Superheroes are descending on Liverpool en masse this autumn when Marvel Universe LIVE! comes to the (now named) M&S Bank Arena for the first time. The Guardians of the Galaxy and the Avengers – including Captain America, Thor and Iron Man – are among the superhero legends in a show which promises thrills and live action drama. Marvel Universe LIVE! takes places between October 1 and November 3. Called on by Doctor Strange, the Guardians of the Galaxy join Marvel Universe LIV

Liverpool International Film Festival takes place in the city this week – and includes a premiere of a new film about Bill Murray. The Bill Murray Stories – Life Lessons From a Mythical Man receives its northern premiere at the Studio at Toxteth TV on Saturday, November 10. The film not only bottoms the stories of some "mythical" Bill Murray sightings, but the audience will also get to see exclusive footage from various home videos when Murray has turned up, out of the blue.

The Winter Arts Market returns to Liverpool Cathedral next month offering the chance to pick up interesting and unusual Christmas gifts. Arts, crafts, design, gifts, food and vintage finds will be on offer on dozens of stalls spread around the Liverpool landmark on Saturday, December 1. More than 200 contemporary designers and craftsmen and women will showcase their work at the event. There will also be Christmas wreath workshops for adults and a kids’ craft lab to keep young