Queer Up North

Friday 9th - Sunday 25th

Europe’s leading queer festival returns to Manchester for two-and-a-bit-weeks of entertainment, art, exhibitions and music. The festival is renowned as a fascinating insight into life on the other side of the (Canal) street, so if you can, pop in and have a mooch around.

The Face of Tigra 2008 Competition, Manchester Arndale

Saturday 10th

If you dream of becoming a model and can’t resist the call of the catwalk, then this one is for you. The winner get the chance to walk down the catwalk during London Fashion Week in September, and also be fast tracked to a place in the final auditions for Britain’s Next Top Model - enter at www.tigrastyle.co.uk

Geri Halliwell Book Signing, Selfridges, Trafford Centre

Sunday 11st May

Fresh from the world tour, Ginger Spice, aka Geri Halliwell, will be signing her new children’s book, Ugenia Lavender, in her only Manchester personal appearance. It seems as though
the former Spice Girl is now attempting to introduce girl power to a new generation of
young readers.

The Nivea Funny Women Awards 2008, Lowry Centre, Salford

Wednesday 14th

Think you’re funny? Prove it! This national competition, in aid of ovarian cancer action, is designed to encourage any woman who thinks she’s got what it takes to perform live stand-up
to give it a try. And if you’re heckled shamefully off the stage hopeful the chance to win NIVEA goodies might cheer you up. Visit www.funnywomen.com for details of how to enter.

UEFA Cup Final, City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester

Wednesday 14th

Two not-quite-good-enough-for-the-Champions-League teams come to Manchester to battle it out for the silver vase of glory. With Bolton and Spurs both hitting the deck in the last 16, English interest may have waned in the competition a little. Still, this promises to be a fantastic evening of football, complete with thrills, tears and tickertape.

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