22 things to do in Bristol this week, June 13-19 2022

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Roxy Lanes now taking bookings
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

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Monday: The War and Treaty + Lady Nade, Thekla
Helping to kick off this year’s River Town series, The War and Treaty exude an infectious exuberance with their eclectic fusion of gospel, Southern soul, country, and rock-and-roll. The married duo of Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Blount (star of Sister Act II, alongside Lauryn Hill) harness an emotive humanity within their songs and their loyal fanbase, affectionately nicknamed ‘Hearts Town’, is a testament to their dynamic, joyful craft.

Monday-Sunday: UWE Creative Industries Degree Show, Arnolfini
Discover the next generation of culture defining artists and designers at Arnolfini this week, as this year’s graduates transform the space, bringing you a showcase of works from across the creative disciplinaries. There will also be work from previous year’s graduates, who have not had the chance to exhibit their work due to the pandemic.

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Wednesdays-Sundays: Go Aloft!, SS Great Britain
Step back in time and find out what it would’ve been like to scale the rigging of the historic ship, as SS Great Britain returns with Go Aloft! There’s even opportunity to be lifted over the top of the Great Western Dockyard, should you feel brave enough.

The rigging will take you over 25 metres above ground level – Photo: SS Great Britain

Monday: Chess Club, Mickey Zoggs
The comfortable home of Noods Radio that doubles as a bar space continues its weekly chess club, bringing you the smooth vibes of a Monday evening on Noods, and special offers on pasta and pints. Running from 7pm until close.

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Tuesday: Full Moon Walk, Greenbank Cemetery
A monthly walk during the full moon of every month led by Jo Hellier, a Bristol based artist whose focus is our relationship with nature. The walk is set in a different walking area of the city each month, and will have a focus on being mindful of your surroundings and reflecting on the month prior.

The walk is in a different location each month – Photo: Martin Booth

Wednesday: David Walliams’ Awful Auntie, South St Park
The actor come best-selling children’s author’s best selling book gets an open air live action interpretation at Bedminster’s South Street Park. The production runs for two hours with a 20 minute interval, and promises to be entertaining for all ages.

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Thursday: Ural Thomas & The Pain, Lost Horizon
Ural Thomas is a world-renowned soul legend. He first made his name in the 1960s with singles such as ‘Can You Dig It’, ‘Pain Is The Name of the Game’ and ‘Deep Soul’ and has shared stages with fellow soul luminaries such as James Brown, Etta James, Stevie Wonder and Otis Redding. Now, the 82-year-old singer and his showband The Pain are set to release their third album, Dancing Dimensions. Capturing the timeless essence of their sound, the record spans Chicago soul, Sly Funk and West Coast psychedelia, all delivered with an exuberant penchant for smooth grooves.

Thursday: Dareshack x Hard Lines Cupping Experience, Dareshack
Dareshack teams up with Cardiff based roasters Hard Lines for an evening focussing on the entire experience of creating and tasting coffee – everything from what we smell to what we can hear, and the effect that these things have on the entire experience.

This is the second coffee related event at the new space – Photo: Dareshack

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Opens Friday: Good Luck To You, Leo Grande, Watershed
Emma Thompson stars alongside Daryl McCormack in this feel-good sex-positive comedy about a retired schoolteacher yearning for some more adventure in the bedroom.

Friday: Bristol Science Film Festival Presents: Data Science & AI Film, Watershed
The annual Bristol Science Film Festival returns to Watershed this week, bringing films from the factual to the science fiction. On Friday, it’s the turn of the Date Science & AI Film category – so expect everything from fascinating documentaries to dystopian AI thrillers.

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Saturday: Changes Bristol: Waste Not Clothes Swap, Strange Brew
Looking for a new wardrobe on a budget? Local mental health charity Changes Bristol are hosting a clothes swap at Strange Brew for those wishing to exchange garments. Bring your clothes and exchange them for tokens, which can then be exchanged for other people’s clothes.

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Saturday: Deep Medi, Trinity Centre
DEEP MEDi will be bringing some of the best dupstep/140 DJs to Bristol for their return to Trinity and have finally managed to sync dates with Sinai Sound System who will super power the occasion with their new SinaiFlex Soundsystem.

Saturday: 128kbps All Night Long, The Crown
The UKs cheekiest UK garage supergroup, 128kbps are coming together for an all night long extravaganza amongst the underground basement settings of The Crown in St Nicks. Expect the unexpected, as these boys are known for tearing the roof off of venues in the most hair-raising of ways.

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Saturday: South West Record Fair, Bristol Beacon
Happening once every couple of months or so, it’s always exciting when the South West Record Fair comes to town. The biggest of its kind in the South West, expect five floors of independent vendors, selling everything from electronic to classical, at a range of price points.

There’s something for every taste at the largest record fair in the South West – Photo: South West Record Fair

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Opens Sunday: The Sound of Cinema: An Illustrated Talk, Watershed
Join us for an illustrated talk by Bristol-based film journalist Sean Wilson exploring the wondrous and multifaceted world of film music.

Wilson will cover everything from classic soundtracks to the unheard gems of movie scoring – Photo: Watershedart trai

Saturday-Sunday: BS9 Arts Trail, Henleaze, Stoke Bishop, Westbury-On-Trym
The BS9 Arts Trail takes place over the course of this weekend. Set in various village halls, town houses and conservatories across the BS9 area, expect artwork from over 80 local artists across all formats, from painting to sculpture.

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Sunday: Lightsaber Masterclass, The Park Centre
I mean this one basically sells itself. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to master the art of the lightsaber (of course you have), the Park Centre on Daventry Road is the place to be this Sunday. Round off your week with lightsabers, go on.

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June 23: English Wine Dinner, Harvey Nichols
Enjoy a three-course meal with English wine pairing to toast English Wine Week.

The dinner is a celebration of English Wine Week – Photo: Harvey Nichols

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June 29: Judy Collins – Spellbound, Redgrave Theatre
In her 50-plus years in music, Judy Collins has always exhibited impeccable taste in songcraft. Now, in her 6th decade as a singer and songwriter, Judy is experiencing a profound level of growth and prolific creativity.

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July 1: The Wall of Floyd, Redgrave Theatre
For those Floyd fans who have not seen The Wall of Floyd perform before, be prepared for a spectacular show that will remain in your hearts long after the event has ended.

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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: South West Record Fair

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