Best Events In February

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.

Serving up the best of Manchester's drag scene, The Frockatoo Drag Brunch at The Cockatoo Club is a fabulously fun time. Filled with 90 minutes of bottomless cocktails, scrumptious brekkie goodies and energetic drag performances, it's the perfect way to kick off the weekend with your squad.

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.

Thirsty? Get ready for a gin-tastic adventure with the Four Sisters Gin Tasting Experience. Sip on a G&T, learn about the history of the tipple, and taste a huge range of their selection. Want to learn more? Check out the Four Sisters Gin Making Experience.

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.

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.

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. 

With over 20,000 people attending their events each year, Original Dating is great pick when you're single and looking to find a connection. Think lock and key parties, mixers, quiz dating and more across a range of opportunities, with an online site for connecting with other attendees too.

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.

Step into the 1920s with Burlesque Bottomless Brunch at The Fitzgerald. Pick your free-flowing poison from prosecco, Aperol Spritz or beer, feast on a smokin' hot BBQ brunch, and enjoy a raunchy 2-hour burlesque show. Let the good times roll.

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.

This February, get creative by making your very own recipe at the Four Sisters Gin Making Experience. The team at 11 Central will guide you through the history of the process, with plenty of tipples to taste along the way, before you leave with a personalised bottle of your creation.

To celebrate ol' Paddy and all things Irish in Manchester, it has to be this list of bars, bottomless Guinness opportunities and restaurants serving themed meals. Grab something green to wear and make 17th March one to remember this year. 

Unleash your inner Picasso at Paint A Pic by Prime Pass. From leo the lion to kissing swans, their in-house artist will guide you step-by-step to create your very own masterpiece. All materials are included, and no experience is necessary; just bring yourself.

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.

Paintvine's famous Paint and Sip has made its way to Manchester. But wait, there's more: they're now offering sculpting too. Get ready to drink, paint or sculpt, and have some artsy fun in an airy, fun-filled studio. No experience? No problem. Paintvine's got you covered with all materials provided, photos taken throughout, and a one-of-a-kind masterpiece to take home.

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).

Freight Island are the hosts of Bingo Lingo, where each Friday you can grab your pals and get ready for epic rave rounds, games of bingo, dance-offs and mimed sing-offs on stage, and plenty of prizes. Tickets set you back just £12 each and tables seat up to eight people.