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SUMMARY:Queer Up North 1992–2002: Celebrating Manchester's LGBTQ+ Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Explore bold and beautiful material from Queer Up North 1992–2002. Established in 1992 by Tanja Farman and Gavin Barlow as part of the original Manchester Festival\, Queer Up North quickly became a beacon for queer culture\, drawing artists and audiences from across the globe. Over its first decade\, the festival showcased groundbreaking performances and played a pivotal role in shaping Manchester’s identity as an inclusive and vibrant LGBTQIA+ city. \nIn late 2024\, Queer Up North 1992–2002: Celebrating Manchester’s LGBTQIA+ Heritage was awarded funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund\, with additional support from The Granada Foundation. This funding marked a significant milestone in preserving Manchester’s rich LGBTQIA+ heritage\, focusing on the Queer Up North festivals held between 1992 and 2002. \nAll items on display\, unless otherwise stated\, are drawn from the Queer Up North collection held at Manchester Central Library. You can also listen to a fascinating series of oral histories about the festival in our Sound & Vision pods. \nSpecial thanks to Archives+. \nPhoto credit: Pamela Sneed \nFree – drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/queer-up-north-1992-2002-celebrating-manchesters-lgbtq-heritage/
LOCATION:Archives+ Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Schinkel in Manchester 1826-2026
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of architectural models by students from the Manchester School of Architecture of early nineteenth buildings in Berlin and Manchester created to celebrate the bicentenary of the brief visit of the Prussian court architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel (1781-1841) to Manchester on July 17 1826. \nDuring his ‘English’ journey Schinkel was brought into direct contact with the industrial progress of Britain in many sites across the country. In Manchester\, and specifically in Ancoats\, he saw an industrial town developing at full spate. As Nikolaus Pevsner described it Schinkel ‘had never seen anything like that\, and indeed could not have seen it anywhere else’. \nThe exhibition compares six of Schinkel’s buildings in Berlin with six similar contemporary buildings in Manchester\, by the architects Charles Barry (1795 – 1860)\, Francis Goodwin (1784-1835) and the anonymous ‘mere foremen’ (as Schinkel described them) who were building the mills and warehouses that were in his view ‘nothing but monstrous masses of red brick … without any trace of architecture …’ \nThere will also be a special talk about this exhibition in the Performance Space on 30 September – see event details here \nFree – just drop in. \nPlease consider making a donation if you can here or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/schinkel-in-manchester-1826-2026/
LOCATION:Wolfson Reading Room
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Threads of a City: The Manchester Tapestry Project – Stitching Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Join Manchester Histories for Threads of a City: The Manchester Tapestry Project\, an ambitious community artwork celebrating the stories\, people and heritage of Greater Manchester. Together\, communities are helping to create 30 large tapestry panels exploring different aspects of the city-region’s history\, from 1853 to the present day. \nNow it’s time to bring those stories to life in stitch. Join our regular Monday stitching sessions at Manchester Central Library and contribute directly to the tapestry\, working alongside other participants on this unique collaborative artwork. Whether you’re an experienced stitcher\, a little rusty or keen to develop your skills\, all skill levels are welcome. You’ll have the opportunity to practise stitches before contributing to the tapestry\, with support available throughout. \nAll materials are provided\, along with hot drinks and biscuits\, and you can attend as many or as few sessions as you like. Once complete\, the Manchester Tapestry will be exhibited in the newly refurbished Manchester Town Hall. \nSessions take place every Monday\, 1–4pm\, at the Manchester Histories Hub on the Lower Ground Floor of Manchester Central Library. \nBooking is essential as places are limited. Book your place via Eventbrite here or click ‘Book Now’ below.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/threads-of-a-city-the-manchester-tapestry-project-stitching-workshops/
LOCATION:Lwr Ground Floor – Manchester Histories Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261119T180000
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SUMMARY:Manchester Confucius Institute presents: The Chinese story of bamboo: Sustainability in Material and Culture
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next public talk with Manchester Confucius Institute to learn about the Chinese story of bamboo with Fang Zong. \nBamboo\, as a model of sustainability\, is deeply rooted in Chinese traditions of material application and cultural representation. This talk explores the dual identity of Chinese bamboo both as a vital ecological resource and a profound cultural symbol. Fang Zong\, a multidisciplinary scholar\, tells the Chinese story of bamboo through historical bamboo wares to modern innovation\, scientific basics to artistic presentation\, and natural environment to human spirit. \nFree – book your ticket on Eventbrite here or click ‘Book Now’ below \nThe Manchester Confucius Institute Public Talk Series – Manchester Confucius Institute public talks are free\, informal and informative lectures aimed at anyone with an interest in Chinese culture and language.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-confucius-institute-presents-the-chinese-story-of-bamboo-sustainability-in-material-and-culture/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Gig: Faint Red Star - LIVE
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 21st November\, rising electronic duo Faint Red Star will perform an intimate matinee show at the Henry Watson Music Library. \nFaint Red Star are a duo born in Manchester\, UK. Blending soaring synths with warm\, rumbling beats and stirring vocal melodies\, their sound is a heady concoction of brooding synth-pop\, dark wave\, and alternative textures. \nPerforming live in 2026\, the duo draws inspiration from nostalgic sonics\, shot thhrough with a sparkle of vintage video games\, shimmering synthesisers\, and the wondrous wave genres of the 80’s and 90’s. \nWith songs that explore life’s immersive highs and expose the aching lows of human connection\, Faint Red Star’s creations are at turns whimsical\, ambient\, and drenched in drama. \nTheir striking music creates a dreamy and reminiscent space for the audience to gently drop their guard\, bounce and sink into sound – with the band due to perform cuts from their catalogue to date at the Henry Watson Music Library\, Central Library on 21st November. \nTICKETS \nTickets are just pay-what-you-like! Available HERE \nFor multiple tickets\, please repeat the eventbrite ordering process until you have the quantitiy you require. \nAny donations go to Manchester Libraries to support future activities. \nListen to Faint Red Star here: https://soundcloud.com/faintredstarmusic \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/gig-faint-red-star-live/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Indonesian Film Screening: Levitating (2026)
DESCRIPTION:This screening is presented to you by Nuansa: Indonesian Film Pop-Up in collaboration with Manchester Central Library and Library Live. \nDelve into the world of spirit-fuelled trance parties in the island nation of Indonesia with the screening of Levitating\, a film directed by Wregas Bhanuteja\, which recently competed at the Sundance Film Festival. \nThere will be a virtual Q&A session with the film director at the end — you are encouraged to stay and fire your questions away! \nAbout the Film \nLatas Village is known for its traditional trance parties\, a long-standing ritual and form of entertainment passed down through generations. When the sacred wellspring where the spirit-channelers seek spirits from is facing an impending demolition\, Bayu becomes determined to become a spirit-channeler himself so he can lead a grand fundraising party to buy back the spring. But along the way\, Bayu discovers that ambition alone is not enough to make him a true spirit-channeler\, or to save the village he calls home. Image is courtesy of Rekata Studio. \nAbout Nuansa: Indonesian Film Pop-Up \nNuansa aims to bring Indonesian stories to the screen for curious audiences in Manchester. Meaning nuance in English\, Nuansa takes viewers by the hand and invites them to see what lies between the layers. Storytelling is a craft that transcends sound and image — it encourages seeing beyond the surface\, discovering the nuances of a country with cultures folded into one another.Introducing audiences to stories from the other side of the world\, the project hopes to illuminate the syncretic\, often bewildering island nation that is Indonesia through the intimacy of cinema. \nFollow us at nuansa.co.uk. Join our mailing list and get notified about future screenings (and other fun stuff). We will always try to offer our screenings for free\, however\, running them is not without costs. There is an option to donate\, should you feel like supporting the project that way — it is much\, much appreciated and will help keep the project going. It is entirely optional\, and we’ll be as happy just to have you there! \nWe’re excited to offer this screening free of charge. Can’t make it? Please cancel your free ticket so someone else can join. \nSuitable for ages 18 and over \nBook tickets on Eventbrite here or click on ‘Book Now’ below
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/indonesian-film-screening-levitating-2026/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Research Stories Told Live
DESCRIPTION:Researchers have captured their work in a single image. Now they’re sharing the stories behind them. Join us for an evening of true stories told live by this year’s Images of Research 2026 finalists. \n\n\n\nWorking with Heard Storytelling\, a selection of finalists will take to the stage to tell personal stories from their experiences of research. From unexpected discoveries and moments of doubt to the people\, places and encounters that shaped their work\, each story offers a glimpse into the human side of research. \nAlongside the storytelling\, you’ll be able to explore the Images of Research 2026 exhibition and see the images that inspired the stories shared on stage. \nWhether you’re curious about research\, enjoy hearing people tell their stories\, or simply fancy spending an evening discovering something new\, we’d love you to join us. \n\n\nYou can view all twelve finalist images and vote for your favourite in the People’s Choice Award ahead of the event here. \nBook free tickets on Eventbrite here or click on ‘Book Now’ below
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/research-stories-told-live/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261212T150000
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SUMMARY:Gig: The Blazing Snowmen
DESCRIPTION:Manchester quartet The Blazing Snowmen will launch a brand new book and perform live in a special show at the Henry Watson Music Library this Winter. \nThe history of the Blazing Snowmen goes back to the early 80s alternative scene in Manchester and had associations with Factory Records\, Marc Riley & the Creepers\, Intape Records\, Tools You Can Trust. \nThe band presents with diverse musical references\, as a backdrop to storytelling in forensic detail about our everyday lives. \nOn 12th December\, the Snowmen will launch a brand new book of their song lyrics with a show at the Music Library of Central Library. \nExpect lyric dissection and performances of some songs from the book (illustrated by local artist\, Helen Mandel). \nTICKETS \nTickets are just pay-what-you-like! Available HERE \nFor multiple tickets\, please repeat the eventbrite ordering process until you have the quantitiy you require. \nAny donations go to Manchester Libraries to support future activities. \nListen to The Blazing Snowmen on Bandcamp here: Music | The Blazing Snowmen
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/gig-the-blazing-snowmen/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270910T100000
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SUMMARY:Love Stories etc Romance Festival 2027!!
DESCRIPTION:#LoveStoriesEtc Romance Literary Festival is back for its fourth spectacular year\, taking over Manchester Central Library on 10th-11th September 2027. \n\n\n\n\nWe’re cooking up the ultimate line‑up to bring you all the swoony\, bookish vibes you can handle – think electric author panels\, hands‑on creative sessions\, and industry‑expert workshops. Two joy-packed days. Endless inspiration. Join us. \nWe already have to following wonderful authors confirmed! \nBobby Palmer\, Tasneem Abdur-Rashid\, Ellie Barker\, Alice Murphy-Pyle\, Jasmine Burke\, Mike & Claire Gayle\, Lia Louis\, Rasheda Ashanti Malcolm\, Ellie McNicoll\, Josie Lloyd & Emlyn Rees\, Rufaro Faith Mazarura and Ela Jones. \nEARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW!! \n£35 FOR THE WHOLE WEEKEND including booking fee!!
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/love-stories-etc-romance-festival-2027/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event,Book Fair,Party
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