Manchester Art Gallery, the Pride in Ageing programme at LGBT Foundation and Dementia Disco invite you to a relaxed Sunday-afternoon celebration of music, memory and LGBTQ+ communities to mark Manchester Village Pride weekend.
An exhibition created with people who have lived experience of mental health challenges, plus a live panel and audience discussion. Through striking photography, powerful visual storytelling, and good conversation, the event aims to spark dialogue, challenge stigma and promote greater understanding.
The exhibition explores themes relating to mental health and lived experience. Some content includes sensitive and emotional subject matter that some visitors may find distressing.
Join UrbanMuse for a special screening of Notes from the Underground, a powerful documentary exploring Cape Town's underground Hip Hop movement and its role in community organising, cultural resistance and social movements.
Funded by Black Lives Matter UK, this event examines how Hip Hop became a tool for education, activism and preserving cultural identity during the 1980s and why it still relevant today.
Manchester Village Pride CIC is seeking passionate, diverse voices to join their Community Advisory Board (CAB) and help shape the future of their events.
Odd Arts are looking for people 18+ with lived experience of harms from gambling (whether that is direct experience yourself, or through family members, friends or partners) to take part in a new creative project.
This taster workshop is an opportunity for you to hear more about what the project looks like and to see how we work.
The session will involve:
Factory International are looking to hear from people from all backgrounds, cultures and communities who have a collection, hobby, passion or special interest that they would be excited to share. This could include anything from creative collections and crafts to memorabilia, cultural items, handmade creations or other unique interests.
The project aims to connect people from across Greater Manchester with a unique opportunity to be part of a major exhibition at Aviva Studios in February 2027 (exact date to be confirmed).
Debdale Park will be welcoming two local authors in this month’s book club. Heather Burnside and David Beckler.
Come along to meet the authors, hear about their writing, pick up a few writing tips, or simply relax and enjoy a friendly morning with fellow book lovers.
Come together to cook and enjoy a meal guided by a South Asian elder and share recipes and stories.
Dates and times:
16th July, 6pm
19th July, 12pm
20th July, 6pm
23rd July, 6pm
As part of South Asian Heritage Month 2026, Community Coconut want to bring people together through our favourite language – food. Join a small group of fellow South Asians and an Elder, to share stories, heritage and history, over a meal that will be cooked and eaten together.
All meals will be vegetarian friendly.
Ages 18+
Get ready for GOOD VIBES, family fun and a huge community celebration at the Moss Side Together Festival on Friday 24 July, 11am–3pm at Broadfield Park (Rec Park), Moss Side
This free family event is all about bringing the Moss Side community together for a positive day filled with music, laughter, culture and activities for all ages. Whether you’re bringing the kids, grandparents, friends or neighbours - everyone is welcome.
Expect:
Celebrating 25 Years of Northmoor Community Association.
Free Food
Free Raffle
Kids Activities
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