Dwelling | Printmaking Display and Workshops| The Unofficial Stretford Museum | 20th-25th October
Discover Dwelling, a printmaking exhibition by local artist Martin, with free drop-in workshops on 21th and 23th October.
A Block Party | Rainy Heart & Elody | Saturday 30th August 2-11pm
Rainy Heart is teaming up with Stretford-based hi-fi soundsystem collective Elody and Stretford town centre, for A Block Party, an all-day dance event on 30th August 2025, from 2-11pm.
Taking place at a location in Stretford, A Block Party invites people from across the community to come together for a one-of-a-kind celebration of music, creativity and togetherness. Expect an all-day dance party in true Rainy Heart and Elody fashion, complete with art, a killer hifi soundsystem and music to match.
Those familiar with an Elody or Rainy Heart party know the drill: no lineup details, music for dancing and creative expression. The exact location of the A Block Party will be revealed to ticket holders closer to the event.
Rainy Heart and Elody are Manchester based party starters and friends, dedicated to creating one-of-a-kind experiences for music lovers. Founded in Stretford, Rainy Heart have run several highly successful events across Stretford including ‘A Repeat Prescription’ in a former Boots unit and featuring DJs of note such as Luke Una, James Holroyd, Mr Scruff and Bradley Zero. Also based in Stretford, Elody are a hi-fi sound system collective focused on providing music for dancing, and parties for everyone.
Theo, Co-Founder of Elody said:
“A Block Party will be a celebration of how music can facilitate belonging, connect shared experiences, and build community. We’re thrilled to be teaming up with Rainy Heart once again and to be hosting a party in Stretford. Expect great music, plenty of dancing and lots of creative energy. See you there!”
To party all day with Rainy Heart and Elody, book your tickets here.
Words To Die By | Poetry Exhibition | The Unofficial Stretford Museum | 17th & 18th October
Words To Die By is a collection of those poems. It’s a record of still being here, still making things and finding meaning in the ordinary, even while living with a terminal diagnosis.
The Street Trees of Stretford | The Unofficial Stretford Museum | 3rd-8th October
The Street Trees of Stretford by Severine Cochard celebrates 10 notable trees across the town, each with its own character, story and place in Stretford.