Hey March! 8 of the best things to do in Leeds this month

Spring is springing here in Leeds, and with that much-needed dose of vitamin D comes a whole host of fun things to do in the city. From comedy to Casanova, bingo to ballet, your schedule just got a whole lot busier.

Head down to the Tetley for Justin Fitzpatrick’s current exhibition, ‘Alpha Salad’. Covering themes including food, growth class and spirituality, the evening will feature activities, interactivity and interesting conversation. The Tetley, Hunslet Road, Leeds LS10 1JQ.

Left Bank Leeds will play host to a range of indie traders on March 13th, when Leeds Craft & Flea takes over for a day of vintage bric-a-brac, jewellery, art, homeware and more. Head down to pick up a bargain and absorb Left Bank’s atmospheric ambience while you’re at it. Left Bank Leeds, Cardigan Road, Burley LS6 1LJ.

Bongo’s Bingo is back with a St Patrick’s Day Special at the O2 Academy on March 16th – so expect singalongs, dance offs, prizes and cash to be won! It’s the award-winning bingo rave phenomenon, and it’s set to be a party like no other.
O2 Academy Leeds, 55 Cookridge St, Leeds LS2 3AW. 

Playing their first headline tour in three years, The Coral will be at Leeds Beckett University on March 17th – ready to play their self-titled, debut album in full. The band have also been busy reissuing said debut album, as well as remastering their Shadows Fall EP for digital release.
Leeds Beckett Student Union, Portland Building, Portland Way, Leeds LS1 3HE.

Over at Leeds Grand, Northern Ballet’s Casanova is set to bring passion, danger and desire to the stage from March 10th – 19th. Expect a spell-binding story full of scandal, trickery and of course, love.
Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NU.

Prepare to witness something incredible at the First Direct Arena on March 24th, as Planet Earth II Live in Concert comes alive. Promising an immersive visual and musical journey from the Galapagos to the Barrier Reef – plus a score by Hans Zimmer – this is a whole new way to experience one of the most popular natural history programmes of all time.
Leeds First Direct Arena, Arena Way, Leeds LS2 8BY.

Enjoy a relaxing, social morning of Yoga and Brunch at Holbeck’s Jamyang Buddhist Centre on March 26th. You can join teacher, Amelia Leigh, for a 60-minute practice focusing on flow, breath and meditation, before heading to the Yak Street Cafe for refreshments and a chat. All abilities welcome, brunch not compulsory!
Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds, Ingram Road, Holbeck LS11 9RQ.

Because we all need a reason to laugh this month, why not head over to Leeds Playhouse to watch Stewart Lee’s Snowflake/Tornado show, running from March 30th until April 1st. With a unique brand of critically acclaimed comedy and a two-hour show to deliver, Stewart is on hand to see the month out in style.
Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7UP.