Museum of Me Collage Workshop
Activity Room (Lwr Ground FloorThis workshop will be of interest to people who would like to find a new and creative way to explore their family history and want to learn more about how […]
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LGBTQ+ MIXTAPE
This LGBT History Month Unlocking Our Sound Heritage presents an intimate room of curated archive audio and immersive projections. Manchester's LGBTQ+ community took to both the streets and the dancefloor […]
The Poetry Exchange
Is there a poem that has been a friend to you? You are invited to book an individual slot to come and explore a poem that has been a friend […]
International Mother Language Day
Performance SpaceJoin us for a fun packed celebration. Communities from across the city will be delivering cultural performances and traditional crafts to share their heritage and celebrate our multilingual Manchester. Pop […]
Festival of Belonging
Join Manchester Jewish museum in a multi-arts festival, exploring what makes us feel that we belong, how we assimilate in new places and what happens when we don’t belong. We […]
International Women’s Day
Performance SpaceCelebrate International Women’s Day with activities and some special community led performances. Find out more about health, employment, education and opportunities for Manchester women and girls, or just relax and […]
Spanish Story Time
Lower Ground Floor LinkCome along to a new session of stories, songs and activities in Spanish, suitable for 4-7 year olds Monthly on a Saturday from 2.00-2.30. No need to book. Dates for 2020 […]
Roving Robots Coding Workshop
Media LoungeTHIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED Do you want to learn how to code? Come along to our new series of coding workshops for all. Families, adults, grandparents, in fact anyone […]
Xian Xinghai: The People’s Composer
Performance SpaceXian Xinghai (1905-1945) is one of the most famous Chinese composers of the 20th century. Thanks to his hardworking nature and international education, he composed numerous music pieces ranging from […]
Word Central Open Mic Night with Emma Decent
Performance SpaceTHIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED WORD CENTRAL open mic poetry and spoken word hosted by Tony Curry with special guest Emma Decent. Wednesday 18th March at Manchester Central Library 6pm […]
Club Ceoil: Manchester’s Irish Traditional Music Archive
Henry Watson Music LibraryTHIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED A celebration of Manchester’s traditional Irish music with young musicians, plus a presentation exploring the collaboration of the Club Ceoil Archive in partnership with the British […]
Children’s Chatter Books Reading Group
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Do you like reading and trying new activities? Do you want to share books you have read and make new friends? We are starting a very […]
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