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10 things to do in Bristol – September 22-28
Tuesday: Tony Benn: Will and Testament + Q&A, City Hall
A preview screening of the feature length documentary about the former Bristol MP, with a Q&A panel including Benn’s diary editor Ruth Winstone.
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Wednesday: Bristol’s Biggest Champagne Tasting, Merchants’ Hall
Celebrate the fifth anniversary of DBM Wines with some 50 champagnes to taste from well-known houses and small growers.
Thursday: Will & the People, Thekla
One of the first gigs at the newly refurbished Thekla sees reggae-punk-ska from the London four-piece.
www.theklabristol.co.uk/live/318/will-the-people
Thursday: An Evening With Roger McGuinn, St George’s
A solo performance from the founder of The Byrds that promises to cover the whole half-century of his glittering career.
www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-roger-mcguinn/
Friday: Carny Villains, Fleece
Formed to be the house band of the Invisible Circus, the Carny Villains have since gone on to perform on stages across Europe.
www.thefleece.co.uk/event/carny-villains-special-guests/
Friday-Sunday: Off The Page, Arnolfini
A literary festival from The Wire magazine and Qu Junktions focussing on contemporary sound and music.
www.arnolfini.org.uk/whatson/off-the-page
Saturday: Tokyo Dub, Eastville Park
From a sound system at Motion, Tokyo Dub has evolved into a festival this year featuring the likes of The Jungle Brothers and Ed Rush.
Saturday: Recession Fashion Show, Southbank Club
The tenth fashion show from the Jacob’s Wells Road shop featuring an evening’s entertainment and catwalk show.
Saturday: Cycle Saturday, Windmill Hill City Farm
A day of all things bike in partnership with Life Cycle UK, including kids bike swap, Dr Bike, bike rodeo, stalls, DJs and more.
www.windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk/whats-on/events/
Sunday: Paradise and Back trail run, Leigh Woods
A new event which is Leigh Woods’ first mass participation trail run, a 10k or 5k loop passing through ancient forests.
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