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Liverpool Irish Festival: In Each Other’s Shelter We Survive
The Sunflower Project began in January 2022, with the aim of working with people impacted by Mother and Baby institutions. Using art to explore experiences, it intended to provide safe, friendly spaces where difficult experiences could be explored through discussion and creative techniques. The sessions were guided by Shauna Kelpie, an experienced theatre practitioner, and...
Liverpool Irish Festival: Stolen: Film screening and Q&A
This special screening has been organised as a commemorative event by Renewing Roots, with funding from the Government of Ireland’s Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Commemorative Grant Scheme. Released in 2023, Stolen explores Ireland’s institutional scandal in which the treatment of unmarried women, who became pregnant in 20th century Ireland, sparked global outrage. A...
Liverpool Book Market
Book fairs are back at the Bluecoat! Browse a fantastic selection of books from a range of local book sellers, including still Out-of-Print of Smithdown Road. More stallholders to be announced soon. 11am – 5pm. Free entry.
Young People’s Print Club: Drypoint Pop Portrait
Learn all about printmaking, develop your creative skills and make new friends at our FREE Young People’s Print Club! Join us at the Bluecoat this Autumn and Winter to learn new skills and make new friends at our Print Club Sessions. Each session lasts 90 minutes and focuses on a different form of printmaking, acting...
Community Chronicles
Community Chronicles is an interactive performance, which explores issues that are current in the community. It brings together rehearsed ideas and audience input. With live music from house band (The Hip replacements), theatrical provocations and workshop activities, it is a show like no other! Community Chronicles will run over 3 nights across 3 different venues...
Makers at the Mansion Xmas Craft Market
Join us at our festive craft market and find unique handcrafted Xmas gifts from over 30 local makers. This indoor/outdoor event takes place at the stunning Calderstones Mansion House in Calderstones Park, Liverpool, L18 3JB. Explore a wide range of products on offer from local small businesses, enjoy live entertainment and delicious food and drinks...
Makers at the Mansion Winter Craft Market
Shop for unique handcrafted items from local creatives all in the beautiful surroundings of Calderstones Park. The event takes place inside and outside the Mansion House and features up to 35 fantastic makers. Explore a wide range of products on offer from local small businesses, enjoy live entertainment and delicious food and drinks from The...
Williamson SCARE
Enjoy Halloween in Liverpool City Centre and enter Williamson SCARE for family fun and frights this Halloween! On Wednesday 30th & Thursday 31st October, from 12pm – 4pm, enjoy free halloween activities at Williamson Square. You can also snap a spooky selfie at our themed selfe stands whilst you shop. Wednesday 30th October Meet our...
Young People’s Print Club
Learn all about screen printing with stencils and create a zine or poster to take away with you at our FREE Young People’s Print Club! Join us at the Bluecoat this Autumn and Winter to learn new skills and make new friends at our Print Club Sessions. Each session lasts 90 minutes and focuses on...
Allies From Abroad: Reading of Three Little Birds Burning in the Flames of War
The writer and president of the charity, Julia Peters, will join us with her book “Three Little Birds Burning in the Flames of War,” based on a real-life story. The book provides a poignant and unflinching look at the outcomes of military conflicts. The narrative follows three women whose lives are irrevocably altered by war....
