Free things to do in Manchester this weekend ft. The Klondyke + more

Lawn Bar Opening at The Klondyke
This new bar opening party in Levenshulme is our first pick for free things to do in Manchester this weekend. The Klondyke is a long-standing local institution, with a firm place in the hearts of the South Manchester community. This Friday, they open up their new outside bar, just in time for the weather getting nice(ish). The new bar will feature a selection of craft beers and exclusive, fancy gins, and for this party they’re pulling out all the stops, with live entertainment and a bouncy castle for the kids.
Fri 20 Apr, The Klondyke, 1 Burnage Range, Manchester, M19 2HQ. 5pm, www.facebook.com

Vintage and Street Food Market at Royal Mills
Judys Affordable Vintage Fair returns to Royal Mills in Ancoats this Saturday, with a bumper day of distressed chic bargains and lush street food. For the past 13 years, Judys have been running vintage fairs up-and-down the country, aiming to bring together keen-eyed traders – who won’t rip you off – and put them all under one roof. As well as clothes, there’s textiles, jewellery and homeware on offer, as well as a diverse menu of food vendors for when you get peckish. They’re also promising DJs throughout the day to keep your ears full as well as your belly.
Sat 21 Apr, Royal Mills, 17 Redhill Street, Manchester, M4 5BA. 10am – 4pm, www.facebook.com

Record Store Day at Various Venues
Record Store Day is upon us again, and many Manchester venues – not just record stores – are getting in on the action. We’ve already published a run down of the very best free record store day events here, where highlights include free band nights at Night & Day and Common (pictured), and an all-dayer record sale and gig at Jimmys on Newton Street.
Sat 21 Apr

Last Chance to See Edit.02: > thread {} at The Lowry
This Sunday is your last chance to see Edit.02: > thread {}, The Lowry’s interactive textile exhibition. Biometric data is represented visually, transformed into digital art, which has then been screenprinted onto fabric for you to enjoy. See our full preview for more information.
Until Sun 22 Apr, The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ. Tel: 0843 208 6000, 11am – 5pm, www.thelowry.com