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15 things to do in Bristol this weekend, August 4–6 2017
Friday-Sunday: Valley Fest, Chew Valley
Back for its fourth year with a music lineup includes Goan Dogs, This is the Kit and Jose Gonzalez.
www.valleyfest.co.uk
Friday: Eminent with Hidden Spheres, Love Inn
An eclectic heartfelt deep house set from the DJ.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/music/house/eminent-w-hidden-spheres
Friday & Saturday: Sausage & Cider Festival, Passenger Shed
Sample real ciders from artisan producers, with food stalls selling a variety of sausages.
www.sausageandciderfestival.co.uk/festivals/BRISTOL
Saturday: The Prosecco Bus
Foozie partner up with Scavi & Ray onboard the ‘Bubble Decker’.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/prosecco-bus-scavi-ray
Saturday: Never the Bride, Louisiana
The legendary Dame Shirley Bassey called these girl rockers “inspirational”.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/music/pop/never-the-bride
Ice Cream Club rooftop day party, Blue Mountain
Day drinking, free ice lollies and non-stop music.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/music/house/ice-cream-club-rooftop-day-party
Saturday: National Stitch Day 2017, Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Join Bristol Embroiderers’ Guild to make a stitched bird of your own, using our collection as inspiration.
www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/bristol-museum-and-art-gallery/whats-on/national-stitch-day/
Saturday: Distillers table – honey, Psychopomp
Enjoy truly unique drinks made with Psychopomp’s gins – this month inspired by the theme of honey.
www.microdistillery.co.uk/events
Saturday & Sunday: Redfest, Church Road
Redfest is going back to its roots this year, with a multi-venue festival on and around Church Road.
www.redfestbristol.co.uk
Saturday & Sunday: Rides: Crane rides, M Shed
Experience a working crane on the dockside with trips inside the electric cranes and the Fairbairn steam crane.
www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/m-shed/whats-on/crane-trips/
Sunday: Kate Nash, O2 Academy
Down-to-earth noughties indie-pop star celebrates ten years of her debut album Made of Bricks.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/music/pop/kate-nash
Sunday: Islamic Cultural Fayre, Eastville Park
One of the local calendar’s largest free festivals, featuring food, a funfair and live music.
www.facebook.com/IslamicCulturalFayre
Sunday: Coal Miner’s Daughter, Watershed
Biographical film concerning country star Loretta Lynn launches Watershed’s music biopic season.
www.bristol247.com/whats-on/film/drama/coal-miners-daughter/
Sunday: Bristol’s Burning! 1831 Riots, M Shed
Explore the sites on this walking tour and learn about the causes and consequences of the citywide riots of 1831.
www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/m-shed/whats-on/bristols-burning-1831-riots/
Sunday: Bristol Pudding Society, Bristol Spirit
Four individual puddings will each have a suggested cocktail pairing made with Espensen Spirit.
www.facebook.com/BristolPuddingSociety
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