Did you know that you can organise your own social and attend anything you fancy with CitySocialising? If there’s something you want to see or do, It’s easy to set up a Social on CitySocialising and it’s open to everyone, even our free members.
Here to help you get started we’ve listed some brilliant upcoming events in Manchester that would be perfect for a social, with a group of other interested CitySocialisers. Make sure you let us know on Twitter or Facebook if you decide to organise one!
It’s time for Manchester to turn green! Manchester Irish Festival, a two-week festival culminating in one of the UK’s largest St Patrick’s Day parades takes place from Friday 2nd March – Sunday 18th March 2012 across various venues in Manchester. Events this year include a mix of singing, dancing, comedic performances, crafts, film night’s, art exhibitions and many more. Make sure you don’t miss out on the Community Festival Market, Music Marquee, Bob Dylan & Clancy Brother’s tribute night and the famous St Patricks Day Parade. For latest information, you can follow them on Twitter @mancirishfest.
Viva! Spanish & Latin American Film Festival
Hola! The very best of Hispanic films in comedy, drama and documentary filmmaking is coming to Manchester this March, from Friday, 2nd March – Sunday, 18th March 2012. Enjoy a true Spanish experience at Cornerhouse’s Gallery 1 with Landings, an exhibition by Mexican artist Minerva Cuevas, which will be on show throughout the festival. Also, you can get involved in a range of talks and debates for film enthusiasts and language learners. Don’t miss out on Spanish delicacies at Cornerhouse Café and the Closing Party which should be an ideal night out for CitySocialising.
Travel back in time to witness Manchester’s illustrious past as a part of a 10 day Festival this March. MHF is a celebration of Greater Manchester’s unique history and heritage with events and activities like comedy, film, museum sleepovers, football shenanigans, debates, bike rides, art shows and many more. The festival begins 24th February- 4th March across various venues.
Fancy attending a gig with CitySocialising? Here’s a perfect chance for a bunch of you who are fans of Florence and the Machine. After the recent success of her second album, Florence + the Machine have become a massive success around the globe. In just over 2 weeks, ‘Ceremonials’ has sold a record of 1 million units and hit the top of the UK charts and the Billboard Top 10 in its first week. The gig takes place at the MEN Arena on the 15th of March, 2012 and although tickets are now sold out you can take advantage of our partnership with viagogo which gets you £20 off any gig ticket purchased before 1st march, redeem your code over on our Facebook page.
The House of Annie Lennox is an exhibition taking place at The Lowry from 17th March to 17th June 2012. This exhibition gives an insight into the image and vision of one of UK’s most successful female artists in the music history. An innovator and icon, Annie Lennox’s success has spanned four decades and she is internationally renowned both for her music and her personal style. In this exhibition, there will be a display of costumes alongside personal treasures, ephemera from political campaigns she has championed, and a specially commissioned video of Annie in conversation.
Coronation Street – Street of Dreams with Paul O’Grady Tickets
One of the most awaited musicals is coming to Manchester this March 21st – 22nd at MEN Arena. A live arena musical of Coronation Street called Street of Dreams will star some of the most popular and recognisable faces from the ITV’s soap, alongside host Paul O’Grady. Street of Dreams will run through 50 years of storylines from Weatherfield’s besieged residents, making this an unmissable opportunity! Book tickets soon as these will definitely sell out.
Photos courtesy of Manchester HistoriesFestival / Flickr-Fabbiovennie
