Saan1
Maja Lorkowska, Exhibitions Editor
Saan1 is an independent art and community space in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, showcasing work by artists from Manchester’s Hong Kong community as well as pop-up exhibitions and other events.
What's on near Saan1
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The Comedy Vault
Every Monday night upstairs at Fierce Bar, The Comedy Vault hosts an outrageously funny open-mic night. Come and try your hand or just to watch and laugh.
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
Dance a Céilí at Altogether Otherwise
Dance a Céilí with Altogether Otherwise as part of their singing and dancing months in May and June.
free entry
Become A Superstar DJ
Get hands on with the decks in this funk and soul superstar DJ workshop from BBC Radio 6’s Ailsa.
free entry
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Join A Band at Altogether Otherwise
All instruments, all abilities are welcome to join a band every week at Altogether Otherwise as part of their Singing and Dancing programme.
free entry
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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.
Moin at Band on the Wall
Rock-informed, techno-adjacent musical collagists Moin perform at Band on the Wall this spring.
from £16.50
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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 entryWhere to go near Saan1
Manchester
Frog Flowers
The northern quarter’s Frog Flowers is part florists, part artist’s studio – and is one Manchester shop that ticks all the boutique boxes.
Manchester
Bonbon Chocolate Boutique
A pop-up chocolate shop we hope will never pop off.
Manchester
Abel Heywood
Named after Manchester’s one time publisher, radical and mayor Abel Heywood, this Hynes-owned pub and hotel is somewhat more conventionally polished than its namesake.
Manchester
Smithfield Market
The neo-Romanesque arches of this former wholesale food market still stand as a reminder to the Northern Quarter’s mercantile past.
Manchester
Renae
A music-led bar and creative hub in the heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
Manchester
57 Thomas Street
57 Thomas Street is the third outlet belonging to Manchester’s best-known microbrewery, Marble Beers. Unlike the lavish decoration of the Grade II-listed Marble Arch (which also doubles up as a brewery) or the traditional pub layout of the Marble Beer House in Chorlton, this tiny Thomas Street digs has room for just two things: beer and food.
Manchester
Fierce Bar
Highly-rated bar based in Manchester’s bustling Northern Quarter, seconds away from Common.
Manchester
The Smithfield Social
The Smithfield Social is a charming Northern Quarter destination owned by local lad Liam Fray of Courteeners fame, offering brunch, lunch and a wide selection of hot, cold and alcoholic drinks.
Manchester
Cane & Grain
Essentially three bars under one roof, Cane & Grain encompasses a rib joint and tap room, hidden speakeasy, and Tiki-themed Liar’s Lounge.
Manchester
Terrace NQ
Late night Northern Quarter bar
Manchester
Richard Goodall Gallery
There’s no better place in the country to find and buy examples of music-oriented illustration and photography than the Richard Goodall Gallery
Manchester
Rivet and Hide Manchester
Manchester’s newest destination for denimheads, Rivet and Hide stocks a collection of quality, Americana-inspired men’s casual wear and raw selvedge denim – including prized Japanese brands like Momotaro, The Flat Head, and Pure Blue Japan.
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Food and Drink in the North
Spring is here and the North is buzzing with must-visit new restaurants and bars.
Cinema in the North
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.
Tours and Activities in the North
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.
Music in the North
The outsiders, the oddities and the outrageous – we’re keeping it weird with a hot new batch of underground gigs about to hit Manchester, Leeds, and Liverpool.
Theatre in the North
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.
Family things to do in the North
Crocodile-themed Easter egg hunts, sense-sational museum trips and more this Easter!
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.
Literature Events in the North
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.