Join BlackFest for a jam down in the Baltic Triangle.
The party will feature DJ Shenice with R&B Hip Hop classics and renowned DJ Papu Raf, producer, event manager of CoolitLiverpool and Co-Founder of House Of Zuzu bringing energy through music, Raf plays Afrohouse, Afrobeats, Disco, House Music, R’n’B, Hip Hop, Amapiano and more.
Food will be provided by Ray Rays Caribbean, who are passionate about providing delicious and high-quality authentic Caribbean food, prepared with the freshest and finest ingredients, Ray Rayz will be providing a vegetarian and meat option.
The night will feature an open mic where you can sign up to preform, please contact Jennifer@blackfest.co.uk if you would like to sign up prior to the event.
Stay tuned on @blackfestcreatives for updates
Spread Your Wings marks the launch of Wildfire Rising year two – a dedicated development programme for Global Majority Artists in the Northwest.
Wildfire Rising is led by Movema and Cheshire Dance with the shared vision of removing inequalities and racism within the dance sector. This year focuses on self-care, access and authenticity.
Spread Your Wings is part of Liverpool’s Black History month, commissioned by Culture Liverpool – Liverpool City Council. The event has been curated by by Akeim Touissant Buck and the Wildfire Rising Artists.
What to expect and why attend?
- Find out about bursaries and training opportunities for artists.
- To meet and work with our Wildfire Rising Artists (Global majority artists in the North West)
- To deepen your understanding of issues and barriers faced by Global Majority Artists.
- To develop connections with Global Majority artists and organisations that support their development.
- To be part of radical change need to remove racism from our sector.
- To dance and enjoy yourself.
Reserve your space for free on eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spread-your-wings-launch-event-tickets-472235708717?
If you’re in the need of some festive cheer this Christmas, then it has to be Elf! After finding out he’s human, adopted elf Buddy heads to New York – where everyone he meets is in serious need of some festive fun.
Celebrate the joy of the season as Will Ferrell reminds us all that Christmas is not just for kids! And remember, the best way to spread Christmas cheer is…
Part of The Luna Winter Cinema season, see here for full listings.
There are many opportunities for actors to use their skills in a range of different contexts from youth projects, theatre in education to working in schools delivering workshops.
Emma Bramley has over 25 years experience working as a freelance Drama for Learning Practitioner in a wide range of contexts and is an approved trainer in Mantle of the Expert. All Things Considered use these techniques in the participatory phases of creating their socially engaged work.
This workshop is for those actors who would like to explore, develop and hone their facilitation skills to create immersive, challenging and creative spaces for participants. They will be using an educational/drama for learning focus for the workshop however the skills, techniques and models are transferable to a wide range of settings.
The workshop will explore:
• Hooking participants in
• Meaningful questioning
• Structuring and using drama based techniques to explore themes
• Facilitating and working in participatory creative spaces
This workshop is funded by The Arts Council and there are 15 places available. To book your place, email emmaallthingstc@gmail.com
Join in Liverpool’s Pride celebrations and make something special to take home with you in Museum of Liverpool’s fun activity for all the family.
Help celebrate the amazing diversity of our city and show your support for LGBT+ communities!
In February they have more craft workshops as part of their LGBTQ+ History Month events.
The grand opening of Liverpool Lighthouse will take place on Saturday 3rd December at 2pm screening The Greatest Showman Sing-along free to the community and invited VIP guests
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!
- Charlie Brown opened and managed the Gaumont from 1931 to 1935. The building operated as a Gaumont cinema until November 1960. His grandson Andy Brown will be at the official opening on December 3rd
- Based in a refurbished former Gaumont cinema in high-deprivation North Liverpool, Liverpool Lighthouse are a registered charity working with the local community to create thriving communities of people living more fulfilled lives
- Tickets can be booked on EventBrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lighthouse-cinema-launch-greatest-showman-sing-a-long-tickets-461211113857
- Guests are encouraged to come in fancy dress, inspired by show business and circus
- Guests who came to it when it was the Gaumont Palace will be attending
The cinema aims to promote well-being for the local community which has the highest levels of deprivation nationally at a time when people are struggling with the cost of living crisis, bring people together in positive shared experience and provide creative, cultural opportunities to promote connection and improved mental health and wellbeing.
Liverpool Lighthouse with support from Awards for All, LFC, Liverpool Mayoral Fund and Crowd Funding purchased and installed a cinema-quality AV system and screen in the auditorium along with other equipment to help create an authentic cinema experience. Liverpool Lighthouse was established in 1998 in a former Gaumont Cinema building and is now a Creative Sanctuary for its local communities and artists with a creative wellbeing programme.
Join the Walker Art Gallery guides as they take you through the artworks and tell the stories behind the pieces in the first major art exhibition inspired by the football terraces.
This was a movement that defined sports culture of the 1970s, 80s and 90s.
Robert Hichins was at the wheel when Titanic hit the iceberg.
Hear this fascinating account of what really happened to him that night, told by the museum’s resident actor.
Suitable for all adults and children over 7. Please note, advertised performances may change at short notice.
February performances are at 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
Drop-in performance, no need to book.
Discover how wealthy women dressed between 1901 and 1911, with Pauline Rushton, National Museums Liverpool’s Head of Decorative Arts.
Using depictions of costume in art, Pauline will reveal stories of a fashionable Edwardian lady’s wardrobe, including court dresses like the one once worn by Lady Lever.
Liverpool has played an important role as the port of departure for millions of people seeking new lives.
Travel back in time to Liverpool 1854 and meet their travelers on their way to a new land. Listen to their stories of tales of hope and fear, as the museum’s roleplayers bring to life the stories of emigrants who came through the port.
