Free festivals, a film premiere and 40% off at Gusto…
| 9th March 2024
Spring into March and April with a host of freebies including festivals, a film premiere and a fabulous offer for foodies at Gusto.
There’s a ton of culture too as tickets are now on sale for the Manchester Literature Festival and a host of family fun you can book in advance. Enjoy!
Eat with Gusto and get 40% off!
Gusto Manchester
Gusto Italian has launched a platinum club membership offering guests 40% off for just £6 a month.
Platinum Club members will enjoy 40% off food in suburban Gusto Italian restaurants, a bottle of prosecco on sign-up, and invites to exclusive events and menu tastings.
Platinum Club will encompass all the benefits of a Gold Club membership, with the added rewards of 40% off the A La Carte Menu Sunday-Thursday for the cardholder and up to three guests to be used in any of Gusto Italian’s suburban restaurants including Alderley Edge, Cheadle Hulme, Cookridge, Didsbury, Heswall & Knutsford.
On sign-up, Platinum Club members will receive a bottle of prosecco and throughout their membership will be invited to events and menu previews. Memberships is available for £65 per year, or £6 per month. Guests who sign up in the first week of the launch can enjoy their membership at an introductory offer of £55 for an annual membership. Sign up via their website.
Free film premiere
Free film premier image - See My World BW (Ballers) credit Papa Quaye
‘See My World: Lagos, Manchester & Me’ premieres Tuesday, March 26 at CONTACT Manchester.
The film journeys through a globe-trotting incubation experience for four artists, handpicked by Manchester’s art and culture organisations Big People Music (BPM) and Big People Community CIC (BPC) and The Book Buzz Foundation (BBF) – an
essential literary charity in Nigeria.
The collaboration facilitated a cross-continental exchange of art and culture, a week-long residency in Lagos where the artists connected face-to-face for the first time, and a journey connecting the art worlds of Nigeria and Britain. It’s free and you can get your ticket by visiting the theater website.
Also, the Manchester Literature Festival welcomes three brilliant writers to the city this Spring – with tickets now on sale. David Nicholls, Olivia Laing and Percival Everett will be appearing at the festival in April.
Stockport Town of Culture Weekender
Stockport will be hosting a huge celebration next month as the town centre comes together to host the Stockport Town of Culture Weekender – a two-day, fun-packed weekend of free cultural festivities and free access to must-visit venues.
With over 50 events and activities taking place over the weekend of 23rd and 24th March, the Town of Culture Weekender will showcase the incredible variety of culture and creativity happening in Stockport, as well as the work and projects that have been delivered during the Town of Culture year.
For more details on activities taking place across the town visit www.onestockport.co.uk
We Invented The Weekend Announces free performances and activities for 2024
We Invented The Weekend - credit Mark Waugh
The first programme announcement from the free two-day weekender which returns this June includes highlights from CBeebies Bedtime Stories, Yoga with Scottee, Manchester Lit & Phil, DJ Paulette and a celebration of personal style and community spirit with The People’s Catwalk – Sunday Best.
Plus, boat trip takeovers from Salford Pride, Age UK, Melanin Markets, Sounds From The Other City and Unity Radio. Whatever age or background, We Invented the Weekend has something free for everyone and anyone to experience this summer. For more details visit www.weinventedtheweekend.com .