Key Liverpool Arts Events

Jul 24 2008 by Emma Pinch, Liverpool Daily Post

STAGE: The Specialists bring their eccentric personalities to virtuoso string performances. Highly-strung violinist Yarlsberg has visions of the perfect concert and the ever-enthusiastic Mr Abanathie aims to please with a variety of instruments. Meanwhile, budget celebrity Kadfachi’s surprisingly passionate relationship with her cello threatens to hijack the performance. Pluck – The Specialists at Southport Arts Centre. Starts 7.30pm, tickets £10. Tel: 01704 540011

MUSIC: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr et al once again take centre stage with their unforget- table tunes in the form of tribute act The Rat Pack, playing tonight at the Echo Arena. Tickets from £27.50, tel 0844 8000 400

SHOW: Fis 2008 celebrates the Irish language and culture in Liverpool in film, talks and art exhibitions, and today’s launch is a bilingual event. At the Contemporary Urban Centre, on Greenland Street, it runs until Sept 7. Tel 0151 706 6900

ART: In the Window, by Lucy Casson, features a collection of scenarios and narratives depicted in tin and found objects at the Bluecoat Display Centre. Tel 0151 709 1555.