This Sunday (March 8) is International Women's Day and this year's theme is Breaking Through, a tribute to those women who have achieved and continue to achieve incredible things in the face of adversity. From Moss Side's Emmeline Pankhurst to Manchester University's Marie Stopes, our favourite city boasts a long relationship with some of the most revolutionary and inspirational women throughout history.
To celebrate this, and in honour of those women still fighting, the Manchester calendar is full to bursting with all things female. The full guide is available here, and here are some of the highlights. Don't worry guys, you are more than welcome too.
To celebrate this, and in honour of those women still fighting, the Manchester calendar is full to bursting with all things female. The full guide is available here, and here are some of the highlights. Don't worry guys, you are more than welcome too.
North West Uilleann Pipers
Saturday March 7 12 noon-4pm, Chorlton Irish Club.
Learn how to play a jig with the best of Manchester's female musicians. Whether it is the fiddle you fancy or the pipes you prefer, workshops will help you master the craft just in time for St Patrick's Day.
Saturday March 7 12 noon-4pm, Chorlton Irish Club.
Learn how to play a jig with the best of Manchester's female musicians. Whether it is the fiddle you fancy or the pipes you prefer, workshops will help you master the craft just in time for St Patrick's Day.
Chorlton Irish Club, High Lane, Chorlton. Free entry.
Basic Sound Engineering for Women
Saturday March 7 1-3pm, The Lesbian and Gay Foundation.
If you fancy yourself as the next best thing in sound engineering, head to the LGF on Saturday to learn the basics about PA systems, DJ equipment, microphones, instruments and how to set them up. This free course aims to provide young women with a stepping stone to event management. Places are limited so book now.
Saturday March 7 1-3pm, The Lesbian and Gay Foundation.
If you fancy yourself as the next best thing in sound engineering, head to the LGF on Saturday to learn the basics about PA systems, DJ equipment, microphones, instruments and how to set them up. This free course aims to provide young women with a stepping stone to event management. Places are limited so book now.
The Lesbian and Gay Foundation, Richmond Street, The Village. Free entry.
Breaking Through - Women Throughout History
Breaking Through - Women Throughout History
Sunday March 8, People's History Museum.
Pop down to the PHM for poetry, creative writing and pop-up performances from young women across Manchester in association with the Greater Manchester Youth Network. Together with artist Quina Chapman they deliver their vivid interpretations of what Breaking Through means to them.
Pop down to the PHM for poetry, creative writing and pop-up performances from young women across Manchester in association with the Greater Manchester Youth Network. Together with artist Quina Chapman they deliver their vivid interpretations of what Breaking Through means to them.
March 7 - 17
Listen to inspirational black and minority ethnic women speakers from all walks of life who themselves have broken through barriers in different and exciting ways.
Listen to inspirational black and minority ethnic women speakers from all walks of life who themselves have broken through barriers in different and exciting ways.
Various locations. Free entry.
Wonder Women Tour at John Rylands Library
Wonder Women Tour at John Rylands Library
All month
Behind every beautiful library is the woman that designed it. Take a guided tour of one of the most beautiful libraries in the world and explore the role that Enriqueta Rylands and other women have played in shaping the history of Manchester.
Behind every beautiful library is the woman that designed it. Take a guided tour of one of the most beautiful libraries in the world and explore the role that Enriqueta Rylands and other women have played in shaping the history of Manchester.
John Rylands Library, Deansgate. Free entry.
Sylvia Pankhurst: Everything is Possible Film Screening.
Sylvia Pankhurst: Everything is Possible Film Screening.
Sunday March 22 2:30-4pm, People's History Museum.
A special screening of the 2011 feature length documentary exploring the ideas and campaigns of one of most important women of the twentieth century. With interviews with her son and his wife this film shows the dedication of Sylvia Pankhurst in challenging democracy through the fight for equality.
A special screening of the 2011 feature length documentary exploring the ideas and campaigns of one of most important women of the twentieth century. With interviews with her son and his wife this film shows the dedication of Sylvia Pankhurst in challenging democracy through the fight for equality.
People's History Museum, Left Bank, Spinningfields. Suggested donation £6.
For more information on International Women's Day check out InternationalWomensDay.com and follow #makeithappen and @ManchesterIWD on Twitter.
For more information on International Women's Day check out InternationalWomensDay.com and follow #makeithappen and @ManchesterIWD on Twitter.
See more things to do in Manchester from Time Out.