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It’s also the time to treat yourself to a fun day out or indulge in a romantic date night before your calendar starts filling up with festive commitments. To help narrow down the endless possibilities that await in the city, we’ve rounded up some fabulous things to do in Manchester this November. 1. Visit the Christmas Markets This one is not exactly the most hidden place in Manchester however, there are so many locals that have never been that I thought it’d be worth mentioning. I’m a big movie guy and doesn’t everyone know it. Honestly, try me. I’ve seen everything at least twice. If you are into your movies but have some catching up to do, you can head over to the central library and watch anything you could possibly dream of in a cool little pod. You can watch some pretty rare stuff too like obscure sitcoms from the 1970s and loads of early camera footage of old-timey people pottering about. Such fun. While Vimto has not stopped anyone from drinking alcohol, it became a very popular drink in Manchester.

Ensuring you eat well during Iftar and Suhoor is vitally important to a successful day’s fast, which runs from pre-dawn until sunset. Finding somewhere to eat during Ramadan can be tough, but here to offer some inspiration is our round-up of the best places to visit in Manchester during Ramadan. 1. Zouk Tea Bar & Grill Credit: Zouk But Manchester’s rich history and sprawling expanse mean there’s always something new to discover, no matter how long you’ve lived here.The first day of the month is officially World Vegan Day. As if you needed a reason to visit one of the many spots around Manchester that serve tasty vegan grub? Whether you’re someone looking to dip your toe in the world of vegan food for the first time or are a long-time vegan who is constantly on the hunt for new haunts serving delicious plant-based dishes, you are sure to find a favourite among these vegan eateries in Manchester. 11. Explore over 250 craft gins and spirits at this festival at Victoria Baths Credit: Jez Timms, Unsplash The second-oldest library in the city after Chetham’s, you’ll find The Portico hidden away above The Bank pub on Mosley Street. So John Noel Nichols, a local chemist, decided to create a soft drink that would be so good people would stop drinking alcohol and drink this instead. It’s also worth noting that it was designed in a Greek revival architecture which makes it rather majestic. You’ll want to take loads of photos. 3.New Islington Marina ‘Cast No Shadow’ lyrics The first pineapples that came to Europe actually arrived in Liverpool (which is why you can see a lot of pineapples in Liverpool as well).

In the spirit of the month of Ramadan, the month of hospitality and sharing, the newly-reopened Manchester Museum is inviting people to come along to the venue on March 29. The museum will be hosting an Iftar, which is an evening of friendship and conversation across faiths and cultures. Learn about Ramadan and witness or participate in the Muslim call to prayer. Attendees will also be breaking the fast together with delicious food. The event is free to drop in between the hours of 6pm and 9pm, however you can reserve a spot in advance. 3. Safire Grill Credit: Safire GrillPrepare for a night of terrifying harmonies as Printworks Manchester goes all out for its latest lip-sync event with a Halloween special this October. Taking place on October 27 at Printworks iconic nightclub, Cargo, the Halloween Lip Sync is taking over The Vault from 7pm – 10.30pm.