139 things to do in Bristol in July 2017

ART

To July 8: Topography by Four, Bristol Guild Gallery
Four photographers, three shows, one venue.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/exhibition/topography-by-four-guild-bristol-luis-bustamante/

To July 15: Tales of Ordinary Madness, THAT Art Gallery
Artworks by David Shillinglaw, who describes art as “a language for things I cannot talk about”.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/exhibition/tales-of-ordinary-madness-david-shillinglaw-bristol/

To July 21: Tom Miller: Paracosm, It’s All 2 Much
Mixed-media paintings, plus sculpture and light work by the local artist.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/exhibition/tom-miller-paracosm-bristol/

To July 23: George Morgan/Stephen Lovatt, Tobacco Factory café/bar
Joint exhibition featuring works by George Morgan and Stephen Lovatt.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/exhibition/george-morgan-stephen-lovatt-bristol/

To July 31: John Kane: Contemporary Romanticism, HOURS
The Bristol artist’s paintings, prints and charcoals.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/exhibition/contemporary-romanticism-bristol/

July 4-31: Rebirth, The Station
Solo exhibition by Bristol artist Rebecca J Lesley, who works in costume for film.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/exhibition/rebirth-rebecca-j-lesley-bristol-creative-youth-network/

July 6-17: ChronoGoGo, Centrespace
Artist and filmmaker Hank Rossi displays a retrospective of artwork, photography and film props.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/exhibition/chrono-gogo/

July 8-Sept 17: Maeve Brennan: The Drift, Spike Island
Major new film commission by the London- and Beirut-based artist. www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/exhibition/maeve-brennan-the-drift-spike-island-lebanon-bristol/

July 22-26: Spike Print Studio Learning Programme: End of Year Show
Works produced by learners at the largest open-access print studio in the South West.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/exhibition/spike-print-studio-learning-programme-end-year-show/

July 29-31: Upfest 2017, venues and locations across BS3
Europe’s largest free street art and graffiti festival turns parts of BS3 into a massive canvas.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/festival/upfest-2017-bristol/

 

BOOKS

July 1: Naomi Klein, At-Bristol
The celebrated journalist introduces her latest book which explores recent volatile political events.
www.ideasfestival.co.uk/events/naomi-klein

July 11: David Sedaris, Waterstones
Hugely popular essayist reads from the long-awaited first volume of his diaries.
www.waterstones.com/events/david-sedaris-reading-from-his-diaries/bristol-galleries

July 12: Wild Things, Stanfords
Stanfords celebrate their 20th anniversary with local authors published by Wild Things.
www.stanfords.co.uk/event-20th-anniversary-celebration-with-local-wild-things-authors

July 13: Emylia Hall, Foyles
Launch of the award-winning Bristol writer’s fourth novel.
www.foyles.co.uk/Emylia

July 15: The Shakespeare Heptet, The Room Above
Shakespeare’s sonnets set to music – part of Bristol Shakespeare Festival.
www.bristolshakespearefestival.org.uk/events/sh-17

July 19: Let Me Tell You a Story, Jack, The Crofter’s Rights
Open mic on the theme of obsessions and expertise.
www.letmetellyouastoryjack.wordpress.com

July 20: Raise the Bar, The Crofter’s Rights
Joelle Taylor launches her new poetry collection with top support from Sabrina Mahfouz and Craft-D.
www.facebook.com/pg/RTBSpokenWord

July 27: Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, Spike Island
Author of prize-winning debut novel discusses her work.
www.spikeisland.org.uk/events/talks/novel-writers-rowan-hisayo-buchanan

July 31: Blahblahblah, Wardrobe Theatre
Brilliant poet and performer, Vanessa Kisuule, explores the word ‘Sexy’ through comedy, spoken word and dance.
www.thewardrobetheatre.com/livetheatre/blahblahblah-vanessa-kisuule-sexy

 

CLUBS

July 1: Lakota Carnival Day Party, Lakota
All profits from this daytime event will go towards bringing back the Carnival next year.
www.lakota.co.uk/events-tickets/464-lakota-carnival-day-party-in-association-with-st-pauls-carnival-cic

July 7: Fleetmac Wood Presents Rumours Rave, Thekla
Go your own way with a night dedicated to Fleetwood Mac’s iconic album, Rumours.
www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?968115

July 8: Sprung Annual UK Funky Day Party 2017, Blue Mountain
Celebrate all things UK Funky with a packed all-star lineup at this daytime event.
www.facebook.com/events/1096661353813482

July 16: Punjabtronix, Arnolfini
Technology meets tradition as live electronica combines with the traditional sounds of Punjab.
www.arnolfini.org.uk/whatson/punjabtronix

July 22: Shall Not Fade – Day & Night Party
Aussie house ace Mall Grab heads a rammed lineup at Motion’s new Yard.
www.motionbristol.com/ticket/?ID=346491

July 28: Different Circles x PTS, Crofters Rights
MUMDANCE plays b2b Logos plus Metalheadz’ DJ Storrm appears.
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/crofters-rights/fri-28-jul-different-circles-x-pts-39446

July 28: Britney Spears Party, The Lanes
America’s sweetheart has a whole night dedicated to her. 90s fancy dress preferred.
www.facebook.com/events/1983525498542918

July 29: Summer Cuts: Don’t Tell Your Mother, Arnolfini
The LGBT+ night premieres the first of the Summer Cuts takeovers at Arnolfini. Expect glitter.
www.arnolfini.org.uk/whatson/summercuts-donttellyourmother

29 July: Dirtytalk w/ Idjut Boys, Bristol Wood Recycling Project
An outdoor adventure for the Dirtytalk lot featuring an even bigger soundsystem.
www.facebook.com/events/481309578886210

July 29: Club Afro Tropicana All-Dayer, No. 51 Stokes Croft
A full day of tropical wonderment at No.51. Crack out your pina coladas.
www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?972620

 

COMEDY

July 3: Ivo Graham/Fin Taylor, Wardrobe Theatre
Next instalment in a string of impressive double-headers, with circuit comics trying their Edinburgh sets.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/tony-law/edinburgh-previews-bristol/

July 3: Glenn Moore/Thunderbards, Smoke and Mirrors
A rising comic and an acclaimed sketch comedy duo.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/a-bunch-of-japes-smoke-and-mirrors-bristol/

July 8: Adam Hess/Mat Ewins, Wardrobe Theatre
Edinburgh previews from the star of Drunk History Adam Hess and madcap, formerly Bristol-based Mat Ewins.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/tony-law/edinburgh-previews-bristol/

July 12: Fin Taylor / Gein’s Family Giftshop, Grain Barge
Fin Taylor presents his new 2017 show Lefty Tighty Righty Loosey. www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/bubble-comedy-fin-taylor-geins-family-giftshop-bristol/

July 15: Rhys James & Jordan Brookes, Wardrobe Theatre
Testing out their Edinburgh sets are pin-sharp comic poet Rhys James and character comic Jordan Brookes.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/tony-law/edinburgh-previews-bristol/

July 17: Stephanie Laing/Bisha K Ali, Smoke and Mirrors
Tonight’s Japesters are Stephanie Laing and writer/comic Bisha K. Ali.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/a-bunch-of-japes-smoke-and-mirrors-bristol/

July 20: Athletico Mince, The Lantern
Bob Mortimer and Andy Dawson bring their hit comedy podcast to the stage.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/athletico-mince-bristol/

July 20-21: It’s Better to Lie than to Tell the Truth and End up Alone in a Ditch Crying, Wardrobe Theatre
Bristol performer and former rock star Ellen Waddell tackles the necessity of lying in life, love and friendship.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/one-woman-show/better-lie-end-alone-ditch-crying/

July 22: Angela Barnes & Lloyd Langford, Wardrobe Theatre
Fast-rising and hugely likeable Angela Barnes and engagingly laid-back Lloyd Langford.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/tony-law/edinburgh-previews-bristol/

July 24: Carl Donnelly/Chris Martin, Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken
A Double Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee on spiritual awakenings, plus one of the UK’s best young observationalists.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/double-deckers-carl-donnelly-chris-martin-bristol/

July 25: Glenn Wool/Jimmy McGhie, Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken
A choice pairing of brilliantly sardonic Glenn Wool, and sharp, engaging Jimmy McGhie.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/glenn-wool/double-deckers-glenn-wool-jimmy-mcghie-bristol/

July 25: Jordan Brookes/The Death Hilarious, Smoke and Mirrors
Perhaps the pick of this month’s Japes lineups.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/a-bunch-of-japes-smoke-and-mirrors-bristol/

July 26: Nish Kumar & Tez Ilyas, Wardrobe Theatre
Quite possibly the most cerebral and political of this month’s Edinburgh Previews lineups at the Wardrobe.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/tony-law/edinburgh-previews-bristol/

July 27: Brendon Burns & Craig Quartermaine/Tom Ward, Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken
Race Off, a double-header from Australian comics Brendon Burns and Craig Quartermaine.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/double-deckers-brendon-burns-craig-quartermaine-tom-ward-bristol/

July 28: Dane Baptiste/Ellie Taylor, Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken
Dane Baptiste unveils his new show, and Ellie Taylor presents an unmissable new hour of stand-up.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/double-deckers-dane-baptiste-ellie-taylor-bristol/

July 28-29: Richard Carpenter’s Close To You, Wardrobe Theatre
New comedy musical show from one half of comedy duo Frisky & Mannish.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/comedy/richard-carpenters-close/

 

EVENTS

July 1: St Pauls Afrikan Caribbean Carnival presents Grassroots Part 3, Malcom X Centre
Carnival might not be on, but this could be the next best thing.
www.facebook.com/stpaulscarnival

July 1: Folk House Summer Market, Park Street
The annual summer market is back, with vintage and bric-a-brac, crafters and makers.
www.bristolfolkhouse.co.uk

July 1: Grand Pier Hoedown, Weston-super-Mare
The all American hoedown event is back due to popular demand.
www.grandpier.co.uk/whats-on/event/grand-pier-hoedown

From July 3: With Love From, SPACE
A postcard art exhibition created by learners from four of Bristol’s special schools.
www.theislandbristol.com/event/with-love-from

From July 7: Jurassic Shark! Bristol Aquarium
The event celebrates these masters of evolution and allows visitors to learn more about these amazing survivors.
www.bristolaquarium.co.uk/jurassic-shark

July 8: UoB Photomarathon, Beacon House
The University of Bristol have brought back their photography competition for another year.
www.bristol.ac.uk/staff/social/events/2017/photomarathon.html

July 26: An evening with Chris Collins and Incredible Edible, The Station Kitchen
Chris and IE‘s Sara Venn discuss their horticultural journeys.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-with-chris-collins-and-incredible-edible-bristol-tickets-35627826789

July 27: Fantastical Creatures, St John on the Wall
Free family arts, crafts and activities in Bristol’s secret crypt.
www.visitchurches.org.uk/what-s-on/fantastical-creatures-family-event-bristol.html

July 31: Coexist Presents: Kids at Hamilton House
A fun, creative morning of workshops, run by artists, to entertain your kids this summer.
www.hamiltonhouse.org/event/coexist-presents-kids-at-hamilton-house/2017-07-31

 

FESTIVALS

July 1-2: Grillstock, Bristol Harbour
The UK’s biggest BBQ fest where teams battle it out to become meat grilling champs.
www.grillstock.co.uk

July 6-9: NASS Festival, Bath and West Showground
A high-octane action sports and live music festival inspired by the individuality of alternative youth culture.
www.nassfestival.com

July 7-8: Bristol Psych Fest, Crofters Rights & Trinity
A sumptuous banquet of mind-expanding audio, featuring psych and noise acts from the UK and beyond.
www.bristolpsychfest.com

July 7-9: Nailsea & Backwell Beer & Cider Festival, Nailsea & Backwell RFC
A range of 100+ beers and ciders plus live music, craft activities, games and bouncy castles.
www.applefest.co.uk

July 7-9: Clifton Fest, Clifton Village
A mini festival of live music in some of the best local joints.
www.discoverclifton.co.uk/events/clifton-fest-2017

July 8: Bristol Pride Day, Lloyds Amphitheatre & Millennium Square
Food, drink, fun and frolics, headlined by Busted.
www.pridebristol.co.uk/day

July 9: Celebrating Sanctuary, Queen Square
A free festival celebrating the contribution that refugees and asylum seekers make to British culture.
www.facebook.com/events/BRFsanctuary

July 15: Coexistence Festival, Hamilton House
A festival of good vibes, great music and positive manifestations for the next chapter of Hamilton House.
www.hamiltonhouse.org/event/coexistence-festival

July 21-23: Bristol Harbour Festival
A quarter of a million people will hit the harbourside over the course of the weekend.
www.bristolharbourfestival.co.uk

 

FILM

July 2: BAFTA Debuts: Hunger, Watershed
This screening kicks off the BAFTA debuts season.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/drama/bafta-debuts-hunger

July 3: The Somme 1916: From Both Sides of the Wire + Intro, Cube
This excellent, scrupulously researched series was produced by the BBC as part of their commemorations.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/documentary/the-somme-1916-from-both-sides-of-the-wire-intro/

July 5: La Boheme: Live from Taormina, various cinemas
This production of Puccini’s romantic opera is broadcast live by satellite from Italy.
www.bristol247.com/ whats-on/film/event-cinema/la- boheme-live-from-taormina

July 6: Dispossession: The Great Social Housing Swindle + Q&A, Watershed
This dense, fact-packed and informative documentary takes aim at the UK’s social housing crisis.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/documentary/dispossession-the-great-social-housing-swindle-qa

July 6: Glyndebourne: Hamlet, various cinemas
British tenor and Glyndebourne favourite Allan Clayton plays Hamlet.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/event-cinema/glyndebourne-hamlet

July 7: Bristol Film Festival: Casablanca, Averys
A digitally restored print of this classic romantic wartime thriller.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/drama/bristol-film-festival-casablanca

To July 9: Queer Vision, Watershed
Bristol Pride’s film festival kicks off July with Itty Bitty Titty Committee.
www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/8185/itty-bitty-titty-committee

July 9 & 18: Sofia Coppola’s La Traviata, various cinemas
Recorded live in HD back in 2016 at Rome’s Teatro dell’ Opera.
www.bristol247.com/ whats-on/film/event-cinema/ sofia-coppolas-la-traviata

July 12: Donmar Presents Julius Caesar, Everyman
A revolutionary all-female production of Shakespeare’s great political tragedy.
www.bristol247.com/ whats-on/film/event-cinema/ donmar-presents-julius-caesar/

July 14-16: Dinema, Bristol Memorial Stadium
Four outdoor screenings, starting with animated family film Sing.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/animation/sing-3d

July 14 & 15: Celluloid Sail: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The Kaskelot
This screening is the centrepiece of the two-day Celluloid Sail event aboard the tall ship Kaskelot.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/comedy/celluloid-sail-the-life- aquatic-with-steve-zissou

July 20: National Theatre Live: Angels in America Part 1 – Millennium Approaches, various cinemas
First bit of this new staging of Tony Kushner’s epic, multi-award winning, two-part eight hour play.
www.bristol247.com/ whats-on/film/event-cinema/ national-theatre-live-angels- in-america-part-one- millennium-approaches

July 22, 23 & 30: Andre Rieu’s 2017 Maastricht Concert, various cinemas
The self-styled ‘king of the waltz’ returns with for his live summer concert.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/event-cinema/andre-rieus-2017-maastricht-concert

July 27: National Theatre Live: Angels in American Part 2 – Perestroika, various cinemas
Second part of Tony Kushner’s epic, multi-award winning, two-part eight hour play.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/event-cinema/national-theatre-live-angels-in-america-part-two-perestroika

July 27: Bristol Film Festival: the Graduate, Averys
“Mrs Robinson, you’re trying to seduce me!”
www.bristol247.com/ whats-on/film/drama/bristol- film-festival-the-graduate

July 27: Bristol Bad Film Club: Zone Troopers, Wardrobe theatre
This 1985 aliens vs Nazis smackdown isn’t quite as tooth-grindingly awful as you might expect.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/science-fiction/bristol-bad-film-club-zone-troopers

July 27-30: Cinema Rediscovered film festival, various venues
A celebration of the best in old films, revamped for your viewing pleasure.
www.bristol247.com/culture/film/full-cinema-rediscovered-programme-revealed/

July 29: Bristol Bad Film Club: Arniegeddon, Winston Theatre
A triple-bill of Arnold Schwarzenegger flicks to celebrate the Austrian Oak’s 70th birthday.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/action/arniegeddon

 

FOOD & DRINK

July 1: Prosecco bus
A day of bottomless Scavi & Ray prosecco on board the ‘bubble decker’ as it tours around Bristol.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/bristol-prosecco-bus-2/

July 1 & 2: Grillstock, Lloyds Amphitheatre
Meat, music and mayhem at the annual barbecuing festival.
www.grillstock.co.uk/festival/

July 2: Ash Saman pop-up, Yurt Lush
An evening of imaginative dishes from a chef whose extensive CV includes Casamia and the Glassboat.
saman.ash@yahoo.com

July 2: Sunday roast and comedy night, The Kensington Arms
Enjoy a roast and comedy for £15 at the Redland pub, with Steffan Alun headlining.
www.thekensingtonarms.co.uk

July 3: Gin celebration, Watershed
A free tasting event to mark the start of a summer of drinking gin at the Watershed.
www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/8247/gin-celebration

July 6: Nutmeg Nights, Nutmeg
A four-course tasting menu accompanied by four matching wines selected by Corks of Cotham.
www.nutmegbristol.com

July 7: Pinkmans charity banquet, Hamilton House
A 10-course banquet in aid of Help Refugees featuring a Middle Eastern mezze sharing menu.
www.pinkmans.co.uk

July 7: Rumageddon, Pata Negra
Caribbean-inspired food accompanies a selection of Doorly’s rum from Barbados.
www.patanegrabristol.com/news/rumageddon-5-a-good-day-to-rum-hard/

July 8: Distillers table – fauna, Psychopomp
An imaginative and totally unique cocktail menu will be created at this second monthly event.
www.microdistillery.co.uk

July 8: Wild gin workshop
Make your own gin with the help of foraging and spirits expert Andy Hamilton.
www.theotherandyhamilton.com/andy-hamilton/wild-booze-wild-cocktails-gin-safari-and-talks/

July 8: Summer Brewhouse Session #2, Lost & Grounded
Verdant Brewing Co from x come to the party this month, with food provided by Buckland Burgers.
www.facebook.com/events/438479776507779/

July 9: Bristol Pudding Society, Bristol Spirit
Enjoy four individual puddings, each with a suggested cocktail pairing from the team at Bristol Spirit.
www.getawriggleon.com/o/bristol-bristol-pudding-club-bristol-pudding-club

July 13: Casa Rojo wine tasting, Clifton Sausage
A wine tasting dinner, featuring five wines from the Spanish vineyard.
www.cliftonsausage.co.uk/bristol/event/casa-rojo-wine-tasting-dinner-13th-july-2017/

July 14-16: Dinema, Memorial Stadium
Three days of outdoor cinema screenings accompanied by street food vendors and bars.
www.facebook.com/dinemabristol/

July 15: Craft beer festival, Averys
The first ever beer festival at Averys features seven breweries from Bristol and further afield.
www.averys.com

July 25: Richard Bainbridge Special Tasting Event, Pony & Trap
The chef-patron of Benedicts will join Josh Eggleton on the pass cooking a six-course tasting menu.
www.theponyandtrap.co.uk/news/richard-bainbridge-tasting-event-25th-july

July 26: Gin and vodka tasting, Espensen Spirit
An evening tasting our naturally infused spirits paired with canapes.
www.espensenspirit.com/products/gin-vodka-tasting-food-pairing

July 27: Gin Club, Milk Thistle
A tutored tasting from the team at Cheltenham’s Sibling Gin.
www.milkthistlebristol.com/gin-club-with-sibling-gin-club/

July 27: The Graduate, Averys
Enjoy sparkling wine on arrival, followed by the film and then a three course Californian-inspired meal.
www.bristolfilmfestival.com/event/the-graduate/

 

MUSIC

July 2: Darlingside, The Lantern
Folk-pop with a soft centre all the way from Massachusetts.
www.colstonhall.org/ shows/darlingside

July 3: Three Cane Whale, The Wardrobe Theatre
Mesmerising acoustic folk based in Bristol that feels both cinematic and starkly human.
www.thewardrobetheatre.com/livetheatre/three-cane-whale

July 4: Steve Winwood, Colston Hall, July 4
The former Traffic frontman has emerged from the splendour of his Cotswolds manor house for this tour.
www.colstonhall.org/shows/steve-winwood

July 4: Gogol Bordello, O2 Academy
Ridiculous gypsy folk-rock that you have to see to believe.
www.academymusicgroup.com/o2academybristol/events/ 958662/gogol-bordello-tickets

July 7: Lemuria, Exchange
Pop-punk New Yorkers play their remarkable 10-year-old record Get Better in full.
www.exchangebristol.com/events/2017-07-07-lemuria-exchange

July 12: This Is The Kit, Rise
Paris-via-Bristol songwriter Kate Stables visits the Triangle for a live in-store.
www.facebook.com/events/Kit

July 13: Sunn O))), SWX
Drone, metal and minimal meet in a maelstrom of musical devilry.
www.swxbristol.gigantic.com/sunn-o-swx-2017-07-13-19-30

July 15: All Day Breakfast, The White Rabbit
Eleven excellent bands from Bristol and beyond appear at this all-day event.
www.facebook.com/events/whiterabbit

July 21: Saul Williams, The Fleece
The poet and performer comes to Bristol to promote his groundbreaking new LP.
www.thefleece.co.uk/events/saul-williams

July 21: The Outlook Orchestra + Roots Manuva
In celebration of Colston Hall’s 150th birthday, these legends touch down at the Harbourside.
www.colstonhall.org/shows/outlook-orchestra-roots-manuva

July 22: Artefact / Breakfast Muff / Neurotic Fiction, Roll for the Soul
Yearning goths from Cardiff, chaotic post-punk from Glasgow, and South West power pop.
www.rollforthesoul.org

July 26: Wayward Sons, Louisiana
Toby Jepson has finally put his own full hard rock band together and grown a nice new beard to celebrate.
www.bristolticketshop.co.uk/waywardsons

 

SPORT

July 1: Pretty Muddy 5K, The Downs
Race for Life’s muddy obstacle course, get down and dirty to raise funds for beating cancer.
www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/the-downs-pretty-muddy

July 6, 13, 20, 27: Free kids’ capoeira classes, Redfield
Summer holiday fun trying the South American sport of Capoeira.
www.capoeira-bristol.com

July 1-2: Bristol’s Nightrider
Raise money for charity by exploring the UKs first cycling city on two wheels.
www.nightrider.org.uk/bristol

July 2: Race for Life 5K and 10K, The Downs
Walk, jog or run your way to help raise valuable funds for cancer research.
www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/the-downs-5k

July 10: Bristol Refugee Festival Bike Ride, Easton Community Centre
Ashley Community Housing are running this Bristol to Bath ride as part of Bristol Refugee Festival.
https://www.facebook.com/events/BRFbike

July 14: Bristol School of Yoga launch party, Backfields Lane
Launch of a new yoga school, bringing everyone’s favourite low-impact sport to the masses.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bristol-school-of-yoga-launch-party-tickets-35144018706

July 29: NSPCC Messathon, Blaise Castle
Ready, steady, messy! A 2.5km messy obstacle course challenge for parents and children.
www.nspcc.org.uk/what-you-can-do/events/messathon

July 30: Yoga aboard the ‘Nurturship’, Kaskelot
Morning yoga aboard the tall ship Kaskelot.
www.thenurturistsco.com/product/yoga-aboard-the-nurturship/

 

THEATRE

July 3-10: Dirty Dancing, Hippodrome
This worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/musical/dirty-dancing-bristol/

July 4: Bristol Pride Theatre Night, Wardrobe Theatre
Local improv heroes Degrees of Error perform a very special edition of their hit show Murder, She Didn’t Write.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/improvised-comedy/bristol-pride-theatre-night-murder-didnt-write/

July 4-8: Shakespeare’s Worst, Stackpool Playhouse
A highlight of this year’s Bristol Shakespeare Festival.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/shakespeare/bristol-shakespeare-festival-shakespeares-worst/

July 4-8: Translunar Paradise, Tobacco Factory Theatres
Multi-award-winning, Bristol-based company Theatre Ad Infinitum’s powerful play about life, death and enduring love.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/masked-theatre/translunar-paradise-theatre-ad-infinitum-bristol/

July 4-15: Tristan & Yseult, Bristol Old Vic
The brilliant and inimitable Kneehigh revisit the production of the ancient Cornish.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/kneehigh/tristan-yseult-bristol-kneehigh/

July 6-7: Impromptu Shakespeare, Wardrobe Theatre
Impromptu Shakespeare create an entirely new improvised play, inspired by audience suggestions.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/bristol-shakespeare-festival/bristol-shakespeare-festival-impromptu-shakespeare/

July 10: Closer Each Day: Back to Skool Special, 1532 Performing Arts Centre
Edinburgh Fringe fundraiser for the unplanned, unscripted and unconventional cult comedy show.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/improvised/closer-day-back-skool-special/

July 10-11: The North! The North!, Wardrobe Theatre
Christopher Harrison’s dark contemporary myth, featuring physical storytelling and animation.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/social-and-political-theatre/the-north-the-north-bristol/

July 11-13 & 18-20: Ferment Fortnight, Arnolfini / Bristol Old Vic
Latest instalment of Bristol Old Vic’s biannual showcase of exciting new works in progress.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/new-writing/ferment-fortnight/

July 11-15: Why the Whales Came, Tobacco Factory Theatres
This adaptation of the tale by Michael Morpurgo is full of fun, mystery and adventure.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/storytelling/why-the-whales-came-michael-morpurgo-bristol/

July 12-13: The Taming of the Shrew, Brandon Hill Bowling Green
Stalwart outdoor theatre company Heartbreak Productions grace Bristol Shakespeare Festival once again.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/bristol-shakespeare-festival/bristol-shakespeare-festival-taming-shrew/

July 12-13: Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom, Hippodrome
Stage version of the hit CBeebies show that always has enough humour for adults to enjoy.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/childrens-theatre/ben-holly-little-kingdom-bristol/

July 19-22: Lego Beach, 1532 Performing Arts Centre
INKBLOC ensemble (Made in Bristol’s seventh generation of theatre makers) present their debut show.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/devised-theatre/lego-beach-made-in-bristol/

July 19-23: Romeo and Juliet, Arnos Vale Cemetery
Back by popular demand, Butterfly Theatre Company return to Bristol Shakespeare Festival.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/bristol-shakespeare-festival/bristol-shakespeare-festival-romeo-juliet/

July 20-28: Goldilock, Stock & Three Smoking Bears, Tobacco Factory Theatres
Return of the original alternative comedy, created and devised by The Wardrobe Theatre.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/comedy/goldilock-stock-three-smoking-bears-wardrobe-theatre-bristol/

July 23-25: Emerald Boy, Wardrobe Theatre
A new dark comedy presented by UWE Drama Society. Three friends, a police officer and an alien walk into a bar.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/comedy/emerald-boy-uwe-drama-society-bristol/

July 26: Let Me Look at You, Wardrobe Theatre
In the year celebrating half a century since the Sexual Offences Act, this is a new show for a new generation.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/social-and-political-theatre/let-me-look-at-you-starving-artists-bristol/

July 27-29: Jungle Book, Bristol Old Vic
Spectacular street-dance and breathtaking circus from Metta Theatre.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/family-theatre/jungle-book/

July 28: The Comedy of Errors, Brandon Hill Bowling Green
Outdoor theatre favourites The Lord Chamberlain’s Men stage Shakespeare’s most fantastical comedy.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/bristol-shakespeare-festival/bristol-shakespeare-festival-comedy-errors/

 

Top image: Bristol Harbour Festival in action