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10 things to do in Bristol this weekend – March 24-26, 2017

By Bristol24/7  Thursday Mar 23, 2017

Friday: The Schmoozenbergs

This trio unique sound mixes the vibes of 1930s Paris with gypsy jazz campfire jams.

www.bristol247.com/whats-on/music/jazz/the-schmoozenbergs

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Friday: A taste of Syria

Aid Box Community volunteers host this evening of Syrian food and live music at their new hub in Redland, accompanied by a screening of award winning documentary ‘This is Exile’.

www.bristol247.com/whats-on/food-drink/syria/a-taste-of-syria

Saturday: Bristol Gig Club annual regatta

Crews will row along the length of the harbour, from Prince Street bridge to the Underfall Yard, with races every 15 minutes.

www.bristolgigclub.co.uk

 

Saturday: Bristol Brewery Tours

Climb aboard Bristol Brewery Tours’ private ferry, HMS Hops, for an unique afternoon of craft beer tasting, before visiting Moor Brewery and Beer Emporium.

www.bristolbrewerytours.com

Saturday: Family Storytelling – King Knut

An afternoon of storytelling, puppetry and music at Bristol Cathedral, based on the life of King Knut who created England.

www.bristol-cathedral.co.uk/whats-on/family-storytelling-king-knut

Saturday: Candle-lit dinner at Spike Island Cafe

In honour of WWF Earth Hour, the lights are going off for a candle-lit dinner, also featuring guest speaker Natalie Fee and live acoustic music in a unique atmosphere.

www.billetto.co.uk/en/e/earth-hour-dinner-by-candlelight-tickets-177730

Saturday & Sunday: Wild Weekend of Nature, Avon Wildlife Trust

Special free events across the weekend include a birthday party serving fresh food harvested on site, and a special Mother’s Day funday full of family activities.

www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk

Sunday: Pata Negra bottomless Sunday brunch

Order as much food as you like from the special brunch menu between 11am-1pm, all whilst enjoying bottomless Spanish Cava.

www.patanegrabristol.com/news/pata-negras-bottomless-spanish-brunch

Sunday: Mother’s Day afternoon tea at Bishopston Supper Club 

Treat your mum with several courses of sweet and savoury treats, loose leaf Bristol Tea Company teas, freshly ground James’ coffee and a glass of bubbly on arrival.

www.bishopstonsupperclub.com/event/mothers-day-afternoon-tea

Sunday: Bristol University Symphonia

Find yourself transported to a world of dinosaurs and French horns as Symphonia presents John Williams’ Jurassic Park, Gliére’s Op. 91 Horn Concerto and Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances.

www.bristol247.com/whats-on/music/classical/bristol-university-symphonia

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