Free things to do in Manchester this week ft. GRUB MCR, The Lowry and more

If you haven’t yet seen it, head to the University of Salford this Wednesday for a free mid-week screening of Boiling Point starring British icon Stephen Graham.

Followed by a live Q&A with Writer and Director of the critically-acclaimed indie film, Philip Barantini, this is definitely one to get behind.

The Whitworth will also be hosting a free film screening this week, White Cube, followed by an informative panel discussion.

Artist Renzo Martens has created an evocative piece on art, class and decolonisation as the story follows the journey of a plantation workers’ cooperative in the Congolese town of Lusanga and their collective attempt to overthrow the destructive system on their lands through the radical building of a gallery, the ‘white cube’ of the title.

Brought to you by Culture for our Communities, The Lowry will be putting on an incredible afternoon of creative live entertainment.

All about putting Salford’s creative spirit on the map, head over for some stellar poetry, music and artwork with some equally lovely refreshments and nibbles to match!

Leslie Thompson’s newest exhibition My New Favourite Shop is a beautiful celebration of the joys of childhood trips to everyone’s favourite NQ hotspot, Affleck’s Palace.

For his exhibition and residency at PAPER Gallery, Leslie will recreate his favourite shop within the space, and will be selling zines and other pieces of work inspired by the exhibition.

Presented by Not Your Babe Manchester and hosted at the über cool Cheetham Hill joint, GRUB, is The Matriarch Market this Sunday.

A brilliant start to the month of May, be sure to head over and support some amazing female-founded brands and makers from the north & beyond.

Featuring homemade artwork, clothes, jewellery, homeware and much more, you’ll definitely find something for you!