Free things to do in Manchester this week FT Rare Finds Flea Market, University of Salford and more

The Manchester Poetry Library invites guests to join contemporary Caribbean poets and pay tribute to Una Marson.

All about celebrating her monunmental contribution to the development of Caribbean literature and her legacy as a Jamaican, feminist, anti-racist poet – this is a great opportunity to honour a key literary figure and sit back and enjoy some very powerful poetry.

Calling all writers — check out the University of Salford this week for a Radical Creative Writing Symposium looking at all the effective ways of framing radical creative writing as an act of research.

Delivered as a way of challenging assumptions and dissolving boundaries, this event aims to give a platform to the voices of radical creative writers that enable, provoke, and drive deep engagement with discovery.

Celebrate Pride Month this Thursday down at The Whitworth with a writing workshop and performance event facilitated by renowned and award-winning poet, playwright and performer from Manchester, Louise Wallwein MBE.

Inspired by the (UN) Defining Queer exhibition, Louise has carved out a space for herself as an explosive artist that detonates her audiences’ imaginations so be sure to swing by the gallery to really spice up your week.

Swing by The Yard in Cheetham Hill to end the week in style with good tunes and even better vibes at their community Yard Sale flea market summer party.

With plenty of stalls to peruse, some cracking good food and music that will be sure to get you in that summer mood – this is definitely shaping up as the place to be this Sunday afternoon.

Packing into the Depot on the last Sunday of every month is the cornucopia that is the Rare Finds Flea Market selling everything from second-hand homeware, homemade goods, pre-loved clothing, and trinkets galore.

Get your fix of weekend thrifting and check out the weird and wonderful items Manchester has to offer.