19 things to do in Bristol this week, June 6-12 2022

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All week: Roxy Lanes
Roxy Lanes – which opened in May – boasts a huge variety of games, and massive rock and indie tunes. Including ten pin bowling, duck pin bowling, American pool, batting cages, ice-free curling, shuffleboard, beer pong, basketball and private karaoke rooms. The new location on Union Street also shows live sports.

The Union Street location is your one stop shop for all kinds of games – Photo: Roxy Lanes

Monday: I don’t like Sundays, The Mount Without
Known for his colourful depictions of political characters, scenes and symbols, British artist Ben Turnbull exhibits his latest twelve pieces at the decadent Mount Without, exploring acts of violence that stem from religious influence.

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Tuesday: An Evening with Brian Blessed, Redgrave Theatre
This show is an experience that nobody should miss! His eloquence and humour will have the audience captured from the moment he walks on stage until the moment he leaves. His show may not be suitable for people of a nervous disposition or those who aren’t expecting the odd expletive!

Tuesday: Rewilding the Land & Sea, Hen & Chicken
An evening of speakers and short film screenings about the two lungs of our planet: The forests and the oceans – how we are damaging them currently, and how we can attempt to rescue them going forward through rewilding.

Wednesday: Potatohead, The Wardrobe Theatre
Presented by Freddie Hayes, Potatohead combines stand-up, puppetry, song, dance and potatoes into a comedic production that you could certainly call unique. What’s more, the whole thing is a potato themed adaptation of the seven deadly sins.

Every Wednesday-Sunday: Go Aloft, SS Great Britain
Step into the shoes of a Victorian sailor and take the chance to discover what it was really like to be a member of the SS Great Britain’s crew by climbing the rigging to over 25 metres above ground level.

The event will also then take you floating across the dock yard, if you’re brave enough – Photo: SS Great Britain

Thursday: A celebration of Bristol’s food & drink, Left Handed Giant taproom
To celebrate the thriving food and drink scene in Bristol, and to get your hands on a copy of this year’s Bristol24/7 EatDrink guide, grab yourself a ticket for our party at the Left Handed Giant taproom in St Philips. There will be DJs, taster experiences from Yuup, and great beer and food.

The party is a celebration of all things food and drink in Bristol – Photo: Bristol24/7

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Friday: Lunchtime Talk: Nature Visuals, Watershed
In this Lunchtime Talk (in person and on YouTube), Toby Smith from Climate Outreach will explore how inclusive imagery of the natural environment is key to building a diverse climate movement.

You can listen to the talk both online and in person – Photo: Watershed

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Friday-June 18: Festival of Nature, Bristol & Bath
The UK’s largest celebration of the natural world is taking place this week! This year’s festival has a packed programme full of in-person, digital and hybrid events across the Bristol and Bath region, all aimed at helping people learn about and take action for nature. With over 90 events in the line-up, there’s something for everyone. Book your tickets now before they’re gone!

The festival is over a week long – Photo: Natural history Consortium

Friday-Saturday: Bristol Craft Beer Festival, Harbourside
Like beer? Over 40 breweries are descending onto Harbourside this weekend, bringing their finest tipples, alongside top DJs, chefs and other drinks producers. And if that’s not tantalising enough, the ticket price includes unlimited beer on the day.

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Friday-June 18: The Ladyboys of Bangkok, Castle Park
Let’s make 2022 a “Summer of Fun” with 16 of the world’s most glamorous and beautiful showgirls…That just happen to be men! A must-see new production for 2022 with plenty of fun filled comedy and outrageous cheekiness, with over 400 incredible costumes and more theatrical sequin laden production numbers than ever before.

The ladyboys return to castle park this summer – Photo: Gandey Productions

Friday: DELiRIUM Presents: FEMMEGEDDON, Lost Horizon
Female/NB collective DELiRIUM hosts their next musical/artistic exploration at Lost Horizon this friday. Having not announced the lineup yet, you can still be sure that the crew will have scoured Bristol for the best female/NB selectors, artists and musicians for a colourful, expressive night to remember.

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Friday-Sunday: Sundance On Tour, Watershed
Join the Sundance London Tour, bringing the best of the festival to cinemas all across the UK, including Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, Free Chol Soo Lee and A Love Song.

The tour features some of the best films from this years famed festival – photo: Watershed

Saturday: Big Tent Ideas Festival, Queen Square
Challenge local, national and international speakers – including frontbench politicians – at the first visit of the Big Tent Ideas Festival to Bristol. Themes include net zero, equality, public services and new media.

Saturday: AfroFest, Trinity Centre
A celebration of African culture and the richness of it within Bristol, AfroFest will host top DJs at Trinity, along with live music, food stalls, an African fabric fashion exhibition and even a bouncy castle.

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Saturday: World Comedy Clash, Redgrave Theatre
London’s number one and longest running comedy clash show comes to BRISTOL by popular demand with a star-studded, action packed line up.

The show features some of the UKs top touring comedians – Photo: Redgrave Theatre

Saturday: Avon Gorge Scramble, meet at the Lookout Lectern
A rare opportunity to scale the Eastern wall of the Avon Gorge with an experienced guide. Outdoor clothing and good fitness levels are both, of course, encouraged. Check out the headfirst page for more info/contact numbers.

The scramble is not for the faint of heart, and warm clothes are encouraged – photo: Martin Booth

Sunday: Blues Brothers, Clifton Observatory
As part of Bristol Film Festival, there will be a very special screening of the classic musical comedy The Blues Brothers. Not only this, but the festival has selected a special gin cocktail to pair perfectly with the movie, which you will be served on arrival and during a short interval mid-film.

Sunday: A Sunday Service – An Experience x Felt Soundsystem, Lost Horizon
A low-stress afternoon with the intricately crafted Felt Soundsystem, playing everything from lovers rock to UK funky. It’s a community vibe, so get yourself down there and get involved in the soundsystem loving energy.

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June 21: GRÓA, Trinity Centre
GRÓA’s music is a powerful mix of art-punk, alternative post-punk, and improvisations. Their live shows are about the communal experience; giving their audience a chance to feel a shared emotional release as the room fills with passionate energy.

July 2: Black Roots, Trinity Centre
Formed in St Pauls in 1979, Black Roots were one of the pioneering reggae groups in Bristol, and played an integral role in the soundsystem culture that defined the city’s music scene at the time. Their unique brand of roots reggae drew in people seeking to find a voice that spoke out against injustice and alienation.

Main Photo: Felt Soundsystem

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