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Talks And Lectures Events in Glasgow in May 2024

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Events in Glasgow

Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society: Atkinson Grimshaw: Master of Moonlight

17th May 2023 - 17th May 2030

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

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024

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

Selected dates between 10th January 2024 - 18th December 2024

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

Selected dates between 11th January 2024 - 19th December 2024

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

Selected dates between 16th January 2024 - 21st May 2024

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

Selected dates between 24th March 2024 - 8th December 2024

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

Selected dates between 16th April 2024 - 11th June 2024

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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An Evening With Mikaela Loach

1st May 2024

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

1st May 2024

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

1st May 2024

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

2nd May 2024

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

2nd May 2024

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

3rd May 2024

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

3rd May 2024

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

3rd May 2024

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

4th May 2024

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

4th May 2024

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

4th May 2024

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

5th May 2024

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

5th May 2024

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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Spirit Sessions: A Demonstration of Mediumship and Book Signing

5th May 2024

Join acclaimed medium and Hay House author Lauren Robertson for an afternoon of mediumship and spiritual coaching at the Hilton Garden Inn on Sunday 5th May.

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Let’s Talk History at Provan Hall: Archaeology of Govan Old Church

9th May 2024

Provan Hall's Let's Talk History series of events continues on Thursday 9th May with a talk by Stephen Driscoll on the archaeology of Govan Old Church.

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Self Esteem - Inspirational Talk & Meditation

9th May 2024

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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Pint of Science Glasgow

13th May 2024 - 15th May 2024
Various Locations Glasgow

The Pint of Science festival in Glasgow brings some of the most brilliant scientists to your local pub to discuss their latest research!

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An Evening With Nicola Dinan

14th May 2024

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

15th May 2024

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

16th May 2024

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

18th May 2024

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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A Short Walk down a Long Street: Sauchiehall Street Guided Walk

19th May 2024

Join Dominic d'Angelo, Chair of The Alexander Thomson Society, for a guided walk down what has been one of Glasgow's premier shopping precincts from its early days as a marshy lane to today!

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Strikes in the time of War: from Mrs Barbour to George Square, Glasgow 1919

20th May 2024

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

21st May 2024

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?

28th May 2024

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

29th May 2024

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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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

Alpha Course

Selected dates between 10th April 2024 - 19th June 2024

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

Heritage Walk: Giffnock - Fire and Brimstone

2nd May 2024

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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An Evening with Martin O’Neill

An Evening with Martin O’Neill

31st May 2024

Eastwood Park Theatre will welcome former footballer and celebrated Celtic manager, Martin O'Neill, for a special event on Friday 31st May!

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Talks 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:

Falastin Film Festival: R21 AKA Restoring Solidarity - A Film by Mohanad Yaqubi

Falastin Film Festival: R21 AKA Restoring Solidarity - A Film by Mohanad Yaqubi

24th May 2024

R21 AKA Restoring Solidarity (12A), is a collection of 16mm films by militant filmmakers from various countries.

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Powder and Pomade

Powder and Pomade

3rd May 2024

Join exhibition curator and Surveyor of The King's Pictures Anna Reynolds for a closer look at 18th-century hairstyles on 3rd May in The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse!

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Nicola Dinan: In conversation with Lesley McDowell

Nicola Dinan: In conversation with Lesley McDowell

15th May 2024

Join Nicola Dinan at Waterstones Edinburgh West End for an event celebrating the paperback launch of her debut novel, Bellies, a beautiful story of love, loss, and transitions.

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Talks 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:

An Audience with Jonathan Veira - Not Dead Yet!

An Audience with Jonathan Veira - Not Dead Yet!

18th May 2024

Beath & Cowdenbeath North Church is delighted to to announce that Jonathan Veira will return for an exceptional night of song, story and testimony on Saturday 18th May!

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Pint Of Science St Andrews & Dundee

Pint Of Science St Andrews & Dundee

13th May 2024 - 15th May 2024

The Pint of Science festival in St Andrews brings some of the most brilliant scientists to your local pub to discuss their latest research!

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St Andrews Memories Group at Scottish Fisheries Museum

St Andrews Memories Group at Scottish Fisheries Museum

7th May 2024

St Andrews Memories Group invites you to come for a blether and share your memories of Fife fishing communities at the Scottish Fisheries Museum on 7th May.

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Talks 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:

Pain Association Scotland - Self Management for People Living with Chronic Pain

Pain Association Scotland - Self Management for People Living with Chronic Pain

Selected dates between 7th February 2024 - 28th November 2024

Pain Association Scotland run professionally-led monthly groups across Lanarkshire for people living with all forms of chronic pain.

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An Evening With Celtic Legends John Hartson and Chris Sutton

An Evening With Celtic Legends John Hartson and Chris Sutton

3rd May 2024

Join Celtic Legends John Hartson and Chris Sutton at The Town House on Friday 3rd May as they share their stories from their time at the club!

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BygoneCon

BygoneCon

11th May 2024

BygoneCon, South Lanarkshire's annual Heritage and Local History Convention, returns to Hamilton Town House Library on Saturday 11th May.

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Talks 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:

Simon Yates of Touching the Void - My Mountain Life

Simon Yates of Touching the Void - My Mountain Life

3rd May 2024

Join Simon Yates of Touching the Void as he shares his journeys to some of the remotest mountains on the planet at Beacon Arts Centre!

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Paisley & District U3A Talks: Paisley u3a Learns Crimeland Secrets

Paisley & District U3A Talks: Paisley u3a Learns Crimeland Secrets

2nd May 2024

Crime story fans can enjoy a free talk by Paisley & District u3a's next speaker Sandra McGruther as she gives the lowdown on the international and best-selling Scottish crime writer, Alex Gray!

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How I Became A Butterfly: Book Chat and Q&A

How I Became A Butterfly: Book Chat and Q&A

11th May 2024

Held on the eve of International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day this event will see Amanda from The Butterfly Room read from her book and share details from her own health journey.

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Talks 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:

Scotland’s National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

10th February 2024 - 27th October 2024

Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.

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Don Roberto & Scotland: International Perspectives

Don Roberto & Scotland: International Perspectives

11th May 2024 - 12th May 2024

Enjoy a day of talks celebrating the life, travels and vision of Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham at The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum!

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Talks at The Smith: The Stirling Heads

Talks at The Smith: The Stirling Heads

29th May 2024

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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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 3rd April 2024 - 26th June 2024

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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