We’re another week closer to Christmas and I’m sure we’re all trying to make those pennies stretch as best we can before the chaos of December ensues.

So, we’ve rounded up five of the best free things going on in Manchester this week that’ll make the dark days feel that little bit brighter…

Sam Lightwing Quartet | Matt and Phreds | Wed 20 Nov | 8pm - 11pm

Throw some support behind these four Royal Northern College of Music graduates as they take to the stage at Matt and Phreds for a night of jazz standards, originals and more modern tunes.

Blending influences from all periods of jazz, with Latin, funk, and blues tunes thrown in for good measure – this quartet is definitely one to check out.

64 Tib St, Manchester M4 1LW, Tel: 0161 273 5495
BREAK THE SILENCE: Poetry Workshops | Manchester Poetry Library | Wed 20 Nov | 1pm - 4pm

Swing by the Manchester Poetry Library this Wednesday for a cracking poetry workshop hosted by Christopher Seymour.

Whether you’re a budding writer or someone with a tad more experience when it comes to all things words, this is a great opportunity to use the beautiful space to explore how to use creative writing to express what matters to you and what you care about most.

Manchester Metropolitan University, Grosvenor East Building, Cavendish Street, Manchester M15 6BG, Tel: 0161 247 6106
Kiss102/5 fm 30 year reunion | Ramona | Fri 22 Nov | 7pm - 1am

Ramona is hosting a very exciting anniversary this week as they invite attendees to join in to celebrate the 30 year reunion of Kiss102/5.

Three decades have passed since ‘the essential rhythm of Manchester was launched’ which totally changed the way we connected and listened to dance music in the city.

You can look forward to the likes of Paul Taylor, Daz 808 State, David Dunne, Rob Tissera , Jam Mcs, Nev Johnson, The Slammin boys and Tony Walker all taking to the decks to bring on the weekend with a bang.

40 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JG, Tel: 0161 441 9020
Funk Street! | Band on the Wall | Sat 23 Nov | 9.30pm - 2am

No need to stay in to save dosh this Saturday night as Band on the Wall are putting on a big one for this week’s Funk Street!

The go-to spot to get your groove on, this week’s singer is none other than Maya Blandy, an incredible Portuguese/British singer-songwriter who blends the sounds of Disco, Soul and Jazz into a unique experience for the senses.

25 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JZ, Tel: 0161 834 1786
DJ Joel Coltan | The Peer Hat | Sat 23 Nov | 11pm - 3am

If you’re in need of some late-night plans to get your weekend going, look no further than one of the Northern Quarter’s most-loved boozers, The Peer Hat.

Put on your dancing shoes as DJ Joel Coltan will be hosting an after-hours all vinyl session, geared towards the dance floor, running from late through to the early hours of Sunday morning.

14-16 Faraday St, Manchester M1 1BE, Tel: 07510 728092
Mon 18 Nov - Sun 24 Nov
Words:
Rhiannon Ingle
Published on:
Mon 18 Nov 2024