19 things to do in Bristol this weekend, August 18-20 2017

Friday: Kate Stapley, The Louisiana
Kate Stapley, Daniela Dyson, Nicholson Heal and Salvation Bill share a rammed evening of wonder.
www.thelouisiana.net

Friday: Musu Terrace Party ft. Pender Street Steppers, Colston Hall
Musu is two, so they’re having a party on the glorious Colston Hall terrace.
www.colstonhall.org/shows/terrace-sessions-musu

Friday, Saturday: Honest Burgers pop-up, Moor Beer Tap Room
The debut Bristol pop-up for these Londoners, ahead of the opening of their own restaurant later in the year.
www.moorbeer.co.uk

Friday: Children of the Sun w/ Noods Radio, The Gallimaufry
Friday night selections of dusty hip hop, mellow jazz, world rhythms, electronic soul & lo-fi house.
www.thegallimaufry.co.uk

Friday-Sunday: Playback: Touring Festival, Arnolfini
This touring exhibition showcases the work of more than 200 emerging 16-24-year-old artists and filmmakers.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/film/art-house/playback-touring-festival

Saturday: 6 O’Clock Gin Bus, bar Humbug
Guests will be treated to four gin cocktails and G&Ts over the course of the two-hour journey.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/6-oclock-gin-bus-3

Saturday: Arbor Tap Takeover, Grain Barge
Arbor Ales Brewery are taking over the Grain Barge for one day only with live music, DJs ad their full range of beers.
www.facebook.com/events/1415409771873785

Saturday: Bristol Grand Prix, city centre
The thrills of high-quality circuit cycle racing return to the heart of Bristol.
www.bristolgrandprix.com

Saturday: Burlesque Wonderland presents: Cirque du Burlesque, Fleece
Roll up, roll up – a flamboyant and exciting burlesque night awaits you.
www.thefleece.co.uk/events/burlesque-wonderland-presents-cirque-du-burlesque

Saturday: Bringing Bristol’s History to Life, The E Shed
A one day event highlighting a selection of Bristol’s huge historical heritage covering an infamous fictional pirate, a globe-trotting voyage of discovery and a world-renowned graffiti artist.
wwww.visitbristol.co.uk/destinationbristol/information/news/2017/8/15/bringing-bristols-history-to-life-a3736

Saturday: Stand Up and Boogie, Riproar
Saturday nights at Riproar, tonight featuring 2010 South West New Act of the Year Luke Honnoraty.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/stand-up-and-boogie-bristol

Saturday: Side by Side by Sondheim, Hippodrome
Sondheim’s greatest-hits musical revue enjoys a five-night run at the Hippodrome’s Piano Bar.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/musical/side-by-side-by-sondheim-bristol

Saturday & Sunday: Espressofest, Passenger Shed
A festival devoted to all things coffee which is also hosting the final of the UK Barista Championship.
b247.staging.proword.press/food-and-drink/news-food-and-drink/new-coffee-festival-coming-bristol

Saturday & Sunday: Daughters of Igbo woman, The Georgian House Museum
African writers respond to Bristol’s slavery legacy by evoking the voices of three generations of women.
www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/georgian-house-museum/whats-on/daughters-igbo-woman

Sunday: Story Slam, Wardrobe Theatre
Popular story slam invites audience members to share true stories from their lives.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/storytelling/story-slam-bristol

Sunday: Hall of Memories, Colston Hall
Soak up Colston Hall’s 150 years’ worth of history with a special series of interactive tours led by both famous and ordinary folk.
www.colstonhall.org/shows/hall-of-memories

Sunday: Lonely Robot, Thekla
The prog gig of the month, featuring multi-instrumentalist and former It Bites frontman John Mitchell.
www.theklabristol.co.uk/live/830/lonely-robot

Sunday: Big Bemmie Banquet, North Street
Live music, street entertainment, games and one huge communal pic nic! All are invited to take part in this special community feast with local traders and pop up restaurants serving up a delicious array of food and drink for all.
www.bedminster.org.uk/news-cms/2017/8/16/the-big-bemmie-banquet-draws-near

Sunday: HSBC UK City Ride
Thousands of cyclists will take to the streets of Bristol to appreciate the joy of cycling.
www.letsride.co.uk/city-ride/bristol