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. Sleep at GFT
Friday 12 till Thursday 18 July, 2024 A couple find their marriage deteriorating after a disturbing episode when the husband declares in his sleep, ‘Someone’s inside’. This marks the start of a descent into nerve-jangling horror, described by Parasite director Bong Joon-ho as ‘the most unique horror film and the smartest debut film I’ve seen […]
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Wednesday, July 10, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema
I Used To Be Funny at GFT
Friday 12th – Thursday 18 July, 2024 I Used To Be Funny is a dark dramedy that follows Sam Cowell (Rachel Sennott), an aspiring stand-up comedian and au pair struggling with PTSD, as she decides whether or not to join the search for Brooke (Olga Petsa), a missing teenage girl she used to nanny. The […]
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Younger at GFT
Friday 12 to Thursday 18 July, 2024 Exercise is not a luxury. It is the key to healthy ageing.’ – Olga Kotelko (1919-2014), World record holder – Masters’ athletics In a quiet corner, far removed from big money, celebrity status and drug scandals lies the true value of sport. This is a film about friendship […]
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La Dolce Vita at GFT
Sunday 14 July, 2024 at 3.30 p.m. The biggest hit from the most popular Italian filmmaker of all time, La Dolce Vita rocketed Federico Fellini to international mainstream success — ironically, by offering a damning critique of the culture of stardom. A look at the darkness beneath the seductive lifestyles of Rome’s rich and glamorous, […]
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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind – 20 Anniversary
Wednesday 17 July, 2024 – 8.30 p.m. One of the greatest love stories of our time, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind returns to the big screen this Summer to mark its 20th Anniversary. After a painful breakup, Clementine (Kate Winslet) undergoes a procedure to erase memories of her former boyfriend Joel (Jim Carrey) from […]
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Bringing Up Baby at GFT
Saturday 13 till Tuesday 16 July, 2024 Howard Hawks’ screwball comedy has to be one of the most seductively funny films ever made. Harried palaeontologist David Huxley (Cary Grant) is under pressure to make a good impression on society matron Mrs Random (May Robson), who is considering donating one million dollars to his museum. Huxley […]
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It’s Such A Beautiful Day plus ME
Friday 19 and Saturday 20 July, 2024 Returning to theaters for the first time since 2012, It’s Such a Beautiful Day has been hailed by critics and audiences alike as one of the best animated films of all time. A story in three chapters, It’s Such a Beautiful Day follows Bill, whose mysterious illness means […]
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National Theatre Live: Present Laughter
Thursday 18 July, 2024 at 7 p.m. The multi award-winning production of Noël Coward’s provocative comedy featuring Andrew Scott (Vanya, Fleabag) returns to the big screen. As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis […]
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Take 2: If
Saturday 13 July, 2024 at 11.30 p.m. From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. IF stars Ryan Reynolds, John […]
Funny Features Information Session, Glasgow Film Festival
Are you developing a comedy feature? Is this your first or second feature? GFF’s new talent development lab, Funny Features, is designed to support producers, writers and writer/directors looking to develop and finance comedy projects. Download the application pack (PDF) Over 6 months, successful creative teams will gain access to one-to-one consultancy sessions, online workshops […]
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The Clutha Festival 12 – 14 July, 2024
The Clutha Bar CLUTHA TRUST FEST July 12th-14th 12pm-12am! Thirty Great Acts The Well Happy Band – Ombongo Nambari – Ruff Edge – GRACE – Three Card Trick – Blue Milk – New Vice – Escapade – Bad Boy Boogie – Blue Nicotine – Mothership – Hadrian’s Union – Van Kleef – Moonshine Mojo – […]
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Glasgow Eco Trust’s Health Walks
Health Walks Scotstoun Do you want to get more active, fitter, meet new people and explore the local area? Then come and join one of Glasgow Eco Trust’s health walks which are every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. The health walks programme is part of an active travel programme and open to anyone over 16. The […]
Agent of Happiness
20 – 25 July, 2024 How can you measure happiness? The country of Bhutan invented Gross National Happiness to do just that, and Amber is one of the agents who travels door to door to meet people and measure how happy they really are. He is still living with his elderly mother at the age […]
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Tuesday, July 9, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema
The Old Oak, Screening plus Discussion
Sunday, 28th July 2024 at 2 p.m. followed by discussion Event by Scottish Refugee Council The Seamore Neighbourhood Cinema, 304 Maryhill Rd, Glasgow G20 7YE £6 Tickets Panel Caitlin Reilly: Family Rights Services Case ManagerGary Christie: Head of Policy, Communications and CommunitiesWafa Shaheen: Head of Asylum, Integration & ResettlementScottish Refugee Council Ambassador Event on Facebook
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Short Attention Span Theatre, 10 July, 2024
The Old Hairdresser’s, Renfield Ln, Glasgow, G2 5AR Wednesday 10 July, 2024 7 p;m. The Six Playwrights Arabella by Jennifer MacRaeWhen the Lever Breaks by Chris Patrick Haud Yer Wheest! by Gail Winters Umm Kulthum by Martin Foreman Who Cares Wins by Alistair Maxwell Nifty by Adam McNelis Book Tickets £10
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Ceilidh A New Musical – Cottiers
19 – 22 August, 2024 A Dance, A Dram & A Story This new developmental immersive musical invites audiences to experience one of Scotland’s oldest and most beloved customs. Led by a caller and a traditional Scottish band, CEILIDH leads audiences through steps, songs and stories — while sharing a dram or two along the […]
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Wednesday, July 3, 2024 | Filed under: Dance
Merchant City Festival 2024
19 – 21 July, 2024 Merchant City Festival is back with three fun-filled days of entertainment, market stalls, arts and music brightening up some of the best-loved streets and local venues in and around the Merchant City area. Most events are FREE to attend. Come along with friends and family for a great day out. […]
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Friday, June 28, 2024 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Take 2. The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales
Saturday 29 June, 2024 at 11.30 a.m. GFT, 12 Rose Street, G3 6RB The countryside isn’t always as calm and peaceful as it’s made out to be, and the animals on this farm are particularly agitated: a fox who mothers a family of chicks, a rabbit who plays the stork, and a duck who wants […]
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Dune Parts 1 and 2 at GFT
Sunday 30 June, 2024, 3.30 p.m. Award‐winning director Denis Villeneuve’s two-part adaptation of the iconic sci-fi bestseller has been a critical and box office smash. A mythic and emotionally-charged epic, Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding. GFT is […]
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Soraida: A Woman of Palestine plus Discussion
Saturday 29 June, 2024 at 5.30 p.m. Soraida, A Woman of Palestine captures the reflections, concerns and imagination of a Palestinian woman, her family and her neighbourhood. Produced exactly 20 years ago for Canadian television, it challenged Western depictions of the region and compelled audiences at the time to ask fundamental questions about what life […]
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Thursday, June 27, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema
Pride at GFT 2024
Celebrate Pride at GFT July brings two special event screenings. Hedwig and the Angry Inch 13 July, 2024 – 7.40 p.m. Glasgow based musician, DJ and mutant Pink Pound will perform at the screening of Hedwig and the Angry Inchand you can join them for Bum Notes karaoke at CCA after the film. Buy tickets […]
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The Great Gatsby plus Craig Armstrong Q & A
Wednesday 25 September, 2024 In a career spanning over four decades, Glasgow-born composer Craig Armstrong OBE has become synonymous with the film soundtrack, composing across a wide range of cinema, from blockbusters to low-budget indie hits. Stirring and deeply emotive, his music is immediately recognisable. GFT is delighted to welcome Armstrong for a Q&A on […]
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Mogwai: If The Stars Had A Sound
Sunday 30 June, 2024 at 1 p.m. Following GFT’s sell-out Scottish premiere screening, they’re delighted to bring you another chance to see Mogwai: If the Stars Had a Sound, with an introduction from director Antony Crook. Over 25 years and 10 studio albums — using brute sonic force mixed with subtlety and grace — Mogwai […]
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Network
28 June – 3 July, 2024 Howard Beale, a veteran newscaster, is informed by his ratings-driven network executives that he is about to be dumped because he ‘skews old’. In turn, he uses his next broadcast to announce that he is going to commit suicide on his final programme. An ambitious programming executive convinces her […]
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Bye Bye Tiberias
28 June – 4 July, 2024 GFT, 12 Rose Street, G3 6RB In her early twenties, actress and Succession star Hiam Abbass left her native Palestinian village to follow her dream of becoming an actress in Europe, leaving behind her mother, grandmother, and seven sisters. 30 years later, her filmmaker daughter Lina returns with her […]
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The Bongo Bruce Experience at Websters
Sunday, 28 July, 2024, 7.30 p.m. – 10.00 p.m. Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ The Barking Bongo Bruce Experience is a two piece Psychedelic Rock band. This award-winning, experienced duo will entertain you performing covers from the psychedelic era with arrogant attitude, panache and flamboyant style. Sure to be a great […]
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Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, Music, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Anderston Carnival – The Pyramid
Sunday 23 June, 2024 – 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Part of y WestFest The Pyramid at Anderston *FREE EVENT* First ever WestFest event in the community of Anderston in partnership with The Pyramid. A free and open afternoon of live performances and activities in and around this fantastic community venue including live music, arts […]
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Sunday, June 23, 2024 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Gig Guide plus Club Events, WestFest Glasgow's Cultural and Community Festival
Bard in the Botanics Summer Season 2024
19 June – 17 July, 2024 Bard in the Botanics – ‘Her Infinite Variety’ Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 0UE Part of West Fest JANE EYRE: Outdoors, Glasgow Botanic Gardens 19th June – 6th July, 7.45pm HEDDA GABLER: Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens 20th June – 6th July, 8pm **** THE […]
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Glasgow Jazz Festival 2024
Wednesday 19th – Sunday 23rd June 2024 Glasgow Jazz Festival gets underway for 2024 with performances from some of the biggest names in jazz . There will be concerts across the city in venues including: Saint Luke’s, Mackintosh Church, Òran Mór, Nice n Sleazy, The Griffin and The Glad Café. The festival will showcase everything […]
ALISS Drop In – School of Health and Wellbeing – Byres Road Hub
ALISS Community Drop In Sessions Third Friday of the Month 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. I’ll be guest at the Community Spotlight on Friday 21st June talking about the website; how Pat’s Guide to Glasgow West End came into creation, how it has developed. I’ll mention the importance of web accessibility and Jim will talk […]
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