Our guide to what you can do in and around Oldham this weekend

The Kitchen Sink

Planet Mercy event day for children, Off the Rails Comedy Club fundraiser, a wide variety of theatre shows, art exhibitions on the topic of hate crime, special lantern building workshops, free infant massage sessions, police information stalls, adult arts and crafts, LGBT Foundation’s Projects and Sunday jam sessions - lots to do around Oldham. 

• Events happening all weekend 

Rattle of a Simple Man – Fri 9 & Sat 10 Feb, Lyceum Theatre, 7.30pm
This touching and poignant comedy was the first play written in 1964 by actor and playwright Charles Dyer.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50758/

The Kitchen Sink – Oldham Coliseum Theatre, Fri 9 Feb, Sat 10 Feb & Sun 11 Feb, 7.30pm
Theatre production set in Withernsea, East Yorkshire, telling the story of one family over one year.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/50701/

LGBT Foundation’s Project: Let’s talk about sex exhibition – Gallery Oldham, Fri 9, Sat 10 & Sun 11 Feb
The history of safer sex campaigning in Greater Manchester and stories of those involved and affected in the past three decades will take centre stage in a new exhibition and video history project being launched to coincide with LGBT History Month.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/52879/

Free infant massage sessions – Ashram in the Attic, Fri 9 & Sat 10 Feb
Fantastic environment to relax & socialise following the sessions with a lovely brew and a piece of cake in the cafe!
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/52998/

• Friday 9 February 

Greater Manchester's Hate Crime Awareness Week 2018: Police Information Stall – Oldham Market Hall, 10am – 12pm
Hate crime is an act of violence or hostility that is directed at a person or group because of who they are or what they think they are. It comes in many different forms and as it goes unreported, many events are taking place in Oldham to help those suffering in silence.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/53101/

Website Surgery – Hack Oldham, 12pm – 2pm
Looking to set up a website for your business or organisation? Need help understanding domains and hosting? Want to know how to market your website? Confused by SEO and PPC? Our website surgery can help.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/52454/

For a full list of Friday’s events see the Oldham Times Events Diary
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=09-02-2018&searchtype=date

• Saturday 10 February 

Off the Rails Comedy Club – The Royal George, doors open 8pm
With Sean Meo, Justin Moorhouse, Tom King and MC Rob Riley, this is a fundraising show for St Anne's Rugby Club.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/53003/

Dovetales International Trust Dinner, Speech, Arts, Crafts and Games – Dovestones International Trust, 1pm – 4pm
In honour of Greater Manchester’s Hate Crime Awareness week, there will be a speech in the morning about hate crime and crafts and games during the afternoon.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/53105/

Adult Arts and Crafts Activities for Hate Crime Awareness Week – Greenhill Football Club, 12pm
For all the community.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/53103/

Digital Drop In – Hack Oldham, 10am – 3pm
A chance to get help with you basic IT questions, bring in your device for advice and tips, or get advice on what kind of device will suit your needs.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/52427/

Illuminate Arts Festival: Special Lantern Building Workshop – Gallery Oldham
In the build-up to the festival, special lantern building workshops are also taking place on 3, 10, 14 and 15 February. Oldham Library will also be hosting AdaAdaAda, an interactive theatre production and a rocket making workshop.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/52869/

For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Oldham Times Events Diary
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=10-02-2018&searchtype=date 

• Sunday 11 February

‘Reflections of Love and Hate Crime’ Arts Project – Café Mandels, 1pm – 4pm

This is organised in partnership with Oldham Play Action Group and Right Opportunities CIC to create a series of large wooden framed mirrors decorated by participants to explore questions and issues around hate crime.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/53106/

The Legendary Jam Session – Whittles Oldham, 6pm – 9pm
Jam session every Sunday.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/53005/

Hack the Space – Hack Oldham, 11am – 4pm
A quarterly meetup for members to deal with the big jobs around the space. Free food for all those that come to help!
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/52430/

Planet Mercy Event Day - Madina Institute Mosque and Community Hub, 3.30pm – 5.30pm
This event ran by Planet Mercy will include hate crime-themed; presentations, short talks, arts and crafts, a children’s performance, a workshop and a performance on diversity.
http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/53107/

For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Oldham Times Events Diary http://www.oldhamtimes.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=11-02-2018&searchtype=date

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