**Events only on today appear below.** Today’s events that go on for more than one day appear here ** ** If yesterday’s events show – try refreshing the page. **_Do check_** the detailed events pages linked from these summaries in case you need to book, etc. For events tomorrow, click here. **Co-operative Sewing Group** will take place at Co-Op Community Room on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm _Over 16s only_ No Categories **Helen Browne** will take place at St Barnabas Church and Community Centre on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm _Everyone (including families and children)_ * Literary Arts * Poetry/Performance **Juliette Tomlinson** will take place at Chorlton Methodist Church rendezvous room on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm _Over 16s only_ * Creative writing * Literary Arts **Kalinka Balalaika Ensemble** will take place at Chorlton Central Church on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm _Everyone (including families and children)_ * Folk/World * Music **Electric Sandwich cancelled** will take place at The Royal Oak Function Room on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm _adults only_ * Music * Other **Manchester Wellbeing Cancer Choir** will take place at The Edge Theatre and Arts Centre on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm _adults only_ * Choral * Music **The Communimps** will take place at Dulcimer Bar on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm _Over 16s only_ * Comedy/Stand-up * Performing Arts **The Mad Donnas** will take place at Benito Lounge on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm _Everyone (including families and children)_ * Music * Other

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