What’s on? Lots on… Don’t you just love Manchester? It’s the funkiest, edgiest, dirtiest city in the UK. It’s a mish-mash of architecture and a melting pot of people. Living here, we can dip our fingers into many cultural pies and take a nibble of this and a mouthful of that. Below is a list of things to see and do during March that should accommodate all tastes:

April

• Here’s a list of what’s on in April at the Royal Exchange Theatre.
• The Museum of Science and Industry is a great place to take children.
• You can view and do exciting things at Manchester Museum in April here.
• Here’s what’s going on at Mad Lab in April.
• At Whitworth Art Gallery why not visit the Cotton Global Threads exhibition or the current events for adults. You can find out more on Ed’s blog.
• The fabulous Cornerhouse not only shows the latest world films, but also hosts art exhibitions and educational courses too.
• Scientist Heroes of the North at MOSI. This one-off event is not to be missed. Take a look at the great and the good, from the north west’s scientific past.
• Want to get out and about in the fresh air? Then visit Dunham Massey, Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Country Estate, Tatton Park and Lyme Park. All of these National Trust properties have great events throughout April.
• If you’d like to combine walking and sculpture then visit the Irwell Sculpture Trail. Or you could take a trip to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park then go eight miles up the road and drop in to the fabulous Hepworth Museum in Wakefield.
• Manchester Art Gallery: The new collaborative programming relationship between London’s Serpentine Gallery and the Manchester Art Gallery has begun!
• Tate Liverpool offers a great range of activities for childeren and adults to explore together all year round.
• The Gallery of Costume’s latest exhibition is on, The Age of Elegance. a creative interpretation of cotton stories that exist in Manchester and across the globe.
• Click here to find out what’s on at the People’s History Museum.

• The John Rylands Library has all sorts of interesting events going on in the next few months.
• For all things musical, check out the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester Camerata and Band on the Wall. The Bridgewater Hall is “alive with music”.
• If you’re into music click on this page link for a listing of all the musical happenings in Manchester.
• Night and Day offer some of the best music from near and far. Whether you like Soul, Jazz or Indie, I’m sure you’ll find something that takes your fancy. Take a look at the link for all upcoming events.
• Get your dancing shoes on, with salsa dance classes at Matt and Phreds. They run every Thursday, with a beginners class from 7pm – 8pm and an intermediate class from 8pm – 9pm. Take a look at the link for for more information on this and much more.
• Interested in photography? Want to learn more photography or just see great art, why not visit www.manchesterphotographic.com for more information.
• In Salford Quays, why not visit the Imperial War Museum North and the Lowry.
• Hot Bed Press in Salford, offer fine art courses in printmaking, book-making, photo-etching etc.
• For dance, drama and the spoken word, Contact Theatre has it all.
• If you like modern architecture then you may be interested in what’s on at CUBE (Centre for the Urban Built Environment).
• For an all round experience of visiting galleries, shopping and dining visit Salts Mill. It’s a place everyone will enjoy.
• Salford Museum is hosting many photography exhibitions of life in Salford. Looks good.
• Want more to do in Manchester? Visit here for further suggestions.
• For lots of other ideas, reviews and cultural articles, take a look at creativetourist.com and goseethis.com.