Home Is Where the Hartley Is – Throwing Off the Hump – Online with Old Bank Residency
Ben Williams, Managing Editor
Watch the magic happen as small cups emerge then pop off the top of a spinning clay mountain at the hands of Joe Hartley.
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Belzan
Belzan is a modern bistro serving delicious food in a relaxed and friendly setting, in an unexpected location.
NORD
A Scandi-inspired restaurants that celebrates Northern hospitality, with a seasonal menu made from locally-sourced ingredients.
Liverpool
Mahoe Blue
Mahoe Blue is a bar and bistro that serves authentic Jamaican food in a cosy venue in South Liverpool.
City Centre
Rough Trade
The largest of Rough Trade stores, it’s record shop, event space and concert venue in the heart of Liverpool, complete with its own gift shop
Wirral
Hamilton Vault Studios
A disused bank vault now conceals a unique gallery space and filming location, championing local creatives and their vision.
Wirral
Lake Gallery
Lake Gallery is an artist-run space in West Kirby, showcasing fine art and contemporary craft in regularly changing exhibitions.
Birkenhead Central Library
Birkenhead Central Library provides books and resources, and welcomes everyone to their community hub in a stunning, historic location.
Baltic Triangle
Love Lane Brewery
Love Lane Brewery offers delicious food and a wide selection of beers as well as tours of the brewery and gin distillery.
The Reader, Calderstones Park
The Reader brings people together through a shared love of literature and their home is in the beautiful Calderstones Park in Liverpool.
City Centre
Ye Cracke
Hidden in the Georgian Quarter, Ye Cracke is a historic Liverpool pub, known for being John Lennon’s local in his student days
City Centre
81 Renshaw
81 Renshaw is a record store in Liverpool city centre, selling new and second-hand vinyl from a location with a long musical history
What's on: Visual Arts
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2024 Exhibition Highlights at the Whitworth
Get ready for the 2024 Whitworth exhibitions programme – from textiles and painting to video and Turner prize nominees.
free entry
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Factory International Membership
Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
from £45.00
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40 Years of the Future at Castlefield Gallery
Manchester’s beloved Castlefield Gallery is turning 40! Join in the celebrations – check out the exciting programme of events taking place throughout the year
free entry
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Bees: A Story of Survival at World Museum Liverpool
‘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
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Power Up at the Science and Industry Museum
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
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Charmaine Watkiss: Legacy at Abbot Hall
‘Legacy’ is a solo show from Charmaine Watkiss, investigating the relationship between humans and nature, predominantly through drawing.
from £0.00
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Brickworks at Tate Liverpool
Tate Liverpool gathers works from the collection focused on the humble brick, in a new show ‘Brickworks’ at its temporary home of RIBA North.
free entry
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Life Drawing Manchester
Whether you have never put pencil to paper or have been honing your artistic skills for years, Bee Creative studio runs life drawing sessions for people of all abilities.
from £10Culture Guides
Cinema in the North
Hollywood greats and early bird film fest tickets are on our horizon as we head into the new year.
Music in the North
Warm, intimate storytelling is the thread connecting our new picks, which include a number of brilliant folk artists.
Exhibitions in the North
From genre-defying art film to vibrant embroidery and Surrealist sculpture, check out the best winter exhibitions to see right now.
Theatre in the North
From contemporary dance to ballet classics, and cult rock ‘n’ roll musicals to new writing, our theatre guide spans the festive season and beyond.
Tours and Activities in the North
Get creative, allow yourself to be curious and learn something new with this month's tours and activities guide.
Food and Drink in the North
Looking for the best winter meals the North has to offer? This month's guide to food and drink has the lot.
Family things to do in the North
As we move into festive season, Manchester and the North is packed with fun events and activities for families, both indoors and outdoors.
Literature Events in the North
It might be chilly out there, but we're shining our lantern light on some events that will warm the cockles.