19 things to do in Bristol this week, September 26-October 2 2022

Monday: Vegan cheese making course, The Whitmore Tap
Vegan dairy alternative company Kinda Co. are hosting a three-hour vegan cheese making masterclass, showing you how to create the ultimate non-dairy cheesy treat at home. It will be followed by a three course plant-based supper, showing you more of what’s possible when cooking vegan food.

Kinda Co. creates top quality vegan cheeses – photo: Kinda Co.

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Tuesday: Albert Lee and his Band, Redgrave Theatre
Undoubtedly one of the finest guitarists the world has ever seen. Double Grammy Award Winner Albert Lee is also an accomplished piano player and has a fine singing voice.

Tuesday: Art, and Intelligence (Artificial or Otherwise), Arnolfini
A talk from leading forward thinking visionary artist Dave McKean and Tom Abba, UWE Bristol’s director of their digital culture research centre, about how artificial intelligence and social media has morphed and shaped the way that we engage with creativity in the modern age.

Arnolfini opened in 1961 above a bookshop on the Clifton Triangle and has been in Bush House since 1975 – photo: Martin Booth

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Wednesday: The Lemonheads, O2 Academy Bristol
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of their classic album It’s a Shame About Ray, The Lemonheads headline Bristol’s O2 Academy. Known for their well-crafted melodies, grunge-y punk energy and even occasional dashes of country flavour, The Lemonheads are quietly one of the most influential bands of the last few decades. Support comes from Bass Drum of Death.

Wednesday: DJ Yoda Presents: Stranger Things AV Show, Lost Horizon
Known for his creative usage of sampling throughout extensive hip-hop productions, DJ Yoda brings his inventive turntablism to Lost Horizon this Wednesday – but with a twist. He’ll be doing his usual sample-splicing but will be taking heavy influence from Stranger Things and other 1980s related sample elements.

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Thursday: Tall Tales Pale Ale Launch Party, The Whitmore Tap
Inspired by the mysterious tale of a crocodile being spotted in the River Avon in Bristol, Tall Tales Pale Ale is a refreshing, fruity and light Pale Ale that’s full of character, with notes of grapefruit, pineapple and lemon. A launch party is being held at The Whitmore Tap on Thursday 29 September, along with an exciting crocodile hunt on social media. Keep your eyes peeled for updates on butcombe.com.

Thursday: Overmono, SWX
One of the most era-defining duos of the past decade in electronic music, Overmono have cemented themselves into the history books of rave. Now, they’re bringing their eclectic selections and captivating performance to the newly reopened SWX.

Friday: The Bish Bosh Bash, Bristol Improv Theatre
An entirely improvised game show from the Bristol Improv Theatre, where contestants will battle it out using audience suggestions, creating mini plays, answering questions and just generally vying for your support.

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Friday: Lunchtime Talk: Making Wellbeing Radical, Watershed
In this free talk Studio Resident Graham MacLeod Johnson speaks about poor wellbeing in the arts and culture sectors, and what we can do about it. In Watershed’s Pervasive Media Studio and streaming live on YouTube, with British Sign Language interpretation.

The talk is available both in person and online – Photo: Watershed

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Friday: Bristol Beacon Presents: Pet Deaths, Crofters Rights
London-based Pet Deaths craft resplendent and pensively poetic folk. Composed of Graeme Martin and Liam Karima, the duo released their widely acclaimed debut album To The Top of the Hill and Roll… in 2019, accentuating the mesmerising celestial essence and meandering gracefulness of their songwriting. Following the success of their debut, Pet Deaths toured with Elbow and Arab Strap, alongside poignant performances at their sold out Southbank Centre show and Green Man Festival. Exploring a wider sound palette, Pet Deaths’ new work and upcoming second album incorporates elements of art-rock with flourishes of strings and hushed flute embellishment.

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Friday: Flux Gourmet, Watershed
Peter Strickland (In Fabric, The Duke of Burgundy, Berberian Sound Studio) serves up another delectable feast of art satire and black humour with this tale about a dysfunctional sonic collective.

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Friday & Saturday: FUTURES festival
Discover FREE events across Bristol and Bath with FUTURES, a festival of discovery. A wide range of events, activities and discussions that celebrates the research taking place at universities across the South West. There’s something for all ages, including a family-friendly ‘up late’ session aboard SS Great Britain.

EU Futures 2019 Events, Bristol

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Saturday: Ritual Union Festival, SWX, Rough Trade, Strange Brew, Dareshack
The inaugural Ritual Union Bristol Festival takes place on Saturday 1st October with a packed line up featuring the best of Bristol and beyond. Bristol’s own Katy J Pearson will headline the event and will be joined by pan-continental instrumentalists Los Bitchos, electro-punk merchant Lynks and loads more!

The inaugural festival takes place at multiple venues across the city centre – image: Crosstown

Saturday & Sunday: Pizza oven building workshop, Speedwell Allotments
The Edible Bristol Pizza Oven Building workshop takes place the first weekend of October. The weekend will teach all the skills of pizza oven building with an experienced facilitator, for you to take back and use in your garden, on your plot or in your community.

The day-long workshop teaches you how to build your very own pizza oven from scratch – photo: Edible Bristol

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Saturday: Bristol Beacon Presents: Martin Simpson, Folk House
Whether playing traditional folk songs from England, American blues or his own original work, Martin Simpson is renowned for his fingerstyle guitar prowess. Having released his debut album Golden Vanity in 1976, the virtuosic instrumentalist has continued to carve a legacy as one of the foremost acoustic guitar players worldwide with 32 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards to his name. At the core of his work is an intricate narrative essence, delivered with nuanced and emotive dexterity. In addition to his expansive solo music, Simpson has collaborated with the likes of Richard Hawley, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne and Irish trad-folk band Danù.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX4QN4f09bU

Sunday: Big Ride for Safer Cycling, St Paul’s to city centre
Show your love for cycling at Bristol Cycling Campaign’s family-friendly ride. The ride is set to be a celebration of cycling, but with a serious message about cycling safety in response to the recent removal of a cycle lane on Cheltenham Road.

Sunday: Tattoo Flash Back, The Bristol Hotel
A convention for all things tattoos, from vintage memorabilia to a chance to explore work from local artists. Whether you’re an established collector looking to buy, sell or trade, or you’re a budding tattoo enthusiast looking to browse the wares of those more well versed, the Bristol Hotel is the place to be.

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Sunday: Encore: The Best of Broadway, Redgrave Theatre
Westerly Winds and the Bristol School of Performing Arts come together to raise the curtain (and the roof) for a show jam-packed with highlights from favourite Broadway hits including: The Lion King, Les Miserables, Oliver! and many more.

The production includes tracks from some of Broadways finest musicals – Photo: Redgrave Theatre

And coming soon…

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October 7: Rupture, Trinity Centre
The legendary club night Rupture returns to Trinity Centre on the 7th October. Since its launch in 2006, Rupture has quickly become one of the most respected events in the UK for showcasing the Jungle & Breaks side of Drum & Bass.

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October 8: Nest: Spilt Ink, Trinity Centre
Spilt Ink Theatre presents Nest, a heartfelt story with puppetry, music and physical comedy about a brave young girl who sets out on an adventure in search of her roots. Suitable for ages 5 – 11.

Nest: Spilt Ink is the perfect production to take the kids to – Photo: Trinity Centre

Main photo: Katy J Pearson

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