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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Aberford

10 picks around Aberford, from 8 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Aberford

Not every listing gets a golden ticket

We check the usual frankly silly number of local websites, then look for events that feel rainy-day friendly: cinemas, theatres, talks, workshops, galleries, concerts, cosy venues, and anything less likely to involve standing in a muddy field making brave weather noises.

Happening Saturday 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for Aberford, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.

Our 10 picks near Aberford

The Nightswimmers1

The Nightswimmers

at Brotherton Library

Info: Lending Room 25th July £7.50 | 18+ Tickets The Nightswimmers Music | Instagram Born and raised in Leeds UK, The Nightswimmers stay true to their roots, with a style that showcases strong musicianship and raw melodic songwriting.The band nod to a wide range of musical influences, with a timeless approach to writing melody, and a burning desire to push the boundaries of modern music.With genre blends drawing from alt rock, pop, indie pop and classic singer songwriter music, you'll see there are no limits and can expect to experience something different with each release!Their distinctive sound puts full emphasis on the soul of the song, with slick arrangements that tie everything together and bring out the powerful emotions at it's core.

9.1 milesSat 25 Jul£7.50
Local gemSee the details→
Live Music
July Jazz Jam2

July Jazz Jam

at JazzLeeds

Come and join in or just enjoy the fun at our April Sunday jam session at Northlight Arts. All styles and levels welcome – vocals and instrumentals – it’s all about the vibe. The JazzLeeds trio are there to support all performers led by Andy Cholerton. Phil Green will be your MC.

8.1 milesSun 26 Jul14:30
Local gemSee the details→
Live Music

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Singo Bingo3Free! (worth double-checking)

Singo Bingo

at Popworld Leeds - Millennium Square

It's Singo Bingo time! Where you can sing, party and bingo all at the same time with our legendary host DIXIE! You'll be able to sing and dab along to all your POP favourites, with an afternoon of SURPRISE and DELIGHT! Fabulous prizes to be won! Last arrival is 3pm with first game to start at 3:30pm. Tickets are FREE and on a first come first serve basis.

9 milesSat 25 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Little Fish7

Little Fish

at Kirk Deighton Institute

This very informal service is for all young families, particularly following a child’s baptism. Parents enjoy the chance to meet others of like mind. The children, from babies to pre-school and early school age enjoy time with parents for stories, songs, arts and crafts, prayer and refreshments. We meet on the last Sunday of the month at 3:00pm.

7 milesSun 26 Jul15:00
CuratedSee the details→
Religion & Spirituality
In Other words8Free! (worth double-checking)

In Other words

at Mafwa Theatre

In Other Words is an original performance created during a five-day residency at the University of Leeds, inspired by communication across cultures, generations and lived experiences.

8.3 milesSat 25 Jul
CuratedSee the details→
Community
Family Cinema: Wreck It Ralph Breaks the Internet9

Family Cinema: Wreck It Ralph Breaks the Internet

at Bingley Arts Centre

Best friends Ralph and Vanellope face a new challenge when Vanellope’s arcade game, Sugar Rush, breaks down. To save it from being unplugged, they travel through the arcade’s newly installed Wi-Fi router into the vast, fast-paced world of the Internet. Overwhelmed by online world Ralph and Vanellope search for a rare replacement part on eBay. The adventure tests their friendship, teaching them that true friendship means supporting each other’s growth – even when it means letting go and embracing change.

20.4 milesSat 25 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Children & FamilyCinema
community10

Private Peaceful (One Actor Version)

at Doncaster Little Theatre

“I’ve had nearly eighteen years of yesterdays and tomorrows, and tonight I must remember as many of them as I can. Tonight, more than any other night of my life, I want to feel alive!” Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing the night, he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line.

23.8 milesSat 25 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community

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