Calling local poets, storytellers, spoken word artists and singer/songwriters for an informal evening of open mic and featured artists. Sign-up sheet closes at 7.45 on the night, or sign up in advance on our website: http://www.ampmcr.com/contact
Don’t miss this chance to connect with local talent, and keep an eye out for announcements on our amazing featured artists!
Herbivorous is an independent vegan restaurant, with this new permanent venue now open in Withington.
Wilderness Records has equal amounts of comfort and thrills, with their extensive genre spanning vinyl collection that sits along side a great place to grab a cosy coffee.
The first all-vegan desserts parlour in the North, also sold at high-profile venues such as the Deaf Institute, Greens, Croma and more.
Manchester’s first ever Japanese sake bar, Monkey Trio, is unique in the city. Visit for an evening of quiet luxury.
A social enterprise cum neighbourhood venue in the heart of Withington. Expect anything from pop up food events, to vintage markets, to film screenings and art sessions.
Lotus Vegetarian Kitchen is a meat-free Chinese restaurant in Manchester’s Withington.
Withington’s Lentils and Lather is a top destination for a wide range of sustainable, plastic-free and zero waste products.
A Taste Of Honey is a charming deli (and CBD store) based in West Didsbury on the popular Burton Road.
Cafe, bar, and live music venue in Fallowfield. Also hosts regular film nights and literature events.
A shrine to all that is understated and beautiful, Moth is a small independent shop in Didsbury that is well worth a visit.
Freshly-made, delicious Nepalese and Indian food at this long-standing Didsbury restaurant.
Sett is an art café in West Didsbury, one of the areas many thriving independent businesses.
Take your pick from The Little Library’s carefully curated collection of classics and new releases, adding a recently read book of your own as a replacement.
free entry
Elizabeth Gaskell’s House and award-winning garden is a must-see for literature lovers, with a book sale on the second Sunday of the month.
from £6
Each year, the team at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House picks one of the famous 19th-century author’s texts to take a deep dive into: in 2024, it’s Wives and Daughters.
from £5.00
Browse a varied and well curated selection of second-hand books at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House in Manchester’s best second-hand book sale.
from £0.00
Young persons writing and performing workshops based at HOME in the heart of Manchester.
free entry
The Portico Library’s latest exhibition, Weird As Folk, runs through to November and invites you to explore and reimagine folklore via texts selected from the collection, which includes 100 books of English folklore.
free entry
We love a library, we ain’t gonna lie, so when we heard that Joe Devlin’s modified bookmarks had found a home in the pop-up display area of the Portico, well.
free entry
This year's Manchester Literature Festival tickets are being snapped up, and festival fever is also taking hold in the suburbs as well as further afield.
Develop a new skill with this month's workshop and learning based tours and activities guide.
From intricate textiles to a medieval poem-inspired arts festival, there is lots of new art to see before the autumn rains start for good.
Summer is in full swing and Manchester and the north is brimming with fun activities for families.
Look out for Widescreen Weekend, a celebration of Women of the West and a Leeds Cinema Crawl as we head into leafy Autumn.
Punchy verbatim shows, comedy festivals and rave-fuelled Shakespeare feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
From synth pop and jazz punk to meditative piano and Indian classical, read about the autumn shows that have piqued our interest.
Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
