Free things to do this week ft. R3veal, #Hookedonmusic + more

We’re halfway through August, and whilst the Fringe thunders along on the other side of the Hadrian’s Wall, it’s good to know that the Scots have left a little bit of culture for the rest of us. Here’s the best of this week’s free stuff:

R3veal Exhibition at Sale Waterside
If you fancy a trip out on the tram, you can’t go far wrong with the lovely Waterside Arts Centre in Sale, which plays host to this new exhibition: Mixing woodwork, glass and textiles into an impressive interdisciplinary showcase of Mancunian artists. We’ve pulled together a full preview here.
Sat 15 Aug – Sat 26 Sep, Waterside Arts Centre, 1 Waterside Plaza, Sale, M33 7ZF, www.watersideartscentre.co.uk

Anthony Burgess on Film at The ABF
Whilst many writers of the 20th Century eyed television with suspicion – Kurt Vonnegut reckoned future generations would compare it to the lead in the water pipes that drove the Roman Empire mad – Manchester’s favourite literary son Anthony Burgess was an early adopter and very keen to get his mug in front of a Marconi whenever the opportunity arose. Here, the Burgess Foundation presents an exhibition of his interview appearances, along with screenings of his documentaries on other luminaries such as James Joyce and D.H. Lawrence.
Mon 17 Aug – Mon 30 Nov, Anthony Burgess Foundation, 3 Cambridge Street, Manchester M1 5BY, www.anthonyburgess.org

First Draft’s All Shoved Together at The Castle
First Draft MCR run regular spoken word cabarets in the city mixing poetry, storytelling and the odd smattering of comedy. Instead of operating around a theme – or sticking to pure open mic – these nights start with a prompt, which is usually a piece of prose or poetry and they challenge writers to work with it and see what they can come up with. For this one, the prompt is a poem called ‘All Shoved Together’ by Harry Jelley. Come see what these young storytellers do with it.
Mon 17 Aug, The Castle, 66 Oldham Street, M4 1LE, 7.30pm, firstdraftmanchester.wordpress.com

Hooked on Music at MOSI
This is a really interesting one. Some of Manchester’s top DJs – organisers are sketchy on exactly who this entails – will be spinning tracks at the a silent disco in the Museum, but here’s where the plot thickens. Scientists monitor each track with overhead cameras, rating it on danceability – and your moves can have a real effect on the results. Additionally, the headsets will switch between playlists so you might see some sudden changes of pace. It’s part of an investigation into music and memory, but it’s a good excuse for a free fun night out. Plus it finishes at 11pm, so there’s always time to go out on the razz afterwards. Advance booking’s required, but there’s a wee link below if you fancy a disco with a difference.
Thu 20 Aug, Museum of Science and Industry, Liverpool Road, M3 4FP, 7pm -11pm, www.eventbrite.co.uk