What's On in Manchester

Noah Kahan - The Great Divide Tour — The Vermont singer-songwriter who turned folk-tinged indie into a global phenomenon brings his Great Divide Tour to the AO Arena tonight, and if his recent run of sold-out shows is anything to go by, this one is going to be something genuinely special. Expect a room full of people who know every word, a voice that sounds even better live, and that rare arena atmosphere where it still somehow feels intimate. Doors at 6:00pm — Check website for tickets.

Shabaka — One of the most restlessly inventive minds in contemporary music, Shabaka takes to the stage at the legendary Band On The Wall at 7:30pm, and if you have not yet witnessed his live performances you are in for a revelation. Since putting down his saxophone to explore electronics, voice, and flute, his sets have become meditative, boundary-dissolving experiences that defy easy categorisation. At £30, it is an evening of music that will stay with you for weeks.

Kelsey Lu — The North American avant-garde cellist and vocalist performs at New Century Locker at 7:00pm, and her ability to weave together classical training, experimental electronics, and raw emotional storytelling makes her one of the most distinctive live acts around right now. The intimate setting of the Locker feels tailor-made for music this transportive. Check the website for ticket prices and availability.

Hatched|| Creatures Comedy Club — For just £1 — yes, one single pound — Creatures Comedy Club is giving you a front-row seat to Hatched, a night built around nurturing new and emerging comedy talent at 7:00pm. It is the kind of room where you discover your new favourite comedian before anyone else does, and the atmosphere crackles with that brilliant unpredictability that only live comedy can deliver. Cheap, cheerful, and genuinely exciting.

Trapdoor Comedy at The Railway — If you want your Monday evening to end with your sides aching, The Railway's Trapdoor Comedy night at 7:30pm is exactly where you need to be. A reliably brilliant grassroots comedy night in a proper pub setting, it has built a reputation for booking acts on the sharp, smart end of the circuit. At £8, it is outstanding value for a night that will have the whole room roaring.

Sea Life Manchester - Standard Entry — Opening its doors from 10:00am, Sea Life Manchester is a brilliant antidote to the grey November morning — a vivid, watery world of sharks, rays, jellyfish, and tropical reef creatures that captivates visitors of absolutely every age. Whether you are bringing small children wide-eyed with wonder or simply fancy something genuinely different for a Monday, there are few more joyful ways to spend a few hours. Check the website for pricing and to book your slot.