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Unmissable things to do in Manchester and the North
Because of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, our usual recommendations for things to do in Manchester and the North are a little different. Until it is safe for culture to return in physical spaces, we bring you the very best online theatre, music, cinema, literature, art and activities from organisations in Manchester and the North, as well as the places to enjoy food and drink.
Virtual Factory: Your Progress Will Be Saved
Your Progress Will Be Saved is a Pre-Factory Event from Manchester International Festival which finds avatar artist and curator LaTurbo Avedon working in Fortnite.
Showroom Summer Season
Sheffield’s Showroom presents a series of free weekly film talks from esteemed academics from both Sheffield Hallam and University of Sheffield.
Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2020 – Online
The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair is back for its 13th edition – this year online – with a handpicked selection of over 160 designer-makers from across the UK.
Amazon with HOME
Created by composer Alex Ho and theatre-maker Elayce Ismail, this stunning fusion of music, text and visuals sees a trip to the Amazon take an unexpected turn.
Nigel Slater’s ‘Toast’ with the Lawrence Batley Theatre
A truly delicious digital theatre experience. Part radio play, part animated film – and every foodie’s dream – this hugely successful play has been adapted for you to enjoy at home.
Sheffield Doc/Fest
Having taken place in Sheffield annually in June, this year Sheffield Doc/Fest extends its activities throughout the rest of the year – both in Sheffield and virtually.
ACTUALQUEST with HOME
The Homemakers series of virtual theatre continues with this interactive, fantasy musical set in and around your own home.
A Manual of Fantastical Zoology with HOME
Featuring a live score and delivered via Zoom, A Manual of Fantastical Zoology is a performative exploration into the psychology of isolation.
Brudenell Social Distancing Club TV
The Brudenell Social Club is running a live stream series of in conversations with acclaimed artists and industry figures.
Posters from the Irish civil rights era – Online with the Working Class Movement Library
Working Class Movement Library presents an online exhibition of powerful posters made by young activists fighting for civil rights in Northern Ireland during the Troubles.
Homemakers
HOME have invited theatre and live art makers to create new works at home, for an audience who are also at home.
Rockets and Blue Lights with BBC Lockdown Theatre Festival
The Royal Exchange’s Rockets and Blue Lights will be performed as part of the BBC’s Lockdown Theatre Festival, a radio festival dedicated to those plays that had their runs cut short by the pandemic.
The Degree Show on Mars – Online
Dust of your space helmets and prepare for take-off. Graduating art students from Liverpool John Moores University present: ‘The Degree Show on Mars’ – a multiverse exhibition responding to the many challenges we are currently facing back on Earth.
Online events at Liverpool Arab Arts Festival
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival goes online from 9 to 18 July, with various events including discussion Writing The Palestinian City, in association with Comma Press, and an evening featuring spoken word artist and performer, and LAAF’s artist-in-residence for 2020, Lisa Luxx.
Word Central online
In association with Flapjack Press and Manchester Libraries, Word Central Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word heads online fortnightly, with a sign-up-in-advance open mic and a guest poet at each event.
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Cinema Online
From our picks of the latest streaming titles, to drive-ins and live digital film events from your favourite venues, we round up the best in lockdown cinema.
Exhibitions
Art and women’s wrestling, Ancient Akkadian gravesites and invented artefacts – check out this month’s pick of exhibitions from across the north.
Families Online
Need some inspiration for online activities and creative family fun? Look no further than our top picks online for families across Manchester and the North.
Literature
From book launches to readings and open mics to creative writing workshops, Live Literature Land has taken to online activities and events like the proverbial duck to water.
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
Lockdown is in full effect but that doesn’t mean we can’t support our favourite bars, restaurants, brewers and food suppliers. Here’s our guide to the best takeaway and delivery Food and Drink in Manchester and the North
Online events
Discover the best things to do online from the organisations we love in Manchester and the North.
Tours and Activities
More online inspiration in this month’s tours and activities guide with French lessons, Life drawing and virtual Tours.
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