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10 things to do in Bristol this week, May 29-June 4 2017

By Martin Booth  Sunday May 28, 2017

Monday: Open Stage, Bristol Old Vic
Three free showcases will bring more than 300 Bristolians to perform on the Old Vic stage.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/bristol-old-vic/bristol-open-stage-2017/

Monday-Sunday: Treasure Island story walk
Swashbuckling half-term walkabout fun from Bristol’s brilliant Show of Strength.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/show-of-strength/treasure-island-story-walk-show-of-strength-bristol/

Tuesday: Carl Barât and the Jackals, Thekla
The former Libertines man posted an ad on Facebook to find his latest band.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/music/rock/carl-barat-jackals/

Wednesday-Friday: Said and Done, Wardrobe Theatre
Sugarscratch Theatre’s “darkly comic snapshot into the lives of two women who are far too close”.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/comedy/said-and-done-sugarscratch-theatre-bristol/

Thursday: What’s the Matter?, At-Bristol
A very silly show about a very intelligent subject.
www.at-bristol.org.uk/event/whats-matter?date=2017-05-29

EatDrink24/7 Launch Party is back on July 8 2026!
Exclusive collabs from Bristol’s favourite food vendors, available for one night only. Be first to grab your free copy of the EatDrink24/7 guide – plus every ticket comes with a free limited-edition beer can.

Friday: St Paul’s Carnival community meeting, St Paul’s Community Sports Academy
Anyone interested in contributing can help shape the vision for next year’s 50th anniversary event.
www.stpaulscarnival.net

Photo by Chris Bahn

Saturday: St Werburgh’s City Farm Summer Fair
Featuring live music, food and drink, and plenty of family-friendly activities and workshops.
www.swcityfarm.co.uk/explore/whats-on/farm-summer-fair-2017/

Photo by Patrick Raimondi-Taylor

Saturday & Sunday: Easton Arts Trail, various venues
Showcasing many different talents from painting and prints to jewellery and woodwork.
www.eastonartstrail.co.uk

Clowry John Hough will have a range of contemporary tribal paintings, fabric assemblages and more at The Desperate Men studios on Mivart Road

Sunday: 5×15, Tobacco Factory Theatre
Five speakers, talking for 15 minutes each on subjects including beauty, philosophy and travel.
www.bristol.5×15.com

Sunday: World Naked Bike Ride
Bare as much as you dare at the annual ride demanding safer, easier cycling in Bristol.
www.facebook.com/events/232749230523992/

 

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