Have a go at the techniques used to create the beautiful items in The John Rylands Library Alchemy of Colour exhibition. Hand print on a 19th Century press then use natural pigments to enhance your own piece of art.
Free, no need to book, just drop in.
The cafe at John Rylands Library is currently going through some changes with a weekend only service available at the moment.
The John Rylands Library shop offers an eclectic welcome, with a wide range of products on sale, inspired by the library’s own collections.
Gusto Manchester is a lavish Italian restaurant just off Deansgate, with 1920s décor and an extensive menu.
Authentic tapas served up at this high-end Spinningfields eatery.
Sexy Fish Manchester is fun, flashy and laser-focused on serving the city’s best food and drink.
An independent wine bar and bottle shop, specialising in natural wine and fancy snacks.
Manchester’s only high-end seafood restaurant and oyster bar. The follow-up to the hugely successful original Soho venture.
Musu is a modern Japanese restaurant and bar in Manchester City Centre, specialising in awe-inspiring food. We take an advance look at their new summertime tasting menu.
The second Manchester site for this acclaimed (and affordable) six-course fine dining restaurant.
Manchester branch of the London burger restaurant.
Sharp coffee house on Manchester’s Deansgate which switches into a cocktail bar in the evening.
Commercial space for hire being used for an event
The ‘Hybrid Futures’ art project prioritises collective working and sustainability, entering its last phase at Salford Museum and Art Gallery.
free entry
‘City of Rivers’ at Weston Park Museum celebrates Sheffield as a water city shaped by its rivers through the medium of art.
free entry
If you’re hunting for the perfect present – a Factory International Gift Membership could be just the ticket.
from £45.00
Get ready for the 2024 Whitworth exhibitions programme – from textiles and painting to video and Turner prize nominees.
free entry
Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
from £45.00
Sylvia Snowden’s visceral paintings are best experienced at first hand so visit the Hepworth Wakefield to see this fascinating display.
from £0.00
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
‘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
Look out for Widescreen Weekend, a celebration of Women of the West and a Leeds Cinema Crawl as we head into leafy Autumn.
Punchy verbatim shows, comedy festivals and rave-fuelled Shakespeare feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
From synth pop and jazz punk to meditative piano and Indian classical, read about the autumn shows that have piqued our interest.
From intricate textiles to a medieval poem-inspired arts festival, there is lots of new art to see before the autumn rains start for good.
Develop a new skill with this month's workshop and learning based tours and activities guide.
Summer is in full swing and Manchester and the north is brimming with fun activities for families.
Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
In this round-up, we have bookmarks as well as books, plus plenty to do both on- and offline.