Things To Do / Love Saves the Day
21 things to do in Bristol this week, May 20-26 2024
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Now-July 22: Hamilton, Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol will have to Wait For It no longer; the multi-award-winning masterpiece by Lin-Manuel Miranda is now open at the Bristol Hippodrome! Hamilton is the winner of 11 Tony Awards including Best Musical, 7 Olivier Awards, the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album.
Hamilton – photo: Bristol Hippodrome
Monday: Zvizdal (Chernobyl – so far, so close), Unit 15
An incredibly powerful screening of a documentary, telling the story of an elderly couple living in the danger zone surrounding the Chernobyl power plant during the disaster who refuse to move away. The screening is paired with some equally impressive dioramas depicting the couple’s house as it changes due to the environment.
Tuesday: TREAD: Denham Audio (Hosted by Rishi), The Cube
Continuing with their successful series of workshops opening the window into the production methods of some of the underground’s best producers, Noods Levels, Tread and Foot Locker host breakbeat revivalist Denham Audio for a productions masterclass, hosted by local promoter extraordinaire Rishi of no_one fame.
Denham Audio masterclass – photo: Tread
Wednesday: Upfest presents: An Evening with Mister Samo, BBF Taproom
As part of the 2024 edition of Europe’s biggest street art and graffiti festival, the team behind Upfest are presenting an enlightening evening with one of the city’s most innovative artists, discussing his artistic journey that led him to where he is today, and taking questions from the audience.
Mister Samo – photo: Upfest
Thursday: Laura Laker: Potholes and Pavements, Stanfords
An exciting and uplifting talk from one of the UKs leading cycling journalists Laura Laker in celebration of her new book, chaired by the CEO of sustainable cycling enterprise Sustrans. The book is something of a love letter to the UKs National Cycling Network, as Laura attempts to traverse it and learn about its history.
Potholes and Pavements article – photo: Stanfords
Friday: Ravers2Runners x Love Saves The Day fun run, Ashton Court
Raising money for Big Team CIC, an initiative trying to address underrepresentation from marginalised groups within the Festival and events industries, Ravers2Runners are hosting a 5km fun run through the already set up Love Saves The Day arena the day before the festival kicks off. The run is a part of a series of fundraising runs through the empty arenas of various festivals throughout the summer.
Ravers 2 Runners at Glasto – photo: R2R
Saturday & Sunday: Love Saves The Day 2024, Ashton Court Estate
Heralding the start of the festival season, Team Love transform the picturesque Ashton Court Estate for two days of weighty bass music in all its forms. With headline sets from The Streets, Camelphat and more to get you there, and fantastic bookings from the Bristol underground to keep you there, it’s all set to be one heck of a weekend.
Love Saves The Day – photo: Mike Massaro
Sunday: Bristol Collaborative Arts Exhibition, Loco Klub
The self-titled “biggest student-led exhibition event of the year” promises to be a hub of people from the arts, film and other creative industries, examining some of the finest student projects that have stemmed from the city this year. There will also be panel discussions, DJ sets and more, so you can be sure you won’t be stuck for things to do.
Bristol Collaborative Arts Exhibition 2024 – photo: Bristol Collaborative Arts
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May 26: Six Chick Flicks, Redgrave Theatre
Fresh from a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, this smash hit comedy parodies your favourite chick flicks in one hysterical, fast-paced show. From the deck of the Titanic to the glittery pink halls of Harvard Law, watch as New York City comedians Kerry Ipema and KK Apple transform the stage with songs, dance breaks and pop culture hilarity. If you love chick flicks, you’ll love this show. If you hate chick flicks… you’ll love this show!
Six Chick Flicks – photo: Redgrave Theatre
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May 18-June 2: SABOTAGE by NoFit State Circus, NoFit State Big Top, St Pauls
SABOTAGE is another full-on, boisterous, and audaciously fierce performance with the NoFit State signature style. This energising, uplifting and socially relevant contemporary circus production directed by Firenza Guidi will be back in Bristol this May.
Sabotage – photo: No Fit State Circus
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May 30: Gloucestershire v Essex, Seat Unique Stadium
The 2023 finalists, Essex, visit Bristol for the opening game of the 2024 T20 Blast. The only half-term game of the year this match is sure to be a hit for the family.
GlosvEssex – photo: Glos Cricket
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May 24: Gavin Bryars double bill, 1904 Arts Club
Bristol Ensemble performs The Sinking of the Titanic by British minimalist composer Gavin Bryars. The work was inspired by the story that the band on the RMS Titanic continued to perform as the ship sank in 1912 and imagines how the music performed by the band would reverberate through the water some time after they ceased performing. Composed between 1969 and 1972, the work is now considered one of the classics of British classical experimental music. It was first recorded in 1975 when it became the first release on Brian Eno’s Obscure Records.
Gavin Bryars – photo: Bristol Ensemble
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25 May-2 June: Passenger Takeover, SS Great Britain
Meet new costumed characters aboard the SS Great Britain this half term, from merchants and farmers to botanists and scoundrels. Watch as dramas unfold with immersive live performances and hear tales of Victorian life at sea as you explore the ship.
SS Great Britain Victorian Actors -Photo: Adam Gasson
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June 1-9: Festival of Nature, multiple locations
Festival of Nature is the UK’s largest celebration of the natural world, taking place 1 – 9 June across Bristol and Bath. Running for over 20 years, Festival of Nature offers people the chance to connect with local wildlife, learn about the natural world, and take positive action for nature.
Festival of Nature – photo: NHC
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June 5: Handel by Candlelight, St. George’s
Bristol Ensemble team up with Fitzhardinge Consort for a special celebration of Handel’s choral music in the gorgeous candlelit ambience of St George’s.
Handel by candlelight – photo: Bristol Ensemble
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June 5: Kevin Quantum – Momentum, Redgrave Theatre
Explore the exotic space where science and magic meet with the magician-scientist-adventurer, trained by US magic legends Penn & Teller. With over a decade of Edinburgh Fringe sell-outs, performances around Europe and tours of Australia, Kevin embarks on his first ever UK tour with an entrancing collection of unique magic inventions, stunning sleight-of-hand and beautiful (yet deadly) stunts in a show – inspired by science but targeted at humans.
Kevin Quantum Momentum – photo: Redgrave Theatre
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June 5-15: Clifton International Festival of Music, Clifton Cathedral & St Paul’s
Spellbinding sounds from renowned artists, tenor James Gilchrist and mezzo soprano Helen Charlston, and festival favourites, early music vocal group The Erebus Ensemble, plus Bristol Symphony Orchestra. You’ll find masterpieces including Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.6 and Faure’s much-loved Requiem.
Clifton International Festival of Music – photo: Clifton International Festival of Music
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June 7: Gloucestershire v Hampshire, Seat Unique Stadium
One of only two Friday night matches in Bristol this year, Hampshire Hawks visit Bristol, this game is sure to be one of the top cricket socials of the year!
GlosvHampshire – photo: Glos Cricket
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June 8: Music for a blue planet, Trinity Henleaze URC
In collaboration with the Festival of Nature, the Bristol Ensemble will take us on a breathtaking musical exploration of our beautiful planet with music from the BBC series Blue Planet by George Fenton together with Schubert’s enduringly popular Trout Quintet. Written by the young composer at just 22 years of age, this Quintet has a freshness and serenity that has engaged players and audiences for nearly 200 years. This will be the last concert of our season, do come and join us.
Music for a blue planet – photo: Henleaze Concert Society
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June 15: Festival Fashion: Sustainable pop up market, Future Leap G Road
Join us for the special summer edition of our sustainable pop-up market: Festival fashion! Get ready for festival season with pre-loved sparkles, sustainable jewelry and local, ethical fashion.
festival fashion article – photo: Future Leap
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Returns June 27: Summer Lates Series, SS Great Britain
The after-hours gigs at Bristol’s iconic dockyard return for the third year on 27 June 2024. Locals will know that Brunel’s SS Great Britain is one of Bristol’s best family days out and a treasure trove for history fanatics. But this summer, after the gates are closed to the public, it will also become one of the city’s most exciting gig locations.
SSGB Summer Lates – photo: SSGB
Main photo: Mike Massaro
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