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Autumn is the perfect time to snuggle up with all the blankets and a film, but before we enter a full hibernation, check out some of the Tours and Activities you can get up to in Manchester.
We start on a radical note with the People’s History Museum’s Radical Lates. This series of discussions, performances and workshops, offers insight into the radical side of Manchester’s local activist groups as well as the academics researching political issues in our society today. We’ve highlighted their Meet the Activists event. This online discussion brings together multiple organisations working in Manchester to combat the hostile environment created by our Government’s immigration policies. This event is complimented by the Engels Memorial Lecture co-hosted by the Working Class Movement Library in Salford.
For something a little more relaxing unwind with craft workshops from Cotton On MCR. The collective of local artists are bringing socially distanced creative opportunities to Manchester throughout autumn, including an empowering Boobie Clay Pot workshop double bill.
If you’re wondering what to do with the kids this half term, there is no better educational, inspirational and exciting day out than a trip to the Science and Industry Museum. They will be opening for the entire week of half term with access to all exhibitions. If you visit after the 24th October you’ll also be able to see the newly reopened Air and Space hall.
Manchester Cathedral’s virtual tour is also well worth taking a look at. The historical patchwork of architecture looks amazing in this 360° photographic journey.
Scroll down to find out more, alongside some other tops picks of tours and activities.
Stay well folks.
Here are our picks
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1. Meet the activists, Radical Late from PHM
These Walls Must Fall Meet the activists – online, online, 10 December 2020, free entry - Find Out More
Meet the activists working locally to combat the hostile environment created by the UK’s current detention policies, as they convene for a Radical Late.
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2. October Half Term at the Science and Industry Museum
October Half Term at the Science and Industry Museum at Science and Industry Museum, Castlefield, Until 1 November 2020, free entry - Visit now
Join the Science and Industry Museum this October half term for a safe, scientific and inspiring day out.
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3. Boobie Clay Pot: 2 Part Workshop
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4. Engels Memorial Lecture: Online
Cal Cole Engels Memorial Lecture, online, 26 November 2020, free entry - Find Out More
In this Third annual Engels Memorial Lecture, Mary Davis will be speaking on Women’s oppression, the origins of the family & the condition of the working class.
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5. Manchester Cathederal: 360° Virtual Tour
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6. A Meeting Place | 会议地点 : A soundwalk in Chinatown
Educational tour of China Town by the Chinese Arts Centre, c.1997, (CFCCA Archive GB3451/OC/A/7/24) A Meeting Place | 会议地点 : An audio-locative sound walk around Manchester’s China Town at Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art, Manchester, Until 20 December 2020, free entry - Visit now
Explore the history of Manchester’s Chinese community with a soundwalk from CFCCA’s current resident artist, Hayley Suviste.
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7. NIA TV, from the Niamos centre
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8. The Black Mirror: Representations of race in the horror film
HOME The Black Mirror: Representations of race in the horror film at HOME Manchester, Manchester, 29 October 2020 - Book now
Join podcaster Esther Lisk-Carew and guests as they discuss representations of race in the new wave of socially conscious black film making, within the horror genre.
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9. World of Music Choir (Autumn 2020)
Band on the Wall World of Music Choir (Autumn 2020) at Band on the Wall, Manchester, Until 15 December 2020 - Book now
Join the World of Music Choir to learn a mixture of traditional and modern tunes. With no previous experience necessary and an ethos of no judgement, it’s the most friendly introduction to group singing you could wish for.
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10. Zombie Uprising: The Barracks
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11. Goodtime Games
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12. Alliance Française de Manchester
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13. Molly Soda tour: Your Progress Will be Saved
Tour with Molly Soda, Until 28 October 2020, free entry
Join Brooklyn based artist Molly Soda, as she tours the virtual artwork Your Progress Will Be Saved, the first in MIF’s online Factory series.
More Tours & Activities
Wait I’m From Wuhan with HOME
Follow Jasmine’s story, as she struggles to decide whether or not to search for her birth family in Wuhan, told via a series of Instagram and blog posts.
Homelands
Very different from what we’re seeing elsewhere during the lockdown, Homelands is for anyone who needs a creative outlet and a sense of connection during this time.
Love Letters to a Liveable Future with HOME
Part of Homemakers, this ongoing project offers the space to imagine how we would like our world to change once we emerge from lockdown.
Virtual Factory: Your Progress Will Be Saved
Your Progress Will Be Saved is a Pre-Factory Event from Manchester International Festival which finds avatar artist and curator LaTurbo Avedon working in Fortnite.
A Good Market at Sadlers Yard – POSTPONED
A Good Market at Sadlers Yard features seasonal food, sustainable products, free workshops, engaging talks, live music and great local beers.
Floatation Therapy at Zero Gravity
Try a new immersive relaxation technique at Zero Gravity with their state of the art i-sopods and floatation therapy.
All Ages Sewing Workshops at Sew Creative
Join Sew Creative for sewing workshops where you decide what garments are created and, with the help of expert sewers, bring those clothes to life.
Where’s Wally? Spooky Museum Search! at People’s History Museum
Join the spooky search – pick up an activity sheet, keep your eyes peeled and find Wally hidden around the museum this half term.
A Live Stream with Fatima Bhutto
Join best selling author Fatima Bhutto as she broadcasts a speech originally written for the Sydney writer’s festival about Islamophobia, Western Feminism and race.
Culture Guides
Cinema in Manchester and the North
Both in-person and online, there are film festivals galore in this month’s Cinema Guide.
Exhibitions
With galleries finally back open, there’s an abundance of stellar offline exhibitions to satisfy those keen to get back to seeing art in the flesh.
Literature
From book launches to festival readings and open mics to creative writing workshops, activities and events in Live Literature Land continue virtually as mochas and pints have to accompany substantial meals, not just a garibaldi or a bag of Monster Munch.
Classical Music in Manchester and the North
We preview the standout classical music events and venues in Manchester and the north.
Food and Drink in Manchester and the North
For the October guide, we’ve found the very best Food and Drink in Manchester and the North to explore, despite the introduction of the 10 pm curfew.
Online events
Discover the best things to do online from the organisations we love in Manchester and the North.
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Food and Drink in Manchester and the North
For the October guide, we’ve found the very best Food and Drink in Manchester and the North to explore, despite the introduction of the 10 pm curfew.
Exhibitions
With galleries finally back open, there’s an abundance of stellar offline exhibitions to satisfy those keen to get back to seeing art in the flesh.
Theatre
Whether you’re looking to get wrapped up and catch an outdoor show or stay home and watch some digital performance – our guide to theatre in Manchester has got you covered.
Classical Music in Manchester and the North
We preview the standout classical music events and venues in Manchester and the north.
Cinema in Manchester and the North
Both in-person and online, there are film festivals galore in this month’s Cinema Guide.
Music
Discover the best upcoming music events taking place on a stage or a screen near you.
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