Vocal, Piano and Zephyrus Wind Quintet Recital

Wellington Church 77 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Soprano Virginia Lafean and pianist Han Yin Lim’s programme will include Francis Poulenc’s 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 Rossini’s The Barber of Seville Overture, ending with a piece to make the […]

Free

Holyrood Pleasure Gardens Summer Fete

Holyrood Pleasure Gardens Holyrood Crescent and Holyrood Quadrant, Glasgow

Holyrood 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.

Free – £3

Alastair Savage Trio, Scots Fiddle Old and New

Kingsborough Gardens Sanctuary 79 Hyndland Rd, Glasgow

In recognition of his 50th birthday, one of Scotland’s 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) ‘A must for aficionados’ (Herald) ‘Panache, grace and affection’ […]

£10 – £14

Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church presents Open Church

Kelvinside Parish Church Observatory Road

Designed 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. ‘Open Church’ gives opportunity to visit our magnificient  building; to admire the glass and architecture and/or simply to sit and frelect quietly and privately.

Free

First Anniversary Concert – Bach Cantatas BWV 21 & 129

St. Bride's Church 69 Hyndland Road

The 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: […]

Free

Big Vern ‘N’ The Shootahs

Òran Mór 731-735 Great Western Rd

What’s 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 they’re ready to knock your socks off. Renowned as the ultimate feel-good party band, you are guaranteed a spectacular show with some […]

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Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar

Glasgow Botanic Gardens 730 Great Western Road

Outdoor Shakespeare returns to the Botanic Gardens with this epic new production of the Bard’s political thriller, “Julius Caesar”. When Caesar’s popularity with the people threatens the city’s 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

Henry IV

Kibble Palace Glasshouse 730 Great Western Road

Shakespeare’s 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 Shakespeare’s most vivid […]

PAINTINGS ON RAILINGS

PAINTINGS ON RAILINGS

Railings at Botanic Gardens and Queen Margaret Drive

The 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)

Free

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, […]

Free
A Window on Ukraine – photographs by Robert Burns

A Window on Ukraine – photographs by Robert Burns

Hillhead Library 348 Byres Road

This 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 […]

Free

Transcendental Meditation – What’s the Difference?

Woodlands Workspace 66 Ashley Street

Fraught with stress? Consider Transcendental Meditation. It’s 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 – not escaping, but going to deeper levels where the pressures of life don’t intrude. Enjoy profound rest. Health, clarity and […]

Free

Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church presents Open Church

Kelvinside Parish Church Observatory Road

Designed 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. ‘Open Church’ gives opportunity to visit our magnificient  building; to admire the glass and architecture and/or simply to sit and frelect quietly and privately.

Free
Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar

Glasgow Botanic Gardens 730 Great Western Road

Outdoor Shakespeare returns to the Botanic Gardens with this epic new production of the Bard’s political thriller, “Julius Caesar”. When Caesar’s popularity with the people threatens the city’s 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

A Window on Ukraine – photographs by Robert Burns

Hillhead Library 348 Byres Road

This 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 […]

Free
A Window on Ukraine – photographs by Robert Burns

A Window on Ukraine – photographs by Robert Burns

Hillhead Library 348 Byres Road

This 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 […]

Free
A Window on Ukraine – photographs by Robert Burns

A Window on Ukraine – photographs by Robert Burns

Hillhead Library 348 Byres Road

This 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 […]

Free