16+ hour, 28+ min ago  (323+ words) RHS Garden Bridgewater celebrates its fifth birthday this May, marking half a decade as one of the North West's most visited attractions. Since opening, more than 2. 49 million visitors have explored the 154-acre garden. To celebrate the major milestone, RHS Bridgewater…...

18+ hour, 45+ min ago  (234+ words) The Science and Industry Museum hosts a May bank holiday weekend packed full of free, family-friendly space-themed activities. Launching on National Space Day (Fri 1 May) and running until Mon 4 May, the programme includes new science shows, interactive challenges, creative workshops,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (209+ words) Manchester Wire The best: Manchester comedy this week FT James Acaster, Susie Mc Cabe & more James Acaster has a short residency at The Lowry, Susie Mc Cabe is at Fairfield Social Club and Creatures start their hunt for Comedian of…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (289+ words) English National Opera brings Du Yun's Pulitzer Prize-winning opera Angel's Bone to Aviva Studios, home of Factory International, for its UK premiere this May. Breaking with operatic tradition and fusing multiple musical genres, spoken word and immersive staging, Angel's Bone'features…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (135+ words) Jodrell Bank delves into some of the universe's biggest mysteries with a brand-new exhibition launching later this spring. In collaboration with The University of Nottingham, each exhibiting artist has spent time working with world-leading scientists observing laboratory research in areas…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (474+ words) Here are some of the best classical shows around the city this year. Billed as a radiant celebration of Iberian colour and craft, the Galicia Symphony Orchestra arrives at The Bridgewater Hall with an impassioned, sunlit programme led by conductor…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (643+ words) Also known as machine pilates, reformer pilates is a low-impact full-body workout performed on a special machine containing strings, straps and a sliding carriage. The practice has boomed in popularity over the last few years, with plenty of studios now…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (134+ words) British funk-disco hitmakers Jungle have announced a massive headline tour, including a show at Manchester's Co-op Live this November. The announcement coincides with the news of the group's much-anticipated new record, Sunshine, which is set for release on Fri 14 Aug,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (327+ words) Zouk Tea Bar & Grill is inviting families and friends to celebrate Eid-al-Fitr with a grand sharing feast and three days of breakfast buffets this week. Zouk's Grand Eid Roast Banquet will be available from Fri 20 Mar and Sat 21 Mar, served…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (433+ words) This April, internationally acclaimed pianist Cordelia Williams returns to Manchester for a three-day residency at Stoller Hall, blending solo recitals, chamber performances and masterclasses while uniting a handpicked "supergroup" of leading musicians from across the UK. Marking two decades since…...