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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in High Lane

10 picks around High Lane, from 7 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near High Lane

Not every listing gets a golden ticket

We check the usual frankly silly number of local websites, then look for events that feel rainy-day friendly: cinemas, theatres, talks, workshops, galleries, concerts, cosy venues, and anything less likely to involve standing in a muddy field making brave weather noises.

Happening Saturday 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for High Lane, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.

Our 10 picks near High Lane

Pyramid Concert Orchestra - Best Of British1

Pyramid Concert Orchestra - Best Of British

at The Plaza

The Pyramid Concert Orchestra’s July light music concert will feature the ‘Best of British’, including: Edward Elgar – Pomp & Circumstance March No.4 Eric Coates – Three Elizabeths Suite Ralph Vaughan Williams – Fantasia on Greensleeves Arthur Sullivan – Pirates of Penzance Overture Samuel Coleridge Taylor – Othello Suite Henry Wood – Fantasia on British Sea Songs Join us for an afternoon of delightful melodies played by our 45 musicians live on the Plaza stage. Buy Tickets

5.5 milesSun 26 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Live Music
La traviata Opera Talks2

La traviata Opera Talks

at Buxton International Festival

Hear from the creative teams behind La traviata and get insights into the history, music and vision behind this year’s production. For evening performances at 6pm in the Opera House – £3 For the matinee performance at 12.45pm in the Opera House – £3 Saturday 11 July – 6pm – 6.25pm Wednesday 15 July … Continued

9.1 milesSat 25 Jul£3
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Live Music

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La traviata3Free! (worth double-checking)

La traviata

at Buxton International Festival

A Buxton International Festival and Norwich Theatre production, featuring the Buxton International Festival Orchestra La traviata, reimagined for Buxton International Festival in a production inspired by La Belle Époque, the golden age of Parisian elegance. A world that opens up before us in splendour and sorrow, where pleasure, love and reputation are constantly at … Continued

9.1 milesSat 25 Jul
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Community
HAPÉ Initiation Training4

HAPÉ Initiation Training

at The Lighthouse Hub

Hapé Spirit Initiation Training With Sacred Huni Kuin Lineage Wisdom Location: The Lighthouse Hub – Manchester, Uk. Sunday 26th July 1PM 1PM – 4:30PM Hapé Spirit Initiation Training With Sacred Huni Kuin Lineage Wisdom A Sacred Call to Serve This is not just a workshop—it’s a spirit-led initiation … Continued

9.5 milesSun 26 Jul14:00£155
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Community
Pasta Making Class and Meal9

Pasta Making Class and Meal

at Food Sorcery Cookery School, Didsbury

Fresh pasta is a delight, and learning to make it is a life skill that stays with you. During this class, we look at all things pasta – from mixing and kneading pasta dough, to rolling techniques, filling and shaping the dough into several of the most popular varieties. Combination of hands-on cooking and demonstration, you will learn to knead, roll, shape and dry home made pasta using easy to buy equipment. We have included making a traditional sauce so you can enjoy eating your creations in our dining area. Join like minded guests on this class to learn about all things pasta. Example dishes: For allergies & dietaries let us know in the booking notes. Note: this is one of the few classes not adaptable to vegan or gluten free diets. Spinach & Ricotta Tortellini – Stuffed homemade pasta, creamy centre with garlic and a hint of nutmeg Egg Yolk Raviolo – pipped filling, cut and cooked Tagliatelle – Ribbon-shaped pasta from Marche region of Italy. Amatriciana Sauce – Flavourful tomato based sauce, perfect to go with your tortellini What’s included: Complimentary drink on arrival. Additional beverages can be purchased at the bar. All ingredients provided, you will eat as you cook and take home the additional dishes, bring containers or use our simple ones. Copies of the recipes will be emailed to you after the class. The added bonus is the washing up is all done for you! Skill Level: All Abilities

7.4 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
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Didsbury10

Didsbury

at Food Sorcery Cookery School, Didsbury

Fresh pasta is a delight, and learning to make it is a life skill that stays with you. During this class, we look at all things pasta – from mixing and kneading pasta dough, to rolling techniques, filling and shaping the dough into several of the most popular varieties. Combination of hands-on cooking and demonstration, you will learn to knead, roll, shape and dry home made pasta using easy to buy equipment. We have included making a traditional sauce so you can enjoy eating your creations in our dining area. Join like minded guests on this class to learn about all things pasta. Example dishes: For allergies & dietaries let us know in the booking notes. Note: this is one of the few classes not adaptable to vegan or gluten free diets. Spinach & Ricotta Tortellini – Stuffed homemade pasta, creamy centre with garlic and a hint of nutmeg Egg Yolk Raviolo – pipped filling, cut and cooked Tagliatelle – Ribbon-shaped pasta from Marche region of Italy. Amatriciana Sauce – Flavourful tomato based sauce, perfect to go with your tortellini What’s included: Free drink on arrival. Additional beverages can be purchased at the bar. All ingredients provided, you will eat as you cook and take home the additional dishes, bring containers or use our simple ones. Copies of the recipes will be emailed to you after the class. The added bonus is the washing up is all done for you! Skill Level: All Abilities

7.4 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
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