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What's on
- 24Feb
Roddy Woomble with Sorren MacLean (Withered Hand, Alasdair Roberts)
The Arches, Glasgow20:00 – 22:00; £10The Idlewild frontman and self-confessed book lover plays a one-off set with prodigious folk guitarist Sorren MacLean. Part of Margins Book and Music Festival.
- 25Feb
Human Don't Be Angry (Bills Wells and Aidan Moffat)
The Arches, Glasgow19:30 – 22:00; £15A certain Mr Malcolm Middleton showcases the tracks he's written under his semi-instrumental alter-ego, Human Don't Be Angry, in what will be the first gig with his new live band. Part of Margins Book and Music Festival.
- 26Feb
Alasdair Gray's Fleck
Oran Mor, Glasgow19:00 – 21:00; £12The beloved Alasdair Gray presents a rather special read-through of his play, with live accompanying performers including Alan Bissett, Louise Welsh and Rodge Glass. Part of Margins Book and Music Festival.
- 6Mar
The Love Club: International Unemployment Day
The Arches, Glasgow20:00 – 22:00; £4 (donation)Celebrating our dirty financial state in style with an evening of tea, cake, spoken word, knitting and live music from Julia and The Doogans. Hosted by New York performance artist Markus Makavellian.
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