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32 things to do in Bristol this week, October 21-27 2024
Monday: Roxanne De Bastion, Exchange
London-based singer-songwriter Roxanne de Bastion is a pioneering DIY artist.
Monday-Saturday: Gurt Haunted, Bristol Old Vic
Most Haunted Live meets This Country in this part-improvised, part-devised, fully Bristolian comedy thriller.
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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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Until November 2: 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: Giulia Spadafora
Tuesday: Danny Dorling, Design West
No British academic has done as much to measure and record inequality as Danny Dorling, the Oxford professor of human geography. The talk marks the publication of Dorling’s latest book, Peak Injustice: Solving Britain’s Inequality Crisis.
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Tuesday: Altered State: We Need to Talk, Hen & Chicken
A discussion about what action we can take as individuals to effect real green change. How can we best exert influence? Will Bristol capitalise on its new Green Party MP? And to B or not to B Corp?
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Tuesday: Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers: In Time 30th Anniversary Tour, Redgrave Theatre
Join the celebration of Mugenkkyo’s landmark 30th anniversary, with a very special show of big beats, visual treats & vital energy. The concert is a full theatrical experience, with dynamic choreography and heart pounding-pounding rhythms contrasting with atmospheric soundscapes.
Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers – photo: Redgrave Theatre
Tuesday: Brunel Institute Talk, SS Great Britain
The first in a new series of after-hours talks at the SS Great Britain will explore how quickly the example of Brunel’s ship was copied around the UK; and how people were connected to the newest, fastest ways of travelling the world before mass information and instant communication.
Once the SS Great Britain had been built in Bristol, a new technology existed to get people around the world quicker than ever before – image: SS Great Britain Trust
Tuesday & Wednesday: The Rite of Spring, Mount Without
Seeta Patel Dance’s The Rite of Spring sees Indian dance married with Western classical music performed by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.
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Wednesday: Nature TV, Crosstown Concerts
Nature TV is a British indie rock band known for their blend of guitar-driven melodies and introspective lyrics. Formed in 2020, the group has gained attention for their engaging sound, which merges elements of rock, pop, and psychedelia. Their music often features layers of guitars, rhythmic grooves, and distinctive vocal harmonies. They have steadily built a reputation through energetic live performances and a growing discography. They play The Louisiana on 23/10. There are a handful of tickets left, book while you can!
Nature TV – photo: Crosstown Concerts
Wednesday: ‘Goblinhood’ launch with Jen Calleja, Bookhaus
Goblinhood presents us with a series of essays and poems that playfully, artfully propound Jen Calleja’s theory of ‘goblinhood’ – a theory that takes in all aspects of pop culture from film, TV, literature and art as well as the author’s personal and original examinations of grief, lust, family histories and the physical fact of living in the world as it is.
Jen Calleja says Goblinhood “obliquely (and un-chicly) charts the last five years of my life, where so much came bubbling to the surface of the bog” – photo: Jen Calleja
Thursday: Ishmael Ensemble, SWX
The Bristol band perform in their home city following the release of their third album, Rituals.
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Friday: Is It Me, Or Is It Hot In Here? Destination Old Market
A comedic show about the throes of menopause by Zeph Churchill.
Hot in here? – photo: Destination Old Market
Friday: Interview With the Vampire, Averys
A Bristol Film Festival screening with the film accompanied by a tasting of four carefully selected wines courtesy of Averys’ resident experts, guiding you through them at stages during the film.
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Friday: A Century of Swing with the Down for the Count All-Stars, Redgrave Theatre
Join the UK’s hardest swinging band for “one hellova celebration of vintage music” – TimeOut London. Bringing the sounds and feels of the best jazz clubs to the Redgrave Theatre, this electrifying show is full of incredible energy, musicianship, and their own signature wry wit and humour.
A Century of Swing – photo Lydia Dumfries
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Friday-Thursday: The Room Next Door, Watershed
Pedro Almodóvar’s first English-language feature film stars Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore in a gorgeous, tender tale of a dying journalist trying to reconnect with an old friend.
The Room next Door – photo: Watershed
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Saturday: LWE Presents Halloween with Floating Points, Prospect Building
Floating Points Is bringing his incredible live show to The Prospect Building on Saturday 26 October, headlining a massive LWE Presents show. Also on the lineup are the likes of Daphni (Caribou), Sofia Kourtesis, Sedef Adasï, the formidable combination of Jossy Mitsu and Bluetoof under their BLUMITSU moniker and Surusinghe.
Floating Points – photo: The Prospect Building
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Saturday: Club Choke, Moor Brewery
Club Choke was a series of live music nights at Bristol venues from 2002 – 2011. Featuring current projects from Choke veterans, this revival all-dayer presents Shoun Shoun, Gluehorse, The Flag Fen Project, Captain Zero, War Against Sleep, State and Permit Me These Small Miseries. Expect noise, weird pop and leftfield electronics.
Club Choke flyer
Saturday: Stokes Croft Calling, various venues
A free all-day celebration where art, performance and history collide. “The streets will come to life with fresh performances and interactive activities inspired by the area’s rich history. Explore hidden gems in local businesses and contribute your own creative spark to the story of the neighbourhood.”
Turbo Island was recently sold to a “local buyer” for £100,000 – photo: James Colomina
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Saturday-November 24: Sing The Body Electric, Watershed
Moving, touching, seeing, and feeling. The first exhibition at Undershed – Watershed’s new gallery for immersive arts – is all about the body. How do we get out of our heads, into our senses – and meet the world in a new way?
Undershed – photo: Watershed
Sunday: Count Binface, Wardrobe Theatre
The politician’s brand new live comedy show features his unique take on Britain, his special brand of sci-fi satire and of course his unbeatable manifesto which includes cheaper croissants, the nationalisation of Adele and the return of Ceefax.
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Sunday: A Theatrical Promenade, Destination Old Market
Join us and a cast of characters as we take you on a whistle-stop walking theatrical tour through the lives and loves that make Bristol’s Old Market one of the most memorable streets in the city.
A Theatrical Promenade – photo: Destination Old Market
Sunday: EMF & Jesus Jones, Marble Factory
The first ever co-headline tour by two music legends calls into Bristol.
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Sunday-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: Rick Grimster
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Throughout October: Thrilling Halloween adventures, Mendip Activity Centre
Spooky season has arrived at Mendip Activity Centre. Join the Zombie Outbreak Response Team to sharpen your target skills, zoom down the haunted toboggan slope, bring a party to ArcheryActive or try out a Nerf Battle in the brand-new Hangar 51. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Halloween!
Thrilliing Halloween Activities – photo: Mendip Activities
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October 30, November 5 & November 13: Breath led with Lucy at the Mount Without
Join Lucy for an immersion in transformational Breathwork, Yoga and Soundbath 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.
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October 31: Breathwork, Yoga & Sound, Yogasara
Join Lucy for an immersion in transformational breathwork, yoga and sound bath in the candlelit setting of Yogasara. Breath is a powerful tool we can harness to regulate the nervous system, release stress and tension, and enter a deep state of calm and presence.
An immersion in Breathwork – photo: Lucy Spragge
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November 7: Naima Bock, Crosstown Concerts
Naima Bock is an emerging artist known for her atmospheric soundscapes and introspective lyrics. She released her ethereal second album ‘Below A Massive Dark Land’ last month, go and check it out! Come along to see her blending elements of folk, indie, and alternative music at the Jam Jar on November 7th. Tickets are on sale now.
Naima Bock – photo: Crosstown Concerts
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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: 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 30: SUZY, Prospect Building
The most raucous party is coming to The Prospect Building, and you’re invited. SUZY presents a lineup that’s as iconic as expected, including Dimitri from Paris, CC:DISCO!, Gerd Janson, the fabulous Horse Meat Disco crew & more! Lose yourself in a night like no other, brought to you by LWE & The Prospect Building.
Dimitri – photo: The Prospect Building
Main photo: Foteini Christofilopoulou
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