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Glasgow Gig: Big Boy Bloater, Nice n Sleazy, Saturday 22nd March, 2014

 BIG BOY BLOATER   Doors: 19:30 Price: £9 Entry: 18+ ID Required Buy Tickets Nice N Sleazy presents: BIG BOY BLOATER Saturday 22 March @ Nice N Sleazy, Glasgow Big Boy Bloater is a well known figure on the Blues and Roots circuits and packs a mean punch with his latest band The Limits. Described […]

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Glasgow gig: The Bismarck, Ex Wives, Bite, The Phar’I-Sees – Thirteenth Note, Saturday 22nd March

Saturday 22 THE BISMARCK (Seattle) / EX-WIVES / BITE / THE PHAR’I-SEES 13th Note Saturday 22nd March, 2014 The Bismarck – North Dakota’s shame is Seattle’s gain. Ragged bunch of fugitives driven mad by the endless highways of Northwestern America returns to this tartan landscape after 18 months lost with 12” sheets of pallid vinyl […]

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Etailer Marisota brings its first regional Shapeology Pop Up Shop to Glasgow,20th – 23rd March

Etailer Marisota brings its first regional Shapeology Pop Up Shop to Glasgow Thursday, 20 March to Sunday, 23 March  220 Buchanan St, Glasgow G1 2FF Further details:  Marisota is part of J D Williams, the UK’s largest independent multi-channel Home Shopping retailer.  Its Shapeology concept is an evolution in fashion design and offers women of […]

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Glasgow gigs: Solas Festival, The Glad Cafe, Thursday 27th March

Solas Festival The Glad Cafe, Thursday 27th March, 2014 We’re bringing a night of Solas Festival’s favourite new music and caberet to The Glad Cafe In what promises to be a great gig! We have the wonderful Genesee The spectacular Chrissy Barnacle the frankly arresting The Creative Martyrs And headlining, we have the sensational LEO […]

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EFC: In aid of Yorkhill Children’s Charity, Bombskare, Esperanza, Skarsoles, The Ferry 4th May, 2014

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Glasgow gigs: The Iqons, Stereo, March 21st, 2014

    The Iqons     Stereo     Friday, March 21 7 p.m.   Playing alongside Revolving Doors (www.facebook.com/doorsarerevolving) and TBC. Tickets are £6 on the door, but as per usual see us for a cheeky wee discount.Doors at 7pm, get a few drinks in after too? 🙂 www.facebook.com/theiqonsband Stereo Cafe Bar20 – 28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow G2 […]

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Fiction Readings at the Albany Glasgow. New work and classic short fiction. March/April

Fiction Readings at the Albany Starting Wednesday 19th March, from 6.30pm until 9pm. Readings by seven writers, some music and visual art. The entry fee is £3. Please come along and enjoy excellent new work, as well as readings of selected classic short fiction. There will be some time for drinks and discussion afterwards. The […]

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The Scottish Poetry Slam Championships, OranMor, Sunday 16th March

The Scottish Poetry Slam Championships Sunday 16th Of Mar 2014 – Comedy Festival, Doors 7 p.m. Starts 8 p.m. Slam Poetry is the wild child of literature. A live competition between poets of all styles – rhymers and rappers, ranters and ravers. Tonight everybody who has won a Poetry Slam this year goes head to […]

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A Play, A Pie and A Pint: Auntie Agatha Comes To Tea by George Milne, 17 – 22nd March, OranMor

 A Play A Pie & A Pint March 17th – 22nd Auntie Agatha Comes To Tea by George Milne This play is a co-production with Aberdeen Performing Arts. Auntie Agatha Comes To Tea will be performed at The Lemon Tree in Aberdeen from 25th – 29th March. Click here for more details. Damien and Martin […]

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St Margaret of Scotland Hospice Celtic Ceilidh Dinner & Dance, Friday 21st March, 2014

St Margaret of Scotland Hospice Celtic Ceilidh Dinner & Dance Friday 21st Of March 2014 – The Auditorium, OranMor, top of Byres Road, G12 Join us from 7pm for a three course meal and entertainment before joining in the Celtic Ceilidh or alternatively join us from 10pm for entry just to the Ceilidh itself. Tickets […]

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Glasgow International Comedy Festival: Rob Beckett, OranMor, 27th March, 2014

Rob Beckett: LIVE   Thursday 27th Of Mar 2014 – Comedy @ The Venue, OranMor, top of Byres Road, G12 Multi award winning comedian Rob Beckett has extended his national tour due to outstanding demand. Rob and his trademark grin will be travelling across the country with his highly anticipated debut UK tour. The plan […]

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Glasgow Theatre and Comedy: Soft Play Area: Watch with Baby Comedy, 23rd March

Soft Play Area: Watch with Baby Comedy OranMor, Top of Byres Road Sunday 23rd Of Mar 2014 – Comedy @ The Venue   G;asgpw International Comedy Festival Janey Godley, Billy Kirkwood, Mark Nelson and Jojo Sutherland tell jokes for grown ups at a comedy gig you can take your 0-2 year to. The Soft Play area […]

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SWC, Spring Speakeasy, Evening of Recitals, Poetry, Short Stories, CCA, Tuesday 18th March

SWC ‘Spring Speakeasy’ Tuesday 18th March, 7 p.m.   CCA An evening of recitals of poetry and short stories in English, Gaelic and Scots, from SWC members. Reading one’s own work is a vital experience for writers as a means to gain feedback and develop their own voice. Everyone is welcome, members and non-members Event […]

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Creative Writing with Dr Linda Jackson. Spring, 2014, University of Strathclyde

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Aye Write Festival: An Audience with Liz Lochhead, 6th April, 6 p.m. Mitchell Library

An Audience with Liz Lochhead 6 Apr 2014  •  6:00 P.M – 7:00 P.M  •  Mitchell Library, North Street The national Makar returns to Aye Write! – spend some time in the company of a real national treasure! Spend some time in the company of a real national treasure! The term is bandied about too […]

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Aye Write: Tom Leonard with Tam Dean Burn, new Scots translation Mother Courage, 6th April

Tom Leonard and Tam Dean Burn: Mother Courage 6 Apr 2014  •  7:30 P.M – 8:30 P.M  •  Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN A new Scots translation of Bertolt Brecht’s great anti-war play of the twentieth century. Mother Courage by Bertolt Brecht is the great anti-war play of the twentieth century. Here Tom […]

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Glasgow Theatre: Your Disco Needs You, The Mitchell, 25 – 26 October. Auditions May/June

Your Disco Needs You The Musical will find a special place in your heart – a heart-warming, feel-good story that raises the awareness of breast cancer. Kylie Minogue’s songs are used to tell the story of five women coming together to help save their dance class from closing. The musical will be shown at: The […]

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Glasgow Sport: Sainsbury’s Glasgow Grand Prix, Diamond League, register now.

Register now to receive priority ticketing information Sainsbury’s Glasgow Grand Prix 11th and 12th July, 2014 Hampden Park The Sainsbury’s Glasgow Grand Prix is part of the prestigious IAAF Diamond League, taking place on the 11th and 12th July 2014 at Hampden Park. This unmissable athletics meet will welcome the world’s best athletes. Register now […]

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Glasgow’s Affordable Vintage Fair, Glasgow Uni Union, Saturdy 15th March, 2014

Glasgow’s Affordable Vintage Fair 15th March 12 – 5 p.m. Glasgow University Student Union32 University Avenue – Glasgow G12 8LXDetails Glasgow, we’re back! Calling at Glasgow University Union, expect 40 of the UK’s premiere leading traders bringing affordable vintage fashion and accessories from the 20s and on.   Featured in ELLE, GRAZIA, STYLIST & VOGUE, we’re going […]

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Commonwealth Youth Dance Festival, The Tramway 10 – 12 July, 2014

COMMONWEALTH YOUTH DANCE FESTIVAL 10th – 12th July, 2014 25 Albert Dr, Glasgow G41 2PE We’re staging the first ever Commonwealth Youth Dance Festival this year – Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 July – bringing together 36 youth dance groups from Australia, Canada, England, India, Malta, Namibia, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South Africa and […]

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Art Glasgow: Scottish Gold Exhibition, The Hunterian, From 14th March – 15 June

Scottish Gold 14 March – 15 June 2014 Hunterian Art Gallery, University Avenue, G12Admission £5.00/£3.00 This major new exhibition features a spectacular array of Scottish gold items from the Bronze Age to the present. Focussing on the occurrence of gold in Scotland and Scottish gold mining, Scottish Gold offers a unique opportunity to learn about […]

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Glasgow Cinema: Barefoot in Business – Film Screening, Strathclyde Uni, 19th March, 2014

main content Barefoot in Business –Film Screening Event Date: 19 March 2014 Arrival from 16.30, event starts 17.00, event ends 19.00 Collins Building, University of Strathclyde You are warmly invited to attend the ‘Barefoot in Business’ film screening hosted at the University of Strathclyde in conjunction with Scrumptious Productions and the Enterprise Research Centre. With […]

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Glasgow Books and Talks: MAP Reading Group Sick Sick Sick: The Books of Ornery Women

MAP Reading GroupSick Sick Sick: The Books of Ornery Women Thursday 24 April 2014 CCA 6.30pm, FREE, ClubroomAges 15+Book online / 0141 352 4900 A reading project examining a radical or ‘bludgeoned’ subjectivity of female writers. Initiated by Emma Balkind and Laura Edbrook in association with MAP. Our readings will contrast the work of new […]

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Glasgow Cinema: Franco-German Film Series, CCA, Until 2nd July, 2014

Franco-German Film Series Wednesday 5 March — Wednesday 2 July 2014 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 We invite you to explore French and German […]

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Glasgow International Comedy Festival 2014, St Patrick’s Day Irish Comedy Special, The Stand

St Patrick’s Day Irish Comedy Special! Monday 17th March. (8.30pm) The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, G3 The only way to celebrate St. Patricks Day! Ireland’s finest under one roof. Excellent value showcase featuring four of the best Celtic comics you’re likely to see. Book early to avoid disappointment. With Neil Dougan, Kevin Gildea, Elaine Malcolmson […]

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Glasgow Cinema: Lock Up Your Daughters Film Making Group, CCA, 25th March

Lock Up Your DaughtersFilm Making Group CCA Tuesday 25 March 2014 7pm – 9pm, FREEAges: 14+Book now on 0141 352 4900 Lock up Your Daughters Filmmaking is a queer collective who have made various short films and music videos over the past two years of their existence. They offer everyone at all levels of experience […]

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Glasgow Cinema: Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2014, Call for entries.

Call for entries: Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2014  Deadline: Saturday 31 May The Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2014 is now open for entries, offering both emerging and established filmmakers the opportunity to engage with new, international audiences and interact with some of the biggest personalities in the film industry today. ASFF 2014 takes place 6–9 November 2014, […]

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Glasgow Cinema: Family Life, GFT, Tuesday 18th March

Family Life15 GFT, 12 Rose Street Dates Showing: Tuesday 18 March Show Times: 20:30 [ see showings ] Buy Tickets →   Ken Loach’s award-winning feature, Family Life , follows the fate of nineteen-year-old Janice (Sandy Ratcliff), who loses her right to self-determination after she becomes pregnant. Once her parents force her to have an […]

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Glasgow Cinema: An Oversimplification of Her Beauty, GFT, 14 – 16th March

An Oversimplification of Her Beauty12A GFT, 12 Rose Street Dates Showing: Friday 14–Sunday 16 March Show Times: times vary [ see showings ] Buy Tickets →   The film is a playful, exhilaratingly inventive reflection on the messy, heartbreaking business of unrequited love. Filmmaker Terence Nance is besotted with Namik Minter and aims to win […]

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Glasgow Cinema: The Rocket, GFT, 14 – 20th March

The Rocket12A GFT, 12 Rose Street Dates Showing: Friday 14–Thursday 20 March Show Times: times vary [ see showings ] Buy Tickets →   Young Ahlo is believed to bring bad luck to his tribe. After his family are forced to leave their home by a duplicitous Australian energy company, the put-upon but ambitious child […]

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