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10 picks around Shaw (Oldham), from 7 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
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.
1Plantfood are the first act to be revealed for Onwards Festival 2026 and you can buy tickets now! Based in Leeds, Plantfood are a six-piece collective, drawing from jazz, electronic music, punk and club culture, creating immersive, high-energy performances that move between intense rhythmic sections and more spacious, reflective moments. Rooted in the UK jazz...
2Join us to celebrate Holmfirth Artweek! A fantastic week of the year where the local creative community come together to showcase brilliant artwork across Colne Valley and Holme Valley… we can’t wait! As part of Holmfirth Artweek 2026 we will have… Bren Head’s exhibition in our Long Wall Ga
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3Hapé 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
4Free! (worth double-checking)During the First World War, many soldiers sent beautifully embroidered postcards to loved ones back home. See some of these special postcards on display in the museum, then create and decorate your own postcard to take home. Why not write a message and send it to a family member or friend?
5Artists: Ashleigh Beattie, Shezad Dawood, Emelia Hewitt, Steve Sutton, Adam Rawlinson and Keziah Thomas-Mellor Out Here brings together artists exploring our relationship with nature through drawing, film, painting, performance, photography, prints, sculpture and site-specific artwork. Their practices are grounded
6at North West Photography Courses
Our beginners photography course in Lymm, Cheshire is for people new to photography or who rarely, if ever move away from their camera’s AUTO feature. See full course description below.
7at North West Photography Courses
Our beginners photography course in Lymm, Cheshire is for people new to photography or who rarely, if ever move away from their camera’s AUTO feature. See full course description below.
8Artists from Globe Arts and Enjoy Art come together for this exhibition, bringing a wide range of styles, materials, and approaches. The former United Church provides a welcoming and light-filled setting for the exhibition. Located in the heart of t
9Join us for a creative workshop exploring punk zines, DIY publishing, and archival practice, led by Charmaine Wah of Shoes Off, held in conjunction with Chris Zhongtian Yuan’s solo exhibition ‘Two Improvisations’ at esea contemporary.
10Pipeline 5 June – 25 July 2026 Castlefield Gallery 2 – 30 August 2026 Disc Unknown, a solo exhibition by artist Joe O’Rourke, will open at Pipeline, London on Thursday 4 June. The exhibition continues from 5 June to 25 July.
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