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10 things to do this weekend, May 27-29

By Bristol24/7  Thursday May 26, 2016

Friday: Tunisian collaborative painting, Kings Weston House
A unique opportunity to experience a style of art that began as a secretive art form to avoid persecution.
www.bristol247.com/channel/culture/art/previews/tunisian-collaborative-painting-uk-launch-bristol

Friday: Henry V + Kenneth Branagh satellite Q&A; Watershed, Curzon & Vue Cribbs
Branagh recruited all his chums for his 1989 bash at Henry V, in which he also stars.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/drama/henry-v-kenneth-branagh-satellite-qa?time=1464303600

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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-Monday: Bristol Old Vic birthday weekend
Fun spread out inside and out across three days to celebrate the theatre’s 250th birthday.
www.bristololdvic.org.uk/birthday.html

Saturday: Dot to Dot, various venues
The city-hopping festival returns with more than 65 confirmed acts playing 14 hours of live music.
www.dottodotfestival.co.uk

Saturday: Gordon Lightfoot, Colston Hall
The Canadian folk legend has been active since the 1960s with songs like For Lovin’ Me.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/rock/gordon-lightfoot-bristol?time=1464476400

Saturday: London Snorkelling Team, Wardrobe Theatre
An abstract radiophonic adventure from the of?cial orchestra of the London Institute of Pataphysics.
www.thewardrobetheatre.com/livetheatre/london-snorkelling-team/

Saturday & Sunday: Love Saves the Day, Eastville Park
Hot Chip, Dizzee Rascal, Everything Everything and Stormzy are among this year’s headliners.
www.lovesavestheday.org

Saturday & Sunday: Love Saves the Night
Plenty of after-parties across the city after you’ve had your fill at the festival.
Get after-party tickets here from £12

Sunday: Oppo Comedy, Portcullis
This month’s headliner is Paul McCaffrey, star of BBC3’s Impractical Jokers.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/comedy-01/standup/oppo-comedy-paul-mccaffrey-bristol?time=1464476400

Sunday: Foraging walk, Blaise Castle
Learn about the delicious edibles growing on the estate and taste them in chutneys and more.
www.goforaging.co.uk

 

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