Free things to do this week ft. Rosey PM, Festejar + more

Last Chance to Catch Z-Arts Summer Programme
One of our Top 3 Free things to do with kids this Summer, the programme at Hulme arts centre Z-Arts draws to a close this Wednesday. There’s one last fun activity for the little-uns to take part in: A sock puppet workshop for over 7’s. If you’re minding a bored youth this week, this is absolutely the place to take them.
Until Wed 31 Aug, Z-Arts, 335 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5ZA. Tel: 0161 226 1912, times vary, www.z-arts.org

Rosey PM at Fallow Café
Hot on the heels of the release of her new EP, Rosey PM is performing at this free gig in Fallowfield. She’ll be supported by her backing group The Dream Babies, with Gorgeous Bully, The Fentonville Street Band and a mystery guest filling out the bill. This gig’s promoted by local kids The Family Tree, who’ll also be DJing on the night along with Sheffield’s Blancmange Lounge DJs and Manc band Bleached.
Wed 31 Aug, Fallow Café, 2A Landcross Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6NA. 8pm – 1am, www.facebook.com

Start of Festejar Spanish Festival
Festejar – a festival celebrating Spanish and Latino food, music and culture – starts up this Thursday. As well as ticketed events, there’s plenty of free stuff on opening night including a Spanish market and a performance from flamenco guitarists The Andalus Band. Check out our full preview for more information.
Thu 1 Sep – Sun 4 Sep, Albert Square, Manchester, M60 2LA. www.spanishfestival.co.uk

Vasilis Asimakopoulos Preview at Castlefield Gallery (pictured)
This new exhibition at Castlefield Gallery opens at the weekend, but you can catch a preview on thursday night. It’s called Norwegian Concrete and features the work of Greek sculptor Vasilis Asimakopoulos. This is the first part of the gallery’s annual Head to Head exhibitions, where work from two artists is presented back-to-back, the second part of which will be coming in October and featuring Danish artist Christian Falsnaes.
Thu 1 Sep, Castlefield Gallery, 2 Hewitt Street, Manchester, M15 4GB. Tel: 0161 832 8034, 6pm – 8pm, www.facebook.com

Brouwerij De Molen Tap Takeover at Port Street Beer House
Port Street Beer House are hosting another of their tap takeovers this week, this time featuring the ales of Dutch brewmakers Brouwerij De Molen. With ten different craft brews available on tap – as well as a range of bottled beverages – there’s something for every palate. Port Street Beer House also offer discounts when you sign up for a free membership, so we’d heartily recommend that if you’re looking to save some pennies.
Thu 1 Sep, Port Street Beer House, 39-41 Port Street, Manchester, M1 2EQ. Tel: 0161 237 9949, 5pm – 12am, www.facebook.com