Wednesday 14th March Events
St Mary's Parish Centre
Elbow Street, Levenshulme
Adults Irish Set Dancing Class
Barbara Aherne leads this evening of Irish set dancing where beginners are welcome to come along and join in the dancing or to just sit and watch while having a drink. If you have never tried it before, give it a go it’s a great fitness workout and everyone will make you feel welcome.
9pm-10.30pm
Hennigan’s Sports Bar
908 Stockport Road, Levenshulme, Manchester , M19 3AD
0161 257 2702
Bet with Barry - a Cheltenham Race Afternoon
Sponsored by Guinness
Join top racing pundit ‘Barry Evans for an afternoon of Racing in the comfort of Levenshulme's friendly Sports bar.
Can you beat Barry’s Cheltenham Race predictions and win the Guinness prizes?
Doors 12 noon
Admission: Free
Union Irish Music Lounge
845 Stockport Road, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3PW
0161 224 1271
Challenge Trish – Cheltenham Races
Watch the Cheltenham races live on the big screens. Between races pub favourite ‘Trish’ will be mounting her trusty steed ‘Jumping Jimmy’ and challenging all comers to a ‘hobby horse race’.
Guinness promotional prizes are up for grabs to those contestants up for the challenge.
Doors 12 noon
Admission: Free
Irish World Heritage Centre
Whist Drive (Tiomaint Fuist)
An event organised by Conradh na Gaelige Manchain (The Gaelic League Manchester) which coincides with Seachtain na Gaelige (Irish Language Week)
Click here for more information
or text Niall Murphy on 07815067857
Doors 8pm
Admission FREE
Union Irish Music Lounge
845 Stockport Road, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3PW
0161 224 1271
‘Around the Fire Irish Session’
with the Full Irish Radio show and traditional Irish flute player Grace Kelly
sponsored by Guinness
The Full Irish Radio show and its presenters Martin Hogan and Annette Carey will be broadcasting the session live on 96.9fm and on the internet.
This traditional Irish music session features a host of Irish musicians and has already been featured on BBC TV. Guest musicians and singers are welcome and a cold pint of the black stuff is on offer to performers to reward their musical participation.
Doors 6.30pm Broadcast 7pm-9pm
Session continues until 11pm
Admission Free
The Pack Horse
861 Stockport Road, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3PW
0161 224 4355
Live European Football
The Packhorse Sports Pub is showing both United and Celtic’s vital European matches on its giant screens
Kick Off 7.45pm
Admission FREE
The Palace Theatre, Manchester
The Producers
In Mel Brooks smash hit
musical "The Producers" down on his luck
theatrical producer Max Bialystock and his accountant Leo Bloom hatch the ultimate
theatrical scam, to raise more money than they need to produce a sure-fire Broadway
disaster! What do they need? The most tasteless musical in history and the world's
worst director!
Chubby Bolton comedian Peter Kay, famous for such memorable catch phrases as "Garlic...Bread?", "Put t' big light on" and "Wanna brew?" and no stranger to directing himself is now starring as Roger DeBris, the camp director who is hired to put on the worst musical in Broadway history, "Springtime For Hitler".
Joining Peter, directly from the West End production are CORY ENGLISH as Max Bialystock and JOHN GORDON SINCLAIR as Leo Bloom. With direction and choreography by Susan Stroman, THE PRODUCERS is a guaranteed evening of “SHEER, UTTER, UNADULTERATED JOY!”
Times: Monday - Saturday 7.30pm
plus
Wednesday & Saturday 2.30pm
Ticket Prices: £12.50 - £40.00
Trad Lizzy
O’Sheas Irish Bar
80 Princess Street, Manchester
Trad Lizzy is a concept developed by Barry James, a tribute to his friend and mentor Phil Lynott to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of his death.
Playing Thin Lizzy classics on traditional instruments Barry and guests bring a new edge to the already brilliant songs.
The album as proved so popular with Phil’s family that his mother Philomena will be a special guest on the night.
9pm – 1am
0161 236 3906
Long Road
The Southern Nightclub
Mauldeth Road West, Chorlton
Enjoy the Craic in Chorlton!
8pm
0161 881 7048
Shamrock Shufflers Line Dancing
English Martyr’s Parish Centre
Alexandra Rd South, Whalley Range
Lessons given for beginners.
7.30pm - 10.45pm
0161 226 1107
Sean’s Bit O’ Blarney Quiz
The Albert Inn
Wilmslow Rd, Withington
Come and join in the fun and test your knowledge in the annual quiz.
8pm
Free
0161 445 5747