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10 things to do this weekend, October 9-11

By Bristol24/7  Tuesday Oct 6, 2015

Friday: Shextreme Film Festival, Cube
A world first – a film festival exclusively dedicated to women in extreme sports.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/documentary/shextreme-film-festival?time=1444345200

Friday: Kitchen Circus Project, location revealed upon booking
An indoor/outdoor promenade performance mixing circus, spoken word and digital arts as part of Circus City.
https://www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/theatre-01/circus/kitchen-circus-project-bristol?time=1444345200

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Friday-Sunday: Bristol Radical Film Festival, Arnolfini
Screenings of socially and politically engaged documentaries and fiction films from around the world.
www.bristol247.com/channel/culture/film/features/bristol-radical-film-festival-returns

Friday-October 18: Festival of Song, St George’s
The beginning of a week-long celebration of the beauty, power and range of the human voice.
www.festivalofsong.org.uk/home

Saturday: Stand Up for the Weekend with Ian Stone, Hen and Chicken
The self-deprecating topical comic and TV/Five Live regular performs alongside special guests.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/comedy-01/standup/stand-up-for-the-weekend-with-ian-stone-co?time=1444431600

Saturday: Henleaze Food & Craft Market, Eastfield Inn
Over 25 local artisan stalls selling a range of local produce plus handmade crafts.
www.theeastfieldinn.co.uk

Saturday: Marie Celestial, secret location
Magical circus and theatre, performed on board a mechanical, space-faring creation.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/theatre-01/circus/marie-celestial-circus-city-bristol?time=1444431600

Saturday & Sunday: LaDIYfest, various venues
A weekend celebrating the artistic achievements of self-identifying women and oppressed genders.
www.facebook.com/ladiyfestbristol

Sunday: 3 Teeth, The Fleece
An industrial rock band grinds into town, influenced by Tool, Nine Inch Nails and Ministry.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/rock/3-teeth?time=1444518000

Sunday: Salman Rushdie, St George’s
Bristol Festival of Ideas welcomes the great writer to discuss his latest book.
www.bristol247.com/channel/culture/books/events/tickets-for-salman-rushdie-event-on-sale

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