Agile City Newsletter – August 2024
Hello Agile City community! Here’s our monthly update of happenings at Civic House and Glue Factory! As well as Parveen’s monthly celebration of seasonal South Asian food, August sees the return of some Civic House firm favourites: dance party Coorie Doon, communal dining and zine meet-up FOND CLUB and Scotland’s annual hand made Bike Show, Brazin’!
Upcoming Events:
Brazin’ Hand Made Bike Show 2024
Saturday 3 August 12pm – 5pm
Civic House, 26 Civic Street, Glasgow G4 9RH
Tickets info HERE
Scotland’s handmade bicycle show is back for 2024!
This year Brazin’ open the floodgates to frame builders from across the UK, giving frame builders an opportunity to show their wares to a Scottish audience and visitors the chance to see a range of products made on these fair isles. Come check out some of the UK’s finest hand-built cycles and chat to the frame builders themselves if you have been contemplating commissioning a build from one of these artisans.
FOND CLUB #7: Jock Thomson
Thursday 8 August, 6pm-9pm
Civic House, 26 Civic Street, Glasgow G4 9RH
Free and unticketed*
FOND CLUB returns on Thursday, 08 August 2024 with the first solo exhibition and zine launch of Glasgow-based artist photographer, Jock Thomson. In his work, the body is fragmented and acted upon in unexpected ways, offering a glimpse into a world where the element of surprise is paramount to the experience of sensual pleasure.
FOND CLUB is a photography exhibition, zine, and meetup at Civic House, with a kitchen inspired by contemporary artist Rirkrit Tiravanija. Come down for a free zine, free food, and refreshments.
Curated by Mark Martin and Jock Thomson
Food menu by Lucy Watkins
Tunes provided by @222babychai and @spinefluid97
*Please note that due to the themes of a sexual nature, this edition of FOND CLUB is not suitable for children.
Coorie Doon
Saturday 24 August, 5pm-late
Civic House, 26 Civic Street, Glasgow G4 9RH
Tickets info HERE
Coorie Doon is back and looking forward to welcoming you all to Civic House! Same amazing loft space, hi-fi sound system and welcoming community, they have all the essential ingredients needed to let loose. This is a party for anyone and everyone with a love of music and dancing, particularly those who don’t feel at home in the usual commercial club setting. If you’d like to come along on your own or with friends and feel a bit unsure, get in touch and they’ll make sure to introduce you to some folks in the Coorie Doon family.
Advance tickets are now sold out but around 50 will be available to buy on the door on the night.
Events Recap:
Glasgow Independent Games Festival
The second iteration of Glasgow Independent Games Festival demonstrated in no uncertain terms that Gaming culture is thriving, with a heady mix of new faces to watch. So much so, that the Guardian wrote a brilliant feature about it. Have a read here.
Parveen’s Corner
Parveen’s Dinner Club
Friday 9 August, 7pm-11pm
Parveen’s Canteen at Civic House, 26 Civic Street, Glasgow G4 9RH
Tickets info HERE
Parveen’s are hosting their next dinner club at Civic House in August!
5 courses, big sharing plates, communal dining + BYOB all for £30 per person. Their menu will be celebrating all the delicious seasonal produce with plenty of big flavours. Get your tickets before it sells out!
Parveen’s on Radio Buena Vida
Did you know that Parveen’s are tastemakers in the studio as well as the kitchen? Sahar and Fariya host a brilliant show on Govanhill’s Radio Buena Vida; have a listen to their latest instalment here.