Things to do

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 »

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 »

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 »

Right, pals – it's crunch time. No fun allowed until you've voted in the referendum. Afterwards, though, there's a mountain of amusement to be had, from drag nights at Electric Circus to Sub Club's relaunch, Glasgow Jazz Festival to Embassy Annuale 2016. Read more »

There are plenty of great gigs in Manchester over the next seven days, from the raw rock of Ty Segall to the Congolese rhythms of Mbongwana Star, via cosmic duo Happy Meals, the tear-stained pop of M83 and a great local all-dayer. Read more »

We look ahead to live music in Manchester this July with DICE, ahead of the inaugural Bluedot festival as well as gigs from Weaves and former Amazing Snakehe... Read more »