The best theatre and comedy in Manchester throughout March and April

The ten best gigs in Manchester throughout March and April

The best exhibitions across Manchester throughout March and April

From Shoryu Ramen to Squid Ink and Hispi, here are the bar and restaurant openings to keep an eye on this year

Jonathan Schofield and the disaster of 24 hour blanket pedestrianisation

A day of tastings and talks at Whiskey Jar

Maria Roberts on the wane of the quintessential Northern Monkey

You might recognise some, but we bet there’s plenty you don’t. Time to get planning your year ahead...

Confidential staggers across the city centre and round the 'baker's dozen'

Change your body, change your life

Jean-Michel Jarre, Underworld, Everything Everything and Prof. Brian Cox to headline new three-day Bluedot festival

L'Oréal Blackett on the best of the new bean-botherers