Prestwich’s alternative cabaret night Shangri La! celebrates its thirteen anniversary this month, reveling in years of music, theatre, film, acoustics acts, stand-up, spoken word, dance and live bands. The monthly not-for-profit night at the Carlton Club in Prestwich has been hosted there for the past 10 years. Originally formed by three friends who sought to…
Grimmfest have announced that Pollyanna McIntosh will appear at the festival as her new film Darlin’ receives its Northern premiere when the festival returns in October 2019. The announcement comes as festival passes go on sale with the four day event opening on 3 October 2019. Darlin’ is the highly anticipated follow up to Lucky…
It’s almost summer – although you may not think it, with rain coming down, heaters back on – it’s pretty grim out there. So we’re taking a look at some of the events coming up at 2015 Masterchef winner Simon Wood’s Wood Manchester over the Summer to put a bit of sunshine back in your…
Looking to treat that special Dad to a day of fun, food and drink? We’ve rounded up a series of offers, activities and treats at Manchester entertainment complex The Printworks. There are deals, discounts and fun activities to for Father’s Day 2019 (it’s on Sunday 16th June in case you hadn’t realised!) Hard Rock Cafe:…
Manchester has been awarded the title of Best International Destination by the Spanish edition of travel bible Conde Nast Traveller. The award was made at the magazine’s annual Gold List ceremony in Madrid. One of 21 prizes awarding the very best in travel and tourism and voted for by Conde Nast Traveller Spain readers, Manchester’s…
A string of Manchester coffee shops have teamed up with I Love MCR to avoid the use of single-use coffee cups on Friday 24 May. Fress, Pot Kettle Black, Nibble NQ, Beastro, Michael’s Coffee House and Ancoats Coffee Co will refuse single use coffee cups on Friday. Instead they are asking customers to bring in…
Streets Ahead are returning to Manchester with a free festival by the lakeside in Platt Fields Park, Manchester. The event will feature street theatre and music for everyone, running from 1pm-6pm on Sunday 7 July. Puppets and songs, circus and dance and a parent powered carousel are all part of a delightful afternoon of street…
Manchester’s Japanese restaurant Shoryu Ramen is going green for National Vegetarian Week, offering a new veggie-friendly menu for one week only. From 13 to 19 May, Shoryu Ramen, based in Piccadilly Gardens, will be offering an exclusive vegetarian set menu, as well as brand new dishes including a new veggie alternative to their popular Karaka…
The directors of Manchester’s Grimmfest, the genre film festival, have revealed that they are launching a new production company, Grimmfest Films. The company will capitalise on the filmmakers who have premiered their work at the annual Manchester Grimmfest Festival. And they have announced that they are already developing, producing and part financing a number of…
Manchester Pride will hold its annual gala dinner at Manchester’s Midland Hotel featuring performances from Louisa Johnson and Nicola Roberts. The two singers will take part at the LGBT+ charity’s Spring Benefit on Thursday 16 May. The event will bring together sponsors, business leaders, individual supporters, community champions and celebrities to raise money for the…
