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10 things to do this week, March 2-8
Monday: NME Awards Tour, O2 Academy
Celebrating its 20th anniversary with Palma Violets, Fat White Family, Slaves and The Wytches on the annual UK tour.
www.o2academybristol.co.uk
Wednesday: Ian McCulloch, St George’s
The Echo & the Bunnymen frontman gives a rare solo performance featuring stripped down versions of classic tracks as well.
www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk
Thursday: A Revelrous Supper, Canteen
City of Bristol College students team up with three top chefs, presenting a four-course meal with a New Orleans twist.
www.hamiltonhouse.org/a-revelrous-supper
Friday: Beta Testing, Circomedia
A juggling show remixed with a TED Talk, The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy and a fear of haddock.
www.circomedia.com/events-at-st-pauls-church.html
Friday-Sunday: Bristol International Jazz & Blues Festival
Some of the world’s most exciting and innovative jazz musicians descend on Bristol for one explosive weekend.
www.bristoljazzandbluesfest.com
Friday-March 14: Bristol Improv Theatre Festival
A celebration of improvised, spontaneous, original and interactive performance, including a 26-hour improv marathon.
www.bitfestival.co.uk
Friday & Saturday: Harty Supper, Hart’s Bakery
The first in a new series of communal dining events, this time featuring the food of Thailand. £30 ticket and BYO.
www.hartsbakery.co.uk
Saturday & Sunday: Bristol Tri Show, The Triathlon Shop
Plenty of demonstrations, demo kit, freebies and competitions, for anyone who wants to get faster and fitter.
www.thetriathlonshop.co.uk/pages/2015-bristol-tri-show
Sunday: Radical Funnyism, Trinity
Raising funds for rape crisis centres, featuring Sara Pascoe, Shazia Mirza, Kate Smurthwaite and Cerys Nelmes.
www.3ca.org.uk/whats-on/trinity/2015/radical-funnyism
Sunday-April 26: Filmic 2015
Watershed and St George’s once again join forces for the annual audiovisual celebration.
www.watershed.co.uk/filmic