From boozy supper clubs to digital festivals and the Northern Craft Fair, our guide to this month’s top events
BASTARDS BISTRO | Matt Healy X Foundry | Monday 1 April
Five courses of food cooked with booze, and then served with more booze - what’s not to enjoy? Promising a lively, unpretentious setting, this is great opportunity to enjoy Healy’s innovative cuisine without the usual pomp and circumstance that comes with traditional fine dining. Count us in for some of that piña colada fried chicken…
The Foundry, Waterlane, LS11 5WH (7.30pm-10pm; tickets £45 from eventbrite.com)
NILÜFER YANYA | Brudenell Social Club | Friday 5 April
Mere weeks after the release of her debut album Miss Universe, newcomer Nilüfer Yanya is being heralded as one of the brightest young talents in indie. Find out what all of the fuss is about for yourself as her tour stops off at the Brudenell, with support from alt-rocker Westerman.
Brudenell Social Club, LS6 1NY (7.30pm-11pm; tickets £11 from lunatickets.com)
COLLECTORABILIA | Marriott Hotel | Sunday 7 April
Fancy filling out your action figure collection? Head down to Collectorabilia for a treasure trove of ‘geeky and diverse’ merchandise spanning funko pops to comics, consoles and clothing. As well as all the stalls, there will also be a retro gaming room full of classic titles - an easy way to while away a Sunday.
Leeds Marriott Hotel, LS1 6ET (10am-4pm; £2 admission on the door)
LATRICE ROYALE | Leeds University Union | Thursday 11 April
An undisputed fan favourite of Ru Paul’s Drag Race, queen ‘chunky but funky’ Latrice Royale returns to the UK for a show that blends song and dance numbers with her trademark finger-snapping wit. Strictly 14+, fans can purchase meet and greets with the star before the show.
Leeds University Union, LS2 9JZ (6pm-11pm; tickets from £20 at www.leedstickets.com)
ART SCHOOL FOR REBEL GIRLS | Pavilion | 12-18 April
An exhibition entirely produced by young women of the Carr Manor Community School and The Co-Operative Academy of Leeds, Art School demonstrates the power of youth voices when expressed creatively. Taking in animation, print and sculpture, it’s an inspirational visit for people of all ages, and an opportunity to learn more about the on-going project.
Pavilion, LS1 6NU (3pm-6pm; register for free tickets at eventbrite.com)
RECORD STORE DAY 2019 | Jumbo Records | Saturday 13 April
Celebrate your local independent music store with the National Record Store Day. Queue early to snag limited edition vinyl releases, but stick around from midday to enjoy a beer from Kirkstall Brewery and live sets from Bang Bang Romeo, Talkboy and more.
Jumbo Records, LS2 8NG (8.30am-5.30pm; free)
LEEDS GIN FAIR | Corn Exchange | Saturday 13 April
Tonic or juice? The team behind the Rum Festival return with the Leeds Gin Fair, poured and paired by some of the cities finest bartenders. Learn about the history of gin, stock up at the bottle shop or soak up your booze with a selection of street food.
Leeds Corn Exchange, LS1 7BR (7pm-12pm; tickets £22 from ticketarena.co.uk)
STONE & STARVING VEGAN SUPPER CLUB | Knaves Kitchen | Saturday 20 April
Oporto’s fave vegan eatery teams up with Californian Brewery Stone in this follow up to August’s sold-out supper club. Championing northern American culture, the five dishes and accompanying drinks will be taking inspiration from ‘stoner’ cinema (think The Big Lebowski), including optional dishes prepared with legal CBD. We think this’ll be a popular one…
Oporto, LS1 7BT (7pm-9pm; tickets £29.50 from eventbrite.co.uk)
EASTER FAMILY DAY | Headrow House | Saturday 20 April
Round up the little ones for a day of Easter activities in conjunction with party planners BoomChikkaBoom. Craft cards and egg baskets, hunt out treats on the roof terrace (weather permitting) and throw some shapes in the baby rave, complete with pom poms and bubble machines. They’ll sleep well that night…
Headrow House, LS1 6PU (10am-3pm; free)
SUMMER SERIES: PIE & ALE | Waterlane Boathouse | Sunday 21 April
Nothing encourages warmer weather like the Waterlane Boathouse summer series, which makes its return for 2019 with Pie & Ale day. The premise is simple - grab one of 40 different kinds of pie, pastry or sausage roll, pair it with a beer and soak up the (hopeful) sunshine.
Waterlane Boathouse, LS11 5PS (11am-11pm; free)
LEEDS DIGITAL FESTIVAL | Various Venues | 23 April - 3 May
Ever questioned with GDPR really means? Or in need of a push to get going with your own digital business? Leeds Digital Festival returns to educate and inspire one of the country’s fastest-growing digital workforces. With over 60 events and counting, there are opportunities to learn coding, build a robot and nail your funding application, or simply meet other likeminded creatives in the city.
Various; check the website
LIVE GREEN LIVE SIMPLY | Seagulls| Thursday 25 April
For those looking to take their eco-living to the next level, Seagulls (known for their recycled paint and home products) hosts local author Jen Chillingsworth in a Q&A talk. Sharing tips from her new book Live Green, Jen will be offering up practical advice for recycling, environmentally friendly consumption and low-emission life.
Seagulls, LS3 1JL (6.30pm-9pm; tickets £9.50 from eventbrite.co.uk)
NORTHERN CRAFT FAIR | Left Bank | Saturday 27 April
Returning for the summer season, Northern Craft welcomes its largest Leeds fair yet, with over 50 makers, workshops, food, drink and live printing. Stay tuned to their Instagram page @northerncraft for a sneak peek of the traders.
Left Bank Leeds, LS6 1LJ (11am-5pm; free)
LEEDS BUBBLE RUSH 2019 | Harewood House | Saturday 27 April
If the idea of a traditional 5k run does nothing for you, why not throw in some bubbles? Open to families and individuals, each Bubble Rush kilometre is marked by a cannon of rainbow bubbles, piling up to 4ft and manned by a trained team of ‘bubble masters’. What’s more, all proceeds go to St Gemma’s Hospice.
Harewood House, LS17 9LG (11am-3pm; tickets from £10 at events.stgemmas.co.uk)
TWERK BUNNIES | The Dance Studio | Sunday 28 April
Get in the Easter adult spirit with this high-octane exercise dance class. Whether you’re a twerking novice or a hip-hop video-ready expert, you’ll learn to pop it and drop it in a fun, relaxed environment, working your glutes and thighs without any of the boredom of the gym.
The Dance Studio Mabgate, LS9 7SW (10.45am-12.15pm; tickets from £12 at ticketsource.co.uk)
