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Explore in the Hub pic ‘n’ mix

From Saturday, 15 March 2008 to Sunday, 27 December 2009

Fill an explore tin with the perfect mix of activities for your family. Go and explore then come back and make some art of your own with help from our artists and volunteers.         ...

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Explore in the Hub on Sundays

From Sunday, 11 January 2009 to Sunday, 27 December 2009

On Sundays, go and explore the exhibition in the galleries, and then come back to the Hub and make some art of your own with help from our artists and volunteers.   ...

Monika Grzymala 'Transition' 2006 (detail). Courtesy the artist and Marian Goodman Gallery, New York

The End of the Line: Attitudes in Drawing

From Friday, 22 May 2009 to Sunday, 19 July 2009 | 10:00am - 6:00pm

An exhibition of fresh approaches to drawing featuring Jan Albers, Michaël Borremans, Marc Brandenburg, Fernando Bryce, Kate Davis, Kim Hiorthøy, Monika Grzymala, David Haines, Garrett Phelan, Naoyuki Tsuji, Sandra Vásquez de la H...

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Reading Group: Get into Reading

From Wednesday, 03 June 2009 to Wednesday, 29 July 2009

Get into Reading is a wonderful way to share the pleasures of reading in a relaxed atmosphere. For book lovers and the curious alike, this is a new way to enjoy poetry, fiction and short stories.   ...

Playtime open-mic night

Playtime - Open-mic night

From Wednesday, 03 June 2009 to Wednesday, 02 September 2009

An evening of open-mic performances featuring acoustic sets by hosts Megan Dooley and Emma Lemming playing a mixture of modern folk, country and alternative covers as well as some original material. First timers and old hands welcome. ...

Sunday Jazz Upstairs at the Bluecoat

Sunday Jazz

From Sunday, 07 June 2009 to Sunday, 06 September 2009

Come and enjoy an afternoon of relaxing Jazz in the Upstairs restaurant bar at the Bluecoat. Tuck into a comforting Sunday roast or treat yourself to a cream tea and lose yourself in the musical meanderings of Matthew Halsall.   ...

'Boy' by Mary Lundquist

Print Studio - Short Course in Safe Etching (Introductory level)

From Tuesday, 09 June 2009 to Tuesday, 14 July 2009

Emma Gregory leads an introductory course in 'safe' etching, using acrylic resists and copper sulphate as a mordant. Suitable for beginners.   ...

Print Studio - Tracy Hill

Print Studio - Short Course in Safe Etching (Intermediate level)

From Thursday, 11 June 2009 to Thursday, 16 July 2009

Tracy Hill leads an intermediate level course which incorporates photo-resists and photo-etching. Some etching experience required.   ...

Video art in the Hub: Nicola Smith & Penny Murphy

From Monday, 22 June 2009 to Sunday, 12 July 2009 | 10:00am - 6:00pm

Following Mark Anstee and Michael Pinchbeck, we will have Nicola Smith & Penny Murphy's documentation of their Cut & Paper performance interventions in Liverpool ONE.   ...

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TOM-MIX plus support from Id of Mobius

Thursday, 02 July 2009 | 8:00pm - 10:00pm

TOM-MIX have a trio sound based on open improvisation, intense group listening and rhythmic flexibility. They abandon compositions or pre-determined structures in favour of allowing the collective contributions of each individual to define the form ...

Angie Hiesl TWINS photo by Roland Kaiser

TWINS - How do I know I am me... by Angie Hiesl Produktion

Friday, 03 July 2009 | 8:00pm - 9:30pm

TWINS is a truly exciting performance project and will be the first major UK presentation of the collaboration between performance artist Angie Hiesl and visual artist Roland Kaiser.   ...

Art and Design in the City

Art and Design in the City

Saturday, 04 July 2009 | 11:00am - 5:00pm

In conjunction with LOACA Arts Merseyside, artists and designer-makers will be exhibiting their work in the courtyard. This is an opportunity to not only support local creative talent by buying direct from the artists, but also to speak to them abou...

Angie Hiesl TWINS photo by Roland Kaiser

TWINS - how do I know I am me... by Angie Hiesl Produktion

Saturday, 04 July 2009 | 3:00pm - 4:30pm

TWINS is a truly exciting performance project and will be the first major UK presentation of the collaboration between performance artist Angie Hiesl and visual artist Roland Kaiser.   ...

Angie Hiesl TWINS photo by Roland Kaiser

TWINS - how do I know I am me... by Angie Hiesl Produktion

Saturday, 04 July 2009 | 9:00pm - 10:30pm

TWINS is a truly exciting performance project and will be the first major UK presentation of the collaboration between performance artist Angie Hiesl and visual artist Roland Kaiser.   ...

Claire Keegan

Edge Hill Award for the Short Story Prizewinners' Reading: Claire Keegan and 2009 Prizewinner

Sunday, 05 July 2009 | 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Be the first to hear the winner of the £5,000 Edge Hill University Prize for a published short story collection. Last year's choice, Irish writer Claire Keegan, is joined by this year's winning author, announced on 4 July.   ...

Michelle Rowley

Print Studio - The Magnificent Seven exhibition

From Thursday, 09 July 2009 to Thursday, 30 July 2009

A group of Liverpool based illustrators - Rhonda Davies, Keiron Finnety, Neil Keating, Mary Lundquist, Phil Marsden, Louise Morgan, and Jane Spencer - show works which include etchings and drypoints at Editions Ltd, 16 Cook Street, Liverpool  ...

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Summer Pops 09: John Head with support from Danny Tonnes

Thursday, 09 July 2009 | 8:00pm - 10:30pm

Music event as part of Liverpool Summer Pops festival.   ...

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Liverpool Improvisation Collective (LIC) presents European and Liverpool Dancers' Exchange

Friday, 10 July 2009 | 8:00pm - 10:00pm

An evening of eclectic, raw and exciting dance from the Bluecoat-based LIC. Following on from the 23rd European Contact Improvisation Teachers Exchange (excite09) held this year at Edge Hill University, dancers from across Europe share their work. ...

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Summer Pops 09: Sean Francis Butler

Saturday, 11 July 2009 | 8:00pm - 10:30pm

Music event as part of Liverpool's Summer Pops festival. ...

Philosophy in Pubs group

Philosophy in Pubs presents What's at the End of the Line?

Tuesday, 14 July 2009 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Join the Philosophy in Pubs group (PiPs) for our free regular discussion in the Hub (tackling a different topic every second and fourth Tuesday of the month).   ...

The Gathering

The Gathering

Tuesday, 14 July 2009 | 7:30pm - 9:00pm

A regular monthly space for musicians to meet and improvise together (taking place every second Tuesday of the month).   ...

Living Music - Partha Bose

Living Music

Wednesday, 15 July 2009 | 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Indian Sitar virtuoso Partha Bose joins forces with musicians from India, Europe and the USA for a stunning night of music from the innovative musicians’ collective featuring Paul Costello, John Loughran, David Luvin, and Hamit Walia.   ...

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Summer Pops 09: Jersey Budd

Thursday, 16 July 2009 | 8:00pm - 10:30pm

Music event as part of Liverpool's Summer Pops festival.     ...

e-space lab 'Damascus'

The Arabic Weekender: e-space lab

From Friday, 17 July 2009 to Sunday, 19 July 2009 | 10:00am - 6:00pm

Using digital technologies to connect with cities across the world, this two screen installation features footage of walks exploring Damascus and Doha.   ...

Ramallah Underground

The Arabic Weekender: Ramallah Underground

Friday, 17 July 2009 | 9:00pm - 11:00pm

Distinctly Arabic hip hop infused with the imposing reality of life in Palestine. Ramallah Undeground gives voice to an Arabic generation, negotiating political and social landscapes that are turbulent and uncertain.   ...

Print Studio

Print Studio - Gum Arabic Transfer: Full Colour Separation

From Saturday, 18 July 2009 to Sunday, 19 July 2009 | 10:00am - 4:00pm

Justin sanders returns to the Print Studio to split a full-colour image into separate colour layers and print each layer by hand using his Gum Arabic transfer technique. This is an ambitious weekender, suitable for those with some print experience. ...

The Arabic Weekender: Family Day

The Arabic Weekender: Family Day

Saturday, 18 July 2009 | 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Experience the sounds and colours of a typical Arabian bazaar during this afternoon of live music, dance, storytelling, workshops, stalls and food throughout the building, courtyard and garden at the Bluecoat.   ...

Joumana Haddad

The Arabic Weekender: Arabic Poetry & Fiction Reading with Hassan Blasim & Joumana Haddad

Sunday, 19 July 2009 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm

A fascinating event with two exciting Arabic writers; short story author Hassan Blasim (Iraq) and poet Joumana Haddad (Lebanon), who will read from and discuss their work in the company of Ra Page of Comma Press.   ...

Four Corners 09

Four Corners 09

From Wednesday, 22 July 2009 to Wednesday, 29 July 2009 | 10:00am - 6:00pm

A week of FREE creative environmental events and activities for all ages....

Four Corners 09

Four Corners: Four Corners Exhibtion

From Wednesday, 22 July 2009 to Wednesday, 29 July 2009 | 10:00am - 6:00pm

The exhibition will tell the stories of the Four Corners projects; guerilla gardening and blogging from residents in South Liverpool, scarecrows from Alt Valley, podcasts of people's experiences from Stanley Park and much much more...   ...

Liverpool Poetry Cafe

Liverpool Poetry Cafe

Thursday, 23 July 2009 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Hear readings from the best UK poets and developing writers at our regular monthly poetry night (fourth Thursday of the month). Please book your free ticket in advance to avoid disappointment.   ...

Four Corners 09

Four Corners: A Little Patch of Ground

Friday, 24 July 2009 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Inter-generational groups of residents from across the city will come together to create 'A Little Patch of Ground', interacting with each other and the natural world around them to give a unique performance.   ...

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Four Corners: The Four Corners Weekend

From Saturday, 25 July 2009 to Sunday, 26 July 2009 | 10:00am - 6:00pm

A weekend of environmentally focused information sharing, family activities, food and films.   ...

Four Corners 09

Four Corners: A Little Patch of Ground

Saturday, 25 July 2009 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Inter-generational groups of residents from across the city will come together to create 'A Little Patch of Ground', interacting with each other and the naural world around them to give a unique performance.   ...

Philosophy in Pubs group

Philosophy in Pubs presents What is aesthetic appreciation?

Tuesday, 28 July 2009 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Join the Philosophy in Pubs group (PiPs) for our free regular discussion in the Hub (tackling a different topic every second and fourth Tuesday of the month).   ...

Malcolm Lowry's Birthday

Tuesday, 28 July 2009 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Born 100 years ago in New Brighton, Lowry's book, Under the Volcano, is regarded as a modern masterpiece. Later this year we celebrate Lowry with an exhibition. In the meantime, come and raise a glass to the author on his brirthday.   ...

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Summer Pops 09: Nigel Clark (Dodgy) with support Rain (unplugged) & Anchorsong

Wednesday, 29 July 2009 | 8:00pm - 10:30pm

Music event as part of Liverpool's Summer Pops festival.   ...

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Summer Pops 09: Ian McNabb

Thursday, 30 July 2009 | 8:00pm - 10:30pm

Music event as part of Liverpool's Summer Pops festival.   ...

Slow Magic: Alicia Paz, Chinoiserie, 2007

Slow Magic

From Friday, 31 July 2009 to Wednesday, 09 September 2009 | 10:00am - 6:00pm

Coming next in the Galleries: International artists approach painting in playful and enchanting ways.   ...

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Summer Pops 09: Michael Head plus support Eva Peterson

Friday, 31 July 2009 | 8:00pm - 10:30pm

Music event as part of Liverpool's Summer Pops festival.   ...

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