FRONT is an exhibition of new work by artist Claire Dorsett at STOCK in Levenshulme. But who is Claire? Where does she come from? Why does she make art?? The truth is STOCK doesn’t really know, but what it does know is that she loves to paint and makes a lot of paintings. This exhibition is a display of some of those very paintings.
A bar and event space, The Talleyrand is one of several establishments helping to make Levenshulme a destination in its own right.
Levenshulme eatery Trove remains a firm favourite with weekend breakfast crowds and weekday café hawks alike, and with good reason.
The Antiques Village in Levenshulme is a regional hypermarket where many dealers buy and sell antiques, pre-war and vintage furniture, fireplaces and collectables.
This indie bookseller is run by husband-and-wife team Ian and Suzy out of Levenshulme Old Police Station.
Nordie is a superb bar and restaurant in the heart of Levenshulme.
Station South is a cycle cafe, bar, bike workshop and urban garden based in Levenshulme, based on the site of an old railway station.
Levenshulme’s Sips & Dips serves up excellent Lebanese food at pocket-friendly prices.
Jandol is a Lebanese restaurant in Levenshulme, serving up stunning food with a warm welcome.
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.
Gaijin Dumpling House serves up steamed dumplings and innovative versions of classic East Asian dishes.
High-quality Italian food in Levenshulme, with friendly staff and an ever-changing but always excellent menu.
A woman-owned and woman-ran neighbourhood bakery in Levenshulme, serving fresh cakes and pastries daily.
Explore incredible objects from the world-renowned theoretical physicist’s office in this special display.
free entry
Whether you’re a high-fashion fanatic or just couture curious, Unpicking Couture gets up close and personal with pivotal moments in fashion history.
free entry
‘Bees: A Story of Survival’ seamlessly marries art and science to tell the fascinating story of bees and their essential role in nature.
from £0.00
Manchester Museum explores the concept of ‘wild’ nature as a means of tackling the climate and biodiversity crisis in a new exhibition.
free entry
Yorkshire Sculpture Park welcomes a retrospective from Bharti Kher, a leading contemporary artist known for her innovative approach to sculpture.
from £0.00
Hannah Perry interrogates her own experience of becoming a mother, utilising it as a starting point for conversations on labour, class and gender.
free entry
From Mario to Sonic and Pong to Fortnite, play your way through five decades of the best video games. Fun and educational. Win-win.
from £8.00
The sculptures of Elisabeth Frink are now on display at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, in the new show ‘Natural Connection’.
free entry
Hollywood greats and early bird film fest tickets are on our horizon as we start the New Year.
Readings are springing up everywhere as the live literature and spoken word scene starts to defrost.
Masters of minimalism, leftfield electronica and cutting edge pop. We bring you the lot in our latest live music round up.
We might be past the holiday season, but Manchester and the North's arts and cultural calendar is still packed with brilliant events and activities for families
Documentary performance, groundbreaking dance, world premieres and fresh takes on classic works - check out our early theatre highlights for 2025.
New year, new you. Let us tell you exactly what food and drink you should consume over the coming weeks.
Galleries are racing to announce new exhibitions so check out our top picks, from art films and nostalgic paintings to Hockney's collages.
We're enjoying an arty start to the new year in 2025 in Tours and Activities with plenty of arts based events, games and workshops.