Blue Rinse
Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor
Blue Rinse are one of the big boys of vintage shops, with outlets scattered all across the North. And for good reason, their shops are piled high with excellent quality items at a reasonable price.
What's on near Blue Rinse
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Dear Evan Hansen at Leeds Grand Theatre
A new production of the multi award-winning musical is set to tour the UK from autumn 2024, venues include Leeds Grand Theatre, Liverpool Empire and Palace Theatre Manchester.
from £31.00
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A Raisin in the Sun at Leeds Playhouse
Director Tinuke Craig joins forces with leading theatre company Headlong for a fresh new production of A Raisin in the Sun.
from £15.00
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Re: Loaded at The Royal Armouries Museum
Re: Loaded at The Royal Armouries Museum asks audiences to reconsider the symbolism and meaning of guns when they undergo a process of ornamentation.
free entry
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Leeds Heritage Pub & Brewery Tour
Take a journey through 300 years of pub and brewing history in Leeds, with a heritage Pub and brewery tour.
from £35.00
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The Rescue: A Gecko Production at the Riley Theatre
Told with Gecko’s trademark visceral and poetic style, The Rescue is a story about heroes, monsters and the fight for survival.
from £12.00
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Fragile Microbiomes at Thackray Museum of Medicine
Visit Thackray Museum of Medicine to see the results of an unlikely artistic collaboration between artefacts and bacteria in ‘Fragile Microbiomes’ by bio artist Anna Dumitriu.
from £8.95
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Colours Uncovered at Harewood House
Explore colour through an amazing range of artefacts at ‘Colours Uncovered’, a new exhibition at Harewood House, from colour theory and pigment to classical painting and contemporary textiles. from £12.00
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Kim Lim: Space, Rhythm & Light at The Hepworth Wakefield
‘Kim Lim: Space, Rhythm & Light’ celebrates the groundbreaking legacy of a forgotten giant of British sculpture.
from £10Where to go near Blue Rinse
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Released Records Leeds
Independent record shop and label bringing an expertly curated selection of vinyl to Leeds Corn Exchange.
Leeds
Wire Club in Leeds
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.
Leeds
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
Leeds
Best Leeds
Reworked clothing and old-school designer pieces, Best offers two floors of style in the heart of Leeds.
Leeds
Knave’s Kitchen
Vegan street food pop-up serving up a spectacular array of down & dirty dishes.
Leeds
LIVIN’Italy Dough House
Authentic Italian pizza and skillfully-made cocktails at this new Italian restaurant on Cloth Hall Street in the centre of Leeds.
Leeds
Pop Boutique Leeds
Pop Boutique is a vintage chain store with branches across the North, selling furniture and kitsch for those passionate about times gone by.
Leeds
White Cloth Hall
White Cloth Hall is a new food and drink project, based in a Grade II listed venue in Leeds city centre.
Leeds
Little Tokyo Restaurant
Little Tokyo is a Japanese restaurant in Leeds featuring cushions in the ground for diners to sit on while eating.
Leeds
Tribe Records Leeds
Tribe Records returns after a 4 year gap with a new store stocking house, techno, electro, reggae, dancehall, disco, world, dnb, bass & beats.
Leeds
HOME Leeds
HOME is a fine dining restaurant in Leeds, launched in 2017 by Masterchef semi-finalist Elizabeth Cottam and Michelin-starred Head Chef Mark Owens.
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