What’s on in the Southside from February 22 onwards

Catch The North at Eastwood Park Theatre on Wednesday, February 27

Wine Circle

Stamperland Wine Circle welcomes new members who have an interest in understanding more about wine and the enjoyment associated with it.

Club members enjoy tastings, displays by leading distributors and the matching of different wines to certain kinds of food. There will be demonstrations on how to make wine and an opportunity to chat about to making your own very drinkable varieties. The Wine Circle meets the first Thursday of the month at 7.30pm at Clarkston Halls between September and May. For more details contact Glyn Jones on 07943435843 or email: [email protected].

Magic of Showbiz

The Magic of Showbiz meets every Saturday, 12.30-2.45pm at The Edge, Fairweather Hall, Newton Mearns. the session includes drama then dance and also provides support workers. For more details visit www.facebook.com/MagicofShowbiz or email [email protected].

Eastwood Choral Society

Come and join our vibrant mixed voice adult choir. All voices welcome (particularly tenors!) No auditions required. Our repertoire is largely choral and classical. This term we are rehearsing for a Gala opera-based concert to be held in May. Bring a mug for break time tea and biscuits! Monday evenings, 7.30-9.30, Park Church, Ravenscliffe Dr, Giffnock For further information contact Gill Bain on [email protected].

Beat the Street

Beat the Street is a fun, free game that will see the towns of Barrhead and Newton Mearns transformed into a giant game! See how far you can walk, cycle and run in just six weeks! Join online at beatthestreet.me/barrheadnewtonmearns. Runs until March 29.

Friday, February 22

Karaoke

Join Dino Martino, Graeme and some of the best singers and entertainers in Barrhead at The Kelburn Bar for Friday night Karaoke from 8pm-midnight.

The Sound of Springsteen

Tribute to The Boss featuring hits such as ‘Born to Run’, ‘Born in the USA’ and ‘Dancing in the Dark’. At Eastwood Park Theatre, 7.30pm.

The Dark Carnival

A music and theatre spectacle, The Dark Carnival features sixteen performers and musicians telling the story of newcomers to the afterlife who discover that death is not actually the end. At the Tramway until March 2.

Film screening

Screening of Teenage Superstars plus chat with Duglas T Stewart and Grant McPhee. At the Glad Cafe from 7.30pm.

Saturday, February 23

Book sale

223rd Boys Brigade Coffee Morning & Book Sale, 10am- 12am in Greenbank Parish Church Halls, Clarkston. Come along and browse the books, buy a few and then enjoy a welcome cup of tea or coffee. Entry is £1.50.

Coffee morning

Kwa Mkono Coffee Morning at St Aidans Clarkston; 10am to 12pm. Home baking, book and gift stall plus a raffle. Entry £2 incs. tea/coffee & home bakes. Warm welcome awaits and child friendly.

Mairi Campbell

Mairi Campbell: Auld Lang Syne is the story of Mairi’s adventures with Scotland’s most famous song. At Eastwood Park Theatre, 7.30pm.Murder

Mystery Dinner

Your night will take a dramatic twist as a serious crime is committed during your dinner service and your job is to gather clues and help to bring the guilty party to a swift justice all in time for desert! At The Butterfly and the Pig South, 7-10pm.

Crossmylaff Comedy

Saturday night stand-up comedy at The Glad Cafe, featuring a packed bill of the best in current Scottish comedy. From 7.30pm.

Sunday, February 24

Aftermath

Join Digging In for their final open day as they explore the aftermath of the conflict on the soldiers, the landscape, and the communities along the Western Front. With living history, talks and activities.

At Pollok Country Park, Midday - 4pm.

Monday, February 25

East Renfrewshire Action

The next meeting of East Renfrewshire Action is February 25 from 1-3pm at Eastwood Health and care centre , Drumby Crescent, Clarkston. For more information email [email protected] or visit www.erda.org.uk.

Tuesday, February 26

AGM

Langside Community Heritage is holding its first Annual General Meeting. In addition to the AGM business, there will be a special showing of the wonderful film made about the Langside 450 event by members of Queen’s Park Camera Club. There will also be a presentation on the ‘Our War Is Over’ project: “What we learned and what’s next”. The meeting takes place at Finn’s Place, Langside Parish Church from 7.30pm.

Quiz night

Get down toThe Glad Cafe’s regular quiz night hosted by the man, the legend, Craig Angus. Grab your brainiest pals and get a table. Max teams of 5, £1 per person. At 8pm.

Wednesday, February 27

The North

Joan Clevillé Dance returns with The North, the bleak yet whimsical story of John, a young man who finds himself lost in the harsh yet delicate wilderness of the North with only himself and two eccentric Northerners for company. At Eastwood Park Theatre; 7.30pm.

Friendship club

The Tuesday Friendship Club is a weekly night for adults with learning disabilities and ASN held at the Columba Club, Barrhead. Activities include raffle, disco and bingo. From 6pm - 9pm.

Thursday, February 28

Wine & Cheese tasting

Join the team at Bar BIBI for an evening tasting a selection of Italy’s finest wines paired with some of the finest cheeses! At the Bibi Aperitivo Bar at Dimora Restaurant from 7.30pm.

Advance Base

Adavance base play The Glad Cafe at 7.30pm.

Friday, March 1

ABBA Forever

Dynamic non- stop choreography, stunning visuals, top class musicianship and an all live performance ensures that the Tribute to ABBA Forever show captivates audiences from the opening refrain to the final sing - along chorus of this two hour spectacular.

Community Awards

The I Love Clarkston Improvement District is proud to host the first I Love Clarkston Community Awards 2019 at the Redhurst Hotel, Giffnock 7pm-1am.

The Cellar takeover

Two chefs with over 20 years experience will be taking over our kitchen for the evening and creating a 4 course, classic French Bistro style menu. Ticket price includes a welcome fizz and there will be the option to pair wine with your meal to match.

Expect to find a small menu of French classics! At The Cellar, Clarkston Road, from 6pm.

Jumble sale

The 29th Glasgow Scout Group will be holding its annual Jumble Sale and Nearly New Clothes Sale on Friday 1 and Saturday, March 2. At the 29th Glasgow Scout Group, Mossgiel Road; Friday (7-9pm); Saturday (10-1pm).

Group Listening

Stephen Black and Paul Jones AKA as Group Listening, play the Glad Cafe from 7.30pm.

Saturday, March 2

Karaoke

Join Dino Martino, Graeme and some of the best singers and entertainers in Barrhead at The Flying Horse for Saturday night Karaoke from 8pm-midnight.

Rod Stewart tribute

Don’t miss Scotland’s top Rod Stewart tribute act, James Frew performing all of Rod’s classics at Mearns Castle Golf Academy from 7.30pm.