Trace Your Peterloo People – Masterclass with Dr Michala Hulme at Manchester Central Library

Manchester Libraries and Flapjack Press present Word Central, a free event every month featuring open mic performers and a special guest.

Join a five-day celebration of Greater Manchester’s 133 libraries and the role they play in our wellbeing, culture, creativity and more.

Jonathan Schofield Is well known for his expertly informed, charismatic and intriguing guided tours, join him on one to find out why.

Satisfy your hunger for knowledge as well as lunch with Scranchester’s food tours of the city centre. You may discover a new favourite hidden gem or learn a bit more about the cultural or historical significance of the food you eat all the time.

Learn some DJ and production skills with DJ Gym Manchester, based in the culturally infused surrounds of Hatch.

Whether you have never put pencil to paper or have been honing your artistic skills for years, Bee Creative studio runs life drawing sessions for people of all abilities.

Sí Manchester’s daily tour is a brilliant way to get an overview of the city with tours running in both English and Spanish.

The Old Dock tour is a treat for younger and older visitors alike, fans of Liverpool’s maritime past, and anybody curious about local history.

Join Breathworks teacher Bridget Fitzpatrick on a Wednesday morning or evening for half an hour of calm, where you can focus on just being rather than doing.

Running daily from 2pm, take a closer look at some of the Whitworth Art Gallery’s collection while gaining a better understanding of the context in which the pieces were created.