1. Walk through musical history with Manchester music walking tours 

This Saturday, 20th January, the Manchester music walking tour offers a compelling journey through the beating heart of a city that has undeniably shaped the global music scene. Each Saturday, they run tours right through the city, stopping off at historic buildings and venues. Tickets start at £22.  

  1. Join the turtle rescue at SEALIFE Manchester  

Don’t miss the opportunity to get up close and personal with SEALIFE’s resident sea turtles Cammy and Ernie and take part in Turtle Rescue. Meet and greet with knowledgeable turtle experts and take part in the activity trail. Perfect for families, Turtle Rescue is included in your park ticket, so don’t miss out! Tickets for SEALIFE start at £18.50. 

  1. Reminisce the golden era of cinema at HOME 

Every Sunday in January, HOME are holding viewings of some of Cinema’s golden classics during their British Film Stars: The Rank Charm School collection. This Sunday, 21st January, is a showing of Sparticus, Directed by Stanley Kubrick in 1960. Remembered as one of the best historical epics of all time, enjoy it on the big screen from as little as £7.15. 

  1. Watch an installation morph and grow in real-time as it is constructed 

Jo Lathwood: Making Up will offer visitors a view behind the scenes into the functional spaces that are usually hidden out of sight. In the first few weeks, gallery visitors will be able to watch Lathwood working daily in person or via live-streamed CCTV footage from The Lowry’s basement workshops (11am–5pm Tuesday–Sunday). Over the following weeks, they will see the installation morph and grow in real-time as it is constructed inside the gallery space.  

  1. Carve your way into the New Year with a Print-Making Workshop 

Join artist Gemma Curtis and Rabbi Robyn Ashworth-Steen at Manchester Jewish Museum and nurture your creativity this Sunday (21st) by learning the skill of printmaking. Celebrating the festival of Tu Bishvat, weave conversations around the power of nature and rootedness while creating your own print. Tickets start at £30 and all materials are provided. 

Book Now: 50% Vegetarian and Vegan dishes at Maray this January  

Hit Middle Eastern-inspired eatery Maray, famed for its 'disco' cauliflower and sublime hummus is offering 50% off vegetarian and vegan dishes throughout January to celebrate Veganuary. Just book your slot Monday through to Thursday for all bookings, from opening time until 7pm. 

New Opening: Dokes Pizza, Prestwich 

The newest sibling to Ancoats favourite Elnecot – Dokes Pizza in Prestwich is a New York inspired pizzeria that uses British home-grown ingredients like British Heritage grain flower, Isle of Wight tomatoes and cheese from the Crafty Cheeseman. With crispy crusts perfect for dunking in dips, it’s a must try.  

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