Free things to do this weekend ft. Solomon’s Birthday, PISIN + more

Mutts Makers Market at Spinningfields
Makers Market returns to Spinningfields this weekend for a very special doggy edition. You can pick up all manner of treats for your pampered pup from a range of different traders. There’s also free dog-themed film screenings, a dog parade and the usual human treats – street food, artisan goods – available. See our full preview for more information.
Sat 16 Sep – Sun 17 Sep, Spinningfields Square, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3EH. 11am–5pm, www.themakersmarket.co.uk

Another doggo day at Manchester’s City Airport in Eccles
If you don’t want to head into the city centre but still need that sweet puppy fix then head to Barton Aerodrome for a family fun day and dog show. There are prizes for cutest puppy, best treat catcher and our personal favourite ‘dog most like its owner’. For those of a two legged variety there’s face painting, ice cream, a bouncy castle and trade stalls all in aid of Reach Sled Dogs.
Sat 16 Sep, Manchester’s City Airport, Eccles, M30 7SA. FREE (£2 per dog per class)

Solomon’s Second Birthday
Withington bar Solomon Grundy’s was a local institution for years, loved by students and locals alike, who’d criss-cross Wilmslow Road every weekend between the bar whatever gig was playing at Fuel opposite. Many were heartbroken when it closed its doors, but fortunately it opened up again not long after – this time under the name Solomon’s – and it’s been going strong ever since, celebrating its second birthday this weekend. They’re promising a free party with cake, drink deals and beer pong, accompanied by a roster of guest DJs. It’s a great opportunity to check out this bar if you haven’t already, or to  relive the summer of 2013 if that’s your bag.
Sat 16 Sep, Solomon’s, 447-449 Wilmslow Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 4AN. 8pm – 2am, www.facebook.com

Last Chance to See PISIN Exhibition at Great Northern Tower (pictured)
P ISIN – that’s a capital P and capital ISIN – is a collaborative art show that’s been running at Castlefield Gallery’s new art space since the start of the month. PISIN is the name given to the four-strong artist collective behind the show: Formed at Manchester School of Art they come together to produce paintings that have been displayed up and down the country, and this is something of a homecoming show. They’re packing up on Sunday, so this really is your last chance to catch this PISIN-good exhibition. Viewing is by appointment only, so you’ll have to get in touch if you want to have a nosey.
Sun 17 Sep, Unit 3, Great Northern Tower, Watson Street, Manchester, M3 4EE. 1pm – 6pm, www.pisin.uk

Ghost Stories at Mort Subite Altrincham
Mort Subite, based in Altrincham, has a very pretty ghoulish name for a pub: It literally translates as ‘sudden death’. So it’s apt that this Sunday it will pay host to this free ghost story event, where the venue’s cellar – which formerly functioned as the local hospital morgue – will be transformed into a spooky storytelling setting. The event is led by artist Teresa Wilson, best known for her haunting puppet and doll creations, with the storytelling being performed by an as-yet-unannounced spoken word performer. It’s technically free to attend, but booking ahead is suggested and carries a £5.90 price tag.
Sun 17 Sep, Mort Subite, 28-32 Greenwood Street, Altrincham, WA14 1RZ. 8pm, www.hiddenaltrincham.co.uk