Join us for an evening at the Old Woollen as we talk to Bradford based writer A. A. Dhand about his latest adrenaline-filled, compulsive page-turner ‘The Chemist.’ A. A. Dhand is the author of five previous novels, and has been shortlisted for the CWA Steel Dagger Award. His DI Harry Virdee novels are currently being adapted for TV by the BBC. He was raised in Bradford and spent his youth observing the city from behind the counter of a small convenience store.

Panel discussion: Music and the Art School 
with Gavin Butt, Kevin Lycett, Jon King, Sarah Statham and Andy Wood.

Join Leeds Arts University for a lively panel discussion exploring the intersections of music and art school education, with Gavin Butt, Kevin Lycett, Jon King, Sarah Statham, Andy Wood and Marianna Tsionki.

Join us in Kirkgate Market for live radio broadcasts from East Leeds Community Radio! See how radio is made and share your stories about global connections on-air. Look for the Chapel FM radio studio in the old hall in the centre of the market.

There will be a presentation by Wildlife Friendly Otley before the film screening.

A dying landscape that is healed against all odds, going on to thrive in astonishing ways. 

Director: David Allen / Stars: Matthew Collyer, Rhiannon Neads / Rating: PG / Run Time: 1h 15m 

In the second of three Saturday afternoon talks at Mill Hill Chapel asking ‘What Happened to the Future?’, we welcome back writer Tim Black to discuss why the apocalyptic exerts such a powerful pull on the modern imagination.

End-thinking seems to abound today. Politicians and activists alike warn daily of the ever-impending climate catastrophe. Others talk excitedly of the next pandemic or of the world-ending threat posed by AI. What’s driving the prevalence of apocalypticism today?

The use of dating apps is widespread. Most people have heard of apps like Tinder or websites like Match.com, but the online landscape is rich and varied - catering for every niche, with apps aimed at long-term relationships (Hinge), causal encounters and affairs (Grindr, Ashley Madison), marriage (Muzmatch, Salams) and friendship (Bumble).

Join our curatorial staff for a look at the evolution of buildings in 19th Century Leeds. 

With plentiful hot drinks, cake, fruit and a chance to look at some of our ephemera collections up close. From grand civic buildings to vernacular architecture, we will examine how a Georgian town became a grand Victorian city through images, maps, and written documents.

Book through Ticket Hub. See Tickets below.

Join our curatorial staff for a look at the evolution of buildings in 19th Century Leeds. 

With plentiful hot drinks, cake, fruit and a chance to look at some of our ephemera collections up close. From grand civic buildings to vernacular architecture, we will examine how a Georgian town became a grand Victorian city through images, maps, and written documents. 

Book through Ticket Hub, see Tickets below.

A special edition of The Bookish Type's Queer History Club, in collaboration with Northern Ballet and DeNada Dance Theatre!

The INDIs Film Festival returns in March 2025, bringing together young filmmakers, industry professionals and film fans for a packed programme of screenings, talks, workshops and VR experiences.

We've teamed up with our friends at Studio 12 and Hyde Park Picture House for new and exciting networking opportunities that support and connect aspiring local filmmakers.