Jun 2025

• Wed 11
  • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    THE STITCHING CIRCLE

    Free

    A JOURNALLING SEWING CLUB

    Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.
    
    
    A yarn club guided by the cycles of the moon and seasons. Bring your knitting, crochet or sewing and a notebook to explore the gentle magic of crafting coupled with intention-setting. All levels welcome! Every other week at Altogether Otherwise.

• Thu 12
  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    FLAT DAYS SOCIETY

    Free

    Celebrate the Spring Equinox with the return of our Surf Skate Crew. Bring a board if you have one, don’t worry if not. For all abilities.

    Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    PLANT CO-OPERATIVE – Wildlife Gardening Club “Urban Worms”

    Free

    Join us for our weekly Wildlife Gardening Club. This week we’ll be joining the worm farming revolution with Anna from The Urban Worm CIC.

    Join us for our weekly Wildlife Gardening Club.

    This week we’ll be joining the worm farming revolution with Anna from the wonderful The Urban Worm CIC.

    During a lively & entertaining worm talk and demonstration you’ll get an introduction into worm farming (or vermiculture) and learn tips for how to start and manage a worm farm for the kitchen, garden, community group or even a small business.

    This event is free to attend but booking is recommend

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    IN PRESENT COMPANY: YOGA CLUB

    Free

    In this weekly yoga club we'll be exploring all elements of Yoga from the physical practice & breath to meditation, philosophy & beyond.

    In this weekly yoga club we'll be exploring all elements of Yoga from the physical practice & breath to meditation, philosophy & beyond.

    All levels of experience are welcome.

    Bring a mat & wear something comfy. Every week at Altogether Otherwise.

    Hosted by Tam - @tamara.gwen

    
    

    Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen. Where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

    
    

• Fri 13
  • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    BOTHY PROJECT – Scheherazade by Valette Ensemble

    A magical retelling of Scheherazade, blending theatre and reimagined classical music into an enchanting performance.

    Classical music meets theatre, with music completely rewritten, inspired by Rimsky-Korsakov, this retelling of stories from 1,001 Nights unfolds through Scheherazade’s eyes, blurring the lines between story and reality in an enchanting, otherworldly performance.

    With Support from Rory Green to start the night off right!
    Bring your own drinks!

    
    6:30pm - Doors

    7pm - Support: Rory Green

    8pm - Main: Valette Ensemble

    8:45pm - End

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    Valette Ensemble are a young group of strings players creating classical music experiences that push the boundaries of what a concert can be. In Scheherazade, the players will perform newly created music inspired by the orchestral suite by Rimsky-Korsakov. This will be saturated with storytelling from actor and writer Rowan Kudekha-Lark. Expect an evening of theatre, excellent musicianship and an inversion of the perspective we usually see Scheherazade’s story from.

    The story’s main protagonist (Scheherazade) is a character from the ultimate collection of Middle Eastern folk tales One Thousand and One Nights. She ingeniously saves herself and her people from being murdered through the power of story telling. Staving off the Sultan’s habit of executing his brides on their wedding night by telling him a story every night which ends on a cliffhanger. He then is too captivated by knowing what happens next to kill her.It was this story that inspired Russian composer Rimsky-Korsakov to write one of classical music’s best loved orchestral suites.

    Whether you’re a die hard classical fan or have no interest in it you’re sure to recognise the sweeping tunes and interweaving textures of this well known work. There is also nothing quite like listening to classical music being performed live. Players at the top of their game vibrating the air in the room in ways that calm our nervous systems and soothe our brains is what has kept this genre alive for so long! Experience the magical world of this iconic folkloric femme powerhouse from her own perspective, with a brand new musical world.

• Tue 17
  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    EVENING GARDENING CLUB

    Free

    Come along every Tuesday evening to potter around in our community garden.

    Come along every Tuesday evening to potter around in our community garden.

    Anything gardening related - you name it, we probably do it.

    
    

    Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen. Where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

• Wed 18
  • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    AFRILIT BOOK CLUB – Your local African literature book club

    Free

    AN AFRICAN LITERATURE BOOK CLUB

    Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.
    
    An African Literature book club meeting every third Wednesday of each month.

    
    

    Our June pick of the month is New Daughters of Africa, edited by Margaret Busby. It's a powerful anthology bringing together the voices of 200 women writers of African descent from across the world.

    There won’t be a book club meeting in July as we’re taking a short summer break, but we’ll be back in August as usual.

    
    

• Thu 19
  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    FLAT DAYS SOCIETY

    Free

    Celebrate the Spring Equinox with the return of our Surf Skate Crew. Bring a board if you have one, don’t worry if not. For all abilities.

    Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    PLANT CO-OPERATIVE – Wildlife Gardening Club “Wildflower BioBlitz”

    Free

    Join us for our weekly Wildlife Gardening Club. We’re back out in the gardens again, this time alongside Lancashire Wildlife Trust

    Join us for our weekly Wildlife Gardening Club.

    We’re back out in the gardens again, this time alongside Lancashire Wildlife Trust for our annual wildflower BioBlitz.

    Become a citizen scientist for a few hours and uncover the unusual and wonderful wildflowers that call our city home. The records collected will go on to form part of a genuine scientific survey of the area and are added to the national database.

    This event is free to attend but booking is recommend

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    IN PRESENT COMPANY: YOGA CLUB

    Free

    In this weekly yoga club we'll be exploring all elements of Yoga from the physical practice & breath to meditation, philosophy & beyond.

    In this weekly yoga club we'll be exploring all elements of Yoga from the physical practice & breath to meditation, philosophy & beyond.

    All levels of experience are welcome.

    Bring a mat & wear something comfy. Every week at Altogether Otherwise.

    Hosted by Tam - @tamara.gwen

    
    

    Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen. Where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

    
    

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Get On Stage

    Free

    Every other week head to New Century for open mic night, join in!

    Every other week head to New Century for open mic night, join in!

    Make sure to sign up

    
    

    Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen. Where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

• Fri 20
  • 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    A Summer Celebration

    Free

    A community concert and open mic to share music and spoken word, celebrating Manchester's vibrant folk scene.

    Inspired by the joyful warmth of Manchester's open mic scene, join us to celebrate and share music and art at Altogether Otherwise.

    At this evening open mic, you are invited to perform whatever you feel comfortable with. Featured artists will share longer performances throughout the evening.

    A sound setup and house guitar (and hopefully a house keyboard!) will be provided for all, and you are encouraged to bring your own instruments as you wish.If you would like to ask any questions, join the list of performers or enquire about doing a longer featured set, contact @rabbitwanda on Instagram or email wandaroslyn@gmail.com.

    
    

    Bring your own drinks!