MUSIC: Russian viola player Yuri Bashmet both plays and conducts in this Classic FM series titled Romance. He plays Bruch’s Romance for viola and orchestra as well as conducting the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic in works like Mozart’s Symphony No 40, Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony and Weber’s Andante and Hungarian Rondo for viola and orchestra. Tonight and tomorrow, Philharmonic Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets range £10-£30. 0151 709 3789.
EXHIBITION: Some 500 paintings and craft works on show in this 18th exhibition titled The Art Fair, all for sale. Works from local artists and from around the country. Opens tomorrow until Sunday, 10am-8pm (Sat and Sun until 5pm). Admission £2 includes catalogue. 0151 924 9099.
COMEDY: He has recently celebrated his 80th birthday but there is no sign of Ken Dodd, above, reaching for the pipe and slippers. Tonight, 7.30pm, Lyceum Theatre, Crewe. Tickets £18/ £17. 01270 537333.
COMEDY: Grumpy Old Women Live features Britt Ekland, Denise Black and Dillie Keane moaning about life today. Tomorrow, 8pm, Southport Theatre. Tickets £23. 0870 4000 684.
