Free things to do this weekend ft. Airport ’87, Good Foxy + more

Last Chance to See Airport ‘87 at Central Library (pictured)
This Saturday is your last chance to catch this free exhibition of photographs by street photographer Shirley Baker in the first floor exhibition space at Central Library. Although she’s best known for documenting inner-city life, the photographs in this exhibition were all taken at Manchester Airport during the course of a single day thirty years ago. Airport ‘87 provides a snapshot of the lives of weary holidaymakers, and shows how Terminal 1 used to look. Some of the images are also accompanied by digital mock-ups of the ongoing £1bn rebuild, contrasting the past and future of our local airport.
Until Sat 6 Jan, Central Library, St Peter’s Square, Manchester, M2 5PD. Tel: 0161 234 1983, 9am – 5pm, www.librarylive.co.uk

Free Vibes at Band on the Wall
The first Free Vibes of 2018 is happening this Saturday night at Band on the Wall. It’s the venue’s regular night of gratis live music from some of the region’s best up-and-coming artists, and headlining this instalment is Clitheroe-based indie outfit Good Foxy. They’re supported on the night by Leeds garage punk band Black Pudding, beloved local band Louie Louie and post-punk group Slow Knife. Booking ahead is essential and arriving early is recommended, as this is a particularly packed bill.
Sat 6 Jan, Band on the Wall, Band on the Wall, 25 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JZ. 7.30pm – 11pm, www.eventbrite.co.uk

Last Chance to See Light at MOSI
This Sunday is your last chance to get stuck into their festive event Light at the Museum of Science and Industry. Every day over the Christmas period, the museum have been running a programme of light-themed activities for younger visitors. It kicks off at 11.30am with a ‘light showdown’ where experts talk through all the different types of light – UV, infrared, visible – and is followed swiftly by activities exploring fluorescence and light catchers. Some of the activities require pre-booking through the MOSI website, but all activities are free.
Until Sun 7 Jan, Museum of Science and Industry, Liverpool Road, Manchester, M3 4FP. Tel: 0161 832 2244, 9am – 5pm, www.msimanchester.org.uk

Last Chance to See The Return of Memory at HOME
One final exhibition closing this weekend is this one at HOME. The Return of Memory marked the centenary of the Russian Revolution, and until Sunday you can enjoy this multidisciplinary art project that provides an alternative look at Eastern Europe. Check out our full preview for more details.
Until Sun 7 Jan, HOME, 2 Tony Wilson Place, Manchester, M15 4FN. Tel: 0161 200 1500, 12pm – 6pm, www.homemcr.org