Free things to do this week ft. To Begin The World Over Again + more

To Begin the World Over Again at WCML
This screening is the last in a two-week mini film festival at the Working Class Movement Library. The film is adapted from from Ian Ruskin’s one man play of the same name and looks at the life of philosopher and revolutionary Thomas Paine, contextualising his ideas and struggles with present-day conflicts between authority and the people. An intellectual catalyst behind both the French and American revolutions, Paine remains one of the most important thinkers in the English language and this screening is a perfect introduction to his work and legacy.
Wed 1 Jun, Working Class Movement Library, 51 Crescent, Salford, M5 4WX. 6.30pm, www.wcml.org.uk

Jennifer Nansubaga Makumbi and Abubakar Adam Ibrahim at Burgess Foundation
As part of Manchester University’s Literature Live series, the International Anthony Burgess Foundation welcomes Jennifer Nansubaga Makumbi and Abubaker Adam Ibrahim. Ibrahim is writer and journalist from Nigeria, who’s cut a niche for himself as one of Africa’s most decorated young short story writers. Makumbi is a novelist and short story writer currently working on her second novel. They’ll both be discussing their work and performing readings.
Wed 1 Jun, International Anthony Burgess Foundation, 3 Cambridge Street, Manchester, M1 5BY. 6.30pm, www.eventbrite.com

Susan Pui San Lok at HOME (pictured)
Artist Susan Pui San Lok renews her longstanding relationship with Manchester’s Centre for Chinese Contemporary Arts by presenting this brand new video installation at HOME entitled RoCH Fans & Legends. Inspired by the epic martial arts novel Return of the Condor Heroes, it looks at the themes and landscapes of that book as well as others in the wider wuxia genre. This is a one-off presentation at the venue, so make sure you get down.
Thu 2 Jun, HOME, 2 Tony Wilson Place, First Street, Manchester, M15 4FN. Tel: 0161 200 1500, 6pm, www.homemcr.org