Arts Welcomes New Head Chef Simon Turner

Call Lane has been home to Arts for nearly 25 years, and in that time this independent restaurant has gained an enviable reputation on which the new owners aim to build. There’s an excellent chance that they will achieve this, because Simon Turner’s arrival marks his departure, after a four year tenure, from another of […]

Leeds Gigs Coming Up: July – September 2019

Festival Fever to one side, we thought we’d let you know which bands are coming to some of our favourite Leeds venues this summer: John Newman  The Brudenell  9 July A distinctive voice with 3 number 1 singles, John has changed direction.  After travelling the world, he is going back to his musical roots and […]

Laura Stevenson at The Brudenell on 23 June

The title of New York based songwriter Laura Stevenson’s fifth album, The Big Freeze, is drawn from the name of the theory which supposes that if gravity is strong enough, our universe will collapse, pulling all of existence back down to infinitesimal size – but if expansion outpaces gravity, the universe will eventually be empty and cold. […]

Come Find  Us on Friday 7 June

Mabgate, at the north eastern periphery of Leeds City Centre, is often overlooked in terms of its vibrant cultural activity.  There is a diverse range of late night openings, exhibitions, gigs and other events which have so much to offer. Come Find Us, a seasonal programme, helps people to discover just what they’re missing! Now […]

The Opera North Chorus – Two Unique Concerts for the Summer

Opera North’s 36 strong chorus will take centre stage this summer, with performances including the early music of Palestrina and William Byrd, as well as Cornelius Cardew and Arvo Pärt. On 6 June, She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not, an evening of romantic song with piano duet accompaniment will be performed at St Margaret’s Church, […]