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10 things to do this weekend, July 1-3

By Sophie Ellis  Tuesday Jun 28, 2016

Friday – Sunday: Bristol Comedy Garden, Queen Square
Now in its fifth year, this weekend’s headliners are Katherine Ryan, Doc Brown and Al Murray.
www.bristolcomedygarden.co.uk

Friday & Saturday: Ross & Rachel, Wardrobe Theatre
A story of what happens when a couple that was always meant to be together, gets together.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/theatre-01/new-writing/ross-rachel-bristol-wardrobe-james-fritz?time=1467327600

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.

Friday-July 10: Pride Week, various venues
A week-long schedule of events, exhibitions, talks and films celebrating Bristol’s LGBT communities. 
www.bristolpride.co.uk/week

Saturday: We Make Bristol pop-up shop, Westbury-on-trym Methodist Church
Handcrafted arts, crafts, gifts and treats all created and showcased by local artists and creatives. 
www.facebook.com/WeMakeBristol

Saturday: St Paul’s Carnival Grass Roots, Malcolm X Centre
A day and night of fun and vibrant African Culture celebrated through music, food, dance and more. 
www.facebook.com/events/203231083409369

Saturday: Buoyancy#2, Grain Barge
Round two of the live art and modern music exhibition.
www.facebook.com/events/1827974050756974

Saturday: Backwell Festival, Backwell
There’s an intergalactic theme at this year’s annual independent festival.
www.backwellfestival.co.uk

Saturday & Sunday: Grillstock Festival, Lloyds Amphitheatre
‘Meat, Mayhem and Music’ returns. This year’s headliners are The Stranglers and The Levellers.
www.grillstock.co.uk/festival

Saturday-September 25: The Story of Children’s Television From 1946 to Today, M Shed
An exhibition involving memorabilia, iconic objects, merchandise, clips and images. 
www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/m-shed/whats-on/childrens-television

Sunday: It Always Rains on Sunday, Watershed
An excellent choice to launch the Watershed’s July Sunday brunch Celebrating Slocombe season.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/drama/it-always-rains-on-sunday

 

Read more: 88 things to do in Bristol in July

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