What's on near Amma’s Canteen
A lost recording of the opening moments of the Strangeways Protest sits at the centre of Richard Hards’ exhibition at Moon Grove.
Free entry
Paintings, installations and 500 years of Sikh wisdom are brought together in the service of personal and collective healing.
Free entry
Epic architecture, hidden green spaces and ideas that changed the world. Explore the rich history of achievement at The University of Manchester.
From £20.00
Charlie Mackesy’s much-loved story comes to life with live orchestral music, a beautiful animated film and plenty of festive fun.
From £10.00
Wallace and Gromit return to the big screen, with a live brass band music bringing a fresh twist to their much-loved adventure.
From £10.00
Prokofiev’s deceptively triumphant Fifth Symphony meets the formidable technical demands of Rachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto.
From £10.00
Bowie’s Berlin experiments, Fleetwood Mac’s break-up anthems and Queen’s stadium-fillers from 1977 are reimagined for an orchestra.
From £10.00
Violinist Elena Urioste and pianist Tom Poster make their Manchester debut as a duo, and the audience gets a say in what they perform.
From £10.00Where to go near Amma’s Canteen
Japanese sushi and ramen restaurant on High Street, Northern Quarter, founded by Teddy Lee. House-made noodles, eight-hour broths, plus sushi, donburi and vegan options.
at Chorlton Water Park
Relaxed waterside cafe spin-off of the main Tibetan Kitchen restaurant on Upper Chorlton Road.
Popular Caribbean restaurant in the heart of Chorlton.
The Yoga rooms in Chorlton offers a broad range of in-person and online classes, catering to every level and goal.
A small green space on Chorlton’s popular Beech Road with children’s play area.
A tiny, carefully curated independent store in Chorlton.
The Laundrette specialises in pizzas, carbs, cocktails and more carbs.
97 is a smart new cocktail bar from the team behind Tariff & Dale and The Lead Station, based on Beech Road in Chorlton.
The Jane Eyre Chorlton is a charming independent venue, serving up superb cocktails and small plates in South Manchester.
Pub on the corner of Chorlton’s Beech Road with a good selection of ales and an excellent beer garden.
A vibrant community space in Chorlton, St Werburgh’s Church Hall hosts regular events.
Primarily showcasing local talent, as well as regularly hosting events and workshops, this gallery is a joy to visit and a prize possession of its community.
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