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10 things to do this week, August 17-23

By Bristol24/7  Sunday Aug 16, 2015

Wednesday-Friday: Hoo Ha!, Colston Hall
Three days of shows, workshops and silly dancing in this first children’s festival.
www.colstonhall.org/shows/hoo-ha/

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Thursday: Syd Arthur, The Exchange
The Canterbury group demonstrate that psychedelic jazz is alive and well.
www.exchangebristol.com/whats-on/events/20-aug-15-syd-arthur-exchange/

Thursday-Sunday: Cyclescreen, Watershed
Bristol’s bicycle film festival returns with a packed programme of documentaries and talks.
www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/season/335/cyclescreen-bristol-bike-film-festival

Friday: Aladdin, The Khan Cavern
Movies’n’nosh specialists Cannoli & Gun’s latest event gets you a Middle Eastern buffet feast.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/animation/cannoli-gun-aladdin?time=1440111600

Friday: Cuisine+Colour, Watershed
An artistic experience with dishes of colour and diners encouraged to play with their food.
www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/6699/cuisinecolour/

Saturday: Fair in the Square, Queen Square
A day of entertainment to celebrate 20 years of the National Cycle Network, culminating in a Lullaby Ride.
www.sustrans.org.uk/events/fair-square-bristol

Saturday: Severn Seas Festival
A celebration of the sea shanty scene in Bristol and beyond. Music and boat rides.
www.facebook.com/severnseasfest

Saturday & Sunday: Bristol International Kite Festival, Downs
Prepare for a sky full of wind-powered wonders, including a wind orchestra.
www.kite-festival.org.uk

Sunday: Make Sunday Special, Stapleton Road
Easton’s first Make Sunday Special event will include music, workshops, stalls, food and drink, and more.
www.3ca.org.uk/activities/community

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