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26 things to do in Bristol this week, October 28 – November 3
Monday: Ben Howard, Bristol Beacon
The English singer-songwriter will perform at the Bristol venue as part of live tour to celebrate ten years of his 2014 album ‘I Forget Where We Were’.
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Until Saturday: FEAR Scream Park, Avon Valley
Get ready for #ABloodyGoodNight this October at the multi-award winning FEAR Scream Park. The event features 5 immersive, ‘scare’ attractions, roaming street theatre, fire & laser shows, thrill rides and Halloween festival vibes. It’s an adrenaline fuelled, laugh along event not to be missed!
FEAR – photo: Avon valley
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Monday: Mr Sleepybum, Redgrave Theatre
Do you have stupid and silly dreams at night? Well, Mr. Sleepybum does, and he’s going to re-enact them all for you in this high-energy, silly comedy show for the whole family. Mr Sleepybum is an award-nominated, one-man, physical/character comedy kids show.
Mr Sleepybum – photo: Redgrave Theatre
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Monday: The Antlers + Okkervil River, Bristol Beacon
Join The Antlers and Okkervil River for an intimate evening where they will be playing old songs, new songs, and each other’s songs. The Antlers is both a band and the longtime musical moniker of Peter Silberman, whose 2021 album ‘Green To Gold’ received critical acclaim from the likes of Pitchfork. Will Sheff released his debut solo album ‘Nothing Special’ in 2022, following ten years of releases as the front man of esteemed indie rock band Okkervil River which have given him a reputation as one of the greatest working songwriters in the country.
The Antlers + Okkervil River – photo: Bristol Beacon
Monday: A Traitors-Inspired Halloween Social, The Mount Without
Hosted by a ‘phantom’, teams will compete over a series of tasks to find the treasure. Tickets are priced at £6 and also include a free drink. The evening will be inspired by the BBC show Traitors and be spearheaded by The Clifton Amateur Dramatic Society.
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Monday – November 16: COLORFIELDS, Rainmaker Gallery
A solo exhibition of polychromatic landscapes by Rick Grimster (b 1945) presenting new works on paper alongside earlier paintings on canvas. Together these artworks reflect the artist’s changing identity from adoptee to Indigenous elder. “In these works I try to represent how man has influenced ancient landscapes.” – R. Grimster
COLORFIELDS – photo: Rainmaker Gallery
Monday to Wednesday: Pumpkin painting, Clifton Observatory
Participants will have the fun and ‘creepy’ chance to paint on pumpkins, while sipping on delicious hot chocolate. The decorations made during the session can be taken home as souvenirs to cherish from these afternoon sessions.
Pumpkin painting – photo: Clifton Observatory
Tuesday – November 7: Secret Postcards, RWA
Bid on postcards without the name of the artists, in this live auction. The auction will be live on the 32 auctions portal, and feature A5 post cards created by several well-known artists.
Secret Postcards – photo: RWA
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Tuesday: Adventures in Science, Redgrave Theatre
Join ‘The Magical Mr West’ on an incredible adventure into the world of science! Mr West demonstrates the fundamental principles of scientific enquiry and tackles some of the trickiest questions in the history of humanity, with help from his companion Crowbert.
Adventures in Science – photo: Redgrave Theatre
Tuesday: BERRIES, Thekla
The music trio will be stopping at the loved Bristol club as part of their autumn tour. Their second self titled album officially released on October 18.
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Wednesday: Squeeze 50th anniversary tour, Bristol Beacon
The British musicians are making their way to Bristol Beacon to celebrate their 50th anniversary. The show will also include a performance by special guest Badly Drawn Boy.
Squeeze – photo: Bristol Beacon
Wednesday: Movie night with cocktails, The Orchard Coffee & Co
Join in for a screening of The Woman in Black, at the cafe’s branch on Cloud’s Hill road. Make the best of the spooky season while indulging in cocktails, hot dogs (vegetarian options available) and popcorn.
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Wednesday: Los Bitchos, SWX
Genre blending fusion band Los Bitchos are bringing their unique sound to Bristol this month! They play SWX on October 30th. Tickets are running low, get them while you can!
Los Bitchos – photo: Tom Mitchell
Thursday: Tarot & Tastings, The Pit
Bedminster wine bar KASK, local tarot reader Beyond Imagining Tarot and street artist Sickboy will be joining forces at The Pit to unleash the ‘dark’ side in time for Halloween. The event will also have Halloween-themed wines with street theatre to enjoy.
Tarot and Tastings, The Pit
Thursday: Halloween free rave, Lakota
Lakota is inviting everyone to celebrate Halloween with a multi-genre free rave on Thursday. There will be circus performers, lasers and confetti to keep the party going until wee hours in the morning.
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Friday: Arooj Aftab, Bristol Beacon
Transformative may not be an urgent enough word to describe Grammy award-winning artist, Arooj Aftab. Her expansive repertoire is infused with jazz, South African, classical, pop and blues – which Aftab refers to as “global soul”. Since 2021, she has delivered “rapturous performances” at major venues and international festivals and has been awarded a Grammy for Best Global Music Performance of her song, ‘Mohabbat’. Her latest release ‘Night Reign’ peaks the senses with each composition, each turn of phrase, each modulation, and has received extensive critical acclaim. A cosmic soundscape to witness in Beacon Hall this winter, with very limited availability remaining.
Arooj Aftab – photo: Bristol Beacon
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Friday – November 7: Anora, Watershed
Sean Baker won the Palme d’Or at Cannes with this enthralling drama, featuring a star-making performance from Mikey Madison.
Anora – photo: Watershed
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Friday: John Francis Flynn, Strange Brew
Acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and folk innovator John Francis Flynn is bringing his captivating sound to Bristol’s Strange Brew on November 1st, with support from Ellie O’Neill. Tickets are selling quickly, so grab yours while you can!
John Francis Flynn – photo: Crosstown Concerts
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Friday – November 7: Small Things Like These, Watershed
Oscar® Winner Cillian Murphy delivers a stunning performance as a devoted father in this film based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Claire Keegan.
Small Things Like These – photo: Watershed
Saturday: Light the Night, St Paul’s churchyard
The graveyard surrounding the St Paul’s church in Southville will be lit with thousands of candles, in keeping with the ancient traditions of All Souls’ Day and All Saints’ Day. It is bound to be an “incredibly beautiful and moving experience” for anyone who choses to visit.
Light up the night – photo: St Paul’s
Saturday: Bristol Takeover, Bristol Beacon
The annual one-day festival returns to celebrate the best of Bristol’s music scene. The line up includes Bethany Ley, Cestra, Dr Chonk & The Nature Injection, Komposa, SAMBEE. and many more.
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Saturday: A Sound Odyssey, Destination Old Market
Uncover new music as Old Market businesses and shops become DIY venues. Lineup includes Copper Sounds + Sarahsson, Hibiscus, Hiphoppapotamus, Young Echo and Josephine Gyasi.
A Sound Odyssey – photo: Destination Old Market
Sunday: Paws and Platters, Barton Fields
A free food festival bringing the best of the east Bristol community, with special activities for your pawesome buddies. The entry to the event is free, but entry for the dog show is chargeable at £1.
Sunday: Bolis Pupul, Rough Trade
The Belgian-born musician is bringing his exceptional music to the city. He is known to blend electronica with “warm-hearted and wonky naivete of Belgian New Beat” in his music that has been described as “playful, emotive, unrelenting and tender.”
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Sunday: A Theatrical Promenade, Destination Old Market
Uncover the captivating lives and stories that have shaped Bristol’s Old Market into one of the city’s most memorable streets. Meet a cast of characters as they take you on a whistle-stop tour through the lives and loves that make Bristol’s Old Market one of the most memorable streets in the city. Written by Edson Burton & Tom Marshman.
A Theatrical Promenade – photo: Destination Old Market
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Until November 17: The Fashion of Flight, Aerospace
Explore eight decades of British Airways cabin crew uniforms, from the 1940s to today at Aerospace Bristol. This temporary exhibition highlights how these uniforms have evolved, reflecting the changing trends in fashion and perceptions of the cabin crew role.
Fashion of Flight – photo: Aerospace
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November 7: Sleep Out, Lloyds Amphitheatre
Join 1625’s biggest annual fundraiser on 7th November 2024 at Lloyds Amphitheatre to raise funds and awareness for youth homelessness. Enjoy live performances, food, and a silent disco while supporting a crucial cause. Help us reach this year’s £55,000 goal to change young lives.
Sleep out – photo: 1625 Independent People
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November 8 – January 5: Spectacular Twilight Tobogganing, Mendip Activity Centre
The Mendip elves are excited to welcome families from Bristol for an unforgettable festive adventure. Slide into the festive spirit with Twilight Tobogganing at Mendip Activity Centre – an award-winning family festive experience! Get exclusive use of 8 toboggans, plus an enchanted woodland walk to a magical grotto where participants toast marshmallows and warm up with hot chocolate. Finish the session with a blaze of sparklers for a fantastic festive photo.
Twilight Tobogganing – photo: Mendip Activity Centre
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November 8: French Wine and Music, Bristol Ensemble
Join the Bristol Ensemble for a vibrant and relaxing evening, full of culture, flavour and joy! Imagine a cozy and intimate setting with cabaret-style seating where you can enjoy a glass of wine and listen to some of the most enchanting French classical music. As the candles flicker, you’ll get to taste four exquisite French wines, carefully selected by Oboe Fine Wines, who will take you on a journey through each wine, and share the stories behind the music and the regions they come from.
French Music & Wine tasting – photo: Bristol Ensemble
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November 13: The Planets and Interstellar, Bristol Ensemble
A magical evening of music, visuals and poetry inspired by our solar system and space. Featuring music from the film Interstellar composed by Hans Zimmer and a very special performance of The Planets by Gustav Holst arranged for chamber orchestra accompanied by wonderful visuals of each planet and the poems that inspired the music.
Planets and Interstellar – photo: Bristol Ensemble
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November 16-17: South West Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Claim 2 FREE tickets to the go-to event for self-builders and renovators, the South West Homebuilding & Renovating Show at Bath & West Showground from 16-17 November. Find the advice, products, and inspiration you need to transform your home with live seminars, one-to-one advice sessions with experts and hundreds of exhibitors to explore.
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Main photo: Secret Postcards – photo: RWA
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