YOKER SPRING FESTIVAL
Riverside Event Space Dumbarton RoadCome and join us for a fun filled gala day where there will be something for everyone! Catch some live music from samba drummers, choirs, cover bands and community groups from across the West End. There will also be the Partick Farmers Market, street theatre, pop up workshops, face painting and lots more. This promises […]
Vocal, Piano and Zephyrus Wind Quintet Recital
Wellington Church 77 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, United KingdomSoprano Virginia Lafean and pianist Han Yin Limâs programme will include Francis Poulencâs Fiancailles pour Rire, a Chinese folk song, and an aria from the Japanese opera YĹŤzuru. Zephyrus Wind Quintet, named after the Greek god of the west wind, will perform Rossiniâs The Barber of Seville Overture, ending with a piece to make the […]
Holyrood Pleasure Gardens Summer Fete
Holyrood Pleasure Gardens Holyrood Crescent and Holyrood Quadrant, GlasgowHolyrood Pleasure Gardens Summer Fete. Fun for all the family in these beautiful private gardens. Live music, food, stalls, bouncy castle, bric-a-brac, and lots of fun games for kids. Children go free.
Alastair Savage Trio, Scots Fiddle Old and New
Kingsborough Gardens Sanctuary 79 Hyndland Rd, GlasgowIn recognition of his 50th birthday, one of Scotlandâs leading traditional fiddlers celebrates with an extra special concert for WestFest accompanied by his two closest collaborators from the past two decades, Euan Drysdale (guitar/piano) and Iain Crawford (double bass). (concert duration just over one hour approx) âA must for aficionadosâ (Herald) âPanache, grace and affectionâ […]
Organ Music for a Summer Afternoon
Kelvinside Parish Church Observatory RoadHear our wonderful Willis organ as you enjoy and explore the beauty of the building. Donations welcome.
Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church presents Open Church
Kelvinside Parish Church Observatory RoadDesigned by James Sellars in 1876 and modelled on La Sainte Chapelle in Paris, he church contains five stained glass windows by Burne-Jones, Cottier, Stringley-Hunt, Meikle and Sadie McLellan. âOpen Churchâ gives opportunity to visit our magnificient building; to admire the glass and architecture and/or simply to sit and frelect quietly and privately.
First Anniversary Concert – Bach Cantatas BWV 21 & 129
St. Bride's Church 69 Hyndland RoadThe Glasgow Bach Cantata Project brings together some of our finest professional, student and amateur musicians to perform JS Bach's 200+ cantatas over the coming years. At this our 7th concert, also celebrating our first anniversary, come and hear BWV 129 Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott and BWV 21 Ich hatte viel BekĂźmmernis. Director: […]
Big Vern ‘N’ The Shootahs
Ăran MĂłr 731-735 Great Western RdWhatâs got 18 legs, four horns and will leave you smiling, sweaty with sore feet and hoarse from singing? It means Big Vern n the Shootahs are back onstage at Oran Mor and theyâre ready to knock your socks off. Renowned as the ultimate feel-good party band, you are guaranteed a spectacular show with some […]
Julius Caesar
Glasgow Botanic Gardens 730 Great Western RoadOutdoor Shakespeare returns to the Botanic Gardens with this epic new production of the Bardâs political thriller, âJulius Caesarâ. When Caesarâs popularity with the people threatens the cityâs democracy, a group of conspirators decide to take action and unleash civil war on the streets of Rome. Join Bard in the Botanics for this fast-paced, exciting […]
Henry IV
Kibble Palace Glasshouse 730 Great Western RoadShakespeareâs great historical drama is adapted for just 4 actors in the stunning and intimate surroundings of the Kibble Palace Glasshouse. As the ailing King Henry IV faces rebellion and war, his son and heir prefers to waste his time in taverns. Fathers and sons take centre stage - alongside one of Shakespeareâs most vivid […]
PAINTINGS ON RAILINGS
Railings at Botanic Gardens and Queen Margaret DriveThe annual display of local artists showing their paintings, drawings, ceramics and jewellery for sale. Please note - weather dependent! To exhibit, please contact Selma on selmasilkbatik@hotmail.com (Modest charge to exhibit)
West End Bus Fest
Experience the sites and sounds of public transport from a bygone age with GVVT's West End Bus-Fest. Free vintage bus service around the west end, from the Riverside Museum, Pointhouse Place, Glasgow, G3 8RS. Board and alight at any bus stop on the route by signalling the driver to stop. Route runs via Byres Rd, […]
A Window on Ukraine – photographs by Robert Burns
Hillhead Library 348 Byres RoadThis exhibition offers distinctive observations and reflections of the Ukraine over several years between 2007 and 2012 by Glasgow-based photographer Robert Burns. The exhibition demonstrates his keen interest and empathy for the ordinary people in Kyiv and other nearby towns and cities. He has recorded the joys of Ukrainian life, the weddings, the festivals, children […]
QUEEN MARGARET DRIVE FESTIVAL
Queen Margaret DriveThe hugely popular Queen Margaret Drive Festival is back for WestFest this year! This colourful, vibrant and accessible street festival has become one of the most popular community events in West Glasgow, reaching over 3000 unique attendees each year. This year our stage will be filled with the best of Glasgow Westâs musical talent and […]
Transcendental Meditation – Whatâs the Difference?
Woodlands Workspace 66 Ashley StreetFraught with stress? Consider Transcendental Meditation. Itâs natural, scientifically verified and easy to learn. Practised for 20 minutes twice a day. Close the eyes and transcend to find comfort in your own inner silence â not escaping, but going to deeper levels where the pressures of life donât intrude. Enjoy profound rest. Health, clarity and […]
Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church presents Open Church
Kelvinside Parish Church Observatory RoadDesigned by James Sellars in 1876 and modelled on La Sainte Chapelle in Paris, he church contains five stained glass windows by Burne-Jones, Cottier, Stringley-Hunt, Meikle and Sadie McLellan. âOpen Churchâ gives opportunity to visit our magnificient building; to admire the glass and architecture and/or simply to sit and frelect quietly and privately.
Julius Caesar
Glasgow Botanic Gardens 730 Great Western RoadOutdoor Shakespeare returns to the Botanic Gardens with this epic new production of the Bardâs political thriller, âJulius Caesarâ. When Caesarâs popularity with the people threatens the cityâs democracy, a group of conspirators decide to take action and unleash civil war on the streets of Rome. Join Bard in the Botanics for this fast-paced, exciting […]
A Window on Ukraine – photographs by Robert Burns
Hillhead Library 348 Byres RoadThis exhibition offers distinctive observations and reflections of the Ukraine over several years between 2007 and 2012 by Glasgow-based photographer Robert Burns. The exhibition demonstrates his keen interest and empathy for the ordinary people in Kyiv and other nearby towns and cities. He has recorded the joys of Ukrainian life, the weddings, the festivals, children […]
A Window on Ukraine – photographs by Robert Burns
Hillhead Library 348 Byres RoadThis exhibition offers distinctive observations and reflections of the Ukraine over several years between 2007 and 2012 by Glasgow-based photographer Robert Burns. The exhibition demonstrates his keen interest and empathy for the ordinary people in Kyiv and other nearby towns and cities. He has recorded the joys of Ukrainian life, the weddings, the festivals, children […]
A Window on Ukraine – photographs by Robert Burns
Hillhead Library 348 Byres RoadThis exhibition offers distinctive observations and reflections of the Ukraine over several years between 2007 and 2012 by Glasgow-based photographer Robert Burns. The exhibition demonstrates his keen interest and empathy for the ordinary people in Kyiv and other nearby towns and cities. He has recorded the joys of Ukrainian life, the weddings, the festivals, children […]
