Things to do
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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
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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 -
Clubs
Club nights in Manchester this week (30 Jun-7 Jul)
From dancehall in Common to a full-on carnival in Ancoats, we've selected the parties you shouldn't miss this week. Read more »| 29 Jun 2016 -
North
Live music in Manchester this week: 29 Jun - 6 Jul
While the week's undisputed highlight – Beck at the Albert Hall – sold out long ago, there’s still plenty to sink those music-loving teeth ... Read more »| 28 Jun 2016 -
Food And Drink
Hedonist Project unveils Trader Dan's Surf Shack
Among all the latest new food and drink openings, our head's been turned by The Hedonist Project's latest incarnation, Trader Dan's Surf Shack – a... Read more »| 23 Jun 2016 -
Clubs
Club nights in Liverpool this week (23-30 Jun)
Liverpool gets a true legend this week in the shape of DJ Premier, while new kids on the block Halcyon plan a party to remember at Constellations. Read more »| 23 Jun 2016 -
Clubs
Club nights in Leeds this week (23-30 Jun)
Leeds wunderkind Happa marks his birthday in style this week with a party at trailblazing new venue the Old Red Bus Station – plus, we look forward to summer shindigs from The Garden Party and a certain gigantic disco ball... Read more »| 23 Jun 2016 -
Clubs
Club nights in Manchester this week (23-30 Jun)
You're truly spoilt this week with free parties at Eastern Bloc records and Hidden, while you'll want to get the tickets in for upcoming nights from HomoElectric, Ilian Tape, Cassy and Beautiful Swimmers. Read more »| 23 Jun 2016 -
North
What's On North 23-30 Jun: Summer Arts Market
Obviously the most important think you'll do this week is vote in the EU referendum. So DO THAT. Then you can get on with that sociable life you lead with the Summer Arts Market, the iPlayGaming Festival at Constellations and other such frivolities. Read more »| 23 Jun 2016