Club nights in Manchester this week: 11-18 Aug
There's two big birthday parties for two of Manchester's key venues this week, while the Levelz crew host one of the standout Caribbean Carnival afterparties. Plus, an all-day fundraiser disco for Action Against Hunger.
We've scoured the listings to bring you our pick of club nights in Manchester this week – plus the latest news on clubs you should book ahead for, festivals and more. Think we've missed something? Send lauren@theskinny.co.uk the details...
Don't-miss parties this week:
Fri 12 Aug
Eastern Bloc Records presents Crème Caramel
Eastern Bloc, 6pm, free
Tom Mallas and George Wright of Crème Caramel preview their fine collection of global cuts at a free do in yon Eastern Bloc record shop, in preparation for a Soup Kitchen appearance in October. As slinky as their name suggests.
The Deaf Institute's 8th birthday
The Deaf Institute, 6pm, free
One of Manchester's favourite venues celebrates its eighth annum in style with an evening of live music and DJs. Tickets for the gig (with Everything Everything, Dutch Uncles etc.) are sold out BUT you can get free tickets to the club event afterwards if you're quick! Grab 'em here.
Soup Kitchen 6th birthday: Part 1
with Joey Anderson
Soup Kitchen, 11pm, £10
And it's another birthday bash over at Soup, celebrating its sixth year with New Jersey native Joey Anderson. Part 2 on 19 August welcomes the man, the legend, the one and only Move D.
Hidden HQ Favs w/Martyn, Annabel Fraser, Blasha & Allat
Hidden, 11pm, free-£10
The Hidden heads continue their series of nights showcasing their favourite selectors with Dutch futurist Martyn, joined by NTS Manchester's Annabel Fraser.
Sat 13 Aug
e n s e m b l e pre-party w/ Black Eyes & Akaram
Eastern Bloc, 6pm, free
The Bloc crew are back promising an evening of slayers and neptune jazz courtesy of Black Eyes (Lost Control/Eastern Bloc) and Akaram (Eastern Bloc), serving as a warm-up to Ensemble's all-night party at the White Hotel.
Simien Mountain Disco
First Chop Brewing Arm, 2pm, £12
A fundraiser for Action Against Hunger brings together Drunk At Vogue's Greg Thorpe, Elbow's Craig Potter, local hero Pasta Paul and many more for an all-day party with a BBQ hosted by chef Mary-Ellen McTague, plus raffle, karaoke and other fun bits.
RBMA Sound System afterparty: Levelz takeover
Hidden, 10pm, £6
Keeping things going after the Caribbean Carnival in Alexandra Park, the Levelz crew take over Hidden for a party hosted by RBMA Sound System featuring current hot topic Lady Leshurr. Big, big stuff.
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Doodle's 5th birthday w/ Francis Inferno Orchestra
Soup Kitchen, 26 Aug, 11pm, £8
It's Doodle's fifth birthday, so to celebrate with something a little bit special, they're inviting Australia's Francis Inferno Orchestra along for some dreamy house wizardry.
Warehouse Project 2016
Various dates from 23 Sep, Store Street Warehouse
It's back! A load of nights have sold out already, of course, but highlights you can still buy tickets for include a Levelz bash, a Bugged Out! love-in with Daniel Avery, Jeremy Underground and Jimmy Edgar, and a heavy one from The Ape with Danny Brown, Wiley, Oneman and Wookie. Here's our round-up; full details over at the WHP website.
Festival watch
Book ahead for Moovin (26-28 Aug, Etherow Country Park, South Manchester), which should have some right lovely feels – not least from Ruf Dug, Moonboots & Boardman, Justin Robertson and Red Laser Records head honcho DJ Woody, among others.