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10 things to do this week, October 20-26
Monday-Saturday: Strictly Balti, Brewery Theatre
A new solo show from Bristol actor Saikat Ahamed which sees him dancing through his dual identity childhood split between Birmingham and Bangladesh.
www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/detail/strictly_balti/
Monday-Sunday: Bristol Cocktail Week
As well as industry events, there are also plenty of public activities and for the first time the opportunity to vote for Bristol’s favourite bar.
www.bristolcocktailweek.org
Tuesday: George Ezra, Academy
You might still see him browsing the shelves at Rise on the Triangle, but the BIMM graduate is now a bonafide chart-bothering pop star.
www.o2academybristol.co.uk/event/68386/george-ezra-tickets
Wednesday: An Evening With Short Com, The Cube
A touring short comedy film programme that screens the best work from independent comedy filmmaking talent.
www.cubecinema.com/programme/event/an-evening-with-shortcom,7486/
Thursday: Pop Group, Anson Rooms
The trailblazing post-punkers return to their home town more than 30 years since they first started playing in local youth clubs.
www.ubu.org.uk/ents/event/1725/
Friday: Maverick Sabre, Bierkeller
The east London-born, rural Ireland-raised singer once promised he would never write a happy song, but his own blend of hip-hop and soul now has a glimour of hope.
www.bierkellerlive.info/maverick.html
Saturday: BristolCon, DoubleTree Hotel
A one-day convention with panel events and talks. Guests of honour this year are writers John Courteney Grimwood and Emma Newman, and artist Julian Quaye
www.bristolcon.org
Saturday: Simple Things Festival, Colston Hall
Mogwai headline alongside acts including Liars, Black Lips and Nightmares On Wax, with music in every available corner of the venue.
www.simplethingsfestival.co.uk
Sunday: Love Food Festival, Paintworks
Plenty of producer stalls selling everything from mulled cider to chutneys. There will also be street food, apple pressing and a Halloween fancy dress competition.
www.lovefoodfestival.com/paintworks-event.html
Sunday: Yoga brunch, Hart’s Bakery
A class of hatha yoga led by Bristol City Yoga followed by a spread of nourishing delights prepared by Come to Good and Hart’s Bakery.
www.facebook.com/cometogood
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