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Kelvin Brawl
Comedy plus wrestling – what more could you want from an evening? Greg Hemphill takes on Robert Florence, with teams of talent behind each of them
Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow (1.9 miles)
Fri 21 Jun
Scottish Boat Race
The annual rowing competition (and second oldest in the country) between those old rivals, the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh.
Glasgow Harbour (2.1 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 330 5429
- 12:30 – 14:00
Camp Fitness Run Club!
Fun, friendly running group that's nonetheless serious about getting fit. Led by a qualified jog leader, all levels welcome.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens (2.0 miles)
Tue 21 May
£4 (first session free) / 07583 732708
Meet outside the Botanic Gardens main gates on Tuesdays.
- 18:30 – 19:30
Tue 28 May
£4 (first session free) / 07583 732708
Meet outside the Botanic Gardens main gates on Tuesdays.
- 18:30 – 19:30
Tue 4 Jun
£4 (first session free) / 07583 732708
Meet outside the Botanic Gardens main gates on Tuesdays.
- 18:30 – 19:30
Tollcross parkrun
An informal weekly 5k run in Tollcross park. Everyone is welcome, no matter how fast or slow (you're welcome to walk the route, bring your dog or push a buggy), so you can use it as a one-off fitness test, a chance to get some fresh air or come every week to try to beat your personal best time. It's friendly and free, and…
Tollcross Park, Glasgow (2.9 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 763 2345
- 09:30
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 0141 763 2345
- 09:30
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 0141 763 2345
- 09:30
Toryglen Football
Football for young people
Toryglen Regional Football Centre, Glasgow (2.3 miles)
Fri 24 May
Free / 0141 276 0570
- 18:45 – 21:15
Fri 31 May
Free / 0141 276 0570
- 18:45 – 21:15
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 0141 276 0570
- 18:45 – 21:15
Cockburn Centre, Glasgow (3.9 miles)
Sun 26 May
0141 445 3982
- 08:00 – 17:00
National Road Race Championships
Come and cheer on the Elite Men’s and Women’s National Road Race Championships as the country's top cyclists race around part of the proposed course for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Various venues: Glasgow (0.6 miles)
Thu 20 Jun
Times vary / 0141 287 8080
Fri 21 Jun
Times vary / 0141 287 8080
Sat 22 Jun
Times vary / 0141 287 8080
Sun 23 Jun
Times vary / 0141 287 8080
Cathedrals of Football: The Evolution of Architecture in Scottish Football
Scottish football architecture has an illustrious history: Hampden was once the biggest football arena and Ibrox has the honour of hosting the first football arena disaster in 1902. Richard McBrearty talks about this as part of the More Than A Game: How Scotland Shaped World Football exhibition programme.
Mitchell Library, Glasgow (1.0 miles)
Wed 22 May
Free / 0141 287 2999
- 18:00 – 19:00
ECU European Cheerleading Championships
For the first time ever, the Europe-wide cheerleading competition will be held in the UK. Over two days nearly 3000 competitors from 34 countries will spin, flip, pyramid and chant for the title of best cheer squad on the continent.
Emirates Arena, Glasgow (1.9 miles)
Sat 29 Jun
Times & prices to be confirmed / 0141 287 7000
Sun 30 Jun
Times & prices to be confirmed / 0141 287 7000
Football Fans Bus
A display curated by a group of young people looking at what it means to be a football fan in Glasgow.
Mitchell Library, Glasgow (1.0 miles)
Tue 21 May
Free / 0141 287 2999
- 09:00 – 20:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 0141 287 2999
- 09:00 – 20:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 0141 287 2999
- 09:00 – 20:00
IPC Swimming World Championships
More than 650 athletes from over 50 countries descend on Glasgow to compete at the very top level of para-swimming. It's the biggest event on the calendar for disability swimming outside of a Paralympic year, so keep an eye out for emerging British athletes honing their skills ready for the 2016 Paralympic Games.
Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Glasgow (2.9 miles)
Tue 11 Aug
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0141 276 0801
Final dates tbc.
Wed 12 Aug
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0141 276 0801
Final dates tbc.
Thu 13 Aug
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0141 276 0801
Final dates tbc.
Hampden Park, Glasgow (2.5 miles)
Tue 15 Oct
Times to be confirmed / 0141 616 6000
SWAYED Dance Crew
Drop - In Dance Session for 12-18 year olds
Lourdes Secondary School, Glasgow (3.9 miles)
Fri 24 May
Free / 0141 276 8770
- 19:00 – 21:00
Fri 31 May
Free / 0141 276 8770
- 19:00 – 21:00
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 0141 276 8770
- 19:00 – 21:00
Emirates Arena, Glasgow (1.9 miles)
Thu 22 Aug
Times to be confirmed / 0141 287 7000
Fri 23 Aug
Times to be confirmed / 0141 287 7000
Sat 24 Aug
Times to be confirmed / 0141 287 7000
Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run
Your chance to take part in Scotland's largest mass participation sporting event – either a 10k or half marathon – and raise money for one of a variety of worthy causes in the process. There are also shorter races for kids, and of course the option to just stand and watch.
George Square, Glasgow (0.2 miles)
Sun 6 Oct
Times to be confirmed / £25–£30 entry fee / 0141 287 8980
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
Cartha Queens Park RFC, Glasgow (3.1 miles)
Fri 21 Jun
0141 427 1593
- 19:30
Brodies Champions Of Tennis
Former tennis champions, including John McEnroe, and their rivals take part in a round-robin tournament as part of the ATP Champions Tour, which is being held in Scotland for the first time.
The Accies Club, Glasgow (3.8 miles)
Thu 20 Jun
Times vary / 0131 315 3298
Fri 21 Jun
Times vary / 0131 315 3298
Sat 22 Jun
Times vary / 0131 315 3298
Sun 23 Jun
Times vary / 0131 315 3298
Broomhill Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, Glasgow (3.3 miles)
Sat 29 Jun
Times vary / 0141 334 2519
Sun 30 Jun
Times vary / 0141 334 2519
Mon 1 Jul
Times vary / 0141 334 2519
Haggs Castle Golf Club, Glasgow (2.9 miles)
Sat 6 Jul
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0141 427 1157
Sun 7 Jul
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0141 427 1157
Cycle Glasgow
The 11th sponsored cycle organised by the University of Glasgow to promote this fun and healthy activity and raise essential funds for leukaemia research. Families and riders of all abilities are welcome and you can chose between a 13 and a 26 mile route, both starting and finishing in Kelvingrove Park.
Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow (1.6 miles)
Sun 18 Aug
£8 early bird entry (Children £3.50) / 0141 330 3593
Discover! Fitba' Crazy
Arts and crafts inspired by the beautiful game and the exhibition More Than a Game: How Scotland Shaped World Football.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow (1.8 miles)
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 0141 276 9599
- 13:30 – 16:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0141 276 9599
- 13:30 – 16:00
The First Ladies of Football
A talk that illuminates women's often overlooked contribution to the beautiful sport, with Richard McBrearty, Curator of Scottish Football Museum.
Mitchell Library, Glasgow (1.0 miles)
Wed 19 Jun
Free / 0141 287 2999
- 17:00 – 18:30




