The Manchester Weekender 2012: This is how it was.

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Culture Guides

Cinema

David Bowie, Japanese classics and some early spooky screenings all feature in this month’s cinema guide.

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Jadé Fadojutimi at The Hepworth Wakefield

Exhibitions

Enjoy these brand new exhibitions (and hide from the late summer downpours) opening this month in Manchester and the North.

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Families

As we say bye to the summer holidays and begin to welcome in the cooler months, Manchester’s events and activities continue to bring joy and fun to families.

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Author Thea Lenarduzzi

Literature

There are plenty of online readings and live launches as Manchester and the North welcomes some great writers with book festival season getting underway, and there are loads of new spoken word nights and open mics to check out…

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Music

Autumn’s a fine old time for gigs in Manchester and the North. From otherworldly folk to life-affirming soul, here are our top picks for October onwards.

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Theatre in Manchester and the North

Theatre

As the new theatre season gets ready to launch, we champion some of the star performances happening over the next few months.

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Classical Music in Manchester and the North

We preview the standout classical music events and venues in Manchester and the north.

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Food and Drink

Explore the best restaurants and bars in Manchester and the North as we head into autumn.

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Tours and Activities

Every season change is an excuse to try something new, and when it comes to tours and activities, autumn delivers!

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Destination Guides

York Castle Museum

Things to do in York

Father John Misty and Friends at The Piece Hall

Things to do in West Yorkshire

Things to do in the North East

Chester

Things to Do in Cheshire