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11/11/2024

Festive Winter Fair at Victoria Baths
Just as the first doors on your advent calendar are being opened, Victoria Baths will be opening the doors to its Festive Winter Fair welcoming all to a day of seasonal shopping and cheer. Taking place on Sunday 1 December (11am to 4pm), the fair encapsulates the very best traditions of Christmas shopping. The building will be decked out to look its seasonal best and as well as a wide range of Christmas gift ideas from Manchester’s finest makers, crafters and creators, there will be choirs, mulled wine and mince pies. It’s the perfect way to start the festivities!

Tickets https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/victoria-baths/festive-winter-fair/e-zvgorm

08/11/2024

Lightwaves Salford
Thurs 5 Dec to Sun 8th Dec, 4-10pm*
Free entry, no booking required

Lightwaves Salford - presented by Quays Culture Quays Culture returns for the 11th year this December with a trail of 14 spectacular art installations that will inspire visitors to explore Salford Quays and MediaCity by night. FREE to attend, the popular light art festival runs from Thursday 5 December to Sunday 8 December 2023, 4pm-10pm. No booking required, just turn up and enjoy!
Staged around outdoor locations across Salford Quays and MediaCity, Lightwaves Salford invites families and friends of all ages to get together and explore captivating light installations that transform the waterside environment after dark. This year’s event will feature 14 artworks, five of which are brand new commissions and are hosting their world premieres in Salford. Visitors can expect a variety of different works using light, sound and technology to create an unforgettable experience.

And as always, Lightwaves Salford is free to attend and no booking required!
Find out more about Lightwaves Salford here: https://quaysculture.com/
photo Laszlo Toth.

07/11/2024

Work starts on Manchester’s newest (and smallest) public square.
Capital & Centric have started working on the small yet perfectly formed public square that will link their owner occupier community Crusader with new workspaces at Neptune Mill in Piccadilly East.

Images reveal how the social impact developers are taking on the outdoor space outside their restoration of the Grade II listed Neptune Mill – and if their previous projects are anything to go by, this one’s going to be a stunner.

The square, which has been closed off to the public for decades, will give off industrial vibes alongside lush green planting, reminiscent of the developer’s award-winning Kampus garden neighbourhood. The Piccadilly East community will soon be able to enjoy this green oasis, which sits underneath a sky bridge linking Crusader to Neptune Mill – the only one of its kind in the city.

28/10/2024

Still just a few tickets for his show Frog and Bucket on Wednesday
https://frogandbucket.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873645222/events/128530775
Kai Humphries

26/10/2024

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19/10/2024

The annual season returns to HOME Mcr this Halloween with a selection of strange, scary, and provocative films

We are thrilled to announce our annual horror season FilmFear, presented by HOME and Film4, which returns to HOME this Halloween. Taking place between Tue 22 Oct – Sat 2 Nov, this year’s FilmFear showcases a selection of strange, chilling, and provocative films that highlight the many unexpected ways horror can take shape on-screen.
More at https://homemcr.org/event/filmfear-2024/

17/10/2024

The is Sunday AO Arena the Becky Hill live in Manchester.
Details
https://www.livenation.co.uk/show/1444338/becky-hill/manchester/2024-10-20
Chuff Media

Buy tickets for Becky Hill at AO Arena on 20/10/2024 at LiveNation.co.uk. Search for United Kingdom and international concert tickets, tour dates and venues in your area with the world's largest concert search engine.

17/10/2024

The The Makers Market will be showcasing the best of the North West in an unforgettable weekend at Quayside Media City MediaCityUK and we would love it if you joined us!

Where to find us?
Media City, Salford, M50 3AH
Saturday the 26th of October: 10am-5pm
Sunday the 27th of October: 11am-5pm

This fun-filled and family-friendly extravaganza will have FREE children’s crafting, local artists, hot coffee, live music and of course the finest artisan eats and sweet treats.
With 75 incredible handmade small businesses being showcased, you will be absolutely spoilt for choice!

For more details please visit https://www.themakersmarket.co.uk/

14/10/2024

With a tongue in cheek nod to what is considered to be the greatest ever Halloween film franchise, Nightmare on Nelson Street 2 returns to the for its suffragette inspired sequel …. Emmeline’s Revenge. In this case it is all about seasonal fun, with a walking tour of the area around the Pankhurst Museum on Thursday 24 October (6.30pm to 8.30pm), followed by spooky suffragette stories shared over hot drinks.
Details https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-nightmare-on-nelson-street-tickets-1029905754837?aff=erelexpmlt

13/10/2024

Our Paul Schofield recently reviewed the wonderful Claire Martin The Stoller Hall
Read here
https://canal-st.co.uk/2024/10/12/review-claire-martin-live-at-stoller-hall/

12/10/2024

Following its successful bid earlier this year to launch the UK’s First Centre of Excellence for Music and Dementia – having secured major financial support from Mayor Andy Burnham, The NHS in Greater Manchester and The Power of Music Fund from the National Association of Social Prescribing – Manchester Camerata is bringing its ground-breaking Music in Mind programme for people living with dementia to all 10 Greater Manchester boroughs from Monday 15th October in partnership with The Alzheimer’s Society and the University of Manchester.
Manchester Manchester Camerata ’s Music in Mind dementia Music Cafés will run weekly across all ten boroughs from week commencing 14th October.
Rachel Furst
For further details of timings and venues please visit https://www.musicinmind.org/

10/10/2024

10/10/2024

Fan of John Bishop?
Live at Co-op Live in 2025 with pre sale tickets now available via
https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/john-bishop-tickets/artist/1409262?calendar_view=1&month=2025-10&did=jbpre

09/10/2024

From today:
FREE LIVE MUSIC STAGE, STREET-SPINNING DJS, MUSIC TRAILS AND POP-UP HOTEL PERFORMANCES
Here’s how visitors and shoppers can enjoy the return of global music conference Beyond The Music in Manchester this week
Beyond The Music Manchester
Trailblazing global conference and music festival Beyond The Music returns to Manchester this week (9-12 Oct).
Learn more at https://beyondthemusic.co.uk/

05/10/2024

Expect tricks and treats this Halloween at The Peak Cavern, with the The Village Screen

Pop-up Cinema Thursday 24th October – Sunday 27th October with separate films each night

This Halloween, The Village Screen pop-up cinema are heading to the spook-tacular Peak Cavern cave in Castleton, in the Peak District, for the final time, to transform the cave into a Halloween cinema experience like no other. Audience members can expect to be immersed in this incredible natural
environment, whilst watching films projected onto a huge 21ft screen with incredible sound and beautiful lighting.

Tickets are on sale now and selling fast! They can be booked via
https://www.thevillagescreen.com/pop-up-cinema

02/10/2024

GET READY TO SCREAM
PRINTWORKS IS GIVING AWAY £50 VOUCHERS… BUT ONLY TO THE LOUDEST SCREAMS!
Halloween season has begun at Manchester’s iconic entertainment hub, Printworks and it’s set to be a scream - literally! With scare performers, a haunted selfie station, spooky screen content, and a lineup of eerie events, visitors can expect a frightfully fun time.
On Friday 25th October from 12 to 5pm, guests can dive into a heart-pounding Halloween experience filled with thrills, chills, and the chance to win big.
Inspired by the TikTok trend of “rejection therapy,” where people deliberately put themselves in awkward social situations to overcome anxiety, Printworks is offering 50 lucky visitors the opportunity to win £50 vouchers*, by unleashing their loudest and most bone-chilling screams.
Prepare to also encounter frightful characters, including a devilish red demon and eerie living dolls, lurking throughout the venue, ready to deliver a scare like no other.
Throughout October, Printworks will transform into a haunted haven, featuring a spooky telephone box that serves as the perfect selfie spot and an immersive Halloween screen takeover on Europe’s largest digital ceiling.
During the day, eerie content will loom overhead, building suspense until 9pm, when “The Curse of Printworks” comes to life in a thrilling crescendo of terror. The brand-new spine-chilling tale, brought to life by talented live actors, will recount ghostly stories from the past, immersing guests in a truly captivating and chilling spectacle.
Kristian Brennan, Marketing Manager at Printworks, said: “This Halloween, we’re turning up the fright factor at Printworks with a month full of spooky activities along with a unique giveaway that invites people to unleash their loudest screams!
“Our new Halloween show, ‘The Curse of Printworks,’ promises a hair-raising experience for our adult guests. So, come if you dare, and let’s make this a Halloween to remember!”.
For the latest offers, to qualify for the scream competition and exclusive news download the Printworks app: https://printworks-manchester.com/

02/10/2024

The Makers Market will be showcasing the best of the North West at The Northern Quarter on Sunday the 13th of October and we would love it if you joined us!

Where to find us you ask? Oak Street M4 5JD
Time? 11am-5pm

Expect FREE children’s crafting, local artists, live music and of course the finest artisan eats and sweet treats. 🌈

A few food traders you can expect to greet on the day are:

Mr Murrays Scotch Eggs: These absolutely mouthwateringly delicious scotch eggs are made using free range eggs in several flavours to choose from. They even have a delicious vegetarian option which is a firm favourite, the Chilli Cheese Welsh Rarebit! 😋

Jyotismomo: Satisfy your lunchtime cravings with this delicious Nepalese street food! If you haven’t tried a MOMO before, these steamed dumplings are a real treat not to be missed. A traditional and authentic taste of Nepal handmade in Manchester! 🇳🇵🥟

Bueno Bites: They will be bringing their amazing range of international desserts including tarta tres leches from Venezuela, brigadeiro from Brazil, New York style stuffed-cookies, Spanish flan and Basque cheesecake and many more creative desserts! 🌍 🍰

There’s plenty for the art aficionados too, here are just a few of the handmade stalls we will be showcasing:

Len Grant: For the last few years this artist has been sketching their way around the Northern Quarter to make their latest sketchbook! ‘Bars and Barbers: Sketches from the Northern Quarter’ is a newly published 96-page hardback book full of a wonderful collection of artworks from arguably Manchester's coolest neighbourhood! 👏 📒🎨🖌️

Third Eye of Newt: If you have been looking for an original one-off piece of stunning jewellery, then look no further because this business sells lovely unique vintage pieces as well as their own handmade flower jewellery to carry Spring and Summer with you year-round! Additionally, they sell amazing vintage homeware, film cameras and accessories. Their stall is well worth a visit! 📸 🌼

Aureli: If you’re after a memorable experience for yourself and friends, be sure to stop by this stall to have your own bespoke, made to measure, seamless jewellery made. This permanent jewellery is intricately welded together on the spot, to create a special piece that is truly unique. 👩‍🏭💕

We will also have a range of artisan products including:
Art prints, embroidery, antiques, mushroom grow kits, cakes, vintage clothing, gin, baklava, artisan rum, candles, leather goods, vegan bakes, croissants, pottery, home fragrances, jewellery, samosas, doughnuts, Lebanese foods, sausage rolls, perfume, alcoholic ginger beer, cookies, cookie pies, pet portraits, screen-prints, candles, flowers, plants, vinyl records, Polish foods, olives, scrunchies, football art, Lino prints, macarons, chilli sauce, pies, CBD teas, BBQ sandwiches, home furnishings and more! 🙌

You don’t have to leave your furry friends at home either, all of our markets are dog-friendly! 🐕 ♥️
For more details please visit https://www.themakersmarket.co.uk/

The Makers Market Info

01/10/2024

RICK ASTLEY BRINGS HIS NEW AUTOBIOGRAPHY TO THE The Bridgewater Hall

Superstar singer will spend an unforgettable evening ‘in conversation’ about his new book Never, with Dave Haslam
Rick Astley is set to publish his hotly-anticipated autobiography next month – and there’s a chance to hear direct from the much-loved pop icon at a very special book event in Manchester.
Astley will be ‘in conversation’ with DJ, journalist and writer Dave Haslam about Never at The Bridgewater Hall on Monday 7 October.
Tickets costing £44.25 including an exclusive hardback copy with a digitally signed edge can be booked via www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/whats-on/rick-astley-book-launch-071024/