Experience an afternoon of peaceful respite to restore your sense of well-being as we weather the storm of winter.
They’ll start with an inspiring Shared Reading session, sharing poems from Stressed/Unstressed (12 November) or Hope is the Thing with Feathers (9 December), meant to bring moments of light in darker times. They’ll then move on to a restorative walk around Calderstones Park, with poems, reflections and mindfulness.
A Halloween Pumpkin Trail will take families through Liverpool city centre as they search for clues to win special spooky prizes. The trail will be live from 19 October to 5 November.
Designed by Liverpool BID Company, the trail guides families around seven venues in the city where pumpkins are displayed, created by local artist Lucy Bretherton. Each location reveals a letter that, when complete, will form a Halloween themed anagram.
Entries can be submitted online to be in with the chance to win special prizes,
Including a Family Halloween experience with Metquarter worth £200, £100 voucher for GPO and £100 for Everyman Cinema. Share your photos exploring the trail for a bonus entry with #LiverpoolPumpkinTrail and @liverpoolbidcompany.
Head to https://liverpoolbidcompany.com/liverpool-pumpkin-trail/ to download maps and submit entries.
Local artist Lucy Bretherton is painting the pumpkins, @boardsbybrethers.
Start either at the waterfront at Lunyalita, or on Hope Street at 1931 Restaurant at Hope Street Hotel.
Pumpkin clues are located at:
Collinge & Co, Castle Street
Metquarter, Whitechapel
Next, Church Street
HMV, Williamson Square
St Johns, Entrance near Key Lime Coffee
Pizza Punks, Bold Street
The Florist, Hardman Street
The BID is hosting a Soundbath evening for any businesses in the BID for a soothing All Saints Day experience.
Not sure what a Soundbath is? A Soundbath is a meditative experience where guests are invited to relax and enjoy the sounds around them. For this event, Level10 Choir will surround the participants with a wash of choral sound.
The Soundbath will take place at Liverpool Parish Church.
Guests are invited to sit or lie on the floor of the room. We’ll try to make that as comfortable as possible, but participants are encouraged to bring yoga mats and blankets.
Spaces are limited but we encourage businesses to send staff for a meditative and relaxing experience.
Arrival will be from 5:30pm with the experience taking place from 5:45pm – 6:45pm
Get ready to be transported to a world of rhythm and soul with the one and only Craig Charles.
With his smooth grooves and funky beats, Craig has been taking the music scene by storm, earning a reputation as one of the most exciting DJs in the business.
From the stages of Glastonbury to the airwaves of BBC 6 Music, Craig has been entertaining crowds with his infectious energy and unbeatable beats for over 30 years. Turn up the volume, hit the dancefloor, and get ready for a night you’ll never forget with Craig Charles.
This is an 18+ event.
The Light Before Christmas: The Manger, is an immersive experience that will take visitors on an incredible journey through the Nativity story, celebrating the true magic of Christmas.
After the huge success of last year’s event, Luxmuralis are returning to Liverpool Cathedral for Christmas 2023. This year, Peter Walker is returning with Light Before Christmas: The Manger, the second of The Light Before Christmas series.
The cathedral’s historic architecture will become a backdrop for the sensory experience, which will take guests on a journey that brings the nativity story to life.
The large-scale Son et Lumiere project will see lights and sound filling the majestic building, including stunning Christmas related images that will be projected onto the front elevation and the interior walls. Illuminations will guide visitors into the building to follow the story, while encouraging both young and old to look up and enjoy the architectural splendour of the building.
During that time, the Wexford Bistro within the cathedral will be open for festive food and drinks so visitors can enjoy an evening meal before or after viewing the display. The cathedral shop will also have a special stall selling related goodies.
The Light Before Christmas: The Manger is part of a two-year programme of events, exhibitions and artworks leading up to Liverpool Cathedral’s 100th anniversary in 2024.
Photo Credit: Gareth Jones
Arena’s Open Studios event provides a unique opportunity to explore our artists’ studios and engage in conversations with members about their ongoing projects.
View works in progress and completed pieces, including artwork for sale. All welcome.
To access Arena Studios press the buzzer for “ARENA” at the front of Elevator Studios at the entrance to the Arts Bar.
Head along and join the Imaginarium Theatre Ensemble on a magical walkabout fairytale adventure Willo the Wisp and the Lost Flame in parks across Merseyside this autumn.
Enrol at Wizard School and go on a quest with the Story Wizard to find Willo the Wisp, rescue the Princess Ember and relight the Flame of Winter.
Along the way you will meet lots of fairytale characters (forest elves, fire sprites, white witches, gnomes, wisps and trolls) in beautiful locations around the parks. You can choose to go on your adventure by daylight or twilight depending on how brave you feel.
Music, dance, lights, fairies and fire arts will bewitch your mind and dazzle your senses. Wrap up warm and don’t miss this spectacular family walkabout adventure.
Saturday 14th October Taylor Park, St Helens 3pm and 5.30pm
Saturday 21st October Stadt Moers Park, Whiston 3pm and 5.30pm
Saturday 28th October Halewood Triangle Park 3pm and 5.30pm
Sunday 29th October Croxteth Hall Walled Garden 2pm and 4pm
Saturday 4th November Court Hey Park, Huyton 2pm and 4pm
Sunday 5th November Eaton Street Park, Prescot 2pm and 4pm
Tickets: £12 adults, £8 children, £35 family ticket (2 adults, 2 children)
Box office: www.imaginariumtheatre.co.uk Telephone: 0344 800 0410
Join FACT on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 October 2023 to celebrate their 20th Birthday! Back in 2003, FACT was Liverpool’s first purpose-built arts centre for more than 60 years.
It was a landmark moment for the city and the UK, giving moving image and digital art a place to expand, experiment and be embraced by visitors from all over the world.
To celebrate, they have lots of free events and activities lined-up, open to everyone and suitable for all ages. Highlights include hearing from some of the most influential voices in art, a behind-the-scenes tour of the largest sculpture they’ve ever exhibited, watching a film from the inside of a limousine and dancing the night away at their official after party.
Grab your free tickets to the official after party at District in the Baltic Triangle (61 Jordan St, Liverpool L1 0BE) to dance the night away. They’ll have PLUSH and Social Hours providing the party soundtrack with cabaret performances from EAT ME + PREACH and a special headline DJ set from artist Jenkin van Zyl.
Whilst most of the events are drop-in, a few do have limited spaces so book your free tickets in advance.
Join dub poet Levi Tafari, who’ll announce the winners from the Flash Fiction competition featuring performances from finalists and winners.
Levi Tafari, internationally renowned dub poet and performer, will announce the winners of Flashback, Writing on The Wall and National Museum Liverpool’s flash fiction competition, on Saturday 28th October at The Museum of Liverpool! Join us to hear readings of some of the amazing entries creatively exploring the past, present, and future of Canning Dock and Liverpool’s Waterfront Transformation Project.
Born in Liverpool to Jamaican parents, Levi Tafari is an artist and dynamic performer with his roots firmly based in the oral tradition, believing poetry should not simply stay on the page. His plays have been performed at Unity Theatre and the Playhouse in Liverpool, as well as the Blackheath Theatre in Stafford. He has also worked on educational projects running creative writing in schools, colleges, universities, youth centres, prisons, and libraries. He describes himself as an Urban Griot; the traditional consciousness raiser, storyteller, newscaster, and political agitator.
DBY Interactive present the ultimate murder mystery themed night. Join them Downstairs at the Everyman for a festive celebration like no other…
1958, Christmas in Hollywood California and the stars are out in force on the red carpet – putting on a musical extravaganza to raise money for the homeless who will be spending the festive season with nothing but the sidewalk for company.
The biggest draw is The legendary Capeoli – fresh from a sell out tour and box-office busting movie run – they have Hollywood – heck, the WORLD – in the palm of their hand. Their charm and good grace is legendary, but it seems that there’s more to the Italian born rat-packer than meets the eye. The evening may be about charity and good will to all men, but there’s a stink about the place that smells like… MURDER!
An evening of intrigue, live music and murder – grab onto your hats – it’s gonna be Killer or a party out there.
Theme: Rat Pack inspired, Hollywood 1950s, live singing, crime thriller.
Included in your ticket price is a welcome drink and pie and mash.
Choose from either Scouse and Red Cabbage Pie (GF) or Blind Scouse and Cabbage Pie (VG) (GF), both served with creamy mashed potato, tender stem broccoli and loads of gravy.
All dietary and allergen needs can be catered for. Please indicate when prompted during your booking journey if you have any allergies or dietary requirements.