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60+ Events In Liverpool -- Fighting The Council, Africa Oyé Cancelled, And More (#004)

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

Welcome to the 4th edition of the Liverpool & Beyond newsletter (sorry this one’s arriving a tad later than usual).

🥊 Fight Unfair Parking Rules: A petition urging the council to rethink strict parking limits around the new Everton Stadium is closing in on 20,000 signatures. The restrictions are expected to hit local businesses hard, with many already feeling the strain, including the Climbing Hangar, and Blackstock Market. Learn more and sign the petition here.

Look Up This Friday: The grand finale of 2025’s dazzling planetary alignment happens this Friday (Feb 28), and a sight like this won’t come around again until 2040. Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Uranus will be easy to spot in the evening sky—but Mercury, Saturn, and Neptune? Not so much. Still, it’s worth grabbing a stargazing app and looking up.

😔 No Africa Oyé: Liverpool’s Africa Oyé festival is sadly taking a hiatus in 2025 due to rising costs (20-30%+), with plans to return in 2026.

👉 Must See-Month: Until 17th March, many of Liverpool’s venues will be offering special events, discounts, food and drink offers and more. View the schedule week-by-week to get involved and find out more about how you can book on.

🏆 Giveaway Winner: The winner of this month’s giveaway (a £30 Liverpool Philharmonic voucher) has been notified. Congrats Alison! Keep your eyes peeled for the next giveaway which we’ll announce soon!

Now to the events list…

📅 Upcoming Events

We’re now mostly focusing on including next week’s events in each newsletter. If you’re looking for more to do this weekend, please check out last week’s newsletter. That being said, we have included a few extra events over the next few days below…

Thu 27 Feb

LEAF Bold st open mic — Show off your talent at LEAF Bold Street‚Äôs weekly open mic‚Äîfree pint!
19:00-22:00 | Leaf | Free
The Thursday Challenge — Gather your team and battle it out in this competitive quiz night!
20:00-22:00 | Leaf | Tickets

Fri 28 Feb

The Drag Queen PUB CRAWL: Liverpool's Ultimate Experience! — Join Liverpool‚Äôs ultimate drag queen pub crawl through the Pride Quarter!
15:00-22:00 | The Benidorm Bar | Tickets

Sat 1 Mar

Inspirational Women From Liverpool's Past & History Walking Tour — Uncover the inspiring, untold stories of Liverpool‚Äôs historic women.
10:30-12:30 | Liverpool City Centre | Free (Booking Required)

Sun 2 Mar

Table Sale & Cafe — Bargains galore at this local table sale‚Äîkids‚Äô items, vintage finds, and more!
11:00-16:30 | Aigburth Road | Tickets

Mon 3 Mar

Crochet Club at Abakhan at Mostyn — Join fellow knitters for a cozy crochet club at Abakhan Mostyn.
10:00-12:00 | Abakhan Fabrics, Hobby & Home | Tickets
Waterstones Liverpool welcomes Clare Mackintosh & Gillian McAllister — Bestselling authors Clare Mackintosh & Gillian McAllister discuss their latest novels.
14:30 | 12 College Ln | Tickets
Out of the Shadows Presents - Drag : Behind The Paint — An unfiltered look at the lives and artistry of local drag performers.
19:30-21:00 | Tempest on Tithebarn | Tickets

Tue 4 Mar

BOLD B2B Business Breakfast — Start your day with networking, inspiring talks, and great coffee!
09:00-11:00 | Nova Scotia Liverpool | Free (Booking Required)
Jazz afternoon — Tap your feet to live jazz with the Savoy Jazzmen!
14:00 | Palm House Sefton Park | Free
The History of Haydock Asylum — Explore the history of Haydock Asylum and Victorian mental health.
18:30-20:30 | Blackbrook Working Men's Club | Tickets
Blazin' Fiddles — Scotland‚Äôs finest fiddlers bring 25 years of folk tradition to life.
20:00 | Royal Liverpool Philharmonic | Tickets

Wed 5 Mar

Game Changers with Emma Clark, Blackburn Rovers Football Club — Football and leadership insights with Blackburn Rovers‚Äô Emma Clark.
12:30-13:30 | University of Liverpool | Free (Booking Required)
The Dandelion Tavern, Widnes | Wine Tasting & Food Pairing — Savor expertly paired wines and food in this exclusive tasting event.
19:00-22:00 | The Dandelion Tavern | Tickets
Paint The Liverpool Skyline in Liverpool! — Recreate Liverpool‚Äôs iconic skyline in a moonlit painting session.
19:00-21:30 | City Wine Bar, Liverpool | Tickets
An Evening with Si King — Si King shares stories, music, and laughs in a one-of-a-kind evening.
19:30 | Playhouse | Tickets
Road to the Isles Tour: Fish — Progressive rock icon Fish embarks on his farewell ‚ÄòRoad to the Isles‚Äô tour.
19:30 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall | Tickets

Thu 6 Mar

Bloom 2025 - Business Festival for Creative and Digital Leaders — A one-day, future-focused festival for creative and digital leaders across the North.
08:00-17:00 | Camp and Furnace | Tickets
Story time for World Book Day — Celebrate World Book Day with interactive storytelling for kids.
11:00-13:00 | Palm House Sefton Park | Free
Up Next Festival — Discover fresh performances at Up Next Festival‚Äôs weekend showcase.
16:00-17:00 | Unity Theatre | Tickets
Wedding Open Evening — Plan your dream wedding at Sefton Park Palm House‚Äôs open evening.
18:00 | Palm House Sefton Park | Free
Maker Night — Hands-on making and innovation night at DoES Liverpool.
18:00-21:00 | Does Liverpool | Free

Fri 7 Mar

Meet and make: soap designing at Sudley House — Create your own beautifully designed soap at this crafting event.
10:30 | Sudley House | Tickets
Theatre Panel Discussion | Up Next Festival — Get insights from local theatre professionals in this discussion panel.
13:00-14:15 | Unity Theatre | Free
An Absurdist Play Set On A Boat (Reading) by Liam D Gillies — An absurdist play where even the captain doesn‚Äôt know the destination.
13:30-14:30 | Unity Theatre | Free
Bingo Lingo — Liverpool‚Äôs wildest bingo night‚Äîbig laughs, big prizes, big energy!
18:30-23:00 | Camp And Furnace | Tickets
Cheese & Beer Tasting — Indulge in 5 craft beers paired with 5 cheeses at West Kirby Taproom.
19:00-21:00 | Black Lodge Brewery Taproom (West Kirby) | Tickets
Paint Girl With A Pearl Earring in Liverpool! — Sip, paint, and dive into Pop Art with a vibrant take on Vermeer‚Äôs classic!
19:00-21:30 | City Wine Bar, Liverpool | Tickets
Fionn Regan at St Michaels Church with Lemoncello — Irish singer-songwriter Fionn Regan live at St Michaels Church.
19:00-22:30 | St Michaels Church | Tickets
The Classic Double Band: The Stone Roses & Happy Mondays — Live tribute to The Stone Roses & Happy Mondays‚Äîpure nostalgia!
19:00-23:00 | Camp and Furnace | Tickets
The 9075 // The world's first tribute to The 1975 — Experience the world‚Äôs first live tribute to The 1975 at Zanzibar!
19:30-22:30 | The Zanzibar | Tickets
FILM SCREENING: Better Man — Follow the highs, lows, and comeback of Robbie Williams in this film screening.
19:30 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall | Tickets
Flamenco or Bust! by Fiona Scott | Up Next Festival — A hilarious flamenco comedy about a woman‚Äôs bold reinvention.
19:30-20:10 | Unity Theatre | Tickets
The Rubber Souls-Beatles Tribute Band — The Rubber Souls bring Beatles classics to life‚Äîlive in concert!
20:00-23:00 | Brickhouse Tavern | Tickets
Emily Saunders — Jazz-fusion queen Emily Saunders returns for a spellbinding performance.
20:00 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall | Tickets
Reggaeton Party (Liverpool) — Liverpool heats up with Reggaeton Party‚Äôs Latin beats‚Äîdon‚Äôt miss out!
23:00-03:00 | Arts Club | Tickets

Sat 8 Mar

Strides to Social Run Club x Pocket Cafe — Run 5K, refuel at Pocket Cafe, and connect with like-minded runners!
09:50-12:00 | Pocket cafe bar | Tickets
Meet the Scientists — Hands-on science fun at this British Science Week family event!
10:00-16:00 | University of Liverpool | Free (Booking Required)
Rage, Riot and Revolution: Launch Event — Join the launch of DaDaFest 40‚Äôs ‚ÄòRage, Riot and Revolution‚Äô exhibition.
10:00-17:00 | Open Eye Gallery | Free (Booking Required)
Industrial Photography Meetup — Explore Liverpool‚Äôs industrial history through the lens of photography.
10:00 | Brunswick Dock | Tickets
Liverpool Philharmonic Music Industry Careers Fest 2025 — Get inside the music industry at this careers festival at Liverpool Philharmonic.
11:00 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall | Tickets
Free Family Session: British Science Weekat the VG&M — Join fun, hands-on science activities at this free family event!
11:00-15:00 | Victoria Gallery and Museum | Free
The Craft Spirit Show — Sample 300+ craft spirits and meet the makers at this ultimate tasting event.
12:00 | St George's Hall | Tickets
Island Explorer (Hilbre) Winter 2024/25 — Explore a tidal island and spot seals on this unforgettable guided walk.
13:30-16:30 | Hilbre Island | Tickets
Socially Engaged Photography Network North West meet up & Belly Button launch with Eda Emirdag — Artist Eda Emirdag discusses socially engaged photography in this insightful talk.
14:00-15:30 | Open Eye Gallery | Free (Booking Required)
Theatre Company Q&A — Q&A with successful theatre companies about making and touring shows.
14:00-15:30 | Unity Theatre | Free
Paint Oh, Wine... I Love You! in Liverpool! — Get creative with a Pop Art-inspired sip & paint night in Liverpool!
15:30-18:00 | Leaf | Tickets
Friends Quiz — Test your Friends knowledge in this legendary quiz night!
18:30-23:00 | Camp and Furnace | Tickets
Women of Note — Celebrate women composers from medieval times to modern classics.
19:30 | Capstone Theatre | Tickets
Frank Griffith — Saxophonist Frank Griffith brings his jazz mastery to the stage.
20:30 | Ma Boyles | Free (Booking Required)

Sun 9 Mar

Liverpool Vintage Kilo Sale — Pick & mix vintage fashion at just ¬£20 per kilo‚ÄîLiverpool, we‚Äôre back!
10:00-16:00 | Camp and Furnace | Tickets
Warrington's Makers Market — Shop unique handmade goods at Warrington‚Äôs vibrant Makers Market.
10:00-16:00 | Parr Hall | Tickets
Disney on Ice presents 100 years of wonder - Liverpool — Disney‚Äôs magic comes to life on ice‚Äîcelebrate 100 years of wonder!
10:30 | M&S Bank Arena Liverpool | Tickets
#pawsforthought - charity dog walk for domestic abuse survivors — Walk with your pup to support domestic abuse survivors at #pawsforthought.
11:00-13:00 | Calderstones Park | Tickets
DaDaFest 2025 : Pimp My Wheelchair — Artists transform mobility aids into stunning sculptures with powerful messages.
11:00 | Palm House Sefton Park | Free
Makers at the Mansion Spring craft Market — Browse handmade crafts at this spring market in Calderstones Mansion.
11:00-17:00 | The Reader | Free
Grooveandgrindrecordfair @bombedoutchurch Liverpool — Liverpool‚Äôs pop-up record fair returns to Bombed Out Church.
12:00-18:00 | Bombed Out Church Garden Bar & Cafe | Tickets
Paint Frida Kahlo in Liverpool! — Celebrate Frida Kahlo‚Äôs bold artistry with an immersive paint night!
15:00-17:30 | Revolución de Cuba Liverpool | Tickets
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA — Queen vs. ABBA‚Äîtwo iconic bands, one candlelit musical showdown.
16:45 | St George's Hall | Tickets

Mon 10 Mar

Fill a bag clothes sale — Shop pre-loved clothes for charity at this fill-a-bag sale.
15:00 | Leaf | Tickets
Candlelight: A Tribute to Pink Floyd — A candlelit journey through the music of Pink Floyd‚Äîpure magic.
19:00 | St George's Hall | Tickets

❓ Did You Know?

Liverpool’s docks were a hub of global trade, and Elder Dempster & Co., a shipping company based there, was connected to the exposition of one of history’s worst atrocities—though not intentionally. One of its employees, Edmund Dene Morel, managed the company’s Congo trade and noticed something disturbing in the shipping records. Vessels arriving in Belgium from the Congo were packed with ivory and rubber, yet the return trips carried nothing but soldiers, guns, and chains. No trade goods. No payments. Just the machinery of oppression.

Morel couldn’t stay silent. He quit his job, became a journalist, and made it his life’s mission to expose what he realized was a brutal system of forced labor. His reports sparked outrage, leading to the Congo Reform Association, backed by figures like Arthur Conan Doyle and Mark Twain. Under mounting pressure, Belgium was forced to take control of the Congo in 1908, ending King Leopold II’s personal rule.

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