EMILY DODD: CRIME SQUIRREL INVESTIGATORS @THE CHILDREN’S WOOD
The Children's Wood 76 Kelbourne Street, GlasgowEmily Dodd loves science and nature. With a background in science and museum education, Emily is the author of over twenty books including picture books, chapter books and non-fiction science books. Emily is also a screenwriter for CBeebies and a writer of BBC radio plays for children. In Crime Squirrel Investigators: The Case of the […]
MACHAIR SOUNDWALK
Snow Bridge Kelvingrove Park (South Entrance)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 […]
LAY OUT YOUR UNREST WITH BROKEN SLEEP POETS
Oxfam Bookshop 330 Byres Road, GlasgowCome along for an exciting poetry mashup! Samuel Tongue’s collection explores the troubled marriage between sexuality and religion. Taylor Strickland’s prize-winning translations breathe new life into the extraordinary Gaelic poet, Alasdair mac Mhaighstir Alasdair. Martin Malone’s book-length lyric moves through the seasons in a NE Scottish coastal village. A C Clarke dramatises Parisian Surrealism between […]
MSSV
Òran Mór 731-735 Great Western Rdmssv, composed of guitarist Mike Baggetta, Stephen Hodges on drums and mike watt on bass, creates music that is a heretofore unimagined hybrid of a punk power-trio, noir-tinged adventure music and a dreamy experimental rock band, though they prefer the term “post-genre.” www.mainsteamstopvalve.com www.oran-mor.co.uk Fb: mainsteamstopvalve
TALKS PROGRAMME: NORTH KELVINSIDE
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomRowena Statt, local resident and architect, presents old maps and archive images to explain the Victorian evolution of North Kelvinside, when speculative building rapidly consumed the R. Kelvin's beautiful wooded north bank. The tenements, terraces and villas remain, still in demand today, as are churches, shops, schools, bridges and even an industrial relic, the North […]
AN EVENING WITH THE JIMMY BLAIR ACCORDION ORCHESTRA
Wellington Church 77 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, United KingdomCome hear this vibrant accordion group led by ace accordionist Gary Blair. His father Jimmy Blair set up the orchestra in the early 1970s as part of his music school. Gary took over the orchestra in 1980. They play a large, varied and worldwide repertoire - folk, pop, songs from the movies, singalong songs, and […]
SING-A-THON WEDNESDAYS
Grosvenor Cafe 24 Ashton Lane, GlasgowLive music, every Wednesday from 8pm! Join in the chorus or just soak up the vibes as talented local performers light up the night with acoustic covers and crowd favourites. Singing along highly encouraged! www.grosvenorcafe.co.uk/whats-on Insta: grosvenorcafegla
MACHAIR SOUNDWALK
Snow Bridge Kelvingrove Park (South Entrance)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 […]
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY DISPLAY
Hillhead Library 348 Byres RoadWorld Environment Day is the United Nations’ principle vehicle for raising awareness and action for the environment. The theme for 2025 is ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’. Come and meet Glasgow Soroptimists to discuss small actions we can all take to reduce plastic pollution. A display will show some of the work Glasgow Soroptimists undertake to care […]
LISA MCHUGH
Òran Mór 731-735 Great Western RdLisa McHugh: Ireland's Leading Female Country-Pop Artist Announces Debut Scottish Tour for Spring 2025 Ireland’s Queen of Country-Pop, Lisa McHugh, is set to embark on her highly anticipated debut Scottish tour in Spring 2025, following the massive success of her latest top-5 album, Watch Me. With over 10 million Spotify streams and a growing fanbase, […]
TALKS PROGRAMME: GLASGOW: A TRANSPORT HISTORY *NEW*
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomMichael Meighan, author and historian, remembers riding a trolleybus or tram to visit relatives and taking a steam train and paddle steamer ‘doon the water’ to Dunoon. Since then, trams and trolleybuses have given way to modern buses, the electric ‘Blue Train’ and the diesels arrived, and paddle steamers, ferries, ships and shipyards disappeared from […]
LIVE MUSIC THURSDAYS
Grosvenor Cafe 24 Ashton Lane, GlasgowKick 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
MACHAIR SOUNDWALK
Snow Bridge Kelvingrove Park (South Entrance)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 […]
Second Hand Book Fair
Goethe-Institut Glasgow 3 Park Circus, Glasgow, United KingdomThe days are getting longer and we seem to have more time on our hands. So why not spend it reading? Choose from an eclectic mix of books in our library and take your favourites home! 5 – 27 June Mon- Tue: 10am-6pm Fri: 10am-3pm Saturday: 10am -1pm https://www.goethe.de/ins/gb/en/sta/gla/bib.html https://www.instagram.com/goetheinstitut_glasgow/
GERRY DURKIN – NATURE TALES @ THE CHILDREN’S WOOD
The Children's Wood 76 Kelbourne Street, GlasgowScottish storyteller Gerry Durkin returns to The Children's Wood to enthral and entertain Toddlers, Pre-Fives and Families. A fun-filled session with a master storyteller. Free - all welcome. Fb: TheChildrensWood
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
Grosvenor Cafe 24 Ashton Lane, GlasgowStart 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
Malvina Guitar Duo
Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church Saltoun Street, GlasgowJoin the Malvina Guitar Duo for an evening of beautiful music. The program will include works by Brouwer, Faure, Houghton, Maxwell Davies, Mertz, McGuire, McKay, Pasieczny, and Sor. Played by two of Scotland’s finest Classical Guitarists Adam Brown & Stewart Kelly. General admission - £14 Concession - £12 Under 16 - £5 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/malvina-guitar-duo-glasgow-tickets-1226733666419?aff=oddtdtcreator
THE AULD ALLIANCE – CHORAL MUSIC FROM SCOTLAND AND FRANCE
University Of Glasgow Memorial Chapel 1 The Square, University AvenueJoin vocal ensemble Cantus Firmus, in the University of Glasgow's beautiful Memorial Chapel, as they explore renaissance choral polyphony from Scotland and France. French masterpieces by Nicolas Gombert and Josquin des Prez will be paired with thrilling works by Scottish composers Ramsey and Carver and accented with modern gems from Olivier Messiaen and Frederick Rimmer. […]
THE WONDER ROOM
voco Grand Central Hotel 99 Gordon Street, GlasgowHidden 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 […]
MACHAIR SOUNDWALK
Snow Bridge Kelvingrove Park (South Entrance)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 […]
