Friends’ Meeting House
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Conference venue at The Quaker Friends’ Meeting House.
What's on near Friends’ Meeting House
Jonathan Schofield: The Manchester Pub Walkabout
Stagger across three hundred years of Manchester’s drinking history in one of the city’s most fun-loving walking tours.
from £20
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Comedy Balloon
Every Wednesday at Ape & Apple, Manchester’s official underground comedy club, Comedy Balloon’s friendly and warm comedy night takes place.
free entry
Sing with the Hallé – Haydn’s The Creation
Experience the thrill of singing alongside one of the world’s most renowned musical institutions in a day of inspiring choral music.
from £29.50
Until
International Concert Series at The Bridgewater Hall
The Bridgewater Hall’s flagship concert series brings the best international orchestras, celebrated recitalists and world-renowned choirs to Manchester.
from £8
The Hallé Presents Philip Glass: Life: A Journey Through Time at The Bridgewater Hall
The Hallé perform Philip Glass and Frans Lanting’s multi-media work celebrating the splendour of life on earth.
from £23.00
The Hallé Presents Philip Glass: Angélique Kidjo sings Ifé Songs at The Bridgewater Hall
Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo gives the UK premiere of Philip Glass’s Ifè Songs, written for her in the Yoruba language.
from £23.00
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The Hallé – Philip Glass Festival
A three-day celebration of living legend Philip Glass takes place in Manchester this February, courtesy of the Hallé and the RNCM.
from £23.00
The Hallé – The Music of Star Wars at The Bridgewater Hall
Let the Hallé transport you to a galaxy far, far away…
from £18.00Where to go near Friends’ Meeting House
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Blacklock Manchester
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Adam Reid
at The French
at The French
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Jaan
Serving up exceptional Persian cuisine, this new food concept from the team behind Another Hand is a must-try.
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Rudy’s Neapolitan Pizza
Rudy’s Neapolitan Pizza serve up pizza which has received worldwide acclaim and now have six branches across the UK including this on Peter Street.
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The Allotment Vegan Restaurant
The Allotment Vegan Restaurant is an award-winning vegan restaurant, formerly based in Stockport and now in the heart of Manchester’s city centre.
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BrewDog Manchester
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