Films, Shows and Workshops

Browse our programme of films, shows and workshops covering topics such as sealife, magic and coding.

Cartoon image of the ARC building with various birds including seagulls and flamingoes.
Cartoon image of the ARC building with various birds including seagulls and flamingoes.

Ostriches are in the ARC

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:42:00 BST

University of Glasgow, Thurs 5th June, 10.30am - 11.30am & 2.30pm - 3.30pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of the sun and clouds.
Cartoon image of the sun and clouds.

Glasgow Sleeps: Let's Make Time for It

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:42:00 BST

An arts-led workshop exploring sleep in society, University Of Glasgow, Fri 6th June, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a hot air balloon shaped like the Moon. A person is in the basket holding a cartoon atom, surrounded by planets, rockets, clouds and stars.
Cartoon image of a hot air balloon shaped like the Moon. A person is in the basket holding a cartoon atom, surrounded by planets, rockets, clouds and stars.

Planetarium Late: Gravitational Waves

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:25:00 BST

Astronomy show, Glasgow Science Centre, Fri 6th June, 7pm - 8:30pm, Booking required, £10, 8+

Cartoon image of a painter with a mixing board and a canvas showing an image of the Clyde.
Cartoon image of a painter with a mixing board and a canvas showing an image of the Clyde.

Kelvin Hall Autism Friendly Workshop

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:37:00 BST

Family arts and crafts workshop, Kelvin Hall, Sat 7th June, 12pm - 2pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a woman on a chair, in the background is a black hole and on the floor around her are chemical flasks and atoms.
Cartoon image of a woman on a chair, in the background is a black hole and on the floor around her are chemical flasks and atoms.

Science is Magic

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:25:00 BST

Science magic show, Hillhead Library, Sat 7th June, 12pm - 1pm & 2pm - 3pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a woman sitting on a sofa. She is joined by a cat and a robot dog. Alongside the sofa are other homewares such as house plants, mugs and a kettle.
Cartoon image of a woman sitting on a sofa. She is joined by a cat and a robot dog. Alongside the sofa are other homewares such as house plants, mugs and a kettle.

Glasgow Sleeps: Let's Make Time for It Sleep Hub

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:42:00 BST

Drop-in Sleep Hub sessions at Strathclyde's Centre for Sleep Health, University of Strathclyde, Mon 9th & Wed 11th June, 11am - 3pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon country house with people holding telescopes, robots and magnifying glasses.
Cartoon country house with people holding telescopes, robots and magnifying glasses.

Conviction or Acquittal: The Science of Jury Decision Making

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:42:00 BST

Learn about the science behind juries, Glasgow Caledonian University, Mon 9th June, 7pm - 9pm, Booking required, Free,18+

Cartoon image of a group of people in a line dancing. There are speech bubbles coming from the group with 'Ha' in them and musical notes.
Cartoon image of a group of people in a line dancing. There are speech bubbles coming from the group with 'Ha' in them and musical notes.

Bright Club

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:42:00 BST

Comedy show, The Stand Comedy Club, Mon 9th June, Starts 8:30pm and expected finish at 10:30pm, Booking required, £6-8, 18+

Cartoon image of a group of mushrooms
Cartoon image of a group of mushrooms

Exploring Queer Ecology with Be More Mushroom & Dr Emily May Armstrong

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:42:00 BST

Interactive talk at the Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow, Wed 11th June, 6:30 - 7:30pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of two people using phones and tablets.
Cartoon image of two people using phones and tablets.

From Persia to Glasgow - Coding the Collections

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:04:00 BST

Coding workshop, Elder Park Library, Thurs 12th June, 1.30pm - 2.30pm, Booking required, Free, Adults or adults working with their children

Cartoon image of whisky barrels and whisky bottles surrounded by question marks.
Cartoon image of whisky barrels and whisky bottles surrounded by question marks.

ARC Pub Quiz

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:48:00 BST

Science-themed pub quiz, University of Glasgow, Thurs 12th June, 5.30pm - 7pm, Booking required, Free, 18+

Man looking at phone and man in window holding device.
Man looking at phone and man in window holding device.

From Persia to Glasgow - Coding the Collections

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:04:00 BST

Coding workshop, Mitchell Library, Thurs 12th June, 6pm - 7pm, Booking required, Free, Adults or adults working with their children

Cartoon image of a torso showing organs, a female scientist holding DNA and a woman pointing at a canvas image of a pair of lungs on a green background.
Cartoon image of a torso showing organs, a female scientist holding DNA and a woman pointing at a canvas image of a pair of lungs on a green background.

Digesting Journeys through Film & the Senses

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:42:00 BST

Short film and workshop on our relationship with our guts, University of Glasgow, Thurs 12th June, 6:30pm - 7:30pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a kettle with steam coming from the spout.
Cartoon image of a kettle with steam coming from the spout.

Coffee & Stories: Eritrean Coffee Ceremony

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:42:00 BST

Cultural coffee ceremony, University of Glasgow, Fri 13th June, 11am - 3pm, Free, No booking required

Cartoon image of a cinema screen with a large squid and some seals. In front of this is a child on a bike with their father and a woman with a child.
Cartoon image of a cinema screen with a large squid and some seals. In front of this is a child on a bike with their father and a woman with a child.

CinemARC: Song of the Sea

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:47:00 BST

Movie screening for the whole family, University of Glasgow, Fri 13th June, 4pm - 6pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a cinema screen with a submarine surrounded by fish. In front of this are two people in lab coats.
Cartoon image of a cinema screen with a submarine surrounded by fish. In front of this are two people in lab coats.

CinemARC: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:47:00 BST

Movie screening, University of Glasgow, Fri 13th June, 7:30pm - 9:30pm, Booking Required, Free

Cartoon image of the ARC with musical notes.
Cartoon image of the ARC with musical notes.

Dear Green Music Scene

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:42:00 BST

Sustainably powered mini-music festival, University of Glasgow, Sun 15th June, 3:00pm - 7:00pm, Booking required, Free