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21 things to do in Bristol this week, November 14-20 2022
Monday: Pottery Party at the Pub, The Coronation
This cosy pub just off Coronation Road is hosting a group pottery session, with tickets available on Yuup. Make your own plant pot person with friends in a relaxed environment where technique and skill come second to creativity.
Tickets are available for parties of 6 or 12 – Photo: Yuup
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Monday: The Canterville Ghost, Redgrave Theatre
Four audacious artistes perform Oscar Wilde’s spine-chilling ghost story for your delight and delectation. Interspersed with their own sensational acts, a comedian, a magician, a psychic and their charismatic compere tell the story of Sir Simon de Canterville, who disappeared mysteriously 300 years ago after being accused of murder.
The production aims to keep you in the spooky spirit post-Halloween – Photo: Redgrave Theatre
Tuesday: Free Lunchtime Gardening Session, Brandon Hill
You can use your lunchtime wisely with this free planting and gardening session at Park Street’s Brandon Hill. The team, which consists of a collaboration between Bristol BID and Your Park Bristol & Bath, will be pruning and trimming the hedges in preparation for winter, and preparing the flower beds with pollinator friendly species. Tea and biscuits will also be provided.
Cabot Tower – photo: Martin Booth
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Wednesday: An Evening of TerrorTome with Garth Marenghi, Redgrave Theatre
Following the dismal failure of his 80s TV series Darkplace, horror literature’s greatest living author Garth Marenghi has largely avoided the limelight, but this autumn Marenghi makes a rare public appearance to mark the release of his long-lost multi-volume epic TerrorTome.
The satirical actor/author comes to Redgrave Theatre this November – Photo: Redgrave Theatre
Wednesday: Happiness, Health, Skill – Fasting, Little Yellow Cafe
This is the second edition in the Little Yellow Cafe’s Supperclub series, working with the neighbouring gym. It’s bringing you an evening of informative talks on a multitude of health and wellbeing topics, before sitting down for a nutritious supper. This week, the topic is fasting, its benefits, and how to do it properly.
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Thursday: Nina Nesbitt, Trinity Centre
Nina Nesbitt brings a mixture of pop-inspired melodies and part-acoustic instrumentation with indie vibes. She is an artist with the honesty of a singer-songwriter and the flair of a pop star, merging throwback synth-pop and modern alt-pop, bringing balance to the old and the new.
Thursday: Five bands for £5 – VISION charity gig at the O2 Academy Bristol
A night of psychedelic-funk-pop, alternative Indie, upbeat funk-filled dream pop, punk rock and country is coming to Bristol’s O2 Academy all in the name of charity. Five bands are performing for £5 at a one-off event called VISION which will see a mix of local talent clubbing together to help raise funds for Mind Bristol and OTR (Off The Record).
is needed now More than ever
A night of psychedelic-funk-pop, alternative Indie, upbeat funk-filled dream pop, punk rock and country is coming to Bristol’s O2 Academy – photo: VISION
Thursday: A Christmas Carol, Arnos Vale Cemetery
Following on from their four previous sold-out shows at Arnos Vale Cemetery, Red Rope Theatre are hosting a gothic horror adaptation of the classic Christmas tale about greed, and the meaning of the festive season.
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Opens Friday: Aftersun, Watershed
Aftersun is the shattering debut from Scottish writer/director Charlotte Wells, about a young father (Paul Mescal) and his daughter on holiday, which is being hailed as the discovery of the autumn.
Friday: Idle Hands meets Disk Frisk, Cosies
Two of Bristol’s most respected record stores join forces for a no doubt eclectic evening of wax at the underground wine bar. DJs working from both shops will be playing, so expect the rare and unexpected.
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Friday: HAAi, Trinity Centre
HAAi is an Australian-born, London-based DJ. She has built her reputation as one of the most differentiated and exciting new voices in contemporary electronica. She will play a unique all-night-long set – you don’t want to miss.
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Friday: SŌN Presents: Maen Mawr (Live Score), Watershed
After their loud and explosive debut at En Masse Festival, experimental duo SŌN delve deep into ritual and the lore of the land with this tripped-up, slowed-down audiovisual journey down a strange and ancient road. Deep, dark and twisted visuals will be scored live with SŌN’s own unique blend of homemade percussion instruments and robust electronic rhythms.
The duo return after their successful debut at last month’s En Masse festival – Photo: Watershed
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Opens Friday: All is Vanity, Watershed
A meta-cinematic fantasy comedy exploring the egos and eccentricities of a fashion shoot gone wrong. The 6pm screening on November 22 is followed by a Q&A with writer/director Marcos Mereles and actor Sid Phoenix.
Saturday: Bristol Takeover 2022, Bristol Beacon
A one-day free festival taking place in Bristol Beacon’s foyer that aims to showcase the finest artists, DJs and musicians that the city has to offer, from the established to the emerging.
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Saturday: Bristol Takeover 2022, Bristol Beacon
Bristol Takeover returns this November. Its free entry festival celebrates the city’s music scene, with a multi-genre showcase of Bristol’s most exciting DJs, bands and artists taking place in our Foyer. All artists have now been announced, with acts such as Keir, Purpl, Hodge, Two Day Coma, The Pleasure Dome, Worm Soundsystem & more on the line-up. You can expect a full day of incredible live music from emerging talent and more established local acts.
The free day-long festival celebarates the best musical talent Bristol has to offer – Photo: Bristol Beacon
Sunday: Kawandi Quilting with Kaffe Fassett’s Fabric, Stoke Bishop Village Hall
The village hall hosts a workshop, teaching you the methods of traditional Kawandi quilt making, a technique derived from the Siddi community of India, in which different scraps of fabric are pieced together to create a bright, vibrant design.
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November-December: Christmas Spiegeltent, Waterfront Sq
Bristol’s most unique pop-up venue, Christmas at the Spiegeltent, returns for its 10th Anniversary. Bringing a smorgasbord of events ranging from family friendly events to cabarets to Club nights you can find something for everybody.
The Spiegeltent is celebrating it’s 10th anniversary this year – Photo: Christmas Spiegeltent
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November 21: England vs Iran, The Full Moon
Get down to Full Moon & Attic Bar for the World Cup. Stokes Crofts’ ‘biggest fan zone’ and ‘Beer Hall with screen and projector’. Opening 10am on November 21 for England vs Iran.
The World Cup is back, and The Full Moon is the place to enjoy it – Photo: The Full Moon
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November 24: Bristol Beacon Presents: Wayne Snow, Exchange
Wayne Snow’s music exudes an enchanting, vibrant warmth. Channelling the sounds of his Nigerian upbringing, Snow crafts a rich and sultry blend of sun-kissed soul and expansive jazz drawing on influences such as Fela Kuti and Sade alongside his love for Afrofuturism. Since his relocation to Berlin in 2013, Snow has “become central to the city’s burgeoning future jazz and neo-soul scene” (XLR8R). A frequent collaborator with producer Max Graef, Snow’s debut album ‘Freedom TV’ purveys a self-assured creative voice. His reflective new album ‘Figurine’ sees Snow further develop his artistic vision in his most personal work to date.
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November 26 & 27, December 3 & 4, December 10 & 11: Made in Bristol Gift Fair, Bristol Beacon
Shop local this Christmas at the exquisitely curated Made in Bristol Gift Fair at Bristol Beacon. Discover up-to 100 artists, over six floors, at three colourful weekenders. Grab yourself a coffee, take a friend and pick up unique gifts for someone you love.
The fair happens annually at Bristol Beacon – photo: Made in Bristol
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Throughout December: Belle and Sebastien, Bristol Old Vic
This Christmas join Travelling Light Theatre Company and Bristol Old Vic for a classic family tale based on the children’s story by Cécile Aubry. Belle and Sebastien – it follows two kindred spirits as they adventure into the wild to escape and discover themselves. For ages 4+.
Belle and Sebastien is Bristol Old Vic’s Christmas production this year – Photo: Bristol Old Vic
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December 31: Alfresco Disco: Light Box NYE, Secret Location
Alfresco Disco is the collective responsible for some of Bristol’s most audacious events. For this NYE they’ve secured the keys to an amazing disused factory in central Bristol – expect multiple soundsystems across a stunning industrial playground. As always, the line-up will remain under wraps until the day – previous guests have included Axel Boman, Shanti Celeste, Eats Everything, Marshall Jefferson and DJ Die.
Alfresco Disco have become known throughout Bristol for putting on fantastic parties – Photo: Alfresco Disco
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