Make good use of the Bank Holiday - check out our top picks for all four days
Friday 25 May
World Island Festival – Globe Road, 25 - 27 May
Taking place at Globe Road all weekend (pictured above), Friday sees hipster-hop offering World Island kick off with headliner Sampha, as well as support from the likes of Tom Tripp, BadBadNotGood and Blossom Calderone. Book the afternoon off and get down early – doors open at 4pm with music starting at 5pm. Tickets are available here.
An Evening with Katie Piper – City Varieties Hall
Her debut theatre tour, ‘What’s In My Head’ sees burns survivor and activist Katie Piper talk candidly about beauty standards, positivity and creating confidence in an Instagram age. Limited tickets remain, but there are still meet and greet options available via the official City Varieties website
Mushroom Cap Mario Cart Tournament – Sheaf Street
Fetch your plumber’s helper and unleash your competitive streak over a pint at Sheaf Street’s Mario Kart tournament. Battle it out in six-player races over three screens – there’s prizes and serious bragging rights up for grabs. Register here.
Saturday 26 May
Rumble in the Jumble - Brudenell Social Club
Sift through one man’s trash at this second-hand shopping extravaganza, selling all manner of vintage, vinyl, books and bric a brac for bargain prices. The last event was a corker, so get down early for the best steals. All the details are here
Northern Print Fair – Duke Studios
Deck out your abode in time for summer with some fresh new prints. We’ll be stocking up on kitsch slogans from Abbey Withington, minimal topographies from Hashtag House and child-friendly posters from Paper Joy – all washed down round the corner at Northern Monk’s Neapolitan Pale Ale launch party. Details on both are available here and here.
Slam Dunk – City Centre, 26-27 May
Dig out your most battered vans trainers and get ready to howl along to some emo classics; Slam Dunk festival is back in town with must-see sets from the likes of Taking Back Sunday, Good Charlotte and Jimmy Eat World ready to help you party like it’s 2005. Tickets are available here
Sunday 27 May
Candelit Victorian Banquet – Whitelocks
Travel back in time for this Leeds Indie Food extravaganza. Taking inspirations from the classic pub’s origin menu, you can expect all manner of sumptuous treats that would have made the manorfolk proud. Pass the pigeon please. More details here
Kids Sunday Sew – The Bowery
Get your kids off their smartphones with a child-friendly introductory sewing class at The Bowery. Led by shop owner Sandra, the class makes for the perfect slow morning, complete with delicious bakery treats and a well-curated retail shop to peruse. Sign up here
Voodoo Bank holiday with Chris Hughes – Przym
Prep yourself for another summer spent glued to your screens by getting up close and personal with one of the stars of 2017’s Love Island, Chris Hughes. Sure, you’ll have to spend the evening at Przym, but the ironic selfie is totally worth it right? Sign up for cheaplist entry here
Monday 28 May
Pub Quiz – Waterlane Boathouse
Fancy a slice of the current £500 prize rollover? Put your best knowledge to the test at the weekly Waterlane Boathouse Pub Quiz, with free Pizza for every team.
Bonus Confidential points go to anyone who can beat the team name #QuizEubank. Details here
Equaliser Presents: Yaeji
All the way from Brooklyn, the fab team at Equaliser have flown in Korean-born DJ Yaeji for the bank holiday weekend. Designed to champion the electronic music talents of non-cis men DJs and artists, they’ll be running a wholesome day-rave with smoothies and mocktails, and some lucky sign-ups will have one-on-one DJiing workshops with Yaeji herself. Learn more and enter the ballot here
PAYF Yoga – Arts Hostel
Shake off the sins of the weekend with some downward dog at Arts Hostel, where attendees are invited to pay as they feel. Available to beginners and seasoned yogi’s alike, all equipment is provided, allowing you to focus on that breathing. Log your attendance here
