NMISSABLE EVENTS
There’s so much going on during the Commonwealth Games. We round up the highlights that you should sprint along to.
Text: Maud Sampson
GLASGOW 2014 20 UNMISSIBLE EVENTS
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6 THEATRE PERCH
Rottenrow Gardens, Sat 19 & Sun 20 Jul A dazzling programme of aerial performances in a large-scale outdoor theatre, with over 200 entertainers. See Big Picture, page 11.
7 DANCE THE RIVER
The Briggait, Sun 20 & Mon 21 Jul A performance from Barrowland Ballet inspired by the Clyde and the people of Glasgow, with a 150-strong cast. See preview, page 108.
8 MUSIC/FAMILY GLASGOW GREEN OPENING CEREMONY PARTY IN SUPPORT OF UNICEF Glasgow Green Live Zone, Wed 23 Jul Watch the Opening Ceremony in style with an evening of live music, special guests and delicious Scottish food and drink.
9 FILM KELVINGROVE
BANDSTAND SILENT CINEMA Kelvingrove Bandstand, Fri 25 Jul Vist the beautiful, recently-restored Kelvingrove Bandstand for a special silent screening of the swashbuckling classic The Black Pirate starring Douglas Fairbanks, complete with live score.
10 MUSIC FESTIVAL 2014 CLUB
Old Fruitmarket, Wed 23 Jul–Sat 2 Aug Dance the night away at the festival’s late night club - a musical journey across the Commonwealth, programmed in association with Celtic Connections.
11 SPORT / FAMILY GLASGOW 2014
COMMONWEALTH GAMES 14 venues in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Carnoustie, Wed 23 Jul–Sun 3 Aug There are still tickets available for the Games themselves. Watch live sport at its most thrilling as competitors from 71 countries compete in 17 different sports.
12 LITERATURE / FOOD & DRINK THE EMPIRE CAFE
The Briggait, Thu 24 Jul–Fri 1 Aug An exploration of Scotland’s involvement in the North Atlantic slave trade, with contributions from leading artists including Jackie Kay. See feature, page 23.
13 FESTIVAL MERCHANT CITY
FESTIVAL Various locations, Thu 24 Jul–Sun 3 Aug Glasgow’s annual cultural extravaganza returns for its 13th year with a special extended prorgamme as part of Festival 2014. See preview, page 56.
14 FILM/THEATRE CARGO, CAMERA...
ACTION! Clyde Embankment, Sat 26 Jul Glasgow Film takes over the River Clyde in an outdoor celebration of the city’s heritage, set around and on the water. See feature, page 31.
15 FILM / FASHION / MUSIC / ART / DESIGN VINTAGE GLASGOW Various locations, Sat 26–Sun 27 Jul Taking place in quirky spaces, this festival celebrates vintage art, music and culture from across seven decades. See preview, page 35.
16 MUSIC THE BIG BIG BIG SING
Glasgow Green Live Zone, Sun 27 Jul Part of a wider programme aimed at getting everyone singing, regardless of experience (or talent!). This day of musical performance promises fun for all ages. See preview, page 36.
17 MUSIC / THEATRE NEWS JUST IN
The Arches, Tue 22 Jul–Sat 2 Aug Random Accomplice present a newsroom spoof that responds to the day’s Commonwealth news. Expect something different each night. See preview, page 110.
18 MUSIC
MATTHEW HERBERT, 20 PIANOS Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sat 2 Aug The stories of 20 unique pianos are explored by the electronic musician and composer in a unique show. See feature, page 29.
19 MUSIC / FAMILY GLASGOW GREEN CLOSING
CEREMONY CELEBRATION Glasgow Green Live Zone, Sun 3 Aug Relive the highlights of the Games in this fantastic outdoor venue before a live screening of the Closing Ceremony.
20 MUSIC/ FAMILY KELVINGROVE
BANDSTAND CLOSING CEREMONY CELEBRATION Kelvingrove Bandstand, Sun 3 Aug Join the Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra and a host of other live musicians for a sonic i nale to the Games before watching the Closing Ceremony.
10 Jul–21 Aug 2014 THE LIST 15