Planning your weekend in Manchester? Look no further, here's some top ideas for this weekend, plus some bonus suggestions from our Twitter and Facebook followers.
Visit Manchester: The Opera House celebrates its 100th birthday this year & as a part of its centenary celebrations it's offering visitors a unique behind the scenes experience. Go behind the scene, free on Saturday.
Visit Manchester: London 2012 Paralympic Games draws to a close this weekend. But there is still time to cheer on the athletes at the official Live Site in Exchange Square.