Fun, creative drama workshops for teenagers to improve their skills, leading towards an annual performance devised by the participants themselves. Ages 12–16.

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Fun drama workshops aimed at building confidence and creativity and leading towards an annual performance devised by the kids themselves. Ages 4–10.

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Fun drama workshops aimed at building confidence and creativity and leading towards an annual performance devised by the kids themselves. Ages 8–11.

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Fun drama workshops aimed at building confidence and creativity and leading towards an annual performance devised by the kids themselves. For children of any age with additional support needs.

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Poetic singer-songwriter from Austin, who had to relearn how to play guitar after his hand was injured in a bomb blast.Part of the Glasgow Americana Festival.

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• 2005
• Sudan/US
• 68 min

• Directed by: Davin Anders Hutchins

Guerilla documentary charting the plight of refugees attempting to escape civil war in Sudan.

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Two Glasgow-based poets launch their new collections, Verse Versus the Bourgoisie and In Living Spirit, with a night of spoken word and music.

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Screening of a Guardian documentary about the devastating effects of climate change on poor communities in Bolivia. Followed by an expert panel discussion and audience Q&A.

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• 1993
• Greece

• Directed by: Vasilis Vafeas
• Written by: Vasilis Vafeas
• Cast: Grigoris Semitecolo, Nefeli Anthopolou, Nelli Semitecolo

Surrealist artist Grigoris (Semitecolo, playing himself) leaves Athens to stage a happening on the island of Samos.

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Experience an interactive audio-visual pyramid installation, in which the audience influences its environment through live visual feeds and trigger pads. Presented by Cryptic Nights, the event is the work of musician Kayus Bankole, video artist Sisi Lu and producer/visual artist Steven Morrison – aka Colour Deaf. Thursday's event includes a fashion show (with designs from Ciorstaidh Monk) and audience Q&A, while Friday's is followed by an after party with a DJ set from Dandy Riots.

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Self-styled ambassador of boogie funk, hailing from Los Angeles.

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This documentary film festival uses international film to raise the profile of human rights and social issues that are not exposed in the mainstream media. This year is the festival's tenth anniversary, so there are a number of special events including a retrospective of the best films from the last decade as well as the usual wide range of films from reportage to cinematic essays, investigative journalism to left-field experiments, plus an accompanying programme of art, live music and talks.

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A space to draw, create and exchange ideas in the foyer of the cultural melting pot that is the CCA. Open to all ages, including kids (who must be accompanied by an adult at all times). Materials are not provided but occasional talks, events and workshops will be arranged by CCA residents Aye-Aye Books and Welcome Home.

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Tango milonga from Glasgow Tango Studio with a range of music for social dancing (from 8.30pm). Preceded by an optional tango class (from 7.30pm). Ages 18+.

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Soulful storyteller Eliza blends her folk roots with a pop influenced passion for compelling melodies and a penchant for writing intelligent lyrics. Part of the Glasgow Americana Festival.

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An informal discussion where all are welcome.

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Short films around the subject of indefinite detention in the UK, followed by a panel discussion. Part of Refugee Week.

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• Various

• Directed by: Various

Running since 2006, the Jewish Film Club brings a range of documentary, features and shorts to the CCA, with a focus on contemporary cinema.

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A promenade event combining dance, installation, and the art of Zen in a full-sized luminous house. Directed by Janice Parker.

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An exhibition consisting of some of the artist's own works and also works by other artists, placed there to emphasise thematic continuity and to move emphasis away from the individual artist. The artist has reconfigured the gallery space, to create alternative ways of experiencing the venue. Part of Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art.

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Drawings and films by the Indian artist and graphic novelist, whose work examines the daily tensions of Indian life.

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Celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day by knitting and chatting with medical researchers, with small group discussions about health science in the news. Part of Glasgow Science Festival.

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Everyone is welcome at these open sessions for screenwriters, from the novice to the professional. Meetings start with an industry talk followed by a Q&A and a workshopping session on scripts brought along by participants. Ages 16+.

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Diverse live performance and spoken word night, including everything from traditional African 'mbira' music to comedy, dramatic sketches and visual presentations. Open mic for those who want to share in the easy-going spirit of the evening. Ages 18+.

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Either join in as an actor, director or writer, or just watch the creative juices flow at these workshopping sessions for play scripts in progress. Includes networking opportunities.

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• 2011
• UK
• 18

• Directed by: Various

A touring film programme curated by the 2011 nominees for the Jarman Award. With introductions and Q&As with some of the artists.

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Monthly forum offering writers, poets, publishers, booksellers, librarians, creative writing students or anyone else with a literary interest the chance to get together socially to talk about books and publishing.

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A series of creative workshops for film writers, directors and actors on the third Monday of every month. Pre-submitted scripts are matched with a director and actors to workshop together, with observers welcome. The actors remaining after scripts are cast also form improvisation workshops and the night closes with a performance from each group. Ages 18+.

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