DANCE: Sefton Park Palm House, above, commemorates the Anniversary of the start of World War II with an Evening Tea Dance amidst the Palms. An evening of wartime favourites for dancing with music and song by Neil Allcock and his Trio. Dress up and take your place on the dancefloor.Sefton Park Palm House, tickets £7, 0151 726 9304.
EXHIBITION: The Mersey Sound looks at the work of Liverpool’s most famous poets – Adrian Henri, Roger McGough and Brian Patten – drawing on their archive held at the University of Liverpool.Victoria Gallery & Museum until September 12, 0151 794 2348.
ART: The Bluecoat’s summer show, Slow Magic, examines different approaches to contemporary painting that are playful and enchanting. Featuring the work of six international artists, it compares their technique to that of a conjurer performing sleight of hand tricks.The Bluecoat, until September 13.
