International Women's Day Events Around Govanhill

 

Happy International Women’s Day! Find out some of the events you can check out across Govanhill for the weekend of celebrations.

Exhibition: Women in the Archive

When: Tuesday 7-10 March, 12-6pm 

Where: Deep End, 21 Nithsdale Street, Glasgow, G41 2PZ

An exhibition in celebration of women’s lives that intertwine with the history of the Govanhill Baths. The event is free and drop in.


Screening: Parenthood of the Southside with GAMIS and FEN

When: Thursday 9 March, 7-9pm 

Where: New Phoenix Theatre

For International Women’s Day 2023 Feminist Exchange Network has commissioned Meray Diner’s film project ‘Parenthood of the Southside’. 

Tickets and more info: glasgowamis.org 

Screenprint your own T-shirt with Print Clan

When: Friday 10 March, 6-8pm

Where: Deep End, 21 Nithsdale Street, Glasgow, G41 2PZ

With the support of Print Clan, you can screen-print your own personalised T-shirt for the Govanhill Women’s March. This free drop-in style printmaking workshop is open to everyone, including children if accompanied by an adult.

International Women’s Day March

When: Saturday 11 March, 12-1pm

Where: Meet at Govanhill Park

The International Women’s Day Festival will culminate with a march that will begin in Govanhill Park and head to Queen’s Park where there will be speeches by women's groups and activists taking action for gender equality. 

Women’s Cycle Festival with Women on Wheels

When: Saturday 11 March 11am-5pm

Where: Queens Park, Victoria Road Entrance

A free cycle festival for all women and families. Led rides, lessons, Dr. Bike repairs, cycling info stall, maintenance classes, arts & crafts and more.  

Post-March Socialising and Food with SAWA

When: Saturday 11th, 13:30 - 15:00

Where: Deep End, 21 Nithsdale Street, Glasgow, G41 2PZ

Join us at the Deep End to warm up after the march and socialise with other activists and community groups. Delicious Palestinian and Syrian flatbreads and savoury pastries are provided by the Scottish Arab Women’s Association. 

International Women’s Day at Glasgow Zine Library

When: Saturday 11 March, 12-6pm

Where: Glasgow Zine Library, 636 Cathcart Road, Glasgow, G42 8AA

Get warm after the Govanhill International Women’s Day march with a curated selection of feminist, trans and women’s zines from our collection to read, drop-in zine and badge making, and free tea, coffee and hot chocolate. All are welcome.

Grrlz Night in with Fanny Riot

When: Saturday 11 March, 6-8pm

Where: The Wee Retreat, 2 Myrtle Park, Glasgow, G42 8UQ

A pyjama party of feminist bedtime stories & activist self care, for women* and non binary folks (inclusive of trans women) at the Wee Retreat. Pay what you can tickets: fannyriot.com

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