Event type: Other

Relaxed Screenings

Relaxed shows have adjustments to be more inviting for visitors with sensory needs and their friends and families. These adjustments include: low level lighting left on during the shows, lower volume levels, reduced capacity to leave more choices in where to sit.

People may like to chat or respond to shows while they are running.  They will have a small number of sensory toys and objects available for visitors to borrow on request.

All Planetarium shows on the following days are relaxed sessions:

11 December 2024

Relaxed Days 2025
9 January
8 February
21 March
9 April

Upside Down House

The first Upside Down House in the north is arriving to Liverpool. Whether you are planning a family day out or getting together with friends, let your imagination run wild and try the unique photo experience that defies gravity! Upside Down House is a fun and unique museum of illusions attraction, not only for the kids but adults too.

With unbelievable photo opportunities and brand new spaces that have never been seen, visitors of Liverpool will have the opportunity to fill their camera rolls and capture unforgettable memories. Customers can enjoy boogieing in a disco inspired kitchen or living out their Rock’n Roll dreams. Apart from exploring a house turned upside down, visitors will be able to explore exclusive rooms to Liverpool including the clouds of Candy Land and to play a retro Pac-Man arcade game!

Be the first to visit the Upside Down House at Liverpool ONE on Thomas Steers Way, next to the Liverpool Sign and opposite John Lewis & Partners.

Find out more: www.liverpool-one.com/leisure/upside-down-house/

Banned Book Club: Writer’s Marketpla...

Step into the world of literary rebellion and celebrate the power of words at the Banned Book Club: Writer’s Marketplace!

In 2023, PEN America counted 3,362 book bans affecting 1,557 unique titles in US schools. The authors targeted are predominantly female, Black and/or LGBTQ+ writers. (https://pen.org/) The practice of banning books contributes to a growing climate of censorship and silencing the voices we need to hear the most.

They say when America sneezes, the UK gets a cold. Although banning books is not happening here right now, the climate in Britain is becoming increasing repressive and cold.

At the Banned Book Club Marketplace they’re encouraging the sale of as many banned books as possible – highlighting female, LGBTQ+, black voices and more.

Are you a writer?  At the Banned Book Club Marketplace connect with renowned authors, publishers, activists and booksellers for professional advice on getting your work seen by agents and publishing houses and explore an array of banned books!

They’ll have performances, readings and more throughout the day join them, grab a book, and become a member of the Banned Book Club!

A ‘LAST HURRAH’ – Jewellery ...

I will be hosting a big sale event on May 21st in my studio in Birkenhead where I’ll be selling END OF LINE jewellery, one of a kind SAMPLES and our BEST-SELLERS at the lowest prices you will ever find them! Everything is designed and hand crafted from recycled sterling silver.

I’ve just landed a new job which means I will be working part-time on Dripped goods from now on. Since I have less hours to dedicate to this I will be focusing on commissions which means streamlining the product offering down to our best-sellers and moving production of these pieces to a ‘made to order’ model. As part of this transition I want to get rid of all the jewellery stock I’ve been holding onto.

This event will be a final opportunity to buy certain pieces, grab yourself a bargain and get your hands on some totally unique treasures! I would love to see your faces at this event, the last sample sale I did was so lovely and lively and I’m hoping this one will be too.

P.S
There’ll also be a new T shirt design and bejewelled caps,
save the date! 👀

Liverpool Loves Eurovision

Liverpool has special plans in place to re-live its hosting of THE most successful Eurovision Song Contest of all time!

Liverpool Loves Eurovision – a series of free events – will take place on Saturday 11 May, transporting visitors to that incredible fortnight in May last year by paying homage to elements of 2023’s incredibly popular programme which helped attract around 500,000 people to the city centre.

The FREE events taking place on 11 May include:

Between 1-7pm Beats on the Streets will take over Castle Street, Liverpool ONE and the Royal Albert Dock Liverpool when 30 pop-up music and dance performances by local artists will take over the locations throughout the day. Expect a soundtrack of Eurovision hits from across the years performed by some of the best local talent.

The Bluecoat will mark the anniversary with Fly High – a beautiful art installation of blue and yellow butterfly lanterns created at family sessions. The butterflies represent how Liverpool shone under the global Eurovision spotlight and have been curated by artist Andrea Ku from B4 Biodiversity.

Welcome to Aquatopia is a stand-alone commission to mark the anniversary of The Blue and Yellow Submarine Parade, one of the best loved moments of Liverpool 2023 – this time taking over the Pier Head. Curated by the Invisible Wind Factory, this is a family-friendly event with DJ sets, dance performances and sea puppetry on the Submarine Stage (located near the Ferry Terminal) and Crafty Fish workshops in Mann Island atrium, which will see families encouraged to create their very own fishy fashion accessory in order to join the roller-skating jellyfish and giant octopus in a special deep-sea disco.

It will run from 2pm until 7pm and will include a whole host of collaborations with local communities and Ukrainian performers.

More events will be added to the line-up soon, including a reimagining of treasure-hunt spectacular Spot Sonia, but this time with some very well-known Eurovision legends…

For full details of what’s on, where and when, head to the Visit Liverpool website, or follow @VisitLiverpool on socials and use #LpoolLovesEurovision #LiverpoolLovesEurovision.

All of the activities will complement the Malmö on the Mersey Grand Final Screening at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool on 11 May.

Find out more about the impressive impact of hosting Eurovision for Liverpool and the wider City Region here.

Liverpool Loves Eurovision forms part of the Liverpool Loves campaign which aims to position Liverpool as the best place to attend an event in the UK. As well as Eurovision, Comic Con and Taylor Swift will also get the Liverpool Loves treatment in the coming months. Read more here.

Ibiza Club Classics

Ibiza Club Classics with a live orchestra twist launch comes to Liverpool this summer

Live music is at the beating heart of Liverpool’s cultural centre, and this summer is due to start with a banging launch, as Revival Nation presents Ibiza Club Classics at the Invisible Wind Factory on Saturday 1st June 2024. Featuring the Symphonica Orchestra and Mr Switch DJ as part of its headline appeal, this is an evening taking guests right back to 80’s anthems, iconic 90’s beats and the unforgettable tunes of the noughties. With early bird tickets already sold-out, this in-demand night promises to be one to remember.

With an incredible 26-piece orchestra on stage to really add something special to the event, and guest acts including Dan Mitchell and Kaci Lynch, with Caitlin Price, the night will honour previously loved genres, promoting modern twists on beloved styles including Jungle, Garage and House, bringing White Isle style to a city that is famous for its love of dance music. 

The evening itself comes courtesy of Protagonist Events, the brainchild of enterprising Alfie Abbott, as part of their Revival Nation Events banner. This is their live music launch evening, and Protagonist Events was founded by Alfie due to his passion for live music and his main burning business desire: to put guests at the heart of the event, from planning stages right through to every detail on the night. He spotted a determined gap in the market for live music events which put attendees first, giving them a guest experience with memories to last a lifetime.

Alfie Abbott owner of Protagonist Events comments: “Liverpool has rightly earned its place on the cultural map when it comes to every layer of dance music, and we want to place our guests at the heart of everything we do. From the brilliant location at the Invisible Wind Factory, to our reasonable ticket prices, to our inclusion of local Liverpool talent on our roster for the night, everyone who attends this first Revival Nation event can be assured that their experience is what centres our production values.

I really want to ensure that guests are the heart of the show, and what an event we have lined up for them. Back in the day, live dance music events of any kind were all about ending the working week and having the best times with friends. Speaking personally I can say that those memories are more important to me than any house I bought, car I owned or clothes I wore. This is all about a shared vision and experience, and the live music we are presenting, via contemporary versions of Ibiza Classics featuring the amazing Symphonica Orchestra, is all about making fresh memories. 

We also wanted to really let our guests know that this is a fantastic value event. With many live music events soaring in terms of ticket prices, we wanted to make sure that we could create a unique Ibiza-style, premium quality night but make it affordable for our guests who have busy lives and lots of pressure on their budgets right now.

The future for Revival National Events includes further live music nights, and I am delighted that we are also branching out into other areas of interest including our Evening With Events series featuring some seriously talented football legends – we know from talking to our key demographics that this is another idea of a great night out for them. So we will be keeping you posted on all future events across our website and socials.

As for our Ibiza Club Classics event we want everyone to feel welcome – forget velvet ropes and VIPs, this is all about everyone dancing shoulder-to-shoulder, at what promises to be the first, and best, live dance music event of the summer.”

The Invisible Wind Factory is located at 3 Regent Road Liverpool L3 7DS.

Ibiza Club Classics with a live orchestra takes place on Saturday 1st June 2024 at 7pm until 1 am, with performances starting at 8 pm

Ticket information and availability is here:

https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Liverpool/Invisible-Wind-Factory/Ibiza-Club-Classics-Performed-by-A-Live-Orchestra/37258189/

Please note the event is for guests aged 18 and over only.

 

Make North Docks Open Day

Make North Docks

Located on Regent Street, Make North Docks offers both co-working, private studios and makerspaces in Liverpool. Residents can enjoy a view across the River Mersey, an open-access workshop equipped with tools and the delicious Caffe Riccardo. Make North Docks is open 24 hours for all of their residents.

Make North Docks Open Days

Interested in a studio space or just curios about what Make do and how to get involved? Head along for a tour of Make North Docks.

Tours will last 30 to 40 minutes and and begin on the hour.

Have a look at their range of studio spaces, hear about their future plans, check out their wood workshops, find out about their upcoming programme, and grab a coffee at Caffe Riccardos.

Whether you are a creative looking for a studio to work, need a space to put an event or class on, or whether you are just nosey – please register, head along and join them!

Dogs and children are welcome!

About your Guide

Your guide on the open days will be Alison Ashton, Makes Community Manager.

Alison is also the creator of Make Mosaic and runs beginners classes in mosaics and other craft techniques across the North West. She has a love of using reclaimed and broken china (as well as other found / unloved objects) to make bespoke pieces. As well as experience in working on educational projects across the UK.

What time does the tour start?

The tour around Make North Docks takes between 40 and 60 minutes. Each tour starts on the hour. If you need to get in touch on the day, please call the office on 01516018665

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

On street parking is free but limited to 2 hours. Please let us know if you are a blue badge holder and they can reserve you a space in their small visitor car park. Public transport links are nearby, and the venue is easily accessible on foot from Liverpool City Centre (see our website for more information, we’re located at Make North Docks).

How accessible is the venue?

The workshop is located on the ground floor which provides full accessibility to the premises including toilet provisions. However, some parts of the tour may include stairs. They would advise wheelchair users to contact the workshop provider on the sale of the ticket to arrange a parking bay.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Feel free to get in touch with the Make CIC office at 0151 601 8665 or email hello@makecic.org

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, it isn’t necessary to print your ticket..

What is the cancellation policy?

Given that this event is free to attend they do ask that those who sign up, but who cannot make it, let them know ASAP so they can reallocate your space.

Make Huyton Village Open Days

Make Huyton Village

Located on Derby Road in the heart of Huyton Village Centre, Make Huyton Village offers private studios and shared workspace in Knowsley. Make Huyton brings a hive of creativity to the town centre with a high tech Innovation Lab, allowing members of the community to experiment with making and product creation. Make Huyton Village is open 24 hours for all of our residents.

Make Huyton Village Open Days

Interested in a studio space or just curious about what Make do and how to get involved? Head along for a tour of their newest space Make Huyton Village.

Tours will last 40 to 60 minutes and and begin every hour on the hour (eg. 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00) at the front of Make Huyton Village, 47-49 Derby Road, Huyton, during open day hours (please check the open day hours for each date as they differ).

Have a look at their range of studio spaces, hear about their future plans, check out their brand new “Innovation Lab” and find out about our upcoming programme.

Your tour will conclude at Make on the Corner at 22 Derby Road, their additional space used for events, meetings, workshops, classes, pop-up shop, exhibitions, etc.

Whether you are a creative looking for a studio to work, need a space to put an event or class on, or whether you are just nosey – please register, head along and join them!

Dogs and children are welcome!

About your Guide

Your guide on the open days will be Mia Tagg, the Project Lead for Make Huyton Village.

Make’s newest team member, Mia has twenty years experience working in business start-up and project management in Liverpool and London, focused on arts and hospitality.

Previous projects include the cafe bar at FACT, Northern Lights for Baltic Creative and Homebaked Anfield.

Where is the venue ?

Make Huyton Village is situated at 47-49 Derby Road, Huyton which is on the pedestrianised High Street in Huyton Village. The space was formally Boots.

What time does the tour start?

The tour around Make Huyton Village takes between 40 and 60 minutes. Each tour starts on the hour (e.g. every 60 minutes). If you need to get in touch on the day, please call or message Mia on 07492708827.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

By Bike: There is secure bike storage at the venue.
By Train: The nearest train station to the venue is Huyton train station. The station is a 6 minute walk from the venue – You can view directions via google maps here.
By Bus: Huyton Bus station is situated a 3 minute walk from the venue. You can view directions via google maps here.
By Car: There is free car parking for up to 3 hours situated in Archway Road Address: Archway Road Car Park, Civic Way, Huyton, Merseyside L36 9GD. Archway Road Car Park is a 4 minute walk to the venue – you can view directions via google maps here. You can find out more about parking in the area here.
Is the venue accessible?

The venue is accessible and is situated on the ground floor however. There is an accessible toilet on site.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Feel free to get in touch with the Make CIC office at 0151 601 8665 or email hello@makecic.org

At short notice please contact your guide Mia directly on 07492708827

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

A register will be taken at this session, it isn’t necessary to print your ticket.

What is the cancellation policy?

Given that this event is free to attend they do ask that those who sign up, but who cannot make it, let them know ASAP so they can reallocate your space.

Harry the Hare Easter Trail

This Easter trail leads families through the city centre to follow Harry the Hare. In celebration of acclaimed Wirral based sculptor Emma Rodgers, whose work is currently exhibited at Bluecoat Display Centre in their Window on College Lane.

Entry to the gallery is free and Emma’s ceramic hares will be on selling display throughout the Easter Trail.

The Harry the Hare Easter Trail encourages families to follow themed artwork from the Display Centre on College Lane to Key Lime Coffee on Lime Street.

Each venue along the way will be adorned with specially commissioned artwork depicting the hare, with Easter Eggs to pick up on the trail. After following the trail, families can enter a competition to win a bespoke Harry the Hare chocolate bunny created by Emma herself & Wirral based chocolatier The Chocolate Cellar.

Organised by Liverpool BID Company in partnership with Bluecoat Display Centre, the trail begins on Friday 22 March and runs until Friday 5th April.

The locations on the trail are;

1. Bluecoat Display Centre

2. Cass Art

3. Castle Fine Art

4. LUSH

5. Royal Court Theatre

6. Key Lime Coffee St Johns

Download the map here.

To enter their prize draw for either one of six eggstra special chocolate Harry the Hare’s or a first prize gift voucher worth £30 to spend at the Bluecoat Display Centre… grab a selfie with Harry the Hare outside their window and share with them on Instagram via @bluecoatdisplaycentre and @liverpoolbidcompany using #Harrythehare

Emma has always been inspired by nature, especially the dynamic movements of hares and rabbits. Her ceramic rabbit was exhibited at the Victoria and Albert Museum and won the Contemporary prize 1996. She has continued to regularly feature hares in her work and her understanding of the shape of animals and how they move comes from her close observations. Emma has kept rabbits and even fostered a hare alongside a sheep and a fox.