This event has ended

Looking for something happening now? Check out upcoming events in Manchester.

See upcoming events →
Waiting On A Friend Past event
LGBTQ+ Event

Waiting On A Friend

Free entry Mixed crowd
Friday, 09 October 2026 · 5:30 PM Blackwell's Bookshop, Manchester, United Kingdom
Free entry

About the event

Natalie Adler in conversation with Monica Pearl

For those that don't know Monica, she is one of Americas biggest LGB+ activists, expat/immigrant New Yorker living in Manchester.

She teaches literature and film and queer studies at the University of Manchester
She is also committed to public engagement, including Intros, In Conversations, and running her famous Queer Salon, a gathering to discuss

Know before you go

Crowd: mixed

Nearby Hotels

via Stay22
Nearby Hotels
Loading map…

University Green, 146 Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9GP, UK, Manchester, Manchester, gb Open in Maps →

Our three picks · Manchester

via Stay22
Budget pick
3-5 Portland Street, Manchester

City-centre hotel on Portland Street facing Piccadilly Gardens, about five minutes' walk from Canal Street.

Mid-range pick
3 Canal Street, Manchester

Small hotel with a bar-restaurant at 3 Canal Street, in the middle of Manchester's Gay Village.

Luxury pick
37 Peter Street, Manchester

Five-star hotel in the former Free Trade Hall on Peter Street, with an indoor pool, sauna and Jacuzzi.

Last verified: 27 Sep 2026 Source: meetup.com Report an issue

Stay in the Loop

Get the latest LGBTQ+ events and venue openings in your inbox.

Enter your email to receive Pride event updates and new-venue alerts.

Already a subscriber? Unsubscribe

Your privacy choices. We use cookies to run GayOut and, with your consent, measure usage. Learn more