Free things to do in Manchester this week FT Ramona, YES and more

Head to one of Levenshulme’s coolest spots this Wednesday to shake up the working week a tad with Ear Food – a short and sweet night meshing together new genres, new tastes and new people under one cosy roof.

Enjoy a night showcasing Aunty Ji’s delicious food offerings alongside the talented up-and-coming musicians of Manchester.

Be sure to swing by the John Rylands Research Institute and Library to catch a fascinating evening event delving into the culture of the 19th-century working classes.

All about exploring rich collections detailing Lancashire working-class culture alongside the songs of workers with folk singer Jennifer Reid – this is a history lesson like none you’ve ever had before.

Make your way over to the home of frozen margs and killer Detroit-style ‘za to catch Left + Right – a collective of Manchester based DJs and producers – put on a beat-driven full evening affair down at Ramona.

They’ll be spinning all night with their signature sound which blends future beats, house, garage and RnB so make sure you add this to your list for weekend plans.

Calling all those in need of an injection of nostalgia – the iconic Pink Room at YES is throwing a bash blasting tunes by The XX, LCD Soundsystem, Peggy Gou, The Chemical Brothers, Shygirl and many more.

Running from late until the early hours – this is definitely a great spot to end your Saturday night shenanigans.

Potter on over to the suburbs this Sunday to end the week by learning African Gnawa rhythms with the karkaba, a handheld cymbal-type instrument, over in Chorlton’s Yoga Cafe.

Led by master musician, Zakarayae, guests will learn all about the origins of the powerful instrument, the genre and have the chance to be taken on a mystical cosmic journey.