Key Liverpool Arts Events

Aug 7 2008 by Vicky Anderson, Liverpool Daily Post

JAZZ: Liverpooljazz present their regular showcase tonight, with house band New Horizons playing contemporary and mainstream jazz featuring well known standards and works by North West composers. The Bluecoat, from 8pm, tickets £7.50 (£3.50 concs). 0151 702 5324.

MUSIC: “Must-see band” The Daisy Riots are in town tonight to celebrate the recent release of their debut single, recorded with Ric Macnamara, of Embrace. Support from My Auntie Sam, Fresh Legs, and The Shabangs. Barfly, Seel Street, doors 7.30pm, tickets £4 adv. 0844 8472424.

ARENA: The final of Now That’s What We Call Culture, the biggest regional talent search ever, takes place tomorrow , hosted by Claire Sweeney, top, and Les Dennis, if you like that sort of thing. Echo Arena Liverpool, tickets £10 adult, £5 child, £25 family. 0844 8000 400.

COMEDY: Jeff Innocent, John Scott, Alex Boardman and Dave Williams are on the bill for this weekend’s Rawhide nights on Friday and Saturday. Downstairs at the Royal Court, doors open 6pm for 8pm show, tickets £12 (Fri)/ £15 (Sat) with food available. 0870 787 1866.