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

Gig: Dear Stars, Admiral Bar, 22nd February, 2014

Dear Stars The Admiral Bar, Waerloo Street, Glasgow Sat 22nd February £7 Also Sean Kennedy and London based outfit El Born who are currently on a full scale UK Tour. You can listen to some Dear Star recordings here: http://www.soundcloud.com/dearstarsmusic http://www.facebook.com/dearstarsmusic

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Theatre: Rough Island, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor, Glasgow. 3 – 8 February

Rough Island Written by Nicola McCartney Directed by Alasdair McCrone Monday 3rd – Saturday 8th Feb Buy tickets online Rough Island is a co-production with Mull Theatre. The play will open and run for a week at Òran Mór then will tour in the Highlands and Islands. Featuring Astrid Azurdia, Barrie Hunter, Helen McAlpine and […]

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Southside Film Festival Film Club Presents: ‘Annie Hall’, The Glad Cafe, Shawlands, Glasgow

Tuesday, February 11, 2014 – 8 p.m. The Glad Cafe   Woody Allen’s classic comedy about life and love for our Valentine’s Day screening. The film follows the ups and downs of the relationship between Annie Hall (Dianne Keaton), a Waspy photographer from the Mid West, and Alvy Singer (Woody Allen), a Jewish New York comedian. […]

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Gig: Jackie Leven Tribute Night, 6th February, Woodend Tennis Club, Jordanhill

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Shadows of the City; Glasgow’s Lost Mansions and Houses by Dan Sweeney.

Dan Sweeney’s book, ‘Shadows of the City; Glasgow’s Lost Mansions and Houses’, illustrates and describes 101 mansions and houses which have been lost to the city. The context of their development is sketched and insights offered into how these symbols of wealth and influence became casualties of change and progress as the city expanded. Details […]

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Gig: Strumsum, Bar Gumbo, Saturday 8th February

After our two gigs as part of Big Burns Supper 2014 it’s time for a brisk lie-down, then a trip up to the Dear Green Place. Come along and join in the big blues party!  Bar Gumbo, Saturday 8th February, 2014. 9.30 – midnight.  

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SPANGLED CABARET 6TH BIRTHDAY!, February 7th

Ladies & Gentleman………….SPANGLED CABARET IS 6 YEARS OLD! Friday, February 7, 2014 – 7:30pm The Flying Duck The eclectic, alternative and often chaotic monthly variety night celebrates in style with a stellar line up! SCUNNER GLASGOW GLAM BANGERS THE CREATIVE MARTYRS DEADLY VIPER GUITAR SQUAD BERT FINKLE & MARKEE DE SAW KIM KHAOS CALUM MACASKILL […]

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WORD PLAY @ the Tron, Spoken Word and Music, Wednesday 5th February

                   WORD PLAY is in its usual home this Wednesday 5th February 2014, 8 p.m. Tron Theatre, 68 Trongate, G1 5HB Glasgow. from 8-late. Theme – ‘Love among the Carnivores – Love Despite’  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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Celtic Connections 2014: Imelda May, Old Fruitmarket. Review P. Keightley

Imelda May Old Fruitmarket Celtic Connections 2014 Imelda rocked the Old Fruitmarket at her Celtic Connections gig.   Sparkling and shimmying she radiated energy as she bounced her mic, clapped her hands and moved freely across the stage – clearly enjoying her set of upbeat tunes.  With her red lips, dramatic quiff and sleek leopard-skin […]

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The Cotton Candy Music Club ft New Town Triptych, John McLinden, Kapil Seshasayee

Thursday, February 6, 2014 8:30pm After our well deserved January break, we’re back for more CCMC at Dram Glasgow. Headlining this one are the most excellent New Town Triptych. Also on the bill is John McLinden, who played near the end of last year, knocked our little cotton socks off and gave us no alternative […]

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Pulse: Glasgow Short Film Festival, The Arches

GSFF presents PULSE Part of the Glasgow Short Film Festival Thu 13 Feb 2014 | 8.30pm doors | 9pm start (60 mins) | £8 + booking fee Buy online Glasgow Short Film Festival visit The Arches for the world premiere of PULSE, a dramatic collaboration between Grammy-nominated British/Bulgarian composer Dobrinka Tabakova and Scottish film-maker Ruth […]

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Young Scotland: A Debate On Independence, The Arches, Glasgow

Sunday Herald and The Arches presents Young Scotland: A Debate On Independence Sat 8 Feb 2014 | 2pm (1 hour 30 mins) | Free but ticketed Yes, no or irrelevant: what do young Scots make of the independence debate so far? Youth unemployment, low pay, student debt, unaffordable housing… There are big challenges ahead for […]

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Exhibition: Gabriella Marcella DiTano: SUPER SIGNS, Arches Glasgow

The Arches presents Gabriella Marcella DiTano: SUPER SIGNS Thu 23 Jan – Thu 27 Feb 2014 Free SUPER SIGNS is an exhibition inspired by the zodiac. The collection of 12 playful compositions are flush with colour and shape, which bring each sign’s characteristic modes to life within their decorated surfaces. Gabriella Marcella DiTano is a […]

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Celtic Connections Announces Winners of Danny Kyle Open Stage 2014

Every year at Celtic Connections the cream of new musical talent perform at Danny Kyle’s Open Stage. A diverse panel of judges – from industry stalwarts to members of the general public – then have the unenviable task of picking just six winners from the fifty five acts who took part. The winners of this […]

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Broadcast Group Art Exhibition, Glasgow

Opening night of the latest group exhibition  In Broadcast Opens Friday, 31st January,2014 Painting, drawing photography, prints. Includes original art by Jenny Robertson. Curated by Wolf Bones (Karen Bones & Michelle Cohen) Broadcast 427 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3LG

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Cinema Listings: The Grovenor, Commencing 1st February, 2014

Cinema Listings: The Grosvenor, Ashton Lane, G12 To book call: 0845 166 6002 Inside Llewyn Davis Follows a week in the life of a young folk singer as he navigates the Greenwich Village folk scene of 1961. Guitar in tow, huddled against the unforgiving New York winter, he is struggling to make it as a […]

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Victoria parkrun, Glasgow – Weekly Free 5km Timed Run

A 5km run – it’s you against the clock. Every Saturday at 9:30am. Victoria Park,Victoria Park Drive, North Glasgow, G14 9NW. Free – Register before first run. Bring printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time. The run for your own enjoyment so don’t worry about […]

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Opportunity for Young People in Glasgow: Beyond The Finish Line

Are you up for the Challenge? WHAT IS BEYOND THE FINISH LINE? Beyond The Finish Line is a one year programme to mobilise young people (16-30) in Glasgow to regenerate their local areas by setting up social enterprises to be tested throughout 2014. They want driven, dynamic young people to come up with social enterprise […]

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The Armstrong Lie: GFT

Friday 31 January – Thursday 6 February GFT, 12 Rose Street, Glasgow This chronicle of Lance Armstrong’s now infamous fall from grace began as an uplifting documentary about his 2009 comeback for the Tour de France. Filmmaker Alex Gibney was granted complete access to the cyclist’s inner circle and filmed telling interviews with everyone from […]

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Exhibition: Model Rail Scotland, SECC, 21st – 23rd February, 2014

Model Rail Scotland 2014 is the biggest model railway show held in Scotland and is a must for every model railway enthusiast. Model Rail Scotland is a great day out for kids and grown ups. At Model Rail Scotland we have extensive trade support to meet all of your modelling needs, societies with prototype and […]

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Valentine’s Day Glasgow 2016: The Glasgow Curry Shop, Ashton Lane

Glasgow’s Love Affair With Curry Romance may be in the air, but you don’t really need someone special in your life to enjoy yourself at this time of year. You can still indulge your love of  Indian cuisine with your friends at The Glasgow Curry Shop in Ashton Lane. This little gem is part of […]

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Open Mic: Jayz Bar, Shawlands, Sunday 2nd February, 2014

Sunday night Open Mic at Jayz Bar and Restaurant Sunday 2nd February Hosted by the Southside Sessions from 8pm til late, all musicians and entertainers welcome.. Acoustic guitar, jam session options, a free drink for the players and good vibes provided! Come along and get involved!! jayz Bar, 87 Kilmarnock Road, Shawlands www.facebook.com/southsidesessions

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Gig: Greendig1 at The Glad Cafe, Friday 31st January, 2014

Greendig1 at The Glad Cafe Friday 31st January Andrea Marini & band, Adam Stafford & Sonny Carntyne Green Party benefit gig at The Glad Cafe, with headlining sets from Adam Stafford and Andrea Marini and his band, with support from Sonny Carntyne. £8 waged, £5 unwaged/NMW. Pay on the door. Click ‘going’ on Facebook and […]

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Clutha – A Celebration, Barrowland – All day event 15th February, 2014

Clutha – A Celebration Barrowland, Saturday 15th February. 2 p.m. start. In contribution to the effort which has seen funds raised for Clutha families and survivors, the all day event is a chance for people to enjoy music in another venue famed for its music. The gig is to reflect, reminisce and most importantly look […]

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Concert: MusicLab and Red Note: One in the Chamber, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 13th February

MusicLab and Red Note: One in the Chamber Thursday 13th February 2014 – 7.30pm AGOS Studio, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Renfrew Street, Glasgow Red Note combines forces with the Royal Conservatoire’s MusicLab for an exciting programme of new music for larger forces. Two great works by German giants from different ends of the 20th century […]

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Muse at St Louis: Spoken Word and Music – 19th February, 2014

The word is out about the Muse@St Louis. Wednesday 19th February Linda Jackson hosts special literary night with guest Lesley Riddoch This will be a very topical and energising evening with music from John Ross and Kirsten Jackson, four new writers and Lesley, reading from her book Blossom and inviting discussion.

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Performance Poetry: Rally and Broad at The Tron

Rally & Broad are coming tae Glasgow! Bringing the usual melange of words, music, lyrical delight and spraff MONTHLY to the Victorian Bar, The Tron Theatre. ‘A honkingly good bill for you to kick us off! Writer & purveyor of dark wordy treats…Kirsty Logan! Beauty & quirks in the songs of Declan Welsh! And the […]

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Writing: Stage to Page, Glasgow

Stage to Page takes place on the last Monday of each month at 7pm, usually in the CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD, although sometimes the collective venture out to other cultural venues across the city. The next events are: Monday 24 February 2014 (Submission deadline: 5pm, Friday 14 February 2014) Guest: Libby McArthur […]

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Gig: The Grand Gestures, CCA, 9th February

The Grand Gestures +Man Without Machines CCA Sun 9 February 2014 8pm, £7 + £1 booking feeAges 18+Book online / 0141 352 4900 The Grand Gestures make their only live appearance supporting their new album Second. Jan Burnett serves up the music, while the vocals are provided, from amongst others; Emma Pollock, Sanjeev Kohli, Jill […]

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Clutha Vaults Benefit Gig, Classic Grand, Saturday 1st February

Clutha Vaults Benefit @ The Classic Grand Saturday 1st February, 4 .m. – 11 p.m. An all day extravaganza charity event Featuring 18 great musical acts, some very special guests, raffles with great prizes & much more. ALL proceeds will be donated to charities to help those affected by the Clutha Vaults tragedy. This event […]

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