For Poppycock! at The Weavers Factory, artist and London DJ Sina Sparrow presents a retrospective of his work, including vivid colour illustrations of some of his favourite music and movie idols, autobiographical hand-drawn comics and zines, and large-format portraits of dead male adult film stars.
On the western edge of the peak district national park, Dovestone is a beautiful reservoir and walking route in amongst the dramatic mountainous landscape.
18th-century village pub serving up a superb range of wines and high-quality food.
The Epic Apart Hotel offers 14 serviced apartments – and is bang-slap in the middle of the Ropewalks district, right behind FACT.
Vapiano is a laid-back Italian restaurant based in Manchester’s revamped Corn Exchange.
Northern Roots is set to become the largest Urban Farm and Eco-Park in the UK, bringing agriculture and outdoor activities to the heart of Oldham.
Hack Oldham is an event space that also offers co-working, community groups and crafting in the heart of Oldham.
Gallery Oldham provides a wide range of exhibitions and activities targeted at different audiences of all ages within Oldham and the surrounding area.
The Yoga Seed is an intimate studio just outside of Oldham town centre. Run by Sharon it offers small classes including a men only class.
Parliament Square is a public space in Oldham Town Centre with restaurants sitting alongside a new seven screen cinema.
The Bank Top Tavern is a pub in Oldham known for its live music and regular events programme.
Recently refurbished, the Stalybridge Civic Hall offers a wide range of rooms and facilities for community usage and events.
The Pankhurst Centre’s new permanent exhibition offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of the people behind the iconic Pankhurst name.
free entry
‘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
The ‘Hybrid Futures’ art project prioritises collective working and sustainability, entering its last phase at Salford Museum and Art Gallery.
free entry
Michael Rakowitz considers the impact of conflict and displacement in his show ‘The Waiting Gardens of the North’ at Baltic.
free entry
Step inside a world of food and poo in this fascinating new exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum.
from £9.00
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
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
‘City of Rivers’ at Weston Park Museum celebrates Sheffield as a water city shaped by its rivers through the medium of art.
free entry
Ealing Studios and the best of Ryan Gosling are amongst our film highlights this month.
Eclectic as ever. You'll find Bollywood musicals, scratch nights and anarchic Shakespeare in our pick of the performative crop.
Take a look at our top recommendations for restaurants and bars to check out this spring.
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...
From creative activities, poo-themed science and family theatre, check out our latest picks of fun things to do with the family.
Gazing longingly towards the good times that will accompany the surely imminent sun, we take a look at the best music festivals coming up in Manchester and Salford.
Traditional painting takes a step back this month to make way for some excellent photography, sculpture and multimedia exhibitions around the North.
Try something new, explore somewhere different, learn a new skill with our tours and activities guide.
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.
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North to visit in 2024.
