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10 things to do this weekend, June 17-19
Friday: The Bristol Supper, Hamilton House
A pop-up restaurant supporting local produce and championing organic meat from high welfare farms.
www.hopeandharris.com/farms-not-factories-supper/
Friday: The Unthanks, St George’s
The folk favourites join forces for a “Symphonic Journey” with Charles Hazlewood and Army of Generals.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/folkcountry/the-unthanks-a-symphonic-journey?time=1466118000
Friday-Sunday: Bristol Volksfest, Easter Compton
A petrol-fuelled staple in the local festival circuit since 1993, this year celebrating 70 Years of the Beetle.
www.bristolvolksfest.co.uk
Saturday: Back Yard Bash, Golden Lion
Featuring live music, food, an outside bar and market stalls.
www.facebook.com/events/1616728661979531/
Saturday: Lido family street party
Raising money for hospitals charity Above & Beyond with food, drink, music and of course swimming.
www.lidobristol.com/general/lido-charity-swim/
Saturday: Bristol GP, city centre
The day of city centre cycle races returns for its second annual outing.
www.bristolgrandprix.com
Saturday: Fifth birthday party, M Shed
Activities and entertainment including performances from choirs as well as circus and magic acts.
www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/m-shed/whats-on/m-shed-is-5/
Saturday & Sunday: All Hallows Festival
The first family-friendly arts party in the heart of Easton.
www.allhallowsfestival.co.uk
Saturday-July 10: King Lear, Bristol Old Vic
Timothy West leads the cast in Tom Morris’ production of Shakespeare’s great tragedy.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/theatre-01/shakespeare-and-the-classics/king-lear-bristol?time=1466204400
Sunday: Sky Ride
A free and traffic-free ride through the city and along the Portway, with two routes of 7.5km and 11km.
www.goskyride.com/bristolSkyRide