Free things to do this weekend ft. Grub Food Fair, All The Fun of the Fair + more

Grub Food Fair at Runaway Brewery
Green Quarter craft brewery Runaway hosts this, the first of hopefully many monthly food fairs. A selection of stalls from the hottest food pop-ups are all available for your delectation. Entry is free, although obviously you’ll have to cough up if you want to chow down. Check out our full preview here.
Sat 19 Mar, Runaway Brewery, 12 Dantzic Street, NOMA, Manchester M4 4JW. 12pm – 10pm, www.facebook.com

All the Fun of the Fair at Central Library (pictured)
This family-themed event takes a little look at the history of Belle Vue. Modern mancunians know it for the dog track, but for over 100 years from 1836 Belle Vue had a zoo and funfair, and played host to annual circuses. In the true spirit of the old park, there’ll be circus-themed activities for the little ones – it’s recommended for under 12s – to get stuck into and there’s an extensive interactive exhibit, should you want to delve a little deeper into local history.
Sat 19 Mar, Central Library, St Peter’s Square, Manchester M2 5PD, 12pm – 4pm, www.librarylive.co.uk

Manchester Print Fair at Peoples’ History Museum
The Manchester Print Fair is back for its eleventh instalment. Come along and see the wares of the city’s newest, freshest and most subversive print makers – and maybe pick up something new for your walls. More details can be found in our extended preview.
Sat 19 Mar – Sun 20 Mar, People’s History Museum, Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3ER, 11am – 4.30pm, www.facebook.com

Makers Market Spectacular at Spinningfields
The Makers Market runs regular events in Spinningfields, but this one’s a bit special. This bumper market will be running through the weekend. So you’ve got two days to pick up some handmade goodies. For more information about what’s on offfer, why not take a look at our preview.
Sat 19 Mar – Sun 20 Mar, Spinningfields Square & The Avenue, M3 3AE, 11am – 5pm, www.themakersmarket.co.uk

Paradise Now Screening at RR Multi-facility room
When it was released back in 2005, Paradise Now was the first Palestinian film to be nominated for an Oscar. A decade later, the conflict it depicts is still disappointingly relevant: It steps inside the minds and lives of two wannabe suicide bombers, and asks tough questions about the practice and its role in terrrorism and liberation. This screening, hosted by Rethink Rebuild Society – a Syrian community group – is followed by a discussion and refreshments.
Sun 20 Mar, RR Multi-facility room, Unit 7, Longsight Business Park, Hamilton Road, Manchester M13 0PD, www.eventbrite.co.uk