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Things to do in Bristol today, Thursday, December 8, 2016
KATE TEMPEST: Poet, rapper and writer Kate Tempest performs her dark, heartfelt songs. O2 Academy, 7pm.
AFTER HOURS: FEAST: Your chance to have a go on over 200 exhibits without the kids around, with activities to delight your taste buds. At-Bristol, 6.30pm.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS DINNER: A taste of Victorian Christmas in the ss Great Britain first class dining saloon. ss Great Britain, 7.30pm.
BRISTOL PALESTINE FILM FESTIVAL: Fascinating and inspiring films about what life is really like in Palestine. Various venues.
HAIRCUTS THROUGH THE NIGHT: Epicly Taper’d – hidden away at the foot of Park Street – will be open through the night from 6pm, with all money raised donated to Shelter.
BRISTOL THROUGH MAPS: Jeff Bishop explores the earliest maps in the UK to future maps of Bristol. The Architecture Centre, 6pm.
PANTHER + DISCUSSION: Marking the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Black Panther Party. The Old Malt House, 7pm.
KRISTMAS WITH THE KRINGLES: Improvised festive comedy from the Closer Each Day Company. The Wardrobe Theatre, 9.30pm.
BRISTOL BAZAAR: CHRISTMAS POP-UP SHOP: Featuring over 40 of Bristol’s best artists, designers and makers with their newest designs and ideas. The Island, 10am-8pm.
INNES SIBUN: Hailed as one of the most electric blues guitarists in the UK. Steam, 9pm.
THE ROYAL BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER: The return of Peter Wright’s production of the festive Tchaikovsky ballet, based on ETA Hoffmann’s fairytale. Various venues.