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23 things to do in Bristol this week, December 30-January 5
Monday: End of Year Pub Quiz, The Whitmore Tap
The Whitmore Tap will be holding one of its classic quizzes with picture rounds, brain-teasers and music, to keep you busy over that weird Christmas and New Year limbo. Doors at 19:00, with quiz kick off at 19:30. Max team size of six and £2 cash only entry on the night.Team names will be judged, and obscure knowledge will be tested.
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Monday: Room on the Broom, Redgrave Theatre
Presented by Tall Stories. Iggety Ziggety Zaggety zoom! Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Room on the Broom – photo: Redgrave Theatre
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Monday-Sunday: Jack and the Beanstalk, Redgrave Theatre
Pantomime at the Redgrave Theatre is always the highlight of the festive calendar for the whole family. This year’s Jack and the Beanstalk promises to be bigger and better than ever! Get ready to roar with laughter and cheer on our hero Jack on his magical journey.
Jack. and the Beanstalk – photo: Redgrave Theatre
Tuesday: NYE 2024 Small Bar X Renato’s , King Street
Two prime King Street venues – Small Beer and Renato’s – are coming together to put on the ultimate NYE celebration. Then continue the fun over at Renato’s as the DJ plays from 9pm to late. They will be offering bespoke cocktails and NY pizza by the slice as well as their full menu of Detroit Style.
Tuesday: The Garden of Earthly Delights, The Milk Thistle
An ethereal paradise where the natural world meets the world of decadence and opulence, in The Garden of Earthly Delights.The Milk Thistle will be transformed into an immersive haven of mystery, decadence and wonder, where surrealism meets elegance. Guests will be guided by mesmerising walkabout performers, magicians and burlesque dancers. The venue will also be rustling up a specially created cocktails from our one-night only, along with an elevated menu.
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Wednesday: Severn Samurai, The Cube
What better way to idle away your New Year’s Day than with this epic tale of adventure and comradeship?Directed by Akira Kurosawa , this 1954 Japanese film has influenced everyone from George Lucas to John Lasseter. Packed with action, humour, romance and pathos – all presented in the crisp monochrome photography of cinematographer Asakazu Nakai. At over three hours long (207 minutes), buckle in for a day at the movies.
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Wednesday: Discover the Future of Green Mobility with BYD Bristol!
We are thrilled to announce that the BYD Bristol South store is now officially open, bringing cutting-edge electric and hybrid vehicles to local drivers. Explore our range of innovative models, including the fully electric BYD Dolphin, BYD Seal, and BYD Atto 3, as well as the versatile hybrid BYD Seal U DM-i. Take the opportunity to experience the power, efficiency, and design of our next-generation vehicles firsthand. Reserve your test drive today by clicking the link below!
Grand Opening – photo: BYD Bristol
Thursday-January 12: Little Red (& other winter tales), Bristol Old Vic
Bringing to stage some Christmas magic, this play that has been called “a masterclass in family theatre” awaits your presence to start the new year.
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Thursday: Breath Led with Lucy, Thursdays, Yogasara 10 – 11.15am
Join Lucy at Yogasara studio for a 75 minute kundalini global class working with breath, posture and strength, ending with a crystal singing bowls sound bath. As we quiet our minds and open our hearts, we are able to regulate our nervous systems. From this space we can soothe our stress and anxious and addictive minds. No experience necessary, not suitable during pregnancy.
Breath led with Lucy-photo: Lucy Spragge
Friday: Break Stuff, The Fleece
For the metal lovers, The Fleece is bringing on stage a selection of artists to relive what is being called ‘nu-metal nostalgia’. Catch this one of a kind music event at The Fleece.
At the event you can expect to hear Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, Deftones and many more – photo: The Fleece
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Saturday: Emily Barker, Bristol Beacon
Emily Barker is an award-winning singer-songwriter, best known as the writer and performer of the theme to the hugely successful crime drama ‘Wallander’. By turns dark and optimistic, her latest album searches for meaning through the deafening clamour of fake news, delivering an exploration of the grand themes of our age.
Emily Barker – photo: Bristol Beacon
Saturday: Bad Omens – Drumkicks, Green Works
Powered by a brand new full Funktion One F218 sub section and a finely tuned Martin Audio W8Cs, Bad Omens are veterans at this. From Speed Garage to 4×4, Hard Trance to Bounce and Tek, there won’t be a moments rest for you.
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Sunday: A fun and transformative Workshop, Gus Hoyt
You’ll dive into the Three Pillars of The WHM: Breath, Cold, and Mindset, as well as discovering the scientific basis and how to implement them into your daily life. Gus is also a Functional Breathwork Coach and a Conscious Breathwork guide and incorporates this to his workshops.
Fundamental workshop – photo: Gus Hoyt
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Sunday: ARQ: Alison Rayner Quintet, Bristol Beacon
The Alison Rayner Quintet combine richly nuanced compositions, rhythmic interplay and folk-infused melodies to create a strong sense of narrative and a cinematic quality. Led by bassist and composer Alison Rayner, the multi award-winning quintet play ‘songs without words’ and are lauded for their vibrant, communicative performances.
Alison Rayner Quintet – photo: Bristol Beacon
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Until Sunday: A Christmas Carol, Tobacco Factory Theatres
Hilarious, tender, idiotic and musically virtuosic by turns, Living Spit’s two-man adaptation of A Christmas Carol is a feast of festive foolery that’ll have you splitting your sprouts with laughter.
A Christmas Carol – photo: Tobacco Factory Theatres
Sunday: Fishmas Families, Bristol Aquarium
Sunday will be the last day to meet Santa’s underwater representative – Charlie, the Clownfish – at Bristol Aquarium while also enjoying special Christmas crafts.
Fishmas is celebrated at Bristol Aquarium as a fun holiday event for the kids – photo: James Beck
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Until Sunday: ME, Tobacco Factory Theatres
This early year’s festive favourite is a touching story about a parent and their love for their child by much loved children’s author Emma Dodd. Performances at 11am and 2:30pm.
ME – photo: Tobacco Factory Theatres
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Sunday- January 23: Kiddi Caru Day Nursery & Preschool Grand Opening Event!
Join us for a fun day of activities at the launch of our beautiful, newly refurbished day nursery baby snug, for children aged 3-24 months (toddler & preschool coming Spring 2025). Join us anytime between 9AM-4PM to see why we are the nursery of choice in Bradley Stoke!
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January 14: Breath Led With Lucy At The Mount Without
Join Lucy for an immersion in transformational breathwork and Kundalini Global Yoga in the stunning candlelit setting of The Mount Without where we’ll be accessing altered states of being. Breath is a powerful tool we can harness to regulate the nervous system, release stress and tension in the body, and enter a deep state of calm and presence. These classes are music led and end with a crystal bowl sound bath to bring us into a deeper state of relaxation.
Breath Led With Lucy – photo: Lucy Spragge
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January 29: Young Knives, Strange Brew
Indie rock band, Young Knives, known for their quirky lyrics and sharp, angular sound, are coming to Bristol, Strange Brew for an evening of post-punk energy and art-rock experimentation. Tickets are on sale now!
Young Knives – photo: Crosstown Concerts
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February 2: The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Marble Factory
American psychedelic rock band, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, are coming to you this February! Renowned for their experimental sound blending 1960s psychedelia, shoegaze, and garage rock, they achieved cult status with albums like Take It from the Man! Tickets are on sale now.
Brian Jonestown Massacre – photo: Crosstown Concerts
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February 14: ABBA By Candlelight, St George’s
This Valentine’s Day, let the romance of ABBA’s unforgettable tunes set your heart dancing – because love deserves dramatic violins and epic crescendos! In a one-of-a-kind orchestral concert blending ABBA’s iconic pop sound with lush symphonic arrangements, expect hits that’ll have you crying into your champagne one moment and dancing in the aisles the next. The perfect soundtrack to your Valentine’s night!
ABBA by Candlelight – photo: Bristol Ensemble
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February 15: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons By Candlelight, Tobacco Factory Theatres
Immerse yourself in Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’, one of the best loved pieces of classical music, performed by the Bristol Ensemble at The Tobacco Factory Theatres with 400 candles adorning the stage. This intimate concert brings the iconic music to life, and will also feature favourites from Einaudi and Astor Piazolla.
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight – Bristol Ensemble
Main photo: End of Year Pub Quiz – The Whitmore Tap
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