Things to do
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North
What's On North 14-21 Jul: Brazilica Festival
This week we're celebrating creative women with the Women in Print exhibition, the diversity of Arab culture at Liverpool Arab Arts Festival and the region's rising names at Shiny New Festival at The Lantern, along with a big ol' party at Brazilica Fest. Read more »| 14 Jul 2016 -
Music
Live music in Manchester this week: 13-19 Jul
Enjoy classic alt-rock sounds from Seattle with Mudhoney, catch the first appearance from The Railway Children in well over two decades, before booking ahead for big names with dates looming later this year, including The Cinematic Orchestra and Hinds. Read more »| 14 Jul 2016 -
Scotland
What's On Scotland 14-21 Jul: Edinburgh Jazz Fest
Right, let's round off this slightly nightmarish week with some lovely culture, shall we? From Edinburgh Jazz and Blues fest to Glasgow Mela, Derrick Carter at Subculture to Lou Lou's Vintage fair, Scotland's got all manner of cures for your woes. Read more »| 14 Jul 2016 -
Clubs
Club nights in Manchester this week (14-21 Jul)
Banana Hill return to the Soup Kitchen basement with Boiler Room's Thris Tian in tow, plus Channel One Soundsystem, a free in-store party at Eastern Bloc and a mansion takeover. Read more »| 13 Jul 2016 -
Clubs
Club nights in Leeds this week (14-21 Jul)
One of Detroit's finest house and techno heads comes to Distrikt, while Yorkshire legends Back to Basics celebrate the imminent opening of their new venue, the Church. Read more »| 13 Jul 2016 -
Festivals
Must-see shows at Liverpool Arab Arts Festival
The Arab Arts Festival fills Liverpool with dance, theatre, music, film and more every year, showcasing the richness and diversity of Arab culture. From live drawing to standup comedy, we've selected our programme highlights. Read more »| 08 Jul 2016
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Clubs
Club nights in Liverpool this week (7-14 Jul)
It's quiet season on the clubs circuit as festivals ship everyone off to Croatia and we await the September marathon, but there are still some top parties to catch in the coming weeks, from a first ever 'pool show for Amp Fiddler to a solid mUmU session. Read more »| 07 Jul 2016 -
Clubs
Club nights in Manchester this week (7-14 Jul)
Manchester's good eggs are everywhere this week: Trus'Me returns to Bohemian Grove, Kelvin Brown and Garth Be pitch up in the Whiskey Jar, and there's a tasty summer party from Horse Meat Disco, who are pretty much honorary Mancunians by now, surely... Read more »| 07 Jul 2016 -
North
What's On North 7-14 Jul: Liverpool Biennial
The UK's biggest contemporary art festival, Liverpool Biennial kicks off this weekend; street artists and painters go head to head in the mighty Manchester Art Battle; the Independent Liverpool summer food and drink festival returns; and oh, so much more. Read more »| 07 Jul 2016 -
Scotland
What's On Scotland 7-14 Jul: Retina Festival
In our continued efforts to fill your plate with all the juiciest cuts of culture we've got a steamin' top ten this week, featuring the Scottish International Photography Festival, Dave Clarke at Jackhammer, Romeo and Juliet and Flying Duck's vegan fete Read more »| 07 Jul 2016 -
Music
Live music in Manchester this week: 6 - 12 Jul
Portland surf-pop, harmony heavy psych-folk and a visit from country troubadour Sturgill Simpson all feature in your guide to Manchester music this week Read more »| 06 Jul 2016 -
Scotland
What's On Scotland 30 Jun-7 Jul: Edinburgh Pride
It's been a hell of a week, hasn't it? As they say, the show must go on. And we've got magic shows, Gilded Balloon comedy shows, Neu! Reekie! shows and more, along with the Scottish Real Ale Festival, Derren Brown and Edinburgh Pride... Read more »| 30 Jun 2016 -
North
What's On North 30 Jun-7 Jul: Big Disco
The world's largest disco ball makes its way to Leeds for the Big Disco, Absolutely Fabulous: the Movie sees the return of Eddy and Patsy and Greater Manchester Fringe Festival kicks off with new material from Robin Ince and Norris and Parker. Read more »| 30 Jun 2016 -
North
Greater Manchester Fringe: Our picks
The fifth Greater Manchester Fringe Festival takes over the city this July, having graduated from a six-venue set-up back in 2012 to a sprawling takeover of 23 theatres, pubs, libraries, shops and other such makeshift performance spaces across the county. Read more »| 29 Jun 2016 -
Clubs
Club nights in Liverpool this week: 30 Jun - 7 Jul
Things get heavy in Liverpool this week with drum'n'bass from LTJ Bukem, plus a style-hopping, all-welcome party from the 303 crew. You'll want to look forward to Adam Shelton and a mUmU bash, too... Read more »| 29 Jun 2016