What’s on in Manchester: February 20 – February 26
Your guide to what's on in and around Manchester this week.
Monday February 20
Rebecca Ferguson, The Bridgewater Hall, Tickets start from £19.50, 19.00
Manchester’s The Bridgewater Hall welcomes X Factor success Rebecca Ferguson as she returns to the North West, bringing her nationwide tour along. The Liverpudlian’s debut album Heaven became a Top Three success and has later achieved Platinum status. Her sensational soul-voice has earned the applause of critics, labelling Ferguson as one of the country’s finest performers. And deservedly so.
Visit The Bridgewater Hall’s website for further information.
Tuesday February 21
Dave Williams, XS Malarkey, Tickets £5 or £3 for members, 19.30
Manchester’s comical legend Toby Hadoke hosts XS Malarkey’s weekly comedy night, with international headliner Dave Williams. He has performed in several countries, headlining the Sydney Comedy Store and appearing at clubs in Melbourne and Brisbane. He has also played in Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha. He is famed for his crisp one-liners and surreal nonsense.
Visit XS Malarkey’s website for further information.
Wednesday February 22
Georges Marvellous Medicine, Manchester Opera House, Tickets start from £10.50, 10.30 & 13.30
Roald Dahl’s exceptionally adapted story is brought to the stage of Manchester’s Opera House. The story about a boy who invents a marvellous new medicine to cure his Grandmother’s terrifying temper is perfect for family daytime entertainment.
Visit the Opera House’s website for further information.
Thursday February 23
exposures 2012: new talent in moving image, Cornerhouse, £25 for 10 events
Manchester’s finest artistic and world cinema house, Cornerhouse, is hosting the country’s leading student film festival exposures this February.
The annual event runs from February 21 – 23 and is now in its 18th year.
With Shameless creator Paul Abbot as a patron, this unique festival gives students from across the country a chance to showcase their films in front of a cinema-going audience. Students also receive a unique insight into the TV and film industry.
Visit Cornerhouse’s website for further information.
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Friday February 24
Friday race night, Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium, Tickets £5, First race 19.20
By Friday night, many have surrendered to the stresses of a full working week, and perhaps this time the pub’s corner sofa may not seem so appealing. Set around and illuminated racing track, Manchester Greyhound Stadium Belle Vue is one of the city’s most exciting and different nights out offering a fun filled evening out that for everyone to enjoy.
Visit Belle Vue’s website for further information.
Saturday February 25
The Deaf Institute’s 4th Birthday, The Deaf Institute, Tickets £5 advanced, 22.00-04.00
The Deaf Institute turns four at the end of the month and is celebrating by hosting an exhilarating night. The venue will be welcoming old friends, DJs from the best clubnights and some unexpected guests to toast the past four years with an eclectic musical collection. There will be free cocktails on arrival, with Trof’s finest selection of alcohol on offer until 4am.
Sunday February 26
Clarion Cycling Club and family cycling ride, various locations, Free, 09.00-15.00
Enjoy guided family cycle rides from Bolton and Stockport as part of Manchester Histories Festival. Both will arrive at People's History Museum, where riders will then welcome the Clarion Cycling Club (CCC), arriving on their penny farthings and vintage cycles.
Take the opportunity to speak to riders and see their cycles up close. Explore the museum displays of Clarion material from our collections, followed by a guided family cycle ride with the CCC riders to the Working Class Movement Library where they will treat us to a Clarion tea!
Visit the Manchester Histories Festival website for further information.
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