21 things to do this week in Bristol, May 6-12 2019

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

Comedy / Comedy for parents and babies

Aftermirth

Daytime adult comedy club that you can bring the baby along to

: Monday, Mar 18 2019 - Monday, Jun 17 2019

Art / Racism

Why Are We Not Here?

Exploring institutional racism and marginalised representation in arts institutions

: Friday, May 3 2019 - Sunday, May 12 2019

Books & Spoken Word / Bristol

Bristol in Books

Three mile walk taking in city's literary heritage

Bristol Central Library: Tuesday, May 7 2019 6pm

Theatre / Dennis Kelly

Matilda the Musical

RSC / Tim Minchin musical of Roald Dahl's beloved tale

: Tuesday, May 7 2019 - Saturday, Jun 8 2019

Theatre / All-female cast

The Greatest of the Greatest

When two creative geniuses met - and failed to spark

: Tuesday, May 7 2019 - Saturday, May 11 2019

Theatre / Blackboard Theatre

Stardust

Journey into the dark heart of cocaine production

: Wednesday, May 8 2019 - Saturday, May 11 2019

Circus / Circomedia

Circomedia Youth Circus Showcases 2019

Circomedia's nine Youth Circus classes come together to perform

: Tuesday, May 7 2019 - Saturday, May 11 2019

Theatre / 1970s

After Today

Bill Grundy reflects on *that* Sex Pistols interview

: Tuesday, May 7 2019 - Saturday, May 11 2019

Music / Mayfest

MAYK presents Nuala Honan and special guests

A Thursday night like no other

Trinity: Thursday, May 9 2019 8pm

Food & Drink / Beer

An evening with Brasserie d’Achouffe

An evening of high-quality beer and food

The Strawberry Thief: Thursday, May 9 2019 6pm

Music / Soul

Oh my God! It’s The Church

All singing, all dancing, party church service

Thekla: Thursday, May 9 2019 7pm

Food & Drink / Beer

St Nick’s Night Market – May 2019

Running from 5pm-10pm.

St Nick’s Market: Friday, May 10 2019 5pm

Music / House

Lock Yard x More Than

Party rhythms to kickstart summer

Motion: Friday, May 10 2019 5pm

Theatre / Death

The Birth of Death

Beautiful, hilarious and poignant look at the final curtain

Cube Microplex: Friday, May 10 2019 7:30pm

Food & Drink / food

Kensington Arms foraging workshop

Explore natural spots and taste different features of wildlife

: Saturday, May 11 2019 9:30am & Saturday, Aug 3 2019 9:30am

Books & Spoken Word / Travel

Robin Tetlow: Beyond Bristol

Great walks in the west country

Max Minerva’s Marvellous Books and more: Saturday, May 11 2019 10:30am

Comedy / Observational comedy

Stand Up for the Weekend: Joe Sutherland & co.

Caustic, catty and confident newcomer

The Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken Studio: Saturday, May 11 2019 8:30pm

Film / Art House

Solaris

Tarkovsky's 1972 science fiction epic

Food & Drink / cider

Pasetti & Boote present ‘A Tasting’

Taste around 50 wines from all over Europe as well as ciders and perry

The Forge: Sunday, May 12 2019 12pm

Art / Breast cancer

CoppaFeel! ExhiBOOBtion

Fundraiser for Bristol Uni breast cancer charity

Anson Rooms: Sunday, May 12 2019 1pm