Things to do this weekend in Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Scotland, Ireland and more

 Got plans for the weekend? Here are a few ideas of things to do this weekend in Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Scotland, Ireland and more:

Give us 5 minutes for a chance to win £150 of Trinity Leeds vouchers! This week...   ·         7 new openings coming soon ·         A ballet so sensational you won't believe it's real ·         The best Sunday lunches in Leeds ·         Discover a sustainable city centre community ·         10 unusual things to do in Yorkshire ·         Change your life with a postgrad at Leeds Beckett ·         Top sushi restaurants and Japanese eats ·         7 photogenic walks   7 Wondrous New Openings Coming Soon to Leeds Ready for some more wonderful newness? Get ready for a cracking Korean restaurant, a landmark Italian eatery, chicken that's beyond finger lickin', Punjabi street food, an exciting Asian food concept from The Ivy and a city centre pop-up from a renowned cheesemonger. Too much grub? Burn it off at a new Bear Grylls-approved community gym!     What's On This Weekend in Leeds   Casanova is So Sensational, You Won’t Believe it’s Real Incredible choreography and music is just the beginning of what makes Northern Ballet's production of Casanova so special. This is a side of him  you've never heard or seen before, and it's the hottest ticket in Leeds!     The Best Sushi & Japanese Restaurants in Leeds Feast on the very best in sushi, sashimi, udon, tataki, nigiri, maki and more with this round-up of the finest Japanese joints in the city. Get your chopsticks ready for luscious lunches and multi-course banquets. Arigato!     The Ultimate Leeds Theatre Guide   Where to Get the Best Sunday Lunch in Leeds  Roast beef dressed with the sweet caress of gravy, juicy chicken underneath a glistening, crispy skin and gargantuan Yorkshire puddings. Did we mention rustling roast potatoes? Get your fill of fabulous Sunday feasts in the peerless pubs and restaurants of Leeds.     Got 60 Seconds? Fill out our quick survey for a chance to WIN £150 worth of Trinity Leeds vouchers. It'll only take a minute!     15 Leeds Bars That Live & Breathe Music   Find Out How a Postgraduate Course at Leeds Beckett University Can Kickstart Your Career at Their Open Day Whether you want to change career, give your current one a boost or find a new speciality, you can do it all at Leeds Beckett University. Head along to their free Open Day to find out more, ask questions and tour the campus.     How Citu Makes City Centre Living Sustainable & Why There’s Never Been a Better Time to Buy Than Now The Climate Innovation District in Leeds city centre is a unique community of sustainable townhouses and apartments – and they've just released their biggest batch of stunning new riverside homes that are sure to get snapped up fast.     The People Who Made Leeds What it is Today   7 Incredibly Photogenic Walks Within an Hour of Leeds     10 Unusual Things To Do in Yorkshire Fancy doing something out of the ordinary? Want a break from the old routine? Look no further – here be the adventures ye seek. There's caving, spooky tours of York, llama trekking, F4 Phantom jet simulators and the joys of the truly peculiar Forbidden Corner.      We're hiring a Senior Account Manager Come and join the team at Leeds-List. This is an exciting account handling role based in the centre of Leeds. Learn more        Share     Tweet     Share     Forward   Leeds-List.com Tel: 0113 3200710  Email: enquiries@leeds-list.com  Leeds Digital Magazines, Park House, Park Square West, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2PW.

 

What's On / February   Newsletter February 2022   Dust away the January blues with our February line up of Mishap Comedy, Murder Mysteries, Magic and Music.   We're excited to start our new season of theatre with TV talent taking to our stage, family friendly performances, another instalment of the Crimes... series and, Carriageworks regular The Shoecake Comedy Club.  We will be hosting two new performances from the Leeds Community Arts Network, and entertainment from the comfort of your own home with our online suggestions. Keep scrolling for an exciting literary announcement below.   See you soon, Carriageworks Theatre     One Night Only     The Shoecake Comedy Club - Fri 4th Feb -   The Shoecake Comedy Club makes a welcome return this month with their 100% raw improvisation.  Headlined by The Discount Comedy Checkout, you can expect to see TV favourites Chris Lumb, Natalie Smeaton and Phil Smith, starring alongside Eddie French, Tom King and Mandy McCarthy. There will also be a fantastic selection of stand up featuring Freddie Hayes, Silham Shazad, Emma Thompson and Richard Pulsford.   More info →     Crimes, Camera, Action - Tue 22nd Feb -     The comedy continues as the multi-award-winning New Old Friends are back with another instalment in their hugely popular Crimes… series of comedy thrillers directed by James Farrell, Associate Director of the Olivier award-winning West End hit The 39 Steps. Crimes, Camera, Action whisks the audience to golden-era Hollywood and introduces a new lead detective, a world-weary, hardboiled private eye in the mould of Humphrey Bogart: meet Stan Shakespeare.   The case? A screen starlet is stabbed as a result of a prop mix-up on set, setting in motion a typically fast-paced and hilarious chain of events that sees a cast of four exceptional comic actors tackle a host of madcap characters, the quickest of quick changes, lightning fast word play and a thrilling plot driving the action at breakneck pace.   "The Crimes… saga is one to always catch when in town” British Theatre Guide (on Crimes in Egypt) More info →     Ben Hart: Wonder - Thur 24th Feb -     Britain’s Got Talent 2019 finalist, West End star and multi award-winning magician Ben Hart makes his Leeds debut at Carriageworks.   Described by David Walliams as “the living embodiment of magic”, Ben has recently played to royalty, heads of state and celebrities, in West End theatres, international arenas and on dozens of UK and international TV appearances, including his own series on BBC Three, The One Show and BBC One’s Now You See It.   Expect his most mind-blowing and exciting magic in a show that shines a light on magic, life, the universe and the darkest corners of your imaginations. With the simplest of props, using the objects and minds of the audience, Ben Hart conjures an altogether new kind of magic.   More info →     Leeds Community Arts Network      Leeds Community Arts Network serves up a feast of comedy this February.     Dinner   Wed 9th - Sat 12th Feb   Leeds Arts Centre presents Dinner. Moira Buffini's delicious, satirical black comedy serves up a smorgasbord of vengeance, passion and deceit with provocation and venom, plated up in generous helpings in hostess Paige’s pursuit for the dinner from hell. Will Paige’s dishing out of just desserts prove fruitless, or can she have her cake and eat it…?   This show is a community arts group production.   More info →   Agatha Crusty and the Murder Mystery Dinner   Wed 23rd - Sat 26th Feb   Cosmopolitan Players presents Derek Webb's Agatha Crusty and the Murder Mystery Dinner. Geoffrey and Caroline Robertson host a murder mystery dinner party, however a real murder takes place! Who did it? Laughter and mystery are served alongside each other with a mysterious death to be solved.   This show is a community arts group production.   More info →     Family Friendly     I Spy With My Little Eye - Sat 26th Feb -   The People's Theatre Company presents I Spy With My Little Eye, based on the picture book by Steven Lee.         Molly and Bingo the puppy would like you to join them for a very special “I Spy With My Little Eye” party to celebrate Molly's sixth birthday. With all your favourite sing along songs and lots of games to play, it's going to be the best party ever!   "Perfect for Families" What's On Stage *****        "I Spy With My Little Eye lots of very happy children" Mumsworld ***** More info →     So You Think You Know About Dinosaurs...?!   - Sun 27th Feb -   So You Think You Know About Dinosaurs is the hit stage show starring dinosaur aficionado Dr Ben Garrod. Get ready to go on an exciting pre-historic adventure as Ben explores the biggest, deadliest and weirdest predators that ever roamed the planet.   Pitting the knowledge of unwitting adults against their all-knowing kids, Dr Ben presents an interactive, educational and highly entertaining show using film footage from the BBC’s Planet Dinosaur.   More info →     Online       The INDIs Film Festival - Fri 18th - Sun 20th Feb -   The INDIs Film Festival returns for its 10th year. With a jam-packed programme entirely online, come along to panel discussions, workshops, and events dedicated to inspiring emerging film talent and help shape the future of the film industry.   All of our films from the festival will be available on the Leeds Film Player until the 20th March, giving you even more chance to enjoy the event.      For more information about bookings and the full programme, follow the link below.   More Info →     Leeds Lit Festival     We'll be loud for literature in March. Look out for our next newsletter about how we are supporting Leeds Lit Fest this year! The Carriageworks is one of nine Leeds-based creative arts organisation hosting a range of workshops and exciting performances from Scary Little Girls, the Commoners Choir and a special, literature edition of Shoecake Comedy.   The festival kicks off with the Children and Family Festival at Leeds Central Library on Saturday 26th February, and continues until Sunday 6th March.  Follow the link below for more information about Leeds Lit Fest's full programme. More info →     Carriageworks Theatre Millennium Square Leeds, LS2 3AD Box Office | 0113 376 0318 carriageworkstheatre.co.uk

Goodbye February Blues @ Seven Tonight, tickets for jaw-dropping guitar player, Martyn Joseph, are sold out - but there are tickets available for Sunday 6th February 1.30-4pm  Jazz Leeds – James Mainwairing Quartet. This is a Leeds supergroup of improvisers playing music of the jazz masters in their own style – a must for lovers of free jazz. £10 full / £8 conc. Under 25s £5. Fast becoming a Seven favourite, on Wednesday 9th February, 6:- 7:15 pm, it is Seven Live – Rowland Jones Growing up in the 60s and influenced by ’John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton, Rowland Jones has played with rock bands, big bands, folk-rock bands and even toured with bands like Limmie and the Family Cookin’ and The Exciters. PWYF, Seven Bar. Also on Wednesday 9th February, 7.30pm, the monthly outing for The Discount Comedy Checkout. Prepare yourself for a night of hilarious improvised comedy - no show is the same and is created by you, the audience! "This doesn’t mean we hound you – it’s literally join in if you want to." £10.   On Thursday 10th February, 7.30pm,  JazzLeeds – Joe Tatton Group with Gareth Lockrane. Joe Tatton, keyboard player for many years with UK/US funk/soul jazz kings New Mastersounds, is coming with a fantastic line-up to Seven Arts, including special guest, Gareth Lockrane, noted for his dazzling flute playing. £16 full/ £14 conc, £8 under 25. The long-awaited return on Friday 11th February, 8pm, of  Voodoo Room – A Night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream, This band delivers all-time great numbers, with the true passion and energy worthy of these true masterpieces. This show is beyond any tribute, its a celebration of pure power trio class!! £15. On Sunday 13th February, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm, JazzLeeds – Jasmine Quintet. Jasmine is a saxophone-led quintet from Leeds, with music composed by saxophonist Jasmine Whalley, performing a blend of Jazz and Hip-Hop which creates a unique and current sound  £10 full / £8 conc. Under 25s £5. Also, we have quizzes on Sunday 6th & 13th February, 7pm. The Sunday Quiz, is a great way to end the weekend with friends and family. £5 per team, with prizes. And, don't forget, Seven has teamed up with Canteen, Wednesday- Sunday, so your favourite pizzas can be ordered at Seven and zipped across the road. We  look forward to seeing you at Seven very soon. Every £ spent at Seven helps support high quality arts in a local setting.  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2022 Seven Arts Leeds, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Seven Arts Leeds 31(a) Harrogate Road Chapel Allerton Leeds, West Yorkshire LS7 3PD United Kingdom

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Up Next…. This February half term it’s panto time again, Drama Unlimited are delighted to be returning to the Bradford Playhouse this year with Bradford’s Largest amateur pantomime. Follow the adventures of Dick Whittington in this tale, which takes us from Old London town to the shores of Morocco as Dick, Alice and the Alderman Fitzwarren seek their fortune. See the streets of London paved with gold as the stage of the Playhouse is paved with song, magic, excitement and jokes galore! So let fairy Bow Bells sprinkle her fairy magic on you this season and come enjoy this fantastic Pantomime adventure! Also Coming soon…. Book Now… Copyright (C) 2022 The Bradford Playhouse. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: The Bradford Playhouse 4 - 12 Chapel Street Little Germany Bradford, Brd BD1 5DL United Kingdom

What's on at Pictureville Welcome to this week's film listings for Pictureville Cinema. This week we feel the heat in the kitchen with head chef Stephen Graham and Licorice Pizza returns to our big screen in 35mm print. Please help us to keep everyone safe by wearing a face covering when in our cinemas, unless you are exempt, or eating and drinking. Love cinema? Don’t forget that you can receive free and discounted cinema tickets, plus money off in our bar and shop by becoming a Pictureville member.   WEEKLY LISTINGS (4 FEBRUARY – 10 FEBRUARY)   FULL WEEKLY LISTINGS     BOILING POINT (15) Fri, Sat, Sun, Wed 18.30; Thu 11.00   BOOK NOW     BELFAST (12A) Sat, Wed, 16.00; Thu 19.30   BOOK NOW   IMAX: MOONFALL (12A) Fri, Sat, Sun, Wed 19.00   BOOK NOW     THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH (15) Fri, Thu 16.00; Sun 19.30   BOOK NOW   KIDS' CLUB: MOANA (PG) Sat, Sun 10.30   BOOK NOW     LICORICE PIZZA (15) (35MM) Fri, Sat, Wed 19.30; Sun 16.00   BOOK NOW     IMAX     IMAX 3D: ANTARCTICA (U)   BOOK NOW   IMAX 3D: BEAUTIFUL PLANET (U)   BOOK NOW     IMAX 3D: SUPERPOWER DOGS (U)   BOOK NOW   IMAX 3D: WALKING WITH DINOSAURS   BOOK NOW     IMAX 3D: BORN TO BE WILD (U)   BOOK NOW   COMING SOON     IMAX: THE BEATLES: GET BACK - THE ROOFTOP CONCERT (12A) Screening from 11 February Tickets are on sale now for The Beatles’ unforgettable 1969 rooftop concert, remastered exclusively for the IMAX screen by acclaimed film-maker Peter Jackson.   BOOK NOW         © National Science and Media Museum 2022 National Science and Media Museum, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1NQ (as part of the Science Museum Group) is an exempt charity under the Second Schedule of the Charities Act of 1960 and is recognised as charitable by HM Revenue and Customs.

 

Get rid of those January blues with these fantastic shows!   Click here to visit our website |      It's finally time to treat yourself again! You've made it through the 1,000 days of January and what better way to celebrate than with a trip to the theatre!   This month we're bringing you wonderful family fun, captivating drama, music, dance, circus, comedy and so much more. We've handpicked some top shows that we think you'll love below.    All shows listed and more can be found on our website, click here to see our full What's On schedule.       MUSIC   Sat 5 February    A Tribute To The Rat Pack    Be transported back to the Rat Pack heyday by the incredible Northern Swing Orchestra. The Leeds based, sixteen piece Big Band promise an evening not to be missed of timeless classics, brilliant musicianship and fun!   Also appearing with three top vocalists, the show will feature some much-loved classic songs including Me and My Shadow, Ain't That A Kick In The Head, The Lady Is A Tramp and many more.        DANCE   Tue 8 February   THE BAND   Sandy and Bruno met in the Seventies. She was fame hungry, he was doomed to follow her. As one-hit wonders, this is their story of their big come-back. A quirky and humorous display of desperate ambition and blind affection told through awe-inspiring dance, theatre and circus.       COMEDY   Wed 9 - Thu 10 February    Eric & Ern   A brilliant homage to Morecambe and Wise, from the Olivier Award nominated duo Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens, full of those famous comedy routines, sketches and songs. "You have the giddy out of time illusion that you are watching the legendary double-act live" - The Independent       DRAMA   Thu 17 - Fri 18 February   Dracula   Thought Dracula was just a story? Think again! When James Gaddas (Bad Girls, Coronation Street, Medics) comes across Bram Stoker's original handwritten copy while working on a satellite channel TV show, what he reads chills him to the bone...       COMEDY   Fri 18 February   how to live a jellicle life   ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Witty, unique and sidesplittingly funny" - Theatre Reviews UK. Come along for a silly, ridiculous, very queer and unquestionably jellicle time as this one man comedic parody celebrates one of the biggest cinematic flops of recent years; 2019 movie musical cats.       TOURS   Sat 19 February   Tea & Tour   Step into the limelight in our special backstage theatre tour that gives you the unique opportunity to take in all the stories of our historic building along with a behind-the-scenes sneak peek, all guided by one of our expert team!       SPOKEN WORD & TALKS   Mon 21 February    Attic Stories   Calling all word lovers, the monthly night of words returns! Hosted by award-winning Canadian poet, Rose Condo, the evening will also feature special guest poet, Lynn Walton. Want to get involved? Open mic spots are available - just sign up on the night!       FAMILY   Thu 24 February   Milkshake! Live   Joined by some of his favourite Milkshake! friends plus two Milkshake! Presenters creating the most dazzling show you have ever seen! The spectacular new show is packed with plenty of laughter, audience interaction and great fun  to get everyone up on their feet.     Lawrence Batley Theatre Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, HD1 2SP Box Office: 01484 430528         Company No. 01504033 | Charity No. 510693 | Kirklees Theatre Trust is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee

Duncansby Stacks, John O'Groats 11 MUST-VISIT PLACES FOR 2022 It's time to rediscover the joys of travel, and Scotland is waiting for you. Uncover the must-see places that should be top of your list. Where will you visit next Karen? See more Turnberry Ayrshire & Arran Escape to the west coast for a break filled with wellness, outdoor and foodie experiences.  Find out more Montrose The Angus Tour Create your own adventure with trip ideas for the tranquil north-east area. Start planning Dunrobin Castle, Golspie Slow down and experience So much more than just a driving route, don't miss all the North Coast 500 has to offer. Get inspiration Kitchen Coos and Ewes, Newton Stewart 10 of the best tours Not sure where to start with a touring holiday in Scotland? We're here to help with our handy guide. Explore tours   Stirling Castle Your tour, your way See Scotland like a local. Book a tour completely tailored for you by the Scottish Tourist Guides Association Book now Scalpsie Bay Alternatives to the NC500 Discover some lesser-known road trips that are just as thrilling as the famous North Coast 500. Explore routes Belmont House, Unst Budget-friendly options We've pulled together a list of some of our favourite lodges and cottages, so you can easily plan a break with friends or family. See options About Travel Regions History Whisky VisitScotland, 94 Ocean Drive, Edinburgh EH6 6JH VisitScotland Communications VAT No. 945 652106

What’s happening in Edinburgh in February 2022             January, the month that seems to last forever is at long last over! Snowdrops are starting to appear in parks and gardens, and slowly but surely the days are starting to stay lighter for longer - a happy sign that spring is on its way. And so, with a spring in our step let’s jump straight into all that Edinburgh has to offer this month.   Explore Edinburgh in February               What’s on in Edinburgh this month     With a mix of online & outdoor celebrations, why not join in one of the many Chinese New Year celebrations, which this year is attributed to the tiger. Or discover more about the area’s natural scenery and wildlife, with either a Wildlife Walk along the North Berwick coast, or a Snowdrops and Spring Interest Walk within the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens. Music lover in the family? Be sure not to miss all the fun-filled musical adventures of favourite dog-and-cat duo, Stan and Mabel – live! Or have your funny bones tickled as The Edinburgh International Improv Festival returns with the best in improvisational theatre.   Book tickets now 🐯               The Month of Love     If the very thought of Valentine’s Day sends shivers down your spine, this year why not try some alternative ways to celebrate the most romantic day of the year - like exploring Edinburgh’s darker side. From underground tours to hotels with a ghostly presence, we’ve got some suggestions to make your heart skip a beat!   Explore Dark Edinburgh 🖤               Have a Great Day Out     Looking for some fun and inexpensive ways to chase away the winter blues? Running until 18 February, save up to 50% at participating visitor attractions and experiences with VisitScotland’s Great Days Out. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie, an outdoors person, an animal lover or a history buff, there’s an array of fantastic Edinburgh attractions taking part.   Let’s go exploring 🐼               Edinburgh’s Friendliest Family Hotels     With half-term just round the corner, you may be planning a trip to our magnificent city and looking for some family friendly hotel suggestions. From rubber ducks to bedtime milk & cookies, a warm welcome awaits at these Edinburgh hotels!   Time for Bed 🥛 🍪               New Exhibitions Coming to Edinburgh in 2022     From the formal portraits of the Old Masters to cutting edge modern art installations, Edinburgh has played host to a variety of breathtaking and mesmerising exhibitions in the past. And 2022 is no exception – take a look at some of the awe-inspiring exhibitions coming to the city this year.   Feed your creative imagination 🎨               Resident Rewards Edinburgh     The start of a new month = a new Resident Reward! This month, join Mercat Tours as they bring the city’s stories to life. Exclusively available to Edinburgh residents – save 50% on their Edinburgh Outlander Experience or Treasures Of The Old Town tours.   Book now 👑

 

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The Official Game of Thrones Studio Tour is now open in Northern Ireland!   Relive the greatest scenes of  Game of Thrones™ and delve deep into the making of the series, only at the Official Game of Thrones Studio Tour, now open in Banbridge, Northern Ireland. Whether a movie buff or a curious explorer, step behind the scenes and discover the fascinating world of props, costumes and special effects used to create the most epic scenes on Game of Thrones. Located at the acclaimed series’ original filming location at Linen Mill Studios, the Official Game of Thrones Studio Tour will transport fans into the very heart of Westeros to see breathtaking imagery, captivating sets, original props and costumes and more behind-the-scenes elements from the hit HBO series. Have you planned your visit?     Join our community! Check out amazing photos from fellow travellers and share your own! Get social. Follow us. Explore Ireland> Trip Ideas> Things to do> Accommodation> .

 

Out of this world...     Out of this world... They're superstars of the Wild Atlantic Way and have even had a cameo role in Star Wars. Yes, we're talking about County Kerry's otherworldly Skellig Islands! Plan your trip!   Traditional Irish Food Where to enjoy traditional Irish foods in Dublin and Belfast, with a contemporary edge. Find out more   The charm of Connemara This corner of western Ireland is famous for its dramatic landscapes, but it's the enduring traditions, pretty villages and love of the Irish language that makes Connemara an unforgettable place to visit. Take me there   Loughareema in County Antrim vanishes and reappears on its own! A geological wonder, it's a chalk sinkhole that fills up when rain washes peat into the hole!   Join our community! Check out amazing photos from fellow travellers and share your own!   Get social. Follow us. Explore Ireland> Trip Ideas> Things to do> Accommodation>

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Creative Kirklees Newsletter 02 February 2022 We have lots of new classes on Creative Kirklees from Globe Arts in Slaithwaite - from drawing to printmaking, fused glass to ceramics, there are lots of opportunities to try something new. If you work in textiles in Kirklees get yourself onto Made in Kirklees. Part of WOVEN, Made in Kirklees aims to become an online one-stop-shop for people to find & discover the amazing richness and textiles industry still thriving in Kirklees, from the small creative artist to the retailers through to the large manufacturers.  Take a look and start promoting your work. The deadline for the Kirklees strand of the Let’s Create Jubilee Fund has been extended to 11 February.  If you’re a voluntary and community organisations and want to put on creative activities for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June, there is still time to apply. Have you heard about the PACE project? It’s a new initiative for Kirklees, designed to help young people access career opportunities in the creative sector. If you’re aged 16-25, living in Kirklees and interested in a career in the creative sector, then the PACE project is for you! Finally, a reminder that the Mrs Sunderland Festival starts this weekend. In its 133rd year, it’s one of the largest festivals of music, speech and drama in the country – not to be missed.    Events Sun 13 Feb 2022 Byram Arcade Craft Fair Feb 2022 By popular demand the craft fair at the amazing Victorian Byram Arcade is back every second Sunday of the month 10am - 4pm. Come and find handmade gifts, and goodies made by local makers, crafters, and artists. For...   Sun 06 Feb 2022 Come and Sing Faure's Requiem Adult Singing Workshop A Workshop & Concert on the performance of Faure's Requiem Workshop Leader: Thom Meredith Thom is well known throughout the North of England as conductor of the celebrated Colne Valley Male Voice Choir and across...   Fri 11 Feb 2022 Constructive Conversations Workshop with HATCH HATCH Projects (WOVEN Curators) are running a workshop to provides practical tools to enable you to articulate concerns clearly and therefore resolve issues quickly before they escalate. Good communication enables us ...   Wed 02 to Sat 05 Feb 2022 (4 days) Dark Sublime Dark Sublime is a fictional British sci-fi series that ran on ITV from 1979 to 1981, trying to outdo its contemporaries - Doctor Who, Battlestar Galactica and Star Trek - on a shoestring budget, by featuring tropes like ...   Sun 13 Feb 2022 Electric Theatre Cinema presents: Minari (12a) A tender and sweeping story about what roots us, Minari follows a Korean-American family that moves to an Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream. The family home changes completely with the arrival of their ...   Sat 08 Jan to Sat 19 Feb 2022 (1 month) Flightless Bird by Philip Beverley A mini-exhibition of paintings and poetry: “Philip Beverley—a bloke so good at art he can paint himself from behind.” Beautiful paintings from an irreverent soul.   Sun 06 to Sat 26 Feb 2022 (3 weeks) Huddersfield Mrs Sunderland Festival One of the largest festivals of music, speech and drama in the country, the Mrs Sunderland Festival is in its 133rd year. In 2020 over 4000 performers took part in workshops, concerts and classes and we hope to see simi...   Wed 09 to Thu 10 Feb 2022 (2 days) Ian Ashpitel & Jonty Stephens as Eric & Ern For all the family from 8 to 108 Eric and Ern is a brilliant homage to Morecambe and Wise crammed full of those famous comedy sketches, from Grieg’s Piano Concerto, Mr Memory…’Arsenal’, to the paper bag trick! From th...   Sat 12 Feb 2022 Macrame Demo with Darn It! Workshops Throughout February and March Thread RePublic will be holding a pop up shop upstairs at Fair Trader in Holmfirth! Pop along Saturday mornings 10-12 for a chat with us as we demonstrate different upcycling and sustainable...   Wed 02 Feb 2022 NEW PAINTING WORKSHOPS for 2022! NEW PAINTING WORKSHOPS starting February 2022! My new ‘Painting for Well-being’ workshops will take place at The Wesley Centre, Almondbury Methodist Church, Huddersfield, HD5 8XJ, on the first Wednesday of each month...   Mon 14 Feb 2022 Organ Concert: Gordon Stewart and Tom Osborne (Trumpet) Part of the Kirklees Concert Season 2021/22 Gordon Stewart makes a welcome return to the Town Hall for his farewell concert as Kirklees Borough Organist but also as newly-appointed Organist Emeritus. He is accompanie...   Sat 05 Feb 2022 Pattern Cutting Demo with pocket Throughout February and March Thread RePublic will be holding a pop up shop upstairs at Fair Trader in Holmfirth! Pop along Saturday mornings 10-12 for a chat with us as we demonstrate different upcycling and sustainable...   Sun 06 Feb 2022 Shhh! Cinema presents: Riders of Justice (15) Our next Shhh! Cinema screening at Magic Rock Tap - Sunday 6 February, 6:00pm start. "Brutal, sad, funny, and disarmingly sweet-natured, "Riders of Justice" is not so much a revenge movie as a movie about revenge." - ...   Tue 08 Feb 2022 THE BAND With striking aesthetics and a rousing soundtrack, award-winning performance company Levantes Dance Theatre present THE BAND, a quirky and humorous display of desperate ambition and blind affection told through awe-inspi...   Thu 17 Feb 2022 The Jewellery of Rene Lalique The Jewellery of Rene Lalique: Lecture delivered by Nicholas Merchant. Better known as a manufacturer of unique Art Deco Glass, Lalique was also a jeweller of great imagination and skill. His work which features the s...   Thu 10 Feb 2022 Tunes & Talk: ALI BULLIVENT Come and join us for tunes and talk with a featured artist each month. Watch this space for artist announcement each month.   Fri 04 Feb to Fri 01 Apr 2022 (2 months) Unprescritpive, Dwell Time Press Dwell Time Central, 7-9 Market Avenue, Huddersfield HD1 2BB Every other Friday, commencing Friday 4 February, 12-4pm Drop in, free, all welcome Join Dwell Time Central, based at 7-9 Market Avenue, Huddersfield ...   Tue 01 to Mon 28 Feb 2022 (4 weeks) What's on in the Piazza - February 2022 Come and get creative with us at Temporary Contemporary this February. Take a look at this link below to see what artistic wonders are taking place and what art events are on offer in the Huddersfield Piazza during Febru...   Opportunities Tue 15 Mar 2022 Arts Council: Developing Your Creative Practice for individuals Arts Council England's Developing your Creative Practice (DYCP) fund supports individual cultural and creative practitioners to take the time to focus on their creative development. You can apply for grants between £2,00...   Mon 28 Feb 2022 CEO & Creative Director - Artlink Hull Artlink Hull is an arts and educational charity working with under-represented people to improve prospects and deliver positive social impacts. They do this through participatory arts projects, exhibitions, events and le...   Fri 18 Feb 2022 Creative Bubbles: Wilson's Republic Can you help to shape the future of your creative community across Kirklees? Wilson’s Republic would like to recruit a small number of participants from across the Kirklees district to help prototype a unique approach...   Mon 14 Feb 2022 Hotel Generation Open Call - young artist development programme Hotel Generation mentors the next generation of UK digital artists during the critical early stages of establishing a career in the arts.⁠ ⁠ arebyte’s yearly programme encourages young digital artists from regional UK ...   News Sun 30 Jan 2022 Come and join us! We are recruiting, and are especially interested to hear from tenors, basses and altos. Please get in touch for more information!   Wed 26 Jan 2022 Discovering the Treasures of the Spen Valley The Telegraph & Argus newspaper featured a double-paged spread on Sat 22nd Jan, entitled “Discovering the Treasures of the Spen Valley” which includes lots of interesting facts about the Spen Valley and some of the famou...   Tue 01 Feb 2022 Huddersfield’s first business community hub The retail unit, named Hello Huddersfield! has been created by Huddersfield BID (Business Improvement District) to welcome businesses and charities to offer meeting space, co-working opportunities and a shop front which ...   Sat 29 Jan 2022 Let’s Create Jubilee Fund, Kirklees deadline extended to 11 Feb The deadline for the Let’s Create Jubilee Fund in Kirklees has been extended to 11 February 2022. The Let’s Create Jubilee Fund will support voluntary and community groups to develop creative and cultural activities a...   Tue 01 Feb 2022 PACE: Participation in the Arts & Creative Economy Are you aged 16-25, living in Kirklees and interested in a career in the creative sector? Then the PACE project is for you! The PACE Project is a new initiative for Kirklees. Designed to help young people access care...   Mon 31 Jan 2022 Urgent help - Photographic Portrait Call Out - Women volunteers Photographic Portrait Call Out: - You could be a part of LGBT+ History The UK’s first ever national Pride took place in Huddersfield on 4th July 1981. To mark the fortieth anniversary, a series of arts and archive ...   Tue 01 Feb 2022 Working in textiles? Join Made in Kirklees There are a huge number of textile manufacturers, retailer, artists, designers and makers in Kirklees, selling locally and online, nationally and internationally. Made in Kirklees is aiming to become an online one-sto...

 

 

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