As we move into June, we’re really hoping this weather sticks around. It’s been a glorious long weekend, spent basking in a positively tropical 20° heat. Now venues have reopened, there are many more reasons for people to get out and about, so we’ve put together our latest guide to free things to do in Manchester for the coming week, which features Manchester Flower Show, Manchester Camerata at Homeground and much more…
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One of the great things to come out of lockdown is a new appreciation of all things open air. This rings true in this one – the orchestra of Manchester Camerata continue their close collaboration with HOME for this live Saturday night takeover.
All this week, the Manchester Flower Show is in full bloom across the city – it’s Manchester’s first properly public event of the year. Have a wander around town and see what you can find (look out for lots of floral bees). There’s a helpful interactive map of all the displays via the link below.
A nice one to finish on this week – through lockdown, the team at the Whitworth Gallery on Oxford Road have been designing a new room specifically curated to aid physical and mental wellbeing. With unique wallpapers, textiles and paintings from green spaces and a focus on nature, this is the perfect way to banish the lockdown blues.
- Words:
- Hugh Morris
- Published on:
- Mon 31 May 2021
Here’s a great half term one for the kids – Manchester’s National Football Museum has put together an online art workshop for youngsters looking to give their football illustrations a little bit of flair. Learn how to draw all your favourite players in a new way. Follow the link below to get started.