Free things to do in Manchester this weekend ft. Working Class Voodoo + more

Working Class Voodoo Book Launch at 3MT
Poet Bobby Parker comes to Affleck’s Palace mini-theatre 3MT this Friday evening for the launch of his new book Working Class Voodoo. Parker made waves with his debut 2014 collection Blue Movie, and he describes the new work as ‘an enterprise in dark metaphysics’. He’ll be reading from the new book, and will also be joined by several as-yet-unannounced guest readers.
Fri 14 Sep, 3MT, Afflecks Arcade, 35-39 Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JG, 7pm – 10pm, www.eventbrite.co.uk

Elizabeth Kwant at Canada House (pictured)
On Friday and Saturday, you can catch this unique exhibition from local artist Elizabeth Kwant at restored textile mill Canada House. Her latest piece is called In Transit and it brings together work across various mediums, along with the first complete screening of her documentary film series charting the migration route from Morocco to the UK. There’s two performances you can catch – 5.30pm on Friday and midday on Saturday.
Fri 14 Sep – Sat 15 Sep, Canada House, 3 Chepstow Street, Manchester, M1 5FW, 5.30pm/12pm, www.eventbrite.co.uk

Subi Launch at Various Venues
From this weekend until the start of November, various venues across the city will be hosting Subi – an exhibition of Korean art, rendered in ceramics and other materials. Castlefield Gallery, Manchester Art Gallery and Manchester Craft & Design Centre are all taking part in this massive multimedia exhibition. Check out our full preview for more details.
Fri 14 Sep – Sun 4 Nov, Castlefield Gallery/ Manchester Craft and Design Centre/ Manchester Art Gallery, opening times vary, www.castlefieldgallery.co.uk

Last Chance to See Shonky at Bury Art Museum
This Saturday is you last opportunity to catch Shonky, an art exhibition and love letter to lo-fi kitsch. Bury Art Museum hosts this exhibition, which features paintings, video, digital art and even a mirror-ball sculpture John Waters’ creative muse Divine. See our full preview for more information.
Until Sat 15 Sep, Bury Art Museum, Moss Street, Bury, BL9 0DR, Tel: 0161 253 5878, 10am – 5pm, www.buryartmuseum.co.uk

Sara Jaspan and John Powell-Jones at Castlefield Gallery
A second appearance for Castlefield Gallery this weekend as they host this discussion between artist John Powell-Jones and writer Sara Jaspan on Saturday afternoon. They’ll be talking about John’s new publication Tomb Machines, which Sara has contributed an essay to, as well as John’s exhibition of the same name that ran earlier this year at Great Northern Tower. This is a great opportunity to gain some insight into a man who produces work that’s equal measures horrifying and fascinating. Booking ahead is essential.
Sat 15 Sep, Castlefield Gallery, 2 Hewitt Street, Manchester, M15 4GB, 3pm – 4pm, www.eventbrite.co.uk

Last Chance to See Can’t Do Right for Doing Wrong at HOME
This Sunday, the doors close on Can’t Do Right for Doing Wrong, HOME’s exhibition of three installations by artist Phil Collins. Our extended preview has the full lowdown.
Until Sun 16 Sep, HOME, 2 Tony Wilson Place, First Street, Manchester, M15 4FN, Tel: 0161 200 1500, times vary, www.homemcr.org