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10 things to do this week, October 5-11

By Bristol24/7  Monday Oct 5, 2015

 

Monday-October 18: Horizon, www.horizonwebseries.com
An alien space ship hovers over the Suspension Bridge in the opening episode of this sci-fi drama.
www.bristol247.com/channel/news-comment/features/documentaries/the-aliens-are-coming

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: Pro Squash League, Vivo Sports Club
Watch some of the world’s best players battle it out, including world no. 12 Marwan El Shorbagy (below).
www.facebook.com/elitesquash

Tuesday-Saturday: Ghost Opera, Brewery Theatre
Bristol’s FellSwoop Theatre explore hauntings in this eerie spoken and sung performance.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/theatre-01/new-writing/ghost-opera-brewery-theatre-bristol?time=1444086000

Wednesday: Xzibit presents Brooklyn Zoo, Motion
The Pimp My Ride presenter brings his talents in high speed hip hop to the super club.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/hip-hop/brooklyn-zoo—live-wxzibit?time=1444172400

Wednesday: The Festival Survival Guide with Michael Eavis, The Square Club
The Glastonbury founder talks music, mud and the future of the festival alongside musician Orlando Seale.
www.thesquareclub.com/events/michael-eavis-glastonbury-festival-talk/

Thursday: The Knowle Hotel re-opening, Leighton Road
The historic pub reopens following a £300,000 refurbishment by the Zazu’s Kitchen team.
www.bristol247.com/channel/food-drink/news/new-openings/knowle-hotel-300k-refurbishment

Thursday: The Great Sheep Round Up, Cribbs Causeway
All 120 Shauns go on sale at a charity auction hosted by Bargain Hunt presenter Tim Wonnacott.
www.shauninthecity.org.uk/auction

Thursday-October 31: Circus City, various venues
An eclectic mix of shows, talks, masterclasses and workshops all celebrating circus culture.
www.bristol247.com/channel/news-comment/daily/arts/circus-city-coming-to-bristol-in-october

Friday-October 18: Festival of Song, St George’s
The beginning of a week-long celebration of the beauty, power and range of the human voice.
www.festivalofsong.org.uk/home

Sunday: Salman Rushdie, St George’s
Bristol Festival of Ideas welcomes the great writer to discuss his latest book.
www.bristol247.com/channel/culture/books/events/tickets-for-salman-rushdie-event-on-sale

Read 103 things to do in October here.

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