SEVEN DAYS
TODAY
Comedy / The Met’s New Comedian of the Year
Always a massive highlight of the northwest comedy calendar, Bury Met’s New Comedian of The Year is back for its 2020 big finale. Expect ten rising stars, all hoping to impress a discerning panel of judges (that being us, the audience).
The Met, Bury / themet.org.uk / 0161 761 2216 / Tonight / 8.30pm / £12
Comedy / Darren Harriott
Rising star Darren Harriott explores his difficult Midlands upbringing (experiences with gang culture and knife crime) to produce stand-up material full of wit, relevancy and sharp observations. Nominated for Best Newcomer at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe, he brings his latest show, Good Heart Yute, to Salford Quays this weekend.
The Lowry / thelowry.com / 0343 208 6000 / Tonight / 8pm / £14
Visual arts / The Manchester Open 2020
After a call-out for submissions last summer, the inaugural Manchester Open makes its hugely-anticipated debut at HOME this weekend. Featuring over 500 artworks – including paintings, prints, photography, sculpture, performance and more - the exhibition sees established artists sitting alongside first-time exhibitors in a diverse and democratic celebration of Mancunian art talent.
HOME / homemcr.org / 0161 200 1500 / Preview tonight, 6pm-9pm; exhibition runs from 18 January to 29 March / Free
Clubbing / Playtime – In Aid of Wood Street Mission
DJs from some of Manchester’s finest clubnights – Dance Yrself Clean, Micron, Mixing Mates and more – are joining forces for this special fundraising party in aid of Wood Street Mission, supporting local children living in poverty. Entry is free, but revellers are asked to bring much-needed essentials for donation (children’s clothes, toiletries, toys, books, bedding etc).
Stage & Radio / facebook.com/ stageandradio / 0161 236 9270 / Tonight / 8pm-4am / Fr
Clubbing / Kodiak x Flexout Audio Manc faves Kodiak Productions are kicking off their 2020 diary with a visit from top drum’n’bass label Flexout Audio. Hosted by MC Medic, the jam-packed line-up includes QZB, Amoss, Data 3, Bassi, Pseudonym and Kodiak Sound.
Rebellion / rebellion.club / 0161 236 9732 / Tonight / 11pm-4am / £4
TOMORROW
Music / Whyte Horses
Mysterious Manc collective Whyte Horses – led by Dom Thomas, the founder of Finders Keepers records – have received huge praise for their intoxicating blend of indie-psych, cosmic folk and retro French pop. Not exactly renowned for their live activity (they’ve only played a handful of shows since they formed in 2015), the band’s appearance at RNCM this weekend is an absolute must-see.
Royal Northern College of Music / rncm.ac.uk / 0161 907 5200 / Tomorrow / 7.30pm / £25
Music / Maggie’s at the Christie Fundraiser
Raising funds for Maggie’s – the invaluable support centres for people with cancer – this excellent charity show features sets from Manc favourites Afghan Sand Gang, The Blinders’ Thomas Haywood, Patrick T. Davies, Loose Articles and Joshua Ben Joseph.
Gullivers / gulliversnq.info / 0161 819 2970 / Tomorrow / 5.30pm / £5