Best Events In February

Whether you're a total beginner or can bring your own boots because you're a total pro, Good Life Skates will have you gliding around in no time. And if you really want to make a night of it? There's even DJ-led parties to get over to.

Whether you've got a birthday in Feb or are just looking for an excuse to dabble in some day drinking, Flight Club are here to answer your prayers. The darts bar is putting their spin on bottomless brunch; think endless pizza, a bottle of bubbly per person and a go at getting that bulleye.

Whether you've been inspired by the 14th February, or just fancy the chance at meeting someone new, SpeedDater has the mixers, singles parties and speed dating events for you. You never know, sparks might fly when you meet someone special.

You can't visit Manchester, or even live in this gorg city, without seeing all the best sights it has to offer. The Great Game Outdoor Treasure Hunt is the perfect opportunity to do just that, all while cracking clues and solving puzzles to find your treasure.

If you're on the hunt for things to do in Greater Manchester, then Cherry Jam's bottomless afternoon tea is just the ticket. They're serving up sweet treats and savoury delights, all washed down with unlimited cocktails or draught beer and followed by a game of musical bingo.

Taste + Liquor's RB brunches are sure to get you on the dancefloor, thanks to top food, an hour of complimentary rum punch and food available from hosts Manchester Bierkeller. This five-hour daytime party is sure to hit the spot in Feb.

The Six Nations are back, baby. So these Manchester hotspots are making sure you've got all you need to cheer on the England squad. From food and drink to keep you going, to the biggest screens and the best atmosphere, this is live sport screening at its finest.

From Spice Girls to magical themes, The Brunch Club has all your daytime drinking, partying and eating needs sorted. Head over to restaurant and theatre Impossible to catch a slice of the action this February; you won't be disappointed.

Burn some rubber and leave everyone else in your dust at TeamSport Go Karting in Manchester this February. You'll whizz round an enormous 550m track in a race to the chequered flag. These bad boys get up to speeds of 40mph, so you know you're in for some thrills (and spills).

Looking to fill your February in Manchester with all kinds of naughty happenings? Bougie Drag & Boy Toy Events have themed brunches galore to heat things up this month, including queens of pop, musical singalongs, butlers in the buff and bingo. 

February plans? Sorted with The Hip Hop Orchestra Brunch. Make your way to The Blues Kitchen on Quay Street for an awesome lineup of RnB tunes and live entertainment, accompanied by 90 minutes of free-flowing rum punch. On the food front, there's also BBQ grub. Yum.

Cast off on a three-hour booze cruise with Cocktails Ahoy, starting out along Bridgewater Canal from Castlefields. This month sees the music and theme return to the 80s, with seven (yup, you read that right) cocktails included in your ticket.

Head to PLY on the last Sunday in February for Lady Bushra's drag bingo, a fun event where your fab comedian host will take you through an afternoon of performances, balls and prizes. You'll be pleased to hear it only costs £12 per person too.

Paint A Pic is coming to a local bar near you, bringing with it the chance to create a masterpiece with the expert guidance of a talented artist. Grab plenty of drinks to accompany your fun time letting creative juices flow.

Our Place Supper Clubs not only have four courses of seasonal fare for you to chow down on, but part of your £35 ticket goes to charities tackling homelessness. So not only will you get a delish meal, but the chance to give back as well.

Peter Street Kitchen's Japanese whisky masterclass takes you through the history of the spirit and some delicious flights, so you can brush up on your tasting skills. To accompany? You can tuck into the restaurant's signature small plates.

Students rejoice; these cool events in Manchester have you covered. Hitting up Cargo every night of the week are Hashtag Parties' blowout bashes. So shake off all that uni stress, live your best life and make some memories in our music-loving city.

It's time to have a drink in the clink. Alcotraz, the immersive cocktail bar in an underground prison, is whipping up all manner of bespoke concoctions from the booze you smuggle in past the warden. It's our top pick of things happening this weekend (and every one after that).

Want to beat the winter blues with some Manchester food events? Whether you fancy pizza-making workshops, gin-laced cocktail classes or beer and pudding clubs, you'll get everything you need at GRUB. And that's not all, there's sport, games, crafting and more too.

Go behind the scenes at Manchester's most innovative microbreweries, meeting brewers and seeing first hand how they craft their pints. There are beer tastings at every stop and you'll get a guided tour of each unique brewhouse, all accompanied by an expert in the business.

Got someone to smooch? Then you'll be in need of the a lowdown on all the fun Valentine's Day happenings in Manchester, including romantic restaurants, sexy cocktail bars and unique activities. Our guide to all things love will sort you out this February. 

YO!'s masterclasses let you brush up on your knife skills, learn the history of sushi and create four delish items too. Munch your way through your take-home creations, alongside getting stuck into gyoza to boot.

Sip, guzzle and glug your way through beer tastings at each stop along this tour, which takes you around at least three of Manchester's best microbrewery tap rooms. Better yet, your local guide will talk you through each pint, with plenty of input from the passionate brewers too.

Area Manchester are the hosts of Reggae Brunch's Trinidad special come the 25th February, where a late-night edition brings carnival vibes and a whole hour of bottomless rum punch to your Saturday. Topping it off are prizes, dance contests and more.