Based in a former printing warehouse, The Tapestry in Liverpool is a unique, award-winning creative hub in Liverpool’s emerging Fabric District. The community-centred creative venture features workspace, an occasional gallery space, three event spaces, two bars, a café and much more. The refurbished building won the Inspired Spaces North Award in 2018 and will soon be complimented by a ‘Curated Art Garden’ in 2020.
‘Bees: A Story of Survival’ seamlessly marries art and science to tell the fascinating story of bees and their essential role in nature.
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Fiercely personal, Elaine Collins’ new semi-autobiographical solo show about memories, misfits and the messy side of showbiz is a must-see this May.
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Enjoy hands-on printmaking activities.
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Rough Trade Liverpool presents a solo piano performance by BC Camplight, celebrating the release of his new album, ‘A Sober Conversation’.
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A new festival is born as Outer Waves takes over Invisible Wind Factory and Make Liverpool over two days this May.
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A day of live performance, bold ideas and collective action – where the audience becomes the cast and theatre sparks conversation.
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Get hands on with the ultimate BBQ experience in an 18 hour all night smoke at Millington Hall Farm.
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Art and wellness come together in the beautiful surroundings of Dunham Massey, in ORIGN, a new immersive sound installation.
Free entry
Round the Corner provides excellent drinks, local music and good vibes, with a rooftop bar and an event space in Liverpool’s Fabric District.
The Capstone Theatre is a multi-arts venue for music and performance, forming part of the Liverpool Hope University’s Creative Campus.
Gallery, museum and café located in Liverpool’s Hope Street Quarter.
Bridewell Studios is a gallery space and artist studios located in an old police station, hosting regular contemporary art exhibitions.
O2 Academy Liverpool (formerly the L2 and Carling Academy Liverpool) boasts two performance areas that host live music and clubnights.
Prepare to do some browsing and digging – this second hand bookshop is full of hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered
The Liner Hotel offers accommodation in style, with comfort, luxury and a seasonal menu in a central Liverpool location.
ERC provides a platform for new thinking about displaying art, trying out new curatorial techniques and sharing them with the public.
A little sanctuary in the middle of the city
There is something for everyone at this museum, making it hugely popular with families.
Gigs are coming in hot this spring – from long-awaited returns to one-off happenings you’ll blink and miss if you're not careful.
From city-wide art festivals to open-air sculptural installations, we have exhibitions from all around the North, both indoors and out.
Eclectic as ever. You'll find inventive reworkings, world-class contemporary dance and Greater Manchester's inaugural Improv Festival in our guide.
With these lighter, brighter days and warmer temperatures, it's really starting to feel like summer here in the North West!
Books, beer and burlesque. Dive into a glorious tangle of joyful happenings.
The sun is shining in the North, so use our guide to get out there and eat, drink and be merry in it.
We've got laughs and we've got leftfield on the live literature radar this month. Something for everyone, from poets playing with form to short story writers looking long.
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.
