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10 things to do this weekend, March 18-20

By Alison Maney  Thursday Mar 17, 2016

Friday: Friday Night Market, Corn Street
Bristol Eats presents some of Bristol’s best street food after hours.
www.bristoleats.co.uk/event/details/952/

Friday: Chipping Sodbury Mop Fair, Chipping Sodbury High Street
No, it’s not about mops. It’s a former 14th century “hiring fair” revamped with rides and music.
www.visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/chipping-sodbury-mop-fair-p1640463

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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 Neuroscience Festival
A public science event for all ages from primary school to adult, talking about all things brain-related.
www.bristol.ac.uk/neuroscience/bnf

Friday-Sunday: Bristol International Jazz & Blues Festival, Colston Hall
Maceo Parker and Courtney Pine are among the big names for the 2016 event.
www.bristoljazzandbluesfest.com

Friday-March 22: Movement, Centrespace
The Bristol Postdiverts, a nine-person fine arts conglomerate, explore every type of movement.
https://www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/art-01/exhibitions/movement-centrespace-bristol?time=1458259200

Friday-March 25: Pilton Pop, Loco Klub
Private Glastonbury photographs and artefacts from five decades make up this immersive exhibition.
www.locobristol.com

Saturday: The Divide + Discussion, Watershed
This documentary explores the widening gap between rich and poor in the US and UK.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/documentary/the-divide-discussion

Saturday: Erwin James, Watershed
James’ incredible journey from incarceration to education is the subject of his memoir.
www.ideasfestival.co.uk/events/erwin-james

Sunday: Paul Sinha, Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken
The ex-medic from Radio 4’s The Now Show brings witty observations to a wholesome worldview.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/comedy-01/standup/paul-sinha-postcards-from-the-z-list-bristol

March 20: Bristol Science Film Festival, The Cube
To cap off British Science Week, the cube is hosting the very first Bristol Science Film Festival. 
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/festival-screening/bristol-science-film-festival?time=1458432000

 

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