Run by the heads behind The Invisible Wind Factory, Kazimier Stockroom is in some ways the opposite of its big (very big) sister venue. You can pack 1500 into IWF but this place fits a mere 100, meaning you’ll always be able to get nice and close to the action. And there’s a lot of action; this is a micro venue with maximalist ambitions, with everything from gigs to screenings to theatre shows taking place within its wall on any given day.
Paddy Gould and Roxy Topia collaborated with children from the Bluecoat’s after school art club to explore ideas of the future of work and technology.
free entry
Performed on the 51st anniversary of the military coup that took place in Chile, this acclaimed play offers a perceptive portrayal of oppression and dissent in Latin America.
from £16.50
FACT presents two brand new, solo exhibitions from artists R.I.P. Germain and Sara Sadik exploring identity construction and isolation.
free entry
Joyous, sassy with a thrilling soundtrack, be transported to 1940s New York for Talawa Theatre’s eagerly anticipated and stylish retelling of Twelfth Night.
from £11.00
Those looking for something a little different over the festive season should head to Liverpool Playhouse for the new West End and 50th-anniversary production of The Rocky Horror Show.
from £11.00
Tracy-Ann Oberman will reprise her role of Shylock in the acclaimed production of The Merchant of Venice 1936 when it tours to Liverpool Playhouse early next year.
from £11.00
‘Bees: A Story of Survival’ seamlessly marries art and science to tell the fascinating story of bees and their essential role in nature.
from £0.00
Willy Russell’s one-woman show comes home to Liverpool Everyman, bringing the perfect ending to the theatre’s 60th birthday year.
from £11.00
Run by Gabrielle de la Puente, OUTPUT is a small gallery in Liverpool city centre that works exclusively with creatives from or based in Merseyside.
Penelope takes over Wolstenholme Square
Clockworks is a great spot off the beaten track to grab a cosy pint or cocktail, and you’ll often find live music happening outside the front in Wolstenholme Square. It’s worth dropping by just to see Cuban sculptor Jorge Pardo’s Penelope, one of the largest sculptures in the city.
Vice is a new nightclub and bar in Liverpool, featuring neon lights, zebra-style flooring and a glossy white Ferrari taking centre stage.
What was previously intended to be a ‘continental style piazza’ has become a mecca for late-night boozing.
Liverpool’s latest greatest all-vegan restaurant with food to please all palates
A no-nonsense Chinese with a warm atmosphere and great menu options.
Our favourite is The Scorpion, two beef-free patties with melted spicy pepper ‘cheese’, yellow mustard, jalapenos, sriracha mayo, spicy chipotle paste, red onion, ketchup, tomato and lettuce, packed in a vegan burger bun.
Pilgrim offers a fresh approach to traditional Iberian food, promising seasonal and ethically sourced regional produce with a big focus on live-fire flavour.
Cooler-than-thou yet immensely comforting, this pub does it all: chilled mornings, lazy afternoons and music-filled nights.
Originally owned by Allan Williams, The Jacaranda was the first home of the Beatles and has been an important part of the Liverpool music scene since 1958.
Urban Spanish tapas in the heart of Liverpool
Look out for Widescreen Weekend, a celebration of Women of the West and a Leeds Cinema Crawl as we head into leafy Autumn.
Punchy verbatim shows, comedy festivals and rave-fuelled Shakespeare feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
From synth pop and jazz punk to meditative piano and Indian classical, read about the autumn shows that have piqued our interest.
From intricate textiles to a medieval poem-inspired arts festival, there is lots of new art to see before the autumn rains start for good.
Develop a new skill with this month's workshop and learning based tours and activities guide.
Summer is in full swing and Manchester and the north is brimming with fun activities for families.
Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
In this round-up, we have bookmarks as well as books, plus plenty to do both on- and offline.
