Free things to do in Manchester this week FT The Underbank, Cult Sounds Listening Cafe & more

This Friday night, get yourself over to CUPRA for a proper treat as grime and dubstep legend Sir Spyro will be arriving in town, with SHADEV and imad:re as stellar support. From eight ’til late, this is sure to start your weekend with a bang.

After delivering a cracking winter warmer for renae back in February, Piano In The City will be making a triumphant return, getting collaborative with The Faces Of Afrohouse for a night of Pan-African dance styles.

Boasting a stacked line up of Hizü, Ms Dee, Artist Lebo, Malandro and Moss-K, this is another ideal start to anyone’s weekend.

This Saturday, swing by Aviva Studios to celebrate Pride with free creative activities for the whole family – including badge making, face painting, a family game show and more.

Expect a series of activities including a Feeling Fabulous Workshop with Ghetto Fabulous, a LEGO station and a Place to Belong banner-making workshop led by artist and facilitator Kane.

This Saturday, The Underbank in Stockport is throwing a day-to-night party spotlighting tunes from the likes of local DJ Robin Herge and Manchester DJ collective Joy Social. Swing by for some tunes in the sun, a cocktail, a pint and definitely a boogie as you soak up the final rays of summer!

This Sunday, head to the Cult Sounds Listening Cafe as Annie Errez will be going four hours back-to-back with Jordan James for an all-day journey through underground house, deep cuts and everything in between. Expect flawless programming, incredible records and the kind of set that keeps you locked in from start to finish.