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Great Womxn Who Work in the Arts: Finding Power in our Collective Voice
Meet Anna and Lily, two creatives on a mission to unite artists and arts workers and be catalysts for positive change in the city.
#BuyLeeds: Support Leeds Indie Business this Christmas
We know it feels a little early to get excited about Christmas - especially with over 2 weeks left of the national lockdown - but #BuyLeeds has definitely conjured a little festive cheer here at Harpy Mag.
Women Friendly Leeds: It's Time to Join the Movement
Soon, Leeds will become the first ever ‘Women-Friendly’ city in the UK. Harpy met with the co-ordinator of the Women Friendly Leeds movement to find out what makes a city ‘Women-Friendly’ and how you can get involved.
Meet Lolshevism: A Socialist Feminist Comedy Club
Meet the women steering Lolshevism; a socialist, feminist comedy club hosted in Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds. In a sphere that has traditionally failed to include women, minorities, and marginalised genders, Lolshevism provides top tier, inclusive comedy every month…
Leeds LGBTQ+ History Month in 9 Queer-Friendly Events
LGBTQ+ History Month falls in February in the UK, and lucky for us our hometown is well-endowed with queer-friendly businesses and inclusive venues. Here’s a list of Leeds events for the LGBTQ+ community (and allies), so that you can celebrate this important month with comedy, literature, panel discussions, and wrestling (yes, wrestling!)…
Ribbons: Leeds Artist will Honour Local Women in Feminist Sculpture
To honour the achievements of Leeds women, the public are being asked to nominate their local heroines for an exciting feminist sculpture project. Who will you nominate?
“I am not fixed and there is nothing to mend” – Chérie Taylor Battiste launches Lioness
Lit by the golden glow of fairy lights in a snug back room at The Tetley, Chérie Taylor Battiste performs poetry from her new book, Lioness…
Amy Lea's Ode to Mother's Love
Amy Lea discusses Mother’s Day cards, the powerful communicative ability of art, and the inspiration behind her three fiery orange designs.
Find Your People at these 7 Inclusive Spaces in Leeds
It can be intimidating to feel like an outsider in a big city. Whatever your kinks and quirks, Leeds is teeming with open-minded, friendly people… you just need to know where to look. Check out this list of Leeds venues and collectives and you’ll soon find yourself spoilt for choice of things to do and people to see.
Women's Equality Party: Harpy meets Dr Louise Jennings
I spoke to Dr Louise Jennings, WEP candidate for Headingley and Hyde Park in the May 2018 local elections. We discussed broadly her personal and political reflections on the role and importance of the Women’s Equality Party and feminism more generally.
Whoe’er invented lebkuchen is the true hero of Christmas! It’s the only thing between me and cheesy chips.