Ohhh it’s been a busy week! It seems like everything is happening the bank holiday weekend in August. Not that I’m complaining as it’s my birthday weekend! My inbox is full of good stuff this week, so I’ll skip the waffle and get right down to the exciting stuff.
Events
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester are launching a Pet Patio menu on 26 August. Featuring three-courses – including a complimentary canine cocktail, puppy patty and doggy dessert. You can treat your pupper to a meal of their own when you order any main meal, and it’s available to any diners booked to eat on the outside terrace. Head to their website to book.
Ducie Street Warehouse have loads of fun things planned for the bank holiday weekend. Drag Brunch with Sink the Pink DJs, street food on the terrace including a pop up bar from Magic Rock Brewing, exciting DJ sets running from Thursday 26th through the weekend and House of 1000 Moiras – paying homage to one of its most beloved characters, Moira Rose. Featuring Moira’s wigs to wear and party in, Moira’s wine list, Moira’s from around the world, and an amazing sound track, it’s definitely going to be a weekend to remember.
The Great Northern too has oodles on over the bank holiday weekend. Along with the postponed Deansgate Mews Festival, there are also plenty of Pride themed events, including the ‘Oh I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside’ PRIDE Drag Show on Thursday 26, and Ginger Hunter’s Holiday Extravaganza, both hosted at the Great Northern Beach Club. More details on all three can be found here.
Blimey and if that weren’t all, Festa Italiana kicks off the same weekend! So when you need a break from Pride events, head over to Cathedral Gardens for lots of tasty Italian treats. I can’t wait, as last time I really went to town stocking up on deli delights for us to enjoy. And I may have indulged while there. Given there are promises of gelato, arancini and It all starts on 26 August, and you can find all the details of masterclasses, events and who is at the Piazza here.
Open Kitchen Café & Bar are opening their space in People’s History Museum for a series of evening events. On 2 September, they start with Bethlehem Casuals, who take their influences from a variety of genres, including disco, ska and folk. This will be a seated gig with the option to order an array of small plates, vegan and organic wines, and local beers on the night to fully experience Open Kitchen Café & Bar alongside the performance. Bethlehem Casuals are playing this gig for free, meaning the maximum amount from the ticket price can go on to support Open Kitchen’s community work, providing meals to vulnerable communities.
Tickets are £5 on Eventbrite with doors opening at 7 pm and the performance set to begin at 8.30 pm.
Openings:
Monday the 9th August saw Dom’s Tavola Calda on Deansgate close after 8 years, breaking many hearts. However, this is not all sad news! For now, their staff have moved to their sister restaurant Vincenzo Trattoria, on St Anne’s Street, and they’ll be opening a new restaurant, Dom’s Italia, where The Knott Bar used to be at the other end of Deansgate. Whilst I mourned the loss of Knott, I’m very pleased to see that the site will have a new lease of life!
Hos Goss:
Ummm, pretty quiet on that front this week – mostly because I’ve been covering leave at work and haven’t been anywhere to get any gossip! That said, I did hear some rumoured expansions for sites in North Manchester and new projects, but I’ve not got any verification yet, so I’ll hold off on updating til I know for certain!