Things to do this weekend in Leeds, Scotland and Halifax

Not sure what to do this weekend, here are a few ideas for those of my followers who live in or near to Leeds, Scotland and Halifax:

WIN a beer tasting & bao pairing or bag tickets to A Christmas Carol... This week... ·         7 new additions coming soon ·         The most exciting digital businesses in the region ·         The best noodles in Leeds ·         New zero waste store opens ·         Secret things you never knew existed ·         WIN a beer tasting & bao pairing ·         Cocktail masterclasses ·         WIN tickets to A Christmas Carol ·         Ghost hunting ·         The best fine dining restaurants in Leeds 7 Glorious New Openings Coming Soon to Leeds Hold on to your hats, because we've got some pretty gosh-darned exciting openings to tell you about this week. There's a date on the new ice rink, a big announcement about an underground street food den and an exciting new retro games arcade on the way. But that's just the tip of the iceberg.  What's On This Weekend in Leeds Take a Look Inside the Leeds City Region’s Most Exciting Digital Businesses From game-changing technology to incredible innovations, it's all going on inside the region's most exciting digital businesses. So join us as we step behind the scenes.  New to Leeds: The Jar Tree Leeds’ first zero waste shop is now open. The Jar Tree has a wonderful array of products, with everything from cereal and pulses to herbs, spices and nuts – but what makes it really exciting is their approach. They're trying to reduce waste by inviting you to bring your own containers or buy one of their glass jars. Where to Find the Best Noodles in Leeds 15 Secret Things You Never Even Knew Existed in Leeds Even if you've lived here for years, Leeds still has a few surprises up its sleeve. From the ghost village abandoned long ago to the anti-aircraft guns on an old farm and the grave of the first black circus owner, we're going to let you in on a few of the city's well-kept secrets.  The Best Cocktail Masterclasses in Leeds It's time to try your hand at mixology. What’s On This Weekend in Yorkshire WIN a Beer Tasting & Bao Pairing for 5 People at the New North Brewing Co. Tap Room Worth Over £100  The new North Brewing Co. Tap will have 24 revolving taps, filled with their own brews, made just one mile away, alongside British and international craft beers. Now, how would you like to check it out at an exclusive beer tasting? WIN 4 Tickets to the Northern Retelling of A Christmas Carol at Leeds Playhouse with Dinner at East 59th Worth Over £200 This November, Leeds Playhouse will bring their incredible take on A Christmas Carol home. Set on the Leeds docks, this is a wonderful reimagining of a classic tale with music, dance and a little festive magic.  Oh My! Dinner, Craft Beer & an Immersive Pop-up Opera for Just £17.50  Where to Go Ghost Hunting in Leeds Ever had a brush with the supernatural? The Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Leeds Whether you've got a special occasion coming up or just want to flex your culinary muscles, these are the restaurants to go to. They all take eating out to the next level with creative dishes, unusual flavours and artistic presentation. How many have you been to? Leeds’ Ultimate Platform for Brands Want to acquire new customers or grow your email database? Talk to us.  Leeds-List.com Tel: 0113 3200710 Email: enquiries@leeds-list.com Leeds Digital Magazines, Park House, Park Square West, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2PW.      Like     Tweet     Share     Forward

£48 million retail park opens on Saturday 13th October 2018... STREET FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT & TOP BRANDS – INTRODUCING THE SPRINGS The wait is over. The Springs will officially open on Saturday 13th October 2018 with a day of live entertainment and scrumptious eats from 10am to 4pm. There's something for everyone here, with stores like Next, Boots and H&M, alongside Nando's and Gino D’Acampo’s My Restaurant. But this Saturday, there will also be ribbon dancers, face painters, glitter artists and magicians. Plus, the first 50 people will get a free meal at their street food vans, and if you head to Outfit, you can get manicures, style advice and a chance to win all manner of goodies. Leeds-List.com in Partnership with The Springs Tel: 0113 3200710 Email: enquiries@leeds-list.com Leeds Digital Magazines, Park House, Park Square West, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2PW.

Music Galore @ Seven Some fabulous and varied music events over the next few days at Seven. On Friday 12 October, 7.30pm, the ever popular Biscuithead and the Biscuit Badgers return to Seven. Leeds most entertaining, educating, daring, deft, daft, and seriously surreal band you will ever have the pleasure of watching. With special guest, Rory James Scammell. Adv £10;  under 16s £5; otd £12.50; under 16s £7.50 On Saturday 13 October, 8pm, is the John Hackett Band. Progressive rock flute player, guitarist, keyboard player and singer, John is best known for his work with his brother Steve Hackett, former Genesis guitarist. Since 1975 he has recorded and toured with Steve world-wide, alongside a career as a solo flautist and session player. £11 adv / £13 on the door. On Sunday 14 October, 1.30-4pm, JazzLeeds presents Fini Bearman ‘This is Not America’  Fini is joined by pianist Tom Cawley and bassist Calum Gourlay, where they will be reimagining songs from the late, great songwriter of our time, David Bowie. £10 /£8 concessions NUS £5 As part of Irish Arts, The Gathering, on Monday 15 October, 8pm, Screen Seven presents Ken Loach film, The Wind That Shakes The Barley. Ireland 1919: workers unite to form volunteer guerrilla armies to face the ruthless 'Black and Tan' squads. Driven by a deep sense of duty and a love for his country, Damien abandons his career as a doctor and joins his brother, Teddy, in a dangerous and violent fight for freedom. £6 on the door. On Wednesday 17 October, 6-7pm, is Rush Hour Jazz – Ed Kainyek. Local legend on the Manchester jazz scene, Ed Kainyek cites Dexter Gordon, Charlie Parker, Joe Henderson, Phil Woods and Grover Washington as key influences, although his sound is truly his own. Joined by the Leeds Jazz Trio. Seven Bar. PWYF Also on Wednesday 17 October, 7.30pm, Irish Arts presents The Corner Boys by John MacKenna  This powerful play exposes the light and dark sides of rural Irish life in the sixties – the carnivals; the sodalities; the shenanigans, the humour and the desperation. This is a play filled with laughter and tragedy – a story of life and love in another time and yet a time that’s still alive in Irish memory. £10 adv /£12 otd Tickets for most events are found at  www.ticketsource.co.uk/sevenleeds/events Where not sold out, tickets are always available on the door. Every £ spent at Seven helps support high quality arts in a local setting. We look forward to seeing you at Seven very soon.

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Exquisite Embroidered Stories: Scottish Samplers exhibition opens soon Our new free exhibition Embroidered Stories: Scottish Samplers opens at the National Museum of Scotland on 26 October, showcasing an extraordinary collection of Scottish needlework from the 18th and 19th centuries. Made by girls and occasionally boys as part of their education, samplers are small pieces of needlework containing a wealth of information about education, family, religion and contemporary events. Through the stories they tell, this exhibition of Scottish samplers charts changes in morality, education and the industrialisation of Scottish society while also providing a fascinating insight into women’s history. Generously on loan from the Leslie B. Durst collection. read more Events across our museums Reach for the Skies Mon 15–Sun 21 Oct National Museum of Flight Take flight with an exciting range of bird-themed activities this half term at the National Museum of Flight. Enjoy daily creative crafts, science shows, storytelling, see magnificent bird of prey displays on 19, 20 & 21 October and discover the science behind a bird in flight. Elsewhere across the museum you can explore one of Europe’s best collections of aircraft and enjoy our family friendly interactive gallery Fantastic Flight. read more Go Wild in Autumn Mon 15–Sun 21 Oct National Museum of Rural Life Bring the family for a week of autumn activities. Enjoy welly walks, hands-on crafts and bird-themed activities, from bird meet and greets to the chance to make your own bird feeder with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. On Saturday and Sunday, City of Play return with their popular den-building sessions. On 31 October don't miss our free after hours event Halloween in the Countryside. read more Events at the National Museum of Scotland Chronicles  Sat 6 & Sun 7 Oct, National Museum of Scotland Scottish dance collective Project X (UK) and Thulani Rachia (UK/South Africa) present Chronicles, a new piece of dance theatre produced by the National Theatre of Scotland. This alternative audio guide and immersive performance lets audiences uncover hidden and re-imagined histories as they promenade through the Scottish Galleries. Read More Science Saturday Sat 13 Oct, National Museum of Scotland Enjoy science-themed hands-on activities, demonstrations and specialist talks at our regular Science Saturday events for all ages. This month we look at plastics, evolution and climate change. Sponsored by Scottish Power Foundation. Read more October Half Term Sun 14–Fri 19 Oct, National Museum of Scotland Inspired by our Natural World and Science and Technology collections, learn about sustainability and eco-friendly living at our half term family activities. read more Invisible Superheroes Sat 20 & Sun 21 Oct, National Museum of Scotland From bridges, roads and railways to clean water in our homes, enjoy a pop-up exhibition and activities exploring the work of the civil engineers who design, build and look after structures and systems that we all need in our everyday lives. read more A Punjabi Jewel in the British Crown? Tue 30 Oct, National Museum of Scotland Dr Chandrika Kaul, University of St Andrews, discusses the relationship between the British East India Company and the Sikh empire from the early 19th century, through the lives and legacy of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and his youngest son, Duleep. Read More Look who stopped by Ahead of the sell-out Big Scottish Pop Quiz, comedian and music fan Phill Jupitus dropped by to check out the Rip It Up exhibition and swot up on his Scottish pop knowledge. 'This is, hands down, the best exhibition about music I’ve ever seen in a museum.’ Phill Jupitus.  READ MORE Become a member today and enjoy free entry to our exhibitions Flight on film See the National Museum of Flight’s Concorde in The Wife In cinemas 28 September You may be surprised to learn that actors Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce and Christian Slater filmed a key scene for upcoming film The Wife on our very own Concorde at the National Museum of Flight in East Lothian. This month you can see our superstar aircraft on the big screen when The Wife is released in cinemas across the UK. Based on the bestselling book by Meg Wolitzer and with a cast that also includes Max Irons and Elizabeth McGovern, this gripping drama is a poignant, funny and emotional journey. Already receiving widespread critical acclaim, don't miss the film when it arrives in cinemas this Friday. watch the trailer Our mailing address is: National Museums Scotland Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF Copyright © 2018 National Museums Scotland, All rights reserved.

11-25 Oct Square Chapel Fundraiser Back to the 60's Friday 12 October, 7.30pm The members of Square Chapel invite you to get on your dancing shoes and join them for an evening of 60's music from Bingley four-piece band, The Sheratons. Plus more! Price: £12  (£5 membership holders) Book Now Silent Uproar presents A Super Happy Story  (About Feeling Super Sad) Friday 12 October, 8pm This hilarious cabaret musical about depression, explains, sings, and throws glitter about how it’s OK not to be OK. Price: Pay What You Can (£1-£20) Book Now Dirty Filthy Love + Q&A Saturday 13 October, 7.30pm We are delighted to be screening Dirty Filthy Love as part of OCD Awareness Week. This exclusive screening will be followed by a live Q&A with the co-writer of this film, actor Ian Puleston-Davies and Ashley Fulwood, CEO of OCD UK. Price: £8 Book Now Sealegs Puppet Theatre presents Little Bo Peep Sunday 14 October, 2.30pm Sing along to your favourite nursery rhymes in Sea Legs Puppet Theatre’s fabulous Tenth Anniversary show. Featuring magnificent puppets, fantastic scenery and of course lots of music. Price: £8 Book Now Limbik Theatre presents The Forecast Thursday 18 October, 8pm Four women from four corners of the globe float in mid-air (literary). The mesmerising, gripping show feature stories, songs, secrets and shadows. Price: £12 (£10 concession & £5 for under 25's) Book Now Halifax Philharmonic Club present Notos Quartet Friday 19 October, 7.30pm The Notos Quartet perform masterpieces as well as rediscovering lost and forgotten works. This concert features: Hans Gal Piano Quartet No.2, Schubert Adagio & Rondo Concertante and Brahms Piano Quartet No.1. Price: £19-£2 Book Now Horrible Histories: The Gorgeous Georgians Sunday 21 October, 2.30pm The musicians of Eboracum Baroque join Horrible Histories author, Terry Deary to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Horrible Histories. They will take you on a journey through Georgian England and expect a gruesome tale or two along the way! Price: £10 Book Now Lunchtime Recital Music for Horn and Voice Tuesday 23 October, 12.30pm Prepare to be delighted by this unique combination of the mellow toned horn and rich timbre of the contralto voice in an interesting programme of music ranging from Wagner and Delius to Flanders & Swann! Price: £5 (£4.50 members) Book Now Gracefool Collective presents This Really Is Too Much Thursday 25 October, 8pm Raucous, provocative and laugh-out-loud funny, this genre-busting performance reveals the downright absurd realities of life as a 3-dimensional, high definition, water-drinking, salad-eating, woman in modern society. Price: £12 (£10 concession & £5 for under 25's) Book Now Coming Soon! The Battle of the Ancre and Advance of the Tanks Sunday 25 November, 2.30pm & 7.30pm This show features a live score from Orchestra of Square Chapel and an introduction from Laura Rossi (original composer) & Dr Toby Haggith (Imperial War Museum). This visual, musical experience not to be missed! Price: £11 Book Now