Plus more events and activities at Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse this August
IF you're the type of person who isn't fully relaxed unless you've got a pen, paper, and preferably, a pint, all within close reach, there's a night coming up for you at Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse in Ancoats.
They're hosting a Doodle Class with illustrator Dave Draws. He's best known for his doodle maps (not to be confused with Google maps) which have featured on tea packets, gin bottles, and as attention-grabbing wall murals, here and abroad.
At the class, you'll doodle your own personalised map to take home, with Dave to guide you. And there's a pint of Seven Bro7ers beer included in the ticket price.
It's just one of the events at Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse this August, alongside quiz nights, art nights, book clubs and lots of live music. Check out the full listings below.
Rosita – Live Music Thursdays
Thursday 8 August, 7pm, free
She learned her craft at Paul McCartney's LIPA and her original pop-soul music has been featured on BBC Introducing amongst other places. Catch Rosita before she hits the big time with this one-off gig at Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse.
Dave Draws Doodle Class
Wednesday 14 August, 6.30pm-9pm, £25
Dave Draws brings his unique mapping style to Ancoats. With Dave to guide you, you'll create your own personalised map of a place of your choice. All you need is an idea of the area you wish to draw. All pens and paper will be provided, as will a crisp pint of any Seven Bro7hers beer to start you off.
Ben Metcalf – Live Music Thursdays
Thursday 15 August, 7pm, free
Ben will be playing a range of acoustic covers, which may or may not include The Killers, a brilliant Coldplay-Bastille mash-up, and an Irish folky take on the theme tune to Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Ancoats Book Club
Wednesday 21 August, 7pm, free
There's nothing like a few drinks to get the book chat flowing. This month's title is The Milk Lady of Bangalore: An Unexpected Adventure by Shoba Nanayan. For info on how to get involved, email ancoatsbookclub@gmail.com.
Claire Victoria & Alex Hill – Live Music Thursdays
Thursday 22 August, 7pm, free
Fiddle player and vocalist Claire Victoria will join forces with keys player Alex Hill to play old-time tunes from the likes of Nina Simone, Bessie Smith, Ray Charles, Billie Holiday and many more. Don't miss it.
PopUp Painting: paint Starry Night
Wednesday 28 August, 7.30pm, £26.99
Unleash your inner artist, pint glass in one hand, paintbrush in the other. And you don't need any experience or equipment. The organisers will provide all the art materials and talk you through how to recreate Van Gogh's most famous painting. Have fun playing around with his trademark bold brushstrokes and expressive use of colour. Tickets £26.99
Merge The Birds– Live Music Thursdays
Thursday 29 August, 7pm, free
'Merge The Birds are a rumbunctious bunch of well-aged chaps in daft shirts bringing you a different spin on classic tunes, merged into mind-bending medleys'. Put it in your diary in permanent marker: they're good.
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