Somos Mujeres
Performance SpaceThis year, the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Education Trust and SomosCR are pleased to present SOMOS MUJERES for International Women’s Day. Join us to hear from Latin American women sharing their […]
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Brain Health Day
Performance SpaceJoin leading researchers and healthcare professionals from the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre to explore ground-breaking research. Enjoy talks, games and interactive activity stands. Featuring a guest poetry performance by […]
Harlan Coben: SOLD OUT EVENT
Performance SpaceWe’re delighted to welcome Harlan Coben to Manchester Central Library to celebrate the publication of his new novel I Will Find You. From the bestselling author of The Match and Tell No One comes a twist-laden […]
£8 – £18
Crime Central
Performance SpaceRob Parker returns to host another Crime Central author panel! Special guests will be.. Nick Oldham used to work as a police officer in Lancashire before retiring to be a full […]
£2 – £8
Richard Cobden – Manchester Citizen to ‘International Man’
An exhibition tracing Richard Cobden’s life, career and legacy Richard Cobden (1804-1865) is usually remembered as leader of the Anti-Corn Law League, which campaigned for free trade in food during […]
British Ugandan Asians at 50 Exhibition
Archives+ Ground FloorExhibition to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Ugandan Expulsion, highlighting the experience of British Ugandan Asians and the many volunteers who helped them. In August 1972, Ugandan President Idi […]
50 Years of Rock Photography
First Floor Exhibition HallJill Furmanovsky : Photographing the Invisible For the last 50 years, Jill Furmanovsky has been photographing music’s greatest icons. Now for the first time, Jill has created a fascinating retrospective […]
Gerry Potter Book Launch
Performance SpaceFlapjack Press presents Gerry Potter’s Li’l Book o’ small Poems (or is it?) “You’ll never live more life than wha’ I’m livin’ through right now…” Join Gerry Potter on a […]
An Evening with Douglas Stuart
Performance SpaceManchester Libraries and Manchester Literature Festival present an Evening with Booker Prize winning author Douglas Stuart. Following on from his debut event in Manchester last Spring, Manchester Literature Festival is […]
£10 – £12
Stephen Lawrence Day – 30 Years On
"Stephen Lawrence’s legacy is one of promoting tolerance, understanding and peace between all" We will celebrate Stephen's life by focusing on friendship, kindness and positivity. Children and families are invited to […]
The Amazing Watkins; Manchester’s Forgotten Stars
Performance SpaceJoin us for this illustrated public lecture, by Geoff Scargill of The Watkin Society. Absalom and Edward Watkin – father and son – were key figures in the development of […]
Word Central with special guest Louise Fazackerley
Performance SpaceWord Central Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word hosted by Tony Curry Presented by Manchester Libraries and Flapjack Press With special guest Louise Fazackerley Book your open mic slot from noon […]
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