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10 things to do in Bristol this weekend, Sep 30 – Oct 2
Friday: The Grinning Man excerpts, Bristol Old Vic Backstage Bar
Free live performance of several tracks from Bristol Old Vic’s forthcoming musical The Grinning Man.
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Friday: Durga Ramakrishnan, Colston Hall foyer
A free recital of the distinctive sounds of South Indian classical Carnatic song and veena.
www.colstonhall.org/shows/free-foyer-performance-durga-marahrishnan/
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Friday: Night market, King Street
A street food, craft beer and live music bonanza brought to you by Wriggle and Beats.
www.blog.getawriggleon.com/2016/09/26/wriggle-night-market/
Friday-October 10: Freedom of Mind festival
Featuring a series of events a series of events aiming to make Bristol a happier, healthier city.
www.freedomofmind.org.uk
Saturday: Recession Fashion Show, Southbank Club
Enjoy the clothes and then buy them off the models’ backs after the show.
www.facebook.com/events/1808423566066128/
Saturday: Bristol Comic & Zine Fair, The Station
Celebrating the world of DIY and independent publishing; with artists, writers, and publishers.
www.bczf.co.uk
Saturday: Lost and Grounded open day
The first chance to see inside this new Brislington brewery, with an afternoon of tunes, nibbles and beers.
www.facebook.com/events/678795855618336/
Saturday: Rave of the Decade Part II, secret location
Alfresco Disco return with the second part of their journey into the history of rave.
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Sunday: Colour Fun Run, Oldbury Court Estate
Walk, jog or run the 5k route while being splashed with brightly coloured powder paint along the way.
www.thecolourfunrun.co.uk/bristol-2016/
Sunday: Jo Caulfield, Colston Hall
The stand-Up comedian’s look at life’s potential traps, what can go wrong and how to deal with them.
www.colstonhall.org/shows/jo-caulfield-2/
Saturday & Sunday: Docks Heritage Weekend
A celebration of Bristol’s maritime past with events for all ages at M Shed and Underfall Yard.
www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/m-shed/whats-on/docks-heritage-weekend/
Sunday: UK Beatboxing Championships
The UK’s finest beatboxers all under one roof in an elimination round.
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Sunday: Easy Rider, Watershed
Dennis Hopper’s classic is the first film in this month’s Looking for America Sunday brunch season.
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Main photo by Colin Rayner
For more things to do in Bristol, visit our full What’s On guide