Stockport is set for a whole host of varied events this weekend.

Art Battle, one of the most anticipated events of the year hits the Merseyway centre on Friday, with many visitors expected from across the country.

Meanwhile, Heritage Open Day takes place across the country, and Stockport is no exception. Of host of town centre events are planned this weekend to celebrate the event.

Theatre and music rounds off a packed week.

Find even more events in our 'What's On' section.

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Art Battle | Merseyway car park | Fri 8 September | 7pm

This event is hugely popular, and attracts visitors from across the country (Image - Alasdair Perry)

In what is to be one of the first large events held in this brutalist icon, 10 artists will be given 30 minutes to create a masterpiece, with the audience deciding the winner. 

Describing the event, the organisers said: "We're 10 years old so we are having a party. A party in a park. A carpark. We love an unconventional venue, so it is only fitting that we host our party in a brutalist 1960's concrete multi-storey carpark. 

"We'll be joined by some of Stockport's finest independent traders, serving a vast array of food and drink, in what promises to be a spectacular showcase event for Stockport, the reigning Town of Culture."

Last year's event took place in the old Debenham's store, drawing an impressive crowd and showcasing a remarkable display of artistic talent, across a variety of different themes and mediums.

No doubt we can expect an equally exciting event at the Merseyway.

Find tickets HERE. 

Ken Ludwig's 'Dear Jack, Dear Louise' | The Garrick | Sat 9 - Sat 16 September | 7.30pm

'Dear Jack, Dear Louise' heads to the Garrick for a week-long run (Image - The Garrick Theatre)

Two strangers exchange letters during World War II and a love story begins. 

Based on the real-life unlikely romance of Ken Ludwig's parents. Jack, a military doctor stationed in Oregon, begins writing to Louise, an aspiring performer in New York, after a match-making nudge from their fathers.

Jack hopes to meet Louise someday, but as the war continues it threatens to end their relationship before it's even started. Dear Jack, Dear Louise is a touching, personal play that celebrates human connection amid hard times.

Find tickets HERE.

Heritage Open Day | Stockport town centre | Sat 9 September

The Underbanks will become a hub of activity as Stockport celebrates its history and culture (Image - Alasdair Perry)

On 9 September, Stockport's underbanks will become a hub of music, making, and more, as it takes part in 'Heritage Open Day'. 

Described as 'England's largest community-led festival of history and culture', Heritage Open Day sees towns and cities across the country celebrate their heritage, community and history through a range of events. 

Stockport is no exception, and will take part in celebrations with a special day in the Underbanks on the 9th from 11am-3pm.

The day will involve a whole host of crafts, live music, morris dancers, talks, and more. Stockport Dungeons will also be open, and the Stockport Heritage Trust will be on hand to answer any questions you might have about the history of Stockport.

What's more, a walking tour will also take place on Sunday 10 and Saturday 16 September, also organised by Heritage Open Days. This stroll will incorporate hundreds of years of Stockport architectural history. Read more about it HERE.

The Stockport Music Story | Stockport Plaza | Thu 14 September | 12pm

The show will celebrate the legacy of Strawberry Studios, founded in 1968 (Image - Alasdair Perry)

Stockport Plaza is hosting a 'unique' live concert celebrating Stockport's long and storied musical history. 

The show will feature a number of local artists playing a range of songs, all of which will have some connection with Stockport. 

The audience can certainly expect some Blossoms songs in the set list, for example, but there will also be tunes from The Beatles, 10cc, Joy Division, The Hollies, and more. 

Certainly, as well as celebrating 'home-grown' talent, the show will showcase the hugely impressive legacy of Strawberry Studios, the Stockport recording studio which has hosted a dizzying number of big names. 

The show will take place on Thursday 14 September at 7.30pm. British Drum Company - the Stockport-based international drum business - will lend assistance, as will Seven Miles Out Records and Stockport Music Map.

Stockport Plaza said of the event: "If you love Stockport and its music legacy, this is a night not to be missed!". 

Find tickets and more information HERE.

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