Free things to do the weekend ft. The Clash, Adinda van ‘t Klooster + more

The Clash Book Launch at Wonder Inn
It’s over 30 years since The Clash broke up, but the intervening decades have seen their fanbase grow and their influence on popular culture assured: Everyone likes The Clash. This weekend Bloomsbury are launching their new Clash book, entitled ‘The Clash Takes on the World: Transnational Perspectives on the Only Band That Matters’, a critical work by academics Samuel Cohen and James Peacock that looks at the band’s reaction to and influence upon global culture, both from a political and artistic perspective. This launch party at Shudehill’s The Wonder Inn includes live performances, spoken word readings and of course, lots of Clash songs on the playlist. It’s free entry, but the organisers will be soliciting donations on the night for the Joe Strummer Foundation.
Fri 1 Sep, The Wonder Inn, 29 Shudehill, Manchester M4 2AF. 7pm – 11pm, www.skiddle.com

Caravan and Circus Raj at The Whitworth
The Whitworth, in conjunction with Band on the Wall, present this exciting family event on Saturday. The Caravan and Circus Raj features performers from Rajasthan in North West India, near the border with Pakistan, who’ll be putting on a show full of unique music – performed on authentic regional instruments – storytelling and circus feats straight from the streets of Jaipur. This event has already proved so popular that they’ve added a second performance to the afternoon at 3pm. Get in quick before this one sells out.
Sat 2 Sep, The Whitworth, Oxford Road, Manchester, M15 6ER. 1pm, 3pm, www.bandonthewall.org

Adinda van ‘t Klooster Exhibition at Manchester Central
You can catch this one-day exhibition by Dutch artist and sculptor Adinda van ‘t Klooster this Saturday at Manchester Central. A section of the former GMEX plays host to her latest exhibition Still Born, which features drawing and sculptures based around the theme of stillbirth. With this exhibition, scheduled to coincide with the International Federation of Placenta Associations conference, van t’ Klooster aimed to shed some light on the causes of stillbirth and break the stigma surrounding it. The exhibition is ticketed and only open to the public for two hours, so it’s vital to arrive on time if you want to see these fascinating, heartrending pieces.
Sat 2 Sep, Manchester Central, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX. 3pm – 5pm, www.skiddle.com

GRUB’s Plant Powered Food Fair (pictured)
Following the success of their vegan food fair, the guys at GRUB are making it official with the launch of a weekly all-Vegan food market running every Sunday at their Mayfield site. As well as the permanent vegan-friendly bar, you can also pick from a roster of meat-and-dairy-free street food vendors. Confirmed for this Sunday are El Marchador Tacos and coconut milk ice cream wizards Froconut, amongst many others.
Sun 3 Sep, Mayfield, Baring Street, Manchester, M1 2AD. 12pm – 8pm, www.facebook.com