Around Town
Events are listed by city, then type. Submit listings at least 14 days before publication to sport@list.co.uk for sport or aroundtown@list.co.uk for all other events. Listings compiled by Suzanne Black. ✽✽ Indicates Hitlist entry
Glasgow Activities & Events Garden Club – Garden Pests and Companion Planting Sat 12 Sep, 10am–noon. £3. Mugdock Country Park, Craigallian Road, Milngavie, 956 6100. The manager of Caulders Mugdock Plataria tells you all about how to manage garden pests and maximise efficiency through your planting choices. Booking essential.
✽✽ Trongate 103 Opening Weekend Sat 12 & Sun 13 Sep, Sat
10am–5pm; Sun noon–5pm. Prices vary. Trongate 103, www.trongate103.com. Glasgow’s centre for the arts and creativity, occupied by eight arts organisations over a six-storey Edwardian warehouse, opens this weekend. See Hitlist. FREE Scottish Country Dancing Sat 12 Sep, 2–4pm. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, 276 9599. The Royal Scottish Country Dancing Society gives demonstrations then you can join in. John Carmichael and band provide the music. FREE The Last Days of Jack Sheppard – a Talk on Gesture Sat 12 Sep, 4–5pm. CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, 352 4900. Actor Rufus Graham gives an illustrated talk on the significance of gesture and its hidden meaning in 18th century painting and drama. FREE Doors Open Day: Glasgow’s Built Heritage Festival Mon 14–Sun 20 Sep. Various venues, 221 6061. An event which highlights Glasgow’s wonderful array of architectural heritage by opening previously hidden buildings and spaces to the public. FREE Mugdock Moths Fri 18 Sep, 7pm. Mugdock Country Park, Craigallian Road, Milngavie, 956 6586. A ‘No children required!’ nature event at Mugdock: learn all about moth trapping from local expert John Knowler. Booking essential. Follow up event at 8.30am on Sat 19 Sep. FREE Glasgow International Highland Cattle Show Sat 19 Sep, 10am–4pm. Pollok Country Park, Pollokshaws Road, 636 6920. The largest gathering of Scotland’s oldest breed of cattle. Watch the judges select the prize- winners and enjoy lots of other entertainment besides. FREE Mackintosh’s Motifs Sat 19 Sep, 2–3pm. Scotland Street School Museum, Museum of Education, 225 Scotland Street, 287 0500. Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Scotland Street School Museum is full of motifs to be found. FREE In Search of Space: Andy Roberts, Stewart Home and George Robertson Sat 19 Sep, 3–5pm. Street Level Photo Works, Trongate 103, 552 2151. Informative panel discussion covering the hidden past of LSD in Britain. FREE Up with the Lizards Sun 20 Sep, 7–8am. Mugdock Country Park, Craigallian Road, Milngavie, 956 6586. This morning wander around Drumclog Moor should be worth the early start, if you manage to spot the shy common lizard, that is. Booking essential.
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FREE Fintry’s Fascinating Fort Sun 20 Sep, 10.30am–3pm. Fintry, 01786 442439. Take part in Scottish Archaeology Month by joining this guided walk with archaeologist Lorna Main to discover the secrets of the hill overlooking Fintry. Booking essential.
Fairs Glasgow Music Fair Sat 12 Sep, 10am. £3. Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. Huge sale of CDs, vinyl and music memorabilia with international buyers.
✽✽ FREE Salvation Army Fashion Show Mon 14 Sep. Time tbc.
Salvation Army, 91 Dumbarton Road, Partick, 334 7253. To celebrate Freshers’ Week the Salvation Army shop is showing that fashion can be affordable, ethical and desirable with a make-over show and discounts for students. See Hitlist. FREE Eastern Eye Scotland: Jobs and Opportunities Fair Fri 18 Sep, 11am. Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. Job fair with employers who value a diverse workforce. The Scottish Wedding Show Sat 19 & Sun 20 Sep, 10am. £9–£12. SECC, Finnieston Quay, 0870 013 2652. Tips and advice for the blushing bride, including catwalk shows and featuring the latest bridal gowns. FREE Bigman 2 – a Celebration of Maryhill, its Canal and its People Sun 20 Sep, 11am–4pm. Maryhill Locks, www.bigmanglasgow.co.uk. A celebratory event of canal based activities. Choose from canal boat trips, dragon boat racing, workshops and live music.
✽✽ The Sunday Social with Rumble in the Jumble Sun 20
Sep, 1pm. Free (£3 for the gig part). 13th Note Café, 50–60 King Street, 553 1638. Curiosities for sale and curious sounds in your ear at this flea market-cum-gig with DJs Joe Hearty and Lachlann, and bands Teenage Sheikhs, Divorce, Ultimate Thrush and Golden Grrrls. See Hitlist.
The Breast Cancer Care Fashion Show sponsored by Swarovski Thu 24 Sep, 11.15am & 6.15pm. Lunchtime show £50; evening show £100. Glasgow Thistle Hotel, Cambridge Street, 353 8330. Two celebratory fashion shows (one lunchtime, one evening) with models who have had or are living with breast cancer. See picture.
Festivals ✽✽ Merchant City Festival Thu 24–Sun 27 Sep, 9am–midnight.
Prices vary. Various venues, Merchant City, 552 6027. A programme featuring the cream of Scotland’s theatre, music, visual arts, comedy, dance, film, literature, and fashion in Glasgow’s cultural quarter. See www.merchantcityfestival.com.
Food & Drink Whisky Live Glasgow Sat 12 Sep, noon–4pm & 5–9pm. £22–£25 per session. Glasgow Thistle Hotel, Cambridge Street, 0871 376 9043. A celebration of all things whisky, with samplings, tutored tastings, a chance to meet the producers and buy your favourite dram. FREE Garden Talk: What to Do with Vegetables Once Harvested Sun 13 Sep, 1–3pm. Pollok Visitor Centre, Pollokshaws Road, 632 9299. A talk by one of the chefs from Encore Catering on all the useful things you can make from food grown in your own garden, with a chance to try some of Pollok’s own produce. Vegan Cup Cake Class Wed 16 Sep, 7–9.30pm. £35. Grassroots Organic, 20 Woodlands Road, 353 3278. Make scrummy cake without upsetting the cows and chickens with Sarah’s class in coconut, chocolate and pumpkin cup cakes with vegan icings. Cooks, Canapés and Cocktails Thu 17 Sep, 7.30pm. £8 (£6). Eastwood Park Theatre, Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, 577 4970. Nell Nelson
The Breast Cancer Care Fashion Show The seventh annual Breast
Cancer Care Fashion Show takes to the catwalks this fortnight. This year, however, the emphasis is on raising awareness as well as funds. Each of the 20 models, female and male, ranging in age from twentysomethings to eightysomethings, have had or are living with breast cancer, and they all have a story to tell. There are two shows, with all proceeds going to Breast Cancer Care. Everyone’s favourite Loose Woman Kaye Adams hosts the evening performance. Tickets available at www.breastcancercare.org.uk/scottishfashionshow ■ Thistle Hotel, Cambridge Street, Glasgow, Thu 24 Sep.
and top Glasgow chef John Quigley show how to be the host with the most at this cocktail masterclass and taster session. FREE Merchant City Market Sun 20 Sep, 10am–5pm. Merchant Square and Bell Street. A new market for Glasgow, intended to take place monthly, for sellers of good quality Scottish food and fresh produce, and arts and crafts.
Politics FREE Banner Making Tue 22 Sep, 1–3pm. Glasgow Women’s Library, 2nd Floor, 81 Parnie Street, 552 8345. Help make banners for the upcoming 100th anniversary re-enactment of the Women’s Suffrage Movement Procession along Princes Street in Edinburgh. Sport Turbo X Running Event Sat 12 Sep, 10am. £20 to enter. Mugdock Country Park, Craigallian Road, Milngavie, 956 6100. Ten-twelve mile runs on all sorts of exciting terrain. See www.runnersworld.co.uk to enter. Pedal for Scotland Sun 13 Sep, £10–£18. Glasgow Green, Greendyke Street, 01695 682020. Annual display of pedal power as participants cycle the 50 miles from Glasgow to the finishing line in Edinburgh.
Talks FREE Objects in Focus Thu 17 Sep, noon. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, 276 9599. A lunchtime talk on the writing desk for the Hill House by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. FREE Burrell’s Details: It’s All in the Detail Thu 17 Sep, 12.30–1.30pm. Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 287 2550. Members of the project team give a detailed update on various aspects of the project. Work and Life of John McGhie (1867–1952) Thu 17 Sep, 7pm. £6. Mackintosh Church, Queen’s Cross, 870 Garscube Road, 946 6600. A talk by Nanzie McLeod on the contemporary of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Tam Cowan Fri 18 Sep, 7.30pm. £8 (£6). Eastwood Park Theatre, Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, 577 4970. A chance to pitch some questions to Scottish football’s funny man. FREE Fizzers Tour Sun 20 Sep, 2–3pm. People’s Palace & Winter Gardens, Glasgow Green, 276 0788. Artists from the Scottish Cartoon Art Studio take a tour of the Fizzers exhibition and offer insights into producing a good caricature. FREE Stitches in Time: A Fashionable Family Mon 21 Sep, 2.30–3.30pm. Scotland Street School Museum, Museum of Education, 225 Scotland Street, 287 0500. Rebecca Quinton, curator, European costume and textiles, gives a talk on an 18th century costume worn by the Houstons of Johnstone Castle.
Workshops Dr Sketchy’s Anti-Art School Sun 13 Sep, 4–7pm. £7 (£5). The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, 565 1000. Where cabaret meets life drawing – the models are burlesque divas, strapping hunks of manhood and circus freaks.
✽✽ FREE Usurper Workshop Sun 13 Sep, 4–8pm. The Arches, 253
Argyle Street, 565 1000. Two-day workshop hosted by Edinburgh-based experimental music duo Usurper culminating in a group concert as part of Arches Live! Each participant must bring one musical instrument which they are happy to dismantle and share with other players. Contact erin@thearches.co.uk to book. See Hitlist. Write Camera Action Mon 21 Sep, 6–9.30pm. £5 (£3). CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, 352 4900. A series of workshops for film writers, directors and actors for development and feedback. Register interest at writecameraaction@hotmail.co.uk. Observers are also welcome. Ages 18+.