The Athenaeum is proud to present, as part of this year’s Presidential programme, our first Poetry Night, hosted by Athenaeum Proprietor poet, musician and wit John Gorman (formerly of the Scaffold). John will perform his own work as well as introducing two special guest poets, Keith Wilson (a regular on Radio Merseyside) and Hoylake-born Anna ... Read more
Join Michael Owens (researcher, writer and lecturer; author Play the Game: How the Olympics came to East London) and John Boughton (social historian, blogger; author Municipal Dreams:the Rise and Fall of Council Housing) to take a historical perspective on Britain’s current housing crisis. From the golden age of post war planning to the decades of decline from the ... Read more
The Athenaeum is delighted to welcome back ArtsGroupie CIC, to perform their new production of the Charles Dickens classic - The Signalman. A ghostly figure has visited the signalman twice already, each time preceding a terrible disaster. When the apparition appears for the third time, it’s up to the signalman to decode its meaning and ... Read more
Friday 24th November, from 6:30pm in the Newsroom The traditional Library Dinner showcases the importance of our library to the Athenaeum’s past, present and future. It is the first of the three formal events scheduled for this Presidential year and includes a reception drink, a delicious meal and talk from guest speaker Dr David Jordan, ... Read more
The President, Dr Paul Burns will be the guest speaker at November's History Group Meeting: Topic to be finalised. Attendance of the talk is free for Members are guests. Talk: 2:30pm in the Library Reading Room
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. This December we have a special edition ... Read more
The Sketching Club meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm to sketch portraits. Past models have included those in Tudor, English Civil War and Edwardian costume. It adopts the approach of the well-established Liver Sketching Club where individuals learn through practice rather than instruction. This is an informal club for sketchers of ... Read more
The Liverpool Chamber Choir will return at the ever-popular Carol Evening. We will be gathering in the Newsroom from 6:00pm before supper at 6:30pm in the Dining Room ahead of mulled wine, mince pies and carols back in the Newsroom from 8:15pm! £30.00 per person. Book your place now via the Members' Area or through ... Read more
Join us for our Christmas Social Evening 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. Past President Dr Rob Huxley will be running 'the Presidential Pub Quiz' during the evening at what will be a light hearted and enjoyable ... Read more
It's our signature Afternoon Tea with a Christmas twist - don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy our luxurious selection of savouries & pastries, themed especially for Yuletide. Enjoy a festive afternoon tea and a glass of fizz in your Club. Tickets are £39.99 per head. Book here to directly through the Concierge.