90+ Things to Do in Liverpool This Week (#002)

The most interesting events in and around Liverpool over the next 7 days...

February 12, 2025

👋 Big welcome to the 1,000 new folks who joined us since last week! Since it’s Valentine’s week, we’ve got way more events than usual. If it’s too much, hit reply and let me know—should we keep it tighter? More curated?

Before we get to the good stuff, here are a few extra things worth your time:

  • Central Waste Liverpool – Just stumbled on these guys, and they’re out here cleaning up neglected parks for free in their spare time. Follow them on Instagram, they deserve it!

  • Crosby’s Marine FC – The club just dropped plans for a new stadium near Edge Lane, locking in their future for the next 100 years.

  • Stephen Graham in A Thousand Blows – Arguably Liverpool’s best actor (maybe even Britain’s?) plays a ruthless boxer in this new Disney+ show, out Feb 21.

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Now, to the meat and potatoes…

📅 Upcoming Events

Wed 12 Feb

Live Lounge Jazz, Latin, Country and Blues Night — Enjoy live jazz, Latin, country, and blues performances at the Royal Institution.
21:00-23:15 | Royal Institution Bar | Tickets

Thu 13 Feb

Discover Painting — Improve your painting skills in an open, weekly class using oil or acrylic.
10:30 | Liverpool Independent Art School | Tickets
Tiddlers: Seaside Explorers — Preschoolers explore marine life through fun games and activities at the Aquarium.
10:00 | World Museum | Free
Creating visions: curator talk — Explore women’s fashion innovation from 1900 to 2000 at this curator-led talk.
14:00-15:00 | Lady Lever Art Gallery | Tickets
Indigo Cafe: Crafternoon — Bring your unfinished crafts or find inspiration at this laid-back creative meetup.
14:00-16:00 | Indigo Cafe | Tickets
Indigo Cafe: Indigo Upcycling — Learn sustainable, upcycled fashion techniques and get creative with others.
17:00-19:00 | Indigo Cafe | Tickets
Cyanotype Printing For Beginners — Learn cyanotype techniques and create unique prints under expert guidance.
18:00-20:00 | Hazlehurst Studios | Tickets
Galentines Tote Bag Painting — Celebrate Galentine’s Day by painting custom tote bags with friends.
18:00-19:00 | All Over The Shop | Tickets
Lambing Evening at Mossy Meadow Farm. 16+ Thurs 13th February — Watch lambing in action and learn about farm life at Mossy Meadow Farm.
18:00-20:00 | Mossy Meadow Farm - Sheep Farm | Tickets
Maker Night — Tinker, learn, and collaborate on maker projects with like-minded creators.
18:00-21:00 | Does Liverpool | Tickets
Liverpool Beer Festival 2025 — Taste over 200 real ales and ciders at Liverpool’s CAMRA-run festival in the Cathedral Crypt.
18:00-22:00 | Lutyens Crypt, Metropolitan Cathedral | Tickets
February Pudding Club — Treat yourself to five courses of homemade puddings perfectly paired with tea.
18:30-21:30 | LEAF | Tickets
Valentines paper flower making workshop — Sip fizz and craft paper flowers in a special Valentine’s workshop.
19:00-21:00 | Pied Bull | Tickets
LEAF Bold st open mic — Take the stage or cheer on local talent at this welcoming open mic night.
19:00-22:00 | LEAF | Free
Free Coworking and Business Networking at Does Liverpool — Connect, co-work, and expand your professional circle at this informal Jelly event.
19:00-17:00 | Does Liverpool | Free (Booking Required)
Shostakovich Symphony No.6 — Experience Shostakovich’s dramatic Sixth Symphony under Russian-American conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya.
19:30 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall | Tickets
The Thursday Challenge — Compete in a weekly pub quiz for a chance to win prizes with friends.
20:00-22:00 | LEAF | Tickets

Fri 14 Feb

Liverpool Book Market — Find diverse reads and rare titles from local booksellers at this market.
11:00-17:00 | Bluecoat | Tickets
Murphys Distillery: Barely Brunch — Enjoy bottomless drinks, a hot dance show, and DJ vibes at this Galentine’s brunch.
13:00-14:30 | Murphys Distillery And Bar | Tickets
Candlelight Concert: Special Edition — Enjoy an intimate candlelit musical performance at the Palm House.
16:15 | Sefton Park Palm House | Tickets
Walk N' Talk in the Park — Stroll Sefton Park with a supportive group, enjoying adaptable fitness for all abilities.
16:30-17:30 | Sefton Park Palm House | Tickets
The Wombats: Album Launch Show @5:00PM — The Wombats take the stage for a special album launch show at Jacaranda Records.
17:00-18:45 | Jacaranda Baltic | Tickets
Beauty in Chaos ' - A Valentine's Day Charcoal Drawing Experience — Sip and sketch in a relaxed Valentine’s charcoal art session in the Baltic Triangle.
18:00-20:00 | 6 Jordan St | Tickets
Aphrodisiac Menu Friday Evening — Indulge in a romantic menu crafted with love-boosting ingredients.
18:00 | Delifonseca Dockside | Tickets
Liverpool Beer Festival 2025 — Savor an impressive selection of ciders and real ales at this annual festival.
18:00-22:00 | Lutyens Crypt, Metropolitan Cathedral | Tickets
Waterstones Liverpool Welcomes Jojo Moyes — Meet bestselling author Jojo Moyes as she discusses her latest novel We All Live Here at Waterstones Liverpool.
18:30 | Waterstones L1 | Tickets
Wirral Life Drawing - Williamson Art Gallery — Hone your sketching skills in a calming life drawing session at Williamson Gallery.
18:30-20:30 | Williamson Art Gallery & Museum | Tickets
Bingo Lingo - Galentines Special — Expect a wild bingo night full of love-themed antics for everyone.
18:30-23:00 | Camp And Furnace | Tickets
Skate Date: Valentine's Special — Enjoy a Valentine’s skate session for a fun, unconventional date.
18:30-22:00 | IWF ROLLERDROME | Tickets
February Pudding Club - Smithdown — Experience five decadent puddings paired with tea at LEAF Smithdown.
18:30-21:30 | LEAF | Tickets
Williamson Art Gallery & Museum: Liverpool Life Drawing — Hone your figure-drawing skills at this Valentine’s Day life drawing session.
18:30-20:30 | Williamson Art Gallery & Museum | Tickets
Valentines Supper Club — Indulge in a special Valentine’s dinner inspired by Great British Menu creations.
19:00-22:00 | Baltic Market | Tickets
Burns Night Ceilidh — Dance the night away at a traditional Burns Night Ceilidh in St George’s Hall.
19:00-23:00 | St George's Hall | Tickets
Vinyl & Cocktails at Jacaranda Records — Spin vinyl and savor cocktails in a lively evening at Jacaranda Records.
19:00 | The Jacaranda | Free (Booking Required)
Cinema in the City: Valentine's Weekend at Ullet Road Church — Enjoy a pop-up cinema weekend featuring romantic, thrilling, and thoughtful films at Ullet Road Church.
19:00 | Ullet Road Church | Tickets
Symphonic 90s — Relive the best of 90s pop hits performed by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
19:30 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall | Tickets
Sealskin — Immerse yourself in a selkie-inspired tale blending physical theatre, puppetry, and live music.
19:30 | Capstone Theatre | Tickets
Xander & the Peace Pirates — Enjoy a night of soulful rock music with Xander & the Peace Pirates.
20:00-23:30 | Coopers bar | Tickets

Sat 15 Feb

Paint Klimt The Kiss this Valentines! Liverpool — Create your own version of Klimt’s The Kiss during this Valentine’s sip-and-paint session.
01:00-03:30 | LEAF | Tickets
Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac — Immerse yourself in Fleetwood Mac classics at a candlelit concert in St George’s Hall.
02:00-04:00 | St George's Hall - North Entrance | Tickets
Inspirational Women From Liverpool's Past & History Walking Tour — Discover Liverpool’s history through the stories of inspiring local women on this tour.
10:00-12:30 | Liverpool City Centre | Tickets
Commedia dell’Arte with Ann Farrar Workshop — Explore comedic mask work, improvisation, and movement in a Commedia dell’Arte workshop.
10:00-17:00 | Unity Theatre | Tickets
Living Art Workshop — Craft a living masterpiece with succulent plants in a relaxing, hands-on session.
10:30-11:30 | The Engine Room | Tickets
Felt making Workshop — Create handmade felt pieces in this immersive wet felting workshop.
11:00-16:30 | Liverpool Independent Art School | Tickets
Future Yard: Mersey Margins Collective Comics Fair — Browse and celebrate fresh comic art from emerging creators at this new fair.
11:00-15:30 | Future Yard | Free (Booking Required)
Bluecoat Archive Drop In Day — Browse artifacts and explore the rich history of the Bluecoat arts center.
11:00-16:30 | Bluecoat | Free
Future Yard: Comics and Mental Health Workshop with Bex Ollerton — Learn how comics can explore mental health in this free workshop with Bex Ollerton.
11:30-12:30 | Future Yard | Free (Booking Required)
Candle Making Workshop, learn and create a large eco-luxe scented candles. — Craft your own eco-friendly scented candle in a guided workshop.
12:00-14:00 | City Wine Bar + Kitchen | Tickets
Murder Mystery: Til Death Do Us Part – Afternoon Tea — Solve an 80s-themed Valentine’s murder mystery while enjoying afternoon tea.
12:00 | Everyman | Tickets
Disco Afternoon Tea — Savor sweet treats, fine teas, and disco beats in a sparkling afternoon tea party.
12:00-15:00 | OH ME OH MY | Tickets
Luxury Candle Making 2 hour Masterclass - Create Eco- Luxe Candle - £35 — Master luxury soy candle making in a quick, simple two-hour class.
12:00-14:00 | City Wine Bar + Kitchen | Tickets
CC's Pottery Workshops at Burscough Community Farm CIC — Explore pottery techniques in a tranquil farm setting with wheel throwing or hand building.
13:00-16:00 | Burscough Community Farm CIC | Tickets
Curator Tour: The Holly Johnson Story — Explore Holly Johnson’s life and art on a guided tour with the exhibition curators.
13:00-14:00 | Museum of Liverpool | Tickets
Future Yard: Comics and Climate Justice with Emma Reynolds — Draw a one-page comic on a climate justice topic you care about, guided by Emma Reynolds.
13:30-14:30 | Future Yard | Free (Booking Required)
Boxpark Bottomless Brunch — Indulge in a bottomless brunch with delicious food and drinks at Boxpark.
14:00-17:00 | Boxpark Liverpool | Tickets
House Tea Light Pottery Workshop — Create your own house-shaped tea light holder in this beginner-friendly pottery class.
14:00-16:00 | 24a Arrad St | Tickets
Allerton Road Farmers' Market — Find fresh, local produce at the monthly Allerton Road Farmers’ Market.
14:30-18:30 | Garthdale Road |
Renaissance Rediscovered - Highlights Tour — Explore the Walker Art Gallery’s renovated spaces and discover European masterpieces.
16:00 | Walker Art Gallery | Tickets
Beginners Crochet Class — Start your crochet journey in a friendly, hands-on beginner class.
18:00-20:30 | Unit 214 , Queens Dock Business Centre | Tickets
Paint Jack Vettriano's The Singing Butler in Liverpool! — Reimagine Jack Vettriano’s The Singing Butler at a sip-and-paint night at LEAF.
19:00-21:30 | LEAF on Smithdown Road, Liverpool | Tickets
Peep Show Quiz hosted by Jeff (as in JEFF) - Liverpool — Test your Peep Show knowledge at Jeff’s ultimate quiz night in Liverpool.
19:00-23:00 | Camp And Furnace | Tickets
U2UK - Liverpool — Experience U2’s greatest hits performed live by tribute band U2UK.
19:00-23:00 | Camp And Furnace | Tickets
Lark Lane Old Police Station Ghost Hunt 15th February 2025 — Investigate paranormal activity in the historic Lark Lane Old Police Station.
21:00-02:00 | Lark Lane Old Police Station | Tickets
Paranormal Investigation Lark Lane Liverpool Old Police Station — Investigate reported hauntings in the old police station cell of Florence Maybrick.
21:00-02:00 | Lark Lane Community Centre | Tickets
Perri Alleyne-Hughes Ensemble — Experience soulful tunes led by Perri Alleyne-Hughes and her talented ensemble.
NA | Ma Boyles |

Sun 16 Feb

Creative writing & tufting workshop — Merge hands-on tufting with creative writing in this imaginative, interactive workshop.
13:00-15:30 | The Egg Vegetarian Cafe | Tickets
Outdoor Cushion Workshop — Design and sew a zipped cushion cover for stylish outdoor seating.
13:00-16:00 | Hazlehurst Studios | Tickets
Paint and Sip - Martinis and Perello's | Revolution Albert Dock — Join us for an evening of painting and drinking in the heart of Liverpool!
14:00-16:00 | Revolution Liverpool - Albert Dock | Tickets
Yin Yoga + Sound Healing : A self love immersion — Experience a soothing fusion of Yin Yoga and a healing sound bath for self-love.
14:00-17:00 | Eleven Eleven Yoga Studios | Tickets
Pop Vox Choir — Catch two lively mini concerts from PopVox Choir at the Palm House.
14:00 | Sefton Park Palm House | Free
Indigo Cafe: Crafternoon — Drop in for a relaxed crafting session to work on ongoing or new projects.
14:00-16:00 | Indigo Cafe | Tickets
Paul Lewis, piano — Renowned pianist Paul Lewis interprets Schubert’s masterworks in a moving recital.
14:30 | The Tung Auditorium | Tickets
Sound Bath Experience — Unwind with a restorative Sound Bath for deep relaxation, balance, and renewal.
18:30-19:30 | Yagacita | Tickets
John Bramwell [I Am Kloot] — Enjoy an intimate Valentine’s residency performance by John Bramwell of I Am Kloot.
19:00-22:30 | Prohibition Recording Studios | Tickets

Mon 17 Feb

An evening with Marian Keyes at St Georges Hall 17th Feb 2025 — Hear Marian Keyes live at St Georges Hall as she visits Liverpool.
19:00-20:30 | St George's Hall | Tickets
An Evening with Marian Keyes ‘My Favourite Mistake’ — Spend an evening with Marian Keyes discussing her new work My Favourite Mistake.
19:00-21:30 | St George's Hall | Tickets

Tue 18 Feb

Theatre and Performance Skills for Families | Creative’Pool Workshop` — Join us in this fun and practical workshop for children and families.
11:00-13:00 | Unity Theatre | Free (Booking Required)
Elemental Art – Artist-led workshop — Explore nature-inspired art techniques under Angelica Vanasse’s guidance.
12:00 | Sefton Park Palm House | Free
Owl pellet workshop — Investigate owl pellets and uncover hidden secrets in this hands-on session.
12:30-14:00 | Lunt Meadows | Tickets
When Another Dragon Roars — Follow Mum and Alfie’s camping adventure in a story about family and dragons.
14:00 | Unity Theatre | Tickets
CSIS Annual Lecture: Restitution and the Teaching of African History — Delve into the debate on returning African artifacts and its impact on teaching history.
17:00-19:30 | The Athenaeum. | Free
Spilt Wine: The “We forgot about Valentine’s Day” Wine Tasting — Celebrate love any time with a fun, casual wine tasting at Spilt Wines.
18:00-21:00 | Duke Street Food & Drink Market | Tickets
Louis Dunford: Album Launch Show — Catch Louis Dunford live at Jacaranda Records celebrating his debut album Be Lucky.
19:00-21:00 | Jacaranda Baltic | Tickets
Meditation & Sound Healing Late night — Relax and connect with a soothing nighttime meditation and sound healing by the fire.
20:00-21:00 | Unitarian Church Liverpool | Tickets

Wed 19 Feb

Half term holiday family fun at Liverpool Cathedral. — Bring the family for free fun and activities this half term at Liverpool Cathedral.
11:00-12:00 | Liverpool Cathedral | Free (Booking Required)
Lion dance workshop: Chinese New Year — Learn the vibrant lion dance to mark Chinese New Year in Liverpool.
11:00 | Museum of Liverpool | Tickets
Fairy Garden Workshop — Kids create enchanting fairy gardens in this magical afternoon workshop.
12:00-13:30 | Duke Street Food & Drink Market | Tickets
Liverpool Irish Famine Trail tours for Liverpool BID — Take a guided mini-tour exploring Liverpool’s Irish Famine Trail and its history.
12:30-13:15 | Fenwick Street | Free (Booking Required)
Pirate Adventure! - Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve 19/02/24 (1-3pm) — Embark on a pirate-themed exploration at Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve.
13:00-15:00 | Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve | Tickets
Elemental Art – Artist-led workshop — Discover creative expression rooted in natural elements during this workshop.
13:00 | Sefton Park Palm House | Free
Leave it to the Prose! at Waterstones Liverpool — A classics book club reading North and South at Waterstones Liverpool.
18:30 | Waterstones L1 | Tickets
Paint Gordon Bruce's Winter Couple in Liverpool — Sip, paint, and recreate Gordon Bruce’s Winter Couple at The City Wine Bar.
19:00-21:30 | City Wine Bar, Liverpool | Tickets
Liverpool Speed Dating - age group: 50-65 — Meet up to 25 potential matches in one exciting evening designed for ages 50–65.
19:30-22:30 | Hilton Liverpool City Centre | Tickets

❓ Did You Know?

The Liver Birds atop Liverpool’s Royal Liver Building? Bella and Bertie. Bella watches over the River Mersey, keeping an eye on sailors, while Bertie stares inland, making sure the city behaves.

Their names aren’t official, but some say Bella comes from Isabella of Angoulême, the queen consort of King John, who gave Liverpool its royal charter in 1207. German sculptor Carl Bernard Bartels designed them, and they’ve been perched there since 1911. Each one stands 18 feet (5.5 meters) tall with a 12-foot (3.6-meter) wingspan—way bigger than you’d think.

Want proof? There’s a life-size replica at the Museum of Liverpool. Stand next to it and feel tiny.

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