local events Thu 28 April
Essential Showgirl Workshop Paisley Arts Centre
6.30pm - 8.30pm Suitable for ages 14+. Places limited to 30. Feathers, sequins and false eyelashes at the ready….welcome to the world of the showgirl. So go on, indulge your inner showgirl - suitable for beginners, professionals and drag queens alike! Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring along small heels - feel free to dress up! Call 0141 887 1010 for details. £6.
Thu 28 - Sat 30 April
The Musical! Arts Guild Theatre, Campbell Street,
Greenock 7.30pm Tickets £10. Parodies, and pays homage to, the great musical theatre composers of the 20th Century. A hilarious musical romp through the musical works of Rogers & Hammerstein, Sondheim, Lloyd Webber, Kander & Eb and Jerry Herman, The Musical of Musicals: The Musical! Is a must-see for any fan of the mu- sicals. Tickets are limited for this musical, so early booking is advised. Has the word musical lost all meaning yet? Call 01475 723038 for further information.
Thu 28 Apr - Wed 18 May
ACCORD Art Exhibition Paisley Abbey (Mon-Sat)
10am to 3pm We will be featuring the works of 40 local artists, many of whom are professional, and should therefore have something to suit all tastes and styles.
Fri 29 April
The Big Event Former pupils in conjunction with the School and the Parent Council are recreating “Ye Olde School Youth Club Disco”. Tickets are £10. For information call the school on 01475 715200 or email
miller11@ntlworld.com
Fri 29 April Capitol Big Band in a
“Tribute to Stage & Screen” Arts Guild Theatre, Campbell Street,
REGULAR EVENTS
every Tuesday
Birkmyre Park Fitness Gym Running Group
Birkmyre Park Gym, Kilmacolm 7pm Join us for an enjoyable and invigorating run in and around Kilmacolm. Tel: 01475 715750.
every Thursday
Birkmyre Park Fitness Gym Walking Group
Birkmyre Park Gym, Kilmacolm
10am Join us for an enjoyable health walk in and around Kilmacolm. Tel: 01475 715750
first Sunday monthly
Car Boot Sale - 1st May, 5th June
Bridge of Weir Car Park 9am to 1pm Set up from 8am - £5 per car. Telephone 01505 615992 for more details if required.
second Saturday monthly
‘Brunch & Browse’ - 14th May St Fillan’s Hall, Moss Road,
Kilmacolm 10am to 2pm Home made soups, home baking, tea, coffee, books & lots of stalls. Great value! Disabled Access. £3.
MAY EVENTS Wed 27 - Sat 30 April
24th Paisley Beer Festival Paisley Town Hall Come along to one of Scotland’s biggest and best beer festivals - featuring all types of real ales and discover the taste of real cider from Scotland, the rest of the UK, and Europe. Buy a festival glass and come back the next night free of charge! Call 0141 887 1010 for further information.
Thu 28 April
Andrew Huggan and Andrew Gordon
The Old Library Centre, Kilbarchan Celtic music at its best in a very couthy venue.! Tickets will be £12 and it is BYOB. Contact the Centre as booking is essential. 01505 706070 more details of Centre’s concerts on
www.kipcokil.com.
Thu 28 April
A Right Royal Celebration!! Brodies Italian, Main St, Houston
5.30pm or 7.30pm We’ll be marking the wedding of the year with delicious Free Food, fun and bags of inspira- tion, so pass it on – bring all your friends, neighbours, colleagues and family – the more the merrier! 11-15 year olds come for free (with a paying parent). Join with four friends and you’ll all pay just £5 on your fi rst night – saving £9.95 each! More special offers available.
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Greenock 7.30pm Tickets £8. Come along and get your feet tapping with music from some of the greatest Big Band leaders, including Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Glenn Miller. A must for all fans of Big Band Swing! Come along and help the local talent keep the music LIVE AND LOUD! Call 01475 723038 for further information.
Fri 29 April
Burlesque Workshop Paisley Arts Centre
6.30pm - 8.30pm Suitable for ages 18+. Places limited to 30. Teaching technique and incorporating it into dance routines, this class is guaranteed to make you feel confi dent and sassy! Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring along small heels - feel free to dress up! Call 0141 887 1010 for further information. £6.
Fri 29 Apr - Sun 1 May
Scottish Baby & Toddler Show
SECC, Glasgow 10am to 5pm The country’s biggest event dedicated to pregnancy, birth, baby and beyond. As well as seeing the latest products for parents and babies, visitors can also make huge savings, obtain expert pregnancy and parenting advice. Visit the website at
www.secc.co.uk or call 0844 395 4000 for further information.
Sat 30 April
Start In The Park For A Walk In The Dark
Battery Park, Greenock, Midnight Visit the website at
www.ardgowanworkwithus. org for further information.
Sat 30 April
Calling all Budding Artists! Houston & Killellan Church
1pm to 5pm Brookfi eld Art Club are hosting an Art Exhibition to raise funds for the Church’s new exten- sion. Local artists are invited to take part by contributing a painting or paintings, or a part of the proceeds of sales to the fund. Generos- ity of contributors will be greatly appreciated. For further information please contact Jan Cranstoun on 01505 612795.
Sat 30 April
Des McLean’s Streetcast Show 2011 Arts Guild Theatre, Campbell Street,
Greenock 7.30pm Tickets £15 (£14). ‘Dezy’s back – bigger and better and bolder than ever with a whole new show of stand up and characters and voices and fun and some of the old favourites which he always asked to do. Call 01475 723038 for further information.
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