Part of Banff Mountain Film Festival’s Blue Programme, watch a selection of award-winning short films which capture adventure film-makers and explorers as they push themselves to the limits in the most remote and stunning corners of the globe.
Witness unbelievable human-powered feats, life-affirming challenges and mind-blowing cinematography at Hebden Bridge Picture House.
Vocation & Co is a much loved independent bar and kitchen from local Hebden Bridge brewery offering a selection of cask and keg beers.
Small, dynamic and welcoming theatre group producing a programme of five plays annually.
Calder Holmes Park hosts a variety of events throughout the year, as offering a green open space in which to relax by the canal, watching narrowboats slip by.
Woody’s Pizza offer artisan NY style 12″ & 14” dough, skin on fries, killer garlic breads, locally made donuts, ice-cream and more.
The Trades Club is a celebrated small music venue and socialist members cooperative combining standout gigs with support for political cause.
Open four days a week in St. George’s Square car park selling a medley of new goods, second-hand antiques, arts and crafts and local produce.
Independent gallery based in Hebden Bridge.
Learn from master jewellers Robert and Jenny Dutson with their jewellery making workshops and courses at The Workshop.
Vintage boutique selling hand-picked items from the 1930’s onwards, as well as its own made items.
Local, ethical and organic fruit, vegetables and wholefoods, including unpackaged products for customers to fill into their own containers.
Drink? is an indie bottle shop offering a wide selection of craft beer, spirits and natural wine with a new bar out-back.
This independent bookshop has been selling a wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles, children’s books, local history titles, unusual literary gifts and gorgeous stationery for nearly 30 years, and hosts author events, book signings and a writer’s group.
Meet new people, explore contemporary cultural works and learn about Jewish culture with Jewish Culture Club at Manchester Jewish Museum.
free entry
Head into the city for a dreamy summer of live events (many completely free) all by the riverside at Aviva Studios.
free entry
Showroom present a celebration of all thing’s kaiju, of giant monsters, rubber suits, of nuclear horrors, mystical fantasy, and royal rumble free-for-alls. The Godzilla franchise is recognised as the longest continuously running film franchise in history, with 33 Japanese films to its name, and 5 US productions.
from £5.00
Featuring films from hip independent studios and exciting new voices it’s Indie Horror Summer at HOME.
from £7.95
HOME pay tribute to an iconic father-daughter duo, showcasing their lasting contributions to film history.
from £5.95
Star Nhà Ease: Vietnamese Cinema presents a captivating collection of Vietnamese films, each making their debut to UK audiences.
from £5.00
Sheffield Film Festival is a new annual celebration of the rich film heritage and thriving film culture of Sheffield, and the surrounding region.
from £5.00
UrbanArtistry is a new independent movie night dedicated to exploring the craft and culture of street art and graffiti from around the world.
from £5.50
Gearing up for a sunny July? Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Make bread, throw axes, learn costume design and drink beer like you've never done before in this month's Tours and activities guide.
All-dayers make a strong showing in our latest music picks, from dance music marathons to vibrant showcases of South Asian artistry.
School year, complete! And as we say goodbye to what seems like a rather long summer term, we can look forward to the summer holidays, with lots of exciting activities...
This month we look at Indie Horror Summer, outdoor movies, and a brand new film festival in Sheffield.
Interactive circus, arts festivals and new writing, our guide features a show-stopping selection of theatre happening indoors and outside.
In between working out, then working through, your holiday reading pile this summer, find inspiration for your next bookish acquisitions from our selection of live events and exhibitions.
Virginia Woolf and lasers, environmental recovery through wildness and thoughts on motherhood - all this and more in our exhibition top picks!
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.