Things To Do / Bristol
10 things to do this week in Bristol, August 24-30 2020
Tuesday
Belly Laughs, Redcatch Community Garden
Comedy comes to Knowle to help support fundraising efforts to buy a new marquee.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/belly-laughs-at-the-garden-tickets-117435138661
Tuesday
Bristol Bears vs Exeter Chiefs, Ashton Gate
It’s a top of the table clash as Bristol in second take on first placed Exeter. With the stadium still not allowed to host crowds, watch the match live on BT Sport.
www.bristolbearsrugby.com
Tuesday
Disco Brunch, Square Club
Enjoy a fun and energetic Disco Aerobics class led by Sweaty Betty ambassador Carly Wilkinson, followed by a complimentary breakfast cocktail and half price brunch.
www.discoaerobics.com (email bristolshop@sweatybetty.com to secure your spot)
Wednesday
Smoke & Mirrors, Mr Wolf’s
An evening of magic on the Mr Wolf’s rooftop, before Smoke & Mirrors reopens on Denmark Street next month.
hdfst.uk/E62686
Thursday-Saturday
Buffering, Bristol Old Vic courtyard
Leave the Light Ensemble theatre company present a show about struggling to find their feet in these unprecedented times.
www.bristololdvic.org.uk/whats-on/buffering
Friday-August 31
Weekend of action
Extinction Rebellion aim to “fill Bristol with outreach, talks and trainings, raising awareness about the climate and ecological emergency and offering proactive measures by which we can each help to mitigate against it”.
www.xrbristol.org.uk/actions-and-events/we-want-to-live-bristol-cardiff-rebellion
Saturday
Comedy at the Gate, Ashton Gate
Two gigs on one night at Ashton Gate featuring comedians Russell Kane, Angela Barnes and Charlie Baker.
www.ashtongatestadium.co.uk/whats-on/comedy-at-the-gate
Saturday & Sunday
Idles lock-in sessions, Abbey Road
Ahead of the release of their third studio album, Ultra Mono, the Bristol band play three livestreamed studios from the famous Abbey Road studios in London.
www.idlesband.com/tickets
Sunday
Scrumpy Pumpy, The Cider Box
St Philip’s tap room The Cider Box presents what is possibly the world’s first socially distanced cider festival.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-cider-box-tap-room-presents-scrumpy-pumpy-tickets-116579892597
Sunday
NOT-ting Hill Carnival, Lakota Gardens
A Bank Holiday Sunday dedicated to a love for Carnival. Expect live DJs, food, decor, giveaways and more.
www.lakota.co.uk/events/not-ting-hill-carnival
Main photo: Buffering, courtesy of Bristol Old Vic
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