The eighteenth century equivalent of a gay bar, a Molly House was once a place where men could meet others like themselves, without fear of prosecution and public hanging. These days, the only worry is finding a space at the bar.
Each year, Queer Contact celebrates queer culture as part of LGBT History Month. For the 2015 Festival there' a fabulous mix of music, comedy, fim and performance which truly reflects the diversity of LGBT artists.
Here are Time Out Manchester's top eight from the programme. Visit Contact's website for all events in the festival.