5 things to do in the North West this weekend

Stand with Pride
One of Liverpool’s most popular events, Pride, returns to the city this weekend. The celebration, which is now in its seventh year, embraces everything about life and aims to empower the LGBT community with marches and fundraising for those who have to deal with homophobia, transphobia and hate crime every single day. This year’s theme is Liverpool icons, so head along in your best outfits and enjoy live music and outdoor celebrations. Find out more here.

Jazz FestivalAll that jazz!
Celebrate the last few days of Manchester Jazz Festival this weekend. Venues across the city are bringing you the best of jazz from around the world, but the festival hub is the Hobgoblin Festival Pavilion in Albert Square, with live music until late, street food and other fun things for the whole family to enjoy. Enjoy the likes of Hot Botz Brass Band and Craig Charles on Saturday and unwind to the sound of Snowpoet on Sunday. Find out more here.

BlackpoolRide into the night
Head to Blackpool Pleasure Beach on Saturday night for late night riding and a wonderful fireworks display! To celebrate Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s 120th anniversary, the venue is putting on fireworks for thrill-seeking individuals who want to ride on the likes of the Big One and the Red Arrows Skyforce deep into the night. Find out more here.

Grosvenor ParkEnjoy the show
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre in Chester has returned to the park for another season. The theatre will put on Stig of the Dump and Shakespeare’s As You Like It on Saturday and will show The Two Gentlemen of Verona on Sunday. Every show is set to be a masterpiece and perfect for the whole gang to enjoy on a Summer evening at the open air theatre, which is the best outside of London! Find out more here.

Manchester MuseumUrban naturalist
Head to Manchester Museum on Sunday to explore biodiversity right on your doorstep! The event, which is part of Museum Meets, Manchester Museum’s year round programme for adults, will be packed full of practical workshops for you to get involved in, from composting to insect identification, all ran by leading naturalists. Find out more here.

 

 

 

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