Join us for an artist talk with Tonye Ekine, hosted by University of Leeds fine art student Katy Tomiak.

Tonye Ekine is a Nigerian-born, London-based artist whose passion for storytelling is deeply embedded within his painting practice.

His artwork explores themes of identity, decolonization and heritage using acrylic on linen and canvas through motifs of Nigerian-inspired masked figures within British architecture.

Shop from over 50 traders in vintage fashion, accessories, jewellery, handmade crafts, artwork, plants, homewares and more + street food and coffee stalls to keep you fuelled for a day full of shopping.

General Information:

You do not require a ticket.

Dog friendly event

Traders accept cash and card payments

Car Park: There's a huge car park right opposite Testbed on Sheaf Street. It's so easy to park up and walk over the road to enjoy our event!

The film follows the daily routine of Hirayama (Yakusho Kōji), a middle-aged cleaner for The Tokyo Toilet company.  He rises in his tiny apartment, lit in early morning purples and greens, gets a coffee from the vending machine opposite his door. Gets in his work van and chooses which audio cassette he will put on – Nina Simone, Lou Reed…

Dir Wim Wenders/2hrs 4mins/Certificate PG/Subtitles/2023

Review:

We’re delighted to have COBALT TALES back at HEART – if you’ve seem them before you’ll know how good they were, if not here’s another opportunity.

“A vibrant exciting duo, with an eclectic range of song styles, engaging harmonies, acoustic and bass guitars, harmonica and whistles.

Pat and Nuala bring fun banter matched with songs that have ‘something to say’ and a warm on-stage presence.

They deliver music from the heart that stirs the soul.” Howard King 2023 At The Barrier Music Magazine

Live in the Assembly Bar + Kitchen!

Readings by a different local published poet each month and this month we’re delighted to welcome Doug and Maria Sandle

A PAIR OF SANDLES – POETRY AND SONG

Doug has been published  in several publications, including Poetry and Audience, Poetry and Covid, The New European, The Ekphrastic Review, The Psychologist, Manx Reflections, Orbis, and most recently The  High Wolds Poetry Collection 2023 and 2024.  

Bring out your inner stylist, model and director to create a brilliant summer advert.

Bring the whole family to explore our exhibition, enjoy a cuppa and try our hands-on activity.

Free light refreshments included, or bring a packed lunch and use our indoor picnic space.

No need to book, just drop in - it's all free!

Instituto Cervantes Leeds is delighted to announce a unique literary event, "An Encounter with Journeying Poetry" featuring acclaimed Spanish poet and translator, Verónica Aranda.