Manchester Astronomical Society
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Manchester Astronomical Society
Long-lasting organisation with regular meetings and telescope sessions in the 1902 Godlee Observatory.
What's on near Manchester Astronomical Society
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Four-Fold Reverie at PINK
Four-Fold Reverie at PINK in Stockport is a solo exhibition by artist Pippa Eason, and encompasses sculpture, sound, scent and film.
Free entry
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Rock and Goal Tour
Join Joe Feeley a Mancunian through and through, who guides you into Manchester’s two pillars of cultural excellence with his Rock and Goal tour.
From £9.99
WHP25: Overmono at Depot Mayfield
Electronic powerhouse duo Overmono return to The Warehouse Project to curate a show featuring a huge line-up of pals at the top of their game.
From £49.50
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SUPERMASSIVE at Depot Mayfield
Part interactive gallery, part surreal playground – SUPERMASSIVE crash lands on the rooftop of Depot Mayfield this summer.
From £16
Book Binding Workshop at Portico Library
Join Barry Clark at the Portico Library for a mindful day of book binding, meeting new people and sharing a heritage craft.
From £80.00
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The Songs The Morning Sang at the Portico Library
‘The Songs The Morning Sang’ is the result of a creative collaboration between poet Ian McMillan and photographer Andrew Brooks.
Free entry
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Holly Graham: The Warp / The Weft / The Wake at Manchester Art Gallery
Manchester Art Gallery presents: ‘Holly Graham: The Warp / The Weft / The Wake’, a show that takes a closer look at the the exploitative legacy of the cotton industry.
Free entry
The Peterloo Massacre Tour
Visit key locations associated with a moment that helped shape the future of the nation, tracing the footsteps of those who stood for change.
From £20.00Where to go near Manchester Astronomical Society
Manchester
Bondi Bowls
Bondi Bowls is the perfect spot to grab a healthy lunch without compromising on flavour.
Manchester
Samsi
Long-standing Japanese restaurant on Whitworth Street in Manchester with a pleasingly affordable menu.
Manchester
Tribeca
Large bar/music venue on Sackville Street in Manchester city centre.
Canal Street
Richmond Tea Rooms
An eccentrically decorated place that cunningly offers homemade breakfasts, lunches and high teas alongside some stronger stuff for cocktail hour.
Manchester
Great North Pie Co Kampus
Home of some of the North’s best pies, Great North Pie Co is Kampus’s latest addition to their food and drink lineup.
Manchester
Higher Ground
Higher Ground is a restaurant in Manchester city centre, showcasing the skills of former Where The Light Gets In Head Chef Joseph Ottaway.
Manchester
Cloudwater Beer Hall
The celebrated Cloudwater Brewery is opening a beer hall at the thriving Kampus development in Manchester’s Gay Village, featuring a full kitchen.
Manchester
The Crepe & Waffle House
The Crepe & Waffle House serves up a huge range of high quality sweet and savoury crepes and waffles.
Manchester
Abeja Tapas
Authentic Southern Spanish tapas available in an artisan gift box.
Manchester
MAYA Manchester
MAYA is a stylish new restaurant and bar on the corner of Canal Street and Chorlton Street in central Manchester.
Manchester
MAYA Manchester Restaurant
MAYA is a high-end new restaurant on the corner of Canal Street and Chorlton Street in central Manchester.
Manchester
Bar Pop
Nightclub identifying as an ‘IndieDiscoElectroHomoMadHiphopBritPopFunkyKindaShagtasticQueerThing’, Bar Pop on Manchester’s vibrant Canal Street is known for its friendly atmosphere.
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August brings a huge LGBTQ+ film festival, plus a reggae classic and a spotlight on Japanese animation.
Theatre in the North
From outdoor shows to drama in the dark, our theatre guide celebrates genre-pushing work, new writing and contemporary performance.
Music in the North
From Lyra Pramuk’s sacred synths to the sugar rush of YAANG, our latest music picks bring ritual, rebellion and ridiculous levels of fun.
Tours and Activities in the North
"Tours, tours, tours!" If this month's Tours and Activities guide were a sentient speaking person, this is what it would say.
Food and Drink in the North
Take some eating-out tips from our August guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Literature Events in the North
Our latest round-up features plenty of one-off live literature events to wrap your ears about, so get those diaries ticking over...
Family things to do in the North
August and beyond brings all sorts of family joy - with a huge amount of science, creativity and more.