149 things to do in Bristol in June 2017

ART

To June 4: Drawn / The Drawing Lab, RWA
Return of the biennial open-submission drawing exhibition, which aims “to explore the boundaries of drawing”.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/exhibition/drawn-the-drawing-lab-bristol/

To Aug 6: The Stars Were Aligned for a Century of New Beginnings, Arnolfini
First UK solo exhibition by Egyptian artist Basim Magdy.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/exhibition/the-stars-were-aligned-for-a-century-of-new-beginnings-basim-magdy-bristol-arnolfini/

To June 18: Andrea Luka Zimmerman: Common Ground, Spike Island
First UK solo show for this artist who explores the impact of globalisation, power structures, militarism and denied histories.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/exhibition/andrea-luka-zimmerman-common-ground-bristol/

To June 10: James Reka, THAT Art Gallery
New Christmas Steps gallery continues with a solo show for this Australian artist based in Berlin.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/james-reka/james-reka-bristol/

To June 30: Ceramics by Roger Owen, Potters
Bristol ceramicist whose work has developed through a multi-disciplinary approach.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/ceramics/ceramics-by-roger-owen-bristol/

To July 4: Greg Harris, Averys Wine Merchants
Solo exhibition for this painter who strives to make us “reconnect with the familiar”.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/greg-harris/greg-harris-bristol/

To July 23: George Morgan/Stephen Lovatt, Tobacco Factory café/bar
Joint exhibition featuring oil paintings of dreamlike spaces and meticulously observed still-life tableaux.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/exhibition/george-morgan-stephen-lovatt-bristol/

June 2-7: DAD ART, Centrespace
Bristol-born artist David Callas exhibits paintings and crafts created and inspired by necessity and love for his family.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/exhibition/dad-art/

June 2-26: Street Life, HOURS
Rachelle Aaronson’s exhibition of wall-mounted sculptures inspired by random marks and human intervention.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/exhibition/street-life-rachelle-aaronson-bristol/

June 10-11: BS9 Arts Trail, various venues
Return of this thriving North Bristol neighbourhood art trail, featuring 75 artists.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/art-trail/bs9-arts-trail-north-bristol/

June 12-17: ACE Art Project, Arnolfini
Over 60 artists present creative responses to children’s art from communities in Romania, Ghana, South Africa and European refugee camps.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/exhibition/ace-art-project-bristol/

June 16-21: ‘AS IS’, Centrespace
Annual graduation show by students on the FdA Professional Photography, City of Bristol College.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/photography/as-is-city-of-bristol-college/

June 16-Sept 3: Air: Visualising the Invisible in British Art 1768-2017, Royal West of England Academy
This suitably summery exhibition celebrates British art’s rich tradition of finding inspiration in the skies above us and the air that we breathe.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/exhibition/air-visualising-the-invisible-in-british-art-1768-2017-bristol/

June 17-July 8: Topography by Four, Bristol Guild Gallery
Four photographers, three shows, one venue.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/exhibition/topography-by-four-guild-bristol-luis-bustamante/

June 24-27: Carnival, Paintworks Event Space
Annual exhibition showcasing the creative talents of people with mental health needs, dementia and learning disabilities.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/art/milestones-trust/carnival-milestones-trust-bristol/

BOOKS

June 2: Susannah Clapp – The Observer Lecture, Waterstones
Theatre critic Susannah Clapp is this year’s speaker.
www.waterstones.com/events/susannah-clapp-the-observer-lecture-at-waterstones/bristol-galleries

June 5: An Evening with Paul Beatty, Waterstones
Meet 2016 winner of the Man Booker Prize Paul Beatty, in partnership with Bristol Festival of Ideas.
www.waterstones.com/events/an-evening-with-paul-beatty/bristol-galleries

June 14: Meena Kandasamy, When I Hit You, Waterstones 
Book launch for the poet, fiction writer, translator and activist’s second novel.
www.waterstones.com/events/meena-kandasamy-festival-of-ideas-at-waterstones/bristol-galleries

June 15: Virginia Bergin, Who Runs the World?, Waterstones
A book launch and active discussion around gender and the future.
www.list.co.uk/event/767921-who-runs-the-world-book-launch/

June 22: Publishing Art Writing Now, Arnolfini
An afternoon of conversations with local writers and editors.
www.list.co.uk/event/772418-publishing-art-writing-now/

June 29: JJ Bola, Spike Island
The author reads from and talks about his latest novel, No Place to Call Home.
www.list.co.uk/event/20950600-novel-writers-jj-bola-no-place-to-call-home/

June 30: Thomas Brooman, My Festival Romance, Waterstones
A evening of conversation, celebration and music at this book launch.
www.waterstones.com/events/my-festival-romance-book-launch/bristol-galleries

CLUBS

June 3: Shapes & Boogie nights, Motion
This mouth-watering party will be hosted at Motion to welcome summer.
www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bristol/Motion/Shapes–Boogie-Nights-/12959046/

June 10: HouseWorx, Basement 45
HouseWorx is making its comeback at Basement 45 for an unforgettable party featuring the best of house music.
www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bristol/Basement-45/HouseWorx/12982329/

June 13: Intirave, Walkabout
Reggaeton and Latin music combine forces to offer an unforgettable partying experience.
www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bristol/Walkabout/Intirave/12986650/

June 16: Mad Professor’s Dub Club, Thekla
Mad Professor will be performing at Thekla as part of his UK-wide tour.
www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bristol/Thekla/Mad-Professors-Dub-Club/12957667/

June 17: Feel the future now, Louisianna
Nathassia, a London based and unique artist, visits Bristol as part of her tour.
www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bristol/The-Louisiana/Nathassia-Feel-The-Future-Now-Tour/12931493/

June 30: Who’s that girl? Pre-pride party, Thekla
A night featuring your favourite songs from your favourite female artists will kickstart Bristol Pride Week.
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2017-06-30&event_id=38843

COMEDY

June 2: Sean Kelly: Sold Your Way, Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken
Ebullient star of Dave TV’s Storage Hunters UK opens up about his eventful life and then hosts a charity auction.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/sean-kelly-sold-your-way-storage-hunters-bristol/

June 3: Stand Up for the Weekend: Alfie Brown & co., Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken
Alfie Brown’s firebrand style of comedy has been forged from years of pushing boundaries and experimentation.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/stand-up-for-the-weekend-alfie-brown-co-bristol/

June 3: Edinburgh Previews: Tony Law & Eshaan Akbar, Wardrobe Theatre
Circuit comics try out the sets they’ll be taking to this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/tony-law/edinburgh-previews-bristol/

June 5: Pierre Novellie/Ed Day, Smoke and Mirrors
Work-in-progress sets from the first comic to perform at the Large Hadron Collider.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/a-bunch-of-japes-smoke-and-mirrors-bristol/

June 6: Stuart Goldsmith/Andy Field, Smoke and Mirrors
…And the night after, a set from the brilliant Stuart Goldsmith, recently returned to his native Bristol.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/a-bunch-of-japes-smoke-and-mirrors-bristol/

June 10: Edinburgh Previews: John Kearns & Bethany Black, Wardrobe Theatre
More pre-Edinburgh fare, this time from the madcap JK and BB.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/tony-law/edinburgh-previews-bristol/

June 11: Stand Up for the Weekend: Jarlath Regan & co., Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken
Tae award-winning comedian and writer brings some more of his uplifting, inventive and relentlessly funny stand-up.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/stand-up-for-the-weekend-jarlath-regan-co-bristol/

June 12: Stand Up for Refugees, Tobacco Factory Theatres
Star-studded stand-up fundraiser for the charity Help Refugees, including Gary Delaney, Josie Long and Angela Barnes.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/stand-up-for-refugees-bristol/

June 14-18: Bristol Comedy Garden, Queen Square
The brilliant comedy festival returns to fill Queen Square with marquees and mirth.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/festival/bristol-comedy-garden/

June 18: Count Arthur Strong: The Sound of Mucus, Hippodrome
Showbiz legend Count Arthur Strong pays tribute to one of the best musicals he can remember.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/character-comedy/count-arthur-strong-sound-mucus-bristol-hippodrome/

June 19: Sarah Keyworth/Harriet Kemsley, Smoke and Mirrors
Kemlsey is a previous Bath Comedy Festival New Act winner.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/a-bunch-of-japes-smoke-and-mirrors-bristol/

June 20: Russell Brand: Re:Birth, Colston Hall
Russell Brand wrestles with some big questions while unravelling the matrix of modern media, politics, sex, fatherhood and death.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/russell-brand-rebirth-bristol/

June 21: Edinburgh Previews: Nish Kumar, Wardrobe Theatre
Pin-sharp observational-cum-political comic unveils the set he’ll be taking North this year.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/tony-law/edinburgh-previews-bristol/

June 24: Edinburgh Previews: Spencer Jones & Jayde Adams, Wardrobe Theatre
A tasty mix of articulate, fast-rising music-hall and vintage character comedy.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/tony-law/edinburgh-previews-bristol/

June 27: Sara Pascoe/Phil Wang, Smoke and Mirrors
Something of a coup for George Rigden and co.’s excellent Bunch of Japes Monday and Tuesday nights.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/a-bunch-of-japes-smoke-and-mirrors-bristol/

June 28: Edinburgh Previews: Sara Pascoe & Tania Edwards, Wardrobe Theatre
… And Miss Pascoe is back in town the following night for the last of this month’s Edinburgh Previews at the Wardrobe. Pascoe-tastic!
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/comedy/tony-law/edinburgh-previews-bristol/

EVENTS

To September 3: Glass Microbiology Exhibition, At-Bristol
Jewel-like glass sculptures show a microbiological world, unseeable with the naked eye.
www.visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/the-box-presents-glass-microbiology

Jun 1: Environment and Technology Degree Show, UWE Frenchay Campus
The event showcases graduate projects from a range of disciplines including Engineering and Architecture.
www.uwe.ac.uk/whatson/degreeshows/environmentandtechnology

To June 4: Treasure Island Story Walk, Merchant Almshouses
Hear the story of where Treasure Island began with Bristol Docks 250 years ago.
www.showofstrength.org.uk/

To June 4: Half term at Brunel’s SS Great Britain, Great Western Dockyard
Families can discover more about the life of a stoker this half-term in the city.
www.ssgreatbritain.org/

June 10-11: Bedminster’s Secret Gardens open days, Gardens Across Bs3 Ashton
Get some inspiration from the 25 gardens open across Bedminster.
www.southvillecentre.org.uk/bloomingbedminster/

June 18: Free guided tour, St Mary Redcliffe
Explore this Bristol landmark and discover why the building was built the way it was.
www.stmaryredcliffe.co.uk

June 10-July 9: Papergirl Bristol 2017 Exhibition, Easton Community Centre
A month-long exhibition of all sorts of buyable artwork, plus craft workshops and cake.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/papergirl-2017-fundraiser

To June 24: Meet a Mermaid, Bristol Aquarium
Meet Bristol Aquarium’s mermaid and she’ll tell you tales of underwater life.
www.bristolaquarium.co.uk/mc-events/meet-a-mermaid

June 24: Bristol Summer Ball, Aston Gate Stadium
A three-course meal and charity auction in aid of St Peters Hospice.

To July 21: Experimentation Station, At-Bristol
Design your own scientific experiments about the world around us in the Live Lab.
www.at-bristol.org.uk/event/experimentation-station

FASHION

June 3: Fashion salvage kilo sale, Bristol textile Recyclers
Salvage quirky, vintage, retro and high street fashion finds, for just £6 per kilo.
www.facebook.com/events/1336168729807211

June 9-14: The End of Show, Centrespace Gallery
An end-of-year student showcase, featuring textiles and unusual fashion creations, amongst other things.
www.facebook.com/events/1341987815838080/

FESTIVALS

June 3-5: Let’s Rock Bristol, Ashton Court Estate
In-the-flesh performances from acts most often playlisted at dismal club nights.
www.letsrockbristol.com 

June 11-12: Bikefest, Ashton Court Estate
Action-packed weekend of racing around Ashton Court’s all-weather course, as Bikefest celebrates its 15th anniversary.
www.bike-fest.com

June 10-11: Bristol Festival of Nature, harbourside
Splendid free celebration of all things nature via workshops, talks and a welter of hands-on activities.
www.bnhc.org.uk/festival-of-nature  

June 17-19: Bristol Volksfest, Birches Farm 
A petrol-fuelled staple in the local festival circuit since 1993, this year celebrating 70 Years of the Beetle.
www.bristolvolksfest.co.uk

June 22-25: Summer Series, Lloyd’s Amphitheatre
Five thousand people will flock to the Harbourside to take in the outdoor concerts against a backdrop of water and metal cranes.
www.bristolsummerseries.com 

June 28-July 3: Bristol Comedy Garden, Queen Square
High calibre acts including Stewart Lee, Katherine Ryan, Reginald D Hunter and Nina Conti lead the pack.
www.bristolcomedygarden.co.uk 

June 30-July 31: Bristol Shakespeare Festival, various venues
Twelfth annual Bardular enterprise, offering Shakespeare productions in just about every imaginable corner of the city.
www.bristolshakespeare.org.uk 

FILM

June 2, Passport to Pimlico, The Christmas Steps
A free screening of this Ealing comedy charmer that celebrates cosy wartime small-town togetherness.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/comedy/passport-to-pimlico

June 4: British Museum Presents: Hokusai, various cinemas
This new film is billed as the first UK documentary about Japan’s greatest artist.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/event-cinema/british-museum-presents-hokusai/

June 7: The King and Dai + director Q&A
A documentary about the Elvis impersonators who flock to the sleepy Welsh seaside town of Porthcawl.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/documentary/the-king-and-dai-director-qa/

June 7: The Dream/Symphonic Variations/Margeurite and Armand, Millennium Square
This season of free live outdoor screenings begins with the Royal Ballet.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/event-cinema/bp-big-screens-the-dreamsymphonic-variationsmargeurite-and-armand/

June 8: Neither One Thing Nor Another + Q&A, Arnolfini
This national tour brings two ambitious works by Lawrence Lek and Patrick Hough to the Arnolfini.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/art-house/neither-one-thing-or-another-qa/

June 10: National Theatre Live: Peter Pan, various cinemas
A co-production with Bristol Old Vic, who first staged Sally Cookson’s version in 2012.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/event-cinema/national-theatre-live-peter-pan

June 11: Whitney: Can I Be Me + Nick Broomfield Q&A, various cinemas
Nick Broomfield‘s third music doc charts the rise and fall of Whitney Houston.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/event-cinema/whitney-can-i-be-me-nick-broomfield-qa/

June 12: Alive & Kicking + dance demonstration, Watershed
This feelgood doc explores a bit of swing dance history, but mainly follows acrobatic modern-day practitioners.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/documentary/alive-kicking-dance-demonstration/

June 13 & 15: Exhibition on Screen: Michelangelo
This new documentary takes a closer look at the tempestuous life of one of the Renaissance’s greatest artists.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/event-cinema/exhibition-on-screen-michelangelo-love-and-death/

June 13: Bristol Film Festival: Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Averys
Bristol Film Festival put on this special screening of the Kiwi odd-couple flick.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/comedy/bristol-film-festival-hunt-for-the-wilderpeople/

June 14: Voice of the Eagle: The Enigma of Ronnie Basho + director Q&A, Cube
Basho’s peculiar tale is well told in this doc, from his fascination with Native American culture to his strange demise.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/documentary/voice-of-the-eagle-the-enigma-of-ronnie-basho-qa/

June 15: Stockholm My Love + Q&A with Mark Cousins & Neneh Cherry, Watershed
An indulgent and lightly fictionalised musical docudrama, with stunning visuals.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/drama/stockholm-my-love/

June 21: Bunch of Kunst + director Q&A
A documentary about sweary British punk band Sleaford Mods.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/documentary/bunch-of-kunst/

June 22: Bristol Bad Film Club, The Divine Enforcer
A psychic priest becomes so disgruntled with lawlessness on the streets of LA that he decides to deal with the drug-dealing scum.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/thriller/bristol-bad-film-club-the-divine-enforcer/

June 22: National Theatre Live: Salome, various cinemas
A retelling of this classic story, rated 15 on account of all the nudity.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/event-cinema/national-theatre-live-salome/

June 28: A Plastic Ocean + Q&A
Conceived in Bristol, this campaigning documentary arrives with the Attenborough seal of approval.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/documentary/a-plastic-ocean-qa/

FOOD & DRINK

June 2: Bristol Eats street food party, King Street
With food traders including Sri-Licious, The Little Taquero, Wild & Rustic and Scoff & Relish.
www.facebook.com/events/231435260674428/

June 3: Distillers table – flora, Psychopomp
Guests are served three drinks designed to showcase Psychopomp’s gin in exciting new ways.
www.microdistillery.co.uk/events/index1.php

June 3: Beerfest, Stoke Bishop Village Hall
A chance to taste 25 beers and ciders, brewed both locally and further afield.
www.dawkinsales.com/beerfest3.html

June 7: Bristol Farmers’ and Producers’ Market, Corn St & Wine St
Taking place from 8am until 2.30pm, this is the launch of the new iteration of the popular weekly market.
www.bristol.gov.uk/web/st-nicholas-markets/bristol-farmer-s-market1

June 9: We Are Bristol Food, City Hall
A day of future food thinking, generating ideas and building new relationships.
www.bristolfoodconnections.com/buy-tickets/

June 9: G Brothers Pizza, Moor Beer
Accompany your beer with pizzas cooked in a sustainable wood-fired oven.
www.gbrotherspizza.co.uk

June 9 – Sunday, June 11: Beer and Beats, Tobacco Factory
Beer, food and music from Bristol Eats.
www.facebook.com/events/118118592100731/

June 10: Vegan supper club, Long Ashton Community Centre
Street food business Planted showcase the best of locally grown, organic fruits and vegetables.
www.facebook.com/plantedfoods

June 10: Summer Session #1, Lost & Grounded
Pressure Drop Brewing are the first guest brewers in the first of four summer events.
www.facebook.com/events/1869366156721662/

June 13-14: Cocchi negroni roadshow, Psychopomp
The team from Italian aperitif wine Cocchi Americano host a Negroni masterclass in the distillery.
www.microdistillery.co.uk/events/index1.php

June 16 – Sunday, June 18: I Want Moor Fest, Moor & Exchange
Moor Beer celebrate their 10th birthday in style with three days of beer, food and music.
www.moorbeer.co.uk/i-want-moor-fest/

June 17: Averys summer of wine, Armada House
An annual event welcoming wine makers and producers from around the world.
www.averys.com/summerofwine

June 18: Bristol Pudding Society, Bristol Spirit
Each of the five courses has a paired cocktail made by the bartenders at Bristol Spirit.
www.facebook.com/BristolPuddingSociety

June 18: Foods on the Frome
A workshop learning, identifying, foraging and sampling the edible foods available around the Frome.
www.fromefoods.eventbrite.com

June 27: Coconut Chilli pop-up, Averys
A night of discovering unchartered wine paired with Indian cuisine.
www.averys.com/product/Coconut-Chili-Pop-Up/03574TK

June 29: Bristol Whiskey Club, Hyde & Co
A tutored tasting of four Irish whiskies led by whiskey ambassador Zak Newmarch.
www.hydeand.co/bristol-whiskey-club-bruichladdich-whisky/

June 29: Holy Roar beer launch, Crofters Rights
A free gig with three Holy Roar Records bands to mark their collaboration with Good Chemistry.
www.goodchemistrybrewing.co.uk/events/

June 30: Bristol Eats, Steam
A street food market also featuring music and more entertainment.
www.facebook.com/bristolstreetfood/

MUSIC

June 1: Denny Ilett plays Jimi Hendrix, Steam Bristol
Denny Ilett will be backed by funky bass when he comes to Steam for an unforgettable night.
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2017-06-01&event_id=38409

June 2-4: Let’s Rock Bristol, Ashton Court Estate
A significant number of musicians come together to offer unforgettable days to 80s and 90s lovers.
www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bristol/Ashton-Court-Estate/Lets-Rock-Bristol/12930847/

June 6: Froth, The Louisiana 
Described as ‘easy listening Black Rebel Motorcycle Club’, the band have been killing it in the US.
www.thelouisiana.net/events/6-jun-17-froth-the-louisiana/

June 7: Summer music for the Bridge, Trinity Henleaze United Reformed Church
A classical piano concert, raising money for mental health charity The Bridge Foundation, featuring acclaimed young musicians.
www.bridgefoundation.org.uk/Event3.htm

June 8: Mississippi Macdonald, The Bristol Fringe Café/Bar
This night filled with the blues is fronted by Oli ‘Mississippi’ Macdonald, with his bluesy Americana sound.
www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bristol/The-Bristol-Fringe-Cafe-Bar/The-Happening-presents-Mississippi-Macdonald/12983795/

June 9: Enchantment under the sea, The Lanes
Dress to impress for this rock ’n’ roll night, plus karaoke and bowling.
www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bristol/The-Lanes/Enchantment-Under-The-Sea—Back-to-the-Future-Party/12964608/

June 12: King’s X, Bierkeller
The Texan trio were poised to become one of the biggest bands in the world back in the early ’90s.
www.kingsxrocks.com

June 14: Kite Base, The Louisiana
Catch the side project of Ayse Hassan (Savages) as they smash it up live in Bristol.
www.thelouisiana.net/events/14-jun-17-kite-base-the-louisiana

June 15: Blood Ceremony, Louisiana
Fabulous Anglophile Beelzebub-botherers from Toronto plays their first headlining show in Bristol.
www.facebook.com/bloodceremonyrock/

June 18: Kabaka Pyramid, The Fleece
As part of his 2017 UK tour, the award-winning artist will be spreading awareness through his music.
www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bristol/The-Fleece/Kabaka-Pyramid/12972417/

June 21: Bristol Sounds presents Bonobo, Lloyds Amphitheatre
For one night only, Bristol hosts Bonobo plus guests on the Harbourside.
www.bristolsounds.co.uk/

June 22: Bristol Sounds presents: Manic Street Preachers, Lloyds Amphitheatre
Legends Manic Street Preachers will be accompanied by British Sea Power and The Anchoress for one special night.
www.bristolsounds.co.uk/

June 23: Bristol Sounds presents: Craig David, Lloyds Amphitheatre
The hero of 90s garage, Craig David, will perform during this unforgettable night of outdoor music.
www.bristolsounds.co.uk/

June 24: Bristol Sounds presents: Hacienda Classical, Lloyds Amphitheatre
This very special orchestra will be accompanied by some extra musical guests during this one-off performance.
www.bristolsounds.co.uk/

June 27: Sierra Hull, The Wardrobe Theatre
The American musician will stun audiences with her mandolin playing ability.
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2017-06-27&event_id=37628

June 29: Cheap Trick, O2 Academy
Since their last Bristol appearance, they’ve released an album and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
www.academymusicgroup.com/o2academybristol/events/956048/cheap-trick-tickets

SPORT

June 10-11: International Urban Orienteering, City Hall
Bristol will compete alongside Porto, Paris, Barcelona, Bilbao and Antwerp for the City of Bristol Races.
www.visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/international-urban-orienteering-city-of-bristol-races-p2199213

June 11: TriBristol 2017, Harbourside
The eighth annual event will see triathletes swimming, cycling and running.
www.visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/tribristol-2017-p2189953

June 17: British Roller Derby Championship Tier 1:Women’s Triple Header, SGS College, WISE Campus
A jam packed day featuring six teams competing in three games over the course of the day.
www.champstripleheader.brownpapertickets.com

June 18: Dragon Boat Festival, Baltic Wharf
The annual race raises money this year forSouthmead Hospital Charity’s Prostate Cancer Appeal and more
www.bristolrotarydragons.org

June 18: Break The Cycle Charity Challenge, Ashton Gate
The event will raise funds for five local charities including the Spectrum Project and more.
www.breakthecyclechallenge.co.uk/

June 24: Legends of Darts at SWX, 15 Nelson Street
Games drawn on the night include six of the biggest names in darts such as Keith Deller and Eric Bristow.
www.swxbristol.gigantic.com/legends-of-darts-swx-2017

June 24-25: Rough Runner, Ashton Court Estate
A first time event in the city, an obstacle course starting with ten obstacles for a 5km route.
www.roughrunner.com/events/bristol-2017/

June 26-July 23: ICC Women’s World Cup, Brightside Ground
England will be playing at least three games in Bristol, which also hosts a semi-final.
www.gloscricket.co.uk

THEATRE

To June 2: Said and Done, Wardrobe Theatre
Brand new Bristol company Sugarscratch Theatre present this “darkly comic snapshot into the lives of two women who are far too close”.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/comedy/said-and-done-sugarscratch-theatre-bristol/

To June 3: Golem, Bristol Old Vic
Step through the looking glass into a dark and fantastical tale of an extraordinary ordinary man.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/claymation/golem-1927-bristol/

June 1-3: Sirens, Tobacco Factory Theatres
Six women get to the core of what it is to be female in the western world at the start of the 21st century.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/ontroerend-goed/sirens-ontroerend-goed-bristol/

To June 4: The Time Seekers, Wardrobe Theatre
Half-term fun for ages 3-8. Join The Wardrobe Ensemble for a thrilling journey through time where you take the steering wheel.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/family-theatre/the-time-seekers-bristol/

June 6: Free Lunch with the StenchWench, Wardrobe Theatre
CLUB SOLO present this “rallying cry for times of brutal cuts and disparity”. a solo account of shame and poverty from a personal perspective”.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/social-and-political-theatre/free-lunch-with-the-stenchwench-bristol/

June 6-8: Dylan Thomas: Return Journey, Tobacco Factory Theatres
Bob Kingdom’s remarkable portrayal of his bardic countryman is tangibly heartfelt and authentic.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/dylan-thomas/dylan-thomas-return-journey-bristol/

June 7-10: Mental, Wardrobe Theatre
Former Wardrobe Ensemble performer Kane Power reveals his own mother’s mental health journey.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/social-and-political-theatre/mental-kane-power-bristol/

June 9-10: While We’re Here, Tobacco Factory Theatres
Eddie and Carol were lovers once – now they meet again in a town full of memories, and find something still burns between them.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/barney-norris/while-were-here-barney-norris-bristol/

June 9-July 1: Julius Caesar, Bristol Old Vic
Julius Caesar brings together theatre legends Julian Glover (Game of Thrones) and Lynn Farleigh (Pride and Prejudice).
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/bristol-old-vic-theatre-school/julius-caesar/

June 11-15: Happily… Never… After, Bristol Ferry Boats’ Matilda
A water-bound evening of confetti, cake and complete chaos aboard Bristol Ferry Boats’ Matilda.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/comedy/happily-never-after-darkstuff-productions-bristol/

June 13-14: Killer Cells, Alma Tavern and Theatre
The play follows four women who suffer recurrent miscarriage and their journeys.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/drama/killer-cells-rachel-pedley-miller-bristol/

June 13-17: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Hippodrome
Return for the National Theatre’s acclaimed production of Mark Haddon’s award-winning novel.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/mark-haddon/curious-incident-dog-night-time/

June 13-17: Kirk vs Ming, Wardrobe Theatre
A lo-fi clash between two of the universe’s most revered science-fiction titans.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/comedy/kirk-vs-ming-wardrobe-ensemble-bristol/

June 14-17: Eurohouse, Tobacco Factory Theatres
Fellswoop Theatre present this “surprising, disarmingly playful vision of complicated relationships within the EU – and it’s not Brexit!”
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/social-and-political-theatre/eurohouse/

June 14-17: Infinity Pool, Tobacco Factory Theatres
Multi-award-winning writer Bea Roberts tells a tender comedy like no other, using projectors, party rings and PowerPoint.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/new-writing/infinity-pool-bristol-bea-roberts/

June 20: My World Has Exploded a Little Bit, Wardrobe Theatre
A deeply personal story of loss and love, through a darkly comic 17-step guide to bereavement.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/comedy/my-world-has-exploded-a-little-bit-bella-heesom-bristol/

June 23-24: Blush, Wardrobe Theatre
Five candid stories about revenge porn and all its many victims: Charlotte Josephine’s Blush is a slap in the face and a call to arms.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/social-and-political-theatre/blush-snuff-box-theatre-charlotte-josephine-bristol/

June 23-July 1: 13, Tobacco Factory Theatres
Graduating students from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School stage Mike Bartlett’s powerful, profound and epic play.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/social-and-political-theatre/13-bristol-old-vic-theatre-school/

June 28-July 1: Birmingham Royal Ballet: Coppelia, Hippodrome
When eccentric toymaker Dr Coppélius leaves his greatest creation on his workshop balcony she’s soon causing quite a stir in the village.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/theatre/ballet/birmingham-royal-ballet-coppelia-bristol-hippodrome/

Top image: Bristol Sounds gigs come to Lloyds Amphitheatre