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. Particle Wave – Glasgow Science Festival 2022
Friday 10 June, 2022 at 7 pm Part of Glasgow Science Festival Glasgow Science Centre 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1EA Buy Tickets Under the spectacular dome of the Planetarium at Glasgow Science Centre you can immerse yourself in Particle/Wave. Directed and produced by Alicia Sometimes, in collaboration with artists, poets, and scientists, and using […]
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Thursday, June 2, 2022 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Kids and young people, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
What’s Up Doc at GFT
5 and 8 June, 2022 Screening as part of our Cinemasters: Polly Platt season, co-curated with Invisible Women. This delightful screwball comedy is a brilliant example of the vision and flair that Polly Platt brought to her collaborations with Peter Bogdanovich. Barbra Streisand sparkles as a ditzy but dazzling college dropout who upends the orderly life of Ryan O’Neal’s uptight musicologist across a […]
Sundance Film Festival London Tour 2022 at GFT
10 – 12 June, 2022 Glasgow Film Theatre will be amongst a group of cinemas across the UK hosting screenings as part of the Sundance Film Festival London Tour, giving Glasgow film fans the chance to be the first to see some of the highlights of the festival programme. Showing will be: UK premiere of […]
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Olga at GFT
3 – 9 June, 2022 Olga (Anastasia Budiashkina) is a talented 15-year-old gymnast with a bright future that might take her all the way to the Olympics. Given the chance to train in Switzerland, she leaves Kiev just as Ukraine experiences unprecedented political turmoil. Ruthlessly focused on her training, Olga is left a distant bystander […]
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John Patrick Byrne – A Big Adventure
Until 18 September, 2022 Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AG This is the first retrospective of Scottish artist and writer John Byrne’s illustrious career for more than 20 years. A polymath and cultural icon, John has continued to work, paint and create plays on into his 80’s. This exhibition encapsulates the […]
The Primevals / Reverse Cowgirls – Ukraine Appeal
22 July, 2022 – 7.30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Stereo, 22 – 28 Renfield Street, Glasgow G2 5AR The Primevals and The Reverse Cowgirls will provide a musical evening to raise funds for humanitarian aid to Ukraine- expect loud rock n’roll Entry £8 The Primevals The Reverse Cowgirls Event on Facebook
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Film + Q&A: Zev Robinson’s “Feeding the City”
Tuesday 31 May, 2022 at 8.30 p.m. At Locavore Locavore Govanhill, 349 Victoria Road, Glasgow G42 7SA Created in collaboration with the University of Glasgow Food Sovereignty Network, Feeding the City is Zev Robinson’s documentary about Glasgow’s food culture and its current dilemmas, looking at new initiatives by food businesses and producers, workers and activists […]
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Bard in the Yard
Sunday 5th June, 2022 – 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. 1 hour duration Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow West End Kelvingrove Fountain Bard In The Yard is back as part of Halo Arts’ Summer In the West End programme! 2pm and 6pm on Sunday 5 June at the fountain in Kelvingrove Park King Leonardo @ 2pm William […]
Kelvingrove Outdoor Ceilidh 2022
Saturday 18 June, 2022, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Argyle Street, Glasgow West End G3 8AG Halo Arts and Glasgow Folk Music Workshop The eighth annual outdoor ceilidh on the steps of Kelvingrove Art Gallery. Free, fun, family event. Dance to traditional Scottish music and some modern tunes with musicians from Glasgow […]
Glasgow Contemporary Art Fair 2022 review Pat Byrne
I was delighted to receive an invitation to go along to the Preview of the Glasgow Contemporary Art Fair; Jim an I thoroughly enjoyed being back in the Marquee at Kelvingrove meeting some of the artists, gallery owners and checking out the amazing range of contemporary art on display. Glasgow Contemporary Art Fair continues Saturday, […]
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A Secret Wrapped in Lead
Saturday 28 May, 2022 at 7 p.m. Biggar Corn Exchange, 126a High Street,Biggar, South Lanarkshire, ML12 What’s the price of a secret? Braw Clan is the new Scots language theatre company based in Biggar. We warmly invite you to our performance of A Secret Wrapped In Lead at 7pm on May 28th in the Corn Exchange. In […]
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Friday, May 27, 2022 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Postcards from Scotland Social Gathering and Discussion
Saturday 11 June, 2022 3.30 p.m. until 5.30 p.m. By Centre for Confidence and Wellbeing The Childrens Wood and North Kelvin Meadow, 76 Kelbourne Street, Glasgow G20 8PR Tickets £5 Post-pandemic get together to socialise and discuss some of the big events of our times. About this event As we emerge from the pandemic are […]
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Homeless Project Scotland Fundraiser
Saturday 28th May, 2022 – from midday 45s for 45 A vinyl 45s All-Dayer kicking of 1pm and running right through till midnight! Event by McChuills, Homeless Project Scotland McChuills 80 High St, Glasgow G1 1N Keeping it in the McChuills family, you will see & hear some familiar faces that will delivery a wide mix of […]
Mansfield Park Street Festival
Saturday 11 June, 2022, 12:00-17:00 p.m. Event by Halo Arts 34 Mansfield Street, Glasgow, G11 5QW, United Kingdom Free event Come along for a day of festival fun at Mansfield Park featuring live music, street play, circus performers, farmers market, silent disco and more! Running Order of Performers 11-5pm 11am – Craig Durning 11.20 – […]
The Wanderlust Women – three poems
Poems from the Wanderlust Women, Lesley Benzie, Donna Campbell and Linda Jackson. Recently performed on their trip to Tuscany. At Dieppe Lesley Benzie At Dieppe the ferry approached the same pale cream cliffs that we left ahin in Newhaven. A remnant that we were once o the same landmass afore risin sea levels an a […]
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Vinicombe Street Gala
Saturday 4 June, 2022 Noon till 5 p.m. Fun-filled family event at the Vinicombe Street Piazza, Top of Byres Road, Glasgow West End G12 We Are Halo Arts Featuring live music, samba bands, circus performers, silent disco, children’s activities and more! Vinicombe Street Gala Running Order Saturday 4th June 12-5pm 12noon Black Star Steel Band […]
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Wednesday, May 25, 2022 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Aye Write: Prof Dame Sue Black ‘The Books that Made Me
Review by Mary Irvine A near-full Main Auditorium of the Mitchell library enthusiastically greeted a very popular speaker who was to be interviewed by broadcaster Clare English on the six books that have played a significant part in the life of Professor Sue Black. Sue also has a very long list of other titles and […]
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Alma Wolfson – ‘A Painter’s Passion’
Saturday 23rd April 2022 from 12 till 4pm, DUE TO POPULARITY THE EXHIBITION EXTENDED FOR A WEEK UNTIl 21 MAY. New Solo Exhibition “A Painter’s Passion” Alma Wolfson D.A Alma Wolfson, a graduate of Glasgow School of Art (Textile Design) has a long- established career and celebrates her 80th birthday with this new […]
Outi and Nico at Tchai Ovna
2 June, 2022, 7 pm until 9 pm Tchai-Ovna House of Tea Otago Lane, Glasgow West End G12 8PB Outi Smith Music Outi & Nico will be performing stylish renditions of jazz and blues classics while you relax with a cup of tea. Entry by donation Outi Smith Outi is an accomplished singer, pianist, vocal […]
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Wednesday, May 11, 2022 | Filed under: Gig Guide plus Club Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Performers at Glasgow Jazz Festival 2022
Glasgow Jazz Festival 16 – 19 June 2022 Tickets Tickets go on sale Tuesday 10 May at 4 p.m. www.jazzfest.co.uk Fabulous gigs at venues across the city Opening Night 16 June Ebi Soda take to the Blue Arrow stage on the opening night, thriving on the idea of contradiction the five-piece keep a post-punk DIY […]
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Book Launch: This Script by Jenny Lindsay
Saturday 21 May, 2022m 2 pm – 5 pm The live launch for the new and expanded edition of This Script by Jenny Lindsay. About this event The live launch of This Script, published by Red Squirrel Press. With live performance from Jenny Lindsay and support from Gerry Cambridge, Magi Gibson, Bram Gieben (aka Texture) […]
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Glasgow Science Festival 2022
2 – 12 June, 2022 www.glasgowsciencefestival.org.uk Glasgow Science Festivalon Facebook Tickets Glasgow Science Festival 2022 is making a splash with its theme of ‘Glasgow’s Making Waves’. Venues across the city. Venues include: Glasgow Botanic Gardens, the Riverside Museum and the St Enoch Centre will host 50+ live events during the 16th annual festival. Enjoy wave-themed […]
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Monday, May 9, 2022 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog
Grease The Musical at Websters Theatre Glasgow West End
2 – 4 June, 2022 Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Road, Glasgow G4 9HZ Grease is the word! The ultimate feel-good, pick-me up musical – an electrifying extravaganza, packed with fun, energy and vibrant physicality – Grease! With its phenomenal score, bursting with hits including Summer Nights, Greased Lightnin’, Hopelessly Devoted to You and You’re […]
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Bend It Like Bertie at Websters
24 – 26 May, 2022 Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ Denise Mullen is a divorced mother of two teenagers, cares for her elderly father and has an extremely stressful job. The only thing that is keeping Denise sane is her beloved Celtic. They are stockpiling trophies and Denise knows just how […]
Wake Up Punk at Glasgow Film Theatre
Monday 9 – Thursday 12 May, 2022 Has the legacy of punk been distorted and commodified beyond all recognition? Joe Corre most definitely thinks so. In 2016 the son of Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood burnt millions of pounds worth of punk-era memorabilia in protest. Nigel Askew’s freewheeling documentary recalls the energy and anarchy of the punk era and […]
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Thursday, May 5, 2022 | Filed under: Cinema
Cabaret – 50th Anniversary at Glasgow Film Theatre
6 – 12 May, 2022 An iconic, incredibly stylish study of the hedonism and sexual ambiguity of pre-war Berlin, Cabaret was a huge, multi Oscar-winning hit for choreographer and director Bob Fosse in 1972, and made Liza Minnelli (who won Best Actress) a star. Often described as a musical for people who don’t like musicals, it sets its scene […]
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Wild Men at Glasgow Film Theatre
6 – 12 May, 2022 Glasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose Street, Glasgow G3 6RB If the Coen brothers made a film in Danish it might look a little like Wild Men. Thomas Daneskov’s immensely entertaining crime story/mid-life crisis caper is marbled with comic moments and set amidst some spectacular scenery. Martin (Rasmus Bjerg) has fled his family and the […]
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Creative Conversations: Michael Pederson
Michael Pedersen in Conversation with Colin Herd for Creative Conversations Monday 9 May, 2022 at 1 p.m. University Chapel, Glasgow University Memorial Chapel, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ Free – Register for Tickets About this event Michael Pedersen is a prize-winning Scottish poet, writer, & animateur. He has published two highly acclaimed collections of poetry […]
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Aye Write: The Kavya Prize
Saturday, 21 May, 2022 at 8 p.m. The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN The Kavya Prize aims to celebrate published work and new writing by Scotland’s ethnically diverse communities. The first winner of the Kavya Prize will be announced at the Aye Write Event on 21st May. Founded by Indian-born Scottish author Leela […]
Aye Write: Graeme Thomson with John Dingwall
Themes for Great Cities: A New History of Simple Minds Thursday, 19th May, 2022 at 8 p.m. The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN Buy tickets An illuminating new biography of one of Britain’s most influential bands, written with the full cooperation of Simple Minds Nobody owes us anything, but the Simple Minds story […]
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