Cocktail-lovers should make their way to The Maven, but keep your eyes peeled – this stylish cocktail bar is a true hidden gem, with no signage and subdued lighting giving it a real prohibition-era look and feel.
Stella Baraklianou’s show ‘Her Unstable Materials’ at BLANK_Leeds gathers the artist’s new ceramic work with interactive elements.
free entry
Leeds International Concert Season is on a mission to push boundaries, expand horizons, and ask the question: ‘What haven’t we heard?’ as it presents its city-spanning Sound Out Leeds series.
from £10.00
‘Eternal Return’ celebrates filmmaker Stuart Croft whose. innovative approach to film blurred the boundaries between the art gallery and cinema.
free entry
See a different side to the work of painter John Hoyland at The Henry Moore Institute’s exhibition of his playful sculptures.
free entry
‘The Traumatic Surreal’ celebrates the 100th anniversary of Surrealism with artwork by women artists in German-speaking countries after WWII.
free entry
Join Leeds Central Library for a tour of the Leeds Tapestry, a large scale public artwork that chronicles Leeds Life.
from £4.00
Griffiths’ major solo show, ‘Everything and All of Us’ at the The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery showcases her drawings and prints from the last decade.
free entry
StrangeForms Festival returns for its 10th edition, bringing two weird and wonderful days of math-rock, post-rock, post-metal to Brudenell Social Club.
from £22.00
Blue Rinse is a busy and affordable vintage shop in the centre Leeds. Alongside their traditional lines of vintage sweaters, brights, and sportswear is a range exclusively featuring fabrics recycled locally.
It’s no surprise that this is a popular part of Leeds nightlife as there is plenty to entertain with video screens, arcade games, TV/movie props, memorabilia, and film nights.
Independent record shop and label bringing an expertly curated selection of vinyl to Leeds Corn Exchange.
The Leeds Corn Exchange is a Victorian building that dates back to 1864, now a vibrant hub for independent retailers, artisans, and food stalls
Tribe Records returns after a 4 year gap with a new store stocking house, techno, electro, reggae, dancehall, disco, world, dnb, bass & beats.
Reworked clothing and old-school designer pieces, Best offers two floors of style in the heart of Leeds.
Vegan street food pop-up serving up a spectacular array of down & dirty dishes.
White Cloth Hall is a new food and drink project, based in a Grade II listed venue in Leeds city centre.
Little Tokyo is a Japanese restaurant in Leeds featuring cushions in the ground for diners to sit on while eating.
Pop Boutique is a vintage chain store with branches across the North, selling furniture and kitsch for those passionate about times gone by.
DaDaFest’s 40th anniversary line-up, contemporary reimaginings and outlandish fringe, check out our top theatre picks for spring onwards.
Street art, LGBTQ+ History Month, and the first film festivals of the year are amongst our cinema highlights this month.
We’re championing all things underground this month, with a selection of gigs and festivals that embrace the strange.
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
Not long now, spring is on its way but wave goodbye to winter with some of the North's best food and drink.
Cinematic sets, 90s nightclub photography and even new gallery - we have a great mix of exhibitions for you this month.
As we edge towards spring we take a look at the best events and activities for families, from theatre to festivals, dinosaur adventures to family raves.
Some of our favourite leftfield live literature regulars are back with their first events of the year – we’ve picked a weird and wonderful heap we think you’ll love.
