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10 things to do this weekend, July 15-17

By Bristol24/7  Thursday Jul 14, 2016

Friday: Fancy Sesh, Christmas Steps Costume Shop
Party with bottomless cocktails and access to all the shop’s costumes. Beg, steal or borrow a sold-out ticket.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/fancy-sesh-bottomless-cocktail-party-fancy-dress-shop/

Friday: Bristol Punchline, The Greenbank                                                            
Nish Kumar and Pat Cahill perform on the last day of a week-long celebration of alternative comedy.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/comedy-01/standup/comedy-at-the-greenbank-adam-hess-bristol?time=1456876800

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 & Saturday: Bristol Book Fair, The Passenger Shed
Bringing together dealers in rare, vintage and second-hand books, maps, manuscripts and prints. 
www.pbfa.org/book-fairs/bristol-premier-fair/4909

Friday-Sunday: Harbour Festival
Expect arts, circus, dance, music, boats, nautical capers, food and drink, and much more.
www.bristolharbourfestival.co.uk

Friday-Sunday: Bristol Americana Festival, Colston Hall & St George’s
This mini-festival presents world-class roots artists, including Elvis Costello & The Imposters.
www.colstonhall.org/shows/bristol-americana-weekend-2/

Saturday: Twin IPA Launch, Moor Beer tap
Celebrate the launch of two new Star Wars themed beers with Mexican street food from I-Scream Tacos. 
@moorbeertap

Saturday: Soapbox science, Broadmead
12 female researchers take to their soapboxes to share their knowledge with the local community.
www.soapboxscience.org/?page_id=2778

Saturday: The Shade Pullers & Lash Stackers Social Club, Wardrobe Theatre
A new weekly drag night presented by Harry Humberstone, Emma Keaveney-Roys and Roxytocin.
www.thewardrobetheatre.com/livetheatre/the-shade-pullrs-social-club/

Saturday & Sunday: Cary Grant Comes Home for the Weekend, various locations
The festival celebrating Bristol’s most famous sons features a number of special events.
www.bristol247.com/channel/culture/film/news/cary-grant-festival-programme-revealed

Sunday: Casa Das Feras, Salt Cafe Deli
The duo from Barcelona are supported by Bristol band The Message.
www.saltcafebristol.co.uk/events/

 

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