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The Horror Show! at Somerset House

Halloween events round-up: no tricks, just quirky treats

All Hallows’ Eve, Halloween or spooky season, whatever you call it, it’s here! And that means parades, pumpkins and lots of fun. Here’s our round-up of the best quirky events…

Fly with Me kite flying event

Fly With Me’s aerial act of solidarity

On Saturday 20th August, immersive kite flying event Fly With Me takes place in towns and cities across the UK and Europe…

Rev Billy & The Stop Shopping Choir by John Quilty

A choir is touring the UK to protest with music

This month, there’s a different type of choir touring the UK. They’re called the Stop Shopping Choir and their performances are coinciding with COP26…

Little LTF at St Luke's

A festival of new theatre in Liverpool

This month, the iconic St Luke’s Bombed Out Church in Liverpool will host a week-long festival of new theatre work with magical stories and dark comedy…

Judy and Liza - Liverpool Theatre Festival

Theatre festival staged in St Luke’s Bombed Out Church

Missed a summer of watching theatre and festival performances? A theatre festival in Liverpool is hoping to remedy that with a nine-day outdoor event…

Seaton Town Crier

A town crier contest in Liverpool

This weekend, head to the Museum of Liverpool to watch a new champion crowned at their town crier contest…

Desmond family canoe paddler

A coast to coast canoe trail launches

The UK’s first coast to coast canoe trail launches this month, with a fortnight of celebrations organised by the Canal & River Trust…

Slavery Remembrance Day Liverpool

A walk of remembrance through Liverpool

Liverpool will be coming together in celebration and commemoration as the 20th Slavery Remembrance Day takes place…

The Washing Up

An arts festival for the mind, body and spirit in Liverpool

The Angel Field Festival will be bringing music, theatre, dance, film, visual art and story-telling from around the world to the city of Liverpool this month…

Degenerate Fox Theatre - The Dirty Thirty

An eclectic selection of International Women’s Day events

It’s International Women’s Day on Friday 8th March, and to celebrate many arts venues are putting on special events. Below is a selection of what’s on over the next few weeks…

Stopgap Dance - Enormous Room - DaDaFest International 2018 - Liverpool

Eco-friendly coffins and interactive exhibitions at DaDaFest

Over the next five weeks, actors, comedians, dancers and musicians will be challenging disability stereotypes through art and culture as part of DaDaFest International 2018…

Seized Merseyside Maritime Museum - Liverpool

Meet sniffer dogs and the Forgery Detection Team at Liverpool museum

On Saturday 29th September, head to the Merseyside Maritime Museum for a day of free family activities linked to the collections in the Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered gallery…

Brazilica Festival - Photo: Matt Hart - Liverpool events 2018

Get a taste of Brazil in Liverpool

Brazilica, the UK’s largest samba carnival, will be taking place in Liverpool this weekend, with a night-time parade, live music and film screenings…

Liverpool World Museum Dragon Boat Festival 2018 - Images by Gareth Jones

A Dragon Boat Festival at the World Museum in Liverpool

Liverpool’s Dragon Boat Festival will be taking place on Saturday 16th June at the World Museum with a day of free events, including displays and activities…

Blind School courtesy of National Museums Liverpool

Discover the history of the UK’s first school for blind people

Opening this weekend at the Museum of Liverpool, The Blind School: Pioneering People and Places exhibition will explore the history of the UK’s first school for blind people, using personal stories and objects…

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Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Fakes, forgeries and misinformation at Royal Society Late
Dragon Fish - The Royal Society Lates in March

Next month, the Royal Society’s Late event mixes tomfoolery with science as it tackles fake news and hoaxes…

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