YES on “Regular gig haunts”, a list by Leah Rowan on TheLysts.

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Neighborhood
Off Oxford Road, Charles Street
Typical genre/booking
Indie, left‑field pop, dance, DIY nights across four floors
Capacity vibe
Basement and Pink Room are sweaty and intimate; roof terrace is pure pre‑gig faff
Best spot to stand
Pink Room, just behind the sound desk – sweet spot for both sound and people‑watching
Bar situation
Busy but fair; ground floor bar is your half‑time pit stop
Price bracket
££ drinks, plenty of cheapish tickets if you watch the listings
Address
38 Charles Street, Manchester M1 7DB
City
Manchester
My take
My default answer to “any gigs on?” You can start with pizza, end in the basement, and accidentally blow your monthly fun budget in one building.