Martin Harris Centre, The John Rylands Library

Capturing Science: Images Past and Present

22 September 2016 - 29 January 2017
A picture is worth a thousand words and captures a moment in time. Manchester is European City of Science throughout 2016 and to celebrate this, we are sharing a selection of our science…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 27 January 2017
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Off Beat: Jeff Nuttall and the International Underground

8 September 2016 - 5 March 2017
Painter, poet, actor and sculptor, a man once described as "the only all-round genius most of us are likely to meet," Jeff Nuttall was one of the few people in the early 1960s to publish…

What The Papers Say: The Guardian Archive

14:00 - 16:00 30 January 2017
The Manchester Guardian was founded by John Edward Taylor in 1821, two years after the Peterloo Massacre. Under the editorship of the legendary Charles Prestwich Scott, it was transformed…

Explorer tour

14:00 - 15:00 31 January 2017
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you.

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 1 February 2017
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Lines from a Wanderer: Song Recital with Marcus Farnsworth (Baritone) and James Baillieu (Piano)

13:10 - 14:00 2 February 2017
Baritone and Manchester alumnus Marcus Farnsworth performs a recital of new songs with acclaimed pianist and long time duo partner, James Baillieu. The recital features cycles by composers…

Toddler tales

10:30 - 11:15 2 February 2017
Find a cosy corner, pull up a cushion and listen to fun stories. Join in playtime, creating a storyworld of your own. Suitable for families with children 5 and under.

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 3 February 2017
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

What The Papers Say: The Guardian Archive

14:00 - 16:00 4 February 2017
The Manchester Guardian was founded by John Edward Taylor in 1821, two years after the Peterloo Massacre. Under the editorship of the legendary Charles Prestwich Scott, it was transformed…

Literature Live: Vona Groarke and Katherine Angel

19:30 - 21:00 6 February 2017
Vona Groarke has published seven collections of poetry, most recently, Selected Poems (Gallery Press, 2016). Current editor of Poetry Ireland Review and a selector for the Poetry Book…

Jeff Nuttall: prankster in the underground

12:00 - 13:00 7 February 2017
The archive of Lancashire born Jeff Nuttall is the source of The John Rylands Library’s current, major exhibition, ‘Off Beat’, which showcases Nuttall’s work and correspondence with…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 8 February 2017
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 10 February 2017
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

MUMS Brass Band and An Evening of Grange

19:30 - 21:00 11 February 2017
Join the Manchester University Brass Band and other ensembles for an exciting evening of music, featuring selected works by Philip Grange, Professor of Composition at The University…

Explorer tour

14:00 - 15:00 14 February 2017
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you.

Collections Encounter: Experimentations of the Counter-Culture

14:00 - 15:00 15 February 2017
An artistic and social revolution happened in the 1960s, a backlash against the authority of mainstream 'square' culture. Experimentation in art and poetry exploded as artists began…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 15 February 2017
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Manchester In-Fringe Theatre Awards (MIFTAs)

19:00 - 21:00 15 February 2017
The MIFTA season is an exciting season of productions by members of The University of Manchester Drama Society. In venues across Manchester including the John Thaw Studio Theatre, students…

Manchester In-Fringe Theatre Awards (MIFTAs)

19:00 - 21:00 16 February 2017
The MIFTA season is an exciting season of productions by members of The University of Manchester Drama Society. In venues across Manchester including the John Thaw Studio Theatre, students…

Quatuor Danel

13:10 - 14:00 16 February 2017
Weinberg’s only String Trio, a heartfelt yet elusive piece from the time when he was tailed by the Soviet secret police, followed by the second of Tchaikovsky’s three quartets, the…

Rip It Up: A Celebration of the Counter-Culture

18:00 - 21:00 16 February 2017
Don’t miss Rip it Up; an evening of experimentation and celebration of the counter-culture at The John Rylands Library. From 6 to 8pm, experience our Off-Beat exhibition in a unique…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 17 February 2017
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Manchester In-Fringe Theatre Awards (MIFTAs)

19:00 - 21:00 17 February 2017
The MIFTA season is an exciting season of productions by members of The University of Manchester Drama Society. In venues across Manchester including the John Thaw Studio Theatre, students…

Singing Showcase

13:10 - 14:00 17 February 2017
After the success of last year’s concert, the Singing Showcase makes a return! Come and see the University’s finest singers perform a range of styles, from passionate outbursts to…

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