Leeds entertainment and events guide

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Sat 16 January - Sun 7 March 2010 in Millennium Square

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Art

Symposium: 'Spectral Traces'(link opens in a new browser window)
Symposium considering the implications of landscape/place-oriented art practice.
Lunchtime tour with Exhibitions Officer Layla Bloom(link opens in a new browser window)
Introduction to the University Art Collection
Drawing the Dance(link opens in a new browser window)
Dance workshop facilitated by Gerry Turvey.
Talk: '3D scanning of cultural heritage; experiences at National Museums'(link opens in a new browser window)
Talk followed by public discussion and reception
Alan Davie Exhibition(link opens in a new browser window)
A snapshot of the artistic career of Alan Davie
European Identity: Intercultural dialogue between women artists in Europe(link opens in a new browser window)
International art project exploring European identity

Business

Marks in Time Lecture(link opens in a new browser window)
With guest speaker Richard Gilles (Director of Plan A)
Marks in Time Lecture(link opens in a new browser window)
With guest speakers Kevin Grady and Katrina Honeyman.
Marks In Time Lecture(link opens in a new browser window)
Fashion for the people with guest speaker Rachel Worth

Comedy

Arthur Smith: At Large(link opens in a new browser window)
Comedian, writer, broadcaster and all-round British institution Arthur Smith.
Courtyard Comedy Club 2010(link opens in a new browser window)
Returns to West Yorkshire Playhouse by popular demand.
Courtyard Comedy Club 2010(link opens in a new browser window)
The best in comedic hilarity, from well-known faces to the best in local talent.
Sean Lock - Lockipedia(link opens in a new browser window)
Lockipedia (n) a brand new stand-up show from Sean Lock.

Culture

Gwilym Simcock(link opens in a new browser window)
One of the most gifted pianists and imaginative composers on the British scene
Leeds College of Music Opera(link opens in a new browser window)
Two contrasting operas with comic elements.
The Worm Collector(link opens in a new browser window)
Sometimes it’s the scars we can’t see that leave the most damage.
Frankie & Johnny In The Clair De Lune(link opens in a new browser window)
Lavish new production of Terrence McNally’s classic love story.
Leeds College of Music Contemporary Jazz Orchestra with Christine Tobin and Phil Robson(link opens in a new browser window)
Christine Tobin and Phil Robson join the College’s jazz orchestra.
George Garzone Trio(link opens in a new browser window)
One of the most respected and revered saxophonists in the world.
Arthur Smith: At Large(link opens in a new browser window)
Comedian, writer, broadcaster and all-round British institution Arthur Smith.
Nils Petter Molvaer(link opens in a new browser window)
Norwegian trumpet player, composer, producer and all-round jazz innovator.
Andersen's English(link opens in a new browser window)
Hans Christian Andersen arrives, unannounced, to stay with Charles Dickens.
Einstein’s Universe(link opens in a new browser window)
Lecture and violin recital by Professor Brian Foster and Jack Liebeck.
Andy Scott Project: Naked Footprints(link opens in a new browser window)
An adventurous collaboration with jazz, percussion and photography.
Rum and Coca-Cola(link opens in a new browser window)
Gently humorous, bittersweet tale written by one of our finest dramatists.
Centre-Line(link opens in a new browser window)
Fresh, vibrant and creative jazz group.
Yorkshire Dance : Fresh 2010(link opens in a new browser window)
From street dance to cheer dance to salsa.
Leeds College of Music Community Choral Society(link opens in a new browser window)
Rare performance of Denys Darlow's edition of Handel's The Passion of Christ.

Educational

Symposium: 'Spectral Traces'(link opens in a new browser window)
Symposium considering the implications of landscape/place-oriented art practice.
David Bedford(link opens in a new browser window)
Meet David Bedford author of the Football machine series.
Berlie Doherty(link opens in a new browser window)
Meet best selling and award-winning children's author Berlie Doherty.
Local History Talk(link opens in a new browser window)
Come and meet Adam White, the curator of Lotherton Hall
Lunchtime tour with Exhibitions Officer Layla Bloom(link opens in a new browser window)
Introduction to the University Art Collection
Comic Book Drawing(link opens in a new browser window)
Design your own comic and cartoons with Jim Medway.
Marks in Time Lecture(link opens in a new browser window)
With guest speaker Richard Gilles (Director of Plan A)
Sophie Hannah Author Talk(link opens in a new browser window)
The author of bestselling book "Little Face" talks about her work.
Einstein’s Universe(link opens in a new browser window)
Lecture and violin recital by Professor Brian Foster and Jack Liebeck.
Talk: '3D scanning of cultural heritage; experiences at National Museums'(link opens in a new browser window)
Talk followed by public discussion and reception
Marks in Time Lecture(link opens in a new browser window)
With guest speakers Kevin Grady and Katrina Honeyman.
Marks In Time Lecture(link opens in a new browser window)
Fashion for the people with guest speaker Rachel Worth

Family

Giraffes Can’t Dance(link opens in a new browser window)
Story Time for under 5yrs in association with the Carriageworks Theatre.
Gruffalo Storytime(link opens in a new browser window)
Come along and enjoy a Gruffalo storytime with Gruffalo crafts
David Bedford(link opens in a new browser window)
Meet David Bedford author of the Football machine series.
Berlie Doherty(link opens in a new browser window)
Meet best selling and award-winning children's author Berlie Doherty.
Read With Animals(link opens in a new browser window)
A special storytime where you can meet some of the real animals in the books.
Red Riding Hood Puppet Show(link opens in a new browser window)
Puppet show and workshop
Comic Book Drawing(link opens in a new browser window)
Design your own comic and cartoons with Jim Medway.
Monthly Family Club - Feb 10(link opens in a new browser window)
0-8yrs and families, reading, arts and crafts, activities, rhythm and rhyme
Charlie and Lola's Best Bestest Play(link opens in a new browser window)
I have this little sister Lola. She is small and very funny…
Bramham International Horse Trials(link opens in a new browser window)
One of the country's most popular equestrian events.
Leeds Loves Food(link opens in a new browser window)
The city's annual food and drink festival.
The Great Yorkshire Show(link opens in a new browser window)
The North's leading agricultural event
Pakistan v Australia Test Match(link opens in a new browser window)
Pakistan take on Australia at Headingley Carnegie
England v Pakistan One Day International(link opens in a new browser window)
England take on Pakistan at Headingley Carnegie Stadium.

Libraries

Magazine Club(link opens in a new browser window)
Help to produce a brand new local magazine by and for young people.
Giraffes Can’t Dance(link opens in a new browser window)
Story Time for under 5yrs in association with the Carriageworks Theatre.
Gruffalo Storytime(link opens in a new browser window)
Come along and enjoy a Gruffalo storytime with Gruffalo crafts
Chinese New Year Event(link opens in a new browser window)
Chinese New Year themed events and activities for 4-12yrs
David Bedford(link opens in a new browser window)
Meet David Bedford author of the Football machine series.
Berlie Doherty(link opens in a new browser window)
Meet best selling and award-winning children's author Berlie Doherty.
Garforth Library Launch Party(link opens in a new browser window)
Come and visit the new library.
Chinese New Year(link opens in a new browser window)
All welcome for crafts and stories based around Chinese New Year
Local History Talk(link opens in a new browser window)
Come and meet Adam White, the curator of Lotherton Hall
Read With Animals(link opens in a new browser window)
A special storytime where you can meet some of the real animals in the books.
DJ Workshop(link opens in a new browser window)
Perfect your DJ skills in this fun workshop for young people
Red Riding Hood Puppet Show(link opens in a new browser window)
Puppet show and workshop
Comic Book Drawing(link opens in a new browser window)
Design your own comic and cartoons with Jim Medway.
Monthly Family Club - Feb 10(link opens in a new browser window)
0-8yrs and families, reading, arts and crafts, activities, rhythm and rhyme
Sophie Hannah Author Talk(link opens in a new browser window)
The author of bestselling book "Little Face" talks about her work.

Music

Gwilym Simcock(link opens in a new browser window)
One of the most gifted pianists and imaginative composers on the British scene
Leeds College of Music Opera(link opens in a new browser window)
Two contrasting operas with comic elements.
Digital Society 3rd Birthday(link opens in a new browser window)
O2 Academy Leeds
Leeds College of Music Contemporary Jazz Orchestra with Christine Tobin and Phil Robson(link opens in a new browser window)
Christine Tobin and Phil Robson join the College’s jazz orchestra.
Sit On My Bass ft. Rattus Rattus(link opens in a new browser window)
O2 Academy Leeds - Underground
George Garzone Trio(link opens in a new browser window)
One of the most respected and revered saxophonists in the world.
Nils Petter Molvaer(link opens in a new browser window)
Norwegian trumpet player, composer, producer and all-round jazz innovator.
Filth 3rd Birthday(link opens in a new browser window)
O2 Academy Leeds
Einstein’s Universe(link opens in a new browser window)
Lecture and violin recital by Professor Brian Foster and Jack Liebeck.
Andy Scott Project: Naked Footprints(link opens in a new browser window)
An adventurous collaboration with jazz, percussion and photography.
Centre-Line(link opens in a new browser window)
Fresh, vibrant and creative jazz group.
Leeds College of Music Community Choral Society(link opens in a new browser window)
Rare performance of Denys Darlow's edition of Handel's The Passion of Christ.
Leeds College of Music Community Symphony Orchestra(link opens in a new browser window)
Stars of Opera North join the College’s Community Symphony Orchestra.
Mike Walker Sextet(link opens in a new browser window)
Guitarist Mike Walker has played and recorded with some of the legends of jazz.
Leeds College of Music New Music Ensemble - The creation of the world(link opens in a new browser window)
Milhaud’s jazz-tinged masterpiece provides the focus for this concert.

On a budget

Lunchtime tour with Exhibitions Officer Layla Bloom(link opens in a new browser window)
Introduction to the University Art Collection
Talk: '3D scanning of cultural heritage; experiences at National Museums'(link opens in a new browser window)
Talk followed by public discussion and reception
Alan Davie Exhibition(link opens in a new browser window)
A snapshot of the artistic career of Alan Davie
European Identity: Intercultural dialogue between women artists in Europe(link opens in a new browser window)
International art project exploring European identity
The Great Yorkshire Show(link opens in a new browser window)
The North's leading agricultural event

Shopping

Marks in Time Lecture(link opens in a new browser window)
With guest speaker Richard Gilles (Director of Plan A)
Marks in Time Lecture(link opens in a new browser window)
With guest speakers Kevin Grady and Katrina Honeyman.
Marks In Time Lecture(link opens in a new browser window)
Fashion for the people with guest speaker Rachel Worth

Sports and outdoors

Rugby League World Club Challenge(link opens in a new browser window)
Leeds hosts Rugby League World Club Challenge for third year running.
Bramham International Horse Trials(link opens in a new browser window)
One of the country's most popular equestrian events.
The Great Yorkshire Show(link opens in a new browser window)
The North's leading agricultural event
Pakistan v Australia Test Match(link opens in a new browser window)
Pakistan take on Australia at Headingley Carnegie
England v Pakistan One Day International(link opens in a new browser window)
England take on Pakistan at Headingley Carnegie Stadium.

Unusual and unique

Lunchtime tour with Exhibitions Officer Layla Bloom(link opens in a new browser window)
Introduction to the University Art Collection
Talk: '3D scanning of cultural heritage; experiences at National Museums'(link opens in a new browser window)
Talk followed by public discussion and reception
Alan Davie Exhibition(link opens in a new browser window)
A snapshot of the artistic career of Alan Davie
European Identity: Intercultural dialogue between women artists in Europe(link opens in a new browser window)
International art project exploring European identity
The Great Yorkshire Show(link opens in a new browser window)
The North's leading agricultural event

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