COMEDY: Critically acclaimed comedian Ross Noble returns to the UK stage after a two-year absence, with his most comprehensive national tour yet. Find out why he was voted one of the top 10 greatest stand-ups of all time by Channel 4 viewers by checking out his show tonight. He promises to cover the topic of “things” – both big and small.Liverpool Empire, tickets £20, 0844 847 2525.
JAZZ: The Merseysippi Jazz band celebrated its 60th anniversary last year and is still going strong. Its regular Monday night spot at Liverpool Cricket Club in Aigburth is loved by jazz fans young and old.Liverpool Cricket Club, 0151 427 2930.
ART: Last chance to catch Matthew Houlding’s exhibition, which closes this week. The artist creates works which are part sculpture, part architectural models. His exhibition, Sons of Pioneers, is worth a look not only for the imagination behind his creations, but for its location in a converted warehouseCeri Hand Gallery, Cotton Street, Liverpool, until May 22, 0151 207 0899.
