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Bad Boy Pub Quiz
The Bad Boy Pub Quiz: an evening of fun and frolics, musical statues, pass the pineapple, and the chance to win 'hunners' of money. Loads of great prizes to be won, and plenty of crap ones too!
Home, Glasgow (0.3 miles)
Mon 27 May
Free / 0141 552 1734
- 21:00 – 00:00
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 0141 552 1734
- 21:00 – 00:00
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 0141 552 1734
- 21:00 – 00:00
Sloans, Glasgow (0.4 miles)
Thu 23 May
0141 221 8886
- 19:00 – 21:00
Thu 30 May
0141 221 8886
- 19:00 – 21:00
Thu 6 Jun
0141 221 8886
- 19:00 – 21:00
The Atlantic Cable
A cross-disciplinary evening, featuring a network of scholars, artists and musicians who come together to exchange ideas and culture beyond national borders (and that wide, wide expanse known as the Atlantic Ocean).
The Glad Café, Glasgow (2.4 miles)
Thu 23 May
Free / 0141 636 6119
The first ever Atlantic Cable, featuring talks by Dr Michael Morris (Glasgow University), Dr Michael Brown (University of Aberdeen); music from Joe Black, Siobhan Wilson, and Jill O'Sullivan (Sparrow and the Workshop); and video work from artist Annie Crabtree (Picture Window).
- 19:00 – 22:30
Baby Booty Sale
Table top sale of second-hand items for your baby or child. Enjoy a morning of thrifty shopping and reward yourself afterwards with a coffee and cake from the in-house cafe.
Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow (1.9 miles)
Sat 25 May
£1 (Children free) / 0141 276 1450
- 10:30 – 13:00
Baby Loves Disco
Baby Loves Disco is a chance for kids aged six months–seven years (and their parents) to get their respective grooves on, alongside the chance to sample the delights of bubble machines, instruments and a Gymboree chillout zone, with face-painting and healthy snacks included.
Mansion House, Glasgow (0.3 miles)
Sun 2 Jun
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 7 Jul
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 4 Aug
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
BBC Good Food Show Scotland
The food and drink extravaganza heads north of the border again for another serving of celebrity chefs and star culinary attractions.
SECC, Glasgow (1.6 miles)
Fri 18 Oct
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0844 395 4000
Sat 19 Oct
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0844 395 4000
Sun 20 Oct
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0844 395 4000
1940s Big Band Swing Dance
Dress in your 1940s finery (perhaps a diamond as big as the Blitz?) for dinner and dancing to the musical stylings of That Swing Sensation Big Band and Nicola Cassells. More fun comes in the form of a raffle and auction.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow (0.5 miles)
Fri 30 Aug
£55 (includes complimentary drink and three course meal) / 01292 561347
- 18:15 – 00:00
Acting Up Drama Workshops
Fun drama workshops aimed at building confidence and creativity and leading towards an annual performance devised by the kids themselves. Children with additional needs from 10.30am; ages 5–11 from 11am; another block from 1pm and ages 12–16 from 2.30pm.
CCA, Glasgow (0.8 miles)
Sat 25 May
Prices vary / 07974 270053
- 10:30 – 16:00
Sat 1 Jun
Prices vary / 07974 270053
- 10:30 – 16:00
Sat 8 Jun
Prices vary / 07974 270053
- 10:30 – 16:00
Adult Drawing Club
The pressure is off at these informal drawing sessions. A myriad of techniques and materials are covered, with a chance to experiment. All skill levels welcome.
Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow (0.3 miles)
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0141 287 3050
- 13:00 – 15:00
Alice in Barrlands Summer Panto
Get a unique peak behind the scenes at this five day musical theatre course. Ages 8–16. Performance on 2 Aug at 3pm.
King's Theatre, Glasgow (0.9 miles)
Mon 29 Jul
£130 for five days / 0844 871 7648
- 10:00 – 16:00
Tue 30 Jul
£130 for five days / 0844 871 7648
- 10:00 – 16:00
Wed 31 Jul
£130 for five days / 0844 871 7648
- 10:00 – 16:00
Alice in Barrlands Summer School
Whether you prefer to be on stage or behind the scenes, this summer panto workshop takes you through everything you need to know about working with other youngsters in the theatre to create a performance of Alice in Barrlands. Ages 8–16.
King's Theatre, Glasgow (0.9 miles)
Fri 2 Aug
The 13th Japanese Matsuri
Visit our Japanese experience corners with kimono, original Japanese calligraphy and Japanese sweets. Traditional Japanese taiko drumming will be performed by locals.
Wellington Church, Glasgow (1.7 miles)
Sat 15 Jun
Free / 0141 334 0454
Part of West End Festival.
- 13:00 – 15:30
21st Century Plant Science
Exhibition showing the ways in which University of Glasgow scientists are linking ash dieback, rising food prices and climate change.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens (2.0 miles)
Thu 6 Jun
Kibble Palace
Free / 0141 334 2422
Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
- 10:00 – 18:00
Fri 7 Jun
Kibble Palace
Free / 0141 334 2422
Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sat 8 Jun
Kibble Palace
Free / 0141 334 2422
Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
- 10:00 – 18:00
Analysing Media Reporting of Public Health Issues and Policies
Gain some insight into a topic that affects everyone, with Dr Shona Hilton of the MRC Social and Public Health Sciences Unit.
University of Glasgow (1.8 miles)
Wed 5 Jun
Anniesland Garden Show
View show gardens created by landscape design students at Anniesland College and pick up a plant or two to take home.
Anniesland College, Glasgow (3.3 miles)
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 0141 357 6000
- 12:00 – 20:00
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 0141 357 6000
- 10:00 – 16:00
Annual Cardinal Winning Lecture
Archbishop Gerard Muller, the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, gives a lecture in in recognition of the importance of the St. Andrew’s Foundation. Booking is essential.
Bute Hall, Glasgow (1.8 miles)
Sat 15 Jun
Free / 0141 330 4092
The Arches Community Choir
Weekly meetings of the 35-strong community choir who are known for tackling some rather unorthodox choral choices, from tunes by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs to club anthems.
The Arches, Glasgow (0.6 miles)
Thu 6 Jun
£3 / 0141 565 1000
- 19:00
Thu 13 Jun
£3 / 0141 565 1000
- 19:00
Thu 20 Jun
£3 / 0141 565 1000
- 19:00
Thu 27 Jun
£3 / 0141 565 1000
- 19:00
Archive Show and Tell Sessions
A closer look at a section of the Glasgow Women's Library archive.
Glasgow Women's Library (1.1 miles)
Fri 28 Jun
Free (donations welcome) / 0141 248 9969
Suffragette Collection: uncover an inspirational woman amongst the suffragette postcards and pamphlets as part of the Illuminated Letters project.
- 14:00 – 15:00
Argentine Tango Dance Classes
Weekly tango classes for beginners up to advanced dancers.
Dance HQ, Glasgow (0.9 miles)
Sun 26 May
Prices to be confirmed / 07803 043263
- 19:00 – 20:00
Sun 2 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 07803 043263
- 19:00 – 20:00
Sun 9 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 07803 043263
- 19:00 – 20:00
ARThouse
A 12-week course in hands-on art-making, including drawing and painting, printmaking, model making, sculpture and fashion design. Ages 5–8 from 10am; ages 9–12 from 11.30am. Booking is essential.
House for an Art Lover, Glasgow (2.8 miles)
Sat 25 May
£75 per child, including all materials and equipment / 0141 353 4770
Sat 1 Jun
£75 per child, including all materials and equipment / 0141 353 4770
Sat 8 Jun
£75 per child, including all materials and equipment / 0141 353 4770
ARTpark Summer'scool
Three days of art activities for environmentally-minded kids. Working with an artist they can use found and recyclable materials to create art in the House for an Art Lover grounds. Parents/guardians can then attend a very special garden party to view the finished piece of work. Please bring a packed lunch. Booking is…
House for an Art Lover, Glasgow (2.8 miles)
Tue 16 Jul
£80 includiing all equipment and garden party treats / 0141 353 4776
Ages 5–8.
- 10:00 – 15:00
Wed 17 Jul
£80 includiing all equipment and garden party treats / 0141 353 4776
Ages 5–8.
- 10:00 – 15:00
Thu 18 Jul
£80 includiing all equipment and garden party treats / 0141 353 4776
Ages 5–8.
- 10:00 – 15:00
Autumnal Wonders
A ranger-led walk to forage for foods that grow in the city's greenspaces.
Glasgow Necropolis (0.4 miles)
Sun 27 Oct
Free / 0141 552 3145
- 13:00 – 15:00
Babu Bombay Street Kitchen Pop-Up Restaurant
Babu Bombay Street Kitchen picks itself up from its regular city centre location and plunks itself right on down to in south side to serve up its chapati, roti wraps and curries for one night only.
The Glad Café, Glasgow (2.4 miles)
Wed 5 Jun
Times to be confirmed / Prices vary / 0141 636 6119
Badges of Honour: Talks and Events
A chance to explore the GWL's collection of badges and learn more about the history of badges in political and social movements from the experts.
People's Palace & Winter Gardens, Glasgow (0.8 miles)
Wed 12 Jun
Free / 0141 276 0788
Today's event is entitled 'People’s Palace'.
- 14:00 – 16:00
Glasgow Women's Library (1.1 miles)
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 0141 248 9969
Todays' event is entitled 'GWL Badges'.
- 14:00 – 16:00
Bats, Beasties and Buried Treasure
Activities for the whole family to enjoy with everything from archaeological digs to bat walks.
Hamiltonhill Clay Pits, Glasgow (1.5 miles)
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 0141 237 9144
- 12:00 – 16:00
Becoming Nature
It's the launch of the new rainforest exhibition! Experience the sights, sounds and textures of the rainforest and learn the clever little ways animals there communicate with each other. Suitable for ages 5–11.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow (1.8 miles)
Sat 29 Jun
Times to be confirmed / Free / 0141 276 9599
Sun 30 Jun
Times to be confirmed / Free / 0141 276 9599
