Fred’s Ale House
Sarah-Clare Conlon, Literature Editor
Home of six real ales, coffee house, art gallery, live music, Verbose spoken word, pop-up pizza…
Home of six real ales, coffee house, art gallery, live music, Verbose spoken word, pop-up pizza…
Join this series of fun, relaxed workshops and learn how to get started with turning your life experiences into compelling short stories.
from £75.00Taking over the stunning Grade II listed Victoria Baths this October, Indy Man Beer Con brings together the best breweries from across the world.
from £14.50Get lost in the charm and beauty of this well loved heritage bath house as you discover Victoria Baths.
from £0.00The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair is back, with gorgeous designs and wonderful workshops, set in the glamour of Manchester’s Victoria Baths.
from £7Through a fantastic collection of classical and contemporary artists’ work, ‘(Un)Defining Queer’ examines the use of language, histories and narratives to explore what ‘queer’ really means today. free entry
MIF23’s ‘Economics The Blockbuster – It’s not Business as Usual’ at the Whitworth brings together business, art and community needs.
free entryRenaissance Nuremberg comes alive in this must-see exhibition of prints by Albrecht Dürer, the leading figure of Europe’s print revolution.
free entrySee ‘Traces of Displacement’, the Whitworth’s major new exhibition which uses the gallery’s collection to explore the issue of forced displacement.
free entryHigh-quality Italian food in Levenshulme, with friendly staff and an ever-changing but always excellent menu.
Bankley Studios and Gallery is an artist-run gallery space and artists studios in Levenshulme, Manchester. It currently houses over 30 artists working across a range of disciplines including painting, textiles, photography, installation, sculpture and ceramics.
Jandol is a Lebanese restaurant in Levenshulme, serving up stunning food with a warm welcome.
One of the best in the city, Levenshulme Market brings new businesses, arts and lots of delicious food to a carpark in Levenshulme on a weekly basis.
Gaijin Dumpling House serves up steamed dumplings and innovative versions of classic East Asian dishes.
An intimate and well-stocked wine bar at the heart of Levenshulme that plays host to a range of quality workshops and food-based events.
Cosy, colourful bar in Levenshulme. Station Hop is an independent tap house and bottle shop, located close to Levenshulme station.
Levenshulme’s Sips & Dips serves up excellent Lebanese food at pocket-friendly prices.
A woman-owned and woman-ran neighbourhood bakery in Levenshulme, serving fresh cakes and pastries daily.
Station South is a cycle cafe, bar, bike workshop and urban garden based in Levenshulme, based on the site of an old railway station.
A former Carnegie library, now operating as a community-powered arts venue.
A bar and event space, The Talleyrand is one of several establishments helping to make Levenshulme a destination in its own right.
School's back and we're heading towards autumn! Here are some of the best family friendly events and activities to keep the kids busy.
From post punk legends to the leading lights of modern shoegaze, read about the most exciting artists playing in Manchester and the North this autumn.
We’re crowning October the month of painting prizes! From Birkenhead to Huddersfield, biennials are showcasing the best of contemporary painting.
The best new venues and revamped food and drink menus in Manchester and the North as we head into autumn.
With literature festival season starting its engines, we select our top picks, alongside some standout launches and readings.
A true crime rock musical, contemporary dance and punchy new writing feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
Get inspired to make the most of autumn with day trips, pumpkin carving and ghosts in this month's Tours and Activities guide.
Halloween's on the horizon, but there are some big film festivals to dive into first.