LISTINGS - 6TH 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

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

John Joss Unleashed

Comedy, Poetry, Song and Stories
Comic, Poet, Singer, Astronaut
Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves, in English, with a twist; Sudoku, Money; Stories: Birth, Prison Block Kuwait Desert; Neighbours, Children, Re-gifting, Toys, Children, Marriage
3:00-3:30pm
Manchester Central Library, St. Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 5PD
Free
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Some strong language and sexual references

Demo by Will Davis

Afternoon Theatre
"They just make...choices"
When Ben and Ant are arrested for their peaceful protest, all they are left with are their opinions and each other...
3:45pm - 4:25pm
Reception Room, Central Library, St. Peters Square, Manchester, M2 5PD
Free (limited seating)
Email: paul.brandreth@yahoo.co.uk
Contains strong language

For the Love or Money?

Afternoon Theatre
A debut play by a fresh writer
Writer Gerard Jenkins-Omar pits love and money against one another. Can an old time crook be toppled by a young gun blazing? Who'll get the girl?!
4.45pm-6.15pm
Manchester Central Library, St. Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 5PD
Free
Myspace/Facebook: Gerard Jenkins-Omar
Contains strong language and violence

Beat the Frog

Comedy
"I love this venue" Richard Herring
Manchester's cruellest amateur night. Up to 10 acts try and Beat the Frog, but you decide who stays and who goes.
7.00pm / show 8.15pm
Frog and Bucket - 102 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LJ
Free entrance on the door or reserved seating £3 per person

Spring Awakening by Frank Wedekind

A youthful tragedy
"Like weeds in our rose garden"
For generations, a small town bourgeois society has always answered to the state. But when three adolescents discover sex and rebellion, can individuals exist in the herd?
Doors 7pm / Performance 7:30pm
Salford Arts Theatre, Kemsing Walk, Off Liverpool St, Salford, M5 4BS,

Wife Of Brian

Comedy
Perms, dole queues & divorce!
When the Jones' can't afford to keep up with the neighbours - Sheila does the only thing she can think of - hires a hunky gardener called Juan! But has she hired more than she can handle?

Wife Of Brian

7:30pm
John Thaw Studio Theatre, The Martin Harris Centre, Bridgeford Street, Manchester, M13 9PL
£5 0161 275 8951 Email: boxoffice@manchester.ac.uk
Box Office Hours: 14:00 - 16:00 Monday to Friday.

Contains occasional bad language

Quizimodo

Le quiz de pub
'Better than 84.32 % of all pub quizzes'
Expect the unexpected where anything goes and often does! Crossing MCR to its spiritual home in Odd. Come down for questions, money, prizes, crisps, biscuits and fun. It's very fun
8pm
Odd Bar, 30-32 Thomas Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 1ER

A bit sweary. We even make up some swear words. Like orbcock for example

Smokein @ The Lass

Live Music
Collaboration or Acoustic Genius
A combined night, mixing open Mic, with live bands, Promises to be an excellent night and will have sounds for everyone
8:30pm
Lass O'Gowrie, 36 Charles Street, Manchester M1 7DB Phone 0161 2736932