48 Things to Do in Liverpool This Week (#003)

Grab your diary! These are the most interesting events happening in and around Liverpool...

February 19, 2025

👋 Make yourself a cuppa, and grab your diary. The third edition of Liverpool & Beyond is here!

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🎺 Liverpool International Jazz Festival: from 20-23 Feb, this jazz festival is hosting a range of fantastic events. Grab more info here.

Now, to the meat and potatoes…

📅 Upcoming Events

Thu 20 Feb

Maker Night — Tinker, create, and collaborate on tech projects—from Arduino to 3D printing—at this open-door maker session.
17:00-21:00 | Does Liverpool | Free
Inaugural Lecture: Professor Paul Christiansen — Hear Professor Christiansen’s journey from psychopharmacology to data-driven insights in this intriguing inaugural lecture.
18:00-19:00 | Yoko Ono Lennon Centre | Free (Booking Required)

Fri 21 Feb

Shadow puppet theatre sessions — Craft imaginative shadow puppets and bring them to life in your own homemade theater.
11:00-14:00 | World of Glass | Tickets
Cheese & Wine Night with Penny Lane Jazz Band — Savor artisanal cheeses, sip wine, and soak in live jazz from Penny Lane Jazz Band in a cozy evening out.
18:00 | Palm House, Sefton Park | Free
Meet The Brewer - Geipel Brewing Co — Sample seven beers, savor delicious bites, and chat with the brewer behind Geipel Brewing Co at The Tap Door.
19:00-21:00 | 1151 New Chester Rd | Tickets
Music for Mind & Soul — Experience vibrant Indian classical rhythms and melodies from tabla to Tar Shehnai, presented by MILAP.
19:00-20:30 | The Studio | Tickets
30s & 40s Singles Night Liverpool — Connect with other singles in their 30s and 40s for a real-life night out—no swiping required.
19:00-21:30 | Revolución de Cuba Liverpool | Tickets
Admiror, Or Revolutionary Sentiments — Encounter a boundary-pushing performance fusing spoken word, live percussion, and vivid CGI at Bahar Noorizadeh’s exhibition launch.
19:00 | Invisible Wind Factory | Free (Booking Required)

Sat 22 Feb

Mindful Glow: Candlelit Sound Bath Meditation — Bask in candlelit serenity as soothing sounds melt away tension and renew your energy.
10:30-16:00 | Bluecoat | Tickets
Exhibition Tour with Christopher Kulendran Thomas — Explore modern art shaped by AI and global forces as Christopher Kulendran Thomas guides you through his new works.
12:00 | FACT Liverpool | Free
Introduction to street photography with a film camera (SLR) — Capture city scenes on film and learn the basics of street photography in a beginner-friendly workshop.
13:00-16:00 | Hazlehurst Studios | Tickets
Sculpt and Sip — The UK's favourite Sculpt and Sip is now in Liverpool! Join us and sculpt whilst sipping on cocktails!
14:00-16:00 | Liverpool Arts Bar | Tickets
Pizza & Folk with The Jesse Janes — Enjoy piping-hot pizza and toe-tapping folk tunes from The Jesse Janes, blending Americana, bluegrass, and more.
14:00-18:00 | Palm House, Sefton Park | Free
Italian Wine Tasting & Food Pairing — Fine Italian Wine & Food Pairing
15:00-18:00 | Royal Institution Bar | Tickets
official Liverpool International Jazz Festival 2025 after party! — Keep the festival spirit alive at Commune with a high-energy after party presented by Parrjazz.
21:00 | Commune | Tickets

Sun 23 Feb

Liverpool's Makers Market — Browse unique creations by local artisans and uncover handcrafted gems at this lively makers market.
10:00-16:00 | Camp & Furnace | Tickets
LIJF 2025: Liverpool Sax Day 2025 — Dive into saxophone mastery with workshops, masterclasses, and live sets by Emma Rawicz and Dean Masser all day long.
10:00 | Capstone Theatre | Tickets
Tool Belt Workshop — Craft a sturdy and stylish tool belt from scratch, perfect for DIY enthusiasts.
13:00-16:00 | Hazlehurst Studios | Tickets
Liverpool Life Drawing - Leaf on Bold Street — Sharpen your pencils and explore your artistic side with a relaxed life drawing session at Leaf on Bold Street.
17:00-20:00 | Leaf | Tickets
Soundbath Healing Experience — Drift into tranquility as harmonic sound waves cleanse away tension and leave you restored.
18:00-19:00 | Yoga Hub | Tickets

Mon 24 Feb

Yoga at Liverpool Science Park — Bring calm to your Monday with a rejuvenating yoga session focused on movement, breath, and mindfulness.
12:15 | Liverpool Science Park IC2 Building | Tickets
Waterstones Liverpool Welcomes Adelle Stripe — Meet Adelle Stripe as she unveils her memoir Base Notes, exploring vivid memories and scents that shaped her life.
18:30 | 12 College Ln | Tickets
Alison Moyet — Catch singer Alison Moyet live, with audience members under 16 welcome alongside an adult chaperone.
19:00 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall | Tickets

Tue 25 Feb

Sing-along — Lift your voice or listen along in a laid-back group sing with classic tunes everyone knows and loves.
14:00 | Palm House, Sefton Park | Free
Film Screening: X Trillion & Plastic Tactics showcase — Join a special screening of X Trillion to explore sustainability challenges, open to the entire University community and beyond.
17:00-19:00 | Brett Building (MBA Suite) | Free (Booking Required)
The Baltic Book Club - February Edition — Unwind with fellow book-lovers at Yamama on Feb 25 for cozy discussions and new reading discoveries.
18:00-19:30 | Yamama Café and Bar | Tickets

Wed 26 Feb

Sustainability Fair - Sustainability Week — Explore groundbreaking green projects, meet eco-champions, and celebrate Earth-friendly progress at this bustling sustainability fair.
11:00-15:00 | Guild Street and Stanley Theatre Liverpool | Free (Booking Required)
Liverpool Development Update — Hear the latest on Liverpool’s evolution from the City Council’s Director of City Development, and see what’s on the horizon.
18:00-19:30 | Liverpool Town Hall | Tickets
Harvest Sun Presents - Peter Alexander Jobson — Hear Peter Jobson’s solo debut and discover the story behind a decades-old village blaze mystery.
19:00-23:00 | Leaf | Tickets

Thu 27 Feb

Off the beaten track Winemakers' Dinner — Embark on a global wine adventure paired with five distinctive courses that will awaken your palate.
19:00 | Hope Street Hotel | Tickets
Peter Alexander Jobson Live at Leaf — Experience Peter Alexander Jobson's new album live on tour, bringing fresh sounds to Leaf in Liverpool.
19:00-23:45 | Leaf | Tickets
Fem de la Femme – Feb 2025 — Laugh out loud with a stellar lineup of female comedians in a friendly, inclusive atmosphere—guys welcome too.
19:30 | Everyman | Tickets
The Thursday Challenge — Form a team, flex your trivia chops, and compete for top honors in this classic quiz night.
20:00-22:00 | Leaf | Tickets

Fri 28 Feb

FORAGE & NIBBLE on The Wirral (Cheshire) — Explore local flora and flavors with a seasoned forager, then sample wild ingredients at Dibbinsdale Nature Reserve.
11:00-14:00 | Dibbinsdale Nature Reserve | Tickets
VG&M Relaxed Music Concert — Treat yourself to sweet tunes and sweeter treats in a cozy concert at Waterhouse Cafe.
15:30-16:30 | Victoria Gallery & Museum | Tickets
A night at the MOVIES hosted by Live Tribute — It's movie night, so bring out all the DVDs & we'll bring the entertainment! Featuring our spectacular live tribute act: Beth McCann
18:30-23:00 | Blundells Supper Club | Tickets
In Conversation: Maria Fusco — Listen to Maria Fusco read from her latest work and share insights on class and creativity.
18:30-20:00 | Tate Liverpool | Tickets
Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons — Immerse yourself in Vivaldi’s Four Seasons under candlelight at Liverpool Cathedral—an unforgettable classical experience.
19:00-20:00 | Liverpool Cathedral | Tickets
Japanese Inspired Food & Wine Evening — Treat yourself to an exquisite evening of Japanese-inspired dishes and perfectly paired wines.
19:00 | Delifonseca | Tickets
Unity Scratch Night | February — The acclaimed series of work in progress nights at Unity continues into 2025 by popular demand with monthly instalments of never before seen work.
19:30 | Unity Theatre | Tickets

Sat 1 Mar

Inspirational Women From Liverpool's Past & History Walking Tour — Discover the remarkable women who shaped Liverpool on a guided stroll packed with inspiring tales.
10:00-12:30 | Liverpool City Centre | Tickets
Liverpool's Midcentury Home Market — Discover retro treasures from the 1940s to the 1970s at this midcentury marketplace, perfect for fans of vintage style.
10:30-16:00 | St Barnabas Penny Lane | Tickets
Southport Community Independent Launch Party — Celebrate community spirit and fresh beginnings at this lively launch party in the Valhalla Room.
14:30-22:30 | Southport Pleasureland | Tickets
Banff Mountain Film Festival - Liverpool - 1 March 2025 — Catch heart-pounding adventure films from the world’s wildest places on March 1, 2025, and fuel your wanderlust at this epic festival.
19:30-22:15 | Plaza Cinema | Tickets
Lou Sanders: No Kissing in the Bingo Hall — Watch Lou Sanders’ hilarious take on life and humanity in a show guaranteed to keep you chuckling.
19:30 | Playhouse | Tickets

Sun 2 Mar

Aintree antique and vintage flea — Explore treasure-filled stalls of antiques and vintage finds at the famous Aintree Racecourse.
09:00-16:00 | L9 5AS | Tickets
Botanical Collage — Immerse yourself in nature-inspired creativity with a hands-on collage project celebrating greenery.
11:30-14:30 | INNSIDE Liverpool | Tickets
LeeTz Presents: Live Music at the Bluecoat — Experience fresh talents on the rise, showcasing original music and vibrant performances at the Bluecoat.
14:00-17:00 | Bluecoat | Free

❓ Did You Know?

Did you know Liverpool has more museums and galleries than any UK city outside London? The Walker Art Gallery holds one of the finest art collections in Europe, while the World Museum has been showcasing everything from ancient artifacts to space exhibits since 1853.

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