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Community

Around £25.00

King Kong #21 - Spring/Summer 2026

King Kong #21 - Spring/Summer 2026 About King Kong Magazine: King Kong is a dynamic platform to showcase ground-breaking artists across art, fashion, film, music and literature. KING KONG demonstrates art’s ability to respond to ideas and events that shape our contemporary experience. Art and fashion do not operate in a vacuum, and we portray this multidisciplinary expression and innovation. KING KONG STUDIO acts as a creative agency offering a service as think-tank on creativity and production. From day dreams to plans, from paper to exhibition, from virtual presence to feel-good parties, from ideas to functioning reality. Ali and Mikel, artistic and creative collaborators behind KING KONG, are there to guide the creative process, and deliver a product that goes beyond expectations.

Tue 21 JulUNITOM(0.5mi)

via UNITOM

Acne Paper #21 - Autoportrait - Spring/Summer 2026

Community

Around £50.00

Acne Paper #21 - Autoportrait - Spring/Summer 2026

Acne Paper #21 - Autoportrait - Spring/Summer 2026 For its twenty-first issue, Acne Paper presents Autoportrait – a special edition celebrating 30 years of Acne Studios through a self-portrait of the creative world that has grown around the house since its founding in Stockholm in 1996. Looking across three decades of fashion, art, architecture, design, publishing and creative collaboration, Autoportrait explores the cultural landscape that has shaped Acne Studios from the very beginning: independent, interdisciplinary and driven by curiosity rather than convention. The cover, photographed by Carlijn Jacobs, styled by Imruh Asha and featuring Lulu Tenney, captures the spirit of the issue – artistic freedom, intimacy and joyfulness at the intersection of art and fashion. In a deliberate gesture, Tenney appears without clothing, underscoring the long-standing spirit of both Acne Paper and Acne Studios: an approach to image-making and publishing driven by culture, emotion and creative expression. At the heart of Autoportrait are four self-portrait stories by Jordan Hemingway, Guinevere van Seenus, Malick Bodian and Katerina Jebb, alongside an Acne Studios archive story photographed by Casper Sejersen and styled by George Krakowiak. The issue also features interviews with Sadie Coles, Honey Dijon, Max Lamb, Viviane Sassen, Robbie Barrat and Swedish actress Lena Endre, with essays by Natasha Fraser, Mark Holgate, Johanna Agerman Ross, Xerxes Cook, Ben Evans...

Tue 21 JulUNITOM(0.5mi)

via UNITOM

Community

Partisan Write Club

Are you a writer who is looking for a place to share their work? Someone who’s never written before, and wants to begin? The Partisan Writing Club wants YOU to join our next meeting on Tuesday the 21st July at HOME MCR, from 6.30pm Are you an experienced writer delving deep into one genre? Someone unfamiliar with writing who's been inspired to new? Whatever it may be, we are an enthusiastic, supportive group here to provide solo or group feedback on your writing that will enable to grow and develop as a writer, with no experience needed! In this meeting, we'll be delving into why we write, and what we write. This will be a relaxed session as we get to know one another as writers, and we hope to see you there! Join as a Partisan member and access Write Club group chat via our WhatsApp community to find out about upcoming news about our club, and stay in touch with your fellow writers. DM us for a join link or find the channel in our WhatsApp Community. We hope that you'll come along and share your creativity with us!

Tue 21 JulPartisan Collective(0.7mi)

via Partisan CollectiveCurated

CommunityTalks & Lectures

Online Book Club

Does your busy schedule make it hard to attend a meeting? Join our Online Book Club where you can relax, read, and socialise from the... The post Online Book Club appeared first on SCL.

Tue 21 JulOrdsall Library(1.1mi)

via Ordsall Library

Theatre

Around £20.50

Outdoor Theatre: As You Like It

We are so delighted to welcome back HandleBards for a performance of the Shakespeare classic As You Like It! Pedalling from venue to venue with...

Tue 21 JulOrdsall Hall(1.5mi)

via Ordsall Hall

Community

Fresh Offers from our Jigsaw Café

Fresh Offers from our Jigsaw Café Jigsaw Cafe is turning up the warmth and flavour and extending the opening hours till 4PM starting next week! Looking for a cosy corner to chill, chat or treat yourself to something tasty? Come and enjoy freshly cooked meals, hot brews, and friendly faces at Jigsaw Café at Langworthy Cornerstone Centre, right in the heart of Salford. What’s on Offer: Discount breakfast deal : Rijo Coffee and a Pastry for £2.70 Winter warmer combo: a warm bowl of porridge and a cheese toastie/sandwich for £4 Over 55s Breakfast : Toast or crumpets or warm porridge + a brew for just 50p Loyalty Perk : Buy 6 Rijo coffees, get your 7th cup FREE ! (Rijo: £2.20 Regular / £2.50 Large) New Customer Freebie Free WiFi and parking Free Fruit Fridays 451 Liverpool Street, Salford, M6 5QQ Open Weekdays 9AM – 4PM | Everyone’s Welcome!

Tue 21 JulLangworthy Cornerstone(2mi)

via Langworthy CornerstoneLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog

Guru Yoga + prayers for Spiritual Protection with Tsog offering Prayers addressed to the Wisdom Buddha, Je Tsongkhapa, and the […]

Tue 21 JulKadampa Meditation Centre(3.1mi)

via Kadampa Meditation Centre

Live Music

Mr Thing

Become part of the studio audience as Tom, Owen and a crew of Things pull together a TV variety show live on stage with surprise guests, games, video sketches, live music, remote controlled cameras, musical robots, technical hi-jinx and much more.

Tue 21 JulWaterside Arts Centre(4.9mi)

via Waterside Arts CentreLocal gem

Live Music

Mr Thing

Tue 21 JulSallow Tree Concerts(4.9mi)

via Sallow Tree ConcertsLocal gem

Community

Chetham's Library | Chetham’s Library Tours

Packed with historical facts and fascinating stories, tours of Chetham's Library are led by our expert staff and volunteers. Explore the medieval buildi...

Tue 21 Jul07:50Chetham's Library(0.5mi)

via Chetham's LibraryLocal gem

Community

Cocaine Anonymous LGBTQ+ If you have problems with narcotics or alcohol and wish to get help to stop, then please join...

Cocaine Anonymous LGBTQ+ If you have problems with narcotics or alcohol and wish to get help to stop, then please join us. When - Tuesdays 7.30am – 8.30 pm Contact - https://www.cocaineanonymous.org.uk with open group 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Tue 21 Jul08:30Saint Matthew's Community Hall(3.7mi)

via Saint Matthew's Community HallCurated

Community

Around £10

Intensive Swimming Lessons: Irlam

It’s been proven that children learn faster and more effectively when they engage in intensive practice sessions. Enrolling your child in our intensive swimming lessons is a great way to help them improve their swimming abilities and build confidence in the water. Lessons are taught by our dedicated swimming instructors at our swimming pools across the city. Sessions will run on the below dates at Irlam & Cadishead Leisure Centre: Date Time Stage suitable Tuesday 21st July 9:00 – 10:00am Stage 2 Thursday 23rd July 9:00 – 10:00am Stage 2 Suitable for ages 3 and over. Cost £10 for 1 hour lesson. Booking Book online or call or visit your local leisure centre to secure a place.

Tue 21 Jul10:00Broughton Leisure Centre(1.6mi)

via Broughton Leisure Centre

Community

Funding Focus - Know your Stats

Do you know your Indices of Multiple Deprivation from your JSNA, if not then…

Tue 21 Jul10:00Salford Veterans Community Centre(3.8mi)

via Salford Veterans Community CentreLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Communion Service followed by refreshments and Bible Study

After the service we have a cup of coffee or tea and a bun, followed by a Bible Study. Currently we are studying Paul's first letter to the Church at Corinth.

Tue 21 Jul10:00St Paul's Church(4.6mi)

via St Paul's ChurchCurated

Community

Tuesday Massage (For women)

Tuesday appointment times 9.30am-4.30pm. Call or pop into the Zion Centre reception to book.

Tue 21 Jul10:30Zion Community Resource Centre(1mi)

via Zion Community Resource CentreCurated

Sports & Fitness

Around £5

Foundation Yoga

Kick off your day with some yoga with Gaynor Mullin. Gaynor has been running our Tuesday yoga classes since we started Wellbeing Tuesdays. Open to all abilities – this inclusive class, will help you to improve your strength and flexibility, along with reducing stress and strengthening your immune system and general wellbeing. The suggested donation for this class is £5 and is based on what you might pay for a similar class elsewhere. If you are able to donate it helps us keep these classes going and affordable for all. Pay what you can All our Wellbeing Tuesday classes and events are ‘pay what you can’ basis. This means that everyone regardless of finances, can access events and activities here at Stretford Public Hall and everyone will always get the same experience. Each class will have a suggested donation based on what similar classes in the area cost to attend. If you are able to donate this price, it will help us to keep this programme of events running for the future. However, there will never be an expectation for someone to pay this. Do I need to book? No, all Wellbeing Tuesday classes and events are walk-up only.

Tue 21 Jul10:30Lofthouse Creatives(3.4mi)

via Lofthouse Creatives

Likely freeCommunity

Weekly Warmer

Stretford Public Hall’s Weekly Warmer continues thanks to our volunteers. As part of our wellbeing support, come and relax in the Old Library from 9:30-3:00 to enjoy free warmth, company, wifi, tea & coffee. From 12:00 enjoy free food – for example, homemade soup and bread.

Tue 21 Jul10:30Lofthouse Creatives(3.4mi)

via Lofthouse Creatives

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Venues with events near Manchester

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

UNITOM0.5 miles away Chetham's Library0.5 miles away Partisan Collective0.7 miles away

More about Manchester

Greater Manchester, England

Manchester sits in the heart of Greater Manchester and has never been short on things to do after work or on a rainy afternoon. The Seven Oaks has been hosting live gigs for decades while local markets pop up regularly to sell everything from handmade crafts to fresh produce. It is a city that punches well above its weight when it comes to culture. Pub quizzes appear in bars across the north and comedy nights keep things light even on the gloomiest days. Near Here gathers all these events into one place so you do not need to trawl through a dozen websites to find where to go. It is simply the best way to spend a Saturday without leaving the neighbourhood.

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