Things to do
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Scotland
What's On Scotland 16-23 Jun: EIFF
The summer isn't over. It's just a blip. While we wait for that blip to pass, settle into the velvet seats of cinemas Edinburgh-wide for Edinburgh International Film Festival, head to a World Music Day 'Jamathon' and sink some brews at North Hop Glasgow Read more »| 16 Jun 2016 -
Festivals
Yorkshire Festival 2016: What to see
The world's largest disco ball joins a programme of acrobatic theatre shows, River Nile-inspired music, a garden within a garden, a fire garden, street parties and more for Yorkshire Festival. Read more »| 10 Jun 2016 -
North
What's On North 9-16 Jun: World Gin Day
Brace yourselves for a bit of a boozy one this week, as we take on the botanical goodness of World Gin Day brewers' delight with Manchester Beer Week, while Parquet Courts tour new album, Human Performance, and Positive Vibration brings a reggae revival. Read more »| 09 Jun 2016 -
Scotland
What's On Scotland 9-16 Jun: World Gin Day
Between World Gin Day 2016, scientific stand-up, a cheese tutorial and Belle and Sebastian, we've got a pretty eclectic week on our hands; and that's before we've even mentioned Kindness, Fruitmarket's Design Market and EIFF... Read more »| 09 Jun 2016 -
North
Nice places to watch the Euros in Manchester
We've compiled a list of actually-quite-pleasant places to watch the Euros this summer in Manchester, including everything from Chorlton bar Electrik to free snacks at The Pen and Pencil. Read more »| 08 Jun 2016 -
North
The UK's best gin joints: The Gin Journey
Ahead of World Gin Day on 11 June, we asked The Gin Journey’s Leon Dalloway to name his favourite gin joints across the country, from a London distille... Read more »| 07 Jun 2016
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North
World Gin Day: What to drink & where in Manchester
As World Gin Day (11 June) approaches we've compiled a guide on how to spend it in Manchester, with Finnish rye gin at Common, Cane and Grain's bestseller and even a blue-hued number at Epernay all to try out. Because blue cocktails are back, baby! Read more »| 03 Jun 2016 -
North
What's On North 2-9 Jun: Manchester Histories Fest
Manchester Histories Festival launches this week, while over in Liverpool Fiesta Bombarda celebrate a landmark with Norman Jay and Leeds Comedy Festival brings Milton Jones, Richard Herring and others to the city. Oh, and FREE DOUGHNUTS AND BEER KLAXON. Read more »| 02 Jun 2016 -
Scotland
What's On Scotland 2-9 Jun: Cowgate Pop-Up Market
Occasionally the stars align, bringing al fresco events and the appropriate weather conditions for those events to our shores. And, fine friends, with West End Festival, Meadows Festival, Brew at the Bog and loadsae sun, that's the case for this weekend Read more »| 02 Jun 2016 -
Food And Drink
Manchester Food and Drink Festival unveils line-up
For 2016 Manchester Food and Drink Festival serves up a veritable feast of Hidden Banquets, one-off menus from Adam Reid and Nacho Manzano, plus all the usual antics in Albert Square. Read more »| 27 May 2016 -
Scotland
What's On Scotland 26 May-2 Jun: Riverside Fest
You've been working far too hard. There's a bank holiday on the horizon and we've got some extra-curriculars with your name on 'em; from Riverside Festival to Hidden Door, ECA's Degree Show to a whisky party. Read more »| 26 May 2016 -
North
What's On Northwest 26 May-2 Jun: Dot to Dot
What's that we smell? Why, it's ANOTHER bank holiday! This one brings Dot to Dot, Liverpool Sound City, The Garden Party in Leeds and more, with plenty more highlights for the rest of that four-day working week. Read more »| 26 May 2016 -
North
What's on North: May bank holiday weekend
Another bank holiday inches closer – though this time it'll be our last until August. Best make the most of it with our 10 top picks for Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool, featuring Leeds Feast, Liverpool Sound City, Dot to Dot and... Space Jam. Read more »| 19 May 2016 -
North
What's On Northwest 19-26 May: World Whisky Day
This week we're raising a glass in honour of World Whisky Day (as if we needed the excuse), lapping up The Kazimier's reincarnate The Invisible Wind Factory and checking out some large-scale street art with Cities of Hope. Read more »| 19 May 2016 -
Scotland
What's On Scotland 19-26 May: World Whisky Day
From World Whisky Day to Scottish Jewellery Week to National Vegetarian Week, we pronounce the coming week as the week of the bandwagon. C'mon, join us – you know you want to... Read more »| 19 May 2016