MUSIC: Since forming the Pretenders three decades ago, lead singer, Chrissie Hynde, above, has proven to be a one-of-a-kind and utterly uncompromising artist. The Pretenders will make their second Summer Pops appearance at the Echo Arena Liverpool tonight, alongside Squeeze. Ticket prices: £23.50 / £28.50 (a limited number of Gold Circle tickets available) subject to booking / handling fee.
COMEDY: Liverpool comedian of the year Chris Cairns takes on the Edinburgh preview act Seymour Mace in round three of the Capital of Comedy’s Liverpool vs Edinburgh season. The Slaughterhouse, Fenwick Street, Liverpool, tickets £7 for each show or £10 for both, 0151 728 9898.
MUSIC: Local composer Neil Campbell brings his show Ghost Stories – A Night Opera to St Luke’s bombed out church for one night only. A suite of short musical movements on a ghostly theme, it will be performed live by Campbell on classical guitar and local soprano Anne Taft.St Luke’s Church, Leece Street, Liverpool, tickets £12 (£10 concs), 0151 709 4988.
