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16 things to do in Bristol this weekend, June 30 – July 2 2017
Friday: Who’s that girl? Pre-pride party, Thekla
A night featuring your favorite songs from your favorite female artists will kickstart Bristol Pride Week.
www.thekla.club/#event_id=e4hedww8
Friday & Saturday: Coppelia, Hippodrome
When eccentric toymaker Dr Coppélius leaves his greatest creation on his workshop balcony, she’s soon causing quite a stir in the village.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/ballet/birmingham-royal-ballet-coppelia-bristol-hippodrome/
Saturday: July 1: Lakota Carnival Day Party, Lakota
All profits will go towards bringing back St Paul’s Carnival next year.
www.lakota.co.uk/events-tickets/464-lakota-carnival-day-party-in-association-with-st-pauls-carnival-cic
Saturday: Grassroots Part 3, Malcolm X Centre
Carnival might not be on, but this could be the next best thing.
www.facebook.com/events/570198996701584/
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Saturday: Folk House Summer Market, Park Street
The annual summer market is back, with vintage and bric-a-brac, crafters and makers.
www.bristolfolkhouse.co.uk
Saturday: The Smith Street Band, Exchange
Wrap your ears around this Australian band’s blend of punk, folk and rock sound.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/music/folk/smith-street-band/
Saturday: Goldray, Thekla
Goldray blends psych and prog experimental arrangements together to provide soulful vocals and killer guitar hooks.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/music/psychedelia/goldray/
Saturday July 1: Freya Gabie, Whitchurch and Hengrove community orchard
Artist Freya Gabie has been commissioned to work with local groups and Bristol-based composer Tina Hitchens to create songs, which will be performed at this special summer event.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/music/song/freya-gabie-grafted-chorus/
Saturday: Naomi Klein, At-Bristol
The celebrated journalist introduces her latest book which explores recent volatile political events.
www.ideasfestival.co.uk/events/naomi-klein
Saturday & Sunday: Grillstock, Millennium Square & Lloyds Amphitheatre
Meat, music and mayhem at the UK’s largest barbecue festival.
www.grillstock.co.uk
Sunday: Australia vs New Zealand, Brightside Ground
An Australasian derby in Ashley Down at the 2013 Women’s Cricket World Cup. www.gloscricket.co.uk/cricket/icc-womens-world-cup/
Sunday: BAFTA Debuts: Hunger, Watershed
This screening kicks off the BAFTA debuts season.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/film/drama/bafta-debuts-hunger
July 2: Ash Saman pop-up, Yurt Lush
An evening of imaginative dishes from a chef whose extensive CV includes Casamia and the Glassboat.
saman.ash@yahoo.com
Sunday: Nick Cope, The Wardrobe Theatre
Nick Cope is a professional singer and songwriter who now writes and records music for children and has established a fanatical army.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/music/kids/nick-cope/
Sunday: Sunday roast and comedy night, The Kensington Arms
Enjoy a roast and comedy for £15 at the Redland pub, with Steffan Alun headlining.
www.thekensingtonarms.co.uk
Sunday: Darlingside, The Lantern
“Locomotive folk-pop confections so richly executed it’s hard to tell if it’s one voice or 12” – Rolling Stone
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/music/folk/darlingside/
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