Free things to do in Manchester this week ft. Into The Gathering Dusk Cultureplex takeover, Vintage Thrift Sale + more

One of Manchester’s most elusive and exciting pop-up cocktail bars, Into the Gathering Dusk, will be making an appearance at Cultureplex this Monday night. Expect dreamy dance tunes from their DJ and an enticing selection of their famously innovative cocktails as they take over the South Bar.

This vintage thrift sale is free to enter all day and definitely isn’t just for students, despite taking place in the Student’s Union. Prices range from £2 – £15, and stock will be replenished throughout the day. With clothing ranging from American vintage to branded sportswear and everything in between, this is a great place to pick up some sustainable (and cheap!) new clothes.

Some of Manchester’s best emerging artists will be on show at WAVES’ latest event. There will be live hip hop and R&B as well as open mic slots hosted at Off the Square, an independent music and culture space in the heart of the Northern Quarter.

Port Street Beer House turns 9 and to celebrate are hosting an exciting night, with a takeover at the downstairs bar from The Five Points Brewing Company, and four taps of Squawk Brewing Co classics at the upstairs bar. There will also be a celebratory collaboration beer combining Five Points’ Railway Porter and Squawk’s Corvus and a special 9th birthday Stout Cake from Siop Shop. There’ll be free slices of cake from around 6pm (while it lasts…) so make sure to stop by and celebrate this excellent Manchester beer house!