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10 things to do this week, October 19-25
Monday: Jesse Armstrong, Spike Island
The Peep Show co-creator talks about his debut novel, Love, Sex and Other Foreign Policy Goals.
www.spikeisland.org.uk/events/talks/jesse-armstrong-love-sex-and-other-foreign-policy/
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Monday-Saturday: Bristol Cocktail Week, various venues
Delve into the world of finely crafted cocktails with tastings, balls and masterclasses.
www.bristolcocktailweek.bar
Wednesday: Hot Pot Cinema, Hamilton House
Italian silent classic Cabiria will be brought to life with a new live soundtrack by Epistrophe Smith.
www.hamiltonhouse.org/project/hot-pot-cinema/
Wednesday: THX1138 and Asian Dub Foundation, Colston Hall
George Lucas’ dystopian fantasy directorial debut gets the live re-score treatment.
b247.staging.proword.press/channel/whats-on/film-01/science-fiction/thx-1138-asian-dub-foundation-live-score
Thursday: An Evening With Do Books & Friends, Rise
Four thought provoking talks from the Shoreditch publishers of inspirational pocket guidebooks.
www.rise-music.co.uk/browse.php?campaign=DO
Friday & Saturday: Simple Things, various venues
The 16-hour music marathon features everyone from Skepta & JME to Wire and Battles.
www.simplethingsfestival.co.uk
Friday-November 1: Carol Peace open studio, Paintworks
The sculptor opens the doors of her studio for visitors to see recent projects and works in progress.
www.carolpeace.com/exhibitions.asp
Saturday: Adelina Yard, The Elephant House
A pop-up featuring an eight-course tasting menu from the restaurant coming to Bristol permanently soon.
@AdelinaYard
Milk, fig & honey @AdelinaYard last night pic.twitter.com/Mok5i0TP6h
— Adelina Yard (@AdelinaYard) October 4, 2015
Sunday: Bristol+Bath Marathon
A new marathon will be followed by the year’s last Portway Park as the Portway remains closed to cars.
www.bristolbathmarathon.com
Sunday: Autumn Love Food Festival, Paintworks
Autumnal comfort food for all – get your mulled cider, Bath cheese and artisanal sausage rolls here.
www.lovefoodfestival.com/paintworks-event.html