Now showing at the Photo North Pop-Up at Kirkgate Market:
A Portrait of Cricket by Tom Shaw
@tomshawphoto photographs document grassroots cricket across the UK, moving beyond the traditional image of the village green to celebrate the players, spectators, volunteers and communities who shape the game today.
The work reflects the diversity, character and collective spirit found at every level of cricket.
Part of @situation_leeds , taking place across the city throught May and June.
@leedsmarket
Link to full @situation_leeds listings linktr.ee/situationleeds
Thanks always to @alumnogram
and @freshaire_ltd@_wesfoster_
#PhotoNorth #SituationLeeds #TomShaw #APortraitOfCricket #DocumentaryPhotography #KirkgateMarket #LeedsArts #Alumno
Talks, walks, workshops. Sports, classes, film, theatre. Socials, support, comedy, gigs, exhibitions and performance. We’ve got a great collection of events and activities on our site for LGBTQIA+ Leeds, and you can always add yours. Find out more on our website, see 🔗in bio #lgbtleeds
Now showing at the Photo North Pop-Up at Kirkgate Market @leedsmarket
Greenvoe and the Anti-Idyll by @joannecoates_
Drawing from the poetic vision of George Mackay Brown’s Greenvoe, Joanne Coates explores the tensions between progress and preservation in Orkney’s rural island communities. Through photography, the work examines changing landscapes, storytelling, identity and resilience, where myth, memory and modernity collide.
Part of @situation_leeds Leeds, the city-wide multidisciplinary arts festival taking place across May and June.
Link to full listings linktr.ee/situationleeds
#PhotoNorth #SituationLeeds #JoanneCoates #Greenvoe #PhotographyExhibition #KirkgateMarket #LeedsArts #ContemporaryPhotography
NOMADIK 3D Sound Week in Leeds 13-17 May 2026 invites you to discover 3D sound across five days of immersive live works and spatial audio—expanding how we create, hear and move through sound. Held @eaststreetarts Patrick Studios and brought to you by @platformasia supported by Arts Council England’s Grassroots Music Fund. East Street Arts, IKLECTIK, and Platform Asia co-present a one-of-a-kind 16-channel sound system in Leeds, alongside a dynamic programme of live performances, immersive listening sessions, artist talks and professional training. Search ‘NOMADIK’ on our homepage to find all listings see 🔗 in bio
There’s a new film club in town Ms. Diagnosed. Showing Everything Everywhere All At Once @thecardiganarms this Wednesday, 29 April, Ms. Diagnosed is collaboratively curated by folks from the Leeds DIY film community who are (late) diagnosed or self-recognised neurodivergent.
Laur - Hermit Pictures @hermitpics
Han - Feel Good Film Club Experience @fg_fce
Rai - Poisoned Peach Cinema @poisonedpeachcinema
Films chosen for screenings will feature female characters who may be coded - or retrospectively read as - neurospicy huns. #leedsfilm #filminleeds
Leeds Jazz Festival @leedsjazzfest returns for its fifth year from 21st - 26h May - unite and celebrate the musicians, venues, promoters, audiences and organisations who are part of the Leeds Jazz tapestry - whilst showcasing the best of local, national and international music. Find out more on our collection page see 🔗 in bio #leedsjazz #leedsjazzfestival
There's a new artwork commission from @leedsfilmfest - LIFF as part of the celebrations for the 40th anniversary edition of the annual festival. LIFF are commissioning artwork from a Leeds-based artist to be used on the front cover of the printed LIFF Guide, outdoor advertising, on posters, on the website and social media, on screen during the film festival, and in other marketing. Closing date for applications Thurs 30 April 2026. You can find out more about that on our blog see 🔗 in bio #leedsfilm
Seasons of Culture - Funding Opportunity! Leeds City Council Culture Programmes are delighted to announce the launch of the Seasons of Culture 2026 Funding Programme. This new initiative funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority will support one off creative projects that connect with nature and encourage communities to engage with green and blue spaces. The programme focuses on arts and creative activity that promotes active travel, nature recovery, and creative practice inspired by the natural environment. Grant funding is available from £3,000 to £15,000. Find out more on our blog 🔗 in bio.
The Leeds Young Film Festival 2026 programme is live! 🍿
#LYFF is bringing family-friendly films, free VR experiences, filmmaking workshops and more to venues across Leeds & Bradford this Easter, from 28 Mar-19 Apr.
Our top picks for this amazing festival of film...
Catch films like:
🔹️The Spy Next Door- 28 Mar
🔹️Mary Poppins- 29 Mar
🔹️Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical- 29 Mar
🔹️Space Cadet- 30 Mar
🔹️Moana (sing-a-long)- 1 Apr
🔹️Robin & The Woods- 4 Apr
🔹️The Karate Kid- 4 Apr
🔹️Hola Frida- 5 Apr
🔹️Peter Rabbit- 6 Apr
🔹️Dog Man- 8 Apr
🔹️Smurfs- 9 Apr
🔹️The Garfield Movie- 9 Apr
And so many more!
Plus
🔹️VR cinema experiences at the Science & Media Museum, & Leeds City Museum
🔹️Movie Club workshops in stop-motion, camera skills & character make-up FX.
🔹️LYFF on tour, where you can catch short films at loads of venues like Eureka, Lotherton & Deershed Festival.
There is so much to enjoy with LYFF.
Book tickets now at leedsfilm.com/lyff 🎟️
#leedsyoungfilmfestival #familevents #easter2026 #filmsforkids leedsfamilies lyff2026
whatsoninleeds leedsevents
Calling all happy snappers! Support After Rape & Sexual Violence Leeds, @sarsvl , the Rape Crisis Centre for Leeds, is running a photo competition called Powerful and Peaceful Places. You can find out more on our blog 🔗 see link.tree in bio (Image: Christopher Wiediger on Unsplash)
What can you expect at the Dragon Quest this Easter?
Set off with your family on a magical trail across the estate to help save the dragon eggs. Along the way you'll...
🔎Crack the dragon code together as you follow clues across the trail.
🪺Discover spectacular dragon eggs hidden around the grounds.
🎨Transform into a dragon with epic face painting.
🐲Get creative with dragon-themed craft activities.
🍡Toast delicious marshmallows by the firepit.
🐉If you're very brave… you might even encounter a real dragon. The legendary Aberford Ashenback has returned to Wildlife World.
🥚Step inside the house & discover the Explorer's office, where dragon artifacts & research from the Guild of Dragonologists are waiting to be uncovered.
Plus...
🐧Visit the friendly animals in Wildlife World with penguins, capybaras, birds & more!
🍕Enjoy tasty treats from the pizzeria, stables cafe & shepherds hut.
The Dragon Quest is a fun adventure designed for the whole family, filled with imagination, exploration & plenty of dragon magic.
Join the quest this Easter at Lotherton
28 March - 19 April
Included with general admission tickets.
*Face painting, marshmallow toasting & crafts are optional additional costs.
🔗 link in bio for tickets
#LothertonDragonQuest #EasterTrail #FamilyAdventure
