16 things you can do this week in Liverpool (14 July – 20 July)

This heatwave’s had Liverpool looking even more gorgeous than normal and now there’s still loads to do, just without melting!

Here are 16 things happening in Liverpool this week …

A Celebration for Zoe’s Place at the Arena

This is shaping up to be one of the best concerts of the year with a huge line-up scheduled to appear in support of Liverpool Zoe’s Place including pianist Brad Kella, Ian McCulloch, Jamie Webster, The Zutons, Lightning Seeds and Red Rum Club along with the fabulous RLPO. This Thursday at the Arena from 7pm.

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat at the Empire

X Factor winner Joe McElderry is at the Empire from Tuesday for a week-long run of one of the most popular musicals of all time. He plays the Pharoah in the hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s incredible show with classics like Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door.

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We Are Wirral Festival 

The first We Are Wirral Festival takes over Birkenhead Park this weekend for two days of live music, DJ sets, entertainment and family fun. Artists on the main stage include Feeder, Newton Faulkner, Pixie Lott and The Hoosiers, there’ll be watersports on the lake, a circus tent and lots of food and drink stalls.

Find out more here.

Beyond Van Gogh/Monet at Exhibition Centre Liverpool

After the massive success of Beyond Van Gogh immersive art installation at the Exhibition Centre last summer, it’s back and with a new experience, Beyond Monet, capturing the beauty of his famous works too. From Tuesday until August 15, art lovers can walk through and see some of the best-loved paintings from both artists like never before.

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The Legend of Rooney’s Ring at the Royal Court

Writer Helen Serafinowicz, who’s best known for Motherland and Amandaland, has penned her first play and chosen Coleen and Wayne as inspiration. The Legend of Rooney’s Ring is an epic comedy tale with John May as mighty warrior Rooney and Lindzi Germain as Queen Colette. Friday to August 23.

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Enjoy the sunshine at Southport Beach

This nice weather is absolutely calling for a trip to the beach and Southport beach is a great day out especially if you’ve got kids, because sandcastle making and frisbee on the sand doesn’t cost a penny – plus it’s only a 10-minute walk from the train station, so you can just hop on Merseyrail to get there.

Paw Patrol Live! at M&S Bank Arena

Here’s another one that kids will really love – Paw Patrol Live!, based on the Nickelodeon series, is coming to the Arena this Saturday with an energetic, swashbuckling music-filled show. The Great Pirate Adventure sees Ryder and his pups, including newest one Tracker, set sail in search of a hidden treasure.

Find out more here.

ChessFest at Liverpool ONE

Anyone who loves a game of chess, or fancies having a go, should get to Liverpool ONE this Sunday for the return of the free ChessFest. In Chavasse Park from 11am to 4pm you’ll find lots of chess-related events including free lessons for adults and kids, social games, giant chess and a Blitz chess tournament.

Find out more here.

Barnacle at Albert Dock

One of the great things about the Albert Dock is its array of food options, and Barnacle has been a fantastic outdoor addition. Top Liverpool chef Paul Askew’s Barnacle shipping container serves everything from Southport shrimp on toast to super-indulgent spiced buttermilk fried chicken and caviar.

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New Turkish grill, Çat Kapı, at Baltic Market

It’s always nice to try out a new vendor at Baltic Market and this one looks delicious – Çat Kapı is specialising in classics like spiced lamb kofta and smoky chicken wings, cooked over an open flame grill the traditional Turkish way and all served with rice, salad, grilled veg, bread and homemade sauces.

Find out more here.

Liverpool Arab Arts Festival continues

Liverpool Arab Arts Festival is into its second week, bringing performances, screenings, workshops and exhibitions to venues across the city. Events to come include a Jordanian Food & Cultural Experience with Yamama on Tuesday and the always popular LAAF free Family Day at the Palm House on Sunday.

Find out more here.

Italian cuisine Cantinetta in Crosby

Cantinetta has been getting rave reviews from customers who love its modern take on traditional Italian food. Choose from meat and fish dishes or tasty pizza and pasta including nduja and pecorino ravioli, and spaghetti with king prawns, chilli, garlic & tomato sauce. Homemade desserts are not to be skipped.

Find out more here.

Artisane on Woolton Road for cakes bakes and more

To be honest, they had us at cakes … award-winning bakery Artisane on Woolton Road, along the same block as Neighbourhood, has a counter of fresh bakes that’s impossible to resist. Go in for bread, stay for the beautiful buttery pastries, cakes and macarons because it’s been hot and you deserve a treat.

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The LFC Stadium Tour reopens

Huge concerts at Anfield paused LFC Stadium Tours but now they’re back and a brilliant way to spend a day over the summer if you’re a big Reds fan. You can go behind the scenes, walk in the footsteps of legends, down the players’ tunnel and into the dugout, and see the world famous This is Anfield sign.

Find out more here.

Celebrate Live Aid at the BME 

It’s 40 years since Sir Bob Geldof pulled off the mammoth feat of two stadium-filling all-star charity concerts in Wembley and Philadelphia, watched by a global TV audience estimated at almost 2 billion. A new temporary exhibition, Live Aid 40: Music, Power & Unity, at the British Music Experience celebrates what was an unforgettable event.

Find out more here.

Day out to Windmill Animal Farm in Ormskirk

Kids love getting up close to animals and Windmill Animal Farm is a lovely place to do it. There’s bottle feeding, a chance to meet pygmy goats, handle cuddly critters and farmyard friends, hop on the farm train or take the trail to see llamas, Mangalitza pigs, fallow deer and Highland cattle, plus loads more.

Find out more here.

For more of what’s on in Liverpool check out our calendar HERE.