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Unmissable things to do in Manchester and the North
Because of the ongoing Coronavirus crisis, we are unable to bring you our usual recommendations for things to do in Manchester and the North. Our thoughts at this time are with our readers and with the organisations and businesses who make the North of England a great place to live and visit. We hope you stay well and look forward to sharing more unmissable events and places with you later in the year.
Here’s our guide to supporting organisations in Manchester and the North.
Save Our Scene – Manchester & Salford
Save Our Scene is an initiative designed to support a community of workers from Manchester and Salford’s night-time music scene. They’re streaming a whopping 12-hour set featuring sets from some of the city’s most loved venues and promoters. Support their Crowdfunder so there’s a scene to enjoy when this is over.
Old Bank Online
The latest things to do from The Old Bank Residency as their twelve-month occupation of a disused bank by creatives moves online to help inspire us all.
Syd Shelton: Rock Against Racism – Online at Gallery Oldham
Gallery Oldham presents an online exhibition of photographs by Yorkshire-born Syd Shelton capturing the legendary Rock Against Racism movement.
Online with Company Chameleon – The Wonder of Dance
Company Chameleon announce a programme of online events running throughout April and May. The Wonder of Dance, from their home to ours.
Translated Fiction Online Book Club – Thirteen Months of Sunrise
Comma Press will discuss Thirteen Months of Sunrise by Rania Mamoun with translator Elisabeth Jaquette as part of their new online book club.
Manchester Camerata – Mini Music Makers
Mini Music Makers is a new series of online videos from Manchester Camerata designed for kids aged 5-7, but can be enjoyed by all the family, and include fun games, music-making, craft and singalongs.
MIF Online Drop In For Artists And Freelance Creatives
MIF’s John McGrath and Mark Ball are running a twice-a-week online sessions for artists and freelancers.
World of Music Choir – Weekly Online Workshop from Band on the Wall
Join award-winning folk singer Bella Hardy for a weekly online workshop of song learning and harmony.
Talking Sense: The changing vocabulary of mind and brain Online
Talking Sense at The Portico Library aims to open up a space for helpful conversations around the future of care.
NT Live: Twelfth Night watch online
Tune in to National Theatre Live’s YouTube channel to see the brilliant Tamsin Greig as Malvolia in a new twist on Shakespeare’s classic comedy of mistaken identity.
Zara In Your Living Room
A soaring musical score, a cast of over 100, cherry pickers, tanks, 3D projections and a mechanical, moving ‘baby’ that’s bigger than a double decker bus.
Stay At Home Activities – Online with National Football Museum
Stay at home and join National Football Museum online for a packed programme of activities for families this Easter.
Manchester Collective x The White Hotel: An Easter Sunday Resurrection
Join Manchester Collective and The White Hotel for their Easter Sunday retrospective, featuring a collection of new poems, artworks and readings, alongside the Collective’s music.
Liverpool Biennial 2020 – The Stomach and the Port
Liverpool Biennial has just announced the list of more than 50 international artists that will be taking part in its 2020 edition.
Manchester Folk Festival 2020
In October 2020, Manchester Folk Festival will be back with another joyous celebration of the best in English folk.
Culture Guides
Exhibitions
Art and women’s wrestling, Ancient Akkadian gravesites and invented artefacts – check out this month’s pick of exhibitions from across the north.
Literature
News of books just out and books worth revisiting, even if you can’t get to the events yourself. Plus a fabulous new exhibition about independent publisher Carcanet, on for the next six months…
Classical Music in Manchester and the North
We preview the standout classical music events and venues in Manchester.
Food and Drink in Manchester and the North
It’s time to find the best restaurants for the weeks ahead. Here’s our guide to the best Food and Drink in Manchester and the North
Tours and Activities
Expect thrills, informative discussion, politically charged tours and wobbly towns in this month’s guide of Tours and Activities.
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