Featured Events in Glasgow in May, 2025 (August Updated)

✨А unique concert will take place on May 16th at 7:30PM in the Glasgow University Union. Soundtracks of the renowned film ’Interstellar,’ directed by Christopher Nolan, and brought to life by the enchanting performance from Mystery Ensemble. Hans Zimmer, the constant collaborator in his films and one of the greatest film composers of our time, is an Oscar winner, a two-time Golden Globe winner, and a three-time Grammy winner. Zimmer’s original compositions will be reimagined for a unique ensemble of instruments, combining electronics and acoustic instruments. About the venue The Debates Chamber at the Glasgow University Union is a stunning historic venue, renowned for its grand architecture and rich tradition of hosting cultural events. With its high ceilings, wood-paneled walls, and outstanding acoustics, the chamber provides an intimate yet powerful setting for a truly immersive musical experience. The venue has been home to debates, performances, and gatherings for over a century, making it a place where history meets artistic expression. This concert is part of a series of immersive musical experiences created by Red Events & Distribution Ltd., known for their exceptional cultural events in historic mansions, on scenic rooftops, in botanical greenhouses, and other atmospheric venues across the UK, Europe, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and beyond. Their repertoire includes candlelit concerts and fully immersive performances with video art and spatial sound design. ⏳ Date & Time: May 16, 2025, at 7:30 PM ⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 30 minutes prior; late entry is prohibited). About Mystery Ensemble Mystery Ensemble is a group of professional musicians performing unique programs on non-standard venues around the UK. Experience outstanding works from different eras, experimental music, tributes, and world soundtracks of films and series, as well as absolutely unique programs and immersive shows. All music presented in author’s arrangements. With the possibility of independent choice of the program, unexpected locations, and flexibility of the format, our team of professional musicians is inspired to bring their favorite music to life. Founded in 2021, our studio of contemporary music has grown rapidly, with over 40 shows in the UK in its first year of performing. Our founder, Almin Alexander, has devoted more than 12 years of his life to the music industry and the development of cultural initiatives around the world, working with many outstanding musicians and musical groups. The ensemble’s repertoire contains an incredible amount of music. Just look at some of the programs so dearly loved by our viewers: these are tribute concerts of such great composers as Ludovico Einaudi, Hans Zimmer, John Williams, Ólafur Arnalds, Joe Hisaishi, or the minimalists’ John Cage and David Lang, along with At the same time, the ensemble performs popular soundtracks from sensational TV shows and movies: Wednesday, The Young Pope, Harry Potter, a variety of Disney and Pixar films, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit saga, Spencer, Star Wars and others. There is also the unique music of Enigma, Enya, combined with neoclassical music, or world rock hits, and tributes to the legendary Michael Jackson, Queen and the Beatles. For lovers of the classics, the ensemble collection contains music by W.A. Mozart, J.S. Bach, L.V. Beethoven, R. Wagner, I. Strauss, P.I. Tchaikovsky, S.V. Rachmaninov, and all key composers — classics. And much more. Every month the studio releases new programs and updates the existing repertoire. For some projects, the team gathers as part of a chamber or small symphony orchestra. Join us and experience the creative energy and passion that drives our team to bring music to life in unforgettable ways! Programme Hans Zimmer — Dreaming of the Crash Hans Zimmer — Mountains Hans Zimmer — Afraid of Time Hans Zimmer — Coward Hans Zimmer — Day One Hans Zimmer — Gravity Hans Zimmer — Message from Home Hans Zimmer — S.T.A.Y. Hans Zimmer — Cornfield Chase *The programme may be subject to changes Information Source: RED EVENTS & Distribution ltd. | eventbrite

Experience the ancient art of Tai Chi & Qigong at a free taster class and beginners' course preview in Glasgow. Join us at Finn's Place on 167 Ledard Road, G42 9QU, on May 1, 2025, to discover the benefits of these traditional Chinese exercises. This event provides a wonderful opportunity to explore the foundations of Tai Chi & Qigong in a welcoming and supportive environment. Admission is free, so don't miss this chance to start your journey towards improved well-being and mindfulness.

Explore the fascinating history of The Glasgow School of Art with an exclusive tour of our Archives and Collections at the Whisky Bond. Delve into over 160 years of art, design, and architecture, from contemporary works to iconic Mackintosh pieces, stunning textiles, jewellery, posters, and much more. This free, guided tour, led by our knowledgeable staff, will showcase key acquisitions, including recent additions to the collection, alongside incredible historical treasures. From Mackintosh furniture and Joan Eardley’s works to suffragette memorabilia, fashion show pieces, student registers, and an impressive poster collection, there’s something for everyone. Join us for a glimpse of our rich heritage, spanning from 1652 to the present day. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential. Every first Thursday of the month 12pm to 1pm At The Whisky Bond Information Source: GSA Archives & Collections | eventbrite

Friday 2nd May 2025, 5pm - 7pm. 'Mother Clyde' by Glasgow based artist Greer Pester is the second of three Outer Spaces commissions opening in Glasgow, spring 2025. We are excited to present a bold programme of newly commissioned works by artists Sooun Kim, Greer Pester, and Jamie Fitzpatrick. Selected from the Outer Spaces network of studio holders, this is a unique opportunity for the artists to make new, ambitious work in response to one of our most historic spaces. Responding to the former Clydesdale banking hall at 31 St Vincent Place, Glasgow, these works explore the building’s symbolic relationship to power, stability, and prosperity—qualities embedded in the fabric of this iconic Victorian structure. At the same time, the artists engage with the building’s current, transitory state, where past and present converge. The artworks will be unveiled in spring 2025 through a series of pop-up events, offering a dynamic exploration of the site’s rich history and its shifting role in the present. Information Source: Outer Spaces | eventbrite

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Sabbotage Tribute to Black Sabbath. The UK's best and most authentic Sabbath tribute. With two one hour sets of Ozzy era classics, the closest you can get to the original band in their heyday... Information Source: eventbrite

Simon Fisher Turner: In the Shadow of the Sun The images of In the Shadow of the Sun are fused with scarlets, oranges and pinks. The degradation caused by the refilming of multiple images gives them a shimmering mystery / energy, like Monet’s Nympheas , or haystacks in the sunset. There is no narrative in the film. The first viewers wracked their brains for a meaning instead of relaxing into the ambient tapestry of random images. The language is there and it is conveyed – and you don’t know what to say until you have said it . You can dream of lands far distant . (Derek Jarman, Dancing Ledge , 1984). In the Shadow of the Sun has been described as Derek Jarman’s ‘Super 8 masterpiece’. It was assembled from a dozen different short films made c. 1972-74, including pieces such as Journey to Avebury and Fire Island , which Jarman cut together and superimposed to create a new work. The resulting film is a testament to his experimental boldness, his fondness for revisiting and reimagining past motifs, and to the intensity and brilliance of his vision. In 1981, the renowned group Throbbing Gristle created a new soundtrack for a screening of In the Shadow of the Sun at the Berlin Film Festival. Such transformations of Jarman’s film works through music have continued into recent times, with his frequent collaborator Simon Fisher Turner making a new score in 2021 for the version of My Very Beautiful Movie currently showing at The Hunterian Art Gallery as part of Digging in Another Time: Derek Jarman’s Modern Nature . He also devised new music for the live performance Blue Now , presented at Tramway in November last year as part of the exhibition programme. For this special, one-off event screening of In the Shadow of Sun , Turner will present new music to accompany a stretched version of the film. It is a unique opportunity to see and hear one of Jarman’s key artistic partners continue their creative dialogue. To mark this occasion, The Hunterian has extended its opening hours so that visitors can see the exhibition before attending the concert. In the Shadow of the Sun is screened with kind permission of James Mackay and LUMA Foundation. This event is presented in partnership between Thinking Culture and Music in the University, in response to the Hunterian's exhibition, Digging in Another Time: Derek Jarman's Modern Nature. Simon Fisher Turner Composer Simon Fisher Turner is renowned for his film soundtrack work which started with Derek Jarman, for whom he scored many feature films - from Caravaggio (1986), through to Jarman’s final work Blue (1993). Caravaggio began a long relationship with the BFI, and more recently Fisher Turner composed the score for restorations of three silent films, Un Chant D’Amour dir. Jean Genet (1950), The Great White Silence dir. Herbert Ponting (1924) and The Epic of Everest dir. Captain John Noel (1924), winning a prestigious Ivor Novello Award for the soundtrack to The Epic of Everest. He has also composed film music for Mike Hodges, Michael Almareyda, Isao Yamada. His various collaborators over the years include Ruicki Sakamoto, Gina Birch, Deux Filles, The Derek Jarman Lab, and The Elysian Collective. With a career as varied and diverse as his current projects, Simon Fisher Turner began as a young actor in Tom Brown’s Schooldays, and in between then and now has released records under his own name and as The King Of Luxembourg and Deux Filles. Accessibility Information on the University of Glasgow Concert Hall can be found here . Information Source: School of Culture & Creative Arts | eventbrite

Simon Fisher Turner: In the Shadow of the Sun The images of In the Shadow of the Sun are fused with scarlets, oranges and pinks. The degradation caused by the refilming of multiple images gives them a shimmering mystery / energy, like Monet’s Nympheas, or haystacks in the sunset. There is no narrative in the film. The first viewers wracked their brains for a meaning instead of relaxing into the ambient tapestry of random images. The language is there and it is conveyed – and you don’t know what to say until you have said it. You can dream of lands far distant. (Derek Jarman, Dancing Ledge, 1984). In the Shadow of the Sun has been described as Derek Jarman’s ‘Super 8 masterpiece’. It was assembled from a dozen different short films made c. 1972-74, including pieces such as Journey to Avebury and Fire Island, which Jarman cut together and superimposed to create a new work. The resulting film is a testament to his experimental boldness, his fondness for revisiting and reimagining past motifs, and to the intensity and brilliance of his vision. In 1981, the renowned group Throbbing Gristle created a new soundtrack for a screening of In the Shadow of the Sun at the Berlin Film Festival. Such transformations of Jarman’s film works through music have continued into recent times, with his frequent collaborator Simon Fisher Turner making a new score in 2021 for the version of My Very Beautiful Movie currently showing at The Hunterian Art Gallery as part of Digging in Another Time: Derek Jarman’s Modern Nature. He also devised new music for the live performance Blue Now, presented at Tramway in November last year as part of the exhibition programme. For this special, one-off event screening of In the Shadow of Sun, Turner will present new music to accompany a stretched version of the film. It is a unique opportunity to see and hear one of Jarman’s key artistic partners continue their creative dialogue. To mark this occasion, The Hunterian has extended its opening hours so that visitors can see the exhibition before attending the concert. In the Shadow of the Sun is screened with kind permission of James Mackay and LUMA Foundation. This event is presented in partnership between Thinking Culture and Music in the University, in response to the Hunterian's exhibition, Digging in Another Time: Derek Jarman's Modern Nature. Simon Fisher Turner Composer Simon Fisher Turner is renowned for his film soundtrack work which started with Derek Jarman, for whom he scored many feature films - from Caravaggio (1986), through to Jarman’s final work Blue (1993). Caravaggio began a long relationship with the BFI, and more recently Fisher Turner composed the score for restorations of three silent films, Un Chant D’Amour dir. Jean Genet (1950), The Great White Silence dir. Herbert Ponting (1924) and The Epic of Everest dir. Captain John Noel (1924), winning a prestigious Ivor Novello Award for the soundtrack to The Epic of Everest. He has also composed film music for Mike Hodges, Michael Almareyda, Isao Yamada. His various collaborators over the years include Ruicki Sakamoto, Gina Birch, Deux Filles, The Derek Jarman Lab, and The Elysian Collective. With a career as varied and diverse as his current projects, Simon Fisher Turner began as a young actor in Tom Brown’s Schooldays, and in between then and now has released records under his own name and as The King Of Luxembourg and Deux Filles. AccessibilityInformation on the University of Glasgow Concert Hall can be found here. Information Source: School of Culture & Creative Arts | eventbrite

The legendary night dedicated to worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift: non-stop Swifty all night: deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits. Do you have a Blank Space in your diary? Then this night is Taylor-made for you! Join fellow fans in a celebration of the genius of the Swift - because she'll never go out of Style. This is an 18+ event. *PLEASE NOTE: Tickets include a £1 venue restoration levy* Swiftogeddon is not affiliated with, endorsed by, authorised by, sponsored by, or in any way officially connected with Taylor Swift or any of her respective business entities or their affiliates or subsidiaries, including but not limited to TAS Rights Management, LLC. The name Taylor Swift as well as related names, marks, emblems and images are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Furthermore, Swiftogeddon is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or in any way officially connected with other third party entities that provide similar services and events to Swiftogeddon; the similarity of any services and events are purely coincidental and does not imply any association with such third party entities Information Source: Swiftogeddon | eventbrite

A top line up from some of Scotland's finest hip hop artists and special guests. DJ Shelltoe Mel Melomaniac, Queen of Self Help Bars, Purveyor of Funk, will be providing the soundscape with an all vinyl set aiming to raise the vibrations and bring back social dance. Celebration it shall be. Solareye (Dave Hook) has toured extensively throughout the UK and around the globe with critically acclaimed alternative hip-hop group Stanley Odd, and as a solo artist. His music has been featured on BBC Radio and Television, RTÉ2, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation), ARD Germany and many others. Erin Friel is a rapper and performer from Springburn, Glasgow. She writes in her native tongue and performs with her unmistakable Glaswegian dialect. Erin is a storyteller at heart and draws inspiration from her experience and love for hip hop. Loki The Scottish Rapper is the critically acclaimed musical alter-ego of Darren McGarvey. With a string of releases from 2003 - 2008, including Friendly World and Summer Knows A Darker Shade of Grey, Loki became one of Scottish Hip Hop's most influential artists; contributing to the popularisation of the Scottish accent in rap music. His more recent works include Government Issue Music Protest and Trigger Warning; two interconnected conceptual albums exploring themes of identity, class and nationalism. In 2018, Loki staged the 60-minute show Poverty Safari Live at the Edinburgh Fringe, blending elements of rap, music, spoken word and stand-up comedy. The show was well-received by audiences and reviewers alike and a national tour is now in the works. In short, Loki's influence is present wherever Scottish rap is found. Information Source: Midgierakers Unite | eventbrite

Dive into creativity with our Eco Resin Craft Workshop! Join us for a Fun, Interactive Session where you’ll Experiment with Mixing, Moulding and Colouring a Design of your Choice. Craft Workshops are a fantastic way to unwind, explore your creative potential and socialise with your friends or someone new. We want to show people that art is not restricted to a particular type of individual and learning new crafting skills can be lighthearted, fun and therapeutic. All of our classes are beginner friendly and are taught by a professional artist who will guide you through the creative process. We fully encourage guests to take any of our workshops in their own direction, have fun and create something unique and personal to them. All of the supplies will be provided, including: Eco Resin Mixing Materials Crafting Tools Aprons Moulds Gloves Please arrive 10 minutes before the class with your ticket to hand. Our tickets are non-refundable once purchased. If you would like to reschedule your class please provide us with at least 24 hours notice and you should be able to join a future event. Locating the studio - The code for the door entrance is 1524. The studio is on the second floor at the end of the right hand corridor. Room 206 Look forward to getting creative with you all :) Information Source: BRSHES | eventbrite

Welcome to Soulwind Sunday Sing . Join us for an afternoon of songs of peace, love and hope, upstairs at The Arlington Baths Club. Song leader Ali Mills will teach songs by ear, no previous singing experience needed. Sunday, March 9 - 2:00 to 4.30pm with a break for teas & coffee at 3pm ~ Sadly no wheelchair access available ~ Information Source: Ali Mills | eventbrite

We are delighted to be hosting dance pioneer, Mr Wiggles (USA) in Glasgow once again! These workshops are funded by Creative Scotland's Open Fund and supported by The Work Room artist's led studio, Glasgow. He'll be bringing his Bronx, New York flava for 2 street dance workshops and a handstyle/graffiti workshop. Mr Wiggles incorporates various styles from popping, breakin'/bboying, top rocking, tutting, boogaloo and locking. We'll also be joined by a special guest for an emcee workshop. Workshop packages are available: 1 x dance workshop = ￡25 2 x workshops (1 dance + handstyles or emcee) = ￡30 3 x workshops (1 dance + handstyles + emcee) = ￡35 Artist Bio: Steffan "Mr. Wiggles" Clemente is a dancer, actor, choreographer, teacher, music producer, and graffiti artist. He is a member of Rock Steady Crew and The Electric Boogaloos. Since his early days dancing in the streets of the Bronx, Mr. Wiggles has worked in theater, film, and music with various artists and has appeared in music videos with artists such as Missy Elliot, Usher, Madonna, and Limp Bizkit, among others. Mr. Wiggles has also been credited for 2 important movies which helped establish hip hop today. These movies are " Beat Street " and " Wild Style ". (https://wigzee.biz/bio/) Information Source: Midgierakers Unite | eventbrite

We are delighted to be hosting dance pioneer, Mr Wiggles (USA) in Glasgow once again! These workshops are funded by Creative Scotland's Open Fund and supported by The Work Room artist's led studio, Glasgow. He'll be bringing his Bronx, New York flava for 2 street dance workshops and a handstyle/graffiti workshop. Mr Wiggles incorporates various styles from popping, breakin'/bboying, top rocking, tutting, boogaloo and locking. We'll also be joined by a special guest for an emcee workshop. Workshop packages are available: 1 x dance workshop = ￡25 2 x workshops (1 dance + handstyles or emcee) = ￡30 3 x workshops (1 dance + handstyles + emcee) = ￡35 Artist Bio: Steffan Mr. Wiggles Clemente is a dancer, actor, choreographer, teacher, music producer, and graffiti artist. He is a member of Rock Steady Crew and The Electric Boogaloos. Since his early days dancing in the streets of the Bronx, Mr. Wiggles has worked in theater, film, and music with various artists and has appeared in music videos with artists such as Missy Elliot, Usher, Madonna, and Limp Bizkit, among others. Mr. Wiggles has also been credited for 2 important movies which helped establish hip hop today. These movies are Beat Street and Wild Style . (https://wigzee.biz/bio/) Information Source: Midgierakers Unite | eventbrite

Karen Dunbar is taking over Berlinkys for Daytime Disco! Karen will be DJing through the decades from 3pm on every first Sunday of the month! Get ready for a whole day of dancing at Berlinkys, get the tickets now, don't wait until they sell out! Please note that this is standing ticket only, so make sure to book a table on berlinkys.com! Information Source: Berlinky's Glasgow | eventbrite

What will the workshop cover? With a focus on vocal health and utilising your voice wholly and effectively, this workshop connects you with your true voice bringing you into presence, working with body, breath and voice and applying that to text. Through a series of exercises that will give you a powerful tool kit, you will arrive at speaking as a whole self-engagement and be able to utilise your voice for performance fully with alignment, connection and presence to be truly embodied and engaged. We will explore different key areas that include on camera and voice over work with a focus on being vocally prepared in any medium. About Kirsty: With over 15 years of experience, Kirsty’s main objective is to help people find their true voice, to be fully present and aligned. As a voice coach she specialises in communications coaching, public speaking & presentation skills training, breath alignment practice, vocal production, dialect coaching, accent softening & elocution and voice over training as well as confidence coaching, acting coaching and working with children & young people. As a dialect coach she has worked with lead actors on Deadwater Fell, Vigil and Karen Pirie. Her acting credits include Outlander, Guilt, Annika, Doctors and Burnistoun, with theatre performances in The Edinburgh Playhouse, The Gaiety Theatre, Eden Court, His Majesty's Theatre, Citizens Theatre and Tron Theatre. As a Voice Over Artist and Specialist, she works in narration, commercial, audiobooks, character/animation, gaming and ADR. Who is the workshop for? This workshop is ideal for performers, actors for stage and screen, presenters, creatives and anyone looking to improve vocal confidence, clarity and presence. Information Source: GMAC | eventbrite

What will the workshop cover? With a focus on vocal health and utilising your voice wholly and effectively, this workshop connects you with your true voice bringing you into presence, working with body, breath and voice and applying that to text. Through a series of exercises that will give you a powerful tool kit, you will arrive at speaking as a whole self-engagement and be able to utilise your voice for performance fully with alignment, connection and presence to be truly embodied and engaged. We will explore different key areas that include on camera and voice over work with a focus on being vocally prepared in any medium. About Kirsty: With over 15 years of experience, Kirsty’s main objective is to help people find their true voice, to be fully present and aligned. As a voice coach she specialises in communications coaching, public speaking & presentation skills training, breath alignment practice, vocal production, dialect coaching, accent softening & elocution and voice over training as well as confidence coaching, acting coaching and working with children & young people. As a dialect coach she has worked with lead actors on Deadwater Fell, Vigil and Karen Pirie. Her acting credits include Outlander, Guilt, Annika, Doctors and Burnistoun, with theatre performances in The Edinburgh Playhouse, The Gaiety Theatre, Eden Court, His Majesty's Theatre, Citizens Theatre and Tron Theatre. As a Voice Over Artist and Specialist, she works in narration, commercial, audiobooks, character/animation, gaming and ADR. Who is the workshop for? This workshop is ideal for performers, actors for stage and screen, presenters, creatives and anyone looking to improve vocal confidence, clarity and presence. Information Source: GMAC | eventbrite

Our Beginner's Drop-In Improv Workshop is the perfect opportunity to try doing improv for the first time in a supportive environment! Learn some of the basics of improvisation and get some practice being onstage and getting out of your comfort zone 6.30pm - 8pm Upstairs at The Old Hairdressers (Renfield Lane) £10 full price / £5 concession 2 free scholarship spots on every class This workshop must be booked in advance to attend Please arrive on time for the start of the workshop at 6.30pm Followed by a free improv jam 8.15-9.00 Attendees should be aware that the event will be happening in a room that is up two flights of stairs Email glasgowimprovtheatre@gmail.com or contact us through our socials if you have any questions @improvglasgow improvglasgow.co.uk instagram.com/improvglasgow facebook.com/improvglasgow twitter.com/improvglasgow Information Source: Glasgow Improv Theatre | eventbrite

Monday 5th May - Tuesday 6th May 2025 Booking slots: 11am - 12pm / 12pm - 1pm 'Mother Clyde' by Glasgow based artist Greer Pester is the second of three Outer Spaces commissions opening in Glasgow, spring 2025. We are excited to present a bold programme of newly commissioned works by artists Sooun Kim, Greer Pester, and Jamie Fitzpatrick. Selected from the Outer Spaces network of studio holders, this is a unique opportunity for the artists to make new, ambitious work in response to one of our most historic spaces. Responding to the former Clydesdale banking hall at 31 St Vincent Place, Glasgow, these works explore the building’s symbolic relationship to power, stability, and prosperity—qualities embedded in the fabric of this iconic Victorian structure. At the same time, the artists engage with the building’s current, transitory state, where past and present converge. The works will be revealed to the public through a series of pop-up events throughout the spring of 2025, offering a dynamic exploration of the site’s rich history and its shifting role in the present. Information Source: Outer Spaces | eventbrite

Calling all local improvisers! Come along to this FREE improv jam to get some practice, stagetime, and those all-important reps in. A practice opportunity and a chance to meet and perform with new people you might not have had a chance to play with! You can also just watch! Doors 8pm Jam 8.15pm to 9pm (after the Beginners Drop In Workshop) Upstairs at The Old Hairdressers (Renfield Lane) FREE! @improvglasgow facebook.com/improvglasgow twitter.com/improvglasgow instagram.com/improvglasgow improvglasgow.co.uk Information Source: Glasgow Improv Theatre | eventbrite

Watch an extravaganza of improv forms as the Glasgow Improv Theatre's latest forms class graduates, demonstrating several dazzeling forms! Doors 7.00pm Show 7.15pm The Old Hairdressers (Upstairs) FREE to attend! @improvglasgow www.improvglasgow.co.uk Information Source: Glasgow Improv Theatre | eventbrite

Watch two different improv teams improvise a comedy show on the spot! Featuring The Glasgow Improv Theatre's Brand New Harold teams! F.L.U.S.H. and Raintown! Doors 8.30pm Show 8.45pm Pay-What-You-Want The Old Hairdressers (Upstairs) Glasgow Harold Night is a monthly improv comedy show that has been running since 2016. Harold Night is on the first Tuesday of each month The Harold is a classic improv structure developed by Del Close and popularised at the Upright Citizens Brigade theatre in Los Angeles and New York, and Chicago's iO theatre. @improvglasgow www.improvglasgow.co.uk Information Source: Glasgow Improv Theatre | eventbrite

What to Expect What is the Access to Elected Office Fund? Find out how this vital fund supports disabled people to stand for elected office — including what support is available, how it works, and how to apply. Launching Our Manifesto for Inclusion Be among the first to see our draft manifesto and help shape its priorities for the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections. Interactive Workshop Join a dynamic session exploring key issues, challenges and solutions facing disabled people seeking elected office. Your input will help shape real change. Lunch & Networking Enjoy a relaxed lunch, get to know other disabled people and stakeholders, and build connections that support your political journey. Access & Support Radisson Blu is wheelchair accessible. You can learn more about the venue here: Hotels in Glasgow near SSE Hydro | Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow Live captioning will be provided Personal assistants will be available on the day Seating and breaks are built into the programme Refreshments will be provided on arrival, with lunch provided The venue has air conditioning available This is a hybrid event so attendees will be able to join online. More information will be provided in due course. Let us know any additional access needs when you register and we’ll do everything we can to support you. Masks will be provided for those who would like to use them. We ask that event attendees refrain from attending the in-person event if they are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and other airborne illnesses such as colds and flu. Travel & Expenses We can reimburse reasonable travel costs. If you have questions about this, get in touch with us at: members@inclusionscotland.org Information Source: Inclusion Scotland | eventbrite

Wednesday 7th May 2025 Booking slots: 11am - 12pm / 12pm - 1pm / 2pm - 3pm / 3pm - 4pm 'Mother Clyde' by Glasgow based artist Greer Pester is the second of three Outer Spaces commissions opening in Glasgow, spring 2025. We are excited to present a bold programme of newly commissioned works by artists Sooun Kim, Greer Pester, and Jamie Fitzpatrick. Selected from the Outer Spaces network of studio holders, this is a unique opportunity for the artists to make new, ambitious work in response to one of our most historic spaces. Responding to the former Clydesdale banking hall at 31 St Vincent Place, Glasgow, these works explore the building’s symbolic relationship to power, stability, and prosperity—qualities embedded in the fabric of this iconic Victorian structure. At the same time, the artists engage with the building’s current, transitory state, where past and present converge. The works will be revealed to the public through a series of pop-up events throughout the spring of 2025, offering a dynamic exploration of the site’s rich history and its shifting role in the present. Information Source: Outer Spaces | eventbrite

This event is taking place in-person in the Boyd Orr Building Room 2 03 at the University of Glasgow or you can sign up to view the talk online. Event Details The next Scottish Parliament elections are about a year away – in ‘political time,’ that is a very long time indeed. Thinking back to the last Scottish elections in 2021, quite a bit has happened in the intervening period, not the least being a 2024 Westminster election that seemed to reshape the Scottish political landscape. Reports at the time suggested that Scotland had “fallen out of love” with the SNP and that without fundamental root and branch reform the party was set to lose the 2026 Holyrood elections. Then the Labour party’s programme for governing the UK began to come into focus, Nigel Farage steered the Reform party to poll surges that have surprised many and the Conservatives in Scotland continued to look for a path out of the wilderness. How will these different factors shape the electoral contest over the next year? Please join members of the Scottish Election Study ’s team of researchers as they present insights from their SCOOP data series to assess the prospects for the 2026 Holyrood elections. Speakers The Scottish Election Study is an independent, ESRC-funded academic study of Scottish politics, elections and voting behaviour. About the Stevenson Trust: The Stevenson Trust was established in 1921 by a bequest to the University of Glasgow from Sir Daniel Macaulay Stevenson to fund a Lectureship in Citizenship.‎ Since 2006 the Trust has promoted a series of annual lectures on citizenship themes. These are held at the University of Glasgow and open to academics, students and the general public. Speakers have included Professor Sir Bernard Crick and other politicians, academics, political theorists, journalists, educators and cultural commentators. The Trust also supports a number of other activities concerned with citizenship, such as conferences and events for schools. Information Source: College of Social Sciences, University of Glasgow | eventbrite

The Wonder Room is Glasgow magician Ryan K. Davidson’s new one-man show in residence in one of the city's most historical and iconic venues, offering a unique, up-close experience of magic and storytelling to a strictly limited audience. Set in an intimate, purpose designed suite in the luxurious voco Grand Central Hotel in the heart of Glasgow, The Wonder Room opens its doors every week by ticket or invitation only. Each show is limited to 20 tickets ensuring everyone in the room is a participant and not merely a spectator. WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY: Ryan K. Davidson RUNNING TIME: 1 hr 50mins without interval AGE RESTRICTION: 16+ Information Source: Ryan K. Davidson | eventbrite

Symphony Apocalypsis Come gaze into the abyss with us at the premiere performance of the Symphony Apocalypsis at Glasgow Cathedral! Presented by the SCP Symphony Orchestra, this new work is the story of a soul in transformation; reforging itself through the philosophy of Nietzche, facing the heights of ecstacy and depths of despair that define the human condition, and finally confronting the apocalypse of revelation and kneeling before the cross. Please join us before the show for live music from R.C. Manglicmot and Christopher Lo for a chance to win your very own Parlor Concert! More info on the Society for Creative Progress at soc-cp.org Information Source: eventbrite

Creatives of Colour Festival: Kapil Seshasayee + Intibint Glad Cafe, Friday May 9, 2025 Part of the Creatives of Colour Festival, May 8-10, 2025. Join us at the Glad Cafe for a celebratory gig of two groundbreaking Glasgow-based artists, Kapil Seshasayee and Intibint, followed by a DJ set from Arusa Qureshi. Tickets: £15 full price / £12 concession. Pay what you can / no one turned away for lack of funds - please email scca-thinking-culture@glasgow.ac.uk for this option. Set Times 8.00pm - Doors 8.30pm - Intibint 9.10pm - Break 9.30pm - Kapil Seshasayee 10.30pm - DJ set: Arusa Qureshi 12.00am - Bar closes Kapil Seshasayee British-Tamil artist Kapil Seshasayee tells the stories other artists are afraid to tell with a guitar style all his own - combining Carnatic Indian classical music, R'n'B and jazz fusion. Singles released from his most recent LP “Laal” have featured at Rolling Stone India, BBC Radio4, Bandcamp, The Quietus, The Hindu, BBC Radio6 Music, BBC Radio Scotland and BBC Asian Network. Laal is a concept album about the influence of Bollywood and Indian cinema - platforming conversations around censorship, nationalism and caste which aren’t discussed often in mainstream media circles. Kapil also hopes to celebrate unsung heroes of the Indian film industry with singles from the album such as the director of queer film “The Pink Mirror” - Sridhar Rangayan. Kapil has showcased songs from Laal across SXSW, South Asian festival Dialled in, Latitude Festival, The Roundhouse and venues such as the Concorde 2 in Brighton alongside artists such as Tinariwen, Talvin Singh and Raghu Dixit. Highly sought after for session work due to his idiosyncratic guitar playing - Kapil has amassed a number of high profile collaborations and commissions including a rework of a Ravi Shankar composition to commemorate his 100th birthday for BBC Asian Network, a collaborative single with rap legend LIL B and performances in Glasgow Royal Concert Hall alongside Billy Bragg and members of legendary Scottish acts Mogwai / Belle & Sebastian. Intibint Intibint (meaning You are a girl ) is the moniker of Glasgow-based Yemeni artist Noha. Whilst studying for her masters at SOAS she began to revisit songwriting and performing after a long break from music. As a result of her deep dive into music and songs, Noha debuted her first single Myself , and later in 2021 an EP titled What Are You Willing to Do which introduced her own production, with the tracks You & Me and Telling my Mother . Her work is primarily electronic imbibed with inspiration by Yemeni sounds, exploring themes straddling both the personal and the collective. Her latest tracks Sunflower and Ymn Alsa3eed are symbols of Intibint’s journey both personally and musically, showing the breadth of her production skills and sonically innovative sound. Arusa Qureshi Arusa Qureshi is a writer, editor and music programmer based in Edinburgh. She is the current Editor of Fest and the former Editor of The List and writes mostly about music, most recently Flip the Script – a book about women in UK hip hop, published by 404 Ink. Her work has appeared in the Scotsman, Clash, the Guardian, GoldFlakePaint, Time Out, the Quietus, NME and more. She chairs the board of the Scottish Music Centre, sits on the board of the Music Venue Trust and is the co-curator of the award-winning Amplifi series at Edinburgh's Queens Hall. Creatives of Colour Festival The festival centers the voices, experiences, and creativity of people of colour in Glasgow. Storytelling sits at the heart of these creative practices, and celebrates the resilience, joy, and talent of PoC artists. Co-curated by Zahra Khosroshahi and Kevin Leomo. Our stories. Our lens. Our terms. This event is presented by ‘Thinking Culture’, a cultural programme from the School of Culture & Creative Arts, University of Glasgow. AccessibilityInformation on Glad Cafe accessibility can be found here. Photo credit: Miriam Ali Information Source: School of Culture & Creative Arts | eventbrite

Yosari Baby Live at Beech Avenue Social Club Come join us for a night of **live music** with Yosari Baby at Beech Avenue Social Club! Get ready to groove to some catchy tunes and enjoy the **vibrant atmosphere**. This event is going to be a blast, so bring your friends along for a great time. Mark your calendars and get ready to dance the night away with Yosari Baby! Information Source: eventbrite