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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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David Elder Lecture Series

Selected dates between 28th September 2023 - 28th March 2024

The David Elder lecture series at Glasgow Science Centre presents a line-up of fascinating talks by expert astronomers, spaceflight pioneers, award-winning science writers and broadcasters.

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The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow Lecture Series

Selected dates between 4th October 2023 - 20th March 2024

If you enjoy listening, discussing, and debating, and want to learn more about disciplines old and new, then join The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow at one of their regular lectures!

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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 18th February 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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Jaz Coleman - Unspeakable

19th March 2024

Frontman Jaz Coleman comes to Glasgow with his spoken word tour, Unspeakable, an oral history of Killing Joke.

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Shelf Life Adult Event: Alastair McIntosh: Climate, Community and the Crisis of Meaning

19th March 2024

Join Alastair McIntosh at the Mitchell Library on Tuesday 19th March for a fascinating talk on Climate, Community and the Crisis of Meaning.

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Mark Evans: Heart of Arabia: In the Footsteps of Harry St John Philby

20th March 2024

Mark Evans shares the story of recreating St John Philby's pioneering 1917 journey across Arabia as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People talk series!

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Seed Talks: The Psychology of Attraction

20th March 2024

Discover the complex neurobiological processes triggered by the moment of first attraction and how they change in the long term when Seed Talks returns to The Glee Club Glasgow!

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Writing Our Legacy Poetry Room: WORKSHOP & SHARING

22nd March 2024

Come join an artistic sharing from our poetry room artists and learn more about their practice at Glasgow Zine Library on Friday 22nd March!

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Climate Change: What has this got to do with me, and why does my voice matter?

28th March 2024

Get together with Interfaith Scotland for this climate literacy session which will demonstrate why your views matter and how your voice is much needed in the conversations shaping climate action.

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Professor Roger Crofts: The Future of Trees

28th March 2024

Roger Crofts celebrates the role of trees in our lives and considers how to ensure that we have well-maintained woods as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People talk series!

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The Michael Franzese REMADE Man UK Tour

1st April 2024

Meet Michael Franzese, the OG Goodfella, in person for an unforgettable experience filled with captivating stories and insider secrets at The Engine Works on Monday 1st April!

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A Talk about Mackintosh’s Willow Tea Room Designs with Alison Brown

7th April 2024

Join Alison Brown, Curator for European Decorative Art & Design from 1800 to Present at Glasgow Museums, for a talk on Mackintosh's Willow Tea Room Designs on Sunday 7th April.

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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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Bear Grylls: Never Give Up! Live Tour

18th April 2024

Bear Grylls will inspire and captivate audiences with his stories of adventure and survival when he brings his Never Give Up! Live Tour to Glasgow in April!

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An Evening with Elizabeth Gilbert

22nd April 2024

Enjoy an evening of BIG Magic with Elizabeth Gilbert, the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love, and be inspired to live the vibrant, fulfilling life you’ve dreamed of!

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Ronnie Woods Memorial Lecture

25th April 2024

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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CrimeCon Glasgow

27th April 2024

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

27th April 2024 - 28th April 2024

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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A History Of British Crime

30th April 2024

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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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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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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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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An Evening with Mary Beard

9th July 2024

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

22nd July 2024

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

26th July 2024

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

28th July 2024

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

8th August 2024 - 12th August 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

24th August 2024

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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Tim Peake: Astronauts - The Quest To Explore Space

27th September 2024

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

28th September 2024

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

12th October 2024

Alistair Campbell and Rory Stewart will bring their leading political podcast - The Rest Is Politics - to the SEC Glasgow on Saturday 12th October!

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Jon Ronson’s Psychopath Night

22nd October 2024

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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Hollie McNish

24th October 2024

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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The Night Sky Show

3rd November 2024

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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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: Busby - Mill Wheels & Waterfalls

Heritage Walk: Busby - Mill Wheels & Waterfalls

21st March 2024

Join local historian Stuart Nisbet on a detective trail, chasing the story of Busby's pioneering mills and how they led to the growth of the village.

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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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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:

A King’s Visit: George IV in Edinburgh

A King’s Visit: George IV in Edinburgh

10th May 2024

Join Emma Stead, Curator at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, to learn about George IV’s visit to Edinburgh in 1822.

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Costume Society Scotland Events

Costume Society Scotland Events

Selected dates between 6th November 2023 - 13th May 2024

Come along to the Costume Society Scotland's season of varied talks on fashion, costume, textiles, accessories and related subjects between between October and April at Augustine United Church!

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Henry Winkler: The Fonz and Beyond

Henry Winkler: The Fonz and Beyond

25th June 2024

Join the legendary Henry Winkler at the Usher Hall as he shares stories of his life on the 50th anniversary of his time in Hollywood!

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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:

A History of British Mass Murders with Professor Craig Jackson

A History of British Mass Murders with Professor Craig Jackson

6th July 2024

Professor Craig Jackson comes to Carnegie Hall on 6th July with A History of British Mass Murderers.

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An Evening With Jeff Stelling

An Evening With Jeff Stelling

20th November 2024

Carnegie Hall 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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Simon Reeve: To The Ends Of The Earth

Simon Reeve: To The Ends Of The Earth

14th November 2024

Simon Reeve is on a UK tour with ‘To The Ends Of The Earth’ and brings it to the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on 14th November!

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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:

An Evening with Jeff Stelling

An Evening with Jeff Stelling

21st November 2024

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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An Evening with Shaun Ryder

An Evening with Shaun Ryder

27th October 2024

He's the wild man of rock who became a national treasure, Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder will bring his new, spoken word tour to Airdrie Town Hall on Sunday 27th October 2024!

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The Songs The Beatles Gave Away

The Songs The Beatles Gave Away

28th April 2024

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!

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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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The Paisley Playlist - Music Networking Event with Live Bands

The Paisley Playlist - Music Networking Event with Live Bands

22nd March 2024

The Paisley Playlist is a new music networking in Paisley which aims to help bring together like-minded people within the music industry!

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Paisley Book Festival

Paisley Book Festival

25th April 2024 - 28th April 2024

The 2024 Paisley Book Festival, themed 'Imagine Something Different', invites attendees to embark on a transformative journey, embracing the festival's renowned radical edge.

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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:

War and Diplomacy on Rome’s Northern Frontier

War and Diplomacy on Rome’s Northern Frontier

20th March 2024

This is the last talk of Gartmore Heritage Society's 23/24 season so come along and join them at the Black Bull Gartmore on 20th March!

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Talks at The Smith: Sherlock, Darcy and friends revisited

Talks at The Smith: Sherlock, Darcy and friends revisited

26th June 2024

Jo Ross-Barrett revisits characters from classic fiction and applies the lens of what we know now to their experiences and behaviours.

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Deep Roots Gathering

Deep Roots Gathering

19th April 2024 - 21st April 2024

Don't miss this immersive 3 days of (re)connecting with Gaelic culture, landbased roots, practices and ways of being at Cardross Estate from April 19th to 21st!

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 13th September 2023 - 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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Professor Roger Crofts: The Future of Trees

Professor Roger Crofts: The Future of Trees

27th March 2024

Roger Crofts celebrates the role of trees in our lives and considers how to ensure that we have well-maintained woods as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People talk series!

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