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Copperplate Calligraphy
Members of the Glasgow Scribes, a hobby calligraphy group, are delivering free Copperplate Calligraphy sessions in the Mitchell Library as part of their Writing: Making Your Mark exhibition. There are a few places left. Materials will be available for use during the event.
Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow
Sat 24 Aug 19
MacMillan and Rachmaninoff at St Andrew’s Cathedral
Christopher Bell leads the National Youth Choir of Scotland in Sir James MacMillan’s The Culham Motets following its Scottish Premiere at the Edinburgh International Festival. The choir also performs ten movements from Sergei Rachmaninoff’s All-Night Vigil.
St Andrew’s Cathedral
196 Clyde Street
Sun 25 Aug 19
Pantaloons present Sense & Sensibility
Elinor Dashwood has a lot of good Sense. Her sister Marianne has an excess of Sensibility. Together they make a snappy title for Jane Austen’s classic novel of scandals, scoundrels and severely sprained ankles.
Greenbank Garden, Flenders Road, Clarkston
Fri 30 Aug 19
Walk to Beat Blood Cancer
Join us in a sponsored walk in support of Bloodwise (formerly Leukaemia & lymphoma Research) in Pollok Country Park. Bloodwise is the only UK charity solely dedicated to research into all blood cancers. One person is diagnosed with blood cancer every 20 minutes in the UK.
Pollok Country Park, Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow
Sun 1 Sep 19
A Night Of Songs
Film-Director, author and lead singer of acclaimed Punk band The Skids, Richard Jobsonpresents ‘A Night of Songs’, where he will be sharing ihs illustrious, yet often challenging, life story alongside musical interludes.
St Luke’s, Glasgow
Fri 6 Sep 19
Calligraphy Script Basics
The Glasgow Scribes are starting their 2019-20 year of meetings and workshops with a practical session on Script Basics on Saturday 7 September 2019 in the Govan Mbeki Building, Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA. Visitors are welcome to attend.
Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow
Sat 7 Sep 19
Scottish Fiddle Orchestra
GLASGOW ROYAL CONCERT HALL 7th SEPTEMBER 2019
Scotland’s “National” Fiddle Orchestra promises an unforgettable night of Scottish music and entertainment which will delight Scottish music enthusiasts and visitors to Scotland alike!
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Sat 7 Sep 19
Franchise Opportunities Scotland
The franchise industry is booming in Scotland, with the British Franchise Association (bfa) predicting that the sector will be worth £1bn by 2020.
On 12 September, Franchise Opportunities Scotland will open its doors at Radisson Blu, Glasgow, to help ambitious entrepreneurs unlock the potential of the industry.
Radisson Blu Hotel, 301 Argyle St, Glasgow G2 8DL
Thu 12 Sep 19
Glasgow Music Competition Open Mic UK 2019 Audition Dates Released
Music competition auditions dates for Glasgow Open Mic UK 2019 have been announced!
Open Mic UK is coming to Glasgow with auditions at the Dance HQ. Open Mic UK is more than a music competition in its search for the best singers and artists in the UK.
Dance HQ
411 White Studios
Templeton on the Green
Sun 15 Sep 19
Scotland’s largest fitness festival heads back to the Clyde
Scotland’s largest fitness exhibition, Sports, Fitness and Nutrition Expo (SFN Expo), is set to return to Glasgow’s SEC from 21-22 September this year for a jam-packed weekend full of health and fitness.
SEC Center
Exhibition Way, Glasgow
Sat 21 Sep 19 and Sun 22 Sep
Calligraphic Decorative Borders
Members of the Glasgow Scribes are having a practical session on calligraphic Decorative Borders on Saturday 5 October 2019 in the Govan Mbeki Building, Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA. Visitors are welcome to attend.
Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow
Sat 5 Oct 19
Amadeus & The Bard: 18th Century Cosmic Brothers
Delve into a world of love, magic and music as we take you for a night out at Poosie Nansie’s Inn, favourite haunt of a certain Rabbie Burns…
Mixing storytelling and song this brand new show celebrates the lives of two much-loved men, Mozart and Burns, and the sometimes surprising similarities between them.
Scottish Opera Production Studios, 40 Edington St
Fri 11 Oct 19 and Sat 12 Oct
The Witches of Pollok
The Witches of Pollok with Cara and Fearchara
In the 17th century, the Witches of Pollok were burned at the stake. Dare you step through the mists of the cauldron of time?
Pollok House, Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow
Thu 31 Oct 19
Calligraphy - Using a Dip Pen, Correcting Mistakes, Cleaning Nibs
The Glasgow Scribes are delivering a practical session on Using a Dip Pen, Correcting Mistakes, Cleaning Nibs on Saturday 2 November 2019 in the Govan Mbeki Building, Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA. Visitors are welcome to attend.
Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow
Sat 2 Nov 19
Calligraphy - Card Making
Members of the Glasgow Scribes are having a practical session on calligraphic Card Making on Saturday 5 Deceber 2019 in the Govan Mbeki Building, Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA. Visitors are welcome to attend.
Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow
Sat 7 Dec 19
Jim Jefferies - The Night Talker Tour 2019
Jim Jefferies, one of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation, has announced his biggest UK tour to date. Taking in 5 key arenas across the country ‘The Night Talker Tour’ starts on Tuesday 3rd December at the O2 Arena and culminates on Friday 13th December at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena.
The SSE Hydro
Thu 12 Dec 19
The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Whether you’re renovating or extending, going up in the loft or down in the cellar, it’s important to know you’re doing things in the best way. From practical tips to inspiring advice and the latest products, we’ve got it all under one roof.
Scottish Event Campus,
Exhibition Way,
Glasgow
Sat 30 May 20 and Sun 31 May 2020