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The Best Things To Do In Liverpool This Weekend (And Next Week) (#008)

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

March 27, 2025

WELCOME
Getting Straight To It

We’re going to get straight to it this week. We’ve got almost 60 events that are happening over this weekend and next week, so there’s no reason to be bored any time soon!

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TRIVIA
Where Are We Talking About?

“It is the world’s first commercially air conditioned building and when built, had the largest barrel vaulted ceiling and the largest piped concert organ in the world. Behind the gold leaf and porticoes, the Hall has one of the greatest brick arches in the world and also houses a priceless Minton mosaic floor of over 30,000 tiles.”

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GRAB YOUR DIARY
Things To Do This Weekend & Next Week

Below is a pretty lengthy list of the best happening from this Friday until next Thursday. If you do decide to go to any events after spotting them in this newsletter, please let us know!

Fri 28 Mar

The History of St Helens Hospital — Hospitals have stories too. Take a dive into the strange and fascinating past of St Helens Hospital.
11:00-13:00 | The Dam Bar & Grill | Tickets
Karaoke Fridays at The Grapes — Karaoke Fridays at The Grapes—cheap pints, belted bangers, and enough chaos to kickstart your weekend.
14:00-23:00 | 25 Mathew Street | Tickets
VG&M Relaxed Music Concert — Coffee, cake, and student-led music in a chill café setting—VG&M’s Relaxed Concerts are exactly that.
15:30-16:30 | Victoria Gallery & Museum | Tickets
PURE GYM POP UP — New year, new sweat. Pure Gym's pop-up brings the burn to Boxpark—get your 2025 goals started.
18:30-19:30 | Boxpark Liverpool | Tickets
20s & 30s Singles Night Liverpool — Real conversations. Real chemistry. No apps. Liverpool’s Singles Night for 20s & 30s is where the fun’s at.
19:00-21:30 | Revolución de Cuba Liverpool | Tickets
Bootleg Blondie - Blondie Tribute Night - Liverpool — Blondie fans, it’s go time. Bootleg Blondie is taking Liverpool back in time—loud, proud, and full throttle.
19:00-23:00 | Camp And Furnace | Tickets
Big Fat Quizbox — Fast questions, big laughs, smartphone in hand—Quizbox is trivia with a 2025 upgrade.
19:00-21:00 | Boxpark Liverpool | Tickets
Tribute to Max Richter — Vivaldi like you’ve never heard him—Max Richter’s remix brings minimalist beauty to The Four Seasons.
19:00 | The Tung Auditorium | Tickets
Boys From the Blackstuff — Boys From the Blackstuff lands in Liverpool—gritty, gripping, and straight from the West End.
19:30 | Liverpool Empire | Tickets

Sat 29 Mar

Mothers Day Soul & Motown @ Aloft Liverpool — Celebrate Mother’s Day with live Soul & Motown that’ll have Mum smiling (and maybe dancing) all night.
07:00-23:30 | Aloft Liverpool | Tickets
Mothers Day Glass Blowing Taster Session — Forget flowers—make memories. Try glassblowing together and create something your mum might actually keep.
09:00-16:00 | World of Glass | Tickets
Spice Stories: The Botanical and Cultural World of Gingers — Spice up your brain, not your food—dive into the weird and wonderful world of ginger at this botanical deep-dive.
10:00-16:00 | Croxteth Hall, Croxteth | Tickets
Scouse Yum Cha — Create your own tea blend and explore Liverpool’s global flavor history at this creative workshop with Michael Zee.
10:00-13:00 | Tate Liverpool + RIBA North | Free (Booking Required)
Young People's Print Club — Free print club for young creatives—learn cool techniques, meet your crew, and leave with ink on your hands.
11:00-15:00 | Bluecoat | Free (Booking Required)
Tour of The Athenaeum — Tour the Athenaeum’s iconic library, sip club wine, and pretend for a moment that you’re actually refined.
12:30-14:00 | The Athenaeum | Tickets
Ewan McVicar presents Handpicked Liverpool — Ewan McVicar’s bringing chaos, bass, and stacked vibes to Liverpool—final tickets, final warning.
14:00-23:00 | Blackstone Street Warehouse | Tickets
Free VG&M Family Film — Free family film afternoons at VG&M—zero cost, minimal stress, and something the kids might actually sit through.
14:30-16:00 | Victoria Gallery and Museum | Free (Booking Required)
Lee Butlers Bottomless Beats Brunch — Bottomless drinks, big beats, one platter, zero regrets—Lee Butler’s brunch goes hard.
15:00-20:00 | The Dome At Grand Central Hall | Tickets
All Day 70s Party - Disco In-Furnace! - Liverpool — All Day 70s Party at Disco In-Furnace—throw on the sequins, it's time to boogie in broad daylight.
15:00-20:00 | Camp And Furnace | Tickets
RNB MANIA | Liverpool R&B Indoor Festival — RNB Mania takes over Liverpool for a full day of throwback bangers and dancefloor nostalgia.
15:00 | Invisible Wind Factory | Tickets
Country Club - Country Music Festival Liverpool — Liverpool’s turning country—dust off your boots and join the UK’s wildest day-party hoedown.
17:00-22:00 | Camp And Furnace | Tickets
Karaoke Saturdays at The Grapes — Karaoke Saturdays at The Grapes—same wild energy, same cheap drinks, new excuse to lose your voice.
17:00-23:00 | 25 Mathew Street | Tickets
Mahler Symphony No.3 — Mahler’s Symphony No.3 is a full-body experience—massive orchestra, big ideas, and a sound that fills the world.
19:00 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall | Tickets
Ghost Hunt National Waterways Museum Liverpool 29th March 2025 — Old boats. Cold halls. Weird noises. Ghost Hunt at the National Waterways Museum is not for the faint of heart.
20:30-02:00 | National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port | Tickets
Lydia Reece — Lydia Reece brings soul, jazz-funk, and raw honesty—expect goosebumps and groove in equal measure.
NA | Ma Boyles | Tickets

Sun 30 Mar

Lark Lane Monthly Fleamarket — Preloved finds, homemade cake, and a dog-friendly vibe—Lark Lane’s monthly fleamarket hits just right.
09:00-15:00 | The Old Police Station, Lark Lane | Tickets
Mothers Day Celebration Breakfast — Mother’s Day starts strong with a three-course breakfast, Bucks Fizz, and serious pastry game at Delifonseca.
09:30 | Delifonseca Dockside | Tickets
Croxteth Hall Makers Market THIS SUNDAY — Makers, bakers, and music this Sunday at Croxteth Hall—Mother’s Day gifts you’ll actually want to give.
10:00-16:00 | Croxteth Hall and Country Park | Tickets
Duke Street Makers Market — Duke Street Makers Market brings 15 indie stalls, live music, and great food to one of Liverpool’s best hangouts—free entry, good vibes.
10:00-15:00 | Duke Street Food and Drink Market | Tickets
Mothering Sunday — Celebrate Mothering Sunday with flowers, prints, and spring vibes at the always-gorgeous Sudley House.
11:00 | Sudley House | Tickets
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea — Scones, tea, and an afternoon your mum will actually enjoy—Mother’s Day Tea in a stunning historic setting.
12:00-16:00 | Bluecoat | Tickets
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea with special guest Estee Lauder — Finger sandwiches, Estee Lauder surprises, and big love for Mum—this is how you do Mother’s Day at OH ME OH MY.
12:00-17:00 | Oh Me Oh My | Tickets
Mothers Day: Pour and Paint — Trade the card for creativity—pour paint with your mum and make Mother’s Day messy in the best way.
18:00-19:00 | Splash Art | Tickets
John Cale — John Cale’s still mad, still brilliant—catch his latest sonic rebellion live and loud.
19:30 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall | Tickets
The Sandy Denny Project — The Sandy Denny Project gives her music new life—folk legends reimagining timeless songs with heart and edge.
20:00 | Music Room, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic | Tickets

Mon 31 Mar

Nature Tots at Lunt Meadows — Mud, bugs, crafts, chaos. Nature Tots is the kind of Monday every toddler deserves.
10:00-11:15 | Lunt Meadows | Tickets
Riverside Ramble Walk N Talk — Move, chat, and feel good. Riverside Ramble is for every body, every pace, and every Monday.
16:30-17:30 | Otterspool Promenade | Tickets
Liverpool: HENDRIX, CLAPTON & CREAM fans !! — Guitar legends, iconic riffs—Voodoo Room channels Hendrix, Clapton & Cream for a rock night that slaps.
18:30 | Cavern Club Liverpool | Tickets

Tue 1 Apr

Accesible ThaiChi and Qigong — Gentle movement, deep breath, calm mind. ThaiChi and Qigong made simple, accessible, and surprisingly powerful.
09:15-10:30 | York Avenue | Tickets
Jazz Afternoon — Jazz, good company, and toe-tapping tunes—join the Savoy Jazzmen for an afternoon that hits just the right note.
13:00-15:00 | Sefton Park Palm House | Tickets
Hope House £5 kilo sale — Thrift like you mean it. £5 a kilo for vintage finds, all for a good cause. Your wardrobe wins, Hope House wins.
14:00-19:00 | The Flat Earth | Tickets
Jazz afternoon — Jazz with the Savoy Jazzmen: good tunes, good vibes, and maybe a dance if the mood hits—everyone’s welcome.
14:00 | Sefton Park Palm House | Free
Bluecoat After Hours: Collage Social — Cut, paste, sip. Bluecoat’s collage night is your excuse to make weird art and call it socializing.
17:30-19:00 | Bluecoat | Free (Booking Required)
Yoga Event — Stretch, breathe, and actually relax for once—this Yoga Event is your excuse to unplug and reset.
18:00-19:30 | Exchange Flags | Tickets
Stage Aesthetic for Performers with Carmen Arquelladas | Creative’Pool Workshops — Makeup, lights, props, and vibe—learn to craft a stage presence that actually tells a story.
18:00-20:00 | Unity Theatre | Tickets
NT Live: Dr. Strangelove — Steve Coogan goes nuclear (literally) in this stage adaptation of Dr. Strangelove—dark comedy at full blast.
19:00 | Studio Theatre, Arts Centre, Edge Hill University | Tickets

Wed 2 Apr

Indian Music by Milap: Mehboob Nadeem and Kousic Sen — Sitar, tabla, and serious soul—Mehboob Nadeem and Kousic Sen bring Indian classical music to life over lunch.
13:00 | The Tung Auditorium | Free (Booking Required)
Exploring Theresa Hak Kyung Cha’s Dictee (1982) — Read, reflect, and connect over Theresa Hak Kyung Cha’s Dictee—a powerful session for thoughtful minds.
17:30-19:30 | Bluecoat | Free (Booking Required)
Atomic Pro Wrestling - 2nd Anniversary Show — Atomic Pro Wrestling turns two—expect big hits, loud crowds, and their biggest show yet at CONTENT Liverpool.
18:00 | Stanhope Street | Tickets
St Helens Criminal Children and The Industrial Schools — Victorian kids weren’t just chimney sweeps—some were criminals. Find out what they did and what happened next.
18:30-20:30 | The Little George Quarter | Tickets
An Evening with Willy Russell — An Evening with Willy Russell—pull up a chair for stories, laughs, and behind-the-scenes gems from a local legend.
19:30 | Everyman | Tickets
The Darkness: Album Signing — The Darkness, dreams, and autographs—meet the band at The Jacaranda and get your record signed.
20:00-22:00 | The Jacaranda Club | Tickets

Thu 3 Apr

This is The North' Convention 2025 - Act Now! — Shape the North’s future with a full day of bold ideas, sharp minds, and no-BS action at This is The North.
09:00-16:30 | The Black-E | Tickets
OPEN MIC NIGHT | DysCo Liverpool — Open mic chaos, DysCo style—where the weird, wild, and wonderful take the stage and anything goes.
18:00-22:00 | DYSCO Liverpool | Tickets
ISABELLA DORTA'S SPRING TOUR 2025 - liverpool — Isabella Dorta’s 2025 Tour hits Liverpool—an evening of raw poetry and real talk that'll stay with you long after the lights go up.
18:30-23:30 | Scale Liverpool | Tickets
Supper Club at The Nest Cafe & Bar Thurstaston — Supper Club at The Nest: gut-loving food, cozy vibes, and a chef with four decades of wisdom on every plate.
19:00-21:00 | The Nest Cafe Bar Restaurant | Tickets
Paint Hokusai's Great Wave, Liverpool — Sip, swirl, and paint The Great Wave. It’s artsy, boozy, and way more fun than scrolling at home.
19:00-21:30 | Love Lane Brewery | Tickets
Understanding Love, The Key to Happiness — Love is the secret sauce—learn why caring for strangers might just be the key to happiness.
19:00-20:15 | St Georges Hall | Tickets
Wine Tasting with Jonathan Garry (Bacchus Wine) at Pendergast's Steakhouse — Australian wines, Old Vines, and a sommelier who knows his stuff—wine tasting at Pendergast’s just got serious.
19:30-21:30 | Pendergast's Steakhouse & Bar | Tickets
From the New World — Dvořák’s New World Symphony, a wild Shostakovich piano piece, and some modern magic—this one’s stacked.
19:30 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall | Tickets
Department of Music Showcase — Genre mashup, student talent, and musical surprises—this year’s Music Showcase is anything but ordinary.
19:30 | The Tung Auditorium | Tickets
Third Class: A Titanic Story — One man, one Titanic tale—Third Class is raw, gripping theater that brings survivor Edward Dorking’s story to life.
NA | Shakespeare North Playhouse | Tickets

IMAGE OF THE WEEK
Liverpool Waterfront, Studio-Ghibli Style

SIGNING OFF
Same Time, Same Place, Next Week

Before we go, the answer to today’s trivia question… St George’s Hall.