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10 things to do in Bristol this weekend, Sep 9-11
Friday-Sunday: Affordable Art Fair, Brunel’s Old Station
Original contemporary work from 500 artists will be showcased with a gallerists guiding buyers.
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Friday-Sunday: Factoberfest, Tobacco Factory
Sample 60 craft beers and wash them down with street food and live music.
www.tobaccofactory.com/section.php/45/1/_events/5cba79285a4130ffc249f37adfb29ee1
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Friday – October 1: The Rivals, Bristol Old Vic
This Georgian-Bath-set Restoration comedy is the next installment in Bristol Old Vic’s 250th birthday celebrations.
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Saturday: Tour of Britain
Bristol hosts a full day of racing, with a time trial in the morning and seven-lap circuit in the afternoon.
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Saturday: Parallel Dimensions presents Mr Whompy, Lakota car park
Party like it’s ’99 with Mr Whompy, with tunes served from a converted ice cream van from 2pm to 9pm.
www.facebook.com/mrwhompy/
Saturday & Sunday: Doors Open Day, various venues
Discover the city’s usually hidden treasures, with free guided tours and activities.
www.bristoldoorsopenday.org.uk
Saturday: Alistair Barrie, Hen & Chicken
Nicely dry, caustic and sarcastic comic kicks off the Comedy Box’s autumn season.
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Sunday: Sunday Project, Hart’s Bakery
A continental-style market in and around the bakery featuring food, drink, art, fashion and more.
www.hartsbakery.co.uk/sundayproject/
September 11: Wild Run, Wild Place
A 5km cross-country challenge raising money for Wild Place’s giraffe house appeal.
www.wildplace.org.uk/whats-on/wild-run-jog-for-giraffe
Sunday: Don Letts Culture Clash, Arnolfini
Arnolfini and RWA join forces to party with the 6 Music DJ, filmmmaker, and reggae and punk impresario.
www.arnolfini.org.uk/whatson/don-letts