Got something to say?
Want to share your music, art, poetry, stories, songs or passion?
Listen up is a safe space to share your creativity with an audience ready to listen.
An open mic with a difference.
To book a slot email us at hello@leftbankleeds.org.uk
You are invited to spend the day with us in our phone and tech-free zone! Everyone is welcome to enjoy our beautiful building and everything we have to offer from board games to creative materials. Come along and read, draw and play without the distraction of phones and the on-line world!
The cafe will be open for drinks and food including a tasty pay as you feel hot dish. We have lots of space for people of all ages to hang out and have fun.
Music is welcome as long as it is acoustic.
Wednesday nights at Left Bank are a giant melting pot of creative activity! Pop in for a drink, play games, join a workshop, dance or create...this is a youth club for grown-ups, free to socialise, watch and join in...anything goes!
We cook especially for this session and we call it PLATE UP, so if you want to eat with us, please book your FREE ticket for entry and make a donation at the checkout for your meal if you are able to. Food is served from 6pm.
Edek’s Doodle Chat is a relaxed social group for everyone to doodle and chat.
A safe space to talk and listen. An opportunity to be social and prioritise well-being. A place to connect and build community.
We encourage you to bring along a creative activity that you’re working on. This could be anything from a colouring book to a painting, writing materials to collage stuff, or some air drying clay. BUT if you don't have anything, don't worry, there will be a range of materials and some inspiration if you would like some.
With the renewed interest in the film Nosferatu, following a recently released remake, Elusive Jazz are putting on a special intimate screening on the original 1922 film at The Northern Market on Tuesday 21st January.
This will be accompanied by an original improvised live score, and a special performance by Michaela Antalová & Adrian Myhr.
Wake up with our refreshed Wednesday morning yoga sessions with our new teacher, the lovely Rosie then treat yourself with a free hot drink to take away or drink in.
Originally from Northern Ireland, Rosie moved over to Leeds to study in 2008 and has been here ever since, so you can enjoy her hybrid northern-irish-yorkshire accent! She live in Burley with her partner, Sarah, and their two cats!
Rosie has been practicing yoga for around 8 years now and finally decided to do her 200hrs yoga teacher training at the start of 2022.
Join our popular art class hosted in partnership with OWLS (Older Wiser Leeds Seniors) based in Headingley. This friendly group is led by a variety of practicing artists, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of being creative as well as exploring a broad range of art practices and developing your skills.
The cafe is also open for drinks, snacks and lunch.
Monday Mornings at Left Bank are dedicated to our youngest visitors and their carers and we love it! Toddler Takeover runs every Monday throughout the year (except over Christmas week) and you can expect a friendly environment to hang out, top up the caffeine, play and chat.
We dedicate one side of the building to this session, there's lots of tables and benches as well as sofas, soft play mats and toys for the little ones to entertain themselves with or chew!
Everyone is invited to come along and enjoy a walk around the neighbourhood.
Our walk will be at a steady pace allowing for time to chat, rest or take photos and all abilities are welcome. Dogs and children are welcome too!
The walk will last for about one hour and upon our return we will have a complimentary hot drink at Left Bank.
It's a new year and there's no better time to have a good old clear our and recycle all the stuff you no longer need!
If you, like us are determined to make more sustainable purchases and save money - this is the perfect time to do it!
This is your opportunity to browse stalls from our friends and neighbours who have decluttered their homes, wardrobes, sheds and precious craft and vintage stashes with an aim to recycle so you can grab a bargain or 10! If you just love a good old Sunday bargain hunt you are going to love this!