LISTINGS - 18TH 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

Land Girls with Single Cell Collective presents-PICNIC

Acoustic music, comedy, poetry and fresh air
Look for the bunting!
Showcasing the talent of Manchester’s rising stars and highlighting the lonely plight of forgotten wasteland, PICNIC inspires public reclamation of urban green space
3pm- 5pm
Wasteland in Hulme between Bonsall Street and Rolls Crescent, near to Old Birley St-!
Free

Don't Tempt Me ( An adaptation of Martin Crimps' 'Attempts on Her Life')

Experimental Avant Garde Theatre Piece.
Dare to see beyond your comfort zone
Join us for a compelling mixture of humour and brutal honesty, as we take you on a journey through the reality of society today - the dark, light and grey inbetween.
6.30pm
Adelphi Studio, Adelphi Building, Salford University
Adults -£2.50, students and concessions - £1.50
Facebook Page - Don't Tempt Me
Contains strong language and satire

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.....

Drowning Aristotle

Comedy verse play
Sex, love & ideas. Viagra for the soul
Drowning Aristotle is written entirely in verse and charts the explosive and hilarious relationship between the philosopher Aristotle and Salford girl, Jane. Sexy and funny.
Doors 7.30pm - play 8pm
Robert Powell Theatre, Salford, M5 4WT
£6.00

Solitaire from TiPi Productions

Contemporary
Witness the journey of Elle
A young woman finds herself in a dream world, and is interrogated about her past by two mysterious 'Agents'; her life unfolds itself as causes and consequences are explored.
7.30pm
Salford Arts Theatre, Kemsing Walk, Salford, M5 4BS
£5.00 full price, £3.00 concession

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

Cornermen

Theatre
"Everybody picks a Corner"
There's nothing to fight for but everything to lose, as two young boxers prepare for a night that could save or shame them. Written by Hannah Salt, directed by Jonathan McGrath
7.30pm
Moss Side Boxing Club, Moss Side Fire Station, Denhill Road, M15 5NR, Limited parking on-site, or at adjacent ASDA
£6/£4 Quay Tickets 0870 428 0785

Serious at The Salutation

Music and chat
No chin stroking
Hosted in the world of a traditional public house, join us for drinks, music & friendship. We’ll be raising the volume and having a dance for this one. Come early doors or stay all night
8pm 1am
Salutation Pub
Free

Paradise Wood & Wednesday - two plays by Ian Winterton

Drama with dark humour
Suicide & God, kidnap & Corrie...
Two darkly funny new plays. Paradise Wood sees two strangers meet at a suicide black-spot, while in Wednesday, Rose and Daniel wake up in a cellar, tied to a bed...
8pm
Studio Salford, The King's Arms, 11 Bloom St, Salford, M3 6AN
£7 / £5 advance. Available from Studio Salford on 0161 408 1892 or at

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