THEATRE: Slot Machine bring their successful production The Slide Show to Liverpool for two nights only. It promises “vocal acrobatics, twisted puppet gods, erotic soundscapes and the world premiere of a new ballet on street scooters”. Unity Theatre, tonight and tomorrow, 8pm, tickts £6. 0151 709 4988.
MUSIC: Reading beggars have been praised for their way with some complex Leonard Cohen covers and “timeless pop hooks”. Carling Academy, Hotham Street, tonight, with support from Polly Mackey. Doors 7pm, tickets £6 adv. 0905 020 3999.
EXHIBITION: A major retrospective of the work of “fifth Beatle” Stuart Sutcliffe, including examples of his studies as a student at Liverpool College of Art. Victoria Gallery & Museum, Ashton Street, free, until January 31 2009. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. 0151 794 2348.
EXHIBITION: The amazing microscopic work of Willard Wigan. The gallery of the Hard Days Night hotel, North John Street, until September 28, from 9.30 to 5.30pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm on Sundays. Entry is £3 (£2 children). 0151 236 1964.




