The Alchemy of Colour: Print, Pigment and Paint Workshop at The John Rylands Library

Explore the ways in which Manchester helped shape and reinforce the ideas of the fathers of communism, Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx.

In a live, 24-hour performance, Ai Weiwei will place himself back inside a room that once governed every aspect of his daily life.

Whether you have never put pencil to paper or have been honing your artistic skills for years, Bee Creative studio runs life drawing sessions for people of all abilities.

Four editions in, the Manchester Open has become both a biennial survey of the region’s creative output and a genuine leveller for artistic talent.

History, power and empire collide in Button Up! – Aviva Studios’ major new exhibition by the world-leading artist and activist, Ai Weiwei.

Lowry celebrates its 25th anniversary with a spectacular splash of colour from internationally renowned French artist Camille Walala.

45 prints from one of Britain’s most important printmaking studios go on public display in Liverpool for the first time since entering the university’s collection.

From Mario to Sonic and Pong to Fortnite, play your way through five decades of the best video games. Fun and educational. Win-win.

Check out the ways you can get hands on creatively with workshops at FACT in Liverpool, as well as taking their daily guided tour.