What's On Leeds

Display on the Theme - Baltic Border Changes WW2 - by Rex Dixon FRPSL

Display on the Theme - Pictures in the Post - by Judith and Stephen Holder RDP, FRPSL

Concert Begins at 7.30pm City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Harish Shankar - conductor Boris Giltburg - piano Darius Battiwalla - organ Ravel - Suite: Mother Goose Prokofiev - Piano Concerto No 3 Saint-Saëns - Symphony No 3 (Organ) "I gave everything to it I was able to give.

Concert begins at 7.30pm Orchestra of Opera North Leeds Festival Chorus Leeds Philharmonic Chorus Opera North Children’s Chorus Simon Wright - conductor Rachel Kelly - mezzo soprano David Butt Philip - tenor David Soar - baritone Ashley Riches - bass Berlioz - The Damnation of Faust "This...

Concert begins at 7.30pm Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra Michael Sanderling - conductor Jennifer Pike - violin Weber - Overture: Euryanthe Tchaikovsky - Violin Concerto Beethoven - Symphony No 5 "Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy" Beethoven Pre-concert talk at 6.

Julian Clary will be talking about his fabulously funny Bolds stories and discussing his new book, The Bolds in Trouble. The Bolds live in an ordinary semi-detached house, in an ordinary suburban street, but they are a far from ordinary family!

Speed Dating in Leeds How Speed Dating in Leeds works When you arrive at the speed dating venue for Speed Dating in Leeds, you will be greeted by our friendly professional hosts.

’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.

From renowned children’s theatre company tutti frutti, Keepy Uppy tells an extraordinary tale of love, devotion, family and the power of team spirit, set in the world of football.

Residents of Leeds and beyond are cordially invited to attend the live streaming of Harry and Meghan’s big day at Curve on Saturday, May 19th!

19 April - 28 July 2018 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

Monday 12 March - Saturday 16 June 2018 Explore an overlooked area of the poet and playwright, Tony Harrison’s work. Tony Harrison is Britain’s leading poet-playwright. Over 50 years, he has been responsible for major innovations in theatrical practice.

Yellow Leaf Theatre presents a one-woman performance by actor and playwright Vanessa Rosenthal. Rosenthal tells the story of Nina Hamnett, whose celebrated portrait by Roger Fry hangs in the Gallery. ‘Nina: Queen of Bohemia’ brings theatre to the Gallery in this exciting one woman show.

This workshop and discussion explores the letters of Yorkshire antiquarian, author and musician William Thomas Freemantle and his remarkable curiosity for music and local history. The collection of William Thomas Freemantle (1849-1931) came into the possession of Lord Brotherton in 1928.

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.

Join us for May’s Tuesday Treasure as we delve into the fascinating history of the Leeds School of Medicine. This month we are showcasing some of the treasures in our medical collections. Explore a range of archival material, from the School’s administrative archive to its Health Visitor training course.

Monday 12 March - Saturday 16 June 2018 Explore an overlooked area of the poet and playwright, Tony Harrison’s work. Tony Harrison is Britain’s leading poet-playwright. Over 50 years, he has been responsible for major innovations in theatrical practice.

Skindred. Artists performing: Skindred.: Tickets avaiable.

The Inner Vision Orchestra is the UK’s only ensemble of blind and visually impaired musicians. Founded in 2012 by Indian Music Maestro Baluji Shrivastav OBE, its aim is to promote blind and visually impaired artists, and to address their absence in the British music scene.

An action-packed themed weekend about the outlaw and insurgent who robbed the rich to give to the poor.

Acoustic singer-songwriter James Kirby is touring across the UK this spring. His blend of meaningful lyrics combined with his unique style of guitar playing has captivated audiences of all ages and sizes across the globe. This is an opportunity to see this technically brilliant performer up close ...

Inviting all musicians to join the conversation with world renowned tabla maestro Pandit Yogesh Samsi. Learn about the tabla, both as a solo and as an accompanying instrument. Listen carefully to its technical intricacies and the many different styles.

When Abdul Karim, a clerk in his twenties, come to the Queen of England’s court in India in 1887.  He develops a close and sometimes controversial friendship with the aging Queen. Jacket potato lunch included.

The 2015 Grand Shield winner, Rothwell Temperance Band, was formed in 1984, quickly making a name for itself at the big contests winning the 2006 International Masters, qualifying for the National Finals in 2008 and winning the 2009 Grand Shield and Yorkshire Area Championship.

This workshop is for those who are new to archives. An absolute beginner’s introduction to historic archive collections, what they are, what they can tell us and how you can use them.

A basic introduction into researching the history of your house. Suitable for absolute beginners, this workshop will guide you in finding more about the story of your home and the names of people who lived there.

Aimed at beginners with little or no experience. Using documents from the archives we will explore the quirks of 17th and 18th century handwriting. You will learn how to read and transcribe documents through numerous stunning examples and hands on practice.

Enjoy the sounds of the clarinet, flute and piano with the Aire Ensemble and relax to the recorder and harp with Duo Deltono. Free Entry. Closing Collection. Refreshments at the close.

Come along to our coffee morning and Book Sale. Quality books all 50p each.

Horsforth Art Society- SPRING ART, PRINT & CRAFT EXHIBITION. Weekend 10am -5pm, weekdays 1-3pm

acre plantswoman’s hidden oasis. A wrap around garden of differing levels made by owners using stone found on site, planted for yr-round interest. Extensive rockery, unusual fruit tree arbour, oriental style seating area and Tea House, linked by grass paths, lawns and steps.

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

Friends of Pudsey Roller present... Amazing Railways and their Trains A Pie & Pea Supper with a series of short films providing a perfect plethora of unusual, odd, curious, quirky, strange and fascinating railway operations from around the world – selected and presented by Derek Rayner.

Leeds Vintage Furniture and Home Fair: Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 April 2018. The Finishing Room, Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley, Leeds, LS28 5UJ. More than 30 stalls of vintage devoted to the home, all set within a disused mill space, which is due to be demolished later this year.

Step back to the 1640s with a weekend of living history in the Hall and gardens, including a military display, featuring the English Civil War Society’s ‘Colonel Robert Overton’s Regiment of Foote’. Supported by the Friends of Oakwell Hall.

Badapple Theatre Company is celebrating 20 years on the road and to mark the milestone, it is re-presenting the first show the Company ever toured with. ’Amy Johnson’ will tour nationally starting in Yorkshire, travelling down through the Midlands, Surrey, Gloucestershire and finally Somerset.

Stiles and Drew’s musical Adventure based on the story of Peter Pan - the boy who never grew up. Based on the timeless story, this beautiful adaptation is full of magic. Haunting music, Fearless flying and Swashbuckling Pirates. Come and join in the fun

Brother and sister Martin and Hilda live together, leading a quiet, Christian existence but, just as they are preparing for a housewarming gathering, their peace is shattered by a young trespasser in their garden,......... the adventure begins!

In the sleepy village of Marchfield the local Amateur Dramatic Society are busy rehearsing for their next show - a murder mystery. Little do they know but as the rehearsals proceed over the next five days, life begins to imitate art and a tragic ending becomes inevitable...?

Thumbelina dances and Thumbelina sings,Thumbelina finds trouble in all sorts of things.She makes her choices, ignores the wisest voicesLanding slap bang in the middle of strife,Leading to a topsy turvy life!

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

Rachel Platonov, from the University of Manchester, will be giving a talk on the history of the circus to celebrate Circus250. There will also be the opportunity to see our Circus250 exhibition, telling the story of the circus in West Yorkshire.

John Proctor and Son are Proud to present the Wakefield May Day Gala 2018!!! The annual Wakefield May Day Gala is FREE entry and is a well established event which attracts large crowds every year. If you have already had the pleasure of attending this event we do hope that you will be able to join us again.

Drop-in 10am - 5pm, Free Look out for our Explore & Draw stations in the galleries. Borrow looking tools, handling objects and drawing materials to explore the galleries and create your own artworks. For more information visit our website.

Drop-in 10am - 5pm, Free Look out for our Explore & Draw stations in the galleries. Borrow looking tools, handling objects and drawing materials to explore the galleries and create your own artworks. For more information visit our website.

Come along and explore this beautiful medieval church with guided tours available and a chance to try bell ringing. See the early 19th century Benedictine nuns’ graves, village stocks and Tudor Almshouse close by. Refreshments available in the cafe.

The Bradford 5k takes a route around Lister Park and past Cartwright Hall. Following the paths and roads within the park. The course has a few inclines and hills, and has an amazing atmosphere.

Pop-up Baby & Children’s Market/Event and Fun Family Day Out The place where ""Smart Parents"" shop! SAVE up to 90% on quality pre-loved goods!

This is our yearly v e dance We run a fantastic day of dance and high tea All 1940s music All 1940s dances We play ballroom and Latin dancing Also sequence, 40s jive with a high teas The floor is large ,the car park also This is a great venue with new entrance , D j playing all your 40s music Come