Thomas Mann: Lübeck Roots to Californian Exile
2025-06-19 13:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Goethe-Institut Glasgow, 3 Park Circus, Glasgow, GG3 6AX, United Kingdom
This year sees the 150th anniversary of Thomas Mann’s birth – one of Germany most important authors and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature. To mark the occasion, we invite you to join us for an enjoyable afternoon exploring some of the key stages in Thomas Mann’s life. Embark on a short journey to places that were closely connected with the life of this great writer. Learn more about the people who were important to him and inspired his works. Feel free to bring along your favorite book by the author. You can test your knowledge with a short quiz at the end!
The event is held in German and is ideal for learners with some knowledge of German (B1 and higher).
https://www.goethe.de/ins/gb/en/sta/gla/ver.cfm?event_id=26672366
https://www.instagram.com/goetheinstitut_glasgow/

Bottomless Kebab Night
2025-06-19 18:00 - 21:30 | Bazaar by Habibi, 18 Gibson St, Glasgow, G12 8NX, United Kingdom
Bottomless Kebabs Are Here… Yes, you read that right – all you can eat kebabs!
Join us on Thursday the 19th of June for our Bottomless Kebab Night. You’ll have 1.5 hours to feast on as many juicy kebabs as you can handle as well as free BYOB. There’s only one rule: no seconds until you finish your first. No plate left behind.
On the night you will be able to choose from:
Jujeh Kebab
Jujeh Kebab Tond
Koobideh Kebab
Grilled Chicken Wings
All will be served with bread, rice and shirazi salad as standard.
Tables are required to be returned strictly at the end of your slot time.
Tickets are required and you can choose between our two slots: 6pm-7.30pm or 8pm-9.30pm.

https://www.instagram.com/bazaarbyhabibi/

TALKS PROGRAMME: THE NEW WESTERN CAMPUS OF GLASGOW UNIVERSITY
2025-06-19 19:00 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
Glasgow University’s new Western Campus is rapidly expanding with the completion of the James McCune Smith Learning Hub, Clarice Pears building, Advanced Research Centre (ARC) and Adam Smith Business School. These new buildings surround the central open space of St Mungo’s Square and the innovative Rain Gardens, which together form an attractive new public pedestrian and cycle route between Byres Road and the Art Gallery. Presented by Peter Haggarty, Director, University of Glasgow Estates Department.
All talks are fully illustrated and begin at 7pm. Arrive early to be sure of a seat.
For more information, please contact info@westfest.uk

THE GLASGOW BARONS: LOOPED IN TIME
2025-06-19 19:30 | Govan & Linthouse Parish Church, 796 Govan Road, G51 2YL
Experience the electrifying energy of
The Glasgow Barons in a stunning string
showcase! From the rhythmic drive
of Romero’s Suite to Vivaldi’s dazzling
Double Violin Concerto and the hypnotic
minimalism of Adams’ Shaker Loops,
this concert promises passion, precision,
and power. Don’t miss this unforgettable
musical journey! Disabled access.
£5 / £1 CONCESSION
Fb: theglasgowbarons

THE CUSP FOR SURVIVAL
2025-06-19 19:30 | Wellington Church, 77 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LE, United Kingdom
Join us for a fun (and hopefully dramatic) reading of the final act of The Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder. This is about the survival of humanity! Also, an Open Mic for poetry reading. Contact Robin Green (munrowalker@ntlworld.com) to book a slot or to volunteer to read a part.
DONATIONS TO CLIMATE COALITION WELCOME
Fb: Kelvin West Parish Glasgow

JAZZGLOWGALS SUMMER CONCERT & SINGALONG
2025-06-19 19:30 - 20:45 | Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Saltoun Street, Glasgow, G12 9AR
Please join us for our summer concert where we offer an exciting collection of jazz, acapella and popular songs in 3 part harmony and then we invite you to sing a few tunes along with us. We are always happy to welcome new members!
Fb: JazzGlow Community Choir

LIVE MUSIC THURSDAYS
2025-06-19 21:00 | Grosvenor Cafe, 24 Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 8SJ
Kick off your weekend early at Grosvenor Café with an exciting evening of live music every Thursday from 9pm. Enjoy a vibrant mix of local talent and rising stars bringing everything from acoustic soul to upbeat covers. With delicious food, cocktails, and a buzzing atmosphere, it’s the perfect midweek lift.
www.grosvenorcafe.co.uk/whats-on
Insta: grosvenorcafegla

CHORAL MUSIC FOR THE SOLSTICE
2025-06-19 21:00 - 22:00 | University Of Glasgow Memorial Chapel, 1 The Square, University Avenue, G12 8QQ
The Chapel Choir’s annual late-night concert for the longest day, this year including John Rutter’s Hymn to the Creator of Light, and highlights from the Chapel Choir’s upcoming tour to the Outer Hebrides. Free concert, no advance booking needed but strictly first come, first served. Arrive early to avoid disappointment!
Fb: guchapelchoir

HILLHEAD BOOKCLUB TURNS 15 - BIRTHDAY WEEK
2025-06-20, 2025-06-21 | Hillhead Bookclub, 17 Vinicombe Street, Glasgow, G12 8SJ
Look out for some classic Bookclub Nights & Days, BYOB, Granny would be proud Vintage Market, free haircuts, the original Drag Bingo and much more….
www.hillheadbookclub.co.uk
Insta: @hhbookclub

MACHAIR SOUNDWALK
2025-06-20, 2025-06-21 | Snow Bridge, Kelvingrove Park (South Entrance), G11 6PB
Bring a smartphone and headphones to be transported to the Western Isles… Machair is an immersive soundwalk that explores the unique coastal grasslands of the Uists through spoken word, song, and soundscapes compositions. Developed in partnership with communities on Uist, this free 40-minute self-guided circular walk is mapped to Kelvingrove Park, starting at Snow Bridge (G11 6PB)
Available to participate at all times.
uistsoundwalks.org
Insta: @uist.soundwalks

THE POWER OF THE NATURAL WORLD - A SERIES OF ABSTRACT LANDSCAPES
2025-06-20 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-21 12:00 - 18:00 | Nicoll’s Gallery, 656 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G11 6RA
“The Power of the Natural World” is the current exhibition by artist, Rab Wilson. His process involves investigating the power of nature. He has done this through re-creating light, texture, shapes, form, line and colour. He does not attempt to be representational, instead producing his own original images to convey what inspires him from Mother Earth.
THU 22ND – SUN 25TH MAY
THU 19TH – SUN 22ND JUNE
12-6PM (12-9PM ON FRIDAY)
Insta: @artistrabwilson

HIGHLAND DANCE AND SCOTTISH MUSIC
2025-06-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Kelvinside Parish Church, Observatory Road
Highland dance display from tots to adults.
DONATIONS WELCOME!
Fb: Merody Campbell School Of Dance

Come and try Pétanque (French Boules) with Glasgow Pétanque Club at Willow Bank Bowling Club
2025-06-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Willowbank Bowling Club, 36 Downside Road, Dowanhill, G12 9DW
Glasgow Pétanque Club invites you to come along to the piste at Willow Bank Bowling Club to try out Pétanque (French Boules).
Equipment, coaching and refreshments available. New members welcome.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
2025-06-20 19:00 | Grosvenor Cafe, 24 Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 8SJ
Start your weekend in style with Friday Night Live at Grosvenor Café. From 7pm, enjoy a hand-picked line-up of talented musicians delivering a feel-good soundtrack for your night. Pair the music with mouth-watering food, your favourite drinks, and a lively setting that sets the tone for the weekend ahead.
www.grosvenorcafe.co.uk/whats-on
Insta: grosvenorcafegla

Glasgow University Union Open Mic
2025-06-20 19:00 - 23:00 | Glasgow University Union, 32 University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LX
Our entertainments committee will host an open mic/live music which will be student-led in the historic Beer Bar.

AN EVENING WITH BIG VERN N THE SHOOTAHS
2025-06-20 19:30 | Cottiers Bar, Theatre and Restaurant, 93-95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow, G11 5PU
What’s got 18 legs, 4 horns and leaves you smiling, sweaty and hoarse from singing? It means Big Vern n the Shootahs are back and they’re ready to knock your socks off! Renowned as the ultimate party band, you’re guaranteed a spectacular live show with some of the funkiest vibes you’ll have ever heard from Glasgow’s nine piece phenomenon. 14+ only, under 16’s accompanied.
Insta: @Cottiersglasgow

THE INTERNATIONAL CEILIDH
2025-06-20 19:30 | Òran Mór, 731-735 Great Western Rd, G12 8QX
“The International Ceilidh brings together students and families from all over the world and the west end’s local community for an evening of dance and entertainment. A live band will explain each and every dance for those who are new to the ceilidh tradition. We are delighted to include children who are welcome at the event, free entry for those 16 years and under!
So if you’d like to enjoy meeting new people and trying out a new dance, join us at The International Ceilidh!
Entry by the door on Great Western Road, Oran Mor, top of Byres Road.”
£12 / CHILDREN GO FREE

IN MOTION - PIANO COMPOSITIONS BY ROZAN VROMAN
2025-06-20 19:30 - 20:30 | St. Bride’s Church, 69 Hyndland Road, G12 9UX
I would like to invite you to the Saint Bride’s Church where I’ll play you a new set of my piano compositions. Because of my background in neuroscience and biology, many of my compositions are inspired by ideas and concepts from science. I’ll also talk a bit about the inspiration behind the pieces at points throughout the performance.
FRI 20TH JUNE • 7.30-8.30PM
SAT 28TH JUNE • 3-4PM
FREE (DONATIONS WELCOME)
Fb: wee.aye.aye

WILSON COOPER (SOLO ACOUSTIC)
2025-06-20 20:00 | Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Saltoun Street, Glasgow, G12 9AR
Wilson Cooper (solo) £12 – A spellbinding virtuoso guitarist, playing original music plus uniquely powerful interpretations of music by Fleetwood Mac, Muddy Waters, Lennon/McCartney, Hendrix and more.
Fb: wilsoncoopermusic

THE WONDER ROOM
2025-06-20 20:00 - 22:00 | voco Grand Central Hotel, 99 Gordon Street, Glasgow, G1 3SF
Hidden deep within the corridors of voco Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow is an intimate close up magic theatre which hosts The Wonder Room, a unique, up-close experience of magic and storytelling to a strictly limited audience.
The show has sold out every week for the past 20 months and is currently ranked as Trip Advisor’s #1 show in their ‘Theatre and Shows’ category in Glasgow.
Each show is limited to 20 tickets ensuring everyone in the room is a participant and not merely a spectator.
6th, 13th, 20th & 27th June 2025 (OVER 16’s ONLY)
Price does not include the booking fee.
www.thewonderroomshow.com
Insta: @the.wonder.room

POT SALE AND WORKSHOPS
2025-06-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Open Artspace, Saltoun Lane (off Ruthven Street), Glasgow, G12 9BT
An open-studio weekend packed with workshops and a pot sale, with work from our very talented members, including a range of ‘seconds’ so that you can grab a bargain! 60-minute taster-workshops are a chance to try your hand at pottery and printmaking, and we will have regularly scheduled demonstrations.
Profits will cover the cost of membership-places for people who have been forced to flee their homes.
FREE ENTRY TO POT SALE/DEMONSTRATION
WORKSHOPS COST £38
www.openartspace.org/openweekend
Insta: openartspaceglasgow

KELVIN HALL BUILDING TOURS
2025-06-21 10:30 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
Join us for a volunteer-led tour of Kelvin Hall to learn more about the history of the building and how it is used today. The tour includes a behind the scenes look in the Glasgow Life Museums’ stores.
www.tinyurl.com/kelvinhalltour25

The Coach House Trust Open Day
2025-06-21 11:00 - 16:00 | The Coach House Trust, 84 Belmont Lane, Kelvinbridge, G12 8EN
We are having an open day so everyone can enjoy the creative spaces of The Coach House Trust. There is an art exhibition with pieces for sale, refreshments on offer, plants sales and music performances. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy this special and beautiful place, a fully restored Victorian Coach House on Belmont Lane which is now home to the West End based social inclusion charity The Coach House Trust.

WATER POLO DEMO AT ARLINGTON BATHS CLUB
2025-06-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Arlington Baths Club, 61 Arlington Street, G3 6DT
Experience the thrill and skill of water polo at Arlington Baths Club as expert players from Western Baths Water Polo Club showcase their agility, teamwork, and strategy in an exciting live demonstration. Whether you’re a seasoned swimmer or new to the sport, this is a fantastic opportunity to witness high-energy action in the historic setting of Arlington’s Victorian pool. Come along, cheer on the players, and learn more about this fast-paced and dynamic sport.
www.westernbathswaterpolo.weebly.com
Fb: WiltonGarden

ARLINGTON BATHS CLUB GALA
2025-06-21 12:00 - 16:00
Join the historic Arlington Baths Club for an afternoon of fun for all the family taking place inside and outside of the club. Featuring live music, circus performers, face-painting and participatory arts activities. Also a water polo match from the Western Baths Water Polo team and some fabulous, chilled out poolside music.
12-3PM: Arlington Street Gala
12PM: Water Polo Demonstration
3pm: Poolside Live Music

WEST FEST YOUTH ARTS WORKSHOPS - DRAMA & STORYTELLING
2025-06-21 12:30 - 14:00 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
Join Halo Arts team of specialist tutors for 4 weeks of multi arts workshops at Kelvin Hall as part of WestFest, for young people aged 6-12.
7th June: 10-11.30am. All other dates: 12.30-2pm
All take place in Kelvin Hall’s workshop space.
Only £5 + Booking Fee Pre registration required via Eventbrite.
FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE EMAIL: JULIA@WEAREHALOARTS.COM

HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY SOLSTICE GATHERING
2025-06-21 13:00 - 16:00 | The Children’s Wood, 76 Kelbourne Street, Glasgow, G20 8PR
With this free community event we are celebrating summer and the Children’s Wood 10th birthday! All Welcome!
Insta: TheChildrensWood
