 2 – 4.15pm Free event http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/ Call 01412769500  Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AG

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Glasgow Cinema: The Grosvenor, Listings, from 2nd May 2014

The Grosvenor, Ashton Lane G12 Cinema Showings Telephone to book: 0845 166 6002 The Other Woman Carly (Cameron Diaz) discovers her new boyfriend Mark (Game of Thrones’ Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) is a fraud – and worse – when she accidentally meets his wife, Kate (Leslie Mann). Carly suddenly finds herself comforting Kate, and their unlikely friendship […]

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Friday, May 2, 2014 | Filed under: Cinema

How Glasgow Flourished 1714 – 1837, Kelvingrove Art Gallery until 7th Aug, 2014

FREE temporary exhibition – How Glasgow Flourished 1714 – 1837 Georgians and their influence on the city. Its on now until Sunday 17 August, and its free!  How Glasgow Flourished 1714 – 1837 has paintings and objects which tell the story of the Georgian period in Glasgow, explores how during the Georgian period Glasgow grew […]

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Word Play The Tron, Wednesday 7th May, 2014

Word Play   The Tron, 63Trongate, Glasgow G15 HB   Wednesday 7th May – 7.30 p.m.   WORD PLAY is in its usual home, Tron Theatre, 68 Trongate, G1 5HB Glasgow. Theme – Renaissance Brought to you with the usual verve and enthusiasm. WORD PLAY offers an open mic opportunity created by the WORD FACTORY. […]

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Project Cafe Open Mic, 2nd May 6 p.m.

  Tell it slant presents the Project Cafe Open Mic, a place to come and sing, play, draw, or read your stuff to express that Friday feeling. Kids welcome. Food available. BYOB, £1 corkage. This event will follow on from the official opening of the Locavore Mini-Store at 134 Renfrew Street from 12 noon! https://www.facebook.com/events/814557421906113/ […]

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Thursday, May 1, 2014 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events

Circus at Scotstoun Scottish Rugby 3rd and 4th May, 2014

Circus at Scotstoun Scottish Rugby 3rd and 4th May, 2014 Information and Tickets A whole weekend of sevens rugby, music, entertainment and fun – all with a circus fancy dress theme. We asked you to give us ideas for our theme in 2014 and you responded in your hundreds, so thanks for the inspiration.  Scotstoun […]

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| Filed under: Kids and young people

Glasgow University Art Politics Subject Area: Artist’s Film Screenings CCA Fri 9 May 2014

Glasgow UniversityArt PoliticsSubject Area: Artist’s Film Screenings CCA Fri 9 May 2014 6pm, Free on the door, CinemaAges 16+0141 352 4900 A short programme of films by Glasgow-based artists:Tom Varley – Violence. Silence.Maja Borg – On Your Back Woman! (by Wolf Madame)Rachel Sharpe – InterzoneAnne-Marie Copestake – And Under That Introduced by Dominic Paterson. The […]

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Franco-German Film Series Wed 5 March — Wed 2 July 2014 CCA, Glasgow

Franco-German Film Series Wed 5 March — Wed 2 July 2014 CCA 7pm, £3 (£2), CinemaAges 18+Book online / 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events   Franco-German Film SeriesAlle Anderen(Everyone Else) Wed 7 May 2014 Franco-German Film SeriesLa vie de Jésus(The Life of Jesus) Wed 2 April 2014 Franco-German Film SeriesQu’un seul tienne et les […]

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Glasgow Film Festival: St Enoch Centre screenings 10,17 and 24th May

Glasgow Film Festival:St Enoch Centre screenings Saturday 10 May (14.00):Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Saturday 17 May (14.00):Honey I Shrunk the Kids Saturday 24 May (14.00): Big This May, St. Enoch Centre turns 25! To celebrate, the Centre is screening some classic family films from the late 1980s, in association with Glasgow Film Festival. This is a fantastic way […]

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Svengali GFT Sunday 11 May

Svengali15 GFT 12 Rose Street Dates Showing: Sunday 11 May Show Times: 19:30 [ see showings ] Buy Tickets →   When Dixie leaves his small Welsh town, he plans on letting nothing stand in his way of achieving his big dream of becoming the manager of the best rock band in the world. Expanded […]

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The Art of Drawn Movements: Animation Films by Glasgow School of Art AlumniN/C GFT, Saturday 3 May

The Art of Drawn Movements: Animation Films by Glasgow School of Art AlumniN/C 15+ GFT, 12 Rose St Dates Showing: Saturday 3 May Show Times: 13:45 [ see showings ] Buy Tickets →   This event, a collaboration between GFT and The Glasgow School of Art (GSA), celebrates Norman McLaren’s contribution to experimental animation and […]

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