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festival of arts and cultural events celebrates the contribution of refugees to our communities and promotes better understanding of why people seek sanctuary. See preview, right. FREE Akwaba Sat 21 Jun, 4–8pm. Maryhill Community Central Hall, 304 Maryhill Road, 331 7676. An opportunity to share in the unique culture, cuisine, fashion, dance and music of the Ivory Coast. Refugee Week Scotland. FREE Welcome to Kurdish Culture Sat 21 Jun, 6–9pm. Maryhill Community Central Hall, 304 Maryhill Road, 331 7676. Experience the rhythmic Helperkê dance, colourful fashion and Kurdish folk songs. Refugee Week Scotland. GFT Film Quiz Tue 24 Jun, 8pm. £1. CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, 352 4900. Test your knowledge against Scotland’s cleverest film critics. Ages 18+. FREE The BGCP Presents the Buff Club Institute for Higher Learning Sat 28 & Sun 29 Jun, 11am–6pm. The Buff Club, 142 Bath Lane, 248 1777. Two days of comics, cosplay, arts and crafts, with comic book-related stalls too. Laurel & Hardy Night Wed 2 Jul, 7–9pm. Donations welcome. Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, 113–117 Trongate, 553 0840. Fundraising event for the Britannia Panopticon. Zombie Science & Night of the Living Dead Wed 2 Jul, 7pm. £8 (£7). CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, 352 4900. First learn about the undead creatures from Theoretical Zombiologist Doctor Austin before watching Night of the Living Dead. See Comedy, page 53. Part of Glasgow Comic Con. Glasgow Comic Con Comedy Geek Quiz Thu 3 Jul, 7pm. £4 (£3). CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, 352 4900. Questions on comics, TV, film, sci-fi and fandom.
✽Glasgow Comic Con Sat 5 & Sun 6 Jul, times TBC. £14 for a day ticket (£10; weekend ticket £18–£22.50). CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, 352 4900. See Books listings.
Fairs & Markets The Southside Souk Sat 21 Jun, noon–5pm. £3.50 donation to Scottish Refugee Council (children free). The Old Barn, Dumbreck Riding School, 82 Dumbreck Road, 07712 674802. Music, books, arts and crafts from Scotland’s multicultural talents. With food from Habibi Kitchen. Refugee Week Scotland. FREE Oot of Your Suitcase Sat 28 Jun, 1–5pm. Barlanark Community Hall, 33 Burnmouth Road, Barlanark, 773 1812. Pack up a suitcase full of your wares for this ‘indoor car boot’ sale. FREE Afternoon Twee Local Artisan Market Sun 6 Jul, 11am–4pm. Maryhill Burgh Halls, 10–24 Gairbraid Avenue, 0845 860 1891. Upcycled, repurposed and locally sourced goods. FREE African Market Sat 28 Jun, 7.30am–4pm. Barras Market, Gallowgate, 552 4601. African and Caribbean products including crafts, food, fashion, hair and beauty, music and more. Talks This Friday Presents: 700 Homes in 700 Days Fri 13 Jun, 1–2pm. £3. The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, 556 6699. Gerry Grams explores how the Commonwealth Village and other preparations for the games affect Glasgow as a city. Prebooking advised. FREE Glasgow Skeptics Mon 16 Jun, 7–9.30pm. The Admiral, 72a Waterloo Street, 221 7705. Today: ‘After Antibiotics?’ with Laura McCaughey. FREE The ‘Lost’ Treasure of Lipari Tue 17 Jun, 2.30–3.30pm. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, South Nitshill Industrial Estate, 276 9300. View objects not on display for more than 50 years, including Lipari excavation items James Stevenson brought back in 1879. Booking essential. FREE Immigration, Detention & Beyond Thu 19 Jun, 6pm. University of Glasgow, Boyd Orr Building, University Gardens, gla.ac.uk/research/az/gramnet
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