Withington Public Hall Institute
Tom Grieve, Cinema Editor
A social enterprise cum neighbourhood venue in the heart of Withington. Expect anything from pop up food events, to vintage markets, to film screenings and art sessions.
What's on near Withington Public Hall Institute
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Outdoor Art Club at The Whitworth
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
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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.
free entry
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Albrecht Dürer’s Material World at The Whitworth
Renaissance Nuremberg comes alive in this must-see exhibition of prints by Albrecht Dürer, the leading figure of Europe’s print revolution.
free entry
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(Un)Defining Queer at The Whitworth
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
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Ghosts at the Old Library
Levenshulme Old Library has commissioned brand-new festive ghost stories from six writers for three special atmospheric lantern-lit reading events after hours in the Carnegie building.
from £10
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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.
free entry
The Smile at The Apollo
Radiohead side project The Smile have announced a second album and an accompanying tour, coming to The Apollo in March.
from £58.10
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Golden Mummies of Egypt at Manchester Museum
It’s the summer holidays and surprise surprise, there’s a lot of rain! A good excuse to travel back in time to a world of opulence and mystery at Manchester Museum.
free entryWhere to go near Withington Public Hall Institute
Manchester
Fuel Cafe
Withington is home to Fuel Cafe, who serve only vegetarian and vegan food, as well as hosting quiz nights and lively open mics. They are well known for their hangover busting, meat free, full breakfast menu, and the decor is pleasantly found-object-eclectic.
Manchester
Wilderness Records: shop and cafe
Wilderness Records has equal amounts of comfort and thrills, with their extensive genre spanning vinyl collection that sits along side a great place to grab a cosy coffee.
Manchester
Herbivorous Withington
Herbivorous is an independent vegan restaurant, with this new permanent venue now open in Withington.
Manchester
Libertine
Libertine is a wonderful new restaurant and bar based in an old bank, from the talented team behind Cottonopolis and Edinburgh Castle.
Manchester
Ice Shack
The first all-vegan desserts parlour in the North, also sold at high-profile venues such as the Deaf Institute, Greens, Croma and more.
City Centre
Monkey Trio
Manchester’s first ever Japanese sake bar, Monkey Trio, is unique in the city. Visit for an evening of quiet luxury.
Manchester
Lotus Vegetarian Kitchen
Lotus Vegetarian Kitchen is a meat-free Chinese restaurant in Manchester’s Withington.
Burton Road, West Didsbury
Lentils and Lather
Withington’s Lentils and Lather is a top destination for a wide range of sustainable, plastic-free and zero waste products.
Burton Road, West Didsbury
Sofra
Authentic Mediterranean food, including Greek and Lebanese classics, at the heart of Didsbury’s bustling Burton Road.
Manchester
A Taste of Honey
A Taste Of Honey is a charming deli (and CBD store) based in West Didsbury on the popular Burton Road.
Manchester
Greens Didsbury
Simon Rimmer’s Greens is one of the most well-known and respected veggie restaurants in Manchester and the North.
Burton Road, West Didsbury
Moth, Didsbury
A shrine to all that is understated and beautiful, Moth is a small independent shop in Didsbury that is well worth a visit.
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