Serf is an artist-led community and project space in Leeds, setup in 2016 by a group of artists and friends who required studio space but also an open, inclusive and communal space to make work, encourage peer-to-peer learning and provide opportunities for early-career artists.
It facilitates a brilliantly eclectic, ‘non-curated’ programme of exhibitions.
A vibrant show packed with soul, inspired by the life of Nina Simone and featuring many of her iconic songs performed live.
from £25.00
Director Tinuke Craig joins forces with leading theatre company Headlong for a fresh new production of A Raisin in the Sun.
from £15.00
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
Lubaina Himid gathers works which question the inclusivity of the urban environment in Leeds Art Gallery’s show ‘Found Cities, Lost Objects’.
free entry
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
Take a journey through 300 years of pub and brewing history in Leeds, with a heritage Pub and brewery tour.
from £35.00
Improv at its most most unexpected. Join The Discount Comedy Checkout for their Leeds Comedy Pick and Mix.
from £8.00
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
The UK’s first social enterprise of its type, Art Hostel is a pioneering new project by East Street Arts.
42 The Calls is a modernised boutique hotel that sits beside the River Aire, minutes walk from the Royal Armouries Museum.
Tribe Records returns after a 4 year gap with a new store stocking house, techno, electro, reggae, dancehall, disco, world, dnb, bass & beats.
Crowd of Favours is a relaxed, welcoming restaurant and pub serving a great range of beers, spirits and locally sourced food.
A European style café/bar, exhibition space, record shop, hair salon and creative hangout tucked away on New York Street in Leeds…
White Cloth Hall is a new food and drink project, based in a Grade II listed venue in Leeds city centre.
The Leeds Corn Exchange is a Victorian building that dates back to 1864, now a vibrant hub for independent retailers, artisans, and food stalls
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.
Independent record shop and label bringing an expertly curated selection of vinyl to Leeds Corn Exchange.
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.
The go-to place in Leeds when it comes to vibrant Mexican food and tequila-based cocktails and special one-off menus.
Affecting contemporary performances and fresh, relevant takes on enduring classics, we pick out shows that help us scrutinise the world we live in.
From creative activities, poo-themed science and family theatre, check out our latest picks of fun things to do with the family.
Take a look at our top recommendations for restaurants and bars to check out this spring.
Gazing longingly towards the good times that will accompany the surely imminent sun, we take a look at the best music festivals coming up in Manchester and Salford.
Traditional painting takes a step back this month to make way for some excellent photography, sculpture and multimedia exhibitions around the North.
Try something new, explore somewhere different, learn a new skill with our tours and activities guide.
We've got lots of live literature to check out and plenty of other opportunities for writers and readers alike as the clocks go back...
Music and movies collide this month as we look at the best cinema events happening near you.
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.
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North to visit in 2024.
