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10 things to do in Bristol this week, November 8-14 2021
Monday-November 16: Afrika Eye, various venues
The largest celebration of African film, arts and culture in the South West returns after a break of two years.
www.afrikaeye.org.uk
Tuesday: Shingai, Strange Brew
A night of live music and spoken word exploring the power of vulnerability, headlined by Noisettes lead singer Shingai, and also featuring Bristol rapper and poet, Craft-D.
www.strangebrewbristol.com
Wednesday: Joke & Mirrors open mic, Smoke & Mirrors
A night of comedy and magic at the Denmark Street pub, with all money made going to the performers.
www.smokeandmirrorsbar.com/tickets
Wednesday: Nihiloxica, Strange Brew
An Anglo-Ugandan band harnessing a sound brimming with nuanced tone and texture.
www.bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/nihiloxica/
Thursday: We Toppled Colston! fundraiser gig, Trinity
Join for a night of resistance, music and dancing with Laid Blak, Lawrence Hoo and more.
www.trinitybristol.org.uk/whats-on/2021/we-toppled-colston-fundraiser-gig
Thursday-Sunday: Macbeth, Bristol Old Vic studio
Murders, witches and betrayal, as performed by the students from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
www.bristololdvic.org.uk/whats-on/macbeth
The studio theatre at Bristol Old Vic – photo: Martin Booth
Friday: Bristol launch, The Cocktail Club
The Cocktail Club group, formally known as London Cocktail Club, is due to open its biggest bar yet on Corn Street on Friday.
www.londoncocktailclub.co.uk/bristol-corn-street
London Cocktail Club opened their first Bristol bar on the Clifton Triangle in 2018 – photo: Jess Connett
Friday-Sunday: Clifton Village LitFest, Clifton Library & Christ Church Clifton
Promising a weekend “full of talks, workshops, music, poetry and lively discussion”, with guests including Kate Adie, Peace Adzo Medie and Jonathan Dimbleby.
www.cliftonlitfest.com
Saturday & Sunday: Women’s Football Weekend
Fans are encouraged to go and support their team whether professional or further down the football pyramid. On Sunday, Bristol City WFC play Blackburn Rovers at Ashton Gate and Bristol Rovers Women’s take on Weston-super-Mare at Lockleaze Sports Centre.
www.womenscompetitions.thefa.com
Bristol24/7 are proud to be one of the partners of Bristol Rovers Women’s – photo: Bristol Rovers Community Trust
Sunday: Autumn Flea Market, Bristol Folk House
Featuring plants, bric-a-brac, jewellery, greetings cards, vintage clothes and more.
www.bristolfolkhouse.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/p/CVAT7CpsXte/
Main photo: Daniel Nixon
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