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10 things to do in Bristol this week, September 5-11

By Bristol24/7  Friday Sep 2, 2016


Tuesday-Thursday: Rich Hall’s Hoedown, Tobacco Factory Theatre
The deadpan American presents a mash-up of music, comedy and gratuitous coloration.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/comedy-01/musical-comedy/rich-hall-hoedown-bristol/?time=1473116400

Wednesday: Why Words Matter, Arnolfini
A discussion about the written language’s power to encourage people to drop smileys and pick up a pen.
www.arnolfini.org.uk/whatson/wedf-talk-why-words-matter

Wednesday: MOTHXR, Exchange
The Brooklyn four piece produce synth heavy, new wave style pop. Support is from Natives and Fairchild.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/pop/mothxr-natives-fairchild?time=1473202800

Thursday-Saturday: Bristol Burlesque Festival, Smoke & Mirrors and Jam Jar Collective
Expect badass booty shakers, super strippers, cabaret clowns, go-go goddesses, drag divas and more.
www.bristolburlesquefestival.co.uk

Fifi Von Tassel

Friday-Sunday: Affordable Art Fair, Brunel’s Old Station
Original contemporary work from 500 artists will be showcased with a gallerists guiding buyers.  
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/art-01/art-fair/the-affordable-art-fair-bristol

Friday-Sunday: Factoberfest, Tobacco Factory
Sample 60 craft beers and wash them down with street food and live music.
www.tobaccofactory.com/section.php/45/1/_events/5cba79285a4130ffc249f37adfb29ee1

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Saturday: Tour of Britain
Bristol hosts a full day of racing, with a time trial in the morning and seven-lap circuit in the afternoon.
www.tourofbritain.co.uk/stages/stage7/index.php

Saturday: Parallel Dimensions presents Mr Whompy, Lakota car park
Party like it’s ’99 with Mr Whompy, with tunes served from a converted ice cream van from 2pm to 9pm.
www.facebook.com/mrwhompy/

Saturday & Sunday: Doors Open Day, various venues
Discover the city’s usually hidden treasures, with free guided tours and activities.
www.bristoldoorsopenday.org.uk

Doors Open Day at Redcliffe Caves – photo by Jon Craig

Sunday: Sunday Project, Hart’s Bakery
A continental-style market in and around the bakery featuring food, drink, art, fashion and more.
@sundayprojectbr

 

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