The best things to do in and around Leeds this week | 20 – 26 February 2023
Theatre shows, non-stop pancake stacks and indie food collaborations from some of the city’s biggest names- that’s exactly what to expect from the city this week.
This week there’s plenty to get stuck into, with live music seemingly every night (with top picks from The Wardrobe and the O2 Academy) and foodwise, whether you’re looking for a spot to celebrate pancake day or making the most of the exclusive menus for @eat.leeds Restaurant Week, there’s plenty to tuck into this week in Leeds.
Keep reading to find our top picks of things to do in Leeds this week…
EAT Leeds Restaurant Week
Monday 20 February – Sunday 26 February 2023 | Around Leeds
Eat Leeds Restaurant Week is back for another round of incredible menus that cover everything from a £5 lunch to hearty three course dinners- each with an exciting spin on the classic menus offered at some of Leeds’ favourite restaurants.
Taking place from Monday 20 February 2023 over the course of one week until Sunday 26 February 2023, this foodie-fuelled celebration of Leeds’ favourite spots allows you to taste-test plenty of good grub.
Find out more here.
The Murder Capital Live
Monday 20 February 2023 | Leeds University Union
The Irish post-punk band set up their own record label back in 2018. One of the best descriptions of the five-piece comes from The Guardian’s Damien Morris, who described The Murder Capoital as “reaching back to Joy Division’s drum tattoos, interlocking with surging, wave-break bass”. The Leeds show is likely to feature much of the band’s latest album, Gigi’s Recovery, which was released just a few weeks ago.
Tickets cost £16.50 and includes the booking fee via See Tickets.
Get your foodie fix on Pancake Day
Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Around Leeds
The best foodie day in the calendar is here and if you’re looking for the best way to celebrate it then we have got you covered. From thin crepes with lemon and sugar to pillowy, thick buttermilk stacks which are showered with a whole host of delicious toppings – there’s a pancake dish for everyone to devour this Shrove Tuesday.
Patty Smiths at Belgrave are serving stacks for one day only and Meat: Stack has £1 stackable pancakes, so there’s going to be plenty to choose from.
Find out more here.
The Hedonist X Stuzzi X Cocchi
Tuesday 21 February 2023 | The Hedonist
If there’s a local collaborative menu to get excited about, this is it. Five courses and five cocktails will be served as part of this one-of-a-kind night between The Hedonist, Stuzzi and Cocchi vermouth.
Tickets cost £75 per person but come with a unique night of food, drink and ‘a whole lot of knowledge about the world of Cocchi vermouth alongside Stuzzi Gin’.
Find out more here.
Lissie Live
Thursday 23 February 2023 | The Wardrobe
Launching to fame in the late 00s after Lenny Kravitz was tipped off about Lissie’s MySpace page (as you did in 2008) and invited her on tour, Lissie has continued to fuse rock, country folk and pop across five albums. Her most recent release, Carving Canyons, is likely to feature on tour in Leeds, having only just been released last year.
£27.50 for regular tickets, available via See Tickets and there’s also Meet and Greet tickets are also available here via See Tickets.
£5 Safari Bar from Well Oiled
Thursday 23 February 2023 | Inside Meanwood Tavern, Meanwood
Offering a carefully-selected menu of delicious Detroit-style pizzas, the popular pizza joint has everything you’d possibly want from a lunchtime snack or dinner time treat.
The popularity for the sellout pizzas speaks volumes for itself, but there’s never been a better time to head down to Meanwood Tavern and give these slices a taste-test with the return of the Slice Safari – which gives you access to any of the pizzas as a XXXL slice for a fiver.
Find out more here.
The Cunning Little Vixen with Opera North
Thursday 23 February 2023 | Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate
This bittersweet fairy tale will transport you to the depths of the forest and take you on an emotional yet life-affirming journey. Expect energising, folk-infused melodies sung by a flurry of mischievous creatures who join our protagonist, Vixen Sharp Ears, as she embarks on an adventure to take on the world.
First timers at the opera will absolutely love this option. This production is sung in English (with surtitles too!) so it allows just about everyone to follow the storyline through the heartfelt vocals, as well as the actual performance itself.
Find out more here.
Waitin for Robbo
Saturday 25 February 2023 | Sheaf Street
R’ Theatre Company are brining their triumphant working class comedy to Leeds for one night only, and it’s set to be a riot. ‘Waitin for Robbo’ tells the tale of Johno, Mikey and Sully, a group of misfits who live on a council estate in Manchester and lead nothing short of chaotic lifestyles complete with fractured relationships and drug addiction.
One of their ticket options is ‘A PLAY, A PINT & A PIE’. which the company curated in the hopes of giving value for money, as well as an opportunity to a new independent start up baking company. Get your tickets here.
Paint Leeds!
Saturday 25 February 2023 | Brasserie Blanc, Leeds
Paint your way through Thursday night and create your own version of Andrew Sales’s Van Gogh-inspired Starry Night over Leeds. Painting in blue and green, it’s an opportunity to unleash your creative side with a glass of wine in one hand and paint brush in the other.
Find out more here.
Feature Image- The Hedonist