What's On and Things To Do Around Greater Manchester

“THE DAYS GO BY, CERTAIN DAYS, GO QUITE BY, THE BELL GOES, AND LITTLE OR NOTHING SAID, LITTLE OR NOTHING DONE. THAT IS THE DANGER. TO BE GUARDED AGAINST.” Winnie is stuck. Buried in a wilderness of scorched earth she survives the everyday with fragments of babbling optimism.

“WE ARE WOMEN AGAINST PIT CLOSURES AND WE’RE OCCUPYING THIS PIT” Anne, Elaine, Dot and Lesley. Four ordinary women, facing the closure of their community. It’s 1993 and the Parkside Colliery pit may be winding down, but they’re not giving up.

Saying Goodbye are an International baby loss support charity (part of the Mariposa Trust. ) Since 2012, 100 services have been held across the UK, France & North America, the services are completely free and open to anyone of any faith or no faith.

When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, Lord and Lady Saxby, she has no idea her life is in danger! Waking up three months later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell Stella what has happened.

Manchester’s longest running music event and Europe’s most adventurous jazz festival returns for its 23rd year with 96 gigs across the city, featuring a line-up of local and international talent from 20 – 28 July 2018. The full programme is now live at manchesterjazz.

Kiefer Sutherland + Rick Brantley. Artists performing: Kiefer Sutherland.: Tickets avaiable.

The UK’s only Transylvanian festival of arts & culture returns to Manchester. Last year saw 10,000 revellers put their best foot forward to try out traditional folk dancing, soak up the unique sounds of a zither orchestra & sample Transylvanian craft beer & delicacies.

Pick up a map, it’s time to get lost on a quest around Central Library A long, long, time ago, the government commissioned intrepid explorer, Philias Finder, to start The Ministry of Lost & Found – a secret department tasked with protecting the most curious and precious objects ever lost or found.

Learn all that you need to know about the Tutor Doctor Franchise Opportunity with canapés and cocktails on us. About this Event Learn about Tutor Doctor and enjoy some canapés and cocktails on us!

Summer means the World Cup, Wimbledon and cricket. Celebrate all things sporty in this fantastic concert – and don’t forget your team colours! We think children aged 7 and over will enjoy this concert the most. For younger children, we’ll be hosting free musical activities in the Atrium from 10.

Collectable vinyl, cds. Dvds etc book a table saturday special.

Big hair, big shoulder pads and the biggest hits of the ‘80s, all in one spectacular night. Join the full forces of the Hallé plus guest rhythm section and star vocalists Alison Jiear and Tim Howar for a night of chart-topping, record-smashing hits!

Spend the afternoon with the Hallé and Stephen Bell on a journey of a lifetime. This magical concert lets your imagination run riot with space ships, flying cars, thrilling train rides and the most exciting wardrobe in the world!

This is an interesting and reflective course containing relevant content for today’s society. The course teaches us how to use this up-to-date information to ensure we protect children from all types of radicalisation. The course identifies your responsibility in challenging views and reporting concerns.

Join us at the Principal Hotel, Manchester on Friday 29th June for the Francis House Children’s Hospice Summer Ladies Lunch.

Presented by Artful Playground Ages 2-9 Running Time: 60 minutes 12 – 2.30pm Art Activities taking place Artful Playground’s Minifest  is a fun musical experience for children that adults will love too!

Presented by Comedy Club 4 Kids Ages 6+ Running Time: 60 minutes Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children (aged 6+) and their families… but without the rude bits!

#artopenhouse is an artist initiative in which a group of Manchester artists - Kate Davies, Sarah Feinmann, Maggie Hargreaves and Fiona Moate - curate a weekend exhibition in the intimate setting of an Edwardian terraced house.

A fun-filled show about the Internet for 3-8 year olds and their grown ups, based on the best-selling picture book by Stuart Spendlow, illustrated by Amy Bradley. Sophie reads about an exciting creature called a Penguinpig on the Internet.

Malcolm doesn’t like animals, which is a problem because his family love them. Their house is full of pets. After a bizarre school trip unlike any other, Malcolm begins to understand animals more deeply than anyone. But will he end up the same as before? Because sometimes the hardest thing to be is…you.

A two day event to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Platt Fields Park, Manchester is brought to you by Magic of Thailand.

Race for Life brings millions of women together to support our life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters. So which event is for you? A 5k is great for all ages. Run, jog or walk the only thing that matters is that you’re part of it.

A quirky Chorlton garden! Recycled materials. Wildlife friendly areas. Great variety of lush naturalistic cottage style planting. Wildlife friendly pond with bridge. Potager style front garden with organic fruit, vegetables, flowers and herbs. Hundreds of container plantings.

Chorlton High School Saturday 23rd June 1:30pm-3:30pm SELL your quality second hand baby, children’s and maternity clothes, preloved baby equipment or used pram at our nearly new baby and children’s market and keep 100% of the proceeds. Book a stall at www.mum2mummarket.co.uk/book-a-stall.

SOS Festival 2018 Friday 13th to Sunday 15th July 2018 Longfield Suite, 3 Longfield Centre, Prestwich, Greater Manchester, M25 1AY, England £20 for 3 days + booking fees SOS Festival is an indoor, all ages welcome, rock & metal live indoor music event currently in its 10th year which takes place from Friday