I 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. Spring Open Day Concrete Gardens Glasgow
Saturday 30th March, 2024 from 12-3pm Everyone welcome! Come along and celebrate Spring with tasty food, activities, crafts, grow your own kits and a chance to explore the garden and hear about what they’re up to. If you have any questions about attending the event please send a Facebook message Please come along to Concrete […]
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Thursday, March 21, 2024 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
That They May Face The Rising Sun
In Cinemas Throughout Scotland from 26 April, 2024 Irish auteur Pat Collins’ third narrative feature is in cinemas from 26 April That They May Face The Rising Sun is set in rural 1980s Ireland and is an adaptation of the final novel from Booker-nominated Irish writer John McGahern NOMINATED for 11 Irish Film and Television […]
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Perfect Days
22 – 28 March, 2024 Nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 2024 Oscars, the highly anticipated return to fiction feature filmmaking from Wim Wenders (Paris, Texas, Wings of Desire ) takes the seasoned writer-director to Tokyo to tell a story celebrating the hidden joys and minutiae of Japanese culture. In a deeply moving […]
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Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema
Home or Away: Scottish Womens Football During the First World War
Thursday 21 March, 2024, 5.30 – 6.30 p.m. National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EW Free Events – Register at Eventbrite The first women’s football match played in Scotland under football association rules was held at Hibernian Park in 1881. The Scottish home side took the victory over England, with a final […]
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events
Hubert Matiúwàa indigenous Mexican poet with Juana Adcock
Thursday 21 March, 2024 5 p.m. University of Strathclyde, 51 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XU and on Zoom Strathclyde CW & Spanish hosts a special event with indigenous Mexican poet Hubert Matiúwàa alongside his translator Juana Adcock. By Dr. Rodge Glass, Convener of the MLitt in Creative Writing at Strathclyde Strathclyde Creative Writing with Strathclyde Spanish […]
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Monday, March 18, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Last Night From Glasgow Weekender, 12 / 13 April, 2024
Glasgow University Union Debating Chamber, 32 University Ave, Glasgow G12 8LX The LNFG Weekender will take place between Friday April 12th & Saturday April 13th – an afternoon get together may take place on Sunday April 14th Weekend Tickets will garner access to all 3/4 sessions All other ticket types relate to the specific event […]
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| Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, Music
The Knit and Natter Group, Hyndland
The Knit and Natter group at St Bride’s, Hyndland is a free, drop-in event suitable for beginners and experts alike. They are a welcoming group who are happy to share knitting and crochet skills. Their aim, other than having fun and enjoying coffee and cake, is to knit or crochet garments for family, friends and […]
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| Filed under: Community event, Joiners Corner
Book Launch: Leave to Remain: A Snapshot of Brexit
Thursday 21 March 2024, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. College of Arts School of Modern Languages and Cultures Stirling Maxwell Centre John Smith’s Bookstore (University of Glasgow), The Fraser Building University of Glasgow, 65 Hillhead St, Glasgow G12 8QF (and Online Register for Zoom ) Dr Noni Stacey Stirling Maxwell Centre Seminar Art and photography have […]
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Saturday, March 16, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Free Events
Dance Girl, Dance
12 – 30 March, 2024 The screening on Thurs 14 March (20.40) will have an extended introduction to the Dorothy Arzner CineMasters season, by Lauren Clarke of Invisible Women. ‘What’s it for? So you can go home when the show’s over, strut before your wives and sweethearts and play at being the stronger sex for […]
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Friday, March 15, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema
Drive-Away Dolls
15 – 28 March, 2024 Ethan Coen’s solo directorial debut co-written by long-time Coen Brothers collaborator Tricia Cooke, this comedy caper follows Jamie, an uninhibited free spirit bemoaning yet another breakup with a girlfriend, and her demure friend Marian who desperately needs to loosen up. In search of a fresh start, the two embark on […]
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Banel and Adama
16 – 21 March, 2024 A young couple living in remote Senegal, whose star-crossed love is in conflict with family tradition, face a new challenge as drought hits their village. Banel and Adama are fiercely in love. The young couple live in a remote village in northern Senegal and for them, nothing else in the […]
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Showing Up
17 – 24 March, 2024 The latest film from Kelly Reichardt (First Cow, Meek’s Cutoff) first screened at Cannes Film Festival in 2022, and is now finally available for UK cinemas to show — so we are taking the opportunity! Reuniting Reichardt with her regular collaborator Michelle Williams, Showing Up is an understated, character-centred drama […]
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One From the Heart: Reprise
17 and 18 March, 2024 Francis Ford Coppola’s vibrant love story set amidst the neon glitter of Las Vegas returns in mesmerising 4K. Hank and Frannie don’t seem to be able to live together anymore. After a five-year relationship, lustful and dreamy Frannie leaves down-to-earth Hank on the anniversary of their relationship. Each one of […]
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Spring Fairy Fling – The Children’s Wood
Saturday, 23 March, 2024 – from 1 p.m. The Children’s Wood and Meadow Kelbourne/Sanda/Clouston Street, Glasgow G20 8QW Gather, mingle, meet and greet- fairies, magical creatures, forest folk: wake up spring!! With workshops, facepainting, stories, sowing seeds, cakes and drinks.
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Book Launch: For Auld Intensive Purposes by Jim Monaghan
Sunday 17 March, 2024 New wee book by Jim Monaghan “For Auld Intensive Purposes”. The Rum Shack, 657-659 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow G41 2AB Join Jim Monaghan and friends for the launch of his latest collection of poems For Auld Intensive Purposes. The show features live sets from Jim and guest poet Claire Torrance, a Q&A […]
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Exhibition: Eastern Ground
Monday 25th March 2024 – Friday 3rd May 2024 Glasgow City Heritage Trust, 54 Bell St, Glasgow, G1 1LQ Glasgow City Heritage Trust are thrilled to announce that this spring they will be hosting the Eastern Ground exhibition. The Eastern Ground project saw the creation of six stunning handmade garments which celebrate the heritage and people […]
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| Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Pat's Home Page Blog
Spring Egg Decorating at The Kibble
Sunday 24th, March 2024 at 11am-1pm. Kibble Palace, Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 0UE Come along for a creative morning at the inspiring Kibble Palace with Glasgow Flower Gardens Learn how to print impressions of leaves onto eggs with natural, homemade dyes and make them into delicate ornaments. You will take away […]
Janey: On Screen & On Stage
Presented by Cosmic Cat and Hopscotch Films Janey will be out in cinemas across the country from 15 March, 2024 “A great comedian and an extraordinary life” Billy Connolly Janey Godley to tour Scotland with special screenings of the new feature documentary about her life accompanied by an exclusive live stand-up set based around outtakes […]
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Thursday, March 14, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema
Mom – review by Danielle O’Neill
Mom Glasgow FrightFest – part of Glasgow Film Festival, 2024 Mom dares to use the taboo subject of post partum depression combined with what may or may not be supernatural external forces. This is an unsettling, dark film which sees Meredith, a new mother with a seemingly doting husband and a beautiful lavish home, slowly […]
Love Lies Bleeding, GFF24, review by Pat Byrne
Love Lies Bleeding GFF24 Opening Gala Fasten your seatbelts, folks as sex, drugs, violence and bitterness explode onto the screen in Rose Glass’ movie ‘Love Lies Bleeding’. Rose Glass’s second film, following her debut, the critically acclaimed Saint Maud, was the choice for the Opening Gala at GFF24. It premiered at Sundance and the Berlin […]
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The Deep Dark review by Danielle O’Neill
Part of FrightFest at Glasgow Film Festival 2024 UK Premiere “It’s 1856, and in the historic coal mines of Northern France, a group of miners find themselves trapped in the subterranean depths after a cave-in.” Director: Mathieu. Turi Cast: Samuel LeBihan, Amir El Kacem, Jean-Hughes Anglade. It’s a creature feature for the grown ups, characters […]
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Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | Filed under: Film Reviews, Film reviews, Glasgow Film Festival 2024
Launch: Glasgow City of Music
Wednesday, 27 March, 2024 – 7 p.m. Launch of Anthology: Glasgow City of Music edited by Linda Jackson Avant Garde, 34 – 44 King Street, Glasgow G1 5QT Traditional Music: Tuesday International Blues Music: Gus Munro Special Guest Reader: Graham Fulton Also Jennifer Carr, Peter Clive, Lesley O’Brien, Douglas Thomson and more
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Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
First Ever National Black Pudding Day
Monday, 18 March, 2024 Scotland’s black pudding butchers spearhead celebration of peasant staple fare to superfood First ever National Black Pudding Day served up in Scotland Scotland’s current Black Pudding Champion calls for same acclaim as haggis Search begins for Scotland’s best Black Pudding butchers Butchers throughout Scotland are ramping up production of the nation’s […]
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Monday, March 11, 2024 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Audience Award Glasgow Film Festival 2024
The Home Game Icelandic football film The Home Game scoops prestigious Audience Award on closing night of Glasgow Film Festival Smari Gunn and Logi Sigursveinsson’s documentary about plucky underdogs Reynir FC’s bid for Cup glory scored the highest audience score in the Award’s 10-year history Other films shortlisted for the Award, sponsored by MUBI, included […]
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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow – Byres Road Hub
Hub Mondays Hub Mondays are a chance for groups to come in and see the space. If you’re new to the Hub, or if you’re already familiar, come and pop in! There will be tea and coffee, an opportunity to chat to Hub volunteers and network, and dedicated time to see the Byres Community Hub […]
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Sunday, March 10, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
How Do We Talk About Knives – Scottish Writers Centre
7pm Friday 15th March 2024 Contemporary writers in Scotland on names, language and identity CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD Please join the co-editors Rebecca Sharp, Samina Chaudhry and Marcas Mac an Tuairneir, along with writers Carrie Marshall, Xinyi Jiang, Ngan Nguyen and Christie Williamson, for the Glasgow launch of this new anthology exploring […]
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Saturday, March 9, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Born in Kyle – An Afternoon with Billy Kay
Tuesday 19 March, 2024, 4.30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Room 237C, Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane Glasgow G11 6EW Free Event – Book at EventBrite Billy Kay is a well-known writer and broadcaster in the realm of Scottish culture, particularly through his radio and TV documentaries for the BBC and […]
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Friday, March 8, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
10 Years In The Baking – ProjectAbility
16th March – 20th April, 2024 Project Ability, 103 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HD (Opening hours are 11am – 5pm, (Wednesdays – Saturdays, closed Easter Friday).) The Joint Creativity “10 Years in the Baking” exhibition, hosted by the charities Versus Arthritis and Project Ability, is set to open in Glasgow and will display artwork created by […]
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Glasgow Film Festival Industry Programme – 10 Year Vision
Glasgow Film Festival Industry Focus 2024 has unveiled its 10-Year Vision for Glasgow Film Festival’s Industry programme, with ambitious plans to become the UK’s main destination for independent filmmakers Scottish writer-Director Selina Wagner has been awarded £5000 in development funding for animation project Tirrick following success at inaugural Animatic Live Pitches Over 5 days, delegates […]
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I Dream In Photos GFF24
7 and 8 March, 2024 Scottish Premiere Festival alumni Gary Lennon and Ollie Aslin (Casto Spies) explore the life and work of photographer Cathal McNaughton on a hiatus from photography, as he reflects on his impressive and emotionally taxing career. Northern Irish photographer and winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 2018 Cathal McNaughton contemplates the […]
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Wednesday, March 6, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema, Glasgow Film Festival 2024
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