Looking for something to do this weekend? Well we’ve got a range of events worth checking out! Whether you want to get creative, have a beer or two, or eat some delicious food, we’ve got something for you. Whatever you get up to this weekend, have a great one!
Halloween Latex Mask Making Class
Halloween is fast approaching! If you’ve got a Halloween party to go to, then look no further than going to Little School of Horrors latex mask making class. Over 3 Thursday evenings you’ll learn to make a face mask of a howling Werewolf, a blood sucking Vampire Bat, a Face Hugger from Alien, a horrific killer clown, a Cenebite from Hellraiser and whatever else you can dream up! A much better costume than just wrapping yourself in toilet paper and calling yourself a mummy!
Where: Little School of Horrors, Liverpool
When: Thursday 8th October – Thursday 22nd October Each Thursday 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
How Much: £60
Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair
Head to the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair to see over 175 UK designer makers in: ceramics, jewellery, interior textiles, fashion design and accessories, glass, silversmithing, wood and furniture. These designers have been specially selected by industry expects so you can be sure you’re seeing and buying the best designs out there.
Where: Old Granada Studios, Manchester
When: Thursday, 8 October 2015 at 6:00 pm – Sunday, 11 October 2015 at 5:00 pm
How Much: From £5
Indy Man Beer Con 2015
Beer lovers! The time has come again to head to Victoria Baths for the Indy Man Beer Con. The IMBC brings together the most progressive, forward thinking breweries from across the UK, Europe and USA for a multisensory, headlong, hop- forward beer extravaganza.
Where: Victoria Baths, Manchester
When: Thursday, 8 October 2015 at 5:30 pm – Sunday, 11 October 2015 at 7:00 pm
How Much: From £8
Gamerbake
Gamerbake is the friendliest gaming event around and the idea behind it is pretty simple. They come up with a game related theme, a selection of friendly bakers bring along baked goodies and then you get to eat them all in a nice friendly atmosphere. Prizes are handed out to the best bakes around to add some friendly competition in to the mix. The theme of this event will be super sequels, we’re thinking Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Metal gear Solid and maybe Super Mario Bros. 3 for good measure!
Where: SpacePortX, Manchester
When: Friday, 9 October 2015 from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
How Much: Free
Manchester Suffragette Charity Première
This Pathé movie will première in Manchester and the Pankhurst Trust have the privilege of hosting it in the home city of the Pankhursts before it goes on general release. All proceeds from the event will go to the Pankhurst Trust to support the Pankhurst Centre that houses a small museum dedicated to the Pankhurst family, the women’s suffrage movement and that commemorates women’s historic and contemporary struggle for political, social and economic equality.
Where: Odeon IMAX Cinema Manchester
When: Friday, October 9, 2015 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
How Much: £25
Paperchase- Papercraft flowers workshop
Looking to get creative this weekend? Lucky for you Paperchase Manchester will be hosting one of their #IMadeThis classes. This weekend you can learn how to make different types of paper flowers, from tissue paper and lokta fibre papers. These are a great idea for decorating gifts and are perfect for weddings.
Where: Paperchase, Manchester
When: Saturday 10 October 2015 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
How Much: £10
Liverpool Organic Brewery Tour
Liverpool Organic Brewery are opening their doors for one of their great brewery tours. On this tour you’ll get unlimited cask beer; lunch is included – BBQ or Scouse, dependant on weather; a souvenir brewery glass to take home; you’ll get to meet the team; and learn how they brew our ales. The tours are a great opportunity to learn about the brewing process from start to finish, a chance to ask the team questions, discuss malt and hop varieties and experience a taste of the working day at the brewery.
Where: Liverpool Organic Brewery, Liverpool
When: Saturday 10 October 2015 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
How Much: £20
PLAY Expo 2015
Gamers assemble! The north’s biggest ever video gaming expo is back in Manchester. Not only will there be over 100 next-fen games consoles, running the latest games for you to play, there will also be the most extensive and varied celebration of video games history ever seen in the UK with free-play arcade and pinball machines, retro consoles and classic computers. If that wasn’t enough, there will be meet and greets of film, TV and games personalities, cosplay and more!
Where: EventCity, Manchester
When: Saturday, 10 October 2015, 10:00 am –Sunday, 11 October 2015, 6:00 pm
How Much: From £16
