Free things to do this weekend ft. Note skate shop, Dance of the Butterflies, Printworks Empire and Shut the Far Cupboard

Love it or hate it, single or taken, we’ve got some good free things for you to do over this Valentine’s Day weekend.

KR3W X Charles Peterson exhibition at Note skate shop
The folk from skate brand KR3W have teamed up with iconic music photographer Charles Peterson for a collaborative exhibition featuring candid images that immortalised the birth of grunge. With bands including Nirvana, Mudhoney, Pearl Jam and Hole, the exhibition is a rare look into the underbelly of Seattle’s grunge scene from its very beginnings. This Friday will see the exhibition in full at Note Skate Shop, with a short film screening, limited free booze and T-shirt giveaways. To secure a place, RSVP to george@canoeinc.com.
Fri 13 Nov, Note Skate Shop, 61 Thomas Street, M4 1NA, From 6pm, FREE, www.noteshop.co.uk

Romuald Hazoumè on Dance of the Butterflies (pictured)
Dance of the Butterflies is a new art work by one of Africa’s foremost contemporary artists, Romuald Hazoumè, launching to coincide with the reopening of the Whiteworth. The work will feature hundreds of multicoloured butterflies that will take over the museum’s Living Worlds gallery, made from off-cuts of vibrant African wax-print fabrics to represent an African take on politics, exploitation, and the way in which tiny impulses with within chaotic systems can lead to unexpectedly serious effects – better known as the ‘butterfly effect’. Hazoumè will present a talk on the work on Sat 14 Feb, which is completely free but booking is required via the link below.
Sat 14 Feb, Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, M13 9PL, 3-4pm, FREE (booking required), www.eventbrite.co.uk

Printworks Empire
Discarding the syrupy world of heart-shaped cookies and bright pink plush teddy bears, The Printworks hosts a Valentine’s Day event with a difference, ushering in old-school vibes for a nostalgic prohibition-themed gangster party. With live swing and jazz music, twenties-style dance classes and special offers and deals across The Printworks’ various dining and entertainment venues, there will also be headliner DJ Katz Korner to soundtrack the day.
Sat 14 Feb, The Printworks, 27 Withy Grove, M4 2BS, From 12pm, FREE, www.theprintworks.com

Shut the Far Cupboard at Odd
Shut the Far Cupboard brings together live music, spoken word and ‘general merriment’ for a perfect and eclectic weekend wind down, with all talent sourced by hosts The Travelling Band. Taking place every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, this Sunday’s bash features Manchester minimal folk noir band Elle Mary and the Bad Men, folk duo Finch and the Moon, plus folk/pop/rock musician from Macclesfield Hugo Kensdale.
Sun 15 Feb, Odd, 30-32 Thomas Street, M4 1ER, 8pm, FREE, www.oddbar.co.uk

Know of any freebies coming up? Email jess at manchesterwire dot co dot uk with the deets.