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14 things to do in Bristol this weekend – August 25-28 2017
Friday: The Real Thing, SWX
A classic British soul group who put out one of the biggest dance hits of all time.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/music/funk/the-real-thing
Friday: YARD Open Air Club, Motion
Sets from Jeff Mills, Seth Troxler, Eats Everything, Joy Orbison and more.
www.motionbristol.com/ticket/?ID=347031
Friday: Bomba Nova, El Rincon
Samba duo Jimmy Tuffrey & Miki Cash combine the musical worlds of Jose Feliciano and Jimi Hendrix.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/music/latin/bomba-nova
Friday-Sunday: Super Xiao Ma, Roamers & Seekers’ Discovery Gallery
An exhibition of new works by artist Super Xiao Ma, whose work take cues from the notion of roaming, seeking and exploration.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/exhibition/artist-residency-super-xiao-ma-bristol
Friday-Sunday: Cult Screens, Bristol Zoo
Catch outdoor screenings of Pretty Woman, The Lost Boys, La La Land and Leon this weekend.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/thriller/cult-screens-leon
Saturday: Lost the Plot Day Party, Xtrah, Dj Hybrid, The Black Swan
A drum & bass day party at Easton’s finest.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/music/drum-and-bass/lost-plot-day-party
Saturday: Stand up and Boogie, Riproar Comedy
Four circuit comics plus dinner to make sure your sides really do split.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/stand-up-and-boogie-bristol
Saturday: James Morton, The Old Market Assembly
The Bristol-based saxophonist plays vocal-toned, riff-driven soul and funk.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/music/jazz/james-morton
Sunday: The Lanes Summer Festival, The Lanes
A free party from midday until 3am, with bands, DJs, local traders, craft beer, cider and pizza.
www.facebook.com/events/lanessummer
Sunday: Shanghai Shuffle, Tabacco Factory
The swinging notes of the roaring 20s will transport you to a world of speakeasies, gin mills and giggle water.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/music/jazz/shanghai-shuffle
Sunday: Hotsteppas, The Canteen
Bubbling basement and dignified dub-paced roots reggae.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/music/bashment/hotsteppas
Monday: A bunch of Japes Stand Up, Smoke and Mirrors Theatre Bars
Two hours of non stop laughs – you’ll want it to last longer.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/a-bunch-of-japes-smoke-and-mirrors-bristol
From Monday: Great Expectations, Alma Theatre
Oooh Arrr Productions return to the Alma, after receiving multiple four-star reviews for their Hansel & Gretel.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/local-company/great-expectations-bristol
Monday: Alex Cameron, The Lousiana
A character songwriter in the guise of a Lynchian cabaret act.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/music/indie/alex-cameron
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