53two
Creative Tourist
Versatile, artist-led theatre and events venue which spans two of the tunnel spaces near Deansgate, Manchester.
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XS Malarkey
Providing award-winning Comedy since 1997, XS Malarkey is a not-for-profit comedy club, hosted every week by Toby Hadoke.
from £3
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JB Shorts at 53two
A brand new edition of JB Shorts returns to showcase some of the region’s most well-established and talented performers and scriptwriters.
from £13.00What's on near 53two
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The Manchester Cheese Crawl
Eat your way through the dairy based delights of Manchester, with the Manchester Cheese Crawl walking tour.
from £25
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Craft Beer Tour Manchester
Join Craft Beer Tour Manchester for a journey through some of the cities best local breweries and artisanal beer serving bars. Discover the personality of Manchester’s beer through a diverse range of pints.
from £35
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School of Comedy at the Frog and Bucket
Try your hand at stand up comedy with an eight week intensive course with Dave Williams in the Frog and Bucket’s School of Comedy.
from £300.00
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Sacred Harp Singing in Whitworth Gallery
Join Manchester Sacred Harp for an afternoon of uplifting four-part harmony social singing at Whitworth Art Gallery.
free entry
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Stephen Hawking at Work at the Science and Industry Museum
Explore incredible objects from the world-renowned theoretical physicist’s office in this special display.
free entry
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Unpicking Couture at Manchester Art Gallery
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
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Creatures of the Night Comedy Club
An insanely committed seven-nights-a-week, Creatures of the Night Comedy Club opens its doors (20.30-22.30 typically, though please check) for evening after evening of side-splitting comedy.
from £5.00
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Beat The Frog at The Frog and Bucket
Beat the Frog is a legendary amateur comedy night, taking place each and every Monday. Many famous names prove it’s the real deal.
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Cheshire
Carden Park
Huge luxury estate, featuring high-end restaurant, beautiful rooms, a fully-packed spa and much more.
Leeds
Chapeltown Library
at The Reginald Centre
at The Reginald Centre
The Reginald Centre Community Hub provides one stop centre services, job shop support and a library amongst other community activities.
Leeds
Travelling Man Leeds
A quirky little shop for comics, graphic novels, role-playing and board games, with frequent in-store events.
Leeds
The Bookshop on the Square Otley
The bookshop on the square is an independent bookshop located in the market town of Wharfedale, in the heart of Otley.
Chapel Allerton
The Little Bookshop Chapel Allerton
A place to explore literature and illustration with the whole family., enjoy story times, book clubs and other special events.
Leeds
Further North
Kind of like your front room, but with better beers and no television, Further North was one of the first microbars to open in Leeds and remains a staple today.
Leeds
Wax Bar and JukeJoint
The Wax Bar and JukeJoint is a trendy, funky new bar with an old school theme running right through the middle from the Americana jukebox, to the vinyl records and player, old-style radio, 1980s ghetto blasters acting, quite effectively, as bar shelves and the lampshades on the walls that have been made out of classic cassette tapes.
City Centre
House of Fu Leeds
A Japanese-inspired restaurant speciaising in ramen and handmade dumplings, with a karaoke cocktail bar and lounge upstairs.
Manchester
GET BAKED
Newly opened cakery in Stevensons Square, Northern Quarter Manchester. Get Baked brings all the Yorkshire charm and sweetness one of the city’s most popular squares.
Lotherton Hall and Estate
A truly great place for a family day out, discover Lotherton, a country estate, historic hall and Wildlife World Zoo.
Manchester
Winsome
Winsome delivers modern British food, cooked beautifully by chef-owner Shaun Moffat and his team.
Manchester
Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly Spa
The in-house spa at the Marriott Hotel Piccadilly is a sanctuary away from the city outside on its doorstep.
District Guides
Culture Guides
Exhibitions in the North
From precarious ceramics to photography festivals, spring is here and brings with it a breath of fresh air in visual art and exhibitions.
Cinema in the North
David Lynch, International Women's Day and Manchester Film Festival are amongst our cinematic highlights this March.
Literature Events in the North
It's like the Woolies pick'n'mix counter this month in live literature land – so much choice, we're not sure where to start digging in.
Theatre in the North
DaDaFest’s 40th anniversary line-up, contemporary reimaginings and outlandish fringe, check out our top theatre picks for spring onwards.
Food and Drink in the North
Make the most of the springtime sun with some of the North's best bars and restaurants.
Classical Music in the North
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.
Music in the North
We’re championing all things underground this month, with a selection of gigs and festivals that embrace the strange.
Family things to do in the North
Dragon quests, coconut pyramids and topsy-turvy Wonderland adventures... curious?