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10 things to do this week, February 16-22
Monday & Tuesday: United We Stand, Bierkeller Theatre
The story of Des Warren and Eric (aka Ricky) Tomlinson, the 1972 builders strike and the Shrewsbury flying pickets.
www.bierkellertheatre.com
Monday-Saturday: Bristol Storyfest
From story slams to fairytales, this year’s Bristol Storyfest features something for everyone in venues across the city.
www.bristolstoryfest.co.uk
Monday-Saturday: Detective O and the Cold Case Caper, Old Vic studio
Cori Bona presents this interactive, fast-paced children’s puppetry show, with a catchy soundtrack by Kid Carpet.
www.bristololdvic.org.uk/detectiveo.html
Tuesday: Berni Inn menu, The Rummer
A one-night only faithful recreation of the food and the style of the UK’s first Berni Inn at this special ‘revival dinner’.
www.therummer.net
Thursday: Bob Lectures, Wills Memorial Building
A chance to experience some of the best Bristol University lectures; this week about extreme sustainability.
www.boblectures.org.uk
Thursday-April 4: Romeo and Juliet, Tobacco Factory Theatre
The much-lauded Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory return for their sixteenth season on Raleigh Road.
www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/detail/romeo_and_juliet1/
Friday: The Zen Hussies, Trinity
Swing and ska collective The Zen Hussies present their rowdy, speakeasy-inspired jaunt, with support from Baraka.
www.3ca.org.uk/whats-on/trinity/2015/the-zen-hussies-baraka
Saturday: Chinese New Year celebrations, Wai Yee Hong
Firecrackers, lion dances, performances by Chinese schools, a market and more to welcome the year of the sheep.
www.waiyeehong.com/chinese-new-year-2015-bristol
Saturday: Bristol Seed Swap, Feed Bristol
The Stapleton site isn’t just about protesters up trees. Meet other gardeners and learn about seed and land and growing.
www.facebook.com/bristol.seedswap
Sunday: Oscar-nominated shorts, Watershed
Both live action and animated shorts in two separate screenings with the 87th Academy Awards under a month away.
www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/6405/oscar-nominated-shorts-live-action/