Thackray Lates: No Filter – Love Letters to Melanin
Me, myself… and melanin. This February we’re highlighting self-love and self-care.
Join us for a joyful celebration of diversity with unfiltered talks, flawless crafts, and a live DJ to help shake off the winter blues.
Full programme to come…
Thackray Lates is our series of after-hours events for adventurous minds and culture-seekers. Each night takes on a new theme, with a vibrant mix of live performances, immersive experiences and special guests. Explore at your own pace and discover a whole new side of the museum.
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October Half Term: Mighty Mushrooms
24th October 2026 - 1st November 2026
Why are some mushrooms delicious but others deadly? What is a jelly ear fungus? And can mushrooms really talk to trees? It’s time to dig…
October Half Term: Mushroom Masterpiece Workshop
26th October 2026 - 27th October 2026
Join Samantha, Plant Researcher and Botanical Artist, for a hands-on exploration of the hidden world of plants and fungi. Discover mushroom science, folklore and medicine…
Thackray Lates: Grave Expectations – Gothic Fiction Unmasked
29th October 2026 - 29th October 2026
Turn the page this Hallowe’en and reveal a world of monsters and medicine. Thackray Lates is back for a novel night out, exploring the sinister…
October Half Term: Wild Woodland Art
28th October 2026 - 28th October 2026
Create a woodland-inspired artwork using foraged materials. Get creative and discover how nature can inspire your artwork through this fun, hands-on workshop with Alison and…
Home Educator’s Day
2nd November 2026 - 2nd November 2026
Why are some mushrooms delicious but others deadly? What is a jelly ear fungus? And can mushrooms really talk to trees? Join us for our…
Curator Talk: The Power of Community
11th November 2026 - 11th November 2026
Get behind the scenes of Where Magic Grows with the people who brought it to life. Join our Community Co-Producer, Ezra Kingston, for a deeper…
Explore The Neighbourhood
Harriet Kemsley: Floozy
Harriet Kemsley: Floozy Harriet’s life has been in constant chaos for as long as she can remember. So what happens when things start to go…
Learn MoreGod of Carnage
The Vallons and the Reilles meet to discuss a playground altercation between their children. Harsh words were exchanged, then fists, then a stick. A tooth…
Learn MoreChris Cantrill
Chris Cantrill – Rewilding 2026 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, Chris Cantrill (‘SNL UK’, ‘Icklewick FM’) returns with a new show about community, vengeance and custard.…
Learn MoreFatherland (12A)
Fatherland centers on the relationship between the Nobel Prize-winning writer Thomas Mann (Hanns Zischler) and his daughter Erika (Sandra Hüller) – actress, writer and rally…
Learn MoreJanet Street-Porter is Still Off the Leash at 80!
From a bolshy child with a Welsh-speaking budgie to national treasure, Janet Street-Porter‘s life (and language) has always been colourful. As a broadcaster, television executive…
Learn MoreSophie Duker: Hot Beef Injection
Taskmaster Champion, Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee and retired sugar daughter Sophie Duker is back with a brand-new 2027 stand-up tour, Hot Beef Injection.…
Learn MoreSela Bar & Pizzeria
Sela opened in 2004 with an idea to provide quality imported beers from around the world, fun cocktails to compliment the beer selections and a…
Learn MoreIf Coffee Bar
IF up north is local to Leeds. Serving great coffee, brunch and bottomless brunch. Their House Espresso is sourced from North Star Coffee Roasters with…
Learn MoreFriends of Ham
Eating and drinking emporium complete with a Tasting Room, Delicatessen, Log Burner and Outdoor Seating. Serving up Specialist Beers, Wine, Sherry, Cheese and Charcuterie. Friends…
Learn MoreThe Barn Coffee Shop
One of the inspirations behind Acoustic Nights @ The Barn in Meanwood, Leeds is to introduce high-quality music reaching out to the local lively community.…
Learn MoreWetherby Whaler
The Wetherby Whaler opened its fifth and most prestigious site in White Cross Guiseley in May 2012. The iconic original Harry Ramsdens restaurant had closed…
Learn MoreLeeds Civic Trust
Stimulate interest in and care for the history and character of the city. Encourage high standards of design, architecture and town planning. Encourage the improvement…
Learn MoreOulton Institute
Built on land donated to the people of Oulton and Woodlesford by Edmund Calverley of Oulton Hall, the Institute stands proudly at the heart of…
Learn MoreThe Den Family Club
Located in the vibrant community of Headingley, the Den is a sought-after family club offering a range of fun-filled activities, with a drop-off playroom, offering…
Learn MoreSt Andrews Methodist Church
St Andrew’s Community Centre in Beeston is a hub for the diverse community that lives locally to it, and has been so for many years.…
Learn MoreAspire Leeds
Built in 1894 and located in an imposing and opulent styled building rich with historic interest in the heart of Leeds City Centre, Aspire is…
Learn MoreCity Exchange
Situated at the very heart of the Trinity Quarter, towering above the spectacular new shopping centre is City Exchange; Leeds’ only Grade A office building…
Learn MoreNorthern School of Contemporary Dance
Northern School of Contemporary Dance is a unique dance training institution offering a select group of students the opportunity to develop and excel as dance…
Learn MoreThe Grove Centre
The Grove (as we usually call it) is located in the centre of Horsforth set just back from Town Street. For the past 150 years…
Learn MoreThe Venue
The Venue, at Leeds Conservatoire hosts concerts for a wide range of genres. The Venue, at Leeds College of Music, is home to the Tuesday…
Learn MoreAlbion Place
Albion Place is a busy street in Leeds City Centre that’s home to many restaurants and shops.
Learn MoreArdsley and Tingley Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
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