Things to do this weekend (10 – 12 May, 2013)

Things to do this weekend (10 – 12 May, 2013)

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Created by Visit Manchester • Updated On: November 9, 2021

The sun may have slipped back behind the clouds but fear not there is plenty going on around our region to brighten your weekend. Here’s our top ideas for what to get up, plus suggestions friends.

Royal Exchange Theatre is one of Things to do this weekend (10 – 12 May, 2013).

1. Royal Exchange Theatre

9.3
St Ann's Sq, Manchester
Theater · City Centre · 23 tips and reviews

Visit ManchesterVisit Manchester: Visit the beautiful Royal Exchange Theatre to see a performance of Henrik Ibsen's ground-breaking play A Doll’s House, starring Cush Jumbo..

Science and Industry Museum is one of Things to do this weekend (10 – 12 May, 2013).

2. Science and Industry Museum

8.7
Liverpool Rd, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Science Museum · City Centre · 86 tips and reviews

Visit ManchesterVisit Manchester: Go Beneath and Beyond at the Museum of Science & Industry with a visit to its unique live sound installation from artist Stephen Hurrel.

Hey Little Cupcake! is one of Things to do this weekend (10 – 12 May, 2013).

3. Hey Little Cupcake!

7.7
Little Quay St. (Spinningfields), Manchester
Cupcake Shop · City Centre · 8 tips and reviews

Visit ManchesterVisit Manchester: A great way to spend a rainy day in Manchester is a trip to the adorable Hey Little Cupcake! shop in Spinningfields. Open from 11am – 6pm on Saturday and 1pm – 4.30pm Sunday.

Rochdale Canal is one of Things to do this weekend (10 – 12 May, 2013).

4. Rochdale Canal

Maltings Ln, Rochdale, Rochdale
Canal · 2 tips and reviews

Visit ManchesterVisit Manchester: Rochdale Canal Towpath guided walk this Sun 12 May at 12 noon http://bit.ly/13JbMA9 Ends at Castlefield. Please visit website for exact starting location.

Contact Theatre is one of Things to do this weekend (10 – 12 May, 2013).

5. Contact Theatre

6.9
Devas St (off Oxford Rd), Manchester
Theater · 15 tips and reviews

Visit ManchesterVisit Manchester: FREE urban/social/theatre games/mischief from @thelarksmcr from 5pm on Sat 11 May and Must-see dance with the amazing David Toole (London 2012 Paralympics Opening Ceremony, DV8) on Sat 11 May.

Affleck's is one of Things to do this weekend (10 – 12 May, 2013).

6. Affleck's

8.5
52 Church St, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Flea Market · Northern Quarter · 46 tips and reviews

Visit ManchesterVisit Manchester: That's your whole day in Manchester sorted!

O'Sheas is one of Things to do this weekend (10 – 12 May, 2013).

7. O'Sheas

5.9
80 Princess Street, Manchester
Irish Pub · City Centre · 11 tips and reviews

Visit ManchesterVisit Manchester: Go see Nicky McCallan play live in O' Shea's Irish Bar on Saturday night at 10pm! Princess St. Admission free!

Imperial War Museum North is one of Things to do this weekend (10 – 12 May, 2013).

8. Imperial War Museum North

8.2
Trafford Wharf Rd (The Quays), Manchester
History Museum · 63 tips and reviews

Visit ManchesterVisit Manchester: The IWM North is a great way to start your weekend days out.

The Deaf Institute is one of Things to do this weekend (10 – 12 May, 2013).

9. The Deaf Institute

7.8
135 Grosvenor St, Manchester
Bar · 57 tips and reviews

Visit ManchesterVisit Manchester: John Hall Phoenix foundation at the Deaf Institute on Friday , Puressence at Gorilla on Sat , This Morning Call at the Molly House on Suday is my great Manchester weekend.

the arch is one of Things to do this weekend (10 – 12 May, 2013).

10. the arch

58 Whitworth St. West, Manchester
Pool Hall · City Centre · 2 tips and reviews

Visit ManchesterVisit Manchester: Manchester ice hockey world championship is on - go to The Arch on SUN to watch it live! 15:15 Czech Republic vs. Canada - 18:15 Slovakia vs. Russia