Bido Lito!

The Garden of Earthly delights

So, the sun is beating down outside and you fancy heading out and soaking it all up; relax, have a few beers, maybe grab some food, and bask in the rays. But where in town can you do this outdoors? Unless you fancy taking your chances in St. Peter's Square with the skateboarders the pickings are pretty slim. Cue the ever-creative folks at The Kazimier, who have conjured up the fabulous summer drinking/dining/dancing space THE KAZIMIER GARDEN, from the midst of a derelict, overgrown space between The Kazimier and Seel Street. And they are inviting you all to come along and join them...

With events planned throughout the summer that range from ride-in movie nights, workshops, dance classes, exhibitions, banquets and full on gigs, the Garden will provide a variety of entertainment that will help us enjoy every last ounce of our summer. You'll be able to choose from a variety of draught ales and ciders from the bar, and the top grub on offer from the kitchen is being provided by the cool cats at MelloMello. It will be open from noon to midnight every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, though the Garden's opening hours are pretty flexible. If it's a scorcher on a Tuesday then you'll more than likely find the Garden's Seel Street gates wide open and welcoming in the afternoon, with one of the venue's many house bands jamming away on the stage. Wander down on a Sunday and you'll be in the midst of their ale sale, where the fine amber nectar on offer gets even cheaper; wander down on a Thursday at lunchtime, hook up to the Wi-fi, and enjoy a relaxed working lunch in the sun. As an idyllic oasis of calm in an otherwise bustling city, the Garden could soon become your own little hideaway.

Our photographer Richard B. popped down to The Kazimier at various stages during and after the build of the Garden, and has compiled this brilliant gallery which lets you see how it was shaped bit by bit to make what it is now. Also contained herein are shots from the wild KRUNK FIESTA party (featuring Wet Nuns amongst others) that heralded the opening of the Garden. Feast your eyes on this Krunk Fiesta video below, taking in the Krunk Band's attempt to get people dancing in the Garden.

With a full programme of events planned in June, July and August there will be plenty to draw you in. But it's recommended that we keep an eye on social networks for latest announcements to the ever-evolving programme, and special workshops or gigs that are arranged at short notice. A full run down of what's on can be found on the Garden's dedicated website, but we decided to pick out a few highlights from the coming month or so that we'll definitely be attending:

The Great Summertime White Elephant Bazaar / Saturday 30th June // 12pm-5pm - locally produced crafts and arts, vintage clothes and food provided by the MelloMello kitchen.

The Three Disappearances Of Soad Hosni / Friday 6th July // 6pm - a Liverpool premiere for Raine Stephan's awar winning elegy to the richest era of film production in Egypt. On the outdoor screen, following the launch for the LAAF.

Kazimier Garden Gathering with Stealing Sheep / Saturday 14th July // 6pm - promoters everisland take over the Garden for a one-off enchanting night of music and festivity. With Stealing Sheep, A.P.a.T.t., By The Sea and White Bicylces among the performers at this playground of imaginations.

Screen Printing Workshop / Saturday July 21st // 10.30am-12.30pm - workshop with Beccy Williams (Papercut Studios) focusing on screen printing with paper stencils. Teaching teachniques that will enable you to print your own unique T-shirt designs at home.

Kazimier Krunk Olympics / Friday 27th July // 7pm - a colossal Krunk party celebrating the start of the London Olympics will take over the garden and The Kazimier, with the Orchestra Of Spheresin attendance.

See you there...

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Kazimier Garden / Richard B. / MelloMello / The Kazimier