Delia Derbyshire Day
23 November 2023 marks the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who and its hugely influential theme tune, realised by electronic music pioneer Delia Derbyshire. Join us for an afternoon of activity […]
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Crime Central with Louise Swanson, Jose Carlos Somoza & Simon Michael!
Performance SpaceManchester Libraries, Blackwells Books and Instituto Cevantes present A Cracking Crime Central Christmas Special!! Rob Parker welcomes Louise Swanson, Simon Michael and Jose Carlos Somoza! Bringing the best from all […]
£2 – £8
Naomi Alderman in Conversation
Performance SpaceThe future is coming. The Future is here. When Martha Einkorn fled her father’s isolated compound in Oregon, she never expected to find herself working for a powerful social media mogul hell-bent […]
£12
Medicine Unboxed – Lifting the Lid on Medical Innovation
Performance SpaceMedicine Unboxed - Lifting the lid on medical innovation Doctors, artists, scammers - discover the people who have shaped the medical field and how this has impacted people’s lives. Forget […]
Christmas with Elvis!
Performance SpaceJoin us for a Rock 'n' Rolling Christmas Celebration with Manc Elvis and his Magical Band. Manchester’s premier Elvis tribute act present an evening packed with greatest hits and Christmas […]
£6
Day of Music
Henry Watson Music LibraryA day of varied musical performances from local artists, including a choir, a soprano, a solo clarinettist and a dancing new wave legend.
Empire Windrush: In Conversation Event
Performance SpaceJoin editor, Onyekachi Wambu, ‘In Conversation’ on the topic of his recently-published, ground-breaking anthology, ‘Empire Windrush’, presenting some of the best and most significant writing - poetry, fiction, journalism, essays […]
Reimagined City Workshops
Henry Watson Music LibraryJoin us for percussion and singing workshops. Part of a weekend of International Migrant Day activities, showcasing migrant culture through art and music. Suitable for all ages. Free - drop […]
Snowflakes and Symmetry Workshop
Archives+ Ground FloorMathematician Katie Steckles and illustrator Hana Ayoob will help you design your own mathematically accurate snowflake artwork, incorporating design ideas from traditional shapes and patterns. All materials and equipment will […]
Classic Christmas Film Marathon!
Performance SpaceHave we got the ultimate selection box for you! Escape from the shops and join us for a magical day of festive films. Suitable for families. Free - drop in […]
Untold Stories of the Village
Ground FloorIn partnership with The Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre and Education Trust, Holding Her Space presents 'Untold Stories of the Village' exhibition. Working with photographer Tanya Weekes and artist Tina […]
10 Years – David Gleave Photography
First Floor Exhibition HallDavid Gleave is a Manchester-based image-maker who took up photography through his passion for social history. He chronicles his life and the people and events he has encountered. David sees […]
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