Being single on Valentine’s Day can be truly unbearable, watching your friends coupled up and receiving flowers and gifts. But, you can feel loved, appreciated and whole without a romantic relationship, and celebrate Galentine’s Day instead. Galentine’s Day is February 13th, and is dedicated to spending time with your friends and sharing your appreciation for those you’re romantically tied to. Usually, it’s celebrated by women but all genders are encouraged to take part. We’ve created…
Chinese New Year events in Liverpool are always extravagant, exciting and unique, and the Year of the Tiger celebrations promises the same. Liverpool’s Chinatown boasts the largest Chinese Ceremonial Archway in Europe, and is the entrance to many of the wonderful celebrations. On Sunday 6 February, the main events will take place and Chinese lanterns will decorate Chinatown, with buildings lit up red. Returning this year after 2021’s virtual event, the in-person spectacular will celebrate…
The team at Autism Initiatives are dusting off their trainers once more for its annual fundraising campaign Walk for Autism, which returns this coming March. The charity hopes to make it the biggest one yet in its five-year history when participants from up and down the country walk 10,000 steps per day for the eight days between March 26th and World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd. Last year, the campaign’s participants collectively walked over…
After a breakthrough inaugural year, Rip It Up – the curated and bespoke bursary programme that provides a platform and direction for the next generation of Black, Asian and diverse talent to make their mark on the music industry in the months and years ahead – has announced details of its second iteration: Rip It Up (Remixed). Welcoming in a new generation of creatives and talent to the music industry, Rip It Up launched in…
Hot off the press and starting 2022 off with a bang, is the new EP on Klee Music from rising star Cal Ruddy. Cal has enjoyed some success to date after winning the Best Live Entertainer at The Liverpool Lifestyle Awards in 2019 and releasing his debut album Elliston Place which was well received in music circles. His rich vein of form has continued into 2022 with the release of new songs from The Edenhurst…
One of the city’s most loved Italian family run business P&D Deli is celebrating its 10th birthday. Located in Williamson Square in the heart of the city centre, the award-winning eatery was opened back in 2012 by brothers Paolo and Donato Cillo, who wanted to bring their extensive Italian culinary experience to Liverpool. With all food, including cakes, pastries and savoury dishes made inhouse in the building’s second floor ‘food lab’, P&D is a true…
As a student in Liverpool, or a professional whose office job has become a work-from-my-bed job, you might be finding it difficult to be as productive at home, and need a new space to work from. Luckily, Liverpool is full of cosy, friendly and wonderful places, that will make your working day that little bit better or studying for that exam feel a bit lighter. We’ve created a guide to Liverpool’s top study and WFH…
Kicking off the new year in style, Katy Alex has released her latest single Glow, a tale of self empowerment and determination. Written at a time when Alex was feeling lost in her musical journey, Glow explores themes of self expression and authenticity as well as helplessness. It is a real mixture of emotions and goes to show how versatile she is as a writer. In the past her songs have been labelled as ‘Bubblegum…
Are you hoping to embrace your creative side or looking for a new excuse to meet up with your friends every week? Art classes might be just what you’re after. Liverpool is bursting with creative activities, unique experiences and one-of-a-kind art classes. We’ve chosen our favourite 6 Liverpool art classes, and there’s definitely something for everyone. Life Drawing at 92 Degrees Ran by Liverpool Independent Art School, 92 Degrees on Hardman Street offers Life Drawing…
Set in the heart of the city centre, at LUSH Liverpool, Cinema in The City is back this February, with a weekend of contemporary feature films alongside shorts from emerging filmmakers. Food and drink from local traders will be available and everyone will get their own seat and can bring cushions along. Screenings are 11 – 13 February and doors open at 18:00. Short films begin at 19:15 and full feature-length films are at 19:30.…
Tapas Revolution has unveiled its first vegan and vegetarian menu with a selection of breads, nibbles, tapas dishes, large plates and desserts now available with two courses £25 and three courses £30; both come with a glass of Kingscote English Sparkling Wine. Having recently opened in Liverpool’s Queen Square, Tapas Revolution has become a firm favourite for its authentic Spanish dishes. To mark Veganuary, and as many people opt for meat free alternatives, the restaurant…
The One in The Woods completes its full line-up for June 3rd and 4th 2022 with drum & bass icons Pendulum, Nastia, Luke Slater, Dax J, Fatima Hajji, Perc, AMC, The Protoypes, DJ Hazard, Kings Of The Rollers, Dillinja, Drumsound & Bassline Smith, Ragga Twins and more. Tickets for this huge, community-minded Liverpool festival are up now at https://theoneinthewoods.com. Excitement is building for the second edition of this gigantic festival, which pairs the best in…
Back by popular demand, St Luke’s Bombed Out Church is hosting an open-air cinema to celebrate Valentine’s and LGBT+ History Month, over the 10, 11, 12 & 14 of February. St Luke’s Bombed Out Church is one of Liverpool’s most historic landmarks where many use it as a popular meeting point. Now St Luke’s is making a name for itself for hosting an array of events, from weddings to film and to theatre (to name…
A brand-new luxury beauty store has opened its doors today in Liverpool One. Rituals are known for their Asian inspired, high-quality beauty products, designed to add luxury to every day life, at an affordable price. Popular products such as ‘The Ritual of the Happy Buddha’ body wash and ‘The Ritual of Sakura’ reed diffusers are available in the brand-new store on South John Street. Rituals is the first brand to open a new store in…
Delifonseca Dockside is bringing back its annual Burns Night menu in honour of Scottish poet Robert Burns. On Tuesday, January 25, Liverpool’s award-winning eatery will be serving up a set menu of three suitably Scottish courses honouring the famous bard, which diners can enjoy at the Brunswick Quay restaurant or in the comfort of their own homes. Dishes include traditional delicacies from Haggis to whiskey dumplings and, of course, the famed deep-fried Mars Bar. For…
Following a two-year hiatus brought on by the pandemic, The Africa Oyé Festival returns to Liverpool’s Sefton Park this summer in what will be their 30th anniversary year. One of the region’s most beautiful green spaces will once again be filled with the music and culture of Africa, the Caribbean and the diaspora, for two free days of live music, DJs and dance, as well as workshops, food stalls and a range of traders in the Oyé…
2022 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the city’s hospitality sector. And one independent collection of beautiful tearooms, restaurants and music spaces has a vibrant mix coming up; from scintillating live acts, artisanal markets and 5-course cake treats to quizzes, delicious menus morning, lunch and evening and song writing, LEAF is returning to its roots embedded in music, food and drink and socialising. LEAF’s three venues across the region – the Bold…
During 2021, in between Covid lockdowns, Klee Music managed to wrangle a bunch of musicians into performing a five-song set live at Liverpool’s 3rd Planet Recording Studios. Under the watchful eye of rising Liverpool musician / producer Jose Ibanez, each set was filmed by Scott Mealey, the end product for each artiste being released each month during 2022. These were the Klee Music EdenHurst Sessions. Cal Ruddy kicks off the 2022 programme, and we caught…
Days out in Liverpool don’t have to cost a fortune and there’s plenty to do for free. We decided to take a look around Liverpool’s Tate gallery and show you what’s on display with a free admission ticket. Due to covid-19, the Tate is no longer a walk-in gallery, and you need to book a ticket in advance via their website. However, this can be done on the same day and is no hassle at…
For the first time, Liverpool’s arts organisations have come together in a brand new campaign promoting Liverpool’s impressive cultural credentials. The Everyman and Playhouse Theatres, Katumba, Bluecoat, Liverpool Philharmonic, Metal Culture, Homotopia, FACT, DaDaFest, The Comedy Trust and Liverpool Arab Arts Festival are just some of around 50 names forming part of the Culture Collective campaign which proudly highlights the city’s vast and diverse culture offer. Billboards and advertising hoardings across Liverpool and Manchester will…