LISTINGS - 4TH 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

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

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,

Artificial Light Presents Flash Mob Shakespeare

Theatre/Audience Participation
Brush up your Shakespeare!
Just turn up to the Great Northern Amphitheatre at 1pm, pick up your script and perform when you hear the whistle. Let's show Manchester how to do the Bard! More details on our website
1pm
Great Northern Amphitheatre, Corner Of Deansgate and Peter St, Manchester, M3 4EN
Free

Happily Ever After?

Contemporary Theatre
Have you ever wondered?
Littered with feathers. Filled with stories. The sky hangs low. Trees are not as they seem. The circus is mere legend. Stars held aloft with drawing pins. The air rich with thought.
1.30pm
Great Northern Amphitheatre, corner of Peter St and Deansgate
Free
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Suitable for All

Once Upon a Time...

Storytelling, Keeping the Oral Tradition Alive
You will live happily ever after!
Enter the land of story with Helen Stewart but watch out for the executioner, the bored king and the Czar's potatoes! No passport necessary.
2.30pm
Great Northern Amphitheatre, corner of Peter St and Deansgate
Free
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Suitable for all ages

'M'

Drama/Thriller
An exciting new thriller
Vertigo Theatre Productions put a modern day spin on Dial M For Murder in this twisted new youthful thriller
7.45pm (5pm Sat 4th)
Taurus Bar, Canal Street, Manchester
£7.50, through Quaytickets 0870 428 0785

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.....

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

Edinburgh Double Bill

Serious Theatre & Stand-up poetry
2 Award-winning shows in 1 night!
Pigeon Man Apocalypse - "Raw and livid...utterly mesmeric." THE TIMES Stand Up Monkey Poet - "charming, wry & scathing" Marc Rowlands, (GUARDIAN GUIDE)
8pm
An Outlet, 77 Dale St, M1 2HG
£5 on door

Jokein @ The Lass

Stand up Comedy Night
Ruddy huge night, hoot your socks off
Always promises to be a great start to your Saturday night. A night that comprises the North's most promising comedy talent whilst enjoying a real ale in our velveted comedy area!
8:30pm
Lass O'Gowrie, 36 Charles Street, Manchester M1 7DB Phone 0161 2736932

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