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Live Sport 18:30

Life Drawing Beginners especially welcome with model Tbc

Every THURSDAY @7:15 pm Drawing starts at 7:30 pm £15/12 concessions Model Sim ❤️ SNACKS! We have our snack table and reEvery THURSDAY @7:15 pm Drawing starts at 7:30 pm £15/12 concessions Model Sim ❤️ SNACKS! We have our snack table and refreshments at break time 😀 You are welcome to bring your own materials and refreshments. We do offer free materials and refreshments too 🥳 You can pay via PayPal, bank transfer but if that’s not possible, worry not - you can pay on the door. Simply turn up- we’ll make it happen 😄 Paypal...COST £15 https://www.paypal.me/ldmcr . Please arrive 715pm for 730pm sread more

Studio Bee Photography Studio

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Music 20:00

Yellowjackets (Manchester Jazz Festival 2026)

Well into their fifth decade as a band, Yellowjackets show no signs of slowing down. Very much the opposite, in fact – aWell into their fifth decade as a band, Yellowjackets show no signs of slowing down. Very much the opposite, in fact – as implied by the title of their latest release, Fasten Up, the 27th album of the quartet’s storied career and their 7th for Mack Avenue Records. The curious turn of phrase, taken from the exhilarating title tune by bassist Dane Alderson, embraces the band’s ethos of unbridled momentum while carrying the suggestion of cautionary warning: brace yourself, fasteread more

Band on the Wall

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Music 20:00

Pitchblack Playback: Radiohead 'Amnesiac' (25th Anniversary)

Immerse yourself in Radiohead's experimental masterpiece 'Amnesiac' at our listening session in the dark, celebrating 25Immerse yourself in Radiohead's experimental masterpiece 'Amnesiac' at our listening session in the dark, celebrating 25 years since its release. Hear the album played loud in uncompressed audio on Cultplex's powerful cinema sound system. No talking; no signing; no phones; no distractions; just you and the music.read more

Cultplex

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Club / Nightlife 20:00

Refuge Worldwide Takeover

We’re delighted to announce a collaborative evening with one of the most important voices in the underground music commuWe’re delighted to announce a collaborative evening with one of the most important voices in the underground music community today. Born in Berlin in 2015 as a grassroots fundraising initiative, Refuge Worldwide has grown into a 24/7 radio station, educational platform and community space dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices through music, conversation and collective action. Working alongside organisations supporting women, refugees, unhoused communities and marginread more

renae

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Club / Nightlife 21:00

Open To Close with Rec. DJs

Rec DJs go b2b all night long

Eastern Bloc Records

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Live Sport 09:00 – 23:00

HiveMCR '26

HiveMCR '26 - Yet again bringing the brightest minds in organic search to Manchester. We are the SEO conference that thiHiveMCR '26 - Yet again bringing the brightest minds in organic search to Manchester. We are the SEO conference that thinks it's a festivalread more

New Century Hall

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Education & Workshops 09:00

Build A Business: Know Your Customer, Get Competitive!

PLEASE NOTE: You MUST register to attend on Eventbrite Do you know who your customers really are? How much they will spePLEASE NOTE: You MUST register to attend on Eventbrite Do you know who your customers really are? How much they will spend on your product or service? Why they choose one over another? Why would they choose you over a competitor? Having a great product isn't enough nowadays - every business needs to know about the attitudes, behaviours and beliefs of their target customers. You need to understand what matters to your customers. And what drives them to make choices and decisioread more

Central Library

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Live Sport 11:00

Join Biggest Community | Investors Founders | Manchester | Online

Please reserve your spot by registering on the below link : Reserve https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-biggest-community-Please reserve your spot by registering on the below link : Reserve https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-biggest-community-investors-founders-manchester-online-tickets-1984617739082?aff=meetup QUESTIONS ? Pls Reach out to; Ridhi - +971 50 472 4873 ( WhatsApp Only)read more

Manchester

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Live Sport 16:00

Walkabout Manchester

Welcome to Walkabout Manchester. A relaxed, informal in person meetup for tech enthusiasts, business owners, software crWelcome to Walkabout Manchester. A relaxed, informal in person meetup for tech enthusiasts, business owners, software creators, marketers, entrepreneurs, and anyone curious about AI or building something. We meet to socialise, share ideas, discuss opportunities, and help each other. Whether you're running something already, thinking about starting, or exploring what's next, you'll fit right in. Good conversation, no jargon, no agenda. Just people with ambition and genuine curread more

chinese arch

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Live Sport 16:00

FREE English lessons (A2 level) at 5pm in Manchester

Free English lessons taught by our trainee teachers! Location: International House Manchester, 5th Floor Archer House, 1Free English lessons taught by our trainee teachers! Location: International House Manchester, 5th Floor Archer House, 13-15 Chorlton Street, Manchester, M1 3FH Each evenings - 5:00pm to 7:00pm Pre-Intermediate (A2) level (Lessons for adults only - 18 years+) Register here We can't wait to welcome you to the English lessons!read more

Inetrnational House Manchester

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Arts & Culture 16:30

May 2026: Allyship in Action

Join us at the Next Empower Together! Allyship in Action How allies can actively support women in tech beyond intention?Join us at the Next Empower Together! Allyship in Action How allies can actively support women in tech beyond intention? Join us for an interactive evening focused on turning allyship from awareness into action. Too often, allyship is spoken about as a value rather than demonstrated as a behaviour. This session is designed to challenge that by creating honest conversations around the role allies can play in building more inclusive workplaces and better supporting women in tecread more

Krakenflex

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Live Sport 17:00

Lessons from the $750 Bill: Managing Massive Scale with Karam

For our May meetup, we are thrilled to host a fantastic session hosted by Karam Kabbara, Lead Software Engineer from KraFor our May meetup, we are thrilled to host a fantastic session hosted by Karam Kabbara, Lead Software Engineer from Kraken and Danish Javed, Senior Software Engineer from Codurance who will be discussing everything from cloud to culture via AI. Come along to learn, share and be inspired! Details From pricing up washing machines to customising coffins... and now saving the universe by controlling your electric vehicle while you sleep at Kraken Technologies. Unfortunately for read more

Department Bonded Warehouse

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Community & Social 17:00

Board Games at Tank & Paddle

Join us every Thursday evening on the mezzanine at Tank & Paddle in the Manchester Printworks for a fun and social boardJoin us every Thursday evening on the mezzanine at Tank & Paddle in the Manchester Printworks for a fun and social board game night! Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned strategist, there's something for everyone. We play a wide variety of games, from light and casual party games to more complex strategy games. What to Expect: Welcoming Atmosphere: New to board games? No problem! We provide rules explanations and help new players as they play. Flexible Groups: Wheread more

Tank and Paddle Manchester Printworks

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Live Sport 17:00

Matt Wise - Vibe Coder to AI Engineer

From Designs to Umbraco (and Everything In Between) A refreshingly honest journey through AI-assisted development — goinFrom Designs to Umbraco (and Everything In Between) A refreshingly honest journey through AI-assisted development — going from designs to a fully CMS-managed Umbraco experience using Claude Code and context engineering. This session starts in familiar territory: experimenting, prompting, and hoping for the best. But it quickly evolves into something far more structured — a real workflow that delivers consistent results. Along the way, we’ll explore how AI can move from being read more

CTI Digital

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Live Sport 17:00

Queer Board Games Night at The Garden, Chorlton

Pride on the Range is the annual LGBTQIA+ event held in and around Whalley Range. This year they are hosting a queer boaPride on the Range is the annual LGBTQIA+ event held in and around Whalley Range. This year they are hosting a queer board games event on Thursday 21st May, open to all at the Garden (used to be The Font) on Manchester Road. You don't need teams, expect traditional board games (shut the box, labyrinth, ticket to ride) some cooperative games (pandemic, spirit island) plus dice and card games Please bring your own if you want. Light refreshments will be provided. See you then !read more

The Garden

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Dance 17:30

🔥NEW Year! New Hobby! Try Salsa Dancing For FREE🔥

💥HAPPY NEW YEAR💥 WHY NOT TRY SOMETHING NEW & FUN THIS YEAR? Come and try Salsa dancing for FREE in Manchester. The FREE 💥HAPPY NEW YEAR💥 WHY NOT TRY SOMETHING NEW & FUN THIS YEAR? Come and try Salsa dancing for FREE in Manchester. The FREE taster class will last for 30 minutes and start at 6.30PM SHARP every Thursday. Suitable for an absolute beginner. *No partner or experience is required to join. Just download a free taster class voucher here before coming. https://www.floridadance.com Salsa is a very popular dance in the world, and you really want to give it a try for FREE. Hence, we're orgread more

Maracas

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Live Sport 18:00

Meetup to Experience Silent Sufi Meditation on the Heart

We invite you to meet representatives from the School of Sufi Teaching, who will be available to answer any questions yoWe invite you to meet representatives from the School of Sufi Teaching, who will be available to answer any questions you may have about their meditation practices and teachings. The event will feature a group session of silent, heart-centered meditation, providing you with a firsthand experience. Please note: The sessions are completely free of charge. All experience levels are welcome. Beginners are encouraged to attend. For further information, please contact us at 07966 1read more

Friends Meeting House

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Live Sport 18:00 – 21:30

East Coast Slice Tour by Dough Religion

Dough Religion X Two Cents Pizza come together for one night to celebrate the East Coast's best pizza styles with unlimiDough Religion X Two Cents Pizza come together for one night to celebrate the East Coast's best pizza styles with unlimited slices!read more

House of Social Manchester

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Food & Drink 18:00 – 19:30

The Harvey Nichols Wine Flight - Wine Tasting Experience (Manchester)

A wine tasting experience exploring bestselling wines from Harvey Nichols.

Harvey Nichols Manchester

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Community & Social 18:00

🍹 GetSocial Afterwork Drinks | Meet New People & Make Friends @ Be At One 🎉🍸

🌟 What’s the vibe? New to Manchester, keen to expand your social circle or just fancy a fun night out? This is your chan🌟 What’s the vibe? New to Manchester, keen to expand your social circle or just fancy a fun night out? This is your chance to meet like-minded young professionals in a relaxed, friendly setting. 🎟️ Ticket Pricing (Welcome Drink Included!) ✨ £4 Early Bird \(Available\) \| 💷 £6 Standard \(Available\) \|🚪 £8 On the door \(Available\) 💃 Bring a friend for FREE with a Women's or Non-Binary ticket! Totally optional and ideal if you’d rather not come solo, just make sure you both arread more

Ark

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Live Sport 18:30 – 20:00

FIELDWORK AS A SEX OBJECT: Meena Kandasamy in conversation

Join us for the Manchester launch of Meena Kandasamy's fiery, satirical novel!

Blackwell's Bookshop

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Community & Social 18:30

Speed Dating in Manchester | Ages 40 to 55

BOOK YOUR TICKET 👉🏼 HERE. Meet a sociable group of single guests as you enjoy five-minute dates with 15 potential matcheBOOK YOUR TICKET 👉🏼 HERE. Meet a sociable group of single guests as you enjoy five-minute dates with 15 potential matches at this super-popular, fun, and fast-paced evening of introductions. Gusto is a spacious, stylish bar-restaurant with a comfortable, contemporary feel, featuring a semi-private mezzanine that creates a relaxed and intimate setting perfect for an evening of new introductions. A creative drinks menu and well-stocked bar, offering craft beers, seasonal cocktaread more

Gusto Italian - Manchester

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Live Sport 18:30

Kiki Family: Weekly Queer Hangout

This event is ran entirely by Kiki Family: This social has a number of regulars as well as people finding us via other cThis event is ran entirely by Kiki Family: This social has a number of regulars as well as people finding us via other channels, so don’t be discouraged by low RSVP numbers :) Fancy a space to connect with the community away from Canal Street? Kiki Family Social is a relaxed, grassroots meet-up with no rigid expectations, pressure, or hierarchy. The space is shaped by the people who come along — everyone helps make it what it is. We meet every Thursday, and there’s always sparead more

Fairfield Social Club

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Live Sport 19:00

Circastalgia: The First Act

Bringing together some of the most talented and niche artists in the UK underground scene, making this show a no brainerBringing together some of the most talented and niche artists in the UK underground scene, making this show a no brainer to attend. If you want to find new artists, this show is for you.read more

Area Manchester

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Fitness & Sport 19:30 – 22:00

Classic Football Shirts 'Not So Football' Quiz - World Cup Edition

The Best Quiz in the city is back! Hosted by the Magnus Magnusson of Manchester - CFS's very own... Stanley Selden.

Classic Football Shirts Manchester

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