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10 things to do in Bristol this week, May 15-21 2017
Monday-Wednesday: Pint of Science Festival, various venues
Ingest some knowledge with your usual pint.
www.pintofscience.co.uk/events/bristol
Tuesday: Big Night, Averys
The first of Bristol Film Festival’s Beyond Popcorn series – pairing film with food experiences.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/drama/bristol-film-festival-big-night
Tuesday-Friday: True Brits, Hamilton House
Vinay Patel’s play captures the heartache caused by the actions of a handful of people.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/blue-brook-productions/true-brits-bristol
Wednesday: Business Showcase South West, Ashton Gate
The biannual B2B exhibition will feature more than 200 exhibition stand spaces.
www.businessshowcasesouthwest.com
Thursday: Comedians on the Run, various venues
Twenty local comedians play more than a dozen Bedminster venues in one night.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/bedminster/comedians-on-the-run-bristol-bedminster

Previous Comedians on the Run winner Louis Burgess
Friday: Carleen Anderson, St George’s
A journey through Anderson’s gospel roots and her personal journey from the Deep South to the UK.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/music/soul/carleen-anderson-cage-street-memorial/
Friday-June 10: James Reka, THAT Art Gallery
New Christmas Steps gallery hosts this solo show for the Australian artist based in Berlin.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/james-reka/james-reka-bristol

A mural painted by James Reka in Washington DC – photo courtesy of www.rekaone.com
Saturday: May 20: Rave on Avon, Stokes Croft
A day ’til dawn showcase of Bristol’s best music across multiple venues.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/music/drum-and-bass/rave-avon-2017/
Saturday & Sunday: Vegfest, Lloyds Amphitheatre
The 15th annual outing for Europe’s biggest vegan festival.
www.bristol.vegfest.co.uk
Sunday: May 21: Garden history tour, Goldney Hall
Explore the renowned grotto and follies at this rarely-open Bristol spot.
www.bristol.ac.uk/events/#May-2017
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