Photography: Isabelle Dargue, Ellie Williams, Bradley Sansom and Natalie Carragher Manchester’s streets were transformed into a vibrant sea of lights and colour on Saturday as Lights Up 2025 brought together more than 200 cyclists for a night-time ride across the city. The free, community-led event organised by Bee Pedal Ready and Station South in partnership…
Featured image: Dat Quang Nguyen Want to make the most of your summer this year? Leave it to aAh! Consult our list of balmy summer events from April to September (sunshine not guaranteed!) APRIL AFROBEATS & AMAPIANO CLUB NIGHT04/04/2025@The UnionGet ready for a night of pure vibes at The Union’s Afrobeats & Amapiano club night….
Featured image: Adomas Lukas Petrauskas As the independent radio community CROP marks its first year, we catch up with its founders to reflect on the vision that sparked it, the highlights along the way and what the future holds for Manchester’s new music platform. CROP is an independent radio and community platform in Manchester’s Northern…
A new “seductive, socially-charged, and slightly rebellious” book club concept is making its debut on Manchester’s literary scene this week, aiming to blend literature with fashion and nightlife. Founded by Kya Buller and Sophia Wild, The Read Room is an accessible, bold and innovative space for book lovers, with monthly book clubs and after-hours literary…
By Megan Levick A new exhibition celebrating female cyclists and tackling issues around women’s safety in urban spaces has launched at Manchester Central Library this month in celebration of International Women’s Day 2025. The aAh! Magazine X Lights Up Exhibition will run from 03 March to 29 March 2025 and showcases a range of multimedia…
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