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New year, new arts and cultural adventures.
Blow away the January blues and get out and about with these great exhibitions, gigs, live literature events, theatrical journeys and much more.
And if you’re on the Veganuary hype, check out our guides to Vegan food in Manchester, Vegan Food in Liverpool and Vegan Food in Leeds.
Happy New Year!
Still showing this month
The Little Library in Spinningfields
Take your pick from The Little Library’s carefully curated collection of classics and new releases, adding a recently read book of your own as a replacement.
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.
Old Dock Tours, Liverpool
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.
Magic in this Country: Hepworth, Moore and the Land at the Hepworth Wakefield
Discover the organic inspiration behind the work of Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore and others in the new show at the Hepworth Wakefield.
The Art of the Potter: Ceramics and Sculpture from 1930 to Now
‘The Art of the Potter: Ceramics and Sculpture from 1930 to Now’ at the Hepworth Wakefield celebrates the gallery’s growing collection of ceramics and sculpture.
If Not Now, When? Generations of Women in Sculpture in Britain, 1960 – 2022 at The Hepworth Wakefield
‘If Not Now, When? Generations of Women in Sculpture in Britain, 1960 – 2022’ is a new exhibition of sculpture at the Hepworth Wakefield.
Interactive Music Tours at Old Chapel Music CIC
Old Chapel Music studio in Holdback, Leeds is offering an interactive historical music tour that opens its doors and ears to the public.
Return of the Gods at The World Museum
Get ready for the drama and grandeur of the ancient world in ‘Return of the Gods’ at Liverpool’s World Museum.
Traces of Displacement
See ‘Traces of Displacement’, the Whitworth’s major new exhibition which uses the gallery’s collection to explore the issue of forced displacement.
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.
Operation Ouch! Food, Poo and You
Step inside a world of food and poo in this fascinating new exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum.
Hamilton at the Palace Theatre
Politically charged, with outstanding performances and a hip-hop soundtrack, there is no doubt Hamilton is one of the most eagerly anticipated shows to visit Manchester this year.
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Winter Entertainment in Spinningfields
Spinningfields always pushes the boat out at Christmas in the entertainment stakes and this year is no exception.
Father’s Day
This year’s Father’s Day is Sunday 18 June. Get out and about and spend some quality time with the old man in Manchester.
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