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What’s on this week
Sept 2
Sept 3
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FRANKIE’S GUYS
Description: After five years touring the globe, the award winning Frankie’s Guys are back with their brand-new show. With slick choreography, incredible vocals, charm and charisma, this cheeky foursome will have you Beggin’ for more and cheering Oh! What A Night!
Venue: The Playhouse 126-130 High St Weston-super-Mare BS23 1HP
ROCKING THE OLD PLOUGH
Description: Rock covers from throughout the decades.
Venue: The Old Plough Bristol Westons Way BS15 9RR Bristol
FORWARDS BRISTOL FESTIVAL
Description: A new inner city music festival drawing the biggest names in international music to Bristol Downs this September. More than a music concert, Forwards looks to challenge what metropolitan festivals can be today and how they can do good, from the inside out. The 2-day festival will harness the power of live events to bring people together for incredible music moments and positive change; through social initiatives and a space for discussion and debate. Saturday: Jamie XX and more plus on Sunday The Chemical Brothers and much more. Tickets at www. forwardsbristol.co.uk
Venue: The Downs Stoke Road Bristol
PARTY IN THE PONDS
Description: Free Community festival including kiddies corner, market stalls, face painting, hair braiding, lots of food, live acts, Batman car, bars, portaloos!, humungous raffle with amazing prizes and much much more!
Venue: Vassells Park Oldbury Court Estate Bristol BS16 2JN
BRISTOL PIZZA RUN 2022
Description: The Pizza Run is accessible for all with three distances, 5K, 10K and a 2k ‘Family Dash’ to choose from. Pizza Run medal, chances to win prizes and your favourite slice at the finish line!
Venue: Ashton Court Estate Ashton Court Mansion BS41 9JN Bristol
PAN’S LABYRINTH!
Description: Open the door to another world with this adult gothic fairytale masterpiece... Pan’s Labyrinth returns to the Underground Cinema this September. Take your seats in Redcliffe Caves and embark on a mystical journey alongside Ofelia, as she discovers a mysterious destiny awaiting her inside an ancient Labyrinth
Venue: Redcliffe Caves1 Alfred Wharf Bristol
MAMMOTH TOE
Description: Psychedelic post rock groovers at the Red lion for sunday funday. “The band juxtaposes these dreamy sounds with explosive energy that’s fused with rock-funk-progressiveness – damn sweet!” - Divide & Conquer
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE FOR SINGERS
Description: Our sister choir Vocalise will be hosting an evening of Alexander Technique for singers on 5th September, which will be aimed at singers of all genres and ages. If you love singing, sing in a choir, an amateur operatic society, are an amateur or professional soloist, having lessons and taking grade exams, or compete in festivals, you can benefit from this fantastic technique. It’s something that is taught in music colleges.
Venue: St Georges Willow Close St Georges BS22 7XJ Weston-super-Mare
LAURA MVULA LIVE
Description: Three-time Mercury Prize-nominated singer-songwriter Laura Mvula will support her new album with the Pink Noise Tour for March 2022! 7:00 pm
Venue: O2 Academy Bristol 1 Frogmore Street Bristol BS1 5NA
MIKE WOZNIAK
Description: Ever wondered how Mike’s Great-Aunt Zusa made it from Poland to Luton with a war nipping at her heels? Here’s your chance to find out.
Venue: Alma Tavern 18-20 Alma Vale Rd Clifton, Bristol BS8 2HY
Venue: The Lion 206 Whitehall Road BS5 9BP Bristol
SEPT 6
Sept 8
JOLLY ROGERS COMEDY
Description: Ahoy ship mates! Who fancies a night of comedy in the tavern that inspired part of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island? We do! We’ve had TV names from Mock the Week and pro comics aplenty all swinging by to try out their freshest material, topped off with the best of the South West comedy circuit.
Venue: Llandoger Trow King Street Bristol BS1 4ER
NATURE WALK
Description: A morning exploring the wildlife , plants and trees of the Oldbury Court Estate. A relaxed morning exploring the wildlife and plants of Oldbury Court with Steve England.nWe will wander the estate to look at the plants and tree species that call the park their home, learn about the different habitats across the park, discuss how we have seen the park change over time, and look at the amazing diversity of wildlife that live here.