Jul
17
Thu
Tapas & Wine Pairing Adventure-‘Undiscovered Spain’ @ Tapas & Tunes
Jul 17 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Tapas and Food Pairing Evening. £45. Price includes 5 wines paired with 5 regional Tapas. This month is ‘Undiscovered Spain’ with some great wines that are less known! Wines supplied and introduced by David Lawson from Chez Vin, Otley.

Horse & Farrier open mic night @ Horse & Farrier
Jul 17 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Otley brewer and music aficionado Paul Briscoe hosts his popular open mic night at the Horse & Farrier.  Head down for great music, good company and a few drinks in a relaxed atmosphere.

Jul
18
Fri
Woolpack Studios Choir & Otley Rock Orchestra @ Otley Courthouse
Jul 18 @ 8:00 pm

Established in 2012, Woolpack Studios Choir is a community choir from Otley. We welcome new singers with no auditions or need to read music necessary to join, just a love of music!

We sing songs specially arranged by choir directors Richard and Jen in three or four part harmony. Pop, Soul, Rock, Country and more – we’ll sing songs of any genre as long as we love the melodies and lyrics! Some of our favourite songs over the years include Caramel by Corinne Bailey Rae, Cloudbusting by Kate Bush and The Last Man on Earth by Wolf Alice. We rehearse on Thursday nights at Otley Social Club, and regularly have between 30-40 singers.
Woolpack Studios Choir are really thrilled to be returning to perform at Otley Courthouse for our Summer Concert, where we’ll be performing songs from our 2025 repertoire and we’re really looking forward to singing for a lovely listening and friendly audience!
Otley Rock Orchestra will be opening the night with a set of classic songs you will know and love… expect Queen, ABBA, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and more performed by a 15-person strong orchestra with vocalists.
For more information about the show or if you’d like to join us at our weekly rehearsals, please feel free to email [email protected]
Jul
19
Sat
Chevin Forest Park Run @ Shawfield side, The Chevin
Jul 19 @ 9:00 am
Chevin Forest Park Run @ Shawfield side, The Chevin

What is Chevin Forest parkrun?

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you!

When is it?

Every Saturday at 9:00am.

Where is it?

The event takes place at Chevin Forest Park, Otley, Leeds, LS21 3DD. See Course page for more details.

What does it cost to join in?

Nothing – it’s free! but please register before you first come along. Only ever register with parkrun once and don’t forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time.

Music In The Market Place – Al Bampton @ Market Place
Jul 19 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Al Bampton (Classical/Instrumental Guitar)

Al Bampton will be performing a two hour set of guitar instrumental music. The set will include popular song melodies (old and new), classical guitar classics, Spanish music, original compositions and a range of folk music from all across Britain and Ireland.

Cancelled – Woolpack Studios Live @ Woolpack Studios Courtyard
Jul 19 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Due to adverse weather predictions, this has now been cancelled.

Five hours of music from the team behind Woolpack Studios.

Otley Ghost Tour – early @ Market Place
Jul 19 @ 6:30 pm

Prepare to be spooked with the team from Turnip Fish Theatre on a haunting walk around the town’s scariest sights!

Meet your ghoulish guide by the jubilee clock in Otley’s Market Place and embark on a spine-chilling walk around the seemingly quaint streets of this medieval town. Learn about Otley’s grim history, and discover who is still thought to linger…
Highlights:
– Discover the hidden Navvies Memorial
– Thomas Chippendale’s house and former school
– Learn about the ghosts of the River Wharfe
– Find out which of Otley’s pubs are the most haunted
The tour runs at one hour, with two performances taking place every Saturday night.
Otley Ghost Tour – late @ Market Place
Jul 19 @ 8:00 pm

Prepare to be spooked with the team from Turnip Fish Theatre on a haunting walk around the town’s scariest sights!

Meet your ghoulish guide by the jubilee clock in Otley’s Market Place and embark on a spine-chilling walk around the seemingly quaint streets of this medieval town. Learn about Otley’s grim history, and discover who is still thought to linger…

Highlights:
– Discover the hidden Navvies Memorial
– Thomas Chippendale’s house and former school
– Learn about the ghosts of the river Wharfe

– Find out which of Otley’s pubs are the most haunted
The tour runs at one hour, with two performances taking place every Saturday night.
Jul
23
Wed
Dave Bainbridge & Sally Minnear @ Otley Courthouse
Jul 23 @ 6:45 pm

Award winning multi-instrumentalist Dave Bainbridge joins forces with Lord of The Dance vocalist, instrumentalist Sally Minnear to bring a spellbinding evening of music that will, in equal measure have you jigging in (or out of!) your seat or bring a tear to your eye.

A compelling mix of powerful and ethereal vocal songs (including the occasional emotive Gaelic ballad). instrumental tracks (jigs / reels / slow airs / evolving soundscapes and virtuoso improvisation on keyboards, electric guitar, bouzouki and cowbell!

Best known as co-founder of pioneering Celtic folk/rock band IONA and more recently with Lifesigns, Celestial Fire, DBA (with Geoff Downes of Yes), Strawbs, The Colin Blunstone Band and as a solo artist, Dave Bainbridge’s multi-faceted career has led him into many musical genres and work with numerous artists including; Chris Braide, Jack Bruce, Troy Donockley, Buddy Guy, Gloria Gaynor, Mae McKenna, Moya Brennan, Paul Jones, Phil Keaggy, Robert Fripp, Nick Beggs, Damian Wilson and many others

Daughter of multi instrumentalist Kerry Minnear of the hugely respected and influential ’70’s progressive band Gentle Giant, Sally Minnear has been steeped in music throughout her life, having a minor hit with the song “For You” aged just 18. After completing a music degree, during which time she played fiddle and sang in a popular traditional Irish band, Sally secured the featured vocalist role in Michael Flatley’s hugely successful dance spectacular ‘Lord of the Dance’. Sally toured for two years with the production, performing in concert halls, theatres and arenas all around the world.

 

Jul
24
Thu
Quiz Night at The White Swan
Jul 24 @ 7:00 pm

Weekly quiz at The White Swan on Boroughgate with free nibbles offered to those taking part.