MUSIC: Torchwood star John Barrowman, above, is performing a range of his favourite songs in tonight’s concert, including those made famous by Bette Midler, Elaine Paige and Joni Mitchell. This is one date of 17, and you could find yourself sitting next to his mum and dad in the audience, as they will be at some of his shows.Philharmonic Hall, tickets £27.50-£40, 0151 709 3789.
TALK: Writer Ghada Karmi will be reading from her memoir, a personal experience of life affected by the Middle East conflict at the Writing on the Wall festival’s Palestine: Outsiders in their Homelands night of theatre, readings and debate.The Bird Theatre, Novas Contemporary Urban Centre, Liverpool, tickets £6/£4, 0151 709 3789.
JAZZ: Solo jazz guitarist Martin Taylor has in the past collaborated with Stephane Grappelli, Chet Atkins, Bill Wyman, Dionne Warwick, Sacha Distel, Bryn Terfel and Jamie Cullum. Self- taught, he has won many awards. Philharmonic Hall, tickets, £16.
