MusARC Stage at WestFest and Glasgow Science Festival
St Mungo's Square University of Glasgow ARC BuildingBooking Recommended Join us in St Mungo Square for a special afternoon celebrating human creativity and connection through music. Headline performers and attractions include: The Burning Hell The musical project of songwriter Mathias Kom and multi-instrumentalists Ariel Sharratt and Jake Nicoll. A genre-shifting music packed with literary and pop-cultural forebears. Set will also feature three […]
Wilton Street Gardens Fete
Wilton Street Gardens Wilton StreetA lively free event in our beautiful community gardens, bigger and brighter than ever and with something for everyone: original art, jewellery, fun activities for kids, prints, beading, mid-century finds, cards, books, artisan baking, vintage fashion, gourmet burgers, plants, retro ceramics, make-your-own crafts, local information stalls, coffee and cake stands, live music, massage... and more! […]
Highland Dance and Scottish Music
Kelvinside Parish Church Observatory RoadHighland dance display from tots to adults!
The 22nd Japanese Matsuri
Wellington Church 77 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, United KingdomEnjoy watching Taiko Japanese drumming, write your names in Japanese, try origami, and colour in Japan-themed pictures. This is a festival for all, regardless of their backgrounds.
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, the church contains fine stained glass windows by Burne-Jones, Cottier, Stringley-Hunt, Meikle and Sadie McLellan. Open Church gives the opportunity to visit our magnificent building, to admire the glass and architecture and/or simply to sit and reflect quietly and privately. All […]
Madrigirls: Dark Skies Beckon
University Of Glasgow Memorial Chapel 1 The Square, University AvenueWestfest regulars Glasgow Madrigirls are back with a concert of a cappella choral music inspired by the skies above us. The varied programme includes a mix of music from across the centuries - from ethereal medieval chant to Americana, Shaker hymns, lively folk, 21st century song and more - all performed in Madrigirls' much-loved signature […]
PAINTINGS ON RAILINGS
Railings at Botanic Gardens and Queen Margaret DrivePaintings on Railings is back for WestFest 24! The annual display of local artists showing their fabulous paintings, drawings, ceramics and jewellery for sale. Please note - weather dependent! To exhibit, please contact Selma on selmasilkbatik@hotmail.com (Modest charge to exhibit) Runs: 8th, 9th, 15th 16th, 22nd and 23rd June FROM 10AM
Remembering Agnes’ Glasgow at Tenement house
Tenement house 145 Buccleuch Street, Garnethill, GlasgowExplore the Tenement House archive and collections to discover the changing face of the West End, Garnethill, and the people who lived here throughout the previous century. Join us for new exhibitions, open archive sessions and contribute your own memories to the ways that life in the city has changed, from the trams to the […]
RUYA – Exhibition
Hillhead Library 348 Byres RoadAn exhibition by Sareh Abasi, Syeda Sadaf Anwar, Najat El Bouhali Digoug & Morwenna Kearsley which showcases a collection of portraits and still lifes reflecting on cultural heritage, representation and memories of home. The work was created during a series of workshops, facilitated by Morwenna. The title is primarily a female name of Arabic origin […]
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, the church contains fine stained glass windows by Burne-Jones, Cottier, Stringley-Hunt, Meikle and Sadie McLellan. Open Church gives the opportunity to visit our magnificent building, to admire the glass and architecture and/or simply to sit and reflect quietly and privately. All […]
The City of Glasgow Chorus presents SING INTO SUMMER
St John's Renfield Church 22 Beaconsfield RoadThe programme of choral music includes pieces from the baroque period to the present day, rounding off with a Medley from Les Miserables. Something for all the family to enjoy. We will welcome our special guests 'The Pops Chorale' from Placer County, California Fb: cityofglasgowchorus ÂŁ15 / STUDENTS & UNDER 18'S ÂŁ10
Voicebeat: Twenty-One Glorious Years
Kibble Palace Glasshouse 730 Great Western RoadFor 21 years Glasgow's world music community choir has been flying the flag for harmony traditions from around the globe. Join us in the Kibble Palace to celebrate our anniversary with a feast of unaccompanied singing. Fb: voicebeatglasgow
RUYA – Exhibition
Hillhead Library 348 Byres RoadAn exhibition by Sareh Abasi, Syeda Sadaf Anwar, Najat El Bouhali Digoug & Morwenna Kearsley which showcases a collection of portraits and still lifes reflecting on cultural heritage, representation and memories of home. The work was created during a series of workshops, facilitated by Morwenna. The title is primarily a female name of Arabic origin […]
FREE FOOTBALL COACHING
Firhill Sports Complex Hopehill Road, GlasgowFootball coaching session for children aged 4-12 years old with UKâs top academy! Limited spaces so book now! MONDAY 17TH JUNE 5-6PM AGES 4-7 MONDAY 17TH JUNE 6-7PM AGES 8-12 THURSDAY 20TH JUNE 5-6PM AGES 4-7 THURSDAY 20TH JUNE 6-7PM AGED 8-12 Insta: @wmfglasgow
TALKS PROGRAMME: The Swinging Sixties (Or, When Lord Esher Came to Town)
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomAfter WW2, Glasgow's infamous 'Bruce Plan'; proposed motorways encircling a completely remodelled futuristic city centre. So many key assets were demolished for modernisation that by 1964 our Victorian heritage was in mortal danger. This was part of a national problem, and Westminster passed the protective Civic Amenities Act in 1967. Glasgow quickly designated its first […]
RUYA – Exhibition
Hillhead Library 348 Byres RoadAn exhibition by Sareh Abasi, Syeda Sadaf Anwar, Najat El Bouhali Digoug & Morwenna Kearsley which showcases a collection of portraits and still lifes reflecting on cultural heritage, representation and memories of home. The work was created during a series of workshops, facilitated by Morwenna. The title is primarily a female name of Arabic origin […]
PETANQUE (FRENCH BOULES)
Glasgow Pentanque Club 36 Dowanside RoadGlasgow Petanque Club invites you to a âCome and Tryâ at its terrain on Dowanside Road. Coaching and equipment will be available along with refreshments from the bar. All welcome to come give Petanque a Go! (Club membership available) Coffee-Cake ÂŁ2/ Facebook:glasgowpetanque www.scottishpetanque.org/ how-to-playbasic-rules
TALKS PROGRAMME: The Enigma of Sir John James Burnet
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomIn talent, Sir JJ Burnetâs was as great as Thomson and Mackintosh while his career was even more stellar in achievement - yet he remains little known, the most mysterious of the Glasgow architects. Has Burnet's ability as stylistic chameleon contributed to this overshadowing? Niall Murphy, Deputy Director of Glasgow City Heritage Trust discusses the […]
Shakespeare in Song
Kelvinside Parish Church Observatory RoadSettings of text and lyrics from the works of William Shakespeare. Fb: Cathures Chamber Choir
A CHORAL SMĂRGĂ SBORD – WITH SWEDISH AND SCOTTISH DISHES
St. Bride's Church 69 Hyndland RoadStrathclyde University Chamber Choir is pleased to welcome Camerata InCantus, from VĂ€sterĂ„s in Sweden, for a joint musical celebration featuring Swedish and British religious and folksong-based music. The choirs will perform separately, and the concert will culminate in a joint performance of Hubert Parryâs âLord, let me know mine endâ for double choir. Fb: Strathchamber […]
