1+ hour, 37+ min ago  (233+ words) Manchester Wire Karl Porter brings his new show to Fairfield Social Club, Alun Cochrane headlines XS Malarkey, and So You Think You're Funny comes to The Frog in our picks of this week's best comedy to catch around Manchester. Softly…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (491+ words) An incredible new mural celebrating the life and legacy of Gary "Mani" Mounfield has been unveiled at La Fardy in Failsworth. Created by renowned Manchester artist Pic. One. Art, the striking large-scale artwork pays tribute to the legendary Stone Roses…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago  (342+ words) The Science and Industry Museum has unveiled an exciting half term programme packed full of hands-on experiences designed to spark curiosity, creativity and imagination. The bumper programme will run from Sat 23 May " Sun 7 Jun, and features everything from a miniature…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (190+ words) Manchester Wire The best: Manchester comedy this week FT Ruby Carr, Stuart Mc Pherson and Paul Mc Caffery Stuart Mc Pherson and Paul Mc Caffery bring their tour shows to town, and Ruby Carr headlines XS Malarkey for the first…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (433+ words) Manchester's Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) has teamed up with BBC Introducing for a free, full-day festival dedicated to championing emerging musicians. BBC Introducing @ RNCM will see more than 20 artists from the College's Popular Music course take to the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (423+ words) Heading into Manchester for the day and unsure of what you should be packing into your itinerary? Check our guide to the must-see things to see, eat and drink, much of which you should just about be able to squeeze…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (172+ words) Jodrell Bank has unveiled a brand-new Curious Universe series that is set to launch over the May half term. Young explorers are invited to get hands-in with a range of interactive experiences, immersive dome shows and cosmic exhibitions at the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (429+ words) The ancient game of chess is having a bit of a moment right now, with the traditional board game becoming the unlikely focal point of many an evening out in Manchester. From hip-hop-soundtracked competitions to rooftop clubs, here are some…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (153+ words) On May Bank Holiday Weekend (23-25 May), Manchester's grassroots music festival Mews Fest is set to return to Great Northern, as the much loved event marks its sixth year with its most expansive programme to date across various venues along the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (228+ words) Manchester Wire Joe Kent-Walters brings his alter ego to XS Malarkey, Kathy Maniura is at Fairfield Social Club, and the Muslims are Coming to The Frog. After smashing his way through a tour of Australia, Joe Kent-Walters is back in…...