Seven Unplugged
Local musicians collaborate together to play acoustic music in various styles.
Local musicians collaborate together to play acoustic music in various styles.
Cafe Scientifique
Sunday Quiz
Quiz master Roger Hunter presides over a free event with raffle and prizes.
Quiz master Roger Hunter presides over a free event with raffle and prizes.
Jazz Instrumental Workshop
A fun and informative jazz workshop.
A fun and informative jazz workshop.
Kill For A Seat Comedy
Intelligent humour and strong punchlines from Nick Doody. Plus Panella Mellor and host Silky.
Intelligent humour and strong punchlines from Nick Doody. Plus Panella Mellor and host Silky.
Devil's Violin: The Forbidden Door
Storyteller Daniel Morden is complemented by a virtuoso folk trio.
Storyteller Daniel Morden is complemented by a virtuoso folk trio.
Sam Baker With Carrie Elkin
The two artists from the USA collaborate to perform their Americana and country originals.
The two artists from the USA collaborate to perform their Americana and country originals.
Katshan'es
The material that Katshan'es perform comes from archive songsheets and songbooks, produced around 1905 and sung in music halls in London's East End.
The material that Katshan'es perform comes from archive songsheets and songbooks, produced around 1905 and sung in music halls in London's East End.
Tom Riviere's Family Band
The double bassist performs jazz with his three-piece backing band.
The double bassist performs jazz with his three-piece backing band.
Wild Ponies
The band plays country-rock.
The band plays country-rock.
Manana Collective
Pianist James Clark leads the ensemble in a rousing performance of World-funk with latin rhythms.
Pianist James Clark leads the ensemble in a rousing performance of World-funk with latin rhythms.
Cafe Psychologique: Can Wasps Help Us Fight Cancer?: Talk
A talk by Dr Paul Beales, who leads a research group in the Leeds School Of Chemistry.
A talk by Dr Paul Beales, who leads a research group in the Leeds School Of Chemistry.
Russell Van Den Berg Quartet
Russell Van Den Berg, Ivo Neame piano, Steve Watts bass and Tim Giles drums. Support from Seven Jazz introducing band The Sam Dutton-Taylor quartet.
Russell Van Den Berg, Ivo Neame piano, Steve Watts bass and Tim Giles drums. Support from Seven Jazz introducing band The Sam Dutton-Taylor quartet.
Nov 12, 7.45pm-11.15pm
Cost
£14, concs £12
Ros Lewis And Dave Lewis
The long-time resident musicians play swinging jazz.
The long-time resident musicians play swinging jazz.
When
Nov 13, 8pm
Cost
adv £7
Come Away With Me
Storytelling with Yorkshire's homeless theatre company, Urban Sprawl.
Storytelling with Yorkshire's homeless theatre company, Urban Sprawl.
When
Nov 14, 7.45pm
Cost
£7, concs £5
Al Wood Quintet
When
Nov 15, 1.30pm-4.15pm
Cost
£7, concs £5
English Ceilidh With Mrs Porter's Ensemble
Mrs Porter's Ensemble plays lively English-style traditional dance music for old and new country dances. Dances are taught and prompted so no experience is needed.
Mrs Porter's Ensemble plays lively English-style traditional dance music for old and new country dances. Dances are taught and prompted so no experience is needed.
When
Nov 15, 7.15pm
Cost
£5 on door
Metamorphic And Royst Trio
The London-based contemporary jazz/folk sextet Metamorphic and the Royst Trio perform a selection of song-based compositions, with texture and improvisation as part of their on-going collaboration.
The London-based contemporary jazz/folk sextet Metamorphic and the Royst Trio perform a selection of song-based compositions, with texture and improvisation as part of their on-going collaboration.
When
Nov 18, 8.30pm
Cost
£8, concs £6
Continent Chop Chop
Climate justice stories from across the world.
Climate justice stories from across the world.
When
Nov 20, 7.30pm
Cost
£7, concs £5
Rita Hosking
Americana and country-folk from the Californian singer-songwriter.
Americana and country-folk from the Californian singer-songwriter.
When
Nov 21, 8pm
Cost
£12, adv £10
Maciek Pysz Trio
The Polish composer and guitarist is joined by double-bassist Yuri Goloubev and drummer Asaf Sirkis for a live jazz performance.
The Polish composer and guitarist is joined by double-bassist Yuri Goloubev and drummer Asaf Sirkis for a live jazz performance.
When
Nov 22, 1.30pm-4pm
Cost
£7, concs £5
Kill For A Seat Comedy
Scottish comedian John Scott and host Silky with more acts to be announced.
Scottish comedian John Scott and host Silky with more acts to be announced.
When
Nov 25, 8pm
Cost
£11, concs £9
Andy Sheppard Quartet
The jazz saxophonist and his accompanying musicians, performs contemporary jazz.
The jazz saxophonist and his accompanying musicians, performs contemporary jazz.
When
Nov 26, 7.45pm-11pm
Cost
£20, concs £18
Leeds Comhaltas: Irish Night
Hear traditional music and contemporary Irish songs from Martin and Peggy Sarsfield. Followed by I Did Not Look Back which explores the way people have left Ireland throughout history.
Hear traditional music and contemporary Irish songs from Martin and Peggy Sarsfield. Followed by I Did Not Look Back which explores the way people have left Ireland throughout history.
When
Nov 27, 8pm
Cost
£10, adv £8
Cafe Psychologique: Ready For Death?
Introduced by Karen Fisher, Funeral Director.
Introduced by Karen Fisher, Funeral Director.
When
Nov 28, 8pm
Cost
£4
Niss Stricker And France Ellul
A rare opportunity to see these two established musicians and storytellers performing together.
A rare opportunity to see these two established musicians and storytellers performing together.
When
Nov 28, 8pm
Genre
Gigs - folk
Cost
£10, concs £8
Firebird Quartet
The outfit plays contemporary jazz and funk grooves.
The outfit plays contemporary jazz and funk grooves.
When
Nov 29, 1.30pm-4.15pm
Genre
Gigs - jazz
Cost
£7, concs £5
Cafe Economique: If The NHS Is Sick, Is Privatisation The Cure ?
A talk by Dr John Puntis.
A talk by Dr John Puntis.
When
Dec 1, 7.30pm
Genre
Special - lit
Cost
£4
Amateur Transplants: Adam Kay's Smutty Christmas Songs
This night of festive filth is the antidote to the pantomime horrors in every other theatre at this time of year.
This night of festive filth is the antidote to the pantomime horrors in every other theatre at this time of year.
When
Dec 2, 8pm
Genre
Theatre - com
Cost
£13, concs £11
Chris Biscoe - Mingus Moves
The saxophonist and his five-piece backing band pay tribute to the work of Charles Mingus.
The saxophonist and his five-piece backing band pay tribute to the work of Charles Mingus.
When
Dec 3, 7.45pm-11pm
Genre
Gigs - jazz
Cost
£18, concs £16
Swan Canaries
Arletty Theatre presents a musical drama telling the story of the First World War Canary Girls who worked in the munitions factories and what happened when one at Chilwell near Nottingham exploded in 1918 with the loss of many lives.
Arletty Theatre presents a musical drama telling the story of the First World War Canary Girls who worked in the munitions factories and what happened when one at Chilwell near Nottingham exploded in 1918 with the loss of many lives.
When
Dec 4, 7.30pm
Genre
Theatre - show
Cost
phone for prices
Bear & Butterfly
A charming puppet tale about love, loss and friendship.
A charming puppet tale about love, loss and friendship.
When
Dec 5, 11.30am & 2pm
Genre
Special - the
Cost
£7, concs £5
Lady Luck
Vocalists Jenny Smith and Kate Peters play a selection of jazz and swing ballads.
Vocalists Jenny Smith and Kate Peters play a selection of jazz and swing ballads.
When
Dec 6, 1.15pm-4.15pm
Genre
Gigs - jazz
Cost
£7, concs £5
Seven Unplugged: End Of Year Shindig
A showcase event featuring a selection of local musicians and singers.
A showcase event featuring a selection of local musicians and singers.
When
Dec 9, 8pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£6
Alan Barnes?s Christmas Carol Octet
The acclaimed multi-instrumentalist leads his seven-piece backing band in an alternative jazz performance as they play renditions of Christmas classics.
The acclaimed multi-instrumentalist leads his seven-piece backing band in an alternative jazz performance as they play renditions of Christmas classics.
When
Dec 10, 7.45pm-11pm
Genre
Gigs - jazz
Cost
£20, concs £18
Winter Jazz Cafe
Jazz musicians' open stage, with the Seven jazz workshop band.
Jazz musicians' open stage, with the Seven jazz workshop band.
When
Dec 13, 1.15pm-4pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£7
Jack Frost
Mr and Mrs Theatre Company present a seasonal tale.
Mr and Mrs Theatre Company present a seasonal tale.
When
Dec 19, 11.30am
Genre
Special - the
Cost
£6, child £4
Seven Jazz Xmas Party : The Tom Sharp Jazz Orchestra
The ensemble performs a selection of classic big band tunes.
The ensemble performs a selection of classic big band tunes.
When
Dec 20, 1pm-4.30pm
Genre
Gigs - jazz
Cost
£10
Great Escape Jam Session
Open stage for jazz musicians.
Open stage for jazz musicians.
When
Dec 27, 1.30pm-4.15pm
Genre
Gigs - rock
Cost
£7
Kill For A Seat Comedy
Stand-up from special guests and your bean-feast of a man, MC Silky.
Stand-up from special guests and your bean-feast of a man, MC Silky.
When
Dec 30, 8pm, doors 7.45pm
Genre
Comedy - none
Cost
£11, concs £9
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