COMEDY: The Echo Arena is making a name for itself in comedy circles, and tonight welcomes Russell Howard. He’s one of those comedians whose name you might not know but you’ll definitely recognise his face from BBC panel show Mock The Week.Echo Arena, tickets £20 plus booking/handling fee, 0844 800 3680.
CLASSICAL: It wouldn’t be December without the Phil’s traditional carol concerts, and tonight is the first of two Spirit of Christmas concerts presented by Dame Joan Bakewell. Expect well-loved tunes, seasonal readings and a few magical surprises.Philharmonic Hall, tonight and tomorrow, tickets £15-£36, 0151 709 3789.
THEATRE: Unity regular Terry Titter bastes your bad taste buds in his seasonal show, Terry Christmas Everyone! It’s billed as “crude, rude, fab festive fun Christmas carry on”. Terry is a regular cast member and contributor to Radio 4’s Sony Gold Award winning Count Arthur Strong’s Radio Show.Unity until December 19, tickets £9 (£7 concs), 0151 709 4988.
