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2 July – 31 August: Cecil Beaton Portraits (10am-5pm)
The Walker Art Gallery is hosting a stunning exhibition of nearly 50 portraits by Cecil Beaton, one of the most famous photographers of the 20th century, captures the glamour and excitement of some of the world’s greatest celebrities.
3 – 31 July: Liverpool Summer Pops Festival (Various Times)
Head down to the Echo Arena, over the next few weeks to see shows by The Australian Pink Floyd, N-Dubz, James Morrison, Beatles Day: The Concert, Mc Fly, Sharleen Spiteri – The Voice of Texas, Pet Shop Boys, Leonard Cohen, The Pogues and Squeeze / The Pretenders. For more info visit
www.accliverpool.com 3 July – 20 September: Whistler ‘The Gentle Art of Making Etchings’ (10am – 5pm)
This fascinating exhibition gives remarkable insights into the etchings of American artist James McNeill Whistler, one of the greatest exponents of the art form at the Lady Lever Art Gallery featuring 35 exquisite works drawn from the University of Glasgow’s world-famous Whistler collection.
11 July – 6 September: Wirral Photo 08 (10am – 5pm)
As part of Wirral’s contribution to Liverpool’s Capital of Culture year – the Williamson Art Gallery & Museum are hosting a unique exhibition of photographs of events in Wirral during 2008.
31 July - August 2 - Music On the Waterfront
The Pier Head and Albert Docks will become Britain’s greatest FREE outdoor cultural venue for the first of a spectacular trilogy of ‘On the Waterfront’ events this summer. The weekend will open with the inspired, smash hit '08 concert The Rightful Owners of the Song' featuring the city's best pub singers backed by the Liverpool Philharmonic led by Vasily Petrenoko. For more info visit www.liverpool.gov.uk/cultureThat's about all I can find Andy, but if you go to the tourist board office near Queens' Square, there will be loads of information available on events happening whilst your there.
Highlighted the one which may be of real interest to you.
Good luck and I hope you and Emma have a great time.