The Athenæum is an enlightened place for conversation. But, as Oscar Wilde said, conversation about the weather is the last refuge of the unimaginative. We’ll explore how to have worthy conversations among members, friends and family? Proprietor Philip Whitfield will be hosting a talk, discussion and Lunch on Friday 20th October entitled 'The Art of ... Read more
The Theatre Group’s next outing is a visit to the Playhouse on Saturday 21st October to watch the Frantic Assembly: Metamorphosis Tickets are available from £26, to be collected from the Concierge in advance Why not visit the club before or after the showing for a bite to eat? Book you place now by 30th ... Read more
The Exchange in association with Liverpool Book Club & Liverpool John Moores University present an evening with author Ramsey Campbell. Tickets to the talk are available for £7.00, a dinner is also available post talk for an additional £25.00 for three courses. Book your places now via the Members' Area or through the Concierge. Hosted ... Read more
An eye-opening look at the world of manipulation, and what we can do to recognise and resist the daily attempts to control and influence our minds. “Manipulation is not new. But today’s combination of technology, social media and AI, combined with marketing and behavioural science, is new in its sophistication and scale. Everyone wants to ... Read more
Join us for our October Social Evening 27th October from 6:00pm in the Newsroom. A great way to meet more of your fellow members, guests will be gathering from 6:00pm in the Newsroom with a glass of fizz and nibbles on us! Light entertainment will be provided during the evening – tbc, and there will ... Read more
The Theatre Group’s next outing is a visit to the Playhouse on October 28th to watch Dracula: Mina's Reckoning Tickets are available from £26, to be collected from the Concierge in advance Why not visit the club before or after the showing for a bite to eat? Book you place now by 7th October through ... Read more
This talk will examine the history of cockfighting, once one of England's most popular pastimes, from the medieval period through to its abolition in 1849. It was first recorded in Liverpool in the 16th century, and the talk will focus on the locations of the town's cockpits, and on the close connection of the 'sport' ... Read more
Im Westen Nichts Neues (All Quiet on The Western Front) By Erich Remarque Published in 1929 by banned and burned. Why does the Athenaeum have a copy? Followed by the 1979 film - All Quiet on The Western Front. Talk & Supper available for £16.50. Book your place now via the Members’ Area ... Read more
At least once a month the Club hosts Friday Evening Dining, where the Dining Room is open to members on a Friday Evening. Typically this will take place on the first Friday of the month, though where this is not possible it will be moved to another Friday. The Dining Room will be open ... Read more
The Literature group meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 2:00pm in the Library Reading Room – any alterations will be notified in good time. There is no need to book for this interest group meeting, simply turn up and enjoy. This week, Proprietor Ann Bates has agreed to lead the meeting, ... Read more