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Things to do in Bristol today – Thursday, Jan 12, 2017
LA LA LAND: Catch the feelgood film that had everyone talking at the Golden Globes, as it opens in cinemas today. Various cinemas and times, rated 12A.
NATIONAL THEATRE ENCORE: NO MAN’S LAND: Another chance to see a screening of Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen’s glittering live performance. Various cinemas, 7pm, rated 15.
THE LOVE OF THE NIGHTINGALE: Bristol Old Vic Young Company present this fierce and modern interpretation of Timberlake Wertenbaker’s play, shifting the action in time and space to a modern-day nightclub. Bierkeller, 7.30pm, £12/£8 concs.
MESHUGGAH / THE HAUNTED: The extreme tech metal band from Sweden are touring the UK with their eighth studio album, supported by The Haunted. O2 Academy, 7pm, £22.50.
*AFROFUSION: Exciting and creative high-energy dance class, to help you keep fit and explore your musicality and rhythm. Hamilton House, 6pm, £6.
ROY WOOD: Join the founder of The Move, ELO and Wizzard for a night of rock & roll to remember. Bristol Hippodrome, 7.30pm, from £30.75.
PHOENIX RIVER BAND & MORE: The Bristol Acoustic Music Festival takes a hiatus this year, but two acoustic nights (the second is tomorrow at the Louisiana) will tide us over until 2018. Thunderbolt, £7/one night or £12/both nights.
BRISTOL YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: An informal networking event for those those working in different occupations. The Boardroom, 6pm.