8 Marvellous things to do this March

If there's one food that deserves its own festival, it's the mighty chicken wing. Taking place in Shoreditch, your £15 ticket to National Chicken Wing Day will gain you entry to a coop where award-winning chicken purveyors reign supreme; think Lord of the Wings, Absurd Bird and Buffalo Joes. Put all dignity on hold and embrace a sauce-stained face at this six-hour extravaganza; you won't regret it.

If you're looking for a midweek pick-me-up this March, look no further than Brockmans pop-up event, Press For Gin. Your £25 ticket will get you four hand-crafted cocktails that can be ordered by punching their 'press for gin' button, and a selection of gin-infused small plates. As well as live entertainment, you'll be in with the chance of walking away with some great prizes revolving around mother's ruin.

Snowfall in March? If you've had it up to here with winter, head to Cinnamon Kitchen and wave the never-ending season bon voyage by attending House of Holi. This pop-up will see you throw buckets of colourful paint at your mates to symbolise the start of spring, and after your 30 minute session you can refuel with an ice cold beer and themed cocktails at the bar.

The Pen & Pencil in Manchester are celebrating Chinese New Year with a pug cafe and they'll have a bone to pick with you if you don't go. Going the whole nine yards, your pooch will be treated to 'dognuts', 'pupcakes' and free 'puguccinos', all whilst you dine from the restaurant's signature and Chinese-inspired dishes. Would you be barking to miss this year of the dog celebration? Yes, yes you would.

Cancel that trip to the pound shop. Ruckus is popping up at The Vaults for St Patrick's Day and you're not to be seen dead in shamrock-covered party wear. You'll be travelling back to 1918 to pay respects to a deceased Irish mob gangster, so start searching your wardrobe for all the waistcoats, fur and braces you can find. Billed as 'Peaky Blinders with twice the craic', it's a top way to pay homage to the Emerald Isle.

Tired of Tinder and bored of Bumble? We've got the answer: Speed Duetting. Lucky Voice in Brighton are hosting a speed dating night on the 29th March where you'll be split into groups to enjoy a duet with a potential new partner. Tickets are £10 and you'll get a complimentary drink on arrival - a cheap price for love, eh? Just remember to play it cool and save belting out 'Someone Like You' and 'I Will Survive' until your taxi ride home.

If you've never been to Birmingham before, now's the time to buy a train ticket. The Independent Birmingham Festival is taking place this March and they have a spectacular pop-up line-up of bars, restaurants, independent retailers, artists and designers, all hailing from the Brum area. Expect tiki cocktails from Island Bar, award-winning burgers from Patty Men, and an appearance from Europe's best street food vendor, Baked in Brick.

From ice-karting to arcade games, there's a dozen reasons to pay Queens: Skate-Dine-Bowl a visit. Paying homage to the PyeongChang 2018, they've decided to create their own Winter Games this March, and they want you to compete. You'll be challenged with ice hockey, curling and go-nutting: an extreme sport where you're required to throw your body onto a rubber ring and slide towards a target along the ice. Oh yes; this is serious stuff, folks - so bring your A game and aim for the best score you can.