NEXT WEEK: An unmissable autobiographical piece of gig theatre telling the true story of a young Jehovah’s Witness coming to terms with his sexuality.

Catch Brook Tate's Birthmarked at The Lowry for 3 performances only.

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FOOD & DRINK: The Spärrows is one of Manchester's true greats.

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LITERATURE: WEEK TONIGHT! House of Books & Friends House of Books and Friends are delighted to welcome Munir Hachemi on Thursday 30 May to discuss his new book, Living Things, a 'genre-bending and dystopian eco-thriller' out with Fitzcarraldo Editions. Read more here… creativetourist.com/event/an-eveni…

FAMILIES: Hold onto your hats (and your bottoms!) and get ready for an experience like no other as BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates unleashes his mind-blowing science show, Rude Science at The Lowry on 26 May💨

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EXHIBITIONS: Visit 'Bees: A Story of Survival' at World Museum 🌎 - an exhibition where art and science combine for a thoroughly memorable immersive experience! You'll learn about every aspect of bee life and their crucial importance to our existence

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FAMILIES: This month’s guide is now UP!

So much on this month and onwards, from amazing theatre The Lowry & Palace & Opera Mcr, half term fun Elizabeth Gaskell's House, Trafford Palazzo & The Storybarn

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GUIDE UPDATE: Our latest guide to Cinema in Manchester and the North features the best new movies alongside classics back on the big screen. Feat: HOME Showroom Cinema Northern Silents The Stoller Hall Cottage Road Cinema CULTPLEX creativetourist.com/cinema/

TOURS AND ACTIVITIES: Join esea contemporary for an afternoon of memoir collating and recording with artist Zixin Li.

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#archive #oralhistories #localhistory #migration

MUSIC: This June, join The Bridgewater Hall & Streetwise Opera for the 2-day Re:Discover Festival, celebrating African & Caribbean heritage in Britain.

From a monologue by Paterson Joseph (@ignatius_sancho) to 'A Family Adventure in Opera', explore what's on: creativetourist.com/event/re-disco…

EXHIBITIONS: The Lives of Artists season continues at Bluecoat with 'Michelle Williams Gamaker: Our Mountains Are Painted on Glass', revisiting a classic film where previously marginalised characters take on leading roles and present their own stories

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MUSIC: Continuing his solo journey through immersive soundscapes that explore the nuances of beats and melodies in electronic music, tourist brings his excellent new album, Memory Morning, to New Century on Saturday.

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LITERATURE: THIS THURSDAY! Kate Feld has a book out and we couldn't be happier – Deeryard is a pamphlet of prose poetry and photographs published by Manchester indie Death of Workers Whilst Building Skyscrapers, launch House of Books and Friends. Read more here… creativetourist.com/event/book-lau…

EXHIBITIONS: Finding light in the darkest of moments, 'Paul Maheke: To Be Blindly Hopeful' at Mostyn, Cymru/Wales showcases the artist's bold drawings, video, dance and writing, translating a previous trauma into a brighter glance towards the future

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MUSIC: At The Bridgewater Hall on Friday, the Czech National Symphony Orchestra (@CNSO_official) celebrates the glorious music of its homeland – joined by British star violinist Chloë Hanslip.

We explore the programme, feat Smetana, Dvořák and Piazzolla: creativetourist.com/event/czech-na…

FAMILIES: Join The Untold Orchestra for a whimsical family adventure as they bring to life music from the film series Trolls at @RNCMlive, 16 June.

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FAMILIES: Round off the half-term holidays with The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at The Lowry, packed with fun, delight, and some subtle education! 🐛

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FAMILIES: One week to go until the disgusting and quite frankly hilarious production of Rude Science at The Lowry, with BBC Gastronaut, Stefan Gates. This is NOT for the faint-hearted!

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FAMILIES: What’s that? Is it a bed? Or perhaps a boat? Maybe a giant slice of toast? For Naz, Iggy, & their adventurous pals, their bed can be anything – it’s the ultimate getaway to a magical world ✨

Book now for Ten in the Bed Z-arts, 1 June: creativetourist.com/event/ten-in-t…

MUSIC: Embarking on her first ever UK tour, Mongolian singer Enji is bringing her intoxicating blend of jazz, folk and traditional Mongolian song to Band on the Wall on Monday.

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CINEMA. Northern Silents lean into the magic of silent cinema with Silents by the Sea, a weekend of talks and live scored films at Morecambe Winter Gardens. creativetourist.com/event/silents-…