A new installation by Manchester-based artist John Powell Jones, WORK DRINKS is an exploration of performative workaholism, corruption and deception. STOCK Gallery in Levenshulme (Manchester) invites you to take a break from rising and grinding, from working hard to look busy and to join the lazy, the entitled and the workshy for an evening of WORK DRINKS.
A bar and event space, The Talleyrand is one of several establishments helping to make Levenshulme a destination in its own right.
Levenshulme eatery Trove remains a firm favourite with weekend breakfast crowds and weekday café hawks alike, and with good reason.
This indie bookseller is run by husband-and-wife team Ian and Suzy out of Levenshulme Old Police Station.
The Antiques Village in Levenshulme is a regional hypermarket where many dealers buy and sell antiques, pre-war and vintage furniture, fireplaces and collectables.
Nordie is a superb bar and restaurant in the heart of Levenshulme.
Station South is a cycle cafe, bar, bike workshop and urban garden based in Levenshulme, based on the site of an old railway station.
Levenshulme’s Sips & Dips serves up excellent Lebanese food at pocket-friendly prices.
Jandol is a Lebanese restaurant in Levenshulme, serving up stunning food with a warm welcome.
Bankley Studios and Gallery is an artist-run gallery space and artists studios in Levenshulme, Manchester. It currently houses over 30 artists working across a range of disciplines including painting, textiles, photography, installation, sculpture and ceramics.
Gaijin Dumpling House serves up steamed dumplings and innovative versions of classic East Asian dishes.
High-quality Italian food in Levenshulme, with friendly staff and an ever-changing but always excellent menu.
A woman-owned and woman-ran neighbourhood bakery in Levenshulme, serving fresh cakes and pastries daily.
The Pankhurst Centre’s new permanent exhibition offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of the people behind the iconic Pankhurst name.
free entry
The ‘Hybrid Futures’ art project prioritises collective working and sustainability, entering its last phase at Salford Museum and Art Gallery.
free entry
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
‘City of Rivers’ at Weston Park Museum celebrates Sheffield as a water city shaped by its rivers through the medium of art.
free entry
If you’re hunting for the perfect present – a Factory International Gift Membership could be just the ticket.
from £45.00
Get ready for the 2024 Whitworth exhibitions programme – from textiles and painting to video and Turner prize nominees.
free entry
Sublime Symmtery: William De Morgan examines the artist’s intricate designs on ceramic objects and the mathematical principles behind them.
from £0.00
Sylvia Snowden’s visceral paintings are best experienced at first hand so visit the Hepworth Wakefield to see this fascinating display.
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