World Culture
Spotlight Day: Dinosaurs and the Bone Wars
Scandal! Treachery! Fortunes! Foul Play! Dinosaurs! During this study day we will not only look at what makes a fossil a dinosaur and how to recognise them but also the lives and shenanigans of Professors Othniel Charles Marsh and Edward Drinker Cope as they dig, publish and decry each other over several decades in what...
Ukrainian Community Centre Concert
We invite you to join us for an unforgettable evening of music, dance, art, and community spirit. Join us from 5pm – 6:30pm as we celebrate and preserve the unique cultural heritage of Ukraine, while bringing together people from all walks of life to enjoy the vibrancy of our traditions. Highlights of the concert include:...
Cosmotechnics
Discover immersive installations that reveal how plants can transform technology into an ally for resistance, resilience, and growth. This winter, you are invited to explore the worlds of Cosmotechnics. This new exhibition at FACT delves into the relationship between culture and technology through the lens of four Latin American artists and collectives. Atractor Studio + Semantica,...
Liverpool Irish Festival 2024
Liverpool Irish Festival, the UK’s largest Irish arts and culture led festival, is back with an incredible programme for 2024. The annual festival features over 35 events across 10 days with activitiy for children and adults alike. The festival officially launches at the Liverpool Irish Centre on Thursday 17 October with performances from Sue Rynhart,...
From Pakistan to Liverpool
From Pakistan to Liverpool is a new heritage project exploring Liverpool’s colourful and diverse Pakistani community, unveiling how and why they chose to settle on the vibrant shores of Liverpool. Cohiba Arts & Health has documented and archived their stories to share with you. From 13th October – 3rd November 2024, this exhibition will be...
Marble Cake
Two actor-writers are bringing their new play, Marble Cake, to Liverpool’s Hope Street Theatre this week for Black History Month. Sparks fly when two estranged dual-heritage siblings are reunited, forcing them to reflect on their differing perspectives of the world, their race and each other. This play tackles issues of multi-ethnic identity, abandonment, and family...
LatinX
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of vibrant culture, powerful performances, and artistic brilliance! Luma Creations proudly presents a spectacular showcase of extraordinary Latin American artists, all coming together to celebrate Latin American Heritage Month in the most dynamic way possible. Immerse yourself in a night filled with live music, captivating dance, moving poetry, and...
Seckou Keita: Homeland Band
Senegalese kora maestro and singer Seckou Keita is bringing an all-star lineup of Senegalese musicians to present his brand new album, Homeland Chapter 1, in what promises to be an explosive live show! On Homeland, Keita explores his identity, sense of belonging and questions the very idea of home through soulful ballads, pop anthems, and...
Black Activist Song Cycle for Baritone
Baritone Tayo Aluko and composer Andrew Barney present a new song cycle inspired by Black History related to Liverpool. Aluko has compiled words taken from a letter written by Nigerian Pastor Daniels Ekarte, of Liverpool’s African Churches Mission in 1941, an interview with Gee Walker (mother of Anthony) forgiving her son’s murderers, a Slavery Remembrance...
African Routes Revival
Join us for a free, two-day event celebrating the rich history and future of Black dance on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 October 2024, 10:30am – 8pm at The Black-E, Liverpool. This is a unique opportunity to connect, learn and celebrate Black dance. Whether you’re deeply involved in dance or just passionate about cultural expression,...
