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Chanel’s Métiers D’Art Exhibition turns Thomas Street into a dazzling runway

Chanel’s Métiers D’Art Exhibition turns Thomas Street into a dazzling runway

For one night only, Manchester’s Northern Quarter was taken over by celebrities and models for Chanel’s Métiers D’Art runway show
UMMTS charms once again with The Last Five Years

UMMTS charms once again with The Last Five Years

A new month and a new production for the University of Manchester’s Musical Theatre Society. This time, we’re swept away to Feel Good Club breathtaking and rich performances by the group’s young talented singers.
Beyond the Music in Manchester: The embryonic international festival

Beyond the Music in Manchester: The embryonic international festival

Why Beyond the Music had the seeds of something great, but is not quite there just yet
Days out in Manchester according to your personality

Days out in Manchester according to your personality

If you’re stuck for things to do in the city (with a student budget in mind), there’s something for everyone in our compilation of the best days out in Manchester
An evening with Rough C.U.T.S’ unconventional double bills featuring Boys in Peaches…

An evening with Rough C.U.T.S’ unconventional double bills featuring Boys in Peaches…

The Mancunion attend a double bill screening of Call Me by Your Name and James and the Giant Peach as part of Rough C.U.T.S’ summer 2023 film programme
Beyond the Music announces partnership with LUSH and free ‘Music For Everyone’ opening day

Beyond the Music announces partnership with LUSH and free ‘Music For Everyone’ opening day

Beyond the Music today (24th August) have announced their free ‘Music for Everyone’ day, showcasing Manchester’s finest talent.
Beyond The Music Festival announces first wave of artists

Beyond The Music Festival announces first wave of artists

The inaugural Beyond The Music Festival, hosted in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, have shared the lineup’s first 60 artists
The best margaritas in Manchester

The best margaritas in Manchester

A round-up of the best margaritas in the Northern Quarter and beyond!
Foodie February round-up

Foodie February round-up

As the first half of February has flown by, here’s what’s left to look forward to in Manchester this Foodie February
NQ64 ups their game with a new cocktail menu!

NQ64 ups their game with a new cocktail menu!

With its new menu, inspired by arcade classics, NQ64 continues to be one of Manchester’s coolest cocktail bars.
Lifestyle Loves: The Northern Quarter

Lifestyle Loves: The Northern Quarter

The first in our new series of recommendations is Manchester’s Northern Quarter – if you’re looking for inspiration or new places to try, we’ve got you covered
Plant Hunt MCR is back this weekend!

Plant Hunt MCR is back this weekend!

The plant hunt is back this weekend and it’s mega! Run around Manchester in the sun, finding your new plant soul mate… for free!
Nibble NQ: A bite of joy

Nibble NQ: A bite of joy

Not to be missed, Nibble NQ is a treat for the tastebuds and is proudly female forward
Rice ‘N’ Three at This & That – a Northern Quarter Classic

Rice ‘N’ Three at This & That – a Northern Quarter Classic

Gloria Coles goes in search of the Northern Quarter’s best rice and three deal.
Happy 40th Birthday Afflecks: The iconic Manchester market

Happy 40th Birthday Afflecks: The iconic Manchester market

A chat with the vendors of Affleck’s and a look into the history of the famous indoor market as it approaches a big milestone
The best Veganuary offers in Manchester for 2022

The best Veganuary offers in Manchester for 2022

Follow our weekly guide for the best offers and deals to help you through Veganuary, we list our favourite spots to visit in the city this month!
Spotlight: Village Books

Spotlight: Village Books

We chat to Joe from Village Books, the new shop selling books, magazines, and publications in the Northern Quarter
Night and Day Café faces potential closure

Night and Day Café faces potential closure

The Night and Day cafe is a Northern Quarter landmark hosting names such at Arctic Monkeys and Blossoms
The speakeasies of the Northern Quarter

The speakeasies of the Northern Quarter

We run through the ins and outs of the best speakeasies and secret bars the Northern Quarter has to offer with hidden doors and bespoke cocktails
Cramming and coffees: Study cafés near you

Cramming and coffees: Study cafés near you

Your guide to Manchester’s study cafes: charging points, WiFi passwords, and cheap coffee