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10 things to do in Bristol, December 22-28
Monday: Nativity Cycle, Creative Common
A new interpretation of the Nativity by outdoor theatre group The Desperate Men featuring bikes, trikes and inflatables.
www.facebook.com/events/842872325734913/
Monday: Celebrating Joe Strummer, Thunderbolt
A night dedicated to the Clash frontman with tribute act Radio Clash and a DJ set from Gaz Le Punk spinning records from across his career.
www.thethunderbolt.net/hidden-events-source/2014/11/25/
Monday & Tuesday: Bristol Ensemble Christmas Spectacular, St George’s
Festive music featuring the professional orchestra with The Exultate Singers and City of Bristol Choir, in the hands of conductor David Ogden.
www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/event/christmas-spectacular/
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Tuesday: Leo James, Canteen
As much a guitarist as a singer/songwriter, Leo James draws on the roots of English and US folk in writing his material with swooping steel guitar.
www.canteenbristol.com/livemusic/leo-james/
Wednesday: Gremlins, Vue Cribbs Causeway
A return for the splendid blackly comic kiddie horror from Joe Dante, Steven Spielberg and Chris Columbus for one night only.
www.myvue.com/latest-movies/info/cinema/bristol-cribbs-causeway/film/gremlins-re
Thursday: Christmas Day
Christmas isn’t just about presents: Bristol Cathedral celebrate with a Eucharist at 10am and there are three Masses at Clifton Cathedral.
www.bristol-cathedral.co.uk
Friday-Sunday: Sherry and mince pie specials, Avon Valley Railway
After the indulgence of Christmas Day why not take the family for a relaxing trip on the Avon Valley Railway?
www.avonvalleyrailway.org/events
Saturday: Bris-Tek, Black Swan
Rave away the extra Christmas calories at this underground rave session of drum and bass, hardtek, jungle and hardcore.
www.facebook.com/pages/Bris-Tek/
Sunday: Pee Wee Ellis & James Morton/Rich O’Brien Project, Fleece
Expect funk legend Pee Wee to still steal the show with his flamboyant younger saxophone protegé. Expect sizzling crossplay action.
www.thefleece.co.uk/event/pee-wee-ellis-james-morton-special-guests/
Sunday: City Rockas Festive Link Up, Trinity
City Rockas with guest DJs Nikey and Nytro from Ujima, playing soul, rare groove and reggae in a night featuring special prizes and giveaways.
www.3ca.org.uk/whats-on/trinity/2014/city-rockas-festive-link-up