Free things to do this weekend ft. The Photographic Angle, Tombed Visions + more

The Photographic Angle at St. James’ House (pictured)
St. James’ Tower, situated just on the edge of Chinatown, plays host to a short-running exhibition that kicked off earlier in the week. The Photographic Angle is an organisation that tours photography exhibitions all around the UK, and you can see their latest work at St. James’ until Sunday. It’s called Our Stories and is dedicated to documentary photography – photographs that capture an intimate moment, or a unique story – featuring submissions from seasoned artists and gifted amateurs alike.
Wed 25 Jan – Sun 29 Jan, St James House, 7 Charlotte Street, Manchester, M1 4DZ. 10am -3pm, www.thephotographicangle.co.uk

Tombed Visions Label Showcase at Common
Audio cassettes are something of a beleaguered format – never enjoying the renaissance that’s been blessed upon vinyl – but out on the fringes of recorded music, there’s still some labels championing the old C90. One such label is Tombed Visions, and the critically-acclaimed tape peddlers will be bringing some of their favourite bands to Common this Saturday for a free showcase. See our full preview for more information.
Sun 29 Jan, Common, 39 – 41 Edge Street, Manchester, M4 1HW, Tel: 0161 832 9245, 4pm, www.aplacecalledcommon.co.uk

True Tales at Nexus Art Café
You can catch this spoken word event at Dale Street’s basement veggie cakery Nexus Art Café this Saturday. It’s run by Girl Gang Manchester, a collective of female creatives, and the theme of the event is Undivided: A national initiative that aims to place the thoughts and needs of young people at the heart of upcoming Brexit negotiations. The evening features an open discussion on the European Union, as well as storytelling and music. Whilst it’s technically free to get in, they will be taking donations and you need to register online for a guarantee of entry.
Sat 28 Jan, Nexus Art Café, 2 Dale Street, Manchester, M1 1JW. 7.30pm – 10pm, www.facebook.com

Psychogeographic Manchester at Manchester Cathedral
Psychogeographic Manchester is the latest in a series of Sunday afternoon talks at Manchester Cathedral. This Sunday’s speaker is Ed Glinert, a founding tour guide with Manchester Walks, who invites you to look at the city’s architecture with fresh eyes: Seeking out the hidden meaning behind some of our most beloved structures. From the Town Hall to the Cathedral itself, Glinert will be taking a deep dive into the design, geometry and beauty of Manchester’s landmarks. It’s free to attend, but donations are welcomed to keep this exciting lecture programme alive.
Sun 29 Jan, Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street, Manchester, M3 1SX. 2pm – 3pm, www.eventbrite.co.uk