It's another one of those many-events-masquerading-as-one weeks, with Behaviour, Arika15 and Aye Write all toting programmes filled to bursting with worthwhile artistic endeavour. Beyond them, we've got a wide scatter of events across the musical spectrum (touching on lo-fi blues, maximalist electronica and soul-quaking noise) plus stand-up feminism and Hollyweird satire.
Behaviour, The Arches, until Sun May 17
This week, the Arches's envelope-pushing performance fest continues hosting Tim Etchells' twin neon-and-poster exhibitions, with fresh dramatic outings for linguistic exploration 'O is for Hoolet' and interactive conceptual exhibition 'Museum of Water'.
Caitlin Moran: How to Build a Girl, Pavilion Theatre, Mon Apr 13
The feminist commentator returns to the live stage to discuss her debut novel, this time with the subtitle 'Oh my God - I thought of some more things I wanted to say'.
Rustie, Sub Club, Tue Apr 14
Every cloud has a silver lining – so it is with Rustie’s postponed Green Language homecoming date, moved from the totally acceptable Arches during gig hours to a far more intimate late set at the Sub Club.
Arika15 Episode 7: We Can’t Live Without Our Lives, Tramway, Wed Apr 15-Sun Apr 19
Performance art organization Arika present the seventh in their series of thought-provoking weekend-long mini-festivals exploring concepts of identity. Our programme highlight this time round is the TLRS Morning Show, a series of ‘(cyber)feminist, non-essentialist transgender and queer daily radio shows’. If any concept needed an injection of identity politics, it's the moribund 'breakfast radio' genre.
Matchbox Cineclub, The Old Hairdressers, Thu Apr 16
The cult film club turns its attention to spirit animal John Waters and his crime comedy ‘Cecil B Demented’, about a crazy filmmaker (played by Stephen Dorff) and his plot to kidnap an A-list actress (Melanie Griffith). Notable for featuring supporting performances from Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michael Shannon and, er, Ricki Lake.
CommonFest, QMU, Fri Apr 17
A music and comedy extravaganza put together by the folks at Scottish political organization The Common Weal, featuring Elaine C Smith, Kid Canaveral, Alan Bissett, Vladimir McTavish, Lady Alba, Loki, RM Hubbert, Suspire and more.
Aye Write, Mitchell Library, Fri Apr 17- Sat Apr 25
Glasgow’s book festival returns to the Mitchell with a packed-to-bursting programme, featuring Irvine Welsh, Michel Faber, Karen Dunbar, George the Poet, Kirsty Wark, Ian Rankin and more.
Ela Orleans, Stereo, Fri Apr 17
One of the hottest underground acts on Glasgow’s thriving electronica scene, Orleans is taking to the Stereo stage to launch her new album ‘Upper Hell’, with support from Howie B and Sacred Paws.
Seasick Steve, Barrowland, Sat Apr 18
One of the rare breed of musicians who lives the music entirely, bluesman and former professional hobo Seasick Steve is bringing his mix of stomping tunes and shaggy dog storytelling to Glasgow.
Godspeed You Black Emperor, O2 ABC, Sun Apr 19
The cult post-rock band (pictured above) bring their heavier-than-Heaven live show to the UK, complete with those atmospheric film projections.