Days Out, Glasgow

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Afr-I-can
Date Location
A series of family-focused events especially for the African and Caribbean families in the community, covering arts and crafts, music and storytelling.
23 Aug, 7 Sep 11.00am–4.00 Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
Antique and Collectors Fair
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With jewellery, pottery, porcelain, coins, pictures, books, carte-de-visites, linen, prints, ceramics and toys there's something for everyone.
24 Aug, 14 Sep, 12 Oct, 16 Nov, 14 Dec 10.00am–4.30 Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow
Art Nouveau Walking Tour
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Explore the lovelier side of the city's architecture. Tours leave from the Lighthouse at 11am every Saturday.
28 Jun–30 Aug, not Fridays, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 11.00am–12.00 The Lighthouse, Glasgow
Back to the Drawing Board
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There's no excuse for being bored on a Sunday - drop into the museum and have fun at this creative workshop where you can sketch some of the objects on display.
Sundays 11.30am–1.00 & 2.00–3.30 Museum of Transport, Glasgow
BBC Good Food Show Scotland
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After the success of the inaugural Scottish outing for this food and drink extravaganza, it heads north of the border again for another round of celebrity chefs and star culinary attractions.
31 Oct–2 Nov SECC, Glasgow
The Big Walk
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Dig out those walking boots for an all day hike along the River Kelvin. Please phone 0141 276 0931 to book a place on the walk and the bus for the return journey. Bring a packed lunch, appropriate footwear and waterproofs.
7 Sep River Kelvin and Allander Water, Glasgow
Body & Soul Fair
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For those interested in spirituality and natural health. Try the many types of healing and therapies, buy unique gifts and have a reading done. Weekend ticket £5 (£4).
23 Aug–24 Aug 11.00am–5.30 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Annual Flower Show
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Traditional local flower show which welcomes everyone from novice to experienced exhibitor, with classes for flowers, vegetables, pot plants, handicrafts and baking.
6 Sep 2.00–4.00 Clarkston Hall, Glasgow
Butterfly Storytime
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Stories then activities based on the beautiful transforming insects.
6 Sep–7 Sep 11.00am Borders Books, Glasgow
Charlie and Lola Storytime
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Gather round for some enchanting tales about the two loveable cartoon creations.
30 Aug–31 Aug 11.00am Borders Books, Glasgow
Clean up and Conservation Day
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Join Friends of Lenzie Moss and Mugdock Conservation Volunteers for the annual clean-up and conservation day.
29 Nov 11.00am–3.00 Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow
Colours of the Silk Road for Families
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Create Kamishibai storyboards with Fergus McNicol and Mio Shapley, and artist Juliana Cape. For families with children ages 8+.
7 Sep 2.00–4.30 Burrell Collection, Glasgow
Crafts for Scotland & Hobbycrafts
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Thousands of unique, high quality, hand-made crafts for Christmas and the home. Come along to the show to find finished gifts and crafty kits and supplies. Meet the crafts people themselves and be inspired!
23 Oct–26 Oct 9.30am–5.30; Sun 9.30am–5.00 SECC, Glasgow
Crafts for Scotland / Hobbycrafts
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Find thousands of crafts for Christmas and meet the artisans who made them.
23 Oct–26 Oct 9.30am–5.30; Sun 9.30am–5.00 SECC, Glasgow
Creative Writing
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Share ideas in a supportive environment at this afternoon workshop.
23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep 2.00–4.00 Scotland Street School Museum, Glasgow
DiScOmBoBuLaTe
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A laid-back performance night where literature and comedy collide, as established and emergent writers try out new material.
9 Sep 8.00 CCA, Glasgow
Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School
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Live music, live girls and live art! The burlesque life drawing classes do things a little differently in the West, with a bit of a cafe feel for your Sunday afternoon.
31 Aug 4.00–7.00 The Arches, Glasgow
Employment Scotland Graduate Training and Recruitment Fair
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An employment fair for those new to work, returning to work or looking for a change.
2 Oct 10.00am Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Enable Scotland's Big Apple Ball
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Charity event with music from Divas and Counselled Out, a five-course meal and a prize auction. To book contact Jennifer Niven on 0141 225 1649 or jennifer.niven@enable.org.uk
13 Sep 7.00 The Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow
Fungus Amungus Bishopbriggs
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Find out more about mushrooms and fungi on this afternoon walk. Booking essential.
12 Oct 2.00–4.00 Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow
Glasgow Doors Open Days 2008
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Free admission to see hidden gems inside some of Glasgow's finest buildings, old and new, and to enjoy various guided walks throughout the city in the 19th year of this annual festival that involves cities all over Europe.
20 Sep–21 Sep (Times vary) Various Venues, Glasgow
Glasgow Fireworks
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A spectacular Bonfire Night show with a funfair and live bands on the Green from 4pm, and fireworks kicking off at 7.30pm.
5 Nov Glasgow Green, Glasgow
Glasgow International Highland Cattle Show
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The largest gathering of Scotland's oldest breed of cattle. Watch the judges select the prize-winners and enjoy lots of other entertainment besides.
20 Sep Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Go Batty - Bishopbriggs
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See, hear and learn about these surprisingly furry flyers.
29 Aug 8.15–9.30 Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow
Going Batty
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Grab the bat detectors and torches - it's European Bat Weekend and we're going on a bat hunt. Ages 8+; all children must be accompanied.
29 Aug Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow
30 Aug Linn Park Country Park, Glasgow
31 Aug Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Greenbank Open Doors Day
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Learn the history of Greenbank House, how it came into existence and what's gone on there since.
6 Sep 1.00–4.30 Greenbank Garden, Glasgow
Have a Go Longbow
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Take a shot at medieval archery and hit your target with the Green Hollow Bowmen. All ages welcome. Meet in the Walled Garden.
12 Oct 2.00–4.00 Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow
Homes & Interiors Scotland
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Talks, demos, seminars and plenty of exhibitors for all your homes and interiors needs.
29 Aug–31 Aug 10.00am–5.00 SECC, Glasgow
The Ideal Home & Garden Show
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Find the latest styles and inspiration to get your home and garden looking hot for the summer with over 150 exhibitors offering a range of products including furnishing and interiors, outdoor equipment, gardening tools and plants, home accessories and DIY, plus free expert advice.
10 Oct–19 Oct SECC, Glasgow
Idol 2008
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There are seemingly billions of talent shows yet the public's hunger for fame is not slaked. This one is for singers and dancers in two age categories (over and under 18s). See the website about how to get your 15 seconds of fame.
13 Sep 1.30 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Jim Lambie: Forever Changes Sculpture Workshop
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Examine Jim Lambie's bold and colourful visuals in a practical sculpture workshop led by artist Victoria Skogsberg.
24 Aug 1.00–3.30 Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
Junior Nature Club - No Parents Required!
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Enjoy a tasty burger and a bat walk at this bats'n'burgers themed session.
22 Aug 8.00–9.30 Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow
Junior Rangers - Environmental Trip
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Enjoy a wild day out to a mystery countryside location. Ranger-led activities for 13-18 year olds. Booking essential.
13 Dec 9.00am–4.00 Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow
Kelvingrove Museum Nature Club
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Gallery tours, specimen handling, hands-on activities and games. Ages 8-12.
23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep 10.30am Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
King Monkey Pub Quiz
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Are you brainy or bananas? Win yellow fruit and beer at this weekly pub quiz.
Tuesdays Tue 8.30 Drawing Room, Glasgow
Licence Pending
Date Location
Scottish spoken word/performance/music/art cabaret night. This evening's line-up for includes Martin O'Connor and live art duo Molly & Me.
4 Sep 8.00 Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Life After Iraq
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Joint exhibition by award-winning photojournalist Angela Catlin and writer Billy Briggs, who travelled to Syria to document the plight of some of the millions of ordinary Iraqis living there who have fled the conflict in their homeland. 'Part of Refugee Week 2008'
10 Jun–26 Oct St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, Glasgow
Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival
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This year's festival promises to be bigger than ever, with everything from a plethora of up-and-coming acts from around the UK, international stand-ups, film, theatre and kids' shows.
12 Mar 2009–29 Mar 2009 (Times vary) Various Venues, Glasgow
Maisy the Mouse Storytime
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Mouse-tastic stories.
23 Aug 11.00am Borders Books, Glasgow
Making Our 'Book' Marks
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Join the Glasgow Print Studio to design and print personalised 'ex-libris' or book plates. The course runs over three Saturdays: 17, 24 & 31 Aug. Booking required.
Saturdays 10.30am–1.30 Glasgow Women's Library, Glasgow
The Manifesto
Date Location
As part of his new directorship at the Tron, Andy Arnold revives the long-running political cabaret evening which started at the old Traverse in the 1980s. Tam Dean Burn is your most gracious host.
31 Aug 7.30 Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Mansfield Park Farmers' Market
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What's this? Mansfield Park Farmers' Market 'not actually happening in Mansfield Park?' Don't worry, this is just a temporary rehousing while Mansfield Park gets a facelift. Dowanhill Primary School playground still has room for 40+ stalls bursting with everything from happy bacon and spuds with t'mud on 'em to Greek delicacies and face painting.
23 Aug, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec 9.00am–3.00 Dowanhill Primary School, Glasgow
Marvellous Meteors! No Children Required
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A Ranger-led event where interested adults can search the December skies for meteors and constellations. Booking essential.
12 Dec 7.30–9.30 Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow
Merchant City Festival
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A lively four day programme featuring many events including exhibitions, plays, concerts and a street parade, centred on Glasgow's vibrant cultural quarter. The Festival showcases new talent alongside established names, promising something for everyone.
25 Sep–28 Sep (Times vary) Various venues, Glasgow
Model Rail Scotland
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The model rail exhibition fires up its engines for another year of displays, new designs and practical advice.
20 Feb 2009–22 Feb 2009 Fri 11.00am–8.00; Sat 10.00am–6.00; Sun 10.00am–5.00 SECC, Glasgow
Mugdock Superdog 2008
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All shapes and sizes of pooch are welcome to have a go at the agility course, but beginners only please! In aid of Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue Centre.
24 Aug 2.00–4.00 Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow
Pride Glasgow
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In the past Pride Scotia has alternated between Edinburgh and Glasgow but this year the west coast is upping the ante with two days of LGBT celebration ending with a party at tiger tiger.
30 Aug–31 Aug (Times vary) Various Venues, Glasgow
Queen's Park Carnival
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See Glasgow's Southside turn technicolour with carnival fever. The procession of costumed dancers, bands and floats will leave from the pond at Queen's Park and dance through Pollokshaws Road, Allison Street and Victoria Road, returning back to Queen's Park where there'll be more music and dancing. Afterparty in the Glasshouses to benefit ChildLine.
23 Aug 3.00–1.00am Queen's Park, Glasgow
Queen's Park Farmers' Market
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Local produce, from local people.
6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 6 Dec, 20 Dec 9.00am–2.00 Queen's Park, Glasgow
Sail Away
Date Location
Come along to our drop in workshops and build your very own model boat. Test your skills by sailing it on the quayside boating pond!
27 Sep–29 Sep 1.00 Glenlee, Glasgow
Saturday Art Club
Date Location
Art activities run by a different art educator each week relating to the art on display with drawing, collage, sculpture-making and games. Parents can get stuck in too. Ages 3-12.
Saturdays 10.30am–1.00 Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
Scotland's Exclusive Wedding Event
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With exclusive suppliers and designer fashion shows each day there's bound to be something that'll take your fancy for the big day. Plus free champagne/wine tasting and music from live bands and string quartets.
30 Aug–31 Aug 10.30am–4.30 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
The Scottish Baby Show
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From newborns and toddlers to big kids and mums-to-be, this fair is for anyone who's ever worn a nappy.
24 Apr 2009–26 Apr 2009 SECC, Glasgow
Scottish Caravan & Outdoor Leisure Show
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Wagons roll as the exhibition for holiday nomads and fresh air lovers arrives in Glasgow. The day promises to be a one stop shop for all the latest caravans, motorhomes, camping products and accessories. The event also features cookery demonstrations, beer and wine tasting, free towing and manoeuvring lessons and a farmers' market.
5 Feb 2009–8 Feb 2009 10.00am–6.00 SECC, Glasgow
Scottish Golf Show
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Highlights include one of Scotland's largest golf retail shops, driving range, indoor putting, fashion and trick-shot shows.
20 Mar 2009–22 Mar 2009 SECC, Glasgow
The Scottish Wedding Show
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Tips and advice for the blushing bride, with over 200 exhibitors to cover every conceivable aspect of your wedding, free catwalk shows featuring the latest bridal gowns, and hundreds of experts to help you plan the day.
21 Feb 2009–22 Feb 2009 SECC, Glasgow
Soil Association Organic Food Festival
Date Location
20 Sep–21 Sep 10.00am The Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow
Twice Nightly Twice Brightly
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Presented by the Scottish Music Hall and Variety Theatre Society, this exhibition explores the great days of the Scottish Variety Theatre.
5 Jul–30 Aug Tue–Sat 10.00am–1.00; 2.00–5.00 Auld Kirk Museum, Glasgow
Walk In The Glen
Date Location
A look at the flora and fauna of Waulkmill Glen. Phone 0141 276 0924 for more details and to book transport.
14 Sep Waulkmill Glen, Glasgow
West of Scotland Highland Cattle Club Show
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See the prettiest beasts in the west of Scotland as they enjoy their moment in the spotlight. The judging starts at 10.30am (approx) in the Bothy Field.
30 Aug 10.00am–12.30 Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Wintery Fair
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A selection of winter activities when you can find out more about helping plants and animals through the winter months.
16 Nov 2.00–4.00 Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow
Words Exhibition
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An interactive exhibition with free writing workshops, readings, discussions and an art installation by Nicola Atkinson. Phone 0141 287 2999 to book workshop places.
9 Sep–13 Sep Tue–Thu 9.00am–8.00; Fri & Sat 9.00am–5.00 Mitchell Library, Glasgow
Workshop Mania
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Try out some circus skills including juggling, plate spinning and bubble making.
14 Sep 12.00–3.30 Tollcross Children's Farm, Glasgow

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