ART: San Francisco artist Bernie Lubell, above, presents his weird and wonderful contraptions, constructed in his living room and rebuilt in Liverpool. Take part in creating a suspended knot on a giant knitting machine, powered by wooden bikes, or tickle your face with Cheek to Cheek.FACT until September 6, www.fact.co.uk
THEATRE: IT’S 1961 and emotions are running high as talented young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win the hearts of their adoring female fans, among them Laura. When she shows she’s no slouch with a guitar, rock ’n’ roll fame beckons.Empire Theatre until June 27, tickets £10.50-£30, 0844 847 2525.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Through stories and unique photographs, the Give Peace A Chance exhibition offers guests a seat on the edge of John’s and Yoko’s bed during their famous 1969 Bed in for Peace. Includes more than 40 images taken by photojournalist Gerry Deiter, who was on a commission for US magazine Life.Beatles Story, Albert Dock, until August 15.
