1. Be one of the first to step inside Co-op Live

It’s opening week for the UK’s biggest new music arena, and you won’t want to miss the first-ever act to take to the stage. This Saturday, American rock-band The Black Keys will kick off a phenomenal year for Co-op Live that includes world-renowned acts such as Olivia Rodrigo, Liam Gallagher and Stevie Nicks. You can see more of what’s coming up at the venue here. 

Step inside Aviva Studios and discover the spectacular work of English performance artist David Hoyle. Now in the last week of its residency Please Feel Free to Ignore my Work is an opportunity to dive into rarely seen paintings, slogan works, new commissions and the artist’s TV appearances and films. The exhibition comes to an end with all-variety show in Still Got It? on Saturday, 27 April. The main exhibition is free to attend, with standard tickets for the finale starting at £20. 

An adaptation of a beloved children’s novella is taking the stage at Waterside Arts, in Sale, on Sunday 28 April. Stunning puppetry techniques bring to life The Little Prince, a story teaching grown-ups and children alike about love, life and happiness in a collaboration between Lyngo Theatre and Norwich Puppet Theatre. The performance starts at 2.30PM and tickets are available from £7.50 for children and £90.50 for adults. 

This Wednesday, 24 April, visit the iconic Victoria Baths and take in the history of the striking Grade II* listed building, once dubbed Manchester’s “water Palace”. During their Welcome Wednesdays you can admire the beautiful stained-glass windows and intricate mosaic flooring and wall tiles during a free visit, or join a guided tour led by an experienced volunteer that will uncover the heritage of Victoria Baths. Guided tour tickets can be booked in advance from £9. 

Bring your four-legged furry friends to Lyme Park in Stockport this Sunday, 28 April, and join hundreds of people on a sponsored walk raising funds to create more hearing dog partnerships. The 4km or 8km Great British Dog Walk will have you explore the grounds of Lyme Park while taking part on fun activities along the route. Tickets for the walk are free for children under 16 and £12 for adults if booked in advance. 

New Opening: That Burger Place, Salford

Hailing from Walkden in 2017, this popular burger spot was named in the National Burger Awards and has now opened its second location. Recently opened in Bolton Road, Salford, the new venture for That Burger Place has also launched a new menu and are serving up their California inspired Smashburgers, chicken sandwiches, and their popular Kevin Bacon Fries. 

Manchester City under-18's will be playing an exciting game against Leeds United on Friday, 10 May. Hosted this year at Etihad Stadium, this will be Manchester City FC’s first appearance in the FA Youth Cup Final since they won it in 2020 and is set to draw in thousands of fans to the iconic grounds. Starting from £5, tickets are available to book now.