The Power of the Placebo Effect at The Lowry

Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black present a new dance double bill by the award-winning choreographer Mthuthuzeli November and Franco-British artist Sophie Laplane.

Offering an unflinching exploration of gender and power in contemporary arts, this brave and witty performance asks the audience: why is it still so difficult for female artists to succeed?

Thrilling, audacious, witty and emotive, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake returns to Salford. If you haven’t seen it before, now’s your chance.

You’ve got another chance to catch the awe-inspiring Rambert with their celebrated dance-theatre show, inspired by the hit TV show Peaky Blinders.

Northern Monk, one of Leeds’ best breweries, is kicking off the weekend with a brewery tour to kick start your Saturday afternoon.

Try your hand at stand up comedy with an eight week intensive course with Dave Williams in the Frog and Bucket’s School of Comedy.

The Old Dock tour is a treat for younger and older visitors alike, fans of Liverpool’s maritime past, and anybody curious about local history.

Enter into the world of Salsa dancing with expert guidance and a friendly community at Instituto Cervantes Manchester.

Learn to sew with the friendly experts and sustainability enthusiasts at Stitched Up with this three week introduction to sewing.

Sí Manchester’s daily tour is a brilliant way to get an overview of the city with tours running in both English and Spanish.

A seasonal supply of wellbeing courses and creative workshops to maintain or foster positive mental health in the over 55s.

Groundwork are encouraging young people to engage in environmental social action projects, through nature based activities.