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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Cowlairs

Not every listing gets a golden ticket

We check the usual frankly silly number of local websites, then look for events that feel rainy-day friendly: cinemas, theatres, talks, workshops, galleries, concerts, cosy venues, and anything less likely to involve standing in a muddy field making brave weather noises.

Happening Saturday 11 July to Sunday 12 July.
Picked for Cowlairs, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.

Our 10 picks near Cowlairs

HEX APPEAL1

HEX APPEAL

at Cottier Theatre

Join the WEPDA Bébés in celebrating 10 years of fun, friendships and community! Your stunning host for the evening will guide you through our fantastic lineup of 20 stunning pole performances. Our students will leave you with your jaws on the floor as they wow you with their skills – including the mesmerising tricks and flow they’ve learned from our fabulous team of instructors. We can’t wait for you to see what our students have been working on! Please note this is an over 18s event. BSL interpreting will be provided and Cottiers is a wheelchair accessible venue. *VIP tickets offer seats in the first 3 rows & will offer some of the best views

2.5 milesSun 12 Jul20:00
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Make a Sea Glass Pendant2

Make a Sea Glass Pendant

at Vanilla Ink CIC

Hey, do you like pendants? Do you also like sea glass? Well, lucky you - this one’s for you! Join us at Vanilla Ink CIC in Glasgow for our Silver Sea Glass Pendant Class , a hands-on jewellery-making experience inspired by Scotland’s beautiful coastline. You’ll learn how to select, design, and set

2.4 milesSat 11 Jul12:00
Local gemSee the details→
Workshops & Classes

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Live Music5Free! (worth double-checking)

Live Music

at The Butterfly and the Pig

Saturday nights are made for staying out. Join us for a lively atmosphere, great music, and a packed pub as we bring the weekend into full swing. Free entry | Every Saturday.

1.6 milesSat 11 Jul
CuratedSee the details→
Live Music
G-Cycle6

G-Cycle

at Scotstoun Sports Campus

G-Cycle. An energising indoor cycling class with hill climbs, sprints, and endurance training. You control your own resistance levels to suit your fitness.

3.7 milesSat 11 Jul10:45
CuratedSee the details→
Community

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