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10 things to do in Bristol this week, November 15-21 2021
Monday & Tuesday: Afrika Eye, various venues
The last couple of days of the largest celebration of African film, arts and culture in the South West as it returns after a break of two years.
www.afrikaeye.org.uk
Monday: Wildscreen: Communicating COP26, Bristol Harbour Hotel
Wildscreen are producing this one-day hybrid event interpreting the key messages of COP26 and providing a toolkit for storytellers to communicate climate science.
www.wildscreen.org/communicating-cop26/
Wednesday-Friday: Festival of Economics, We The Curious
In the annual Festival of Economics, economists and experts from around the world debate with each other – and their audiences – some of the key economic questions of our time.
www.bristolideas.co.uk/projects/festival-of-economics/
Thursday: Ghetts, Trinity
Renowned for his intense and razor-sharp live displays, this tour is an opportunity to catch a decade and a half worth of back catalogue performed alongside new material.
www.trinitybristol.org.uk/whats-on/2021/ghetts
Thursday: Arctic Ice Music, St George’s
Inuit, Sami and Siberian singers, alongside Terje’s pioneering ice instruments and Scandinavia’s best jazz musicians, celebrate ancient cultures’ longstanding respect for nature through traditional and contemporary music.
www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/whats-on/arctic-ice-music/
Friday-December 24: Light Up Bristol, Ashton Court Estate
Walk through the beautiful grounds of Ashton Court Estate and enjoy the wonder of Light Up. Promising to be a stunning illuminated walking experience.
www.lightupbristol.com
https://www.instagram.com/p/CVDpGmPL135/
Friday & Saturday: My Voice Was Heard But It Was Ignored, Tobacco Factory Theatres
A gripping tussle for power and an urgent interrogation of racial identity, written by emerging playwright Nana-Kofi Kufuor.
www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/my-voice-was-heard-but-it-was-ignored/
Saturday: Bristol Takeover, Bristol Beacon
Showcasing the best bands, DJs, musicians and emerging artists our city has to offer, Bristol Takeover is a free festival packed full of amazing local artists you already love and ones that you’re yet to discover.
www.bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/bristol-takeover-2021/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CV53tYastna/
Saturday: Newton Park Brewing Co 1st Birthday, Newtown Park taproom
Celebrate the first birthday of one of Bristol’s best new breweries exactly one year since they got the keys and opened, with music from the Spex Collective DJs and food from Boigers.
www.newtownparkbrewing.co/
Saturday & Sunday: Totterdown Arts Trail, various locations
Artists, makers and creatives open up their homes to showcase their artwork and creativity. You can expect everything from pop-up exhibitions to mulled wine and cider, and creative activities for the family.
www.totterdownartstrail.org
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