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Screening: Fantastic Planet (La Planète Sauvage), 1973
Join us for a captivating journey into the surreal world of Fantastic Planet (La Planète Sauvage), the critically acclaimed 1973 animated science fiction film directed by René Laloux. Known for its imaginative visuals and thought-provoking themes, Fantastic Planet has earned its place as a classic in animated cinema. Set on the distant planet Ygam, Fantastic...
Island of Foam
German artist Stephanie Lüning is heading to Liverpool for the very first time this August to present her unique, multi coloured and mesmerising artwork entitled ‘Island of Foam’. Taking place at the iconic Liverpool ONE Sugar House Steps, opposite John Lewis, you are welcome to join Stephanie to delve deeper into the fascinating world of...
There’s No Place Like Foam
A mountain of rainbow-coloured foam will be taking over part of Liverpool city centre later this month! Island of Foam – an ambitious, temporary shape-shifting artwork will take over Liverpool ONE’s Sugar House Steps (near John Lewis) on the afternoon of Saturday 31 August. It has been commissioned by Culture Liverpool in partnership with Global...
BlackFest 2024: Sustainable Cooking – Land and Cultivation
Join BlackFest for another sustainable cooking workshop with Michelle Odwyer – Bay Tree Cooking. Explore our roots and tap into ancestral wisdom during this eco-friendly cooking workshop. Featured in the Liverpool Echo, Michelle Odwyer was originally inspired by her grandmother to become a chef and offer budget healthy cooking classes. Michelle Odwyer set up Bay...
BlackFest 2024: Elodie Chousmer-Howelles and Stella Marie Lorenz
BlackFest 2024 Lunch time concert presents an afternoon of melodic connection, featuring Violinist Elodie Chousmer-Howelles and Pianist Stella Marie Lorenz. A varied programme of works will be performed in this lunchtime recital, including Beethoven, Coleridge-Taylor, and Amy Beach. Elodie Chousmer-Howelles, rose to prominence as a BBC Young Musician 2018 string finalist. Elodie made her debut...
BlackFest 2024: Book To TV Series at Granby Winter Garden
Join Blackfest 2024 for a film discussion with Ashleigh and Panel Member Yasmin Ali. Meet Award winning Author, playwright, writer, rapper and poet Ashleigh Nugent founder of RiseUpCIC, after being published by Picador for his award-winning debut novel, he also received a TV deal with 2LE media, want to hear more on the process ?...
BlackFest 2024: Granby Residency Visual Arts Exhibition
BlackFest 2024’s grand launch is taking place at Granby Winter Garden with a solo, visual arts exhibition as part of our Granby Artist Residency featuring Oke Ugonna. Oke Ugonna is leading a visual arts workshop exploring the process of creating landscapes and teaching you his methods and techniques. He would categorise his art practice into...
Festival of Summer at Royal Albert Dock
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool is continuing its programme of feel-good activities throughout August with its ‘Festival of Summer’. Starting with spectacular DJ sets from some of the best DJs in the North West for Pride in Liverpool through to unforgettable music, food and drink festivals taking place on Liverpool’s iconic waterfront, we’ve got your summer...
Photowalk and Poetry Workshop
Join Open Eye Gallery for an inspiring photowalk where creativity meets sustainability! xplore the vibrant docks and capture stunning images focused on colour and eco-friendly themes. Afterwards, reflect on your experience by writing a poem or short piece inspired by your photos or artworks exhibited in the gallery. Discover picturesque spots along the docks, emphasising...
Celebrating Castle Street
Celebrating Castle Street returns this summer on Sunday 4 August. Celebrating Castle Street will take place on Sunday 4th August, with Celebrating Bold Street taking place on Sunday 11th August. Both will run from 11am – 5pm with both roads closed as businesses spread into the public realm. Each street will have a dedicated programme...
