Top ten things to do this week.
It’s another busy week in Leeds, and (although we’re fairly biased), we reckon we’ve got everything you need to have a jam-packed, food-filled seven days.
From puppy yoga and hot tub cinema theatres to eating out every night with Eat Leeds Restaurant Week, there’s something for everyone to choose from.
Eat Leeds Restaurant Week
Monday 15 August – Sunday 21 August 2022 | Various Locations
Eat Leeds Restaurant Week is all about showcasing the city’s foodie scene in an affordable way, and with options priced at £5, £10, £15, £20 and £25, there’s going to be ample opportunity for everyone to grab a tasty deal across the seven day offering.
Choose from a £5 menu at Rola Wala and I Am Döner, £10 burgers from Meat Stack and Honest Burgers or grab three courses from Aagrah and The Wardrobe- there’s an endless supply of offers to feed you for every day and night of the week.
Read More: The best foodie deals for Eat Leeds Restaurant Week from £5 – £25
Northern Superchargers visit Trinity Kitchen
Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Rola Wala, Trinity Kitchen
Meet, greet and eat with the cricketers from The Northern Superchargers today at Trinity Kitchen and you could be in with the chance of winning some serious prizes too.
Teaming up with Rola Wala, one of Trinity Kitchen’s favourite food spot, the team will be visiting on Tuesday 16 August 2022 from 2.30pm – 4.30pm to celebrate the special Supercharger Butter Chicken dish on the menu.
Read More: The Hundreds’ Northern Superchargers will be visiting Trinity Kitchen- with giveaways and prizes
Puppy Yoga
Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Location TBC
For those searching for a mid-week boost of serotonin, we reckon we’ve found the best way to de-stress from the week. Puppy Yoga is a new concept combining easy to practice yoga moves with the smallest of puppies. The idea is that you get a combination of 45 minutes of yoga and then an additional 30 minutes of ‘pure puppy playtime’ where there’s ample opportunity to have some one-to-one puppy time and get some snaps with the pups too.
Puppy Yoga states that “The puppies will not be directly involved in any yoga positions but will be free to move, play, and cuddle during the yoga class as part of their socialisation and development”- we really can’t think of a better way to spend our evenings.
Book tickets for Puppy Yoga on Wednesday 17 August 2022 here.
Kino X Kirkstall Brewery
Wednesday 17 August 2022 | New Briggate, Leeds City Centre
This week, Kino is partnering up with Kirkstall Brewery for a craft beer evening that teaches you all about cheese and beer pairings. Forming one of three pop-up events, this supper club will featuring a cheese board for every table with selections by Chapel Allerton’s award-winning George & Joseph.
There’s only a few more weeks to enjoy the cheese and charcuterie from Kino before Levantine foodies MorMor take over the kitchen space in September.
Read More: New restaurant Kino announces exciting Levantine kitchen takeover
Comedy Club Live
Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Chow Down, Temple Arches
Down at Temple Arches, a night of hysterics awaits those that need a mid-week break from reality and a good old fashioned belly laugh. The August line-up features Matt Richardson from Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Celebrity Juice, IT’s Dave Ward as well as up-and-coming talent from Simon Lomas, who recently supported Jason Manford on tour and Karen Bayley, as seen warming up crowds for Joe Lycett.
Tickets start at £22.40 for a table of two, and are available on Skiddle for purchase.
Book tickets for Chow Down’s Comedy Club on Wednesday 17 August here.
Thank FCK it’s Thursday from Pizza Punks
Thursday 18 August 2022 | Bond Street, Leeds City Centre
Named ‘Kill The Bill deals’, referring to the removal of those dollar bills (well, British notes) that are disappearing faster than we can earn them, the ‘Kill The Bill’ deals are all about offering affordable food and drink, without compromising on the quality that Pizza Punks has become synonymous with.
Whilst there’s offers for every day of the week to take advantage of, the ‘Thank FCK it’s Thursday’ deal steps the romanticism up a notch with an offering of two sides, two pizzas and a bottle of wine for just £39.50 for the perfect date night offering.
Read More: Pizza Punks combats cost of living with affordable date night deals and new bottomless brunch
Everything Everything Live
Friday 19 August 2022 | The Picturedrome, Holmfirth
As part of The National Lottery’s Revive Live Tour, Everything Everything will be performing some of their best hits, including the likes of Distant Past and No Reptiles, as well as 2022 hits from their latest album, Raw Data Feel. Tickets cost just £12.38 each, making it the perfect night out for the whole family. to experience live music without breaking the bank.
Find out more here.
Free Chippy Tea from Sarsons
Friday 19 August 2022 | Various Locations
Up until 2 September, Sarson’s will be dishing out 100 free chippy teas every Friday. The #SarsonsFryday campaign aims to help consumers amid the rising cost of living crisis, and chippies which are anticipating low customer numbers as a result of tightened household budgets.
To claim the freebie, all you’ll need to do is take a picture of your chippy order including a Sarson’s bottle or branded promotional signage in store, and then share it to Twitter or Instagram tagging @SarsonsUK and #SarsonsFryday. Don’t forget to make sure you’re following @SarsonsUK too, and keep hold of your proof of purchase, to make sure your entry is valid.
Read More: Here’s how you can get a free chippy tea every Friday this summer
Hot Tub Movie Theatre
Saturday 20 August 2022 | Location yet to be announced
Imagine you’re off to the movies with your mates, it’s a boiling summer day and you’re looking at one of those drive-in theatres. Enter, Tub Life, a cinema where there’s no chairs but hot tubs to unwind in instead. Hop in the tub, whack on the bubbles, grab a drink and enjoy watching your favourite cult classic movie, this is an experience you’re not going to forget.
Read More: A hot tub movie night is coming to Leeds this summer
Dijon Boys Pop-up Sunday Roast
Sunday 21 August 2022 | Number 8 Cocktails, Meanwood
The Dijon Boys are a group of talented chefs about to take Meanwood under their belt (more on that later), but for the time being you can catch them at Number 8 in Meanwood serving up a generous Sunday Roast menu.
We’re talking herb and fennel stuffed pork loin with onion gravy, 12 hours braised short rib or beef with red wine jus and a butternut squash and olive stuffed cabbage leaves with veg gravy, plus a Yorkshire pud, roasties and seasonal veggies on the side. There’s starters, sides and desserts on offer too.
Read More: The British fusion chefs opening their first kitchen in Meanwood
Leeds Jurassic Trail
Monday 15 August – Sunday 21 August 2022 | Various Locations
You might have already spotted a few of these as you walk about Leeds, but there’s a total of twelve speciality built, life-size beasts dotted around the city for children to seek out and explore.
Spanning across 4km (or 2,000 dino steps), there’s a trail to track each dinosaur from the dedicated programme across Leeds or use the digital map, which can be found here on the Leeds Jurassic Trail website.
Find out more here.
Feature Image- Puppy Yoga / Tub Life
