13 things to do in Bristol this week, January 24-30 2022

Monday: Kundalini Yoga & Meditation, The Jam Jar
Step into the week in a balanced manner with a yoga and meditation session led by Rowan, an experienced guide who has been using quiet reflection as a meditative practise all his life.
www.thejamjarbristol.com/community-events

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Tuesday: Chops Comedy, Friendly Records
One headliner and a host of local talent will be testing out some new work.
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2022-01-25&event_id=70424

Stu Goldsmith at a previous Chops Comedy evening – photo: Chops Comedy

Wednesday: Decoy takeover, Lost Horizon
For lovers of the hit BBC3 mockumentary series People Just Do Nothing – Danny Rankin, aka Decoy, will be spinning the finest UK garage alongside a host of other local talents, including ec2a bossman Dr Dubplate.
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2022-01-26&event_id=68503

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Wednesday: Elevate Us: Behind the Scenes of Tech, Bristol Beacon
Elevate Us and Bristol Beacon invite you to their first partnership event: Behind the Scenes of Tech, with Bristol Beacon’s expert Tech Team. A hands-on and insightful introduction for 18-25s interested in finding out more about key technical roles in event, venue and music production, and the opportunities within those fields.
bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/elevate-us-behind-the-scenes-of-tech-w-bristol-beacon/

Thursday: Interceptor – Trinity Land Mass Premiere, Strange Brew
Up and coming Bristol skate clothing brand/crew Interceptor premiere their latest film featuring a host of top skaters in the local Bristol scene, filmed by rising star in the scene Ben Davies.
www.strangebrewbristol.com/whats-on

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Wednesday-Saturday: Big Boys Don’t Cry, Tobacco Factory Theatres
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.
tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/big-boys-dont-cry/

Friday: Nick Butter: Running The World 196, Redgrave Theatre
Could you run a marathon in every country in the world? Nick Butter has, and he’s sharing his incredible experiences, stories and photography.
www.redgravetheatre.com/event/2022/01/nick-butter-running-the-world-196/782/

Nick in the Sahara desert

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Friday: Nico Yearwood: Coyote, Tobacco Factory Theatres
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.
tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/nico-yearwood-coyote/

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Friday-February 3: Parallel Mothers, Watershed
Pedro Almodóvar is on top form with this masterful comedy drama about a chance encounter that leads to a lifelong connection. Starring Penélope Cruz and Milena Smit.
www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/11090/parallel-mothers/

Saturday: Black Gold Vinyl Fair, Lost Horizon
If you’re in need of a good dig this weekend, then look no further than the free Black Gold Vinyl fair at Lost Horizon. Plenty of sellers slinging wax old and new, award winning food stalls and DJs all day – what’s your excuse?
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2022-01-29&event_id=70284

Black Gold Vinyl Fair Poster | Photo: Lost Horizon

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Sunday: Carpenters Gold, Redgrave Theatre
Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening featuring the musical brilliance of Richard and Karen Carpenter. From Close to You to Top of the World, all their chart-topping hits including We’ve Only Just Begun, Goodbye to Love, Please Mr Postman, For All We Know and Only Yesterday!
redgravetheatre.com/event/2022/01/carpenters-gold/1046/

Sunday: Arts 2 Life, Cloak & Dagger
Grassroots Arts 2 Life collective is back, showcasing some of the best rising talent coming out of Bristol.
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2022-01-30&event_id=69956

Sam Paul will be playing the Cloak & Dagger this Sunday | Photo: Cloak & Dagger

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Sunday: Getting Away with Murder(s), Watershed
To coincide with the 75th anniversary of the Nuremberg Trials, director David Wilkinson takes us on an eye-opening journey across the world for truth and justice in his documentary film Getting Away With Murder(s). Followed by a Q&A with Wilkinson.
www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/11083/getting-away-with-murders/

And coming soon…

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Feb 4: All Dressed Up & Nowhere To Go, Bristol Beacon
Can a pantomime artist make children laugh on Zoom? How does an acrobat thrill without gasps from the crowd? What does the harpist feel when no one is listening? This exhibition of photos by Joe Short & words by Dionne McCulloch showcases a collection of portraits and interviews from the year the audience stayed home.
bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/all-dressed-up-nowhere-to-go/

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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 Dvorak, Beethoven, Elgar, Shostakovich and Ennio Morricone.
www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/whats-on/bristol-ensemble-romantic-rhapsody/

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Feb 18: Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote, Redgrave Theatre
Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote comes to Bristol with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode “The Corpse That Flew First Class”. Watch as Cabot Cove gets caught up in murder and mayhem over the festive season, in a murder mystery only JB Fletcher (or you!) can solve!
redgravetheatre.com/event/2022/02/solve-along-a-murder-she-wrote/

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Vaughan Williams & The English Tradition, Redgrave Theatre
Bristol Ensemble celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of one of England’s greatest composers, Ralph Vaughan Williams. The programme includes The Lark Ascending, which was inspired by a George Meredith poem of the same name and always tops the Classic FM Hall of Fame. Among the other pieces included will be the Tallis Fantasia, based on a psalm tune by renaissance composer Thomas Tallis.
www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/whats-on/bristol-ensemble-vaughan-williams-and-the-english-tradition/

Main photo: Tony Chiotti

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