Free things to do this week ft. Peterloo, Mighty Boosh + more

Peterloo Living History at People’s History Museum
This Wednesday marks the 198th anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre, one of the most notorious chapters in the history of British class struggle, when 6000 mill workers descended upon St. Peter’s Square to demand parliamentary reform and were met with a brutal cavalry charge. You can relive the events of that day from the safety of the People’s History Museum, where a theatre company will bring the story to life with an immersive performance. This is a family-friendly event
Wed 16 Aug, People’s History Museum, Left Bank, Manchester, M3 3ER. 11.15am – 12pm, www.eventbrite.co.uk

Mighty Boosh Quiz at Common (pictured)
It’s ten years since the third and final series of weirdo BBC3 sitcom The Mighty Boosh was broadcast, but even a decade later it still holds a special place in the hearts of comedy fans. Magical, musical and packed with crazy characters, The Boosh is full of rich details that make it ideal fodder for a pub quiz. The guys at Common Knowledge have clobbered together to put on a quiz – covering the superior Series 1 & 2 only – this Wednesday, with special rounds themed around specific episodes and bar tab prizes. These Common Knowledge quizzes are uually insanely popular, so make sure you get down early to guarantee a seat, you fuzzy little manpeach.
Wed 16 Aug, Common, 39- 41 Edge Street, Manchester, M4 1HW. 7.30pm, www.facebook.com

Last Chance to See Marcus Reed at Electrik
This short-running exhibition at Chorlton’s Electrik is being taken down on Thursday. Saturday Kids is a collection of illustrations by Marcus Reed, an internationally-renowned commercial artist. See our full preview for more information.
Until Thu 17 Aug, Electrik, 559 Wilbraham Road, Manchester, M21 0AE. Tel: 0161 881 3315, www.facebook.com

Rochdale to St. Peter’s Ramble
Another Peterloo-themed event is happening this Friday. Meeting at St. Peter’s at 3pm, ramblers will then take the tram to Rochdale, and from there walk back to town along the Rochdale canal: The very same route taken by the protesting mill workers all them years ago. It’s a fairly substantial walk: Clocking in at over ten miles, it’s a trek that’s likely to take you into the evening. Recommended for experienced walker’s only.
Fri 18 Aug, St. Peter’s Square, Manchester, M60 2LA. 3pm, www.rmblr.co.uk