What's On and Things To Do Around Leeds

Larger-than-life British actor Brian Blessed is known for his hearty, king-sized portrayals on film and television. A giant of a man accompanied by an eloquent wit and booming, operatic voice.?? An evening with Brian Blessed is an experience that nobody should miss.

One of the UK’s greatest interpreters of song, award-winning vocalist Clare Teal (BBC Radio 2) – along with her excellent musicians – effortlessly traverses a rich landscape of timeless material.

An afternoon bursting with music, song, dance, food and celebration! Come along and show your support for our talented SAA-uk students keeping Indian culture, music and dance alive in Leeds.

’The Stalls’ enters its fourth year of hosting its outdoor Makers Market on the grounds of Arts@Trinity Church, on Boar Lane in Leeds city centre. Our aim is to provide a platform for talented designers and makers (new, emerging and established) to showcase and sell their wares.

Rufus Wainwright. Artists performing: Rufus Wainwright.: Tickets avaiable.

Singing songs and making music together is a fantastic way of supporting the development and well-being of children under 4 - and it’s fun for adults too!

A wonderful opportunity for mums and dads with babies  to enjoy all the joys of singing in a group in a thoroughly friendly and welcoming environment .  No singing experience (or talent!) is necessary.

An exhibition celebrating the ten year anniversary of The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery From the quiet philanthropy of the Burton Family to the incisive vision of its Keeper, Dr Hilary Diaper, this exhibition celebrates the remarkable efforts to create a public space for the University of Leeds Art

An exhibition celebrating the third year of Footsteps into Art. Enjoy a display of work from children taking part in this education programme. Celebrate The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery’s fantastic education project. Footsteps into Art is drawing to a close after a full and creative three years.

Excited to announce the original family rave, BIG FISH LITTLE FISH, brings it back to Leeds for the first time since our amazing sell-out party back in May 2017!

Acclaimed period music group ARIOSO perform vocal and instrumental works by Francois Couperin and his contemporaries performed at the fabulous court of Louis XIV - Le Roy Soleil.

Come and join us at Footsteps into Art’s final exhibition in our celebration event that includes a drop-in art activity, refreshments and time to appreciate the Footstep children’s creativity.

Join us in our monthly Life Drawing class with Gallery favourite and experienced artist and tutor, Rob Oldfield. This workshop is open to everyone, from newcomers who want to take up a hobby through to experienced artists looking to hone their sketching skills.

As part of the International Medieval Congress 2018, join us for this free talk about the Casale Pilgrim and Jewish travel writing. Travel has been a ubiquitous feature within the Jewish world. Whether as merchants, scholars, pilgrims, or refugees, there have always been Jews on the move.

As part of the International Medieval Congress 2018, join us for a drop-in session to see medieval treasures from Special Collections. Special Collections contains many beautiful illuminated 15th century French, Flemish and Italian books of hours, psalters, and prayer books.

From China to Rome and back to Leeds, drop in to explore and handle a selection of objects used as money from our collection. Special Collections holds over 15,000 coins, tokens, and banknotes from all over the world. Not all of these objects are coins in the traditional sense.

Jodie Matthews, literature scholar and co–curator of the "Rights and Romance: Representing Gypsy Lives" exhibition, discusses D.U.R.’s connections with writers, artists, and the people of Yorkshire. Dorothy Una Ratcliffe (or D.U.R. as she was known), was the niece-in-law of Lord Brotherton.

SAA-uk and Leeds College of Music join forces to bring you recitals, talks and world class music on this 2018 Summer Solstice. International artists like Dr.

An action-packed themed weekend focussing on the notorious 18th-century English pirate who plundered the Caribbean seas. 2018 marks the 300th anniversary of his death.

Robin Hood and his band of merry men are feared by the richest of the land as they travel through Sherwood Forest stealing from the rich to give to the poor.

Run, jog or walk around the Kapow! Superhero Challenge obstacle course and take on 10 inflatable obstacles including a foam maze - set over 5km in Temple Newsam estate.

Come and meet Time Travellers from Anglo Saxon Warriors and Tudor servants to 18th century folk and Air-Raid Aunties baking for Britain in our WW2 Kitchen!

Singing songs and making music together is a fantastic way of supporting the development and well-being of children under 4 - and it’s fun for adults too!

New to using archives or stuck on a piece of research? Book a 45 minute slot where you will receive one-to one guidance from our professional Archive team to help guide you through using our fascinating collections.

Singing songs and making music together is a fantastic way of supporting the development and well-being of children under 4 - and it’s fun for adults too!

Amongst old orchard trees is hidden a restful family suburban garden of acre. Wildlife encouraged by many nesting boxes, ponds, wild flower area, log piles for hedgehogs and flowers to attract butterflies. Secluded summerhouse enclosed by colourful tapestry hedge and architectural planting.

Farsley Farmers Market is a free, Community event which runs all year round on 4th Saturday of every month, in St Johns Hall & Grounds. Find produce stalls Outdoors and Crafters Indoors plus activities, refreshments and toilets. Resident inside is FriendsofStJohn’s Book Sale and St John’s Kitchen. Sat.

Free event. Live music, family friendly activities, workshops, play areas and interactive fun.

Chapterhouse Theatre Company is proud to present the timeless story of Little Women, based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. Join Chapterhouse as four sisters - Jo, Beth, Meg and Amy - tell the story of their life during the Civil War in America.

The Yorkshire Wartime Experience is the largest military vehicle and living history event in the north. It is an action packed and fun day out for all the family. With vehicle parades and spectacular battle re-enactments, as well as stalls and entertainment, there is something for everyone.

Steep steps access this sloping hillside garden with bold prairie planting melding into the landscape of fields behind. Narrow wood edged paths meander through colourful borders with indigenous wild flowers, plants for shade and roses underplanted with geraniums and herbaceous perennials.

Book, Music and lyrics by Meredith Willson, Story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey A great Broadway and West End Musical of the old style, with lots of great musical numbers. For all ages!

Hailed as the perfect musical comedy, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway. From showgirls to gamblers, do-gooders to down-and-outs, all human life is here in the vibrant city that never sleeps.

Dexter the Dinosaur, a whopping 4.5m long Tyrannosaurus Rex, will be hungry for fun and taking visitors on a prehistoric journey on Saturday 30th June at The Leisure Exchange, celebrating the release of blockbuster movie Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.

Yorkshire Philharmonic Choir presents its 2018 Summer Concert in the striking surroundings of Wakefield Cathedral. The Concert will feature 2 ’secular’ cantatas. Firstly the unique yet ever popular Carmina Burana by Carl Orff.

After a Series of Pharmacovigilance Conferences around the globe it’s time to announce “12th Global Pharmacovigilance & Clinical Trials Summit” during July 16-17, 2018 Sydney, Australia. In this regards, we take great opportunity to invite you to the prestigious conference.

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Wallers Brewery in Bradford on June 27th 2018: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Brennan Reece, George Rigden and host Freddy Quinne Show details: Brennan Reece - Best Newcomer (nominee), Edinburgh Comedy Festival 2016.

New to using archives or stuck on a piece of research? Book a 45 minute slot where you will receive one-to one guidance from our professional Archive team to help guide you through using our fascinating collections.

Are you looking for some expert help conserving your personal archive? This bespoke experience with Head of Conservation at WYAS, Shirley Jones, will provide you with tailored solutions. Including hands on experience of packaging and cleaning specific to your needs. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Letz Zep. Artists performing: Letz Zep.: Tickets avaiable.

A brand new night of comedy at Mecca Wakefield. Featuring: Barry Dodds, Silky and Martin Mor. Date: Friday 22nd June Time: 9.30pm Venue: Mecca Venue Address: Westgate Retail & Leisure park, Collinsway, Wakefield WF2 9SE Venue Website: www.meccabingo.

Support Martin House Hospice Care for Children and Young People and join hundreds of people running through a blaze of colour on our 3.5 km course around Bramham Park. Start the course in your own bright white T-shirt and finish as a unique work of art!

Join us for Striding for Survival in the beautiful grounds of Crow Nest Park, Dewsbury! This is a great opportunity for you to come together with friends and family to help raise more awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer.

Come along and explore this lovely medieval church and the surrounding area of the old village of Kirkthorpe. See the Benedictine Nuns graves, village stocks and the Tudor Alms House ( also known as the Old Hospital) built by John Freeston of Normanton. Guided tours available with a chance to try bell ringing.

Join us for our annual fun afternoon where there will be entertainment including The Nightingales and Vibe, stalls, attractions for children, Tombola, Raffle and Cafe.

Up to 20 stalls of cool collectables including music, film, pop culture, the quirky and the offbeat. Expect vinyl, CDs, DVDs, comics, vintage toys, books, vintage gadgets and more..... With special guest DJ’s spinning vinyl backing soundtrack in this unique retro venue. Public bar open.

Two-Day event: Sat 23 & Sun 24 June 2018: 40+ stalls of genuine vintage loveliness for you and your home including vintage fashion, such as 1940’s tea dresses, 1950’s frocks, jewellery, accessories, furniture, homewares, vintage vinyl, toys, books, kitchenalia and collectables, all from the 1920’s to the 1980’s….

ROGER DAVIES & HIS BAND No strangers to local audiences, Roger Davies & His Band have recently enjoyed a succession of sold out concerts and are proud to be performing at the 2018 Mirfield Arts Festival. The stage is set for a celebratory show in an ideal venue.

The 3rd Boston Spa Festival The Scarecrow Trail which will have a musical theme, street music on both Saturday and Sunday with local restaurants providing street food. Sunday Wimbledon Men’s Final & World Cup Final on the big screen with refreshments and a bar available.

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