What's happening
Explore in the Hub pic ‘n’ mix
From Saturday, 15 March 2008 To Thursday, 30 October 2008
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 staff. ...
The Blue Stocking Social Club
From Sunday, 01 June 2008 To Sunday, 03 August 2008
Presenting a lively evening of film, music, dance and dramatic turns all woven together by shifting stories combining cabaret, farce, carnival and the grotesque. The Blue Stocking Social Club invites a wide variety of people who enjoy wide vari...
Summer Storytelling for Children
From Sunday, 06 July 2008 To Sunday, 31 August 2008
Do you love story time? The Bluecoat literature programme and The Reader Organisation have joined up to bring a summer-long season of storytelling to Liverpool’s children. Each Sunday in July and August, there will be a half-hour of storytelli...
New Ends, Old Beginnings
From Friday, 11 July 2008 - 10:00am To Wednesday, 03 September 2008 - 6:00pm
Can Altay, Ziad Antar, Lara Baladi, Cevdet Erek, Tarek Al Ghoussein, Chourouk Hriech, Randa Mirza, Michael Rakowitz, Hrair Sarkissian, Sharif Waked and Tarek Zaki. Curated by November Paynter, this exhibition looks at the varied and complex culture...
New Ends, Old Beginnings exhibition tours
From Friday, 11 July 2008 To Friday, 29 August 2008
Knowledgable guides walk you through the exhibition, answer questions and challenge you to think beyond your initial responses to the art on display. Meet in the Hub. ...
The Mojave Collective
Saturday, 02 August 2008 7:30pm - 10:00pm
An album launch party and gig in the garden from the funky country punksters The Mojave Collective. ...
Summer Storytelling for Children
Sunday, 03 August 2008 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Each Sunday in July and August the Bluecoat and The Reader come together to offer half-hour storytelling for children. From classic tales to modern favourites, each session welcomes youngsters to magical worlds and imaginary friends. ...
Philosophy in Pubs discussion - Art is only Subjective
Tuesday, 05 August 2008 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join in the discussion with PiPs, a philosophy club in the heart of the community. No academic background required....
Philosophy in Pubs discussion - Originality
Thursday, 07 August 2008 1:00pm - 3:00pm
With 'made up' the theme of the gallery's new exhibition for the Biennial this month, the second open discussion focuses appropriately on originality. ...
Liverpooljazz at the Bluecoat
Thursday, 07 August 2008 8:00pm - 10:00pm
House band New Horizons play contemporary and mainstream jazz featuring well known standards and works by North West composers. ...
Summer Storytelling for Children
Sunday, 10 August 2008 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Each Sunday in August the Bluecoat and the Reader come together to offer half-hour storytelling for children. From classic tales to modern favourites, each session welcomes youngsters to magical worlds and imaginary friends. ...
Finn Peters
Friday, 15 August 2008 7:00pm - 10:00pm
A superb evening concert in the Bluecoat's garden by one of the UK's top saxophone and flute innovators. ...
Dead Good Poets Society presents Poetry Glam Slam
Saturday, 16 August 2008 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Get your glad-rags on and come to the Hub to see 18 wordsmiths competing for the title of Liverpool's Most Glamorous Poet. ...
The Butterfly's Ball
Sunday, 17 August 2008 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Come and join us to celebrate William Roscoe's beautiful poem, The Butterfly's Garden, with dressing up and make-believe. ...
Green Spot
From Tuesday, 19 August 2008 - 10:00am To Wednesday, 03 September 2008 - 6:00pm
Find a temporary woodland installation and solar-powered audio-visual experience in the front courtyard during opening hours. ...
Summer Storytelling for Children
Sunday, 24 August 2008 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Each Sunday in July and August the Bluecoat and The Reader come together to offer half-hour storytelling for children. From classic tales to modern favourites, each session welcomes youngsters to magical worlds and imaginary friends. ...
Philosophy in Pubs discussion - What Makes Something Beautiful?
Tuesday, 26 August 2008 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join in the dicussion with PiPs, a philosophy club in the heart of the community. No academic background required. ...
Tarek Zaki - Artist Talk
Thursday, 28 August 2008 6:00pm - 7:00pm
As the exhibition New Ends, Old Beginnings draws to a close, artist Tarek Zaki joins us to discuss his monumental installation in Gallery 3. Tarek will also be available for a Q&A session following the talk. ...
Welcome to the Institute: Hidden Voices, Real Lives
From Tuesday, 02 September 2008 - 10:00am To Thursday, 28 August 2008 - 12:38am
Presented by Fittings Multimedia Arts as part of DaDaFest International 08. Inspired by writer/composer Leigh Stirling's memoirs, this multi-sensory installation collages oral accounts of day centres, homes and institutions. ...
