Free things to do this week ft. Email Spam, Muslim Heritage, Bike Maintenance + more

Study Space open at Manchester Museum
At the end of last week, Manchester Museum opened up their brand new study space. Got some subject you really want to get your teeth into? Or maybe just want somewhere to go for a bit of peace and quiet? Either way, this is the place you should be checking in to.
Opens Fri 11 Sep, Manchester Museum, Oxford Road, M13 9PL, 10am – 5pm, www.thestudymcr.com

Ode to Email Spam at HOME
Lebanese artists Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige are behind this new exhibition at cultural hub HOME. I Must First Apologise… is an exploration of spamming, scamming and all manner of other internet junk through sculpture, photography, video and installation. Check out our full preview here.
Sat 12 Sep – Sun 1 Nov, HOME, First Street, M15 4FN, www.homemcr.org 

Islamophobia Talk at British Muslim Heritage Centre
This event is organised by Mend – Muslim Engagement and Development – a group formed to tackle the growing spectre of British Islamophobia, something that’s reared its ugly head once again in the past few months. The talk, entitled ‘Five pillars of Islamophobia’ features two guest speakers: Professor David Miller from the University of Bath and Sufyan Gulam Ismail, an entrepreneur and Mend executive. It’ll include a Q&A with both speakers and represents a great opportunity to get up close and personal with one the great issues of our time. It’s free entry, but online registration is required.
Mon 14 Sep, British Muslim Heritage Centre, College Road, Whalley Range, M16 8BP, 6pm – 9pm, www.mend.org.uk

Last Subterranean Sound Machine at Oddest (pictured)
Music collective Subterranean Sound Machine have been running these free nights at Oddest in Chorlton for the past month or so, but you’d be forgiven for missing this night at the Wilbraham Road watering hole. This is the last night in the series though, so your last chance to catch them behind the decks at this Chorlton staple before they get bumped next week for renowned mega-quiz Quizimodo.
Wed 16 Sep, 414-416 Wilbraham Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, M21 0SD, www.oddestbar.co.uk

Bike Maintenance Workshop at Cycle Hub
Featured in our rundown of top Eventbrite workshops, this free class covers the basics of maintaining a safe bike. With more and more people turning to two wheels to get around town, it is vital to know how to keep your cycle in shape. Registration is necessary and, at the time of writing this is fully booked up – but it’s worth keeping an eye on the link in case more tickets are released on the day.
Thu 17 Sep, City Tower Cycle Hub, New York Street, M1 4BT, www.eventbrite.co.uk