Fred’s Ale House
Sarah-Clare Conlon, Literature Editor
Home of six real ales, coffee house, art gallery, live music, Verbose spoken word, pop-up pizza…
Home of six real ales, coffee house, art gallery, live music, Verbose spoken word, pop-up pizza…
Interrogate the role of Men in a Man’s World from the writings of Elizabeth Gaskell and her contemporaries with Dr Sherry Ashworth.
from £13.00Throughout 2025, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is celebrating its tenth anniversary, having first opened to the public a decade ago.
from £0.00The Whitworth presents ‘Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970-1990’, a landmark show about women’s rebellion and creativity.
free entryEnjoy fun and creative activities designed to encourage your little ones to play in nature.
free entryThe Whitworth presents the vibrant textile works of Małgorzata Mirga-Tas, which capture the history and daily lives of Roma communities.
free entryJoin Manchester Sacred Harp for an afternoon of uplifting four-part harmony social singing at Whitworth Art Gallery.
free entryThe Whitworth celebrates the 250th anniversary of Turner’s birth with ‘JMW Turner: In Light and Shade’, showcasing his works on paper.
free entryEpic architecture, hidden green spaces and ideas that changed the world. Explore the rich history of achievement at The University of Manchester.
from £20.00High-quality Italian food in Levenshulme, with friendly staff and an ever-changing but always excellent menu.
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.
Jandol is a Lebanese restaurant in Levenshulme, serving up stunning food with a warm welcome.
One of the best in the city, Levenshulme Market brings new businesses, arts and lots of delicious food to a carpark in Levenshulme on a weekly basis.
Gaijin Dumpling House serves up steamed dumplings and innovative versions of classic East Asian dishes.
Now in a new, improved location, Isca Wines is still the heart of wine and small plates in Levenshulme.
Cosy, colourful bar in Levenshulme. Station Hop is an independent tap house and bottle shop, located close to Levenshulme station.
Levenshulme’s Sips & Dips serves up excellent Lebanese food at pocket-friendly prices.
A woman-owned and woman-ran neighbourhood bakery in Levenshulme, serving fresh cakes and pastries daily.
Station South is a cycle cafe, bar, bike workshop and urban garden based in Levenshulme, based on the site of an old railway station.
A former Carnegie library, now operating as a community-powered arts venue.
STOCK is a new artist-ran project space located at the back of The Talleyrand bar next to Trove on STOCKport Rd in Levenshulme. It likes to showcase the emerging and the emerged in artistic talent who like to engage in the craic.
Electronic music features heavily in our latest round-up of gig highlights across Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool.
Willow weaving, textile collages, digital arts and ecology - all this and more in our exhibition top picks this month
Spring is here and the North is buzzing with must-visit new restaurants and bars.
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.
We've got many a good time in store this month as we round up the best walking tours, cultural classes and makers markets in the land.
Dynamic dance, party-performance, high-energy stand-up and a site-specific show set in a pub. All this and more in our newest theatre guide.
Crocodile-themed Easter egg hunts, sense-sational museum trips and more this Easter!
If it's inspiring, inclusive events and avant-garde, experimental afternoons you're after, look no further than live literature this spring – we've got you covered.