Manchester Clubs of the fortnight ft. Erol Alkan, Tom Boogizm & more

Fri 17 Feb – Erol Alkan @ The Deaf Institute (pic) 
The brains behind London’s legendary Trash club (1997-2007) which hosted performances from the likes of Peaches, LCD Soundsystem and Bloc Party, producer and remixer Erol Alkan plays an all too rare Manc set. Support from the ethereal Annabel Fraser.
£18, www.seetickets.com

Fri 17 Feb – Hit & Run vs Cancer @ Versions
FKA the Joshua Brooks basement, Versions has already established itself with a strong underground launch line-up. Tonight 50% of proceeds and 100% of donations go to the Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Blackpool grime lord Afghan Dan performs a live set, with selections from Benny Ill, Sivey, Soloman, Inka with Berry Blacc, Luke Leadbelly, Meelo, DJ LZ and Tijani on mic. Typically seam-bursting fun from the H&R crew.
£2.50 / £5 / £7.50 Tickets: www.skiddle.com

Fri 24 Feb – Golden Egg vs Grand Theft Audio @ Koh Tao, Fallowfield
Hip hop vs drum and bass as these two local titans clash heads once more. Expect a cypher at midnight hosted by Dead Kings.
£1 / £2, www.skiddle.com

Fri 24 Feb – Pariahs: Tom Boogizm & Jon K @ The White Hotel, Salford
It’s another all night jobby from two of the best, running across the board from 11pm – 7am. As underground as you like.
£5 on the door

Fri 24 Feb – You Dig? @ The Deaf Institute
Simon Ham and Diesler combine the best in new soul and funk with the classics, throwing in a healthy dose of afrobeat and Latin styles plus a fair amount of disco.
£4, www.seetickets.com

Sat 25 Feb – Sound Control To Major Tom @ Sound Control
The best-named David Bowie celebration in Manchester, a sequel to last year’s cosmic event. Loads of live bands covering the greatly-missed Duke, plus DJs all day from 2pm – 3am.
£7.50, www.soundcontrolmanchester.co.uk

Sat 25 Feb – Community Hosts Carnival Brasil @ Texture
Irfan Rainy pulls another unique party out of his bottomless and very soulful bag. Brazilian percussionist Claudio Kron Do Brasil and his band Papajaca bring Rio to the rainy city. Expect all styles of Brazilian beats from selectors, plus percussion classes preceding the club night.
£8 / £5 in full carnival costume, www.skiddle.com

Sat 25 Feb – Mancunity presents Hip Hop For The Homeless @ Indigo, Withington
A 7pm-2am explosion of live local hip hop in support of Manchester’s homeless people. All money raised will go to Lifeshare, who provide outreach and support services for those on the streets.
Free, donations welcome on the night

Thanks to Groovement

Image: Ellis Scott