Events
Venue hire / corporate events
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Public Events...
Urbis runs a wide variety of events, from talks, workshops and discussions to tours and family activities. For more information or to book for any of these events please
call 0161 605 8200.
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Do Museums Matter?
Find out whether our speakers view museums as trusted sources of knowledge and inspiration, or dusty old buildings full of stuff that has no relevance to modern life?
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Events
Anime film screenings
July and August
6 – 8pm (unless otherwise stated)
Level 1
FREE
To celebrate the long summer nights we will be screening anime, as part of the Manga exhibition. Ranging from classics ‘Akira’ and ‘Ghost in the Shell’ to live action features ‘The Matrix’ and ‘Oldboy’.
With a special month of kids anime every Thursday in August
FESTIVAL FIESTA
Mon 11 Aug
12-4.30pm
FREE
Join us for an afternoon of festival fun to celebrate the launch fo the Family Friendly Film Festival! There will be lots of exciting family workshops, some great give-aways and competitions, an exclusive Baby Loves Disco dance tent and of course much movie mayhem with screenings and animation workshops for young children. See: www.familyfriendlyfilmfestival.org.uk for full details about the day’s events. For more information about Baby Loves Disco, visit: www.babylovesdisco.co.uk
Birds Need Trees
Sat 6 Sept
8pm – 2am
£6/£5 NUS
Art meets music in our monthly indie night. As ever we’re looking for your artwork to project on the walls; send any submissions to birdsneedtrees@live.com.
With live music from : Bauer - The 99s - Darlings of the Split Screen - El polizia
Manchester Zinefest 08
Sat 30 Aug
11am – 8pm
Free
A day of workshops, discussions and readings about the importance of the Fanzine in today’s society. For full info go to www.manchesterzinefest.org.uk
Exodus Festival
Sun 31 Aug
Free
Formerly held in Hulme Park, Exodus moves to the City Centre for 2008! A unique celebration of art and culture by Greater Manchester's diverse refugee communities. Featuring world music and dance from across the globe, plus interactive workshops, children's activities, international food, world crafts and stalls.
For more information visit www.can.uk.com/exodus
exposures
Deadline 31 July
exposures is a joint venture between Cornerhouse and Urbis, which showcases new talent in moving image… Are you a student? Have you produced a short film since Aug 07? exposures wants your entries! Full details on how to enter can be found at www.exposuresfestival.co.uk
Seed Swap
Sun 7 Sept
11am - 5pm,
£1
Join us for a day of gardening activities including seed swapping. Save any unwanted seeds & bring them along to swap them for some you do want! Get involved in discussions and debates and learn how to pot a plant or watch a bee hive in action. With family activities and a chance to buy some local organic produce make sure you don’t miss this seedy Sunday.
Kamishibai Paper Theatre
Sat 20 Sept
(Time TBC)
Experience the art of authentic Kamishibai paper theatre. Watch a performance and take part in our workshop to learn how to create a paper theatre of your own. Try it at home and entertain your friends in traditional Japanese fashion.
60s Musical Memories
Sun 21 Sept
4 – 9pm
£5
Urbis is holding this special event to get together and reminisce… Please join us in the Social to share your memories, photographs and music choices from the magical 60s! There will be food provided and drinks available – 60s fashions are optional! Please call 0161 605 8200 or email tours@urbis.org.uk if you wish to attend.
Manga Talk: The Legacy of Osamu Tezuka
Thurs 16 Sept
6pm, £3
Foyer
Join Helen McCarthy for this discussion on the art of Manga and the influence of Osamu Tezuka in its development. Helen is the author of a number of anime reference books and is co-author of The Erotic Anime Movie Guide.
The evening will involve a chance to view the exhibition and an opportunity to put any questions you have to Helen. Tickets available from the Urbis Shop 0161 605 8220.
Buy Art Fair
Fri 10 - Sun 12 Oct
Throughout Urbis
Thurs 9 Oct Preview night only): 5 - 9pm
Fri 10 Oct 10am - 6pm
Sat 11 Oct: 10am - 6pm
Sun 12 Oct: 10am - 5pm
Buy Art Fair will be an opportunity for novice and experienced collectors to buy a wide variety of art including paintings, ceramics, photography and limited edition prints from galleries and artists across the UK. Visitors will be able to snap up original pieces of art to suit any budget.
visit the Buy Art Fair web site
Advance Tickets:
Preview Night (Thursday 9 October)
Adult - £11.00
Concessions - £10.00
Children Under 14 - FREE
Adult - £5.50
Concessions - £4.50
Children Under 14 - FREE
Purchase on the Door:
Adult - £7.70
Concessions - £6.60
Children Under 14 – FREE
tours
Urbis offers a variety of guided tours focusing on the exhibition floors and unique architecture of the building.
The Introduction to Urbis tour takes place at 1pm every day and lasts for approximately 35 minutes.
family fun at Urbis
Urbis Learning runs a range of fun family activities on Saturdays, school holidays and bank holidays for young people of all ages.
events feedback
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