Out and about in Manchester!

Arts & Entertainment

  • Author Kelly Byrne
  • Published October 31, 2010
  • Word count 535

If you’re tired of going out to the same places and in need to find out what’s on in Manchester, look no further as we list a few of Manchester’s hidden attractions.

Fancy a movie? Well the Arty Farty Film Night at an Outlet on 77 Dale Street Manchester is like no other cinema in the city.

With an element of Manchester’s modern art galleries slash cinema every first Wednesday of the month uber cool café puts on their Arty Farty Film night.

Get involved in the mix of things with movie soundtracks to get you warmed up. Entrance is free and whilst your there you can treat yourself to beer and freshly prepared nibbles (beats Orange Wednesdays hands down). Doors open at 7, but get their early to secure a seat as there’s only 30 of them on offer.

See the website to find out more and place votes on upcoming Arty Farty Film Nights.

http://artyfartyfilmparty.co.uk/category

If your more of a music lover then head down to Clampdown Records on 9-11 Paton Street, where you can find possibly the biggest collection of Rock, Punk, Indie, Funk, Soul and Jazz Vinyl’s around. You might be fooled into thinking your in one of the popular Manchester gigs. With rare and collectable must see’s from The Smiths to Led Zepplin, this place is definitely worth a visit.

Comedy Balloon at The Ape and Apple on 28-30 John Dalton Street will have you laughing your socks off.

The Comedy Balloon at the Ape and Apple is Manchester’s longest running comedy night, with old regulars and new talent getting on stage every Wednesday, for a night of free laughs. Showtime is 8.45pm.

Fancy a bite to eat? Then Sweet Tooth Cupcakery on 34-36 Oldham Street is somewhere you can spoil yourself. One of Manchesters finest cafes, have recently expanded their Chorlton shop with a new opening and equally kitsch little unit next to Pop Café in the Northern Quarter. Wonderful news for those closer to town with a sweet tooth as their melt in your mouth buttercream and fluffy sponge is impossible to resist. Baked fresh on site everyday in a whole variety of tasty flavours, you’ll find it hard to choose.

Other places are the Electrik Vintage Market on 599 Wilbraham Road, Chorlton. Elektric’s Saturday Vintage Market is a definite treat, with stalls selling one of a kind vintage piece’s, Bric a Brac and handmade jewellery. It is also strongly advised to indulge in their wonderful cakes and cocktails whilst making your way around, get down there Every Saturday 12noon – 5pm.

If your looking for a bit of a snack then Night and Day Café on 26 Oldham street is worth a visit.

Manchesters Night and Day Café is not only a great place to grab a sandwich and read the papers, it’s also one of Manchester’s most legendary music venues housing some of the city’s best gigs to date. The intimate atmosphere and fantastic sound make it well worth visiting, whether it’s to see unknown acts at the regular open mic night or your new favourite band yet to hit the big time.

For more information log on to www.largemanchester.com

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