Things to do this weekend (16 - 18 Nov 2012)

Visit Manchester: The wait is finally over; Manchester Christmas Markets will be raising their shutters for the first time tomorrow, transforming the city centre into a winter wonderland.

Visit Manchester: Smash-hit musical American Idiot takes to the boards. Based on Green Day’s GRAMMY Award-winning multi-platinum album, American Idiot, the show tells the story of three lifelong friends.

Visit Manchester: If you’re looking for something a little different, check out The Wasted Works exhibition at the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI).

Visit Manchester: Also celebrating the 300th anniversary of the steam engine in the Power Hall on Sat - come in & keep warm!

Visit Manchester: Global Bass a transglobal music concert classical to cutting edge electronica.

Visit Manchester: Under 4s should try some Shake, Rattle and Roll, on Saturday morning.

Visit Manchester: The Master and Amour are the must sees this weekend.

Visit Manchester: Go to the Hour Manchester book launch sat 4-9 at Kraak gallery - photography depicting Manchester over 48 hrs.

Visit Manchester: Peter Blake & Pop Music is definitely worth a visit The Lowry. Tweet your favourite songs to #blakejukebox

Visit Manchester: Karnival The Immersive Clubbing Experience with WHP resident.

Visit Manchester: Visit a dog. Take them for a walk.

Visit Manchester: Go see: First Cut: paper cutting artists.

Visit Manchester: crafty knit/crochet fans should go to the Ordsall Ball of Wool at Ordsall Hall from 12-4 on Sunday.

Visit Manchester: The Manchester Museum is at the top of our list. It's free, the kids love it and it really is interesting.

Visit Manchester: Enjoy some Italian food.

Visit Manchester: Or try the Alchemist for some food or/and drink.

Visit Manchester: See the newly built ground.

Visit Manchester: Go down to The Mitre Hotel after a hards day of walking and try out their fajitas that are on special!