Manchester Jewish Museum

Maimonides from Scratch

Stop-motion animation, storyboarding and graphic novel design emerging from children’s workshops at Manchester Jewish Museum and in Marseille explore themes that defined the life and legacy of the rabbi, philosopher and doctor Maimonides. The works, which focus on movement, language and interactions, consider the scholar’s ideas, which were shaped by Jewish, Greek and Islamic intellectual traditions.

Until 24 June

M8 8LW. 08432 080 500. www.manchesterjewishmuseum.com

Thursday 16 April

From the Tigris to the Thames

Iraqi artist Linda Dangoor launches her second cookbook. From the Tigris to the Thames features personal memoir entries and recipes, reflecting on the idea of home and belonging. The session includes an interview, Q&A, book signing and tasters.

6pm. £45. Manchester Jewish Museum, M8 8LW. www.manchesterjewishmuseum.com

Sunday 26 April

The Wireless Operator: The Mancunian Jewish Sailor who Invented the Modern Drug Trade

Dr David Tuch presents his recent book, which exposes the true story of his cousin, Harold Derber, a Manchester-born Jewish sailor whose expertise in smuggling contributed to the modern drug trade. Discover Derber’s journey, from his various experiences with global conflict to his involvement in the ‘mothership’ trafficking model, to his role in the surge of marijuana imports into America.

6.30pm. £10, £8 concs. Manchester Jewish Museum, M8 8LW. www.manchesterjewishmuseum.com

Sunday 22 March

Think of England

Richard Hawkins new film reinstates the theory that ‘the first casualty of war is truth’. It’s World War II on the Orkneys, and a disparate group have been ordered to produce three hardcore pornographic films to raise troop morale. This seemingly simple order takes a darker turn, exploring more to the roles people are coerced into playing and the boundaries they’re willing to cross. This screening, shown as part of Manchester Film Festival following its premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival earlier this month, will be followed by a Q&A with director Hawkins and some cast members.

4.40pm. £9.95. Odeon Manchester Great Northern, M3 4EN. www.manchesterfilmfestival.app

Thursday 12 March

Yiddish Revolutionaries – A Forgotten History

Yovyl present a live experience of song, images and storytelling, shining a light on the European Jewish experience. Their performance explores themes of poverty, resistance, hope and community.

7pm. £16 (£15 concs). Manchester Jewish Museum, M8 8LW. www.manchesterjewishmuseum.com

Wednesday 3 June

Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra

Following the success of their album Still Blooming, which reached number one on the Official Jazz and Blues Albums Chart, actor and producer Jeff Goldblum takes his jazz band, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra on a UK tour. Featuring classic American Songbook favourites as well as contemporary pieces, Goldblum presents his signature piano style and vocal skills.

7.30pm. From £51.50. Manchester Palace Theatre, M1 6FT. www.atgtickets.com

Thursday 23 April

Solomon

Set in Victorian London, Stuart Eggleton’s solo play explores the life of the queer pre-Raphaelite artist Simeon Solomon. Discover what happens when Solomon navigates faith, desire, ambition and identity in a homophobic society, following his meteoric rise in the art world to the public scandal that shattered his career. This show has been recently developed with The Royal Academy of Art, following its premiere at the 2023 Tsitsit Jewish Fringe Festival.

7pm. £14. Manchester Jewish Museum, M8 8LW. www.manchesterjewishmuseum.com