Leeds entertainment and events guide

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The GDF SUEZ Leeds half marathon and Corporate Challenge Sunday May 9th 2010

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Art

On Your Wall(link opens in a new browser window)
Offering contemporary art works at reasonable prices.
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)
Fashion for the people with guest speaker Rachel Worth

Comedy

Luke Wright(link opens in a new browser window)
"The best young poet around" (The Observer)
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

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.
Luke Wright(link opens in a new browser window)
"The best young poet around" (The Observer)
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.
Alan Davie Exhibition(link opens in a new browser window)
A snapshot of the artistic career of Alan Davie
Headingley Litfest 2010(link opens in a new browser window)
The third annual Headingley Literature Festival explores 'a sense of place'.
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.
Fiddler on the Roof(link opens in a new browser window)
LAOS return to the Playhouse with this powerful musical classic.
Courtyard Comedy Club 2010(link opens in a new browser window)
Returns to West Yorkshire Playhouse by popular demand.
A Tribute to Atlantic Jazz(link opens in a new browser window)
New ensemble that pays tribute to Atlantic Records.
Dave Liebman with Leeds College of Music Contemporary Jazz Orchestra and the Jiannis Pavlidis Trio(link opens in a new browser window)
Top American saxophonist Dave Liebman and the Jiannis Pavlidis Trio.
The Canterbury Tales(link opens in a new browser window)
A motley group of individuals gather for a pilgrimage to Canterbury.
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…

Educational

Headingley Litfest 2010(link opens in a new browser window)
The third annual Headingley Literature Festival explores 'a sense of place'.
Marks In Time Lecture(link opens in a new browser window)
Fashion for the people with guest speaker Rachel Worth

Family

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

Headingley Litfest 2010(link opens in a new browser window)
The third annual Headingley Literature Festival explores 'a sense of place'.

Music

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.
Fiddler on the Roof(link opens in a new browser window)
LAOS return to the Playhouse with this powerful musical classic.
A Tribute to Atlantic Jazz(link opens in a new browser window)
New ensemble that pays tribute to Atlantic Records.
Dave Liebman with Leeds College of Music Contemporary Jazz Orchestra and the Jiannis Pavlidis Trio(link opens in a new browser window)
Top American saxophonist Dave Liebman and the Jiannis Pavlidis Trio.
Sacred & Profane(link opens in a new browser window)
With the Leeds Guild of Singers and Skipton Camerata.
Leeds College of Music Latin Big Band(link opens in a new browser window)
The College’s popular Latin Big Band, led by Cuban jazz violinist Omar Puente.
Led Bib(link opens in a new browser window)
Maverick jazz band and unlikely rock quintet.
Fr�y Aagre(link opens in a new browser window)
Norwegian saxophonist Fr�y Aagre returns for her second UK tour.
N.one8 - with keynote composer Monty Adkins(link opens in a new browser window)
Electroacoustic music ensemble, directed by Dale Perkins.
Neil Cowley Trio(link opens in a new browser window)
An ideal entry point to jazz for rock fans.
Samay(link opens in a new browser window)
Talented international collective that reinvents the sound of Indian music.

On a budget

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

On Your Wall(link opens in a new browser window)
Offering contemporary art works at reasonable prices.
Marks In Time Lecture(link opens in a new browser window)
Fashion for the people with guest speaker Rachel Worth

Sports and outdoors

A Question of Cricket(link opens in a new browser window)
An evening of fun and entertainment for all the family.
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

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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