21 things to do in Bristol this week, April 23-29 2018

Books & Spoken Word / World Book Night

Bristol Libraries’ World Book Night

Three Bristol authors celebrate books and reading

Bristol Central Library: Monday, Apr 23 2018 7:30pm

Comedy / Edinburgh Fringe

Edinburgh Festival Previews: Ed Gamble / Milo McCabe

Weekly Edinburgh Fringe previews at Smoke & Mirrors

Smoke and Mirrors: Monday, Apr 23 2018 8pm

Music / Acoustic

Isaac Gracie

London raised singer-songwriter

Rough Trade: Monday, Apr 23 2018 6pm

Art / Exhibition

On the Ground

Exhibition and fundraiser for Refugee Community Kitchen, Calais

: Tuesday, Apr 24 2018 - Sunday, Apr 29 2018

Books & Spoken Word / Politics

Afua Hirsch – Brit(ish): On Race, Identity and Belonging

Fascinating new book on race and belonging

Waterstones Bristol Galleries: Tuesday, Apr 24 2018 7pm

Music / Alternative Rock

The Low Anthem

Eclectic folktronica

Thekla: Tuesday, Apr 24 2018 7pm

Theatre / Children's Theatre

Dear Zoo

Staging of the children's classic, featuring puppets and live music

: Wednesday, Apr 25 2018 - Thursday, Apr 26 2018

Theatre / Mental Health

Mental

Kane Power (ex-Wardrobe Ensemble) recounts his mother’s mental health journey

: Wednesday, Apr 25 2018 - Saturday, Apr 28 2018

Film / Comedy

Smile

Neglected classic Altman-esque 1975 beauty pageant satire

Theatre / New Writing

Half Breed

Natasha Marshall's dark comedy about finding your voice

: Thursday, Apr 26 2018 - Friday, Apr 27 2018

Theatre / Kelvin Players

Knowledge and a Girl (The Snow White Case)

Kelvin Players present this intriguing adaptation of the Snow White story

: Tuesday, Apr 24 2018 - Saturday, Apr 28 2018

Music / Metal

G3

Guitar supergroup featuring Joe Satriani, John Petrucci and Uli Jon Roth

Colston Hall: Thursday, Apr 26 2018 7:30pm

Food & Drink / Coffee

Filter Friday at Extract Coffee Roasters

A monthly free event at the St Werburgh's roastery

: Friday, Mar 23 2018 - Friday, Aug 31 2018

Food & Drink / Beer

Good Chemistry brewery tap reopening

The St Philip's brewery promise great beer, bar snacks, tunes and sofas

: Friday, Apr 27 2018 5pm & Saturday, Apr 28 2018 2pm

Comedy / Observational comedy

Tez Ilyas: Teztify

Slick, smart, subversive stand-up

The Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken Studio: Friday, Apr 27 2018 8:30pm

Comedy / Character comedy

Chubby White’s Heist Night

Jordan Brookes headlines the excellent, always splendidly-themed regular night

Bristol Improv Theatre: Saturday, Apr 28 2018 7:30pm

Food & Drink / Whisky

Bristol Whisky Festival 2018

Sample some of the best whiskies from Scotland and around the world

City Hall: Saturday, Apr 28 2018 12pm

Music / Acoustic

Showhawk Duo

Breaking the barriers between acoustic and electronic

SWX: Saturday, Apr 28 2018 7pm

Theatre / New Writing

2100: A Space Novelty

Multilingual, cosmic physical theatre show from Bristol's Cut Mustard

: Sunday, Apr 29 2018 - Tuesday, May 1 2018

Film / Science Fiction

Arrival

Amy Adams stars in a cerebral, Oscar-winning alien invasion drama

Books & Spoken Word / Spoken Word

Powetry – Wisdom in Words Deux

Spoken word and poetry night

Replay: Sunday, Apr 29 2018 7:30pm