
Comedy / Stand-Up
Stephen Bailey: Can’t Think Straight
Gossipy, livewire comedian
The Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken Studio: Friday, Mar 9 2018 8:30pm
Comedy
Interview: No Such Thing as a Fish
The fact-dispensing QI Elves visit Colston Hall on March 9
Theatre
Preview: The Cherry Orchard, Bristol Old Vic
Adventurous, in-the-round production of Chekhov’s last masterpiece headlines BOV’s Year of Change
A week after snowmageddon, it’s a much more civilised affair this weekend. The laughs start on Friday with a visit from the brainbox researchers behind QI. The facts that aren’t used in the show get a new home in their hilarious and impressively popular podcast, which has even spawned its own spin-off TV show. Read our interview with the funny foursome before you catch them at Colston Hall.
On Saturday, there’s scribbling and sketching galore as the free morning of art returns to Redcliffe Children’s Centre, and you can compare your efforts to those of the professionals by visiting Potters on Perry Road to see a whimsical ceramics exhibition by local artist Liz Davies of Bird Can Fox.
Finally, if you want to take your mum out somewhere nice on Sunday, have a look at our Food & Drink section to find reviews of all the latest restaurants that have opened around the city, and our picks of the best pubs and bars.
Comedy / Stand-Up
Gossipy, livewire comedian
The Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken Studio: Friday, Mar 9 2018 8:30pm
Comedy / Comedy and science
Fascinating facts galore from the QI Elves
Colston Hall: Friday, Mar 9 2018 8pm
Music / Hip-Hop
Irish hip hop recording artist
Motion: Friday, Mar 9 2018 7pm
Theatre / Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
Into the subterranean Loco Klub with BOV Theatre School
: Friday, Mar 9 2018 - Saturday, Mar 17 2018
Books & Spoken Word / Relationships
New book on sex and relationships
: Friday, Jan 26 2018 7pm & Saturday, Mar 10 2018 7pm
Food & Drink / Beer
Celebrating the longstanding contribution of women to the world of beer
Wiper & True brewery: Saturday, Mar 10 2018 1pm
Theatre / Comedy
Clowning, music and puppetry tell an extraordinary story
1532 Performing Arts Centre: Saturday, Mar 10 2018 7pm
Music / Bristol
Lazy Day at the Louisiana
The Louisiana: Saturday, Mar 10 2018 7:30pm
Theatre / Chekhov
Striking in-the-round production of Chekhov's final masterpiece
: Thursday, Mar 1 2018 - Saturday, Apr 7 2018
Art / Ceramics
Bristol artist creates whimsical, animal-themed porcelain figurines and vessels
: Thursday, Mar 1 2018 - Monday, Apr 30 2018
Art / Drawing activities
Drawing activities for all ages
: Saturday, Jan 13 2018 - Saturday, Mar 10 2018
Comedy / Stand-Up
Acclaimed comic and storyteller
The Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken Studio: Saturday, Mar 10 2018 8:45pm
Music / Post Punk
Feral post-punk
Exchange: Saturday, Mar 10 2018 7:30pm
Film / Festival Screening
Black tie screenings of Hitchcock's bleak yet brilliant psychological thriller
Theatre / Storytelling
More atmospheric storytelling and music from The Devil's Violin
: Sunday, Mar 11 2018 7:30pm & Sunday, Mar 18 2018 7:30pm
Food & Drink / Pop-Up
There will be three sittings throughout the afternoon and evening
The Forge: Sunday, Mar 11 2018 12:30am
Music / Rap
Birmingham rapper
O2 Academy: Sunday, Mar 11 2018 7pm
Music / Bristol
Carnival Club at the Louisiana
The Louisiana: Sunday, Mar 11 2018 7:30pm