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FIND OUT MOREA new solo project by Shezad Dawood, comprising a 55-minute film entitled 'Feature' and contextual work that helps the viewer decode the film's rich layering of meaning.
Castlefield Gallery, until Sept 21. Free. Tel: 0161 832 8034.
BACK TO TOPFollowing the announcement of the winners of this year's Best of Manchester Awards, Urbis showcases the work of the city's finest musicians, fashionistas and artists.
Urbis, until Sept 28. Free. Tel: 0161 605 8200.
BACK TO TOPA small but powerful display, combining portrait photography and personal testimony to tell the stories of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people whose lives have been shaped by conflict, war and military service.
Imperial War Museum North, until Oct 12. Free. Tel: 0161 836 4000.
BACK TO TOPThe first UK retrospective of acclaimed Japanese media artist Masaki Fujihata, featuring eight installations created by the artist between 1996 and 2008, as well as a new, specially created work.
Cornerhouse, until Oct 19. Free. Tel: 0161 200 1500.
BACK TO TOPA hands-on family exhibition that gives youngsters the chance to create their own artwork in The Lowry's galleries. Budding artists can learn from renowned North West painters Liam Spencer and Ghislaine Howard, who share some of their trade secrets on screen, before creating and exhibiting their own drawings and paintings.
The Lowry, until Nov 2. Free. Tel: 0870 787 5794.
BACK TO TOPAn exhibition featuring a series of artworks produced as a result of collaborations between artists and childbirth professionals, exploring the politics and practice of childbirth in our society.
The Manchester Museum, Sept 20 - Nov 30. Free. Tel: 0161 275 2634.
BACK TO TOPIt is 25 years since the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) made its home at the former Liverpool Road Station, the oldest surviving passenger railway station in the world. Find out how the museum's collections reflect the changes in Manchester's science and industry - from the closure of printworks and mines to the rapid development of telecommunications - with this special anniversary exhibition.
Museum of Science and Industry, until Jan 4, 2009. Free. Tel: 0161 832 2244.
BACK TO TOPManchester Art Gallery hosts the first major UK exhibition of Korean contemporary artist Gwon Osang, who is renowned for his life-size sculptures of people. Deodorant Type features a range of sculptures by the artist, including a new work commissioned by Manchester Art Gallery for the show.
Manchester Art Gallery, until Sept 21. Free. Tel: 0161 235 8888.
BACK TO TOPThe first solo exhibition of renowned Chinese contemporary artist Tsang Kin-Wah in the UK, inspired by the 1980 horror film The Shining. The artist uses sound clips from the Stanley Kubrick-directed film to complement a series of rhythmically revealed profanities and slurs on the walls of the building, making a very direct comment on issues of nationalism and racial prejudice.
Chinese Arts Centre, until Sept 28. Free. Tel: 0161 832 7271.
BACK TO TOPSalford Museum and Art Gallery presents an exhibition by Nikki Palmer featuring large-scale mixed media pieces inspired by mythology, symbolism and tradition.
Salford Museum and Art Gallery, July 28 − Oct 26. Free. Tel: 0161 778 0800.
BACK TO TOPA family exhibition based on one of the most popular books in the Horrible Histories series. Terry Deary's wonderful words and artist Martin Brown's vivid visuals, combined with the sounds, art, film, photographs and objects from Imperial War Museum's unrivalled collections, together tell the tales of the key battles and landmarks of the First World War, 90 years after its end.
Imperial War Museum North, May 24, 2008 - Jan 4, 2009. Free. Tel: 0161 836 4000.
BACK TO TOPThe naturally preserved body of an Iron Age man is going on display at The Manchester Museum, on loan from the British Museum. Known as Lindow Man, the mummified body was discovered in a peat bog at Lindow Moss, Cheshire, in 1984. Thought to have died between AD20 and 90, he is notable for the savage way in which he was killed, which is suggestive of ritual sacrifice.
The Manchester Museum, April 19, 2008 - April 19, 2009. Free. Tel: 0161 275 2634.
BACK TO TOPWe all suspected he was planning to remain at Old Trafford forever, but now we know how. Manchester United's manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, has recently opened a new permanent exhibition at the club's award-winning museum, featuring a state-of-the-art interactive hologram of himself talking football. Entitled 'An audience with Sir Alex', the three-dimensional hologram uses the Peppers Ghost illusionary technique and is only the second of its kind in the UK (the only other one being a John McEnroe exhibition at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum).
Manchester United Museum, Old Trafford. Museum tickets (adult): £6.50. Museum and tour tickets (adult): £10. Tel: 0870 442 1994 (option 3).
BACK TO TOPDon't miss the Northern debut of the Design Museum exhibition marking ten years since Chorlton-born Matthew Williamson's first catwalk show. Manchester's own fashion design superstar presents a colourful showcase of iconic fashion pieces, which have been worn by some of the most glamorous women in show business today.
Urbis, March 27 - Sept 21. Free. Tel: 0161 605 8200.
BACK TO TOPAn exhibition exploring Manga's role in shaping contemporary culture. From cutesy Manga for kids to action Manga for teens and erotic Manga for adults, the exhibition studies the diverse manifestations of this unique graphic artform.
Urbis, March 13 - Sept 27. Free. Tel: 0161 605 8200.
BACK TO TOPDon't miss Andre Heller's spectacular circus extravaganza, featuring more than 100 performers - including musicians, dancers, variety artists and circus acts - from Africa. A fast-paced celebration of the amazing continent and all its pulsating colour, music and dance, the show has been seen by more than two million people.
The Trafford Centre, until Sept 6. £19 - £49. Tel: 0844 847 1554.
BACK TO TOPManchester hosts the world premiere of Flashdance - The Musical, based on the hit 1983 film. Set in Pittsburgh, USA, Flashdance tells the story of 18-year-old Alex, a welder by day and 'flashdancer' by night, whose dream is to obtain a place at the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy. The show features an iconic score, including Maniac, Gloria, I Love Rock & Roll and Flashdance - What a Feeling, as well as ten original songs created for the musical.
Palace Theatre, Sept 8 - 13. £11 - £29. Tel: 0844 847 2275.
BACK TO TOPThe original X-Factor winner, Steve Brookstein, stars in the smash-hit West End musical Our House - a tale of young, modern-day love set on the streets of London, written by Tim Firth. The show, which has won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, is packed with classic hits from 80s pop group Madness, including My Girl, Wings of a Dove, Driving in My Car and It Must be Love.
The Lowry, Sept 15 - 20. £15 - £28. Tel: 0870 787 5793.
BACK TO TOPThe National Theatre returns to The Lowry with a critically acclaimed new work devised by Katie Mitchell from the text of Virginia Woolf's novel The Waves. A tale of friendship, loss, identity and love, Waves is an exploration of human consciousness, tracing a band of friends from childhood to old age and death.
The Lowry, Sept 23 - 27. £18 - £22. Tel: 0870 787 5793.
BACK TO TOPThe Royal Exchange hosts Chekhov's heartbreaking masterpiece, Three Sisters. When their brother Andrei falls in love with the controlling and manipulative Natasha, sisters Irina, Masha and Olga find it is not only the dream of a better life in Moscow that is put at risk, but also the very roof above their heads.
The Royal Exchange Theatre, Sept 10 - Oct 11. £8.50 - £29. Tel: 0161 833 9833.
BACK TO TOPFifty years after West Side Story made its London debut, Joey McKneely's vibrant new stage production of the classic musical arrives in Manchester this month. Based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and packed with unforgettable songs, including Maria, Somewhere and I Feel Pretty, West Side Story is a guaranteed great night out.
The Lowry, Sept 30 - Oct 11. £23 - £39.50. Tel: 0870 787 5793.
BACK TO TOPSet in 1962, Richard Cameron's The Glee Club tells the story of five Yorkshire miners and their pianist, whose popular a cappella musical act on the northern working men's club circuit comes under threat on two fronts - internal tensions that threaten to tear apart lifelong friendships and the soon-to-explode swinging 60s.
The Library Theatre, Sept 19 - Oct 18. £9 - £18.50. Tel: 0161 236 7110.
BACK TO TOPThe Southport quintet head to Manchester to play a very special show of their Mercury Music Prize winning debut album, Bring it On, ten years after it propelled them to international attention.
Manchester Academy, Sept 4. £20. Tel: 0871 2200 260.
BACK TO TOPThe Great Northern Brass Arts Festival finishes with a concert featuring the Black Dyke Band, Foden's Richardson Band and Brighouse & Rastrick Band.
The Bridgewater Hall, Sept 6. £12 - £24. Tel: 0161 907 9000.
BACK TO TOPThe legendary singer-songwriter performs songs from his ground-breaking back catalogue, including Superstition, You Are The Sunshine of My Life and I Just Called to Say I Love You.
M.E.N Arena, Sept 9. £55.00 & £65.00. Tel: 0844 847 8000.
BACK TO TOPHeading the rockabilly revival movement at the start of the 80s, Stray Cats stormed the British music charts thanks to their unique music and retro style. Now, 30 years later, they are coming together for one final run of Europe.
Manchester Academy, Sept 11. £28.50. Tel: 0871 2200 260.
BACK TO TOPFollowing his sell-out season at London's Shaw Theatre earlier this year, Michael Feinstein returns to the UK with his hugely entertaining new show, celebrating the work of Frank Sinatra. He is joined on stage by Tony and Golden Globe Award winner Diahann Carroll, and supported by a 17-piece band.
The Lowry, Sept 12. £23. Tel: 0870 787 5793.
BACK TO TOPDon't miss the classical music spectacular of the year. Salford plays host to its very own Last Night of the Proms-style concert this month, with the full orchestral force of the BBC Philharmonic and a special homecoming performance by Russell Watson. Expect favourites including Sea Songs Fantasia (Wood), Jerusalem (Parry) and Don't Rain on My Parade (Styne).
Buile Hill Park, Salford, Sept 13. £20. Tel: 0844 888 4412.
BACK TO TOPA 12-time Grammy winner and Billboard Century Award recipient, Emmylou Harris' distinguished career as a singer and songwriter spans 40 years.
The Bridgewater Hall, Sept 13. £32.50 - £37.50. Tel: 0161 907 9000.
BACK TO TOPThe award-winning Canadian rockers return to Manchester to perform their biggest hits, with support from Staind.
M.E.N Arena, Sept 15. £32.50. Tel: 0844 847 8000.
BACK TO TOPThe alternative hip-hop outfit from New York performs in Manchester this month as part of a UK tour to promote its eagerly anticipated third album, The Quilt.
Manchester Academy 2, Sept 16. £13. Tel: 0871 2200 260.
BACK TO TOPVoted one of the top three guitarists in the world by US magazine Guitar Player, the Andalusian Juan Martin is a celebrated master of the flamenco guitar. Here's your chance to find out what all the fuss is about.
The Lowry, Sept 16. £15. Tel: 0870 787 5793.
BACK TO TOPThe New York dance rockers return to the UK for a seven-date headline tour, with special guests Forever The Sickest Kids.
Club Academy, Sept 19. £10. Tel: 0871 2200 260.
BACK TO TOPDr Rajeeb Chakraborty is an acclaimed performer, educator and composer of Indian music. He plays the sarod, accompanied on the tabla by Sanju Sahai - master percussionist of the famous Benares Gharana.
The Bridgewater Hall, Sept 20. £8. Tel: 0161 907 9000.
BACK TO TOPAmerican rockers OneRepublic are one of the biggest US bands to break through into the UK market this year, with hits including Apologize and Stop and Stare. After impressing fans at their two sold-out London shows earlier this year, OneRepublic are now on their first ever UK tour, which brings them to Manchester this month.
Manchester Academy, Sept 25. £18.50. Tel: 0871 2200 260.
BACK TO TOPThe acclaimed Rambert Dance Company returns to The Lowry with a brand new programme, featuring the world premiere of Eternal Light - a major new work by Rambert's artistic director Mark Baldwin. The programme also includes a revival of Christopher Bruce's hugely popular Swansong and Andre Gingras' Anatomica #3.
The Lowry, Sept 25 - 27. £10 - £21.50. Tel: 0870 787 5793.
BACK TO TOPBritish boxing stars Amir Khan and Alex Arthur headline World Championship Boxing 2 Hot 2 Handle. The 21-year-old Bolton hot-shot and the 29-year-old Edinburgh star will fight at the M.E.N. Arena for the first time, in a fascinating event that also features Michael Jennings, Choi Tsveenpurev, Stephen Bell, Femi Fehintola, Stephen Foster and many other boxers.
M.E.N. Arena, Sept 6. £30 - £200. Tel: 0844 847 8000.
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