Arcadia Scotland

Art and Culture

Nick Hedges: A Life Worth Living

Throughout March, Street Level Photographs

Photographs of people forced to live in slum housing, taken by the photographer between 1968 and 1972 for the housing charity Shelter.

The Ballet of the Palette

Throughout March, Gallery of Modern Art

Twentieth-century paintings from the gallery collection, selected by contemporary artists Neil Clements, Lotte Gertz, Charlie Hammond, Louise Hopkins, Merlin James, Victoria Morton, Carol Rhodes, Tony Swain, Hanneline Visnes and George Ziffo.

Comics and Culture

Beginning 18 March, Hunterian Art Gallery & Museum

A look at graphic narratives and how we tell stories with pictures, from the ancient Greeks to Marvel. Featured is the Glasgow Looking Glass, an important but little-known work which predates Punch by some years and is arguably the oldest known comic.

Hello, My Name is Paul Smith

Through 20 March, The Lighthouse

A celebration of the work of the British fashion designer, featuring a recreation of his original Nottingham shop.

Material Matters: Sharing Stories and Sewing

4, 7 and 14 March, Glasgow Women's Library

Exhibition featuring work from women across Scotland. All textile pieces tell a story for the maker, whether it's a grandmother’s quilt, a child’s dungarees or a wedding dress.

Sound Though

30 and 31 March, Various venues and times

Postgraduate students from Glasgow Uni take the reins on this music festival that blends performances with academic inquiry, including new compositions, early music performances, sound art, research papers and audio/visual works.

Music, Comedy and Dance

Always Be Comedy

3 and 17 March, Kelvingrove Bandstand and Ampitheatre, 8pm

A hand-picked selection of up-and-comers, established folks and mystery guests get together for laughs, games and pure fun.

Concerto Concert

10 March, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 6pm

A celebration of talented student soloists, with concerti for strings, woodwind, brass, percussion and keyboard.

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

17 March, City Halls, 2pm

Formed in 1935, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra is one of the UK's leading orchestras, with an exceptionally wide repertoire and a special affinity for contemporary music.

Folkify

30 March, Tron Theatre, 8:30pm

Folk for folk. Hosts Sandy Nelson and Morna Young invite you to join them for an evening of folked-up acoustic music. From rock to R&B, the duo, plus special guests and friends will present a new spin on your favourite songs plus an array of new writing talent.

Colour of Whisky

31 March, Tron Theatre, 8:30pm

Continuing our season of live acoustic sets in the Vic Bar, The Seven Song Club present: Colour of Whisky (A band that play jolly jigs and bittersweet melancholia with four part harmonies, guitars, banjo and flute; a modern folk music for lovers of song, melody and storytelling.

Lectures, Sports and Local 

Glasgow St Patrick's Day Festival

5-16 March, Various venues and times

Celebrate the Irish heritage of Glasgow and Scotland with a programme of film, talks, family activities, dancing and, of course, a whole lot of music.