Free things to do in Manchester this week FT Stretford Town Centre, Side Street and more

The Whitworth’s brand-new landmark collection, Women in Revolt!, has just opened. The exhibition features over 90 women artists and collectives whose ideas helped fuel the women’s liberation movement during a period of significant social, economic and political change.

Liven up the working week this Wednesday over at Ramona where you can catch the always-brilliant Radio Rave sessions, the latest of which will see the Manchester debut of the breakthrough tastemaker and vinyl connoisseur that is SOMEWHERE SOUL.

Attendees can look forward to a banging soundtrack of disco and jazz that will be sure to have the floor grooving until the early hours.

Stretford Town Centre is launching a brand new social event series for the area’s creative community, kicking off this Friday.

The Creative Stretford Socials will be a casual and friendly get-together for makers, thinkers and doers where they connect and share ideas, hosted by Clay Studio.

Attendees can check out Clay’s studio space and hear about all that the team has to offer, with pizza courtesy of local favourites Bakehouse 32, complimentary beers, wine and soft drinks.

If you’ve yet to have a Friday night at Side Street Studio, then make this event the excuse to be your first.

Anarachy Studios, a local DJ collective, will be going all out for their 4th birthday celebration, putting on an excellent spread of funk, soul, disco and a sprinkle of house and garage from both familiar and fresh selectors.

This week’s Funk Street! at Band on the Wall welcomes Blush, known for their high-energy performances and irresistible rhythms, they’ll be transforming the Copper Bar into a funk-filled extravaganza that you won’t want to miss.

Music lovers can look forward to a carefully curated setlist that spans the very best of the genre, featuring timeless classics by Stevie Wonder, Kool & The Gang, Sister Sledge, Prince, and Chic, along with contemporary hits that keep the funk alive.