Arena are back with their now legendary Light Night shenanigans, this time with a twist. Come and explore Arena’s studios, all its little interesting nooks and crannies and participate in some of the interesting happenings, events and interactive performances presented for one night only. It’s a great chance to talk to Arena artists about their work, and you may even be able to buy a piece of art work on your journey around the space.  Participation £2 with objects to take away.  Open 6pm – 9pm

In the Arena Gallery Liverpool-based painter, Paul Bywater presents Something to do with Death, 30 new, highly detailed drawings at the Arena Studios Gallery in the Elevator Building on Parliament Street.

Whilst these are primarily to be seen as stand-alone works of art, they also mark a change of technique for the artist with several of the drawings serving as studies for new paintings to be exhibited in Liverpool and Manchester later in the year.

The pieces are primarily portraiture and will be of particular interest to those who enjoy skilful draughtsmanship and a traditional approach to artistic depiction. (They will appeal especially to lovers of the Spaghetti Western).

The artist will be present to meet any visitors and answer any questions regarding this recent show, and his future work.