10 things to do in Bristol this week, January 17-23 2022

Monday: Bounce Mondays, Strange Brew
Strange Brew’s weekly jam session isn’t one to miss if you’re at all musically inclined and fancy a Monday night freestyle boogie. Expect the unexpected, as there’ll surely be an eclectic mix of MCs, singers and instrumentalists turning up to surely make it a free-flowing night to remember.
www.strangebrewbristol.com/whats-on

Tuesday: Bunker, Alma Tavern Theatre
A dark, intimate theatre production written by London based Noga Flaishon that explores the darkness of the human psyche. Based around two women waking up in an underground bunker after a world-changing event known only as “the collapse”, both parties have very different ideas about what’s happening, and what to do next.
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2022-01-18&event_id=69719

Tuesday: Long Poses Life Drawing, The Jam Jar
The central Bristol community arts space host their weekly life drawing session this Tuesday, with a focus on “long poses”. You’ll be tasked with five, 20 and 45 minute poses in this session. Equipment and materials provided.
www.thejamjarbristol.com/community-events

Wednesday: 1Jack, The Exchange
Exciting UK Hip-Hop up and comer 1Jack touches down at legendary independent venue The Exchange bringing the vibes with that signature atmospheric, melodic UK Hip-Hop sound. Bringing with him a host of other MCs, DJs and friends, if you’re a hip-hop-head, the Exchange is the place to be this Wednesday.
www.exchangebristol.com/whats-on/#events/e70035

Thursday: The Black Tambourines, The Ill Repute
The Ill Repute hosts Cornish Punk legends The Black Tambourines this Thursday, bringing their bouncy, sweat drenched punk anthems with an insatiable pace that’ll get anyone moving. With an infectious original punk sound, you’ll find their hair raising vocals and instrumentation hard to ignore.
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2022-01-20&event_id=69973

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Thursday: The Tonic Sessions: Victoria Klewin, Bristol Beacon
Whilst predominantly a jazz singer, Klewin’s song writing also draws on choral, folk, Arabic and pop influences and her enchanting vocals are soulful and richly expressive. For this Tonic Sessions performance, Klewin plays with some of Bristol’s top jazz musicians, bringing her song writing to full vibrancy.
www.bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/victoria-klewin/

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Thursday: Deaf Conversations About Cinema: Licorice Pizza, Watershed
After a screening of Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest Licorice Pizza (with Descriptive Subtitles), join us in the Café & Bar to talk about the film with audience members and a guest speaker. Full BSL (British Sign Language) interpretation throughout, all welcome! 17:40 (film), 20:00 (discussion)
www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/11110/deaf-conversations-about-cinema-licorice-pizza/

Friday: Duckland 3rd Birthday, Basement 45
Fast becoming legendary promoters Duckland return to everyone’s favourite basement this Friday to celebrate their third birthday and start the weekend off right. A room of Drum & Bass and a room of Garage & Breaks – what’s not to love? If you’re not aboard the Duckland train by now, now is the time to change that.
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2022-01-21&event_id=67781

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Saturday: Henleaze Concert Society, Trinity Henleaze URC
Exploring music for five musicians, this programme contrasts Dvořák’s iridescent Piano Quintet with Mozart’s sublime Clarinet Quintet, one of the most well-loved works in the chamber music repertoire. The work has been celebrated through the centuries for its exquisitely-crafted melodic lines. In his expressive Second Piano Quintet, Dvořák creates a dazzling array of colour and texture through his imaginative scoring of the ensemble, combined with passages of pure beauty. With Dave Pagett (clarinet) and Paul Israel (piano).
www.bristolensemble.com/production/henleaze-concert-society-chamber-quintets/

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Sunday: Snow Queen, Redgrave Theatre
Join Ballet Theatre UK in their beautiful re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale ballet, The Snow Queen. This spectacular production follows the story of Gerda and her quest to find her friend Kay, whom the Snow Queen has placed under an evil spell.
www.redgravetheatre.com/event/2022/01/ballet-theatre-uk-presents-the-snow-queen/954/

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Jan 25-30: Slapstick Festival, Watershed
Celebrating its 18th year and now back in Bristol’s best venues, the annual Slapstick Festival offers a chance to see some essential comedies from cinema’s silent era, specially selected from archives across the world and paired with live musical accompaniment.
www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/season/563/slapstick-2022

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Jan 26: The Greatest Magician, Redgrave Theatre
A DAZZLING new MAGIC SHOW – presented by the magician most famous for jamming the BBC switchboards as he correctly predicted the lottery. This astonishing, enigmatic, five star rated magic show will leave you aching from laughter and dizzy in disbelief.
www.redgravetheatre.com/event/2021/10/the-greatest-magician/1024/

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Jan 26-29: Big Boys Don’t Cry
In a riot of colour, dance, clowns and puppets, this is a hysterical journey full of heart, but close to the bone. Big Boys Don’t Cry, the latest production from the makers of Coulrophobia, an “endlessly watchable, sublimely entertaining double act” (Total Theatre), is an emotionally ridiculous story about manhood.
www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/big-boys-dont-cry/

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Jan 28: Nico Yearwood: Coyote
Award-winning Bajan comedian and resident host of the world famous Top Secret Comedy Club brings his brand new hour to Bristol. This show sees Nico being more introspective about his upbringing in Barbados and how that has influenced how he views the world, his parenting and his seemingly outdated values.
www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/nico-yearwood-coyote/

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Jan 30: John Francis Flynn, Rough Trade
A supremely talented singer and multi-instrumentalist, Flynn draws on the folk traditions of his Irish homeland, intertwining this with his singularly haunting and enchanting instrumental arrangements and vocal delivery. “Hotly tipped for folk stardom” (Hot Press).
www.bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/john-francis-flynn/

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Feb 12: Timedance – 7 Years, Trinity
Trinity is very excited to be hosting the 7th birthday of Bristol-based label Timedance. Batu will be bringing along a great line-up of DJs powered by Sinai Sound. Expect a night of masterful blends of icy and futuristic electro as well as bass heavy EBM-leaning techno alongside experimental bass music, jungle and footwork excursions delivered in a jaw dropping and imaginative fashion.
www.trinitybristol.org.uk/whats-on/2022/timedance-7-years

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Feb 14: Romantic Rhapsody, St George’s
Prepare to be swept off your feet for an evening of passion and drama from the world of classical and film music. A Valentine’s Day to remember, this concert brings you outstanding romantic melodies, poignant songs and exquisite music from some of the world’s favourite romantic composers, including Beethoven, Elgar, Shostakovich, Einaudi and Ennio Morricone.
www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/whats-on/bristol-ensemble-romantic-rhapsody/

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Feb 26: Stand Atlantic, Trinity
Australian pop-punk band Stand Atlantic gained prominence with the release of their EPs Catalyst and A place Apart. Consisting of Bonnie Fraser (vocalist and guitarist), David Potter (guitarist), Miki Rich (bassist), Jonno Panichi (drummer), the band began recording material in 2012. Their 2021 EP Sidewinder throws back to mid-2000s pop-punk, with a contemporary, alternative twist.
www.trinitybristol.org.uk/whats-on/2022/stand-atlantic

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