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International Mother Language Day is celebrated every year on 21 February by people worldwide. In Manchester, more than 20 events are taking place to celebrate International Mother Language Day 2024. Most of these events are family-friendly and free to take part in, with many events happening during the February half-term school holidays. Families should check […]

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Join Longsight Library for an exciting family fun day to celebrate International Mother Language Day 2024. Join artist Aysha Yilmaz to create patterns from around the world using collage. You can also learn a few Mandarin words with Yuen Megson from Dragons Voices. Plus, the lovely Rethink Rebuild volunteers will be serving Arabic Coffee and […]

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Threads is a textiles exhibition at Manchester Central Library. The collection of work explores Manchester’s heritage as the world’s first industrial city. Hosted by Manchester City of Literature, this exhibition explores Manchester’s rich history – the cotton industry and its links to slavery, social reform and protest. The exhibition also invites visitors to examine textiles […]

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Variety of creative workshops delivered in partnership with Arts 4 Good Health & Age UK Manchester. Materials and resources provided. £1.50 donation to run the group

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Jewish Culture Club is a free group for people who want to explore contemporary forms of Jewish culture. The group is open to anyone aged 18+, whether you identify as Jewish or are just curious to discover new things. This month the group will be joined by Laura Nathan, an artist who explores identity, heritage […]

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Every year Manchester Craft & Design Centre showcases artwork from some of the most talented students at Manchester School of Art. This year you can see work by Marilou Turner, Ashley Knight and Thomas Radburn. Be inspired by the creatives of the future.  

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The Instituto Cervantes Manchester will become home to a beautiful collection of photographs – by artist Rina Srabonian – about the art of flamenco dancing. The exhibition opens on 15 February and, on the opening night, you can expect a guided tour by the artist and a stunning flamenco guitar performance, accompanied by Spanish wine. […]

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The Jewish Museum London and The Manchester Jewish Museum are collecting photographs that represent Jewish identity today, and you can be part of this project. To find out how you can get involved (and donate your photographs), come along to this free event. Please bring along any photographs that represent you and your Jewish identity. […]

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Join Manchester Jewish Museum for a special event marking Holocaust Memorial Day. Come along to the Museum Open Day to explore the Museum’s beautiful Spanish and Portuguese synagogue and gallery spaces. You’ll also have the chance to take part in some creative activities and sample the new dishes on offer at the Museum’s vegetarian cafe. […]

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‘I Say British, You Say Jewish’ is the National Holocaust Centre and Museum’s new touring exhibition. It’s a pop-up exhibition that travels around in a mobile trailer. The interactive exhibition invites visitors to experience the stories of Jewish people through the ages. The experience allows visitors to choose their own journey through the collection. You’ll […]