Lily’s Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor
Wildly popular all-vegetarian Indian restaurant with a great range of vegan options. This hidden gem is based in Ashton-under-Lyne, and well worth a trip out of town.
What's on near Lily’s Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
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Illuminate Arts Festival – Oldham
Oldham’s where it’s at. Stay out late and light up your Friday evening at an action packed free festival of visual arts, music and incredible street performance.
free entry
RNCM Chamber Choir with Clod Ensemble at Victoria Baths
With the RNCM’s Dance:Music initiative comes a concert by the RNCM Chamber Choir and Clod Ensemble in one of Manchester’s most stunning spaces.
from £12.00
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Elizabeth Gaskell’s House 10 Year Anniversary
Throughout 2025, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is celebrating its tenth anniversary, having first opened to the public a decade ago.
from £0.00
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Craft Beer Tour Manchester
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from £35
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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.
free entry
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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
Chalk at Band on the Wall
Twisting the sounds of techno and post punk, the much-hyped three-piece Chalk are bringing their high octane live show to Band on the Wall.
from £15.59
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Folk and World Choir at Band on the Wall
Band on the Wall bring people together to make, as well as watch, music. Join them to learn folk tunes from all over the world.
Where to go near Lily’s Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
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