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Bard in the Botanics
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Scotland's only annual outdoor Shakespeare festival returns to Glasgow's Botanic Gardens, with 'The Merchant of Venice' and 'Much Ado About Nothing'.
25 Jun–2 Aug (Times vary) Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow
Summer Hours (L'Heure d'ete)
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It's the 75th birthday of widowed matriarch Helene, and attending the celebrations are her three children, grandchildren and elderly housekeeper, who must decide collectively what to do with their artistic inheritance when Helene passes away soon after. Not tied down to a conventional three-act structure, the film's themes emerge naturally from the drama.
25 Jul–31 Jul Fri & Mon 2.00 & 6.30; Sat 4.15 & 8.40; Sun 5.00; Tue & Thu 3.00 & 8.40; Wed 3.00 & 6.30 Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow
Absolution
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Rock, metal, industrial and punk to liven up your Saturday night.
Saturdays 10.30–3.00am Classic Grand, Glasgow
Subculture
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Harri and Domenic's well-established house institution continues to reign supreme. 19 Jul is a 20 Years of Acid House special, with the Hacienda's very own Graeme Park (£12/£10).
Saturdays 11.00–3.00am The Sub Club, Glasgow
Glasgow Show
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The 'People's Festival' returns for a weekend of fun-filled family entertainment with top name acts and attractions from around the world.
26 Jul–27 Jul Glasgow Green, Glasgow
The Dead Generals and Sinking Cities
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Over-14s show. Melodic indie rockers from Easterhouse.
26 Jul 7.00 ABC2, Glasgow
Zest Holiday Programme
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Add some life to the school holidays with a bundle of different drop-in activities for families and children. The line-up comprises: sculpture, glitter, 3D, pottery painting, printing, extreme drawing and loads more. Booking required. Please see website for a full list of workshop times and different age categories.
Saturdays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (Times vary) Gallery of Modern Art, 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
Comedy @ The State
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The State Bar basement has long been the home to top value, top-quality comedy. Pop down to see why it's the comedian's comedy haunt with a weekly line-up that always promises a bargain night of entertainment.
Saturdays Sat 9.00 The State Bar, Glasgow
Art Exhibition by The Allander Artists
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A great chance to view and purchase a wide selection of original paintings.
19 Jul–27 Jul 11.00am–5.00 Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow
Bob's Full House
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Dance and pop.
Saturdays 11.00–3.00am Òran Mór, Glasgow
Bordello
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House from Gordon Miller, and a musical mixture from Billy Milligan and Steven Foy.
Saturdays 11.00–3.00am Kushion, Glasgow
Bunker Saturdays
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Toast drops indie bits, rock picks and student anthems.
Saturdays 9.00–2.00am Bunker, Glasgow
Cathy Wilkes
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New exhibition from the Belfast-born, Glasgow-based artist, whose installation and video works tend to tackle feminist issues often marginalised in the art world.
28 Jun–6 Sep The Modern Institute, Glasgow
Comedy @ The State
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Back to the mic for host Chris Broomfield, as he brings forth another top line-up in the cheap-as-posh-chips comedy show. Tonight features Jay Lafferty, Mikey Adams, Gus Lymburn and Bruce Fummey.
26 Jul 9.00 The State Bar, Glasgow
A Complete History of My Sexual Failures
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Documentary filmmaker Waitt sets out to contact all of his ex-girlfriends, to discover what makes him such a rubbish boyfriend, leading to a trip to Edinburgh. A brisk pace, a desire to bare all (literally) and Chris' very ordinary but anxious humanity makes this slightly insular premise engaging viewing.
25 Jul–31 Jul Fri 1.30 & 6.00; Sat & Thu 1.30 & 6.15; Sun 5.15; Mon 1.30; Tue 6.15; Wed 3.45 & 8.15 Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow
Harry Benson: A Photographer's Journey
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An exciting homecoming exhibition of photographs from the 60-year career of Harry Benson, the internationally renowned photographer from Glasgow. Benson's career is a roll-call of contemporary history and culture, and some of his images have achieved icon status. On display are a range of images of world leaders and events; icons of fashion, music and film; and Scottish and American athletes, alongside images from his recent book 'Harry Benson's Glasgow'.
30 May–14 Sep Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
Inside Out
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Hard house, trance and beyond with a bunch of special guests (to be confirmed).
26 Jul 10.00–3.00am The Arches, Glasgow
Bratz: The Movie
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The popular dolls Bratz finally come alive in their first live action feature film: a shallow, depressing affair that sends out mixed messages about camaraderie and consumerism.
26 Jul Sat 11.30am Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow
Jo Spence
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Retrospective of the hugely influential British photographer (1934-92), comprising her mischevious, unsettling takes on class, feminity, self-image and the breast cancer which would ultimately kill her.
12 Jun–16 Nov 10.00am–5.00; Thu 10.00am–8.00; Fri & Sun 11.00am–5.00 Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
Love Music
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Soul, rock'n'roll, indie and electro with Gerry Lyons (Teenage Fanclub) and David Sinclair (Killer Kitsch).
Saturdays 11.00–3.00am ABC, Glasgow
The Michael Deans Quintet
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Quintet led by tenor saxophonist Deans, playing a modern blend of bebop, jazz and funk.
Saturdays 5.00–8.00 Bloc+, Glasgow
Nu Skool
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Nick Peacock, Craig Thompson, John Ross and Alex, provide a fine line in disco, northern soul and all things funky.
Saturdays 10.30–3.00am The Buff, Glasgow
Red 'n' Black
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A new urban night with the Artistik DJs.
Fridays, Saturdays 10.00–3.00am Drop, Glasgow
The Stand
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Super-Scot Vladimir McTavish headlines tonight, with Seymour Mace, Scott Agnew, Nick Morrow and charming hostess Susan Calman.
26 Jul 9.00 The Stand, Glasgow
Summer Art Camp
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Arts workshops throughout the summer. Age 5-15. Contact Impact Arts for more details.
30 Jun–1 Aug (Times vary) Kelvinside Academy, Glasgow
Blacktrackin'
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A night of purest Northern Soul and Motown with guest DJs Alan Paterson and Lenny Harkins, plus regulars Fraser Dunn and Paul Massey.
26 Jul 8.30–2.00am Winchester Club Woodside Social Club, Glasgow
Blondie
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New York punk's eclectic pop wing celebrate the 30th anniversary of their best-known album 'Parallel Lines' by playing all of it.
26 Jul 7.00 Carling Academy, Glasgow
Canvas Club
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Live bands plus DJ Joe Deehan playing funk and party classics.
Fridays, Saturdays 10.00–3.00am Arta, Glasgow
Halt Bar Hijack
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Weekly music takeover with bands to be confirmed.
19 Jul–9 Aug 8.00 The Halt Bar, Glasgow
I Love the Garage Saturdays
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Brian McMaster plays all your favourite classics in the main hall while Kenny soars through alternative indie and retro classics in the Attic.
Saturdays 10.30–3.00am The Garage, Glasgow
Patricia Cain: Drawing Construction
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Drawings of the built environment tracing urban regeneration in Glasgow around the Water Works project in Milngavie.
5 Jul–16 Aug Lillie Art Gallery, Glasgow
Souldiggin'
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The team behind Decodance brings you live bands and a selection of soul, funk, hip hop, dancehall and rare groove. With DJs Joeboy, David Craig, Gav Sommerville and Yasmin.
Saturdays 11.00–3.00am Classic Grand, Glasgow
This Is . . .
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James Lithgow and Max Asante playing funky indie.
Saturdays 5.00–3.00am Common, Glasgow
Dark Horses
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Group show of three of the most promising art students in the UK. Margarita Louca, Kitty Clark and Anna Peaker create an otherworldly exhibition of alien celebrity alter egos, underdog success stories and pipe nebulae, overseen by first-time curator Emma Balkind
5 Jul–6 Aug Tue–Sun 12.00–6.00 Recoat, Glasgow
Downstairs Mix-Up
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Indie and electro club night, featuring live bands including Jumper's Knee.
26 Jul 9.30–3.00am The Twisted Wheel, Glasgow
Electric Circus
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Indie and electro with DJ Tom (Salon Boris). Featuring special guests in rotation upstairs - from the first to last Saturday of the month, these are Glitter Bitch, Autokrat, DJ Dawn and Mister Mister.
19 Jul–27 Jul 11.00–3.00am Barfly, Glasgow
Gadburn School
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A display of clay project work created by pupils at Gadburn School, as part of the Sense over Sectarianism scheme.
10 Nov 2007–27 Nov 10.00am–5.00; Fri & Sun 11.00am–5.00 Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
Glamorama
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Resident Lil' Rich plays a mix of 90s house, 80s classics, R&B and big chart songs for your pleasure.
Saturdays 9.30–3.00am Boho, Glasgow
Haptic
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An exhibition from the Nippon Design Museum for which curator, Kenya Hara invited artists from a variety of fields, including designers Siguru Ban and Jasper Morrison, and French graphic artist Mathieu Manche, to create products designed to stimulate the senses.
18 Jun–29 Sep The Lighthouse, Glasgow
Homegrown
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Stevie Sole plays a funky, soulful house set with Miguel playing R&B and Dominic Martin supplying the funk and jazz.
Saturdays 10.30–3.00am Bamboo, Glasgow
Jongleurs Comedy Club
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Alex Boardman and Brendan Burke are just two of the comedians performing this weekend at the partyland of Jongleurs. Ignore the credit crunch, you know damn fine you want to eat chips, drink beer and watch comedians.
26 Jul 8.00 Jongleurs, Glasgow
Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
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Free lunchtime organ recitals every day by different organists.
1 Jul–31 Jul, not Sundays 1.00 Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, 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.
26 Jul, 9 Aug, 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
Momus and Germlin
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Enigmatic, left-field pop from the man rarely known as Justin Currie's cousin.
27 Jul Stereo, Glasgow
Mr Six, Wull the Thief and 4 Day Weekend
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Local indie rockers.
26 Jul 8.00 The Beat Club, Glasgow
Rachel Harrington
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Seattle singer/songwriter Harrington performs an accomplished blend of country, folk and bluegrass from her debut album 'The Bootlegger's Daughter.
27 Jul The Vale, Glasgow
Ray Harris
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Live jazz, soul and funk plus resident DJs Mark Robb, Tatyana and Billy Woods.
Fridays, Saturdays 10.00–3.00am Mama San, Glasgow
Sabado Saturdays
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House music from Iain Thomson ('M8' magazine) and Paul Rea.
Saturdays 11.00–3.00am Byblos, Glasgow
Seydisfj RU
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Artists Mhari Baxter and Melissa MacRobert will be trapping visitors in photographic light boxes immersing you in images of Icelandic harbour town Seydisfjordur.
11 Jul–6 Aug The Arches, Glasgow

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