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

It is sunny here in West Yorkshire, so it is the perfect day to get out and about with friends or family. Here are a few ideas of things to do:

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Modern Genius @ Seven Today, Saturday 22nd February 4-6pm, more great live music on a winter's afternoon, with Winter Warmers - Suéli Gil performing in trio version, original music from her recently released EP, O Tempo é A’hora. Seven Bar. Pay What You Feel. Organised by MEWL Music. On Sunday 23rd February, 2-4pm, for music and laughter, JazzLeeds – February Jazz Cafe and Jam Session, the friendliest jazz jam in town! Come and join in or just enjoy the fun. All styles and levels welcome – vocals and instrumentals – it’s all about the vibe. The JazzLeeds house band are there to support performers. Seven Venue. Pay What You Feel. And, also on Sunday 23rd February, 7.30pm, a great way to end the weekend with friends at the Sunday Quiz, test your knowledge in a relaxed atmosphere – the best in Chapel Allerton. Seven Bar. £5 per team entry. With prizes. Next week, Silky & Friends returns on Wednesday 26th February, 7.30pm with another stunning line up of comedians, headliner, Frankie Monroe (BBC New Comedy Award winner), plus Daisy Earl, Hannah Margaret, Jack Wilson. and of course your host, Silky. Seven Venue. £15 / £12 conc. On Thursday 27th February, 7.30pm  JazzLeeds – Xhosa Cole “On a Modern Genius”, part of the launch tour of Cole's third LP ‘On a Modern Genius Vol. 1’, which celebrates the compositions of the inimitable pianist Thelonious Monk. With support, 7.30-8pm from Emma Coates. Seven Venue. £20 /£18 conc, £10, 30 and under. And rounding off February, a quirky comedy show, FOIA Love, about strange public records, featuring an award-winning bluegrass band for a night of hilarious entertainment lands at Seven on Friday 28th February, 7.30pm. American comedian Curtis Raye has put together an evening of humour inspired by an unusual source: real government records. And be prepared for blazing fast banjo, fiddle, and mandolin music. Seven Venue. £15. 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.   follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2025 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

The future is fungi! Don't miss Merlin Sheldrake in 2025 Renowned biologist and bestselling author Merlin Sheldrake has announced his Autumn 2025 tour! Offering fresh insights into his award-winning book Entangled Life, he creates an immersive evening that blends expert knowledge with audience-led exploration. After spending a lifetime inspiring others, Dame Denise Lewis DBE was honoured with MOBO’s Paving The Way Award this week. Make sure not to miss our event with her as she shares insights into a revolutionary approach to overcoming life's greatest challenges. Looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift? Join journalist Stacey Dooley as she explores extraordinary maternal stories from around the globe, now with an exceptional lineup of special guest interviewers announced for all three dates.       Merlin Sheldrake 20 - 31 Oct | Live Tour What secrets lie beneath our feet? Join Merlin for a dynamic, immersive experience where science meets storytelling. Step into the mycelial web and prepare to see life in a completely new way!     Denise Lewis 31 Mar, 7:30pm | Live in London What does it take to overcome life’s greatest challenges? In celebration of her book, Adaptability, Dame Denise pulls back the curtain on both the glorious highs and tough realities of her legendary athletic career.     Sophie Haydock 12 - 26 Mar | Streaming What happens when three women's lives collide in the orbit of one artist? Celebrate the release of Sophie's latest historical fiction work, Madame Matisse, a stunning tale of art, betrayal, and hidden histories.     Si King 2 Mar - 6 Apr | Live Tour Take a trip down memory lane with the Hairy Bikers legend as he transports us from his Kibblesworth roots to global fame through the sounds & flavours of his life, seasoned with his signature northern charm.      An Evening with Stacey Dooley - Interviewers Announced Stories from Remarkable Mothers 27 Mar - 4 Apr | Live in London, Chester & Edinburgh What does it really mean to be a mother today? Stacey, one of the UK’s most beloved broadcasters, filmmakers and Sunday Times bestselling authors is returning to the stage for an intimate evening inspired by her new book, Dear Minnie: Conversations with Remarkable Mothers.   Drawing on her own journey into motherhood and the heartfelt stories of women from all walks of life, Stacey will explore the messy, miraculous truth of family, resilience, and love in modern times.  Expect an evening of candid reflections, behind-the-scenes insights from her award-winning documentaries, and anecdotes from a career telling extraordinary stories.  Stacey will be joined by Emily Atack in London, Anna Whitehouse in Chester, and Jamie Genevieve in Edinburgh.       Aggers & Tuffers 16 Mar - 18 May | Live Tour With a collective career of over 5 decades, Cricket legends Aggers and Tuffers are BACK and ready to bowl you over as they return to the stage with their highly anticipated 2025 tour!     Sarah Lonsdale 4 - 18 Mar | Streaming Join Sarah Lonsdale with Dan Richards to discuss Wildly Different, a story of five extraordinary women who fought for their right to explore, protect, and cherish the wild places of our earth.      Silvia Park 20 Mar - 3 Apr | Streaming Explore a breathtaking vision of our near future with Silvia Park in conversation with Karen Joy Fowler to celebrate Luminous, a powerful debut where speculative fiction meets mystery.   The Poetry Pharmacy LIVE 12 Mar, 7:30pm | Live in London Join William Sieghart and special guest actors Olivia Williams, Denise Gough, and Danny Sapani for a night that will soothe, revive and inspire with the extraordinary power of words. Presented by How To Academy.       Guenther Steiner Unfiltered LIVE 23 Apr - 20 Jul | Live Tour With Drive to Survive racing back to screens next month and the 2025 F1 season revving up, the timing couldn't be better to catch motorsport's most entertaining personality live. Don't miss the chance to see Guenther bring his unfiltered commentary and insider stories to theatres nationwide. Experience the paddock drama, behind-the-scenes insights, and Guenther's legendary straight-talking approach in person.             Explore the most authentic and breathtaking voyages along Norway's coast with Hurtigruten Thanks to our Official Travel Partner, enjoy up to 25% off Hurtigruten Original Voyages, departing before 31st March 2026 and up to 15% off their Signature Voyages; The North Cape Line and Svalbard Line departing in 2025. Available for a limited time, check out Hurtigruten’s range of cruises and offers below.         General or Ticket Queries faneonline@fane.co.uk www.fane.co.uk

FRI 09 MAY 2025   MARK NORMAND: YA DON'T SAY   Dubbed by Jerry Seinfeld as the “best young up and coming comic,” Mark Normand is quickly becoming one of the most talked about touring comedians on the scene.   Normand’s NEW one-hour Netflix special, SOUP TO NUTS, has been a staple in the streamers’ Top Ten since its July 25th premiere. This follows Normand’s self-released special, 2020’s “Out to Lunch” which amassed over 12 million views on YouTube.    Mark is a frequent guest on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” and hosts his own podcasts “Tuesdays with Stories” and “We Might Be Drunk."   Age guidance: 18+ years old     MON 05 MAY 2025   SKIPINNISH   Skipinnish are one of the UK’s biggest Celtic bands, captivating audiences with their rich blend of anthemic songs and powering music.   Age guidance: 14+ years old     SAT 24 MAY 2025   SHUBBAK - ALI CHAHROUR - THE LOVE BEHIND MY EYES   A powerful exploration of love, loss, and longing by Beirut-based choreographer and dancer Ali Chahrour. Co-presented with Shubbak Festival 2025 - A Window on Contemporary Arab Cultures.     SAT 21 JUN 2025   MACFEST 2025   Join us for a marvellous Eid musical evening. Like our previous festivals, we have a musical feast for you with talented and highly entertaining singers and musicians from the North West.     SUN 14 SEP 2025   SUSIE DENT - WORD PERFECT A brand-new tour of the joys of the English language with Britain’s best-loved wordsmith.     SUN 28 SEP 2025   THREE LITTLE VIKINGS   Three brave little Viking girls save the day in this bold and funny adventure story for little rebels, by the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Little Red and I Can Catch a Monster, Bethan Woollvin.   Age guidance: 3+ years old     THIS WEEKEND   SUN 23 FEB 2025   SOPHIE DUKER: BUT DADDY I LOVE HER   Sophie Duker is BACK! The Taskmaster champ is back on tour and dealing with her (sugar) daddy issues in a hilarious new stand-up show.   Age guidance: 14+ years old           THELOWRY.COM DEDICATED ACCESS LINE: 0161 876 2183   Calls are at your standard network operator's charge. The Lowry Centre Trust is a registered charity (no. 1053962). Your support goes towards our world-class Theatre and Galleries programme, the care and display of the LS Lowry Collection and our life changing Learning & Engagement programme.   LOWRY, PIER 8, SALFORD QUAYS, M50 3AZ  (Company reg no. 3255905) Copyright © 2025 Lowry, All rights reserved. All information correct at time of sending.