From some proper good DJ nights over in the Northern Quarter to a lovely neighbourhood quiz nestled in the heart of Gay Village, here’s our round-up of the top five best free things to do in Manchester this week…

Corner Shop Quiz | Kampus General Store | Wed 14 Aug | 7pm - 9pm

Add a little bit of trivia spice to the working week at Kampus General Store this Wednesday.

This week’s Corner Shop Quiz will see attendees test their knowledge on a variety of topics and compete with pals for the ultimate bragging rights plus some pretty cool prizes.

Chorlton Street, Manchester M1 3FY, Tel: 0161 529 9080
Factory Remix | Factory International | Thu 15 Aug | 7pm - 9pm

Put Factory International on your list this week as Factory Remix is launching an evening of live music featuring contemporary jazz guitarist, Rory A. Green.

Rory, who will be accompanied by his bandmates Alice Phelps on double bass and Jeanette Szeto on viola, is a Ghanaian-English contemporary jazz guitarist.

Inspired by jazz and folk, Rory’s music combines addictive African rhythms with thought-evoking melodies and harmony.

Aviva Studios, Water St, Manchester M3 4JQ, Tel: 0333 322 8679
NOT BAD FOR A GiRL | Ramona | Fri 16 Aug | 7pm - 1am

If you’ve yet to make Friday night plans this week, look no further than Ramona to catch the Manchester-based collective of women, non-binary and transgender people, NOT BAD FOR A GiRL, to bring their signature sound to the Swan Street hotspot.

Joining the collective includes the ever groovy Egg On Toast, the über talented Maracuya and
THT GRL sure to bring all the best vibes to the dancefloor.

40 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JG, Tel: 0161 441 9020
Dance for Palestine | Stage and Radio | Fri 16 Aug | 5pm - 4am

Head to Stage and Radio and kick off the weekend with Dance for Palestine, a night filled with an incredible bill of local musical talent.

While the event is free, attendees are invited to pay whatever they can towards supporting medical aid in Palestine.

43 Port St, Manchester M1 2EQ
Comedy Open Mic: Sunday Service | The Deansgate | Sun 18 Aug | 7pm - 9.30pm

End your week with a round of belly laughs at The Deansgate’s weekly comedy open mic night for a couple of hours of some light-hearted fun.

Whether you take to the stage yourself or sit back and watch the local blossoming comedians strut their stuff – this is a wonderfully wholesome way to end the week.

Mon 12 Aug - Sun 18 Aug
Words:
Rhiannon Ingle
Published on:
Mon 12 Aug 2024