Talks And Lectures events in Glasgow
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Events in Glasgow
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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Burrell Bites
Enjoy a specially curated talk about the history and context of a new object(s) from the Burrell Collection each week, delivered by Curators, Gallery Assistants, Volunteer Guides and more!
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Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection
Join the Burrell Collection's expert Volunteer Guides as they take you on a journey through the collection with free themed weekly tours.
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The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters Talks
The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters hold a monthly programme of talks at Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre between September and June... all welcome!
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Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening
A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place in Glasgow.
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Wild Camping Information Sessions
These sessions from Skylark Guiding are designed to give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to have your own wild camping adventures across Scotland!
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Ronnie Woods Memorial Lecture
The Glasgow Academy Archive would like to invite you to the annual Ronnie Woods Memorial Lecture for 2024 featuring guest lecturer Niall Murphy.
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Walk - Discover the Wonderful World of Mosses at Benmore Botanic Garden
Join Gordon Rothero and David Long at Benmore Botanic Garden as they introduce some of the species that are part of Scotland's internationally important moss and liverwort flora.
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BAFTA Guru Live Scotland
BAFTA's festival for emerging talent in film, games and TV is back and open to all at Glasgow School of Art's Reid Building on Saturday 27th April!
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CrimeCon Glasgow
CrimeCon, the world's leading true crime event, returns to Glasgow with a packed line-up of leading experts to discuss all things true crime!
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GoGreen Scotland
GoGreen, Scotland's first ever consumer sustainability show, headlined by Scotland’s Home of the Year television judge and interior designer Anna Campbell-Jones, comes to the SEC Glasgow in April!
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Play Full: A Scratch Night
Join Play Full Theatre at Civic House for a curated night of intriguing works from emerging, Scotland based creators!
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A History Of British Crime
Professor Craig Jackson reveals that despite the UK's tough firearms laws, mass killers are very unpredictable and often almost impossible to stop.
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Auction House Scotland - Property Masterclass
Auction House Scotland are delighted to be hosting another Property Masterclass event on the evening of Tuesday 30th April at The Village Hotel.
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Damian Barr and James Ley - Maggie & Me
Join Damian Barr and James Ley in conversation with Jackie Wylie at the Mitchell Library as they explore the creation of the new stage version of Damian’s celebrated memoir Maggie & Me.
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An Evening With Mikaela Loach
Join climate campaigner and activist Mikaela Loach at Waterstones Argyle Street to celebrate the paperback launch of her vitally important book, It's Not That Radical!
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Scottish Steamers In The 1930s
Join Iain Quinn, Clyde Steamers' Historian and tour guide on the Paddle Steamer Waverley at Fairfield Heritage for a talk about Scottish paddle steamers in the 1930s.
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The Tenementals - Glasgow: A History
On Wednesday 1st May, award-winning band The Tenementals will present a special Performance Lecture, which will create a radical history of Glasgow, in word and song!
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An Evening With Rose Ruane
Join local author and artist Rose Ruane as she launches her incredible new novel in store at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street on Thursday 2nd May!
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Talk: Why Silent Space Matters
Why is taking time to be quiet in nature helpful for us and how can it help our relationship with the natural world?
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An Evening With James Cosmo
Step into the captivating world of film and television with an evening featuring the esteemed actor, James Cosmo at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!
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Glasgow Zine Fest: Glasgow Zine Fest and Friends Zine Launch
Join us to launch an array of amazing new zines emerging from the Glasgow Zine Fest community over the past year.
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Glasgow Zine Fest: Political Vessels
Discuss the use of self-publishing to disseminate radical information, facilitate political education, spread stories of resistance, and as a tool for building movements for liberation.
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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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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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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: Cocoon Radio Glasgow Zine Fest Special
In this special edition of Cocoon Radio, meet the makers behind some of the zines at the festival, and learn about their process.
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Glasgow Zine Fest: Paper, Ink, Press
You will learn about letterpress methods, both past and present, as well as having your own chance to set type, ink up and print a poster to take home.
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Self Esteem - Inspirational Talk & Meditation
During this illuminating talk, Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Dornying will explore how it is possible to generate and remain anchored in strong, resilient and fearless states of mind.
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An Evening With Nicola Dinan
Join Nicola Dinan at Waterstones Argyle Street for an event celebrating the paperback launch of her debut novel, Bellies, a beautiful story of love, loss, and transitions.
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Seed Talks: The Science Of Intergenerational Trauma
Discover the impact of family history, inherited experiences, epigenetics & learn how to break the intergenerational cycle at this talk event at The Glee Club Glasgow.
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Seed Talks: The Psychology of Fetish & Kink
Discover what drives fetish and kink behaviours from sex and relationships expert Dr Lori Beth Bisbey at the Glee Club Glasgow's Seed Talk on Thursday 16th May.
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Bookface Sip & Swap with author Sara Sheridan
Book lovers in Glasgow are eagerly anticipating a literary extravaganza as best-selling author Sara Sheridan takes centre stage as the guest author at the upcoming Bookface Sip & Swap event!
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Strikes in the time of War: from Mrs Barbour to George Square, Glasgow 1919
Join Dr Louise Heren is an alumna of the University of St Andrews and an independent researcher of Scottish History for a talk about the events leading up to the Battle of George Square in 1919.
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Tim Booth: In Conversation
Iconic English songwriter and frontman of James Tim Booth heads to SWG3 Glasgow on Tuesday 21st May, for a sit down conversation about his life and career in music!
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Lauren Graham: Have I Told You This Already?
Spend an evening with actress and New York Times bestselling author Lauren Graham at the Old Fruitmarket to celebrate the paperback launch of her latest book, Have I Told You This Already?
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BEATS Film Screening with Q&A
The National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall delighted to be screening the award-winning film BEATS (2019) followed by a Q&A with Kieran Hurley who wrote the original play.
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A Talk About The Making of Blythswood with Graeme Smith
Join author and campaigner Graeme Smith for a talk on the 'New Town of Blythswood' at Mackintosh at the Willow as part of this year's Glasgow Blythswood Festival!
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Carlton Kirby’s True Tales of the Tour De France
On the eve of the 2024 Tour de France, Carlton Kirby, the Voice of Cycling, shares tall tales and frank opinions from his 25 years in the commentary box at Oran Mor Glasgow!
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Scottish UFO & Paranormal Conference 2024
Join the Scottish UFO & Paranormal Conference as they venture beyond this planet and take you on a trip through time and space: past, present, and future!
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An Evening with Mary Beard
Unmask the Roman emperors with renowned classicist and historian Mary Beard. Go beyond the myths & scandals to explore their lives, challenges and legacies!
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An Evening With Sir Nick Faldo - Hosted By Nick Dougherty
Six times major champion Sir Nick Faldo graces the stage at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow with your host for the evening, Faldo junior series graduate and 3 DP World Tour winner Nick Dougherty!
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Miriam Margolyes: Oh Miriam! Live
After the success of her sell-out 2023 tour, Miriam Margolyes returns with more, juicy, jaw-dropping stories from her eventful life and career!
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Wildflower Wander
Join the team at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond for a guided walk which will show you how to identify some of the wildflowers on the reserve and hear about their historical uses!
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Worldcon: Glasgow 2024
The Scottish Event Campus will host over 5,000 fans of science fiction books, films, TV shows, games and other media at Worldcon: Glasgow 2024 in August!
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International Bat Night
Join the countryside ranger for a twilight walk to track down the bats around Dams To Darnley Country Park, and find out all about these nocturnal creatures!
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Seed Talks: The Art History of Studio Ghibli
Discover Studio Ghibli's art, taking inspiration from mystical qualities and traditions from Japanese culture, at this special talk from Helen McCarthy at the Glee Club Glasgow!
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Tim Peake: Astronauts - The Quest To Explore Space
After multiple sell-out tours with his debut show, My Journey to Space, Tim Peake returns to Glasgow with his hugely anticipated new show, ASTRONAUTS: The Quest to Explore Space!
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Bookface Sip & Swap with Donna Ashworth
Experience the power of poetry with Donna Ashworth, bestselling Scottish Poet at Bookface Sip & Swap on Saturday 28th September!
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The Rest Is Politics
Alistair Campbell and Rory Stewart will bring their leading political podcast - The Rest Is Politics - to the SEC Glasgow on Saturday 12th October!
READ MOREKiller Books: Professor David Wilson and Marcel Theroux
Novelist and presenter Marcel Theroux and criminologist Professor David Wilson combine their professional backgrounds to discuss books that have motivated murder!
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Jon Ronson’s Psychopath Night
Join Jon Ronson at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow for an electrifying journey into the enigmatic world of psychopaths and the perplexing concept of normalcy!
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Ant Middleton
Best Selling Author, TV front man and podcaster Ant Middleton has announced a brand new tour for autumn 2024 including a date at the SEC Armadillo on Thursday 24th October!
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Hollie McNish
With fans ranging from Emma Watson, Pink and Benjamin Zephaniah, Ted Hughes Award winner Hollie McNish is a poet whose readings are not to be missed!
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An Evening With Richard Dawkins
Settle in for an unforgettable evening with Richard Dawkins, the world-renowned evolutionary biologist, author, and public intellectual, at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Thursday 31st October!
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The Night Sky Show
The Night Sky Show returns to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall to take you on an epic journey from our celestial back yard and across the cosmos!
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The Pavilion Theatre hosts an exclusive evening of football nostalgia, fun and entertainment with Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling anchor man of Sky Sports Gillette Soccer Saturday for over 30 years!
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Neighbours - The 40th Anniversary Tour
Join some of your favourite faces from Ramsay Street at the SEC Armadillo as they celebrate four decades of the show's history, for Neighbours – The 40th Anniversary Tour!
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James Martin Live
Celebrity chef James Martin is heading back on the road with his all new LIVE tour for 2025 including a date at the SEC Glasgow on Saturday 8th March!
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Talks And Lectures Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Alpha Course
Barrhead and Neilston Churches of Scotland invite you to join them for Alpha... a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment.
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Heritage Walk: Giffnock - Fire and Brimstone
Led by Dr. Stuart Nisbet as well as looking at Giffnock's Sandstone Quarries, this walk will tell the story of the hundreds of miners who worked coal from under much of Giffnock.
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ABC - An Intimate Evening With Martin Fry
Eastwood Park Theatre has announced 'An Intimate Evening With Martin Fry' on Sunday 13th October!
READ MORETalks And Lectures Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Author Talk- Margaret Lillie
Join us at McDonald Road Library as we welcome the children's author Margaret Lillie on Saturday 11th May! Suitable for ages 4-7.
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The Book of Wild Flowers: In Conversation with Angie Lewin
Join illustrator Angie Lewin and author Christopher Stocks in conversation with Dovecot Director, Celia Joicey, to discuss The Book of Wild Flowers plus a last chance to see Andy Warhol: The Textiles!
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Book Launch: Yum by Susi Briggs - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024
Join Susi Briggs for stories in the cosy Storytelling Court to celebrate the launch of her new book Yum, illustrated by Charlotte Brayley and published by Foggie Toddle Books.
READ MORETalks And Lectures Events in Fife
Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
The Serial Killer Next Door With Emma Kenny
A must see for any true crime fan, join Leading Psychologist Emma Kenny as she brings her 5-star rated show, The Serial Killer Next Door to the Alhambra Theatre in November!
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Killer Books: Professor David Wilson and Marcel Theroux
Novelist and presenter Marcel Theroux and criminologists Professor David Wilson combine their professional backgrounds to discuss books that have motivated murder.
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Arts Lecture - Bernini: Genius of the Roman Baroque by Dr Brendan Cassidy
Our June lecture focuses on the sculptures of Gian Lorenzo Berninion, which are some of the greatest works in marble and bronze in the history of European art.
READ MORETalks And Lectures Events in Lanarkshire
Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
An Evening with Neil Lennon
Come and enjoy this evening of conversation with this Celtic Legend where Neil Lennon reflects on his career highs and lows, and also participates in our audience Q&A.
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An Evening with Jeff Stelling
The Town House hosts an exclusive evening of football nostalgia, fun and entertainment with Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling anchor man of Sky Sports Gillette Soccer Saturday for over 30 years!
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The Songs The Beatles Gave Away
BBC's Bob Harris and author/music journalist Colin Hall will bring their intimate speaking tour based around their mutual love and appreciation of The Beatles to Lanternhouse on Sunday 28th April!
READ MORETalks And Lectures Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Creative Renfrewshire: Programming Group
Free on Monday 29th April? Join Creative Renfrewshire for their first ever Programming Meeting at Refractive Production Hub, Paisley!
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Gee Atherton - Hold Fast
Mountain biking legend, Gee Atherton, will be live on stage at Paisley Town Hall on Saturday 16th November to tell the remarkable story of his riding life!
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Paisley Book Festival
The 2024 Paisley Book Festival, themed 'Imagine Something Different', invites attendees to embark on a transformative journey, embracing the festival's renowned radical edge.
READ MORETalks And Lectures Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Climate Action Hub Launch
FEL Scotland is excited to invite you to our free Climate Action Hub Launch at Hawkhill Community Centre, Alloa on 27th April.
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ABC – An Intimate Evening With Martin Fry
The Albert Halls Stirling has announced an intimate evening with ABC frontman Martin Fry on Friday 11th October!
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Talks at The Smith: The Stirling Heads
Dr Rush, a consultant during the restoration of the royal palace at Stirling Castle, introduces the cast of characters depicted in the Stirling Heads.
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Highlight Talks
On selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!
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