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10 things to do this week, Dec 7-13

By Bristol24/7  Sunday Dec 6, 2015

Monday-December 20: The Melody Makers, Wardrobe Theatre
Puppetry and live music tell the tale of a girl’s wintry quest.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/theatre-01/family/the-melody-makers-wardrobe-theatre-bristol?time=1449446400

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.

Tuesday: NT Live: Jane Eyre, various cinemas
Bristol Old Vic’s production of Charlotte Bronte’s classic is broadcast live from the National Theatre.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/event-cinema/nt-live-jane-eyre?time=1449532800

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Tuesday: The future of energy, At-Bristol
Government chief scientific adviser Sir Mark Walport talks about options for powering the UK.
www.at-bristol.org.uk/event/future-energy-sir-mark-walport-government-chief-scientific-adviser?date=2015-12-07

Thursday: Bristol Bad Film Club – Santa Claus vs The Devil, Trinity
The bad film connoisseurs present a Mexican dubbed festive fiasco that boggles the mind.
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Thursday: Wiper & True tap takeover, The Royal Navy Volunteer
A veritable feast of beer as the St Werburgh’s brewery’s takes over all 18 of the King Street pub’s lines.
www.wiperandtrue.com/events/

Michael Wiper (r) from Wiper & True with Vince Crocker (l) from Ashley Down Brewery, opening The Drapers Arms micro-pub on Gloucester Road this week

Saturday: Illuminated boat parade, Floating Harbour
A twinkly parade around the city docks as boat owners decorate their vessels for the festive season.
www.facebook.com/events/907249556010689

Saturday: Rave on Avon, Stokes Croft
Hop from club to club raising much needed funds for the Bristol Festival Community Group.
www.brisfest.co.uk/raveonavon

Saturday: Idlewild, Anson Rooms
The Scottish alt-rock band are back on tour with their new album Everything Ever Written.
www.bristolsu.org.uk/ents/event/2830/?skin=AnsonRooms&template=Anson%20Rooms

Sunday: Cannoli & Gun – Bad Santa, Salt Cafe
A sandwich of your choice served with one huge helping of festive profanity.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/comedy/cannoli-gun-bad-santa

Sunday: Al Murray – The Pub Landlord, Spiegeltent
The infamous publican hosts a night of variety and laughs at the unique harbourside venue.
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