GREEN ROOM, Manchester. Kino Film Festival showing new short films featuring the work and lesbian and gays in the North West. Runs to Saturday November 4. Screenings at 5.15pm, 7.15pm and 9.15pm. Admission £3.50 and £2.50.

THE MILLENNIUM FESTIVAL OF THE AMATEUR PERFORMING ARTS, Leeds. An international festival showcase with performers from the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, a fireworks finale, a music for Youth Schools Prom. Runs to November 5. For further information ring the Millennium Hotline on 0906 302 1302.

HINDU FESTIVAL OF LIGHT, Queen Elizabeth Hall, West Street, Oldham. A unique celebration of Diwali for 2000 with music and dancing from Oldham's Indian Association. Entertainment includes an Indian dance demonstration of Raas and Garba by the Indian Association's Women and Girls' Group, a display by the Indian youth fellowship Shakha, food, fireworks, video recollections and a multi media performance by Dariya Paar. Friday November 3. Starts 6pm to 1pm. Tickets £2.50. Ring 0161 633 0043.

CORNERHOUSE CINEMA, Manchester. Exposures: Student Film Festival. Runs from Wednesday November 1 to November 30. Ring 0161 200 1500.

THE MET ARTS CENTRE, Market Street, Bury. 19th Bury Beer Festival presented by the Rochdale Oldham and Bury Branch of Camra. Over 65 different ales available with a wide selection of foreign bottled beers, traditional ciders and hot food. Live entertainment Saturday evening. November 24 and 25. Open Friday noon-3pm and 5pm-11pm; Saturday, noon-4pm and 6pm-11pm. Admission Friday lunch 50p and Friday evening £2, Saturday lunch £1 and Saturday evening £1.50.