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