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Things to do in Bristol today: Sunday, October 16, 2016
WILDSCREEN DAY 7: National treasure David Attenborough graces Bristol cinema in the final day of public screenings. Films include America’s National Parks and Attenborough’s luminous Light on Earth. Watershed.
WEST BRISTOL ARTS TRAIL: The third and final day of the annual trail once again sees more than 50 homes, studios and public spaces across Clifton, Redland and Hotwells open to the public. Various venues, 11am-5pm.
MISS SAIGON 25TH ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE: A recording of the 2014 25th anniversary gala performance of the hugely popular stage musical. Various cinemas.
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TONY CONRAD: COMPLETELY IN THE PRESENT + Q&A: Documentary about avant-garde film-maker and musician who was an early member of the Velvet Underground and toured with Sonic Youth and Faust in the ’90s. Cube, 8pm.
IT’S A PIZZA ART: Feeling peckish? Exhibition celebrating all things pizza, and featuring art from some of Bristol’s best designers and illustrators. Hangfire, 7.30pm.
SPEAK EASY STORY SLAM: Audience members are invited to tell all and share true stories from their lives, based on the night’s theme. Wardrobe Theatre, 1.15pm.
BOLSHOI BALLET: THE GOLDEN AGE: Screening of Shostakovich’s hoofing satire on the roaring ’20s. Various venues.
ANGEL OLSEN + LITTLE WINGS: Stripped back, tight, indie folk songs. With a healthy mix of haunting ballads and punk driven pop songs, Angel Olsen is one of the most prominent starts of the indie rock scene. Motion, 7pm.
164 ANNUAL OPEN EXHIBITION: Vast, eclectic and endlessly rewarding annual submissions show. With a range of paintings, prints and illustrations to sculptures, photographs and multimedia works. Royal West of England Academy, 11am-5pm.
BRISTOL SUNSET CINEMA: THE GOONIES: Sunset Cinema returns to take us on a trip down memory lane with the classic film The Goonies. Ashton Court, 7pm.
CHAS & DAVE: Legendary British novelty duo take the stage. Their comic take on rock ‘n’ roll is based on great songwriting, ace musicianship and a total immersion in Cockney culture. O2 Academy, 7pm.
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