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17 things to do in Bristol this weekend – May 26-29, 2017
Friday, May 26: Square Food Foundation Cookery Demo, Spike Island
Enjoy a risotto-making demo followed by a three-course meal at this delectable pop-up.
http://www.squarefoodfoundation.co.uk/events/
Friday, May 26: Opening party, Cargo 2
Retailers will be offering tasters and samples, as well as offers and discounts, alongside entertainment from Invisible Circus.
www.wappingwharf.co.uk/news
Friday, May 26: Afrometropolis Live, Arnolfini
The first instalment of Arnolfini Lates features music, film and performances across the building.
www.arnolfini.org.uk/whatson/lates-afrometropolis-live
Friday, May 26 to Sunday, May 28: Wells Comedy Festival
With Stewart Lee, Richard Herring and Sara Pascoe, this fast-growing comedy festival is not to be missed.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/comedy/angelos-epithemiou/wells-comedy-festival-bristol
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Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27: Circomedia graduate showcase, Portland Square
Enjoy a different (great value) show each night as full-time students perform what they’ve learnt.
www.circomedia.com/whats-on.html
Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27: The Island, Tobacco Factory Theatre
Athol Fugard’s seminal anti-apartheid two-hander, set on a parallel Robin Island.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/athol-fugard/the-island-athol-fugard-bristol/
Saturday, May 27: Summer gin launch, Psychopomp
A party at the microdistillery-cum-bar celebrates the start of summer with the launch of their ‘Charun’ gin.
www.microdistillery.co.uk/events
May 27: Instant Wit, Alma Tavern Theatre
Bristol’s acclaimed comedy improvisation company returns to the Alma.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/comedy/improvised/instant-wit-bristol
Saturday, May 27: Dot to Dot, various venues
Strap on a wristband and go from venue to venue on an indie music journey of discovery.
www.dottodotfestival.co.uk
Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28: Love Saves the Day, Eastville Park
Headline acts include Little Dragon and Fat Freddy’s Drop. Cross your fingers for sunshine!
www.lovesavestheday.org
Saturday, May 27: Love Saves the Night, Motion
The party doesn’t have to end when the festival gates close.
www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bristol/Motion/Love-Saves-The-Night-/12961476
Sunday, May 28: The Hippopotamus + Stephen Fry satellite Q&A
Stephen Fry will join viewers from Hay Literary Festival to discuss the film adaptation of his book.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/film/comedy/the-hippopotamus-stephen-fry-satellite-qa/
Sunday, May 28: Banjax x No24 Bank Holiday Special, Blue Mountain
Prepare for your Bank Holiday hangover at this extra-special house and techno night.
www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bristol/Blue-Mountain/Banjax-X-No24—Bank-Holiday-Special/12967068
Monday, May 29: Treasure Island Story Walk, BS1
The brilliant Show of Strength retrace the Bristol footsteps of Trelawney, Silver et al.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/show-of-strength/treasure-island-story-walk-show-of-strength-bristol/
Monday, May 29: Bristol Open Stage 2017, Bristol Old Vic
Return of the event that invites Bristolians to get up on the BOV stage. 12-6.30pm, FREE. Lineups at the address below.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/bristol-old-vic/bristol-open-stage-2017
Monday, May 29: Simple Minds, Colston Hall
The iconic Scottish rock band go acoustic and synth-free on their latest album tour.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/music/pop/simple-minds/
Monday, May 29: !!! (Chk Chk Chk), The Fleece
The American dance-punk outfit and their unpronounceable name land at the Fleece.
https://thefleece.co.uk/events/chk-chk-chk/
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