Wednesday, 6 December 2023

Seven Artspace, Leeds

 Detailing what's coming up this week:

 

 

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Run Up to Christmas @ Seven


We've lots of fab events coming up this month. Lots are sold out, but there are still plenty of opportunities to catch some great music and other events in the run up to Christmas.

Tonight, Wednesday 6th December, 6pm-7.15pm, Rush Hour Jazz – Kathy and John Dyson. Kathy Dyson is a jazz guitarist and composer, whilst John Dyson is a saxophone player specialising in mostly modern jazz, playing tonight with the JazzLeeds Trio. Come over, have a drink and listen to the music. What could be better.... Seven Bar. PAYF donations.

On Saturday 9th December 4-6pm, the first of our Winter Warmers - Tony Wilson playing folk music and song at its very best. With over 50 years’ experience, Tony Wilson has the skills and passion to engage any audience. Seven Bar. Pay What You Feel. A Mewl event. Look forward to more Winter Warmers between Christmas and New Year.

Also on Saturday 9th December, 8pm, 'Fire and Rain'. This is not a tribute act, but simply a collection of six of the best musicians from the North of England coming together to play music they love. Expect the classic James Taylor songs including ‘Steamroller Blues’, ‘Shower the People’, ‘Fire and Rain’ and many more played with skill, passion, emotion, humour and humility. Doors 7.30pm. £15.

Still tickets available for JazzLeeds – The 007s on Sunday 10th December 1.30-4pm for Christmas fun! Sax player Rod Mason leads the band playing all the favourite Bond themes plus a questionnaire quiz, and audience participation led by Rod. Come along and request your favourites! Doors 1pm. £12/10 concessions. Under 16s free.

Also on Sunday 10th December, this and every Sunday, the Seven Quiz . Test your knowledge in a relaxed atmosphere – a great way to end the weekend with friends and family. £5 per team entry. Prizes. Seven Bar. NOTE start time is 7.30pm this week only. The final quiz of 2023 will be on Sunday 17th December 7pm.

An extra  show of JazzLeeds – ‘Hejira’ – celebrating Joni Mitchell – Early Show on Thursday14th December 5-6pm still has tickets available. This early evening performance will be a relaxed one hour concert featuring ‘Hejira’, a 7-piece band set up by guitarist Pete Oxley to celebrate the music of Joni Mitchell and fronted by the brilliant Hattie Whitehead. £12/10 conc. Under 16s free.

On Sunday 17th December, 1:45pm - 4pm, JazzLeeds – Schools Christmas Show. Award winning jazz educationalist Dave Evans has been working with students of three Leeds schools this Autumn on jazz improvisation as part of the JazzLeeds schools project. Come along and listen to the results and cheer them on! £10/8 conc. Under 16s free (please book a free ticket).

On Wednesday 20th December 6-7.15pm, Rush Hour Jazz – Brendan Duffy  Our Christmas Rush Hour Jazz – will Santa turn up on sax? Or will it be Leeds legend Brendan Duffy! With the JazzLeeds Trio. Come and enjoy a pre Christmas drink in the bar and listen to some lovely music. Seven Bar. PAYF donations. Organised by JazzLeeds.

In a change of tone, also on Wednesday 20th December, 8pm, Cafe Scientifique Annual Festive Science-themed Quiz. What can I win? Mainly prestige, but also chocolate-based prizes to the winners. Seven Bar. Hat donations.

On Friday 22nd December, 7.30pm Caution Christmas Collective. With original material throughout, Caution Collective founder and key musician, Christella, presents a host of singer songwriters and outstanding vocal talents plus the unstoppable backing of the CC band. £15.

Christmas Carols on Saturday 23rd December, 3pm. Get in the Christmas mood with festive carols erformed by the Community Christmas Choir. Organised by Chapel Allerton Baptist Church. Seven Courtyard. PWYF donations.

And finally, on Christmas Eve, 1.30-4pm, JazzLeeds – Jazz Jam in the Bar. Come and enjoy a Christmas Eve jazz jam in the bar at Seven Arts – play, sing or just watch the fun! The JazzLeeds Trio will be there to support you. PWYF donations.

We wish you a Very Happy Christmas from all of us at Seven Arts.


Where the event is ticketed, tickets are available at TicketSource via www.sevenleeds.co.uk  We  look forward to seeing you at Seven very soon. Every £ spent at Seven helps support high quality arts in a local setting.

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