Liverpool Events
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#TOUCHMYSOUL by LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner
The project #TOUCHMYSOUL by LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner took place at FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) in Liverpool from 10 to 13 December 2015. Over the four days, LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner invited the public to pick up the telephone and touch their soul on +44 (0)151 808 0771 during gallery opening hours, while being sat in FACT’s Gallery one which was open for visitors. The performance culminated in Rönkkö tattooing the words…
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Threshold Announce First Six Acts For 2016 Festival
With less than 4 months until Threshold Festival 2016 takes place in Liverpool, organisers have revealed the first six acts set to light up the Baltic Trangle’s stages in April. Making a welcome return to the festival are genre-busting 13-piece The Destroyers as well as Threshold favourite Natalie McCool, along with first-timersBaba Soul & The Professors of Funk and local funk/dance/hip-hop purveyors, Galactic Funk Militia. Completing the first wave of artists are folk duo Gilmore & Roberts and Brighton’s finest psychadelic outfit,…
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#GuestlistGiving; Bido Lito! Launch A Fundraising Campaign With The Whitechapel Centre
Liverpool music magazine Bido Lito! have announced the launch of a new fundraising campaign which aims to raise much needed money for the Whitechapel Centre, the leading homeless and housing charity for the Liverpool region. The #GuestlistGiving campaign has been set up by Bido Lito! alongside many of the cities independent venues and promoters to help the homeless community and will run until 28 January. The aim is to raise money by asking anyone on the…
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Liverpool Biennial Announces Artists For 2016
Liverpool Biennial have announced the participation of thirty-seven international artists in the 2016 Biennial festival of contemporary art. Among the eclectic mix of artists is Birkenhead born Mark Leckey, who won the Turner Prize in 2008. Liverpool Biennial 2016 will unfold through the landscape of the city. It is organised as a story narrated in several episodes: fictional worlds sited in galleries, museums, pubs, unused spaces, stations, hotels, parking lots, shops and supermarkets. For the…
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The Brink Kick Starts The Festive Season With Special Christmas Offering
With Christmas just around the corner, The Brink has unveiled its unique food and drink offering. Perfect for friends, families and colleagues alike, the Parr Street dry bar, which was crowned Bar of the Year at the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards 2015, has specially prepared a delectable yuletide feast courtesy of Head Chef Paul Elackman. With aims to create a celebration to remember for all of the right reasons, the festive menu will also be accompanied by a selection…
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Fiesta Bombarda Returns To Sefton Park Palm House
Fiesta Bombarda’s first carnival of 2016 will be hosted in the amazing glass structure of Sefton Park Palm House. They return to the amazing venue after the near-instant sell-out and incredibly memorable carnival there in early 2014. Full line-up announcement coming shortly. Follow the Facebook page to keep up with the latest news: www.facebook.com/fiestabombarda
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‘Cult Classic’ Film Screenings At The Lantern Theatre Kicking Off With ‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy’
We are excited to announce we will be hosting regular ‘cult classic’ film screenings in the cosy surroundings of The Lantern Theatre in 2016. The screenings will begin with a firm comedy favourite ‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy’ on 27th February. The night will include special Anchorman treats for fans of the film, free popcorn & snacks and themed cocktails including the ‘Sex Panther’, ‘Milk Was A Bad Choice’ & ‘Smelly Pirate Hooker’. Tickets…
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Kids’ Event ‘Square Pegs FESTIVal’ To Bring Children’s Creativity Out of Hibernation
Bring your child’s creativity out of hibernation this winter for a second helping of Square Pegs’ feast for the imagination. The Pegs, along with the guys from everyone’s favourite Baltic warehouse, Constellations have been working like elves since their last event to put together an act that will do more than entertain: little ones become immersed in a magical world where individuality triumphs and wonders never cease. The collaboration will be bringing a host of…
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Laughterhouse Live Returns To Liverpool Philharmonic
No less than seven giants of comedy will come together in Liverpool this Christmas to perform at Laughterhouse Live on Sunday 13 December 2015. Presented by Laughterhouse Comedy in the wonderful setting of Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, the line-up will be headlined by Irish comedy sensation Tommy Tiernan. Known for his unique style of humour, comedy circuit favourite Tommy is known for his live performancesincluding Live At The Apollo and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. He burst onto…
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The Coral Announced As Headliners For Sound City 2016
Wirral band The Coral have been announced as headliners for Sound City 2016 for the two day music festival at Bramley Moore Dock. The announcement follows the news from the band that they will be heading out on a European tour next year. The first wave of acts were announced this week including Circa Waves, Sleaford Mods, The Dandy Warhols, Band of Skulls and Young Fathers. Sound City 28th & 29th May 2016 Tickets For…
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New Catacombs Tours Confirmed For 2016 With Victorian Gangs Special
Explore The History of Liverpool St George’s Hall Through Promenade Theatre – The Catacombs of Liverpool’s Darkest History. The increasingly popular promenade theatre Catacombs tours of St George’s Hall Liverpool return by popular demand in 2016 with new darker stories of Liverpool’s Victorian gang scene. Lovehistory and St George’s Hall are pleased to announce the latest in the series of the popular ‘Catacombs of Liverpool’s Darkest History’ tours, to run for six days from 27…
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Archie’s Burgers & Shakes Unveils New Handmade Smashed Burger Menu
Archie’s is hoping to add more sparkle to its ever-popular menu with the addition of five new smashed style burgers. The Star Burger range features fresh patties that are made using a unique process called ‘smashing’ and are served with a selection of tasty toppings. Diners can now enjoy them at the eatery’s biggest venue to date, which recently opened on Liverpool’s Ranelagh Street, and the company’s two other sites in Manchester. Owners of Archie’s,…
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Freeze Prepare For Final 10th Anniversary Shows Featuring Greg Wilson & Gilles Peterson
December sees two final amazing parties take place at The Garage in Liverpool for Freeze’s 10th anniversary year. Two truly venerable icons see 2015 out in sublimely fine style, with the first dropping in on Saturday 5th December. Starting his career in the local clubs of the region back in the 70s, Greg Wilson is now recognised as one of the most important figures on the UK dance scene and a mainstay of the festival…
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Viva Brazil To Reopen 26th November
The new-look Viva Brazil restaurant will re-open on Castle street on 26th November after an extensive refurbishment following a fire earlier in the year. After keeping customers happy with a temporary pop up venue in the Met Quarter, they will be back in their original home and better than ever next week. Viva Brazil: 36 Castle Street, L2 0NR Visit Their Official Website Here.
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Top Regional Businessmen Gather For Groundbreaking Art Project
A local artist is gathering key male leaders from Merseyside to take part in a unique wellbeing project that aims to open up conversations around preventing suicide and promoting wellbeing for young men. Big Love My Brother, is a collaboration between artist Clare Campbell and innovative social organisation, Knowsley Youth Mutual, and follows the success of Big Love Sista programs, which involved more than 100 high-flying females and CEOs including MP Luciana Berger and Morecrofts’…
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Capstan’s Bazaar Announce Free Pop-up Festive Arts & Crafts Market At Constellations
Capstan’s Bazaar are excited to announce their family-friendly winter market on Sunday 13th December at Constellations, Liverpool. Expect to see much more of their usual artistic and intriguing stalls, but with a festive twist. As always, there will be a diverse variety of makers selling everything from quirky clothing to creative prints and seasonal gifts. Rummage through vintage and up-cycled clothing from Junkbox Vintage, amazing illustrations from Caroline Dowsett and original screen prints from Alex…
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New Mexcican Restaurant Wahaca Opens In The City Centre 20th November
The award winning Mexican restaurant chain Wahaca will be opening it’s doors on College Lane, Liverpool One on 20th November. Already a popular eatery with several restaurants across London and the likes of Bristol and Mnachester they are bringing their ‘Mexican Market Eating’ to Liverpool. And It’s opening just in time to show off its winter & Christmas menus, giving a Mexican twist to the festive season. For More Info Visit The Official Website Here.
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Winter Arts Market 2015 At St Georges Hall 5 & 6th December
The seventh annual Winter Arts Market will take place on 5 & 6th December 2015. The Winter Arts Market is Merseyside’s largest arts and crafts market. Held in Liverpool’s glorious Grade-I listed St George’s Hall, it’s the perfect place to pick up some truly unique, handmade Christmas gifts for all those hard-to-buy for friends and family. See this beautiful neo-classical space transformed into a hive of festive activity with thousands upon thousands of items for…
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Watch Classic Film ‘Brief Encounter’ At The Philharmonic 3rd December
David Lean’s 1945 film traces the affair of a married doctor and suburban housewife who meet on a train platform. It is one of the most popular romantic British films of all time. The soundtrack features Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No.2 throughout: in fact, the film helped to popularise this epic work. Brief Encounter: Thursday 3rd December, 11am. You can also add an option of brunch or two course lunch for £16. Tickets for the film screening…
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Host Pan Asian Restaurant Team Up With Liverpool Craft Beer Co For A Series Of Events After Successful Launch Night
Host, Liverpool’s original Pan Asian restaurant and bar concept in Hope Street held a night with The Liverpool Craft Beer Company dedicated to demonstrating craft beer as the perfect accompaniment to Pan-Asian food. Following discussions with the Love Lane Liverpool City Centre-based business, Host will now be collaborating on a series of similar events beginning in the new year. The Liverpool Craft Beer Company’s Jess Doyle said: “For a long time now, people have thought…
