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10 things to do in Bristol, October 13-19
Monday: Ella Eyre, Academy
Having worked with Bastille, Rudimental and Naughty Boy, Ella Eyre – and her unruly mane of hair – heads out on a solo UK tour.
www.o2academybristol.co.uk/event/68383/ella-eyre-tickets
Tuesday: Sunshine Underground, Fleece
Touring a self-titled album which has seen the band leave their dance-punk origins and embracing contemporary club-pop.
www.thefleece.co.uk/event/sunshine-underground-special-guests/
Wednesday: Dobet Gnahore, The Lantern
The Grammy Award-winning Ivory Coast artist sings in seven languages and perform a wide variety of musical styles from across Africa.
www.colstonhall.org/shows/dobet-gnahore/
Wednesday & Thursday: L’apres-midi d’un Foehn, Old Vic studio
“A spectacle of beauty that will stay with you for years to come” is how The List describe Non Nova’s show featuring dancing plastic bags.
www.bristololdvic.org.uk/lapres-midi.html
Thursday: The Mighty Food Fight, Small Bar
Before Hannah and Isabel introduce Bristol to René, their Citroen HY van, they introduce their all-vegan street food at this launch party.
www.themightyfoodfight.com
Friday: New Kids on the Frock, Mauretania
The launch of a new talent and new material night from Bristol all-woman comedy night What the Frock, hosted by Cerys Nelmes.
www.whatthefrockcomedy.co.uk/events/october-17-2014/
Friday & Saturday, Tale of Two Trades, St Thomas the Martyr
A coming together of Tom Green (The Flavour Smith) and Richard Tring (Red Light) to create an evening of cocktails matched to food.
www.theflavoursmith.co.uk
Friday & Saturday: Dawn French, Hippodrome
Based on her life and career, 30 Million Minutes is the first ever solo tour by the award-winning actor and best-selling novelist.
www.atgtickets.com/shows/dawn-french-30-million-minutes/bristol-hippodrome/
Friday-Sunday: Politics Festival
With speakers including Shami Chakrabarti and Owen Jones, and the keynote event a debate about the achievements of the coalition.
www.ideasfestival.co.uk
Sunday: Apple Day, St Werburgh’s City Farm
Celebrate the humble apple at Boiling Wells with pressing, live music, singing, dancing, workshops, games, and hot food and drink.
www.swcityfarm.co.uk
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