Free things to do this weekend ft. Free For Arts + more

Free For Arts Opening Night at Kosmonaut
The Free For Arts Festival launches this weekend with an opening party at Kosmonaut. The festival is hosted by arts collective Juncture and encompasses a wide selection of free exhibitions and workshops. Earlycomers to the launch can get their hands on some free drinks, latecomers are still more than welcome to enjoy the tunes being spun by Szajna. For a full lineup for the festival, check out their website. Alternatively, keep an eye on our recommendations over the next week.
Fri 22 Apr, Kosmonaut, 10 Tariff Street, Manchester M1 2FF, 7pm – 9pm, www.facebook.com

Big Green Happening at St. Clement’s Church
If you head down to St. Clement’s this Saturday, you’ll catch this all day eco-festival, aimed at inspiring people to live more sustainably whilst having a little fun along the way. You’ll have to pony up for the evening event, but for the daytime you won’t have to spend a penny. See our full preview for more details.
Sat 23 Apr, Sat 23 Apr, St. Clement’s Church, 6 Edge Lane, Chorlton M21 9JF, Tel: 07584061263, 1pm – 10.30pm, chorltonhappening.wordpress.com

Last Chance to Catch Inside Out at Castlefield Gallery
Inside Out is a celebration of Outsider Art, featuring work from artists from a range of unusual backgrounds including an Iranian exile and a punk musician. The exhibition closes it’s doors on Sunday, so get in quick to get a final look. Appetite whetted? See our preview for more information.
until Sun 24 Apr, 2 Hewitt Street, Castlefield, Manchester M15 4GB, Tel: 0161 832 8034,1pm – 6pm, www.castlefieldgallery.co.uk

Urban Naturalist at Manchester Museum
The Urban Naturalist workshops run every month at the Manchester Museum by leading local naturalists. This latest instalment is going to be led by photographer and conservationist Dr Luke Blazejewski, who’ll be talking through some of the ways we can engage responsibly with wildlife, even if you live in a built-up area.
Sun 24 Apr, The Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, 2pm – 4pm, www.eventbrite.com