LISTINGS - 11TH JULY

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Buzz of the Modern Bee

Written Poetry Exhibition
Modern Words for Modern Minds
Poet Gerard Jenkins-Omar entertains the walls at the Urbis Cafe in an exhibition that looks at the soul of a Noughties Manchester
10am-6pm
Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG,

Dust- A photographic project by AJ Wilkinson & Marc Provins

Contemporary photography
Photography simplifies the chaos
AJ Wilkinson & Marc Provins are hunter gatherers. Observing the accidentally arranged, attempting to explore the interconnectedness of all things
10am-6pm
Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG,

Eve Bennett, Head Full of Magic

Ceramics exhibition
Spot the Mouse. Win original artwork
The 3rd winner of Manchester Craft & Design Centre's Graduate Exhibition Award, Eve Bennett makes whimsical, delicately glazed ceramics based on personal memories and stories.
Mon to Sat; 10am till 5.30pm
Manchester Craft & Design Centre, 17 Oak Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 5JD

The Miraculous Emporium Of Amazing Altered Books

Altered Books / Artists Books / Mixed Media / Craft
Altered Books By Various Artists
Woodend Artists' group show of fantastically altered books, kinetic sculptures and other ephemera. Sure to appeal to any art or book lover!
Tues-Fri: 10am-12.30pm, 1pm-5pm, Thur 1pm-7.30pm, Sat 9am-12.30pm, 1pm-4pm
Central Art Gallery, Old Street, Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 7SG,

Woodend Artists' Showcase

Illustration, Printmaking, Textiles and more
Group Show In Media
A fantastic group show of painting, printmaking, ceramics, photography & sculpture launches Salford's newest gallery with something for everyone.
Mon-Wed:10am-4pm, Thur, Fri 10am-9pm, Sat 9am-12.30pm, 1pm-4pm
Angel Urban Gallery, The Angel Centre, St. Philips Place, Salford, M3 6FA,

Re Use: Objects of Virtue

Art Exhibition
Discarded objects or vintage things
This exhibition at Nexus Art Cafe is based on objects that have had a previous life. Here is an exploration and re-interpretation, making new from old.
10am-7pm
Nexus Art Cafe, Dale Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M1 1JW
Free

Ceramic & Drawing Workshops with Eve Bennett

Creative workshops
Create something from your memories
Eve Bennett will guide you in creating quick drawings of your favourite memories before producing your own ceramic objects
10.30am - 1pm
Manchester Craft & Design Centre, 17 Oak Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 5JD

Mad About Manchester Artists

Fresh talent from the UK's most vibrant city
Heighten your visual senses
An all inclusive exhibition of emerging local artists. Paints, prints, photos ... drawings, sculpture, jewellery ... a little something for all eyes.
12-8pm
The Kiosks (1st Floor) @ The Great Northern, Deansgate,

Venn.tv- '60' premiere

Short film comedy/spoof
"60 seconds and counting"
The first of this year's Venn.tv productions premieres, making fun of a popular show and bad pronunciation
12pm onwards

The Manchester Art Crawl

Visual Arts , Performance , Music
Explore Manchester's art scene
'Crawl' from 1 venue to the next, experience a wide array of visual art; hear poetry, music, performance art on the way. Collect a map at The Triangle
12pm - 6 pm (Opening Night 5.30pm 9th July)
The Triangle Shopping Centre Exchange Square Manchester M4 3TR
Free
Email - crawlart@gmail.com / Facebook Group - Manchester Art Crawl
Some adult content (warnings shown at venues)

Juba do Leao

Afro-Brazilian
Floor-shaking Brazilian grooves...
Manchester's premier Maracatu collective - where the head, hands, and feet of Northwest England meet the body, soul, and spirit of Northeast Brazil
12pm & 2.30pm
Great Northern Amphitheatre, Corner of Deansgate and Peter St, Manchester, M3 4EN
Free

Cirque De City

Circus / performing arts
An event to stun, amaze & dazzle
Performers of all shapes and sizes will be bringing to you the tricks of the circus, right before your very eyes
12.30 - 2.30pm
Great Northern Amphitheatre, corner of Peter St and Deansgate
Free
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For all the family

Jesus is a City Fan by Michael Dawson

Stage Drama
"He's Back"
Luke is shattered when the world discovers he is the product of a cloning experiment carried out 27 years ago, using DNA samples from the Turin Shroud. Directed by Charlie Mortimer.
7pm doors and 7.30pm performance
Salford Arts Theatre Kemsing Walk Off Liverpool St Salford M5 4BS

The Ladyboys Of Bangkok

Cabaret
Brace yourself for take off!
Even glitzier and more glamorous. Fasten your seat belts as the Ladyboys take you Mile High - it's the show that everyone is talking about
Mondays - Wednesday 8:00pm, Thursdays - Saturdays 7:00pm & 9:15pm, Sundays 5:00pm & 7:30pm
The Sabai Pavilion, Sackville Street, NCP Car Park (off Bloom St.), Manchester, M1 3LY
Adults £22, Concessions £19 (not valid Thurs, Fri, Sat), Students £10 (not valid Thurs, Fri, Sat)
Box Office open on site from Tuesday 23rd June 2009 11am - 9.30pm daily
No children under 12 at 7.30 shows / no under 16's at later shows.....

Future Artists: Not part of Media City...Yet?

Film / New Media Festival
Future artists' takeover
Salford and Manchester have a history of innovation and the creative sector is no different. Audience: come meet the new media pioneers; and pioneers: come listen to your audience
7.30pm till 1am
Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG,

Killing Time by Be Your Own Hero

Interactive Street Theatre
Under blue moon I saw you...
Be Your Own Hero invite you to solve the mystery plaguing the picturesque village of Chorlton Green. Donnie Darko meets Midsomer Murders. Meet at lamppost in centre of the Green
7.30pm, 8.30pm and 9.30pm
Chorlton Green (top of Beech Road), Chorlton, M21 9HS
Free; no booking necessary
peedlenudd@hotmail.com
Please take extra care when crossing the roads surrounding the Green. Small children must be accompanied by an adult. Wheelchair assistance available, please ask usher upon arrival

Barrel of Laughs

Comedy
"I love this venue" Richard Herring
Our flagship show - three top flight comics from the national and international circuit, one of our Frog comperes and the legendary disco until 2am. Tickets sell out quickly
7.30pm / show 8.15pm
Frog and Bucket - 102 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LJ
Fridays £13/ £6 concs. Saturdays £14 - 0161 236 9805 / 0844 847 2265

What Colour Was Her Blood?

Drama
Nothing stronger than a mother's love
An intimate portrayal of a mother and daughter's reunion and the realities they face when addressing the ghosts of their past and present lives.
7.30pm
Lass O'Gowrie, 36 Charles St, Manchester, M1 7DB.

Sitcom Shorts

Live Situation Comedy
Let the fun shine!
Split your sides with a world premiere of 15 minute sitcoms, brought to you direct from the sweated brows of Manchester Comedy Writers' Group
7.30pm
John Thaw Theatre, The Martin Harris Centre, Bridgeford Street, off Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL
£5. 0161 275 8951

The Waiting Line

Theatre
Jellybelly Theatre presents
A lost young woman and a philosophical hobo find themselves on the same weekly train journey. Both seek meaning. Will they find it in each other?
8pm
Sand Bar, Grosvenor Street, Manchester.

Mrs Thomson - Almost Live

Comedy
Theatrical comedy in a pub!
Dorothy and Millicent, a rare breed of Lancastrian hospital volunteer workers each try to prove they know an awful lot about nothing. But who the hell is Mrs Thomson?
8:30pm
The Ape & Apple, 28-30 John Dalton Street, Manchester, M2 6HQ
£5 (£3 concs)
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Nexus Night Cafe

Post club/bar wind-down
A truly unique nocturnal operation
Tasty food, exclusive visuals & surprise performances; a safe, welcoming and secret space in the Nexus basement where assorted night-owls can get together
1am - 5am
Nexus Art Cafe, Dale Street, Northern Quarter, MCR, Opposite Vinyl Exchange
Free
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Entirely alcohol-free space