Key Liverpool Arts Events

Aug 12 2008 by Vicky Anderson, Liverpool Daily Post

OPERA: A screening of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, recorded by the San Francisco Opera as part of its 2007 season. A classic story of colliding hearts and cultures, in which the heroine must choose life without dignity or death with honour. Fact, Wood Street, 6pm, tonight. Tickets £12.5, £11 (concs) and £10 for FACT Members. 08717 042063.

ART: Artpad is a themed experience exploring the magical world of Gustav Klimt, top, through arts activities . A drop-in space designed and run by young people for young people and their families. Daily, today until August 22, 10am to 1pm; August 23 to 31, 10am to 4.30pm. Tate Liverpool, free, no booking necessary. 0845 600 1354.

EXHIBITION: Fis 2008 is an exhibition of the work of 12 Irish artists from varying backgrounds and styles and serving as a celebration of Irish culture in Liverpool. Novas Contemporary Urban Centre, Greenland Street, free. Daily until September 7. 0151 708 3519.

THEATRE: The run of Sixties feelgood musical play, Eight Miles High, con-tinues until August 16. A brilliant cast and some of the biggest hits of the era bring the outdoor festival indoors. Royal Court Liver-pool, tickets £10 to £20, show 8pm. 0870 787 1866.