Events in Glasgow on 04 May 2024
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Events in Glasgow
A Play, A Pie and A Pint Spring Season
A Play, A Pie and A Pint's fabulous Spring Season features 18 wonderful new plays which will shine a spotlight emerging writers, many of whom have never written for them before!
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A Wee Walk & A Whisky (or three!)
Enjoy a wee walk and a premium whisky tasting in a local pub with a fun, local guide and see a new side to the city on your trip with this small group tour with Walking Tours in Glasgow!
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All Ages Retro Gaming Sessions At R-CADE
Get your game on at Glasgow's only family friendly retro gaming venue by booking one of their Retro Gaming Sessions!
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Anna H Geerdes: Where Are We Looking
Compass Gallery is proud to present a new exhibition of powerful and compelling paintings by the artist Anna H. Geerdes.
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Bank Holiday Special featuring Black Triangles
Expect the unexpected, with a set list that ranges from 'Whisky In The Jar' to 'Fulsom Prison Blues' Black Triangles will present a high energy, blast of Rock 'n Roll when they come to The Ferry!
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BBC Radio 2 Sounds Of The 80’s: The Live Tour
Legendary DJ Gary Davies takes the UK's most popular 80s radio show on tour which includes a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 4th May!
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Big Feed X Golf It! Presents Call The Girls
On Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May, Big Feed and Golf It! are inviting women, ladies and all the girls along for an amazing girly day out!
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Big Feed’s Country Brunch
As part of their 'Call The Girls' weekend, join Big Feed for their Country Brunch featuring live country music, line dancing, brunch, cocktails... there's even a free cowboy hat!
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Black Edition: International Photography (Digital) Exhibition
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography presents a six week long exhibition called The Black Edition, themed on the colour black.
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Boat Trips Helensburgh
Join Boat Trips Helensburgh for a tour of the Clyde Estuary, round the Sugar Boat Wreck, to the Holy Loch, up the River Clyde, and a variety of other places!
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Books at the Botanics
Glasgow's Book Fair, Books at the Botanics, is held every month in the Hopkirk building at Glasgow's Botanic Gardens!
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Boozical Brunch
Get ready to party with everyone at the Grosvenor Picture Theatre when they host their epic Boozical Brunch film screenings with their fabulous friends at the Grosvenor Café!
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Carmunnock Heritage Trail
Take a unique, free, self-guided, multi-media tour around Glasgow's last village - Carmunnock by following the Carmunnock Heritage Trail!
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Celtic Park Stadium Tour
Experience the magic within, soak up the history and feel the passion at Celtic Park Stadium, Scotland's largest football stadium, on this one hour guided tour.
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Charles Rennie Mackintosh Walking Tour
Join Walking Tours in Glasgow to explore the streets of Mackintosh's home city to experience and witness his lasting legacy!
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Comedy Night
Join us for an evening full of laughs at Arta including Headliner Gary Little, Obi, Stevie Mitchell and Host Graham Mackie!
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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Discover! Weekend Sessions
Join The Burrell Collection each weekend for a free drop in family session where you can get hands on and find out more about the collection through crafts, music and object handling!
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Drag-Opticon
Drag-Opticon is the monthly live drag show at the Britannia Panopticon which showcases the best of the Glasgow Drag scene!
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East Park: 150th Anniversary Exhibition
This exhibition explores the long history of East Park through a series of never-before-seen photographs at Maryhill Burgh Halls!
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Fields of Performance: Two Cowboys and The Sky
Two Cowboys and The Sky is a physical theatre performance for young audiences, aged 3-6, featuring live music and improvisation!
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Gin Tour and Tastings
Isle of Cumbrae Distillers' Gin Tour and Tastings highlight the important role women played in the history of gin and showcase the colourful smuggling history of the Clyde and the history of Millport!
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Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society: Atkinson Grimshaw: Master of Moonlight
Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society present a talk by Alexandra Epps, Accredited Art Society lecturer, on painter Atkinson Grimshaw.
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Glasgow Central Station Tours
Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!
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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour
This is a 1.5 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!
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Glasgow Life Museums Annual Art Competition
Glasgow Life Museums' prestigious Annual Art Competition is open to children aged 3-18 who are invited to visit their museums to paint or draw!
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Glasgow Music City Tours: Merchant City Tour
Get under the skin of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of Merchant City and the East End from Glasgow Music City Tours!
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Glasgow Music City Tours: Music Mile Tour
Feel the beat of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of the city centre with Glasgow Music City Tours!
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Glasgow Necropolis Walking Tours
The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis run regular friendly and informal walking tours of the Glasgow Necropolis!
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Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour
Immerse yourself in a different side to Glasgow on this unique street art and modern culture tour, a popular tour for those looking to go off the beaten track!
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Glasgow Zine Fest: Archival Resistance
An audio-visual session focused on Palestinian liberation, featuring archival footage and sound from the Majazz Archive.
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Glasgow Zine Fest: Drop-In Zine Making
Celebrate self-expression and explore the art of self-publishing in a welcoming and inclusive space.
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In this creative family workshop Glasgow Zine Fest will delve into histories of radical pedagogy and children and young people’s activism!
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Glasgow Zine Fest: K Patrick
An in-conversation and reading with K Patrick, discussing their new poetry collection THREE BIRTHS (Granta Poetry).
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A writing workshop exploring divination, mediumship and channelled writing through tarot, with reference to The Oracle of Delphi, John Dee & Edward Kelly, and spiritualist psychophony.
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Glasgow Zine Fest: Publication Studio Inductions
A book-binding induction at Publication Studio Glasgow, CCA. Come along to learn how to print, trim, crease and bind your own book.
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Drop in to watch the playful and experimental animations our DIY Animation Club have been making this year!
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Glasgow Zine Fest: Reimagining Ways of Seeing
In this interactive talk, we will consider this, asking how we can expand our notions of what art and design can be.
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Glasgow Zine Fest: Things That Go Well with Rice: A Being Mixed Food Zine Potluck
A potluck and zine-making workshop for people who identify as mixed-race, multi-racial or bi-racial.
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Glasgow Zine Fest: Zine Fair
Glasgow Zine Fest's main event features over 40 makers from the UK and worldwide showcasing their work. Come for the zines, stay for the zines!
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Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
Good Move Glasgow's Health Walks are easy, fun and free. What's more, with over 50 walks taking place each week, there's bound to be one near you!
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Gothic Glasgow
Join Gothic Glasgow's sinister host Vincent (The Man in the Hat), for a unique evening walking tour uncovering Glasgow's ghostly, strange, supernatural, creepy history!
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Hand-Building: BYOB, Group Class - Make a Mug, Pot or Jug!
Join The Craft Pottery Studio for their most popular BYOB pottery session... a fun introduction to making ceramic forms using hand-building techniques!
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Historic Tours of Glasgow University
Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
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I Hope Your Flowers Bloom
I Hope Your Flowers Bloom, Raymond Wilson's semi-autobiographical show and a hit of the 2023 Fringe, comes to the Tron Theatre in May!
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Inner Peace Urban Retreat
Take a break! Enjoy a peaceful atmosphere and relax into a calm, spacious state of mind with three types of breathing meditation on this urban weekend retreat with Kadampa Meditation Centre Glasgow.
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Junior Conservatoire Percussion Showcase
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Junior Conservatoire percussion students showcase their talents in the Stevenson Hall.
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Kelvin Choir Spring Concert
Kelvin Choir present their annual Spring Concert featuring choral works by Handel and Haydn accompanied by Glasgow Chamber Orchestra and featuring guest soloists at St John's Renfield Church!
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Kelvin Hall Building Tour
Join the volunteer tour guides for a free 45 minute tour of Kelvin Hall and take a peek behind the scenes in Glasgow Museums' store!
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Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
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Kevin Davy White
Former X-Factor contestant Kevin Davy White has announced a string of dates, don't miss him headline The Poetry Club on Saturday 4th May!
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Loch Lomond Faerie Trail
Located in one of Scotland's most charming villages, join Loch Lomond Faerie Trail for a delightful adventure through our enchanting woodlands!
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Mamma Mia Tribute Act - A Night with ABBA
Join The Eagle Lodge for an evening of singing and dancing until late! Enjoy 'The Ultimate Dancing Queens' as they perform a selection of ABBA's greatest hits and songs from Mamma Mia.
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Manchester 88
Don't miss Mancunian electronic and Acid House pioneers 808 State alongside Jon Dasilva live at BAaD on Saturday 4th May!
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Maryhill Flag Community Weekend
Join Maryhill Burgh Halls for a free, activity-filled community event celebrating the formal recognition of the flag for Maryhill!
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Melting Pot x Optimo Spring Weekender
The annual jamboree that is the Melting Pot and Optimo Spring Weekender have announced they will be returning to Glasgow's Southside for an unmissable bank holiday weekend of dancing!
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Merchant Square Craft & Design Fair
The Merchant Square Craft Fair & Design Fair is held every weekend, why not spend a relaxing afternoon browsing the stalls!
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Movement: International Photography Exhibition
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography are hosting a month long photography exhibition, showcasing Movement in photography at their exhibition space on High Street during May.
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Oceanic 31
Oceanic 31 – A brand new shark art exhibition from the Shark Trust is now open at WASPS South Block until Friday 10th May.
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Off the Rails - Secondhand Market
Off the Rails, a Sustainable Secondhand Market, will return to Springburn Auditorium on Saturday 4th May!
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Pollok Parkrun
Pollok Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Pollok Country Park in the Southside of Glasgow!
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Polmadie Car Boot Sale
Held on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Polmadie Car Boot Sale is Scotland's only fully undercover car boot sale!
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Pottery Wheel: Group Introduction Class
Join The Craft Pottery Studio for one of their regular introduction to making ceramic forms using the potter's wheel sessions!
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Puppy Yoga Loves Glasgow
A perfect combination of yoga and lots of puppy cuddles will leave you feeling physically and psychologically destressed and refreshed on a Puppy Yoga class!
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QFX - Old School Anthems
Dance legends QFX return to Glasgow for a headline show this May! Expect to hear all the classics including Freedom & Children Of The Night!
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Reportage: International Photography Exhibition
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography are hosting a month long photography exhibition, showcasing reportage in photography at their exhibition space on High Street during May.
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RSNO & SNJO West Side Story
RSNO joins forces with pianist Makoto Ozone and the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra for West Side Story at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!
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The Gallery of Modern Art holds a regular, drop in, Saturday Morning Art Club for 5 to 12 year olds!
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Saturday Night Comedy
Treat yourself to an evening of award-winning comedy at Glee Club Glasgow, featuring four superb stand-up comedians that will keep you laughing until Monday!
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Saturday Nights at Arta
Enjoy live music on Saturday nights at Arta... entry to the venue is free before 11pm so why not book a table in the main bar and put the entry fee towards a cocktail!
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Shawlands Farmers Market
Shawlands Farmers Market brings rural Scotland to the centre of Glasgow's Southside on the first and third Saturdays each month!
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Showhawk Duo
Whether playing old-school trance classics or modern funky house, Showhawk Duo's live show knows no boundaries and will leave you amazed with their self-styled 'Acoustic Rave'!
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Sister Act
Brace yourselves Sisters! The Broadway and UK smash-hit musical Sister Act is returning to the King's Theatre Glasgow in 2024!
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SoulINQUEST
SoulINQUEST is a powerful touring photography exhibition that sheds light on state-related deaths and provides the opportunity for bereaved families to express their experiences.
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Spring Exhibition: In Full Bloom
The Glasgow Gallery is stepping into Spring with their new exhibition: In Full Bloom which runs until Saturday 18th May!
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Spring Flower Show
The Scottish Rock Garden Club are holding their annual Spring Flower Show at Baljaffray Parish Church, Bearsden on Saturday 4th May!
READ MORESpringburn Parkrun
Springburn Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Springburn Park in the North of Glasgow!
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Star Wars Quiz
Join R-CADE for 6 rounds of epic Star Wars trivia, tasks and movie knowledge on Saturday May 4th!
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Taylor Swift: The DRAG Tour
Dive into a glittering drag fantasy celebrating the legendary eras of Taylor Swift LIVE! From 'Love Story' to 'Blank Space' and beyond, it's a night of pure pop perfection!
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The Barras Market
With its iconic archways The Barras Market is a Glasgow institution, open to the public every weekend, come along and grab yourself a bargain or two!
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The Blackheart Market - Glasgow
The Blackheart Market returns to Glasgow when it takes over Drygate for two days featuring horror, goth and alternative merchandise, crafts, art, and much more!
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The Comedy Cabaret
Three or more Top UK Comedians perform in The Comedy Cabaret's back-to-back variety show at Blackfriars Of Bell St on Fridays and Saturdays!
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The Dark Side Of Glasgow
Want to know about Bible John? The Human Crocodile? The Gorbals Vampire? Arthur Thompson and his kin? Look no further! take a trip through Glasgow's macabre past with The Dark Side Tours!
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The George Ward Collection: Images of Old Maryhill
The George Ward Collection exhibition at Maryhill Burgh Halls captures a Maryhill suspended in time, invoking nostalgia for a long-lost city landscape, along Maryhill Road and beyond.
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The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour
Enjoy a walking tour and explore the thriving food scene of Glasgow's leafy west end with The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour!
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The Saturday Show
The Glasgow Stand's fabulous flagship Saturday show has been sold out every week for the past five years!
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The Scottish Sex Pistols
The legendary Scottish Sex Pistols return by popular demand to McChuills on Saturday 4th May for what will be another anarchic sing-a-long!
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The Shed 98 - Now That’s What I Call Past It
Shed 98 - Now That’s What I Call Past It is a time machine back to the good old days of carefree, uninhibited revelry, designed exclusively for the over 30's crowd!
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Three authors and Mary Queen of Scots
Expect drama and interactive family fun as well as readings, royal chat and an all-author book signing at this Mary Queen of Scots themed-event at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street!
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Tollcross Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Tollcross Park in the East End of Glasgow!
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Top Dogs Day Out
Loch Lomond Shores' Top Dogs Day Out is a celebration of all things doggy with lots of fun activities for you and your four-legged family members!
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Unfortunate: The Musical Parody
Fresh from complete sell out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and around the UK comes this critically acclaimed hit parody musical! Unfortunate is coming to Glasgow and things are gonna get wet!
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Victoria Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Victoria Park in the West End of Glasgow!
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Wasps Spring Artists and Makers Market
Join Wasps Artists' Studios at the Briggait for their annual Spring Artists and Makers Market which will showcase the work of their studio holders from across Scotland!
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Waterstones’ Children’s Book Club
At the May edition of Waterstones' Children's Book Club they will be discussing April's Children's Book of the Month, Greenwild: The World Beyond the Door by Pari Thompson!
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Wheels Of Life
Wheels of Life at Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre is a special show which features some of the earliest and most exquisite work created by Eduard Bersudsky in Russia.
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White Edition: International Photography Exhibition
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography presents a six week long exhibition called The White Edition, themed on the colour white.
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World Labyrinth Day: Walk for Peace
Join A Labyrinth For Glasgow at the Children's Wood and North Kelvin Meadow for their World Labyrinth Day Walk and connect with others around the world walking the labyrinth for peace!
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Yardworks Festival
Yardworks Festival returns to SWG3 in Glasgow for another electrifying year. Join us for a celebration of graffiti, street art, culture, and community on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Giffnock Concert Series 2023/2024 Season
Giffnock South Concert Series sees talented musicians perform quality live music in a beautiful southside sanctuary on Saturdays throughout the year!
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Neilston Agricultural Show
The Neilston Show is an agricultural and livestock show held annually on the first Saturday in May, it's a great day out for all the family!
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Back to Bacharach
Back to Bacharach celebrates the timeless masterpieces of Burt Bacharach 'The Hitmaker' behind one of the greatest American songbooks of the 20th Century!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent
101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.
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Drama Classes for Children and Young People in Central Edinburgh
Parents, do you want to help your child grow their confidence and make new friends in a fun and creative way? The Blossom Theatre Project drama classes are the perfect way to do this.
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Vintage Cycling Festival
Get ready to pedal back in time at the Vintage Cycling Festival – Scotland’s only retro ride & celebration of classic bikes. All cyclists welcome!
READ MOREEvents in Fife
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Veterans Supper Club
The Knights Templar Goodwill Charity of Scotland are hosting suppers for Veterans, Serving Personnel and Reserves every second and fourth Tuesday of the month.
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Beltane Festival
Join us at Forgan Arts Centre on 4th May for an day of performances, food, music, arts and crafts, and storytelling to celebrate Beltane!
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Gathering Surface – Dan Drage
We’re delighted to host Gathering Surface, a series of art pieces shaped and installed by local artist Dan Drage.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Lanark Medieval Celebration
Head to Lanark on Saturday 4th May as the town hosts a fabulous free family day out with their annual Medieval Celebration!
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Strange Horizons - Millie Frood
This exhibition brings together a collection of Millie Frood's work as well as oral history and objects from her life as an artist in Motherwell and beyond!
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Strathclyde Parkrun
Strathclyde Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Strathclyde Country Park!
READ MOREEvents in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!
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Kilmacolm Farmers Market
Kilmacolm Farmers Market is held on the first Saturday each month in the Village Square, featuring a great selection of local Scottish produce!
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You Choose
Nonsense Room Productions bring You Choose, their fantastic interactive musical show for all the family, to Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 4th May!
READ MOREEvents in Stirling
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Stirling Folk Club Events 2024
Check out all the upcoming events at Stirling Folk Club this year!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kilbryde Castle
Come and explore Kilbride Castle gardens! They cover some 12 acres and are situated above the Ardoch Burn and below the castle.
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Yoga Classes in Stirling
Join Roz Yoga Lifestyle for these weekly mat and chair yoga classes at The Dunblane Centre!
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Big Kid Circus: Kilmarnock
Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show ILLUMINATION! Catch them at Kilmarnock Rugby Club between Thursday 2nd and Monday 6th May!
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FREE Isle of Raasay Whisky Tasting
To kick-off the Whisky Month celebrations at Geraldo's, they are delighted to welcome Adèle from the Isle of Raasay Distillery for a free in-store tasting of their delicious drams.
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Friday Street Troon Mod Rally
Glasgow Mod institution Friday Street bring their annual weekend rally to Ayrshire's coastal town, Troon on Saturday 4th May!
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History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour
Prestwick Airport, just 30 miles south west of Glasgow has had a colourful history since aviation activity was first recorded over 110 years ago in 1913, find out more on one of these walking tours!
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Largs Market
You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!
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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair
Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for its 19th year to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!
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