21 things to do this week in Bristol, April 29-May 5 2019

Books & Spoken Word / Publishing

Publishing Masterclass

Encouraging under-represented audiences to pursue a career in publishing

Aardman Studios: Monday, Apr 29 2019 6pm

Art / Art and Science

A dozen, a gross and a score.

Paintings examining the relationships between science, art and life

: Friday, Apr 26 2019 - Wednesday, May 1 2019

Music / Indie

C Duncan

Scottish composer and multi-instrumentalist

Thekla: Monday, Apr 29 2019 7:30pm

Business / Better Bristol

Better Business presents: Building a sustainable business

A free workshop that will help your business to build the ‘business case’ for sustainability

The Foundation: Tuesday, Apr 30 2019 4:30pm

Film / Art House

The Third Murder

An intriguing murder-mystery from Hirokazu Kore-eda

Theatre / Alice Birch

We Want You To Watch

Bold show about wanting to eradicate porn forever

: Tuesday, Apr 30 2019 - Saturday, May 4 2019

Theatre / Brexit

Beyond the Brink

Brexit-themed satirical revue

: Tuesday, Apr 30 2019 - Saturday, May 4 2019

Theatre / Ferment

1972: The Future of Sex

Wardrobe Ensemble's brilliant slice of social history returns

: Tuesday, Apr 30 2019 - Saturday, May 11 2019

Theatre / Autobiographical

Keep on Walking Federico

Tale of a journey across borders - and into the soul

: Wednesday, May 1 2019 - Saturday, May 4 2019

Dance / Ballet

Birmingham Royal Ballet: Beauty and the Beast

BRB visit with David Bintley's gothic ballet

: Wednesday, May 1 2019 - Saturday, May 4 2019

Art / Painting

Zoë Power: Overlay

New paintings and prints by this striking local artist

: Thursday, May 2 2019 - Saturday, May 18 2019

Dance / Dance

Testing Ground

Circomedia's showcase of dancers and choreographers testing out new ideas

Circomedia: Thursday, May 2 2019 7:30pm

Theatre / Inua Ellams

Barber Shop Chronicles

Inua Ellams' new play begins in a Peckham barber shop and heads round the world

: Thursday, May 2 2019 - Saturday, May 18 2019

Music / Indie Rock

THEKLA 35: October Drift

Series celebrating 35 years of Thekla as a venue

Thekla: Friday, May 3 2019 7pm

Comedy / Stand-Up

Stand Up for Beer, Comedy and Curry

With Bristol comics Becky Brunning and Martin Pilgrim

Bristol Spirit Bar & Kitchen: Friday, May 3 2019 8pm

Art / Open studios

Spike Island Open Studios 2019

Spike Island's big and brilliant annual open studios event

: Friday, May 3 2019 - Monday, May 6 2019

Music / Drum and Bass

THEKLA 35: Laid Blak + Dr Meaker

Two Bristol legends come together to celebrate 35 years of Thekla

Thekla: Saturday, May 4 2019 7pm

Music / Techno

Open Air Club: Joseph Capriati

Motion welcomes a new era of open air clubbing in Bristol

Motion: Saturday, May 4 2019 1pm

Film / Science Fiction

2001: A Space Odyssey

Stanley Kubrick's science fiction classic is back on the big screen where it belongs

Music / Dance

Resonance Orchestra

Orchestral clubbing experience

Marble Factory: Sunday, May 5 2019 6pm

Comedy / Alex Horne

The Horne Section

More comedy, songs, dancing and general silliness

Bristol Old Vic: Sunday, May 5 2019 7:30pm