Events in Glasgow on 17 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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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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Blancmange
Blancmange have announced they will bring their 'Best Of' tour to Saint Luke's Glasgow on Friday 17th May!
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Bluevale Kidz Nights
Bluevale Community Club runs a completely FREE kids club for 5-10 year olds every Monday, Thursday & Friday afternoon!
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Bluevale Youth Nights
Bluevale Community Club runs a completely FREE youth club for 11+ every Monday and Friday evening!
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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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Bridgeton Cross Retail Market
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the twice weekly City Markets Bridgeton Cross Retail Market!
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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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Competition: Norma Greig French Song Prize
Singers from across Royal Conservatoire of Scotland compete for the Norma Greig French Song Prize.
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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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Dead Girls Rising
Dead Girls Rising is a furious coming-of-age punk cabaret show about trying to survive in a violent patriarchy, our deepest fears, and how we seek to control them.
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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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End Of Term Block Party
As the term draws to close, it's time to kick of the summer with the best party on the block at Kokomo and Bamboo on Friday 17th May!
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Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
The smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie returns to Glasgow in 2024, don't miss it at the King's Theatre in May!
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Free Health Checks, Lifestyle Support & Advice With Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland's Health Defence team is here to help you make positive changes to your health – starting today!
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Friday Night Comedy
Glee Club Glasgow's Friday Night Comedy is the perfect way to end the working week! Four superb stand-up comedians and a great range of tasty food offerings!
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Fridays at One
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's 'Fridays at One' series features performances from International guest artists, chamber ensembles, soloists and orchestras!
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Funded Art Workshops for Young People
The Language Hub & Cafe Hub are running Funded Art Workshops for Young People who want to draw, paint and express themselves creatively in a friendly, supportive environment!
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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 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 Tigers Speedway
Glasgow Tigers matches are a great day out for the full family, seven riders compete in each team with 15 heats of adrenaline-filled racing providing a great nights entertainment for all!
READ MOREGood 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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Helensburgh Beer & Gin Festival
Helensburgh Beer and Gin Festival, The Wee Fest in The West, returns to Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th May!
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HHS x Poetry Club Presents: CMPND
Hip Hop Scotland present legendary group CMPND at The Poetry Club on Friday 17th May!
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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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James O’Brien - How They Broke Britain
Award-winning writer and broadcaster James O’Brien returns to Aye Write with How they Broke Britain, a major political book which explores the dark forces and figures who have broken Britain.
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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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Kick-Ass Country with Delta Smoak
Don't miss the chance to experience this fantastic blend of classic and contemporary country hits all in one electrifying evening!
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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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Michael McIntyre: MACNIFICENT
Michael McIntyre is back on stage with his brand new show MACNIFICENT! Don't miss him live at the OVO Hydro over three nights in May!
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Milngavie Market
You'll find meat, fish, game, Cheese, home baking, plants, Organic soap, jewellery, and more at Milngavie Market on the third Friday of each month!
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Modern Ballet Annual Performance
Be swept away by Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's BA Modern Ballet students as they take to the New Athenaeum stage for their annual dance showcase!
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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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Neon Brush: Sip & Paint Workshop in the Dark
There's a wind of creativity blowing through Glasgow! Neon Brush arrives at Arta and promises you a great time with friends after work or on the weekend.
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Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon
Join Glasgow Science Centre for the Pink Floyd fulldome experience which sets 10 tracks from The Dark Side of the Moon to mesmeric 360° visuals in their digital Planetarium!
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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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Psychic Mediumship Supper
Join The butterfly and the pig for an evening with a professional psychic medium for a show connecting to spirits and loved ones all whilst you enjoy a three course meal!
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R-CADE Boardgames Meetup
Join the team in the R-CADE cafe every Friday evening where they will be digging out a selection of boardgames from their collection to play!
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R-CADE Lates Over 18’s Retro Gaming Sessions
Enjoy three hours of gaming in R-CADE's retro video game arcade with access to their specialised table top party games as part of their Over 18's Retro Gaming Sessions!
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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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Sloans Ceilidh
Sloans Famous Friday Ceilidh is back and it's bigger and better than ever... it's a must for everyone visiting Glasgow and any true weegie!
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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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Step Right Up
Step Right Up continues the rich tradition of variety shows at the Britannia Panopticon Music Hall with a deliciously diverse regular show!
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Taylor Swift Tribute
Calling all Swifties! Don't miss a Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna at The Classic Grand on Friday 17th May!
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That’ll Be The Day
That'll Be The Day returns to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow for another momentous celebration of the most iconic moments in music and comedy from the 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s!
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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 Fallen
Based on true events, The Fallen at Websters Theatre explores the stories of lives that were changed forever when unmarried mothers were forced to give their babies away for adoption.
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The Friday Show
Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Glasgow!
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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 Highstool Prophets
The Highstool Prophets are one of the most sought after folk scene bands of the moment, don't miss them live at King Tut's on Friday 17th May!
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The Murder Trial Live
Take part in a live jury experience produced by real barristers based on a true story when the Murder Trial Live comes to Glasgow!
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Weaving Our Stories Together
Thanks to support from the Alex Ferry Foundation, The Pyramid is running an exciting new community project, bringing weaving back to life in Anderston!
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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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Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Anything Goes The Musical
Runway Theatre Company are delighted to return to Eastwood Park Theatre with the latest version of modern classic musical, Anything Goes!
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Share a Song and Sing Along
Enjoy a good old sing-along and ‘gie it laldy’ at Share a Song and Sing Along at libraries across East Renfrewshire!
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Braidholm Boogie Bingo
Sing and dance your way to big cash prizes and surprises, Braidholm Boogie Bingo promises to bring the party with an unforgettable night!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Nature Re-imagined
This exhibition at the Scottish Ornithologists Club presents the work of three artists who apply unusual approaches and media to the subject of wildlife.
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Friday Friends
Our Friday Friends programme offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children and their families.
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OnOne Salsa: 6 week Salsa Beginners Course
Join OnOne Salsa for these 6 week Monday Salsa Dance Classes for Beginners starting on 6th May at The Mash House!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirklands Garden
Enjoy a day out at Kirklands, built in 1832, it has been the Hart family home for 45 years!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: South Flisk
The spectacular views over Fife to Perthshire and Angus and the large flooded quarry full of fish, planted with impressive marginals, make the garden at South Flisk very special in the area.
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Dave Arcari
Don't miss SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari when he plays the Kings Theatre Kirkcaldy with special guest Andres Roots on 17th May!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Choir Concert With Arietta
Experience a delightful evening of music with Arietta Ladies' choir at Bellshill Central Parish Church on Friday 17th May as part of their 150th Anniversary celebrations!
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Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
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A New International
For one night only, A New International present a full band set featuring back catalogue classics and a sneaky peek at new, never-before-seen songs from their fourth album!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
An Audience with Gavin Mitchell (Still Game)
Don't miss out on a memorable evening with award-winning actor and comedian Gavin Mitchell live at The Bungalow for one night only!
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Kilmacolm Farm Tours
Experience a fantastic farm animal safari from a purpose built 14 seater all weather trailer where you can enjoy the panoramic 360 degree views of this working farm in Kilmacolm!
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Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!
READ MOREEvents in Stirling
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Hogmanay Ceilidh (Gartmore) 2023
Step into 2024 in style with the fabulous Burns Brother Ceilidh Band at Gartmore’s sensational foot stomping interactive Hogmanay Ceilidh!
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Preschool Activities With Active Stirling
Come along to The PEAK, Stirling for three very different, but fun, weekly preschool sports activities!
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Loch Ard Kayak Tours Full Day
Visit sites of interest, explore and immersive in the natural beauty, learn the history on and around the Loch with the Loch Ard Adventure Centre!
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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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Short Attention Span Theatre
Six mini masterpieces are on the menu as Ayr’s leading cultural hub serves up another series of treats for theatre fans.
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