Things to do
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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
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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 -
North
Five things not to miss at Chorlton Arts Festival
Party it up in the suburbs with the return of Chorlton Arts Festival on Fri 20-Sun 29 May, which packs ten days in late May with gigs, exhibitions, theatre productions, comedy and more. Here are the five things we're most looking forward to. Read more »| 16 May 2016 -
North
What's On North 12-19 May: Museums at Night
We know it's bad form to talk about the weather, but how about all this sun, eh? Being the absolute angels that we are, we've compiled a guide to the best sp... Read more »| 12 May 2016 -
Scotland
What's On Scotland 12-19 May: Street Feastival
Restless Natives continues its cultural embrace with Glasgow, bringing a Street Feastival, SQUIFF and Law Holt to the Barras. Meanwhile, Edinburgh welcomes the likes of Shrigley to a Dovecot group exhibition and has a mad one with Denis Sulta at Cab Vol. Read more »| 12 May 2016 -
North
Leeds Indie Food: What to see and do
Taking over Leeds in May, Leeds Indie Food festival returns for its biggest ever edition. We select some of the highlights at this year's event, from edible ... Read more »| 06 May 2016 -
North
What's On Northwest 5-12 May: Pilot Light TV Fest
Pilot Light TV Festival kicks off its inaugural bash and Pankhurst in the Park draws to a close, while Karenn, Daniel Avery, Vessel and Immix Ensemble treat us to the very best that the electronic world has to offer. Read more »| 05 May 2016 -
Scotland
What's On Scotland 5-12 May: Restless Natives Fest
It's the beginning of the month! Time to ignore financial responsibilities and spend your dollar on dancing/ laughing / bevvies. Speaking of which, we've got Glasgow's Restless Natives fest, Avenue Q and a Thistly Cross cider event this week. COINCIDENCE? Read more »| 05 May 2016