Archive
DaDaFest at the Bluecoat
The Bluecoat has a long relationship with deaf and disability arts organisation DaDaFest who have been based in our building since 2008. As part of their 40th birthday year, this archive exhibition will chart the various festivals, events and exhibitions hosted at the arts centre. Open Sat 8 – Mon 31 Mar, 11am-5pm Free entry
Homotopia 20
A colourful display of material from the archives of ‘Homotopia’, Liverpool’s unique and trailblazing LGBT+ arts and culture festival. Featuring programmes, articles and interviews about some of the artists and authors who have appeared in Liverpool. Established in 2003 with its first festival in 2004, Homotopia has attracted an audience of more than 125,000 people,...
Elizabeth Smolen: Trailblazer
Discover the life of local legend Elizabeth Smolen, a Polish refugee who settled in Birkenhead and became a champion scooter racer and successful businesswoman. A keen motorcyclist and engineer, Smolen made a name for herself by repairing, dealing and racing scooters and became part of Wirral’s scooter scene. Elizabeth Smolen: Trailblazer explores Smolen’s early life...
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.
