Friends’ Meeting House
Creative Tourist
Conference venue at The Quaker Friends’ Meeting House.
What's on near Friends’ Meeting House
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Festival Of Libraries in various venues
The fifth Festival Of Libraries is a five-day multi-venue celebration of Greater Manchester’s libraries happening 4 to 8 June.
free entry
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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
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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 – The Music of Star Wars at The Bridgewater Hall
Let the Hallé transport you to a galaxy far, far away…
from £18.00
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
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Holly Graham: The Warp / The Weft / The Wake at Manchester Art Gallery
Manchester Art Gallery presents: ‘Holly Graham: The Warp / The Weft / The Wake’, a show that takes a closer look at the the exploitative legacy of the cotton industry.
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
Until
The Laughienda Comedy Club
The Laughienda is an always-excellent, free live comedy night at The Lion’s Den in the Great Northern, just off Deansgate in Manchester.
Where to go near Friends’ Meeting House
Manchester
Forty-Seven
Forty-Seven is a luxury boutique hotel on Peter Street in Manchester city centre, above the high-end Indian restaurant Asha’s.
Manchester
Asha’s
Asha’s serves modern north-west Indian cuisine in luxurious surroundings.
Manchester
Blacklock Manchester
Grand steakhouse in the centre of Manchester. High-end cuts of meat in elegant but dynamic venue.
City Centre
Adam Reid
at The French
at The French
The French is one of Manchester’s most highly regarded restaurants. Head chef Adam Reid has a real grasp on what makes Manchester tick. A less fussy, more relaxed, and, at times, gloriously silly restaurant.
Manchester
Haunt MCR
Haunt MCR is a speciality coffee shop and wine bar located on Manchester’s bustling Peter Street.
City Centre
ONDA Pasta Bar
ONDA is a treat for the tastebuds. Long dark wood tables are shared by eager diners, as tapas-style plates of fresh pasta and other Italian dishes are ferried around the restaurant.
Manchester
Exhibition
Exhibition is an elegant dining hall on Peter Street, home to Jaan and other high-level independent kitchens.
Manchester
Jaan
Serving up exceptional Persian cuisine, this new food concept from the team behind Another Hand is a must-try.
City Centre
Whiskey Down Manchester
Spread across two levels beneath Lloyd Street, enter Whiskey Down Manchester through a sunken iconic purple door into the Cabaret Lounge, where over 100 Whiskeys from all over the world are served.
Manchester
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.
City Centre
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.
City Centre
BrewDog Manchester
Deansgate bar and barbecue restaurant
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Theatre in the North
Feminist farce, a magical circus show and Oldham Coliseum return with a brand-new off-site show. All in our latest theatre guide.
Music in the North
We’re championing all things underground this month, with a selection of gigs and festivals that embrace the strange.
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.
Cinema in the North
Street art, LGBTQ+ History Month, and the first film festivals of the year are amongst our cinema highlights this month.
Food and Drink in the North
Not long now, spring is on its way but wave goodbye to winter with some of the North's best food and drink.
Exhibitions in the North
Cinematic sets, 90s nightclub photography and even new gallery - we have a great mix of exhibitions for you this month.
Family things to do in the North
As we edge towards spring we take a look at the best events and activities for families, from theatre to festivals, dinosaur adventures to family raves.
Literature Events in the North
Some of our favourite leftfield live literature regulars are back with their first events of the year – we’ve picked a weird and wonderful heap we think you’ll love.