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Things to do in Bristol today, Thursday, December 8, 2016

By Bristol24/7  Tuesday Dec 6, 2016

KATE TEMPEST: Poet, rapper and writer Kate Tempest performs her dark, heartfelt songs. O2 Academy, 7pm.

AFTER HOURS: FEAST: Your chance to have a go on over 200 exhibits without the kids around, with activities to delight your taste buds. At-Bristol, 6.30pm. 

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS DINNER: A taste of Victorian Christmas in the ss Great Britain first class dining saloon. ss Great Britain, 7.30pm.

EatDrink24/7 Launch Party is back on July 8 2026!
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.

BRISTOL PALESTINE FILM FESTIVAL: Fascinating and inspiring films about what life is really like in Palestine. Various venues.

HAIRCUTS THROUGH THE NIGHT: Epicly Taper’d – hidden away at the foot of Park Street – will be open through the night from 6pm, with all money raised donated to Shelter.

BRISTOL THROUGH MAPS: Jeff Bishop explores the earliest maps in the UK to future maps of Bristol. The Architecture Centre, 6pm.

PANTHER + DISCUSSION: Marking the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Black Panther Party. The Old Malt House, 7pm.

KRISTMAS WITH THE KRINGLES: Improvised festive comedy from the Closer Each Day Company. The Wardrobe Theatre, 9.30pm.

BRISTOL BAZAAR: CHRISTMAS POP-UP SHOP: Featuring over 40 of Bristol’s best artists, designers and makers with their newest designs and ideas. The Island, 10am-8pm.

INNES SIBUN: Hailed as one of the most electric blues guitarists in the UK. Steam, 9pm.

THE ROYAL BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER: The return of Peter Wright’s production of the festive Tchaikovsky ballet, based on ETA Hoffmann’s fairytale. Various venues.

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