Ear Soup – Acoustic Food for the Soul
Henry Watson Music LibraryJoin us in the Henry Watson Music Library for a beguiling hour of acoustic magic from three local singer songwriters: Alan Roberts, Nick Ainsworth and Richard Frisson. Free - drop […]
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International Film Screening Night
Performance SpaceWelcome to the Manchester Central Library International Film Society! We’re thrilled to have you join us for the very first edition of our film club. Our inaugural screening will take […]
Nova Scotian Folk Music Seminar
Henry Watson Music LibraryJoin us for a free seminar on Nova Scotian folk music, folklore and song collecting. Includes talk, discussion, screening, plus free tea and biscuits! Free - please drop in
Illuminating our heritage – Afternoon Lecture
Performance SpaceAFTERNOON LECTURE Manchester Town Hall has been closed since January 2018 for an extensive restoration programme that will repair and upgrade the building to modern standards. The work will include […]
Illuminating our heritage – Evening Lecture
EVENING LECTURE Manchester Town Hall has been closed since January 2018 for an extensive restoration programme that will repair and upgrade the building to modern standards. The work will include […]
International Mother Language Day
Performance SpaceJoin us to celebrate the diverse language and culture of our city and local communities through traditional performances and crafts. Everyone welcome. Free - just drop in - please consider […]
Geologise Theatre: Chrissie and the Skiddle Witch
Performance SpaceJoin us and Geologise Theatre for their unique blend of storytelling, songs, and science, in this uplifting show about a family trying to adapt to a changing world. Thirteen-year-old Chrissie […]
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Tony Lloyd Exhibition
Lower Ground Floor Exhibition SpaceAn insightful exhibition in memory of Sir Tony Lloyd (1950-2024) - a popular politician who represented three different constituencies in the Greater Manchester area for a total of 36 years […]
Creative Archive Workshop Series: Rivers, Industrial Heritage, Regeneration
Ground Floor (Handling Tables)‘So from the river we acquire an idea of human community. That is one of its most salutary features, so deeply imbued that we scarcely notice it.’ (Ackroyd, 2007: 11) […]
French Film Club: Un Métier Sérieux / A Real Job
Performance SpaceJoin us and Alliance Française de Manchester for this month’s film, Un Métier Sérieux. It's the start of a new school year at the secondary school, where Pierre, Meriem, Fouad, […]
Word Central with Mike Garry!
Performance SpaceWord Central Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word. Hosted by Tony Curry with special guest Mike Garry. Book your open mic slot from noon on Tuesday 11th February via mail@flapjackpress.co.uk. […]
Crime Central
Performance SpaceCrime Central is the monthly crime and thriller fiction event at Manchester Central Library. NEXT EVENT: Wednesday 26th February An hour chat with special guests Susy Aspley, Nick Quantrill and […]
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