Intimate at The Old Courts, Wigan
Creative Tourist
A playful and thought-provoking exhibition bringing together work by 20 North West and London based artists working in painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, print, video and digital art.
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Liverpool
Nova Scotia Liverpool
Laid-back elegant dining space opposite the Museum of Liverpool.
Manchester
MAYA Manchester
MAYA is a stylish new restaurant and bar on the corner of Canal Street and Chorlton in central Manchester.
Manchester
Medlock Canteen
Medlock Canteen combines Parisian bistro style dining with a 50s diner look and feel.
Manchester
New Wave Ramen
New Wave Ramen is a stylish, friendly Japanese ramen bar and restaurant on Tib Lane in the heart of Manchester.
Northern Quarter
Lamb of Tartary
Lamb Of Tartary serves up high-end British cuisine, courtesy of Shaun Moffat, of Edinburgh Castle fame.
Manchester
The Mezz
at AO Arena
at AO Arena
The Mezz is the new VIP area at the AO Arena, offering high-end food and drinks with great views of the stage.
City Centre
Capri’s Cucina Italiana
The King Street area isn’t short of popular Italian restaurants, but none strike quite the same note as Capri’s, where you’ll be greeted like family and served some of the most authentic Neapolitan food in Manchester.
Manchester
Feel Good Club
Our flagship Feel Good Club in Manchester, open 7 days a week, providing a beautiful friendly environment for coffee, brunch, lunch, cocktails and beers with an amazing selection of non alcoholic beverages too.
Ancoats
Finders Keepers
Welcoming waterside bar in New Islington Marina, serving a wide array of carefully-curated cocktails.
Cumbria
The Black Bull Inn
This historic inn serves as an ideal starting point for exploring the Cumbrian countryside.
City Centre
Climat
Highly-regarded wine-led, French-leaning wine bar and rooftop restaurant in the city centre.
Stockport
Vernon Mill Artist Studios
Taking up two floors of a Grade 2 listed former cotton mill, Vernon Mill Artist Studios is a hub of creativity in Stockport.
What's on: Exhibitions
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At Home with the Pankhurst Family at the Pankhurst Centre
The Pankhurst Centre’s new permanent exhibition offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of the people behind the iconic Pankhurst name.
free entry
Until
Erwin Wurm: Trap of the Truth at Yorkshire Sculpture Park
‘Erwin Wurm: Trap of the Truth’ at YSP celebrates the work of the internationally renowned artist with the first major museum show in the UK.
free entry
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Hybrid Futures at Salford Museum and Art Gallery
The ‘Hybrid Futures’ art project prioritises collective working and sustainability, entering its last phase at Salford Museum and Art Gallery.
free entry
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Michael Rakowitz: The Waiting Gardens of the North at Baltic
Michael Rakowitz considers the impact of conflict and displacement in his show ‘The Waiting Gardens of the North’ at Baltic.
free entry
Until
Operation Ouch! Food, Poo and You at the Science and Industry Museum
Step inside a world of food and poo in this fascinating new exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum.
from £9.00
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Unpicking Couture at Manchester Art Gallery
Whether you’re a high-fashion fanatic or just couture curious, Unpicking Couture gets up close and personal with pivotal moments in fashion history.
free entry
Until
Happiness! at Museum of Liverpool
From the famous tickling sticks to his side-kick Dicky Mint, Happiness! brings the story of Ken Dodd and his magical world to life
from £2.50
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Yevonde: Life and Colour at Laing Art Gallery
Laing Gallery spotlights the work of Yevonde, a 20th century trailerblazer in the field of colour photography with an eye for the surreal.
from £7.00Culture Guides
Cinema in Manchester and the North
Ealing Studios and the best of Ryan Gosling are amongst our film highlights this month.
Theatre in Manchester and the North
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Food and Drink in Manchester and the North
Take a look at our top recommendations for restaurants and bars to check out this spring.
Literature Events in Manchester and the North
We've got lots of live literature to check out and plenty of other opportunities for writers and readers alike as the clocks go back...
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Music in Manchester and the North
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Exhibitions in Manchester and the North
Traditional painting takes a step back this month to make way for some excellent photography, sculpture and multimedia exhibitions around the North.
Tours and Activities in Manchester and the North
Try something new, explore somewhere different, learn a new skill with our tours and activities guide.
Classical Music in Manchester and the North
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Best Manchester restaurants to visit in 2024
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