A Whalley Range institution, The Carlton Club is a social club with fully licensed bar, snooker tables and dance floor. There’s often live music at the weekends and it is home to long established nights such as Home on the Range, We Are Family, Psychedelic Disco Tech, One Tree Island as well as cabaret nights and art classes.
Check out the autumn season at Z-arts, packed with magic, fun and stories.
free entry
A delightful new show, full of sparkle and song, plays at Z-arts on the first weekend of December, suitable for everyone aged 4 and up.
from £9.00
Sunday drop in workshops to keep you feeling festive and creative throughout winter at Hulme Community Garden Centre.
free entry
Salvi’s Pasta Classes are an opportunity for people to learn the skills and secrets of exceptional pasta making.
from £55.00
Renaissance Nuremberg comes alive in this must-see exhibition of prints by Albrecht Dürer, the leading figure of Europe’s print revolution.
free entry
Through 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
Enjoy fun and creative activities designed to encourage your little ones to play freely in the fresh air, while exploring nature and the outdoors with family and friends.
free entry
See ‘Traces of Displacement’, the Whitworth’s major new exhibition which uses the gallery’s collection to explore the issue of forced displacement.
free entry
The British Muslim Heritage Centre, or BMHC as it’s also know, was formerly the GMB National College. This 18th century Grade II listed building is located in the heart of Manchester and situated within 8 acres of attractive greenery.
A great little pub which is also a microbrewery. Much loved by locals, it has a great selection of beer and plays great music, with live jazz at the weekends.
St. Margaret’s Church is a Christian community that prides itself on being dynamic, creative, inclusive and supportive.
Seven Limes Pottery is a friendly studio located in Manchester. They offer a range of courses and classes.
A vibrant community space in Chorlton, St Werburgh’s Church Hall hosts regular events.
The Thirsty Korean in Chorlton is a delightful restaurant. Not only serving delicious and authentic food but cultivating an authentically warm atmosphere.
The Font is a popular bar in Chorlton which serves up a great selection of beers and cocktails as well as an ever changing food menu.
The Chorlton branch of Mary & Archie is a popular bar in the South Manchester suburb, with a sun-trap beer garden that’s hard to beat in this area.
An ever popular food cooperative in Chorlton who stock a wide-range of locally and ethically sourced organic, fruit, veg and fair trade products.
A small but perfectly formed vintage and second hand store in one of Manchester’s premium suburbs, Chorlton.
CBD Manchester is a charming cafe in the centre of Chorlton, serving up a range of food and drinks, with the added option of CBD.
Henry C is an intimate neighbourhood bar in Chorlton, serving up superb quality drinks.
Keep warm with festive feasts, Hollywood stars and 90s nostalgia across the North's cinemas this December.
Provocative new writing, glitzy burlesque and big budget shows, our theatre guide spans the festive season and beyond.
It might be curl-up-with-a-book season, but there's lots to get out and about for and plenty of events where you can stock up on new reads.
Spotlighting global artists who all, in one way or another, break the mould, we preview the best gigs happening this side of Christmas and beyond.
Festive frolics, monstrous theatre and magical outdoor adventures all feature in our latest picks of things to do with the family.
While rainy late autumn may not be the most energising of seasons, there is plenty of new art to see and inspire this month!
We're unapologetically entering into the Christmas spirit here at Tours and Activities with some alternative festive fun.
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North for the upcoming winter months.
