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Manchester School of Jewellery offers one-day and short courses for enthusiastic beginners to skilled makers looking to broaden their knowledge in a variety of jewellery techniques and allied skills. Suitable for adults and children over 10 years old (those under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). £85. More info: https://www.craftanddesign.com/workshops/silver-ring/

Make a Ring in a Day

Manchester Craft and Design Centre, 17 Oak St, Manchester M4 5JD, UK

esea contemporary marks its 40th anniversary with a new group exhibition bringing together six artists whose practices probe the architectures of transition and the fragile ecologies of the in-between. More info: https://www.eseacontemporary.org/current-exhibitions

🖼️ Exhibition: Thresholds of Becoming

esea contemporary, 13 Thomas St, Manchester M4 1EU, UK

Common Ground is an exhibition exploring the Peak District National Park, inviting audiences to connect with nature amidst a global climate crisis. The installation features works by graduates using foraged clay and immersive experiences. FREE. More info: https://www.craftanddesign.com/exhibitions-events/common-ground/

Common Ground Exhibition

A regular short class for anyone who wants to try meditation, or come to a led meditation session from time to time. No need to book. Please make sure you arrive in good time so the class isn’t disturbed by latecomers. £4. More info: https://manchesterbuddhistcentre.org.uk/whats-on/lunchtime-meditation/2026-05-13/

Lunchtime Led Meditation

Manchester Buddhist Centre, 16-20 Turner St, Manchester M4 1DZ, UK

Work as spiritual practice - our main weekly cleaning session for Centre regulars. These Thursday sessions are a chance to build Sangha through collective work. No experience needed! More info: https://manchesterbuddhistcentre.org.uk/whats-on/thursday-clean/2026-04-30/

Cleaning Together as Spiritual Practice

In this weekly yoga club we'll be exploring all elements of Yoga from the physical practice & breath to meditation, philosophy & beyond. All levels of experience are welcome. Bring a mat & wear something comfy. FREE. More info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-present-company-yoga-club-tickets-1310229133609

🧘 In Present Company: Yoga Club

Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover St, Manchester M4 4BB, UK

A journaling sewing club! A yarn club guided by the moon and seasons. Bring your current project and a notebook. All yarn crafts and levels welcome! Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen. Where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. FREE. More info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-stitching-circle-tickets-1801368554839

🧵 The Stitching Circle

Come watch fresh, hungry talent from the Manchester comedy circuit looking to cut their teeth and make a name. What the Heckle offers audiences the chance to put comedians through their paces on a night like no other. £1. More info: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Creatures-Comedy-Club/What-the-Heckle--Creatures-Comedy-Club/42329362/

What the Heckle?

Creatures of the Night Comedy Club, 42-44 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LE, UK

Sweets will release his new single ‘Weird Money’ on 6th February. It is the latest from his next project, due later this year. £12.50. More info: https://gulliversnq.info/events/sweets/

DHP Presents Sweets

Gullivers, 109 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LW, UK

Get ready to put your thinking caps on and join us for Ancoats Quiz Night at Social Refuge every Thursday at 7pm! Form a team of up to 6 people and don’t forget to flex your creativity as there are special prizes for the most iconic team names! £2.50 per person. More info: https://www.socialrefuge.com/event-details/ancoats-quiz-night-2026-04-30-19-00

Ancoats Quiz Night

Social Refuge, 27 Great Ancoats St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5AJ, UK

Assembly School Bangers is a cheeky, high-energy celebration of the songs that defined school assemblies reimagined for grown-ups. Forget the assembly bell. Grab something from the bar and prepare for a night of gloriously unserious nostalgia, communal chaos, and songs you absolutely still know more words to than you’d care to admit. More info: https://www.thefitzgeraldmanchester.com/live-music/assembly-school-bangers

Assembly School Bangers

The Fitzgerald, 11 Stevenson Square, Manchester M1 1DB, UK

Bassekou Kouyate is a legendary musician from Mali, performing with his wife, the griot singer Amy Sacko. This show promises an intimate experience that connects past and present through music. £20-£24. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/bassekou-kouyate-amy-sacko/

Bassekou Kouyaté & Amy Sacko

Band on the Wall, 25 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JZ, UK

Laugh your way into the weekend with an unforgettable evening of comedy. Whether you’re a die-hard comedy fan or just looking for a great night out, our lineups feature familiar TV favourites alongside the freshest new talent. More info: https://frogandbucket.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873659800/events/128628097

Thursday Night Live

Frog and Bucket Comedy Club, 102 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LJ, UK

Saxophonist Ben Powling and an all star line up from the Leeds jazz scene play the music of legendary saxophonist, composer and visionary John Coltrane. FREE. More info: https://mattandphreds.com/may-2026/ben-powling-quartet-plays-john-coltrane

Ben Powling Quartet Plays John Coltrane

Matt & Phreds Jazz Club, 64 Tib St, Manchester M4 1LW, UK

Creating open and inclusive spaces for folk and acoustic musicians from all walks of life to come together, collaborate and share in Manchester. Find out more about the 3 artists performing. FREE. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/driftwood-collective-presents-seamus-og-jessica-dives-martha-cowan/

Driftwood Collective Presents Seamus Og + Jessica Dives + Martha Cowan

Welcome to our Thursday Night Showcase at Manchester’s premier comedy club! Every Thursday, our stage is packed with brilliant stand-up, featuring a handpicked mix of rising stars, circuit favourites, and exciting new acts performing their best material. £8. More info: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Creatures-Comedy-Club/Thursday-night-Comedy--Creatures-Comedy-Club/41981702/

🤣 Thursday Night Comedy

Join Jewellery School for a creative 3-hour taster session. Learn core jewellery-making techniques including shaping, hammering, texturing, and silver soldering. Guided by expert tutors, you’ll craft your own sterling silver rings to take home. £60. More info: https://www.craftanddesign.com/workshops/make-a-set-of-stacking-rings/

Make a Set of Stacking Rings

We have a New Club! Every other Friday afternoon we are The Zine Club, here at Altogether Otherwise. A very informal meet up where we browse, swap, make and chat about zines. Come along, bring what you are working on or bring nothing at all! Just Join In. FREE. More info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-zine-club-tickets-1982682572948

📓 The Zine Club

A friendly and warm weekly Eight Step Meeting, for anyone in recovery, at whatever stage. No need to book – just turn up at the Buddhist Centre, or join us online. More info: https://manchesterbuddhistcentre.org.uk/whats-on/eight-step-recovery/2026-05-01/

Eight Step Recovery Group

Start your weekend with a laugh! Our Friday early show works on a "Pay what you think the night is worth" model and lasts for an hour! £1. More info: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Creatures-Comedy-Club/Friday-Comedy-Kick-Off--Creatures-Comedy-Club/42329225/

Friday Comedy Kick-Off

Join us for an unforgettable evening of conversation, storytelling, and LGBTQ+ history. Expect an evening filled with humanity, humour, heartfelt reflection, and a celebration of queer resilience. £5. More info: https://www.socialrefuge.com/event-details/an-evening-with-tash-walker-adam-zmith

An Evening With Tash Walker & Adam Zmith

Celebrating 40 years in music, Omar Lyefook MBE returns with his new album Brighter The Days. A performer of effortless class and deep musicality, Omar’s live shows are a masterclass in groove, soul, and sincerity. £23-£27. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/omars-brighter-the-day-uk-tour/

Omar’s ‘Brighter the Days’ UK Tour + Steve Edwards

Our Barrel of Laughs show takes place every Friday and Saturday night with 3 top-flight national and international acts plus one of the Frog's fantastic comperes. More info: https://frogandbucket.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873660483/events/128631682

Friday Barrel of Laughs

Deya Collective are a five-piece funk-hop and rap group based in Manchester, with a jazz-inspired sound and a focus on live energy. Their name comes from the Caribbean word “deya” — meaning “we’re there” — a mindset they bring to every track and every stage. £8-£12. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/night-shift-x-deya-collective-3/

Deya Collective + Frog Pocket + Zonga

Welcome to Friday Night Showcase, a highlight of Manchester's premier comedy club! Every Friday, our stage comes alive with top-tier humour, featuring a mix of rising stars and international headliners. Our bar is open and we offer fresh popcorn for you to enjoy as you soak in the vibrant atmosphere. £14. More info: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Creatures-Comedy-Club/Friday-Night-Showcase-Creatures-Comedy-Club/41994230/

Friday Night Showcase

Hijack Horns grabs a fist full of feel-good tunes, a handful of high-energy bras, throws it all in a blender and serves you the spiciest, brassyest smoothie your aural tastebuds can handle. Made up of players from long established street bands who are no strangers to the impromptu alfresco rave, this new band squashes the punch of a much bigger outfit into a slinky 5-piece. More info: https://mattandphreds.com/may-2026/hijack-horns

Hijack Horns

Jo Farrow is an experienced Manchester based vocalist with a vast repertoire. Her bubbly personality and ability to engage with her audiences; aswell as her enviable vocal ability, create the perfect cocktail for an amazing night’s entertainment. Expect to hear standards with a twist, acoustic rock covers, and soulful sass. More info: https://www.thefitzgeraldmanchester.com/live-music/live-music-with-jo-farrow-2

Live Music With: Jo Farrow

Born from a love of dusty 45s and dancefloors that don’t quit, The Crocodile Club tears through the finest cuts of garage punk, soul, funk, rhythm & blues, psych, and all things wild and weird. Expect snarling guitars, deep grooves, and underplayed gems that hit hard and don’t let go. More info: https://nightnday.org/show/the-crocodile-club/

The Crocodile Club

Night & Day Cafe, 26 Oldham St, Manchester M1 1JN, UK

Great Danes & Rubber Works reunite to present Mumdance. Expect weighty selections, deep pressure and a packed basement from start to finish. More info: https://soupmanchester.com/2026/05/

Great Danes X Rubber Works Presents: Mumdance + Rosabella Allen

SOUP, 31-33 Spear St, Manchester M1 1DF, UK

A friendly and practical weekly introduction to Buddhism and meditation, here in-person at the Centre. There's no need to book. We gather together in the Buddhist Centre lounge about thirty minutes before the start of the session for coffee and bagels. £7. More info: https://manchesterbuddhistcentre.org.uk/whats-on/tools-living-4-2/2026-05-16/

Tools for Living Your Life

This course will be led by Ratnaguna and Shraddhavijaya, on the theme of Transformations. In this course we will consider incidents to see what we can learn from them. £35. More info: https://manchesterbuddhistcentre.org.uk/whats-on/tools-going-deeper-may-26/

Tools for Living – Going Deeper: Four-Week Course Starts

Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with non-stop music, incredible vibes, and a crowd of passionate dance enthusiasts. Our talented DJs will keep you grooving from morning to night with a diverse mix of genres and styles. More info: https://www.meandu.app/mala/dine-in/events/events/saturdays-at-mala-92nis54re

Saturdays at Mala

Join us for a guided game session for ‘Liquid Dependencies: What does a decentralised, caring society look like?’ This live action role-playing experience invites 12 participants to inhabit characters within the fictional ReUnion society, a sustainable community shaped by long-term mutual care and collective responsibility. £10 - £12.50. More info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/liquid-dependencies-guided-game-session-tickets-1985187102062

Liquid Dependencies: Guided Game Session

Come and swap your plants, seeds or cuttings, grow your collection and meet up with other plant lovers. If you don’t have a plant to swap – don’t worry! We’ll have plenty of extras to give away to get your collection started. More info: https://www.craftanddesign.com/news/plant-swaps/

🌱 Plant Swaps

DG Kollective is an 18-piece ensemble combining soaring brass, sleek saxes and a powerhouse rhythm section to deliver a bold, contemporary big band sound. Tickets and more info: https://mattandphreds.com/may-2026/big-band-brunch

Big Band Brunch

After All Festival is back and bigger than ever in 2026! With four stages spanning three venues, Manchester’s premier grassroots music festival once again descends on the city’s Northern Quarter. £20. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/after-all-festival-2026/

After All Festival 2026

Our Barrel of Laughs show takes place every Friday and Saturday night with 3 top-flight national and international acts plus one of the Frog's fantastic comperes. More info: https://frogandbucket.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873660476/events/128631672

Saturday Barrel of Laughs

Every Saturday, The Copper Bar heats up at La Fiesta: a vibrant, free celebration of global sounds and feel-good energy! Expect a lively mix of Afrobeat, Reggae, Funk, Soul Latin and Jazz, powered by a live band to keep the dancefloor alive ‘til late. FREE. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/la-fiesta-x-sueli-gil/

La Fiesta

Featuring four amazing comedians with one of our resident hosts, presenting a mix of up-and-coming talent and international headliners. £7. More info: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Creatures-Comedy-Club/Saturday-Afternoon-Showcase-Creatures-Comedy-Club/41997480/

Saturday Afternoon Showcase

Kemani & Friends is a fantastic showcase from Manchester vocalist and multi-genre artist Kemani Anderson, live at Matt & Phred’s. This special series highlights underground Manchester talent, featuring Kemani’s blend of soul, jazz, and RnB, alongside guest artists. FREE. More info: https://mattandphreds.com/may-2026/kemani-and-friends

Kemani & Friends

Our Barrel of Laughs show takes place every Friday and Saturday night with 3 top-flight national and international acts plus one of the Frog's fantastic comperes. More info: https://frogandbucket.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873660477/events/128631673

Our flagship show features four amazing comedians with one of our resident hosts, presenting a mix of up-and-coming talent and international headliners. Enjoy our cocktail bar and fresh popcorn in a vibrant atmosphere. £17. More info: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Creatures-Comedy-Club/Saturday-Night-Showcase-Creatures-Comedy-Club/42006396/

Saturday Night Showcase

The Chinese Marbles are a collective of ten multi-instrumentalists from Macclesfield. This band plays a truly eclectic mix of genres including rock, ska, funk, disco, soul, reggae and blues. Bring your dancing shoes! More info: https://mattandphreds.com/may-2026/chinese-marbles

Chinese Marbles

This is a special one. The award-winning Tom Sharp Jazz Orchestra continue their exploration of big band music looking this year at the work of the great Duke Ellington. More info: https://mattandphreds.com/may-2026/tom-sharp-jazz-orchestra

Tom Sharp Jazz Orchestra

Escape the hustle and bustle and immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of live jazz every Sunday at Mala. Our all-day jazz event offers a perfect blend of soulful melodies, delicious food, and a relaxed ambiance. More info: https://www.meandu.app/mala/dine-in/events/events/jazz-sundays-1yz4s4jrz

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