From brand-new art exhibitions to cracking talks over at Manchester Metropolitan University – we’ve definitely got you covered for the best free things to do in Manchester this week.
Branch out to Altrincham this Wednesday at AIR Gallery for a group exhibition exploring the theme of parenthood.
All about championing artists who are also parents, this is a great way to show your support to the city’s local art scene.
Start your weekend with some buzzing tunes over at Peru Perdu for their legendary Pisco Disco.
With DJs Cosmic Disco spinning groovy bangers all through the day into the night – kick off the weekend in South-American-inspired style in the heart of the city.
Coming to MMU’s Brooks Building is a fantastic free talk all about scriptwriting led by Keisha Thompson, Artistic Director and CEO of Contact theatre.
The session will use some of Keisha’s own work to explore taboo stories with themes of the Windrush Generation as she explains how writers can use their political landscape and personal experiences to create fictional bodies of work.
If you’re looking to get your boogie on to some of the best live classic funk, soul & rock n roll then look no further than Blues Kitchen this Saturday for a full-evening affair of the sort.
Expect some of the best tracks from the likes of Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and many more until the early hours of the morning.
- Words:
- Rhiannon Ingle
- Published on:
- Sun 5 Feb 2023
Led by the brainy lot at the Performance Research Group at The Salutation, head to this stalwart pub for a stellar night of all things spoken word.
This Tuesday, American ‘stand-up conceptual artist’, Doug Fishbone will take the stage. Examining contemporary life in an amusing and disarming way – this is sure to liven up your midweek.