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
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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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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Spirit Sessions: A Demonstration of Mediumship and Book Signing
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
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
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
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
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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A Short Walk down a Long Street: Sauchiehall Street Guided Walk
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
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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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:
Heritage Walk: Giffnock - Mines and Mysteries
Led by Dr. Stuart Nisbet this heritage walk will tell the story of how Giffnock's limestone and fireclay were quarried.
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An Evening with Martin O’Neill
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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Heritage Talk: Time Travel Under My Floorboards - Vikings To Victorians
Join Paul Noble on a time travelling journey from the vikings to the Victorians from objects he discovered in the crawl space under his house!
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:
Powder and Pomade
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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Wide Days - Scotland’s Music Convention
Scotland's Music Convention returns to Edinburgh from 1st to 3rd May 2024, featuring music industry speakers and the country's most exciting emerging artists.
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Meet the Artist: Janine Baldwin
Join artist Janine Baldwin at Birch Tree Gallery on 18th May as she gives a brief introduction to her creative background and techniques, then shows us how she creates a collage.
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:
Pint Of Science St Andrews & Dundee
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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200 Years of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Join Sheona Smith, who is closely associated with the Kinghorn Lifeboat Station, as she relates the story of the Institution over the 200 years of its history!
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St Andrews Memories Group at Scottish Fisheries Museum
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.
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:
Pain Association Scotland - Self Management for People Living with Chronic Pain
Pain Association Scotland run professionally-led monthly groups across Lanarkshire for people living with all forms of chronic pain.
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BygoneCon
BygoneCon, South Lanarkshire's annual Heritage and Local History Convention, returns to Hamilton Town House Library on Saturday 11th May.
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An Evening With Celtic Legends John Hartson and Chris Sutton
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!
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:
Paisley & District U3A Talks: Paisley u3a Learns Crimeland Secrets
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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Simon Yates of Touching the Void - My Mountain Life
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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How I Became A Butterfly: Book Chat and Q&A
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.
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:
Gary Maclean Pop Up Event
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that MasterChef - The Professionals Champion, Gary Maclean will host our next food & drinks pop up here at the Bawbee on Thursday 16th May at 7pm!
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Don Roberto & Scotland: International Perspectives
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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Retrofit: Meet the Suppliers
Join Stirling City Heritage at the Barracks Conference Centre for a chance to meet suppliers of Retrofit Solutions, hear about their products and meet the TBHC team.
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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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