We're settling into the routine of staying at home now, accepting that pubs and clubs and gig venues are off limits for the time being.
That doesn't have to mean we can't pack our weekends with entertainment though - this is Manchester, after all, and the party rarely stops.
There are lots of local events who have taken themselves online in the absence of physical event spaces to fill. From DJ sets to cookery demos, gin masterclasses to a giant virtual meet-up for dogs, here are a few of the events worth logging on for this weekend and beyond.
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