ONE of the most influential bands in the history of Irish traditional music, Lúnasan, can be heard at The Met on Friday.

Renowned for their stunning shows honed by superb musicianship, their inventive arrangements and bass driven grooves have steered Irish acoustic music into surprising new territory.

Their recordings have been hailed as some of the best and most important world music albums anywhere, with their blend of innovation, virtuosity and passion.

Lunasan have been described as a leading voice in the genre and the concert begins at 8pm.

THERE’S a celebration of the natural world at Heaton Park on Saturday when it hosts the Manchester Festival of Nature.

Activities include bushcraft, forest school skills, natural crafts, ecotherapy, wildflower planting, build a bug hotel, woodland walks, tree and plant ID, den building and a chance to enter a bog.

The free event runs from noon to 4pm.

MAKE the most of the forecasted fine weather this weekend by getting active at Philips Park in Whitefield.

Its mountain bike trail takes cyclists through the park’s woodland areas and open spaces and includes short, easy sections to a longer circular route.

IF you haven’t got tickets for Glastonbury, why not go along to Whitefield Festival instead?

Billed as a glorious fun-filled family friendly festival packed with great live music, DJ’s, artisan food and stalls, children’s rides and entertainment.

There will also be sporting activities such as rugby, running, rounders and golf.

Running from 2pm on Friday to 8pm on Sunday, the excitement happens at Sedgley Park RUFC.

THERE is still time to visit the phenomenal Victoria Wood exhibition at Bury Art Museum and Gallery.

The most popular exhibition in its history, the display is packed with scripts, photos, costumes and awards giving a comprehensive insight into the Bury star’s personal and professional life.