Latest Events in Manchester(June Updated)

Sip and Paint Elephant Giving Tulips! Looking for a creative afternoon out in Manchester? Join us for a sip and paint experience at Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse Ancoats! This event is inspired by Annie Dalton‘s Banksy-inspired Elephant painting. Forget the stencil, show us your inner rebel. Unleash your creativity – wine glass or prosecco in one hand, paint brush in the other. No experience? No problem! Whether you are looking for a fun time out or are a budding artist, you’ll enjoy creating your own masterpiece. What’s included in your sip and paint event: All art supplies – paint, brushes, canvas and apron providedStep-by-step guidance from a professional artist – or let your creativity lead the way!A themed playlist and upbeat vibes to inspire your artistic flowPlease note your ticket does not include a drink, but a wide range of drinks are available for purchaseYour canvas to take home – showcase your finished work with pride!Whether you’re planning a fun thing to do with friends, date ideas or simply want to try something new, this PopUp Painting event promises an afternoon of creativity and fun. Spaces are limited, so book now to secure your place for this unforgettable sip and paint experience in Manchester! Please see our booking terms and conditions here. Information Source: PopUp Painting & Events Ltd | eventbrite

Welcome to 5-AND-1 Manchester! Get ready for a day filled with fun, games, and excitement on Sat May 31, 2025 at The Armitage Sports Centre - University of Manchester. Join us for a unique experience that you won't want to miss out on! Whether you're a sports enthusiast, a social butterfly, or just looking for a good time, this event has something for everyone. Come and make memories with friends, meet new people, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere. See you there! Information Source: Salakah | eventbrite

Kick Off To Pride Beach Party Drag Show Get ready to kick off Pride Month in style at our beach party drag show! Join us for a fabulous evening filled with dazzling performances, colorful costumes, and amazing music. This in-person event is the perfect way to celebrate love, diversity, and acceptance. Bring your friends, wear your most fabulous beach outfit, and get ready to start the 2025 pride month a day early... Things are about to get wet.... and sandy.... and salty at this 2025 pride kickoff Beach Party Drag Show. We welcome Pandora Boxx from Season 2 of Ru Pauls Drag Race and All Stars . Mystique brings so much style, authenticity and a sassy personality to every stage she performs on. The Stoned Wall's own Helen Degenerate - a combination of illusions, delusions and beauty.... And direct from the North- we welcome 2 of Maine's most talented performers. Ophelia Johnson- She will be coming for your men!!!! She is ready to take the drag world by storm and there are no limits for her.... Ladonya Lovelace- She is a wig stylist, she believes in conspiracy theories and has some really great hip moves! Be sure to get your tickets now-- space is limited and you don't want to miss this show... 21Plus event No Ticket Refunds Information Source: Troy Mills | eventbrite

Kick Off To Pride Beach Party Drag Show Get ready to kick off Pride Month in style at our beach party drag show! Join us for a fabulous evening filled with dazzling performances, colorful costumes, and amazing music. This in-person event is the perfect way to celebrate love, diversity, and acceptance. Bring your friends, wear your most fabulous beach outfit, and get ready to start the 2025 pride month a day early... Things are about to get wet.... and sandy.... and salty at this 2025 pride kickoff Beach Party Drag Show. We welcome Pandora Boxx from Season 2 of Ru Pauls Drag Race and All Stars . Mystique brings so much style, authenticity and a sassy personality to every stage she performs on. The Stoned Wall's own Helen Degenerate - a combination of illusions, delusions and beauty.... And direct from the North- we welcome 2 of Maine's most talented performers. Ophelia Johnson- She will be coming for your men!!!! She is ready to take the drag world by storm and there are no limits for her.... Ladonya Lovelace- She is a wig stylist, she believes in conspiracy theories and has some really great hip moves! Be sure to get your tickets now-- space is limited and you don't want to miss this show... 21Plus event No Ticket Refunds Information Source: Troy Mills | eventbrite

Join us and the Maine Cabin Masters for an unforgettable evening of blues-rock with Ocean House Road Band as we come together to raise awareness and take a stand against child abuse through Walk a Mile in Their Shoes. Live Music: Experience an electrifying outdoor concert in support of a great cause. Live and Silent Auctions: Live auction at 5:30 p.m. with Keenan Auction Company. Silent auction bidding opens at 5:00 p.m., with winners announced at 7:00 p.m. Beer Tent: Enjoy craft brew samples from local breweries (tickets available for donation). Full Bar: Beer, wine, and liquor available for purchase. Delicious Food: A variety of menu options will be available. Seating: Picnic tables and lawn area—bring your own seating for comfort. Donations are Tax-Deductible Let’s rock the night away, make lasting memories, and be a voice for Maine’s abused children. Information Source: Walk a Mile in Their Shoes | eventbrite

SIMHA Presents: Awakening at Halle St Peter's Empowered by lululemon •Intention Setting: We’ll kick off the experience by setting clear and empowering intentions to align with your aspirations for the season ahead. •Heart Opening Cacao Ceremony: Open your heart with our organic, sustainably sourced, Ceremonial Cacao, designed to nourish your spirit and elevate your energy. •Invigorating Yoga Session: Flow through a rejuvenating Dharma yoga practice that harmonises body and mind, preparing you for deeper connection and release. •Sound Healing Journey: Immerse yourself in a deeply restorative sound therapy experience featuring bowls, drums, combined vocals and a plethora of instruments, promoting profound relaxation and inner peace. This gathering invites you to recalibrate, manifest your desires, and step boldly into your highest self. Don’t miss this chance to nourish your body, mind, and spirit while unlocking the power of manifestation! Clothing: Comfortable layered attire suitable for movement and relaxation. Information Source: eventbrite

Come joinus for our 4th birthday ride to Bruntwood park for a picnic. We'll be cycling along the Ladybrook cycleway to Bramhall Park and then use the A555 cycle path to head towards the tracks into Bruntwood park. An Intermediate ride of 15 milesAverage speed 10 mphCyclist: Confident riders roads and tracksSome inclines on the routeAll our rides have a leader and a backstop, are relaxed and we never leave anyone behind. No lycra needed! Meeting point: 10.30am in Abney Park car park nearest the Manchester Road Entrance which is opposite Mill Lane cemetery. What3Words: ///shunts.best.hang Please be on time as we are not able to wait for latecomers. If you are bringing your bike in a car please allow extra time to be ready for 10.30am. Bring with you: • A helmet if you wish to wear one • Water and snack • Cash/card for the Cafe • A bike lock • A spare inner tube which fits your bike tyre If for any reason you're no longer able to attend, we kindly ask that you cancel your free ticket as we often have a full waiting list. Late cancellations and no shows can affect booking on future rides. Any further questions email us on: manchester@joyriders.org.uk Information Source: JoyRiders Manchester | eventbrite

Sip and Paint Manchester Bee! Looking for a creative afternoon out in Manchester? Join us for a sip and paint experience at The Maldron Hotel! This event is inspired by PopUp Painting‘s fun Manchester Bee painting! Buzz with imagination as you paint the worker bee, the spirit of Manchester! Unleash your creativity – wine glass or prosecco in one hand, paint brush in the other. No experience? No problem! Whether you are looking for a fun time out or are a budding artist, you’ll enjoy creating your own masterpiece. What’s included in your sip and paint event: All art supplies – paint, brushes, canvas and apron providedStep-by-step guidance from a professional artist – or let your creativity lead the way!A themed playlist and upbeat vibes to inspire your artistic flowPlease note your ticket does not include a drink, but a wide range of drinks are available for purchaseYour canvas to take home – showcase your finished work with pride!Whether you’re planning a fun thing to do with friends, date ideas or simply want to try something new, this PopUp Painting event promises an afternoon of creativity and fun. Spaces are limited, so book now to secure your place for this unforgettable sip and paint experience in Manchester! Please see our booking terms and conditions here. Information Source: PopUp Painting & Events Ltd | eventbrite

Raul Kohli: Raul Brittania Come join us for a night of laughter at the Frog and Bucket Comedy Club with the hilarious Raul Kohli! Get ready for an evening filled with witty jokes, clever observations, and maybe even a surprise or two. Raul's unique style of comedy is sure to have you laughing all night long. Don't miss out on this in-person event, it's going to be a blast! Information Source: FAB Comedy | eventbrite

This is a beginners plus ride of 10 miles suitable for a rider who is confident on tracks and quiet roads. Our route starts near Fletcher Moss gardens and goes through Abney Park and Brookfield Park en route to Bruntwood. All our rides have a leader and a backstop, are relaxed and we never leave anyone behind. No lycra needed! We meet, ready to leave, at 10.30am at the car park next to the Didsbury Pub and St James Church, Stenner Lane, M20 2RQ and aim to return by12.30pm. Please be on time as we are not able to wait for latecomers. Please bring with you: • A helmet if you wish to wear one • Water and snack • Money for the cafe • A bike lock • A spare inner tube to fit your tyre and a pump Make sure you complete all the questions on the sign up form when registering. If you can't come please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer the place to someone else. Continual late cancellations and 'no shows'may affect future bookings. If you should have any further questions please email us on manchester@joyriders.org.uk Information Source: JoyRiders Manchester | eventbrite

Join us for an exclusive panel discussion and networking event in Manchester, hosted by Kat Martyn , co-founder of Skin School Training, plus a panel of special guest beauty industry peers. This event is particularly aimed at sole traders who are running their own skincare businesses independently. What we’ll cover + Create your own signature sales system + Build business confidence + How to book more appointments + Tips to drive additional revenue FEE: £50 per ticket per person. Max 2 per salon. Ticket costs will be refunded back onto your iiaa account. *No shows or cancellations under 48hrs will not be refunded Tickets very limited and first come first served. Please RSVP stating if you are a salon owner of a sole trader. Information Source: iiaa | eventbrite

We are excited to welcome travel writer Ben Aitken to Deansgate, discussing his latest work Sh*tty Breaks: A Celebration of Unsung Cities . The latest in a line of charming, eccentric and hilarious works—see also The Gran Tour , A Chip Shop in Poznan and Dear Bill Bryson: Footnotes from a Small Island— comes a powerful and delightful antidote to smug travelogues of popular places. Joined in conversation by author and poet Jonny Rodgers, the pair will be discussing Ben's insightful trip around the UK's less frequented towns and the treasures that be found in these unlikely (and underrated!) places. About Sh*tty Breaks Not everything that glitters is gold - which is why Ben Aitken gave London the cold shoulder and went to Preston instead. Hailing from Portsmouth, Ben knew from experience that unfashionable places could be quietly brilliant. So, over the course of a year, the author of A Chip Shop in Poznan and The Gran Tour visited twelve of the least popular spots in the UK and Ireland for a city break. The motivation wasn’t to take the mickey or stick the boot in, but to seek out the good stuff, to uncover the gems, to have a nice time. By doing so, he hoped to demonstrate that anywhere – like anyone – can be interesting and nourishing and enjoyable if approached in the right fashion. Ben went skiing in Sunderland, to the football in Wrexham, and fell in love with Dunfermline. He kissed an alpaca in Bradford, suffered jellied eels in Chelmsford, and had more craic in Limerick than was wise. The upshot is a celebration of the underdog; a hymn to the wrong direction; and evidencethat there’s no such thing as a shitty break. What’s more, by spreading its affection beyond the usual suspects (which are often overdone and overpriced), Sh*tty Breaks promotes a less expensive and more sustainable brand of travel. By ghosting Bath and giving Lisbon the boot, the book champions the unsung in an algorithmic, over-signposted world dominated by celebs and hotspots. Cheeky weekend in Milton Keynes anyone? "Driven both by a real love for people and an abiding sense of the ridiculous, Ben Aitken walks and talks his charming way around the unsung cities of the British Isles. For all that it is funny, and it really is, it is also an important love letter to ordinariness in all its forms which, in these needy times, is a precious thing. Funny and immensely thought provoking."— Roger Morgan-Grenville , author of The Restless Coast About the author BEN AITKEN was born under Thatcher, grew to 6ft then stopped, and is an Aquarius. He is the author of six books: Dear Bill Bryson , A Chip Shop in Poznan (a Times bestseller), The Gran Tour (‘Both moving and hilarious’, Spectator), The Marmalade Diaries , Here Comes the Fun and Sh*tty Breaks . JONNY RODGERS is a writer of poetry and short fiction from the Northwest. He completed a doctorate in Contemporary Fiction at the University of Manchester and now teaches in Manchester. His work has been featured in various publications including: Envoi , Lighthouse and Stand . Information Source: Waterstones | eventbrite

Register and mark your bike for free at one of our events to prevent theft. BikeRegister is a national cycle database that protects bicycles from theft and helps the police to reunite stolen bicycles with their owners. We run BikeRegister events at the bike library and in the community throughout the year. What happens at a BikeRegister eventBring your bike to one of our BikeRegister events, and we’ll register it for you for free. We’ll mark the frame of your bike with a tamper-proof QR code sticker, then add your bike details and BikeRegister ID to the national police database. The database is used by every police force in the UK to search for stolen and recovered bikes. Information Source: Community Bike Library | eventbrite

Theme of this netwalk Did the roaring 20s reach Manchester? Find out about a city reeling from war and pandemic, in grief and unrest, but also moving forward in a decade of contrasts. Amidst new consumerism, a growing nightlife, and daring fashions, life was changing, especially for women. Hear how Manchester and Mancunians responded. Who are these netwalks for? Business professionals who are interested in Manchester history, and like informal networking. Suitable whether you know the city very well or not at all. Guests often work in law, accountancy, banking, property, marketing etc in the city and beyond. Where and when? Meet outside Dog Bowl, Whitworth Street West (opposite The Ritz) The walk starts at 12.30pm and ends at 1.30pm but I’ll be there from 12.15pm for anyone who wants to fit in some networking before we start. Practical details This walk includes some steps and uneven ground so contact me if this might be a problem for you. Netwalks go ahead in all weathers, so please dress for the weather and a walk around town. If you have COVID, please do not attend. Please let me know if you do not wish your name and company name to appear on a list of attendees. The event does not include lunch. About netwalks Find out more about the city's history and architecture, and hear plenty of entertaining stories of Mancunians past, all while mixing with fellow professionals and members of Manchester’s business community. You can also book private walks. Philippa qualified as a Green Badge guide in 2009, achieving the highest marks in her class, and has guided guests in the city ever since. She started Manchester netwalks in 2014. Information Source: Philippa Vishnyakov | eventbrite

Come along to my workshop in Thorniley Studios for the perfect beginners course in traditional silversmithing and jewellery making techniques. We will explore some basic techniques including sawing, soldering and shaping/forming to create a simple sterling silver ring. The silver we will be using is 100% recycled and all materials are provided. By the end of the afternoon you will have your very own silver ring to take home, handmade by you. The workshop lasts about 4 hours and the design of the ring is a simple silver band with either a mirror polish or hammered textured finish (see photos below). If you are interested in making something more bespoke I offer private workshops. More information can be found here. Refund policy I do not offer refunds so please bear that in mind when purchasing tickets. Tickets can be transferred to an alternative date up to 14 days prior to the event. The new workshop date selected must be within a month of the original workshop date. Health and safety notice: This event is suitable for people aged 16 and over. Please wear sensible footwear – no open-toed shoes/sandals. Hair must be tied back at all times. Do not come dressed in your best clothes as they may get a little mucky. If you wear glasses I'd advise you to bring them with you as we'll be doing quite intricate work. This event is run in a shared workshop so there may be a couple of other artists knocking about while we work. To contact me please email maisie.silver.smith@gmail.com Information Source: Maisie Smith | eventbrite

Manchester Academy of Fine Arts MAFA presents a discussion on “Looking Back, Moving Forward - Creating, Collecting and Conserving Art in Manchester”. Contributors include Hannah Williamson, Curator of Fine Art at Manchester Art Gallery, Peter Davis, MAFA Archivist and Wendy Levy, Gallerist in Manchester for 40 years. Chairing the discussion will be Dr Fionna Barber, Reader in Art History in the Department of Art and Performance at Manchester School of Art. Hannah Williamson has been a Curator at Manchester Art Gallery for 12 years. Previously she worked at Hat Works, the hat museum in Stockport, and at the National Trust’s Quarry Bank Mill. She is interested in connecting industrial and social history with art history, and in exploring lesser-known art movements. Her curating cuts across time to make unexpected combinations, and her keenest professional pleasure is found in talking about art. Hannah has recently started a PhD in museum history at Manchester Metropolitan University. She lives in Macclesfield and serves on the board of trustees of Macclesfield Silk Museum. Peter Davis has been MAFA’s Archivist since 2022 and delivers talks on our archives. He is also a Northwest based professional artist whose paintings capture contemporary life, reflecting today’s societal narratives, including technology addiction, mental health, race and gender. His work is held in public collections, and he has exhibited widely including the John Moores Painting Prize 2020 and the Herbert Smith Freehills Portrait Prize 2024 at the National Portrait Gallery. As well as being a MAFA member, Peter also belongs to the Contemporary British Portrait Painters (CBPP) and Castlefield Gallery Associates. Wendy Levy is a patron of MAFA. Wendy’s career began in 1971 at the Pitcairn Galleries, Knutsford, founded and owned by Peter Burdett. Eventually she took on the gallery showing work by artists including Sir Matthew Smith, L.S. Lowry, and David Bomberg. Later, she went on to show work Ben Nicholson, Winifred Nicholson and many other St Ives artists. From 2000 until 2013, Wendy continued showing work in her gallery in Didsbury; exhibiting North West artists, including some Manchester Academicians; representing, nurturing and assisting in establishing their careers. She continues to promote artists by presenting exhibitions in her online gallery. This talk is a precursor to an exhibition by the Manchester Academy of Fine Arts at Manchester Cathedral entitled ‘Voyages’ ( July 2nd – August 31st 2025), where the idea of discovery through a voyage personal to the artists is reflected in their works. The catalogue accompanying the exhibition will feature contributions by the participants extracted from the Bunker Talks. Find out more about MAFA at www.mafa.org.uk Bunker Talks This event is part of Bunker Talks. Bunker Talks invite artists and researchers to talk about who they are and what they do. Curated by the Performance Research Group at Manchester School of Art, Bunker Talks explore geopolitical, ecological or economic concerns. The talks create space for critical encounters, presentations, provocation and dialogue. Originally conceived in the pandemic to explore how artists, writers, curators and researchers continued to make and share their work, live Bunker Talks now take place at The Salutation every month. Since 2020, over 145 talks have been hosted by Art & Performance Researchers and colleagues from across the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. All talks are recorded, edited, captioned and then archived to create an online catalogue, capturing how artists, makers and curators think about the world today. Find previous talks here: https://www.art.mmu.ac.uk/bunkertalks/ Information Source: Arts & Humanities, Department of Art & Performance | eventbrite