WHAT’S ON

MUSIC AT GREEN PARK BRASSERIE n Green Park Brasserie, Green Park

Enjoy live jazz/funk/soul/swing at Green Park Brasserie on Weds and Thurs from 6.30–8.45pm and Fri and Sat from 6.30–9.45pm. Music includes dynamic duos, modern trios and a Hot Club style quintet. greenparkbrasserie.com

JAZZ SUNDAYS AT IFORD MANOR

Sundays, music 12–2pm n Iford Manor Kitchen

Enjoy fantastic, live jazz from top musicians alongside a delicious, leisurely lunch prepared by awardwinning Head Chef Matthew Briddon and team. Food sustainably and locally sourced, much reared, grown and foraged on the Iford Estate. See website for details of performers, menu and to book. ifordmanor.co.uk/sunday-jazz-lunches

STARGAZING TOURS

Select Fridays (see Bath Abbey website for more details) n Bath Abbey

Join the Bath Abbey team for live stargazing at the top of the Abbey’s tower, with the opportunity to see the Threads Through Creation exhibition after hours. Tickets via Eventbrite or through the Bath Abbey website. bathabbey.org

WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?

Until 11 February n Ustinov Studio, Saw Close, Bath

A new production of Edward Albee’s scintillating drama, with the cast led by Hollywood stars Elizabeth McGovern (Downton Abbey, Ragtime) and Dougray Scott (Enigma, Mission: Impossible 2). Tickets from £27, available at theatreroyal.org.uk

THREADS THROUGH CREATION EXHIBITION

Until 19 March n Bath Abbey

Bath Abbey is playing host to the vibrant works of textile artist Jacqui Parkinson. Jacqui’s Threads Through Creation exhibition is an astonishing display of 12 huge (nearly three metres high and four metres wide) embroidered panels, inspired by the book of Genesis. The Abbey has put together an extensive programme of events (including services, lunchtime talks, and stargazing tours) to accompany the exhibition. bathabbey.org

THE ARTS SOCIETY BATH: FEBRUARY LECTURE

6 February n Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill | Zoom

This lecture explores the achievement of the masters of Art Nouveau glass –Émile Gallé, Louis Comfort Tiffany and René Lalique. To book a place as a guest (£10 in venue or £7 on Zoom) and for payment details, contact the society on bath@theartssociety.org. The Society welcomes new members; learn more at theartssocietybath.com

THE SHOCK OF THE OLD

9 February n The Rondo, St Saviours Road, Bath Getting old in the 21st century is more complicated than it has ever been, believes songwriter and author Terence Blacker: a fact he celebrates with guitar, ukulele, songs and stories in his funny and irreverent new show. Tickets £15 (plus booking fee) available at rondotheatre.co.uk

A NIGHT AT THE OPERA

10 February, 7pm n Bath Abbey

Relive the drama and romance of your favourite opera tunes in the magical setting of Bath Abbey as Abbey soloists and choirs perform opera greats such as Nessun Dorma, Dido’s Lament, Verdi’s Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves, ‘the humming chorus’ by Puccini and many more. Gala ticket: Stars & Bubbles, £25 (includes a trip up the tower to view the Bath skyline, a glass of prosecco, and VIP concert seats); Concert Only ticket, £15 / Child 16 and under £7.50, available at bathboxoffice.org.uk

BATH PHILHARMONIA

VALENTINE’S NIGHT CONCERT WITH JANEBA KANNEH-MASON

14 February n Bath Forum

A concert for Valentine’s Night to fall in love with, featuring some of the most passionate music ever written for orchestra, including Masacagni’s beautiful Intermezzo (featured in the films Raging Bull and The Godfather III) and the Prelude and Leibstod from Wagner’s opera Tristan and Isolde (Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo & Juliet).

Jeneba Kanneh Mason will play Rachmaninov’s iconic 2nd Piano Concerto: the soundtrack to David Lean’s film Brief Encounter. Tickets from £25, available from bathboxoffice.org.uk

VALENTINE’S DAY AT GREEN PARK BRASSERIE

14 February, music from 6.30pm n Green Park Brasserie, 6 Green Park Road

Soak up live jazz and candlelit dining at one of Bath’s most popular independent restaurants, Green Park Brasserie. Bookings can be made online at greenparkbrasserie.com

UNIVERSITY OF BATH GARDENING CLUB: LIBERTO DARIO: NEW GREEK PLANTS FOR ENGLISH GARDENS

15 February n Room 1 Level 1, East Building, University of Bath

Athens resident Eleftherios Dariotis, the Liberto Dario of Facebook, is a horticulturalist and botanist who trained at California and Reading Universities. He will be talking about plants from his native land that we could successfully use in our own gardens. Open to all, Membership £20, Visitors £6. ubgc.org

BATH OPERA PRESENT: THE MERRY WIDOW

16–18 February, 7.30pm n Roper Theatre, Hayesfield Girls School, Upper Oldfield Park

An operetta by Franz Lehar, set in Paris in 1905, The Merry Widow is a tonic to lift the spirits in midwinter – a glorious evening of romantic love rediscovered in the midst of pomposity, avarice and mistaken identity, bound together by sumptuously beautiful music, enthusiastic dancing and witty dialogue. Tickets £20–30, available from bathboxoffice.org.uk

THE BABY & TODDLER SHOW

18–19 February n Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet

Don’t miss this incredible pop-up shopping event with an unbeatable line-up of big name brands, unique innovative products, local services and free baby-first aid workshops. To book a free pair of tickets worth £32 with code BATH41, and to find out more information about what’s on at the show, visit babyandtoddlershow.co.uk

MEN’S HEALTH: DISPEL THE MYTHS AROUND PROSTATE PROBLEMS

21 February, 6–8pm n Cumberwell Golf Club, Bradford on Avon

Do you suffer with urinary frequency, increased urgency, irregular flow, weak stream, or straining? Discover more about minimally invasive treatments to alleviate these symptoms at this free informative information evening with leading experts from Sulis Hospital. Limited places; contact vicky.botsford@sulishospital.com to pre-book, or call 01761 422288. sulishospital.com

WINE DINNER: AZIENDA AGRICOLA I FAVATI, HOSTED BY ROSSANA

PETROZZIELLO AND DAUGHTER CARLA

22 February n La Terra, 2 John Street, Bath

Situated in the village of Cesinali East of

A new festival of wellbeing in our spa city

ReBalance Bath, the brand-new wellness festival, is bringing together venues, hotels, therapists, and practitioners for a threeweek celebration of wellness and the city’s connections to thermal waters for residents, city-centre workers and visitors to enjoy, from 7–26 February.

The ReBalance Bath programme, now live for bookings on Bath BID’s Welcome to Bath website, includes many free events and taster sessions alongside luxury spa hotel packages and bookable activities. Centred around the seven pillars of wellness: physical, mental, social, financial, spiritual, vocational and environmental, highlights include a launch event on Tuesday 7 February at Walcot House, celebrating and exploring Bath’s future as a wellness city.

With other events ranging from laughter yoga, motivational and wellness talks and a kintsugi workshop to a men’s mental health talk, a lifestyle reset package and a love your dog walk day, you can choose your own route to connecting with your healthier self.

Local girl, former skeleton racer and Olympic gold medallist Amy Williams MBE is ReBalance Bath’s Ambassador and she will be speaking at the festival’s launch event on 7 February, as well as hosting several of her own events including a talk at Topping & Co. on her new book Talent to Triumph – a book that guides us through the entire sporting journey, using her own experiences and those of some of Britain’s greatest athletes. welcometobath.co.uk/rebalance-bath-wellbeing-festival/

Naples in one of Italy’s most exciting and innovative wine regions. The proprietors of family-run estate I Favati have selected the finest vineyards in which to nurture this region’s unique, indigenous varietals. There will be drinks on arrival at 7.30pm, followed by a four-course dinner. Matching wines will accompany each course. £78 per person. laterra.co.uk

BATH ART FAIR

25 February, 10am–6pm; 26 February, 10am–5pm n Bath Pavilion

Bringing together over 90 of the most innovative and exciting professional independent artists from all over the country and Europe. Find original paintings in all manner of media, vibrant and extraordinary. Prices are competitive with limited edition prints starting from £30 and original paintings from £99. Tickets £7 or £8 on the door. bathartfair.co.uk

REAL BIBLE BELIEVERS :

TALK LED BY DR GENE KIM

28 February, 6.30–9.30pm n Roper Theatre, Hayesfield Girls’ School

A talk by Dr Gene Kim from Real Bible Believers | Preaching and Teaching. Parking available at Hayesfield School, Brougham Hayes (5–7 minute walk away from Hayesfield). Free event. biblebelievers.co.uk

Bath Film Society

IN THE HOUSE

10 February, 7.30pm n BRLSI

Middle-aged, caustic Germain teaches literature at the École Gustave Flaubert, in an unnamed French town, where he takes a young writer under his wing –triggering some unforseen circumstances.

THE BREADWINNER

24 February, 7.30pm n BRLSI

The Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon co-produced this engaging feature set during the first (1996–2001) period of Taliban rule, in which Afghan life is seen through the eyes of 11- year-old Parvana, who must disguise herself as a boy to support the family after her father is unjustly arrested.

To join Bath Film Society, contact the Membership Secretary: mail@bathfilmsociety.org.uk | bathfilmsociety.org.uk

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The Arts Society Bath

Invites you to join our March lecture

What really happened in the Bateau Lavoir? Picasso in 1900s Paris

The poverty, crowds, artists and performers of Paris transformed Picasso from a precocious, talented teenager into a charismatic leader of the young Turks. Together with his intensely disturbing “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon”, he almost single-handedly unleashed the 20th century's cultural revolution.

Lecturer: Hilary Guise

On Monday 6 March 2023 at 11.30

At the Widcombe Social Club and Live streamed on Zoom

To book a place, as a guest, (£10 in venue or £7 on Zoom) and for payment details please contact us on bath@theartssociety.org by Friday 3rd March

We welcome new members, to learn more please visit our website: https://www.theartssocietybath.com

Looking Ahead

U3A MONTHLY TALK: SPACE EXPLORATION –OUR PLACE IN SPACE

2 March n Bath Pavilion, doors at 9.45am for coffee | 10.30am start

Talk led by Jo Richardson, who is an ASERO – UK Space Ambassador. Admission is free for members but a donation of £2 for non-members. If you join U3A in Bath at the meeting then your admission fee is refunded. u3ainbath.uk

GUS CASELY-HAYFORD: MAKING A MUSEUM, CRAFTING A NEW V&A FOR EAST LONDON

2 March, 7pm n Holburne Museum

Gus Casely-Hayford, Director of V&A East, will talk about one of the world’s most significant new museum projects, comprising of two sister sites currently under construction in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London. As a platform for new kinds of creative excellence, V&A East will strive to shift the canon and celebrate work that demonstrates the dynamism and complexity of global creativity, highlighting under-represented movements and voices. £15. holburne.org

NATURALLY SCENTED SOAP WORKSHOP

3 March, 9.30am–4.30pm n Iford Manor Kitchen

Learn to make traditional cold process, vegan soap using natural ingredients, under the tutelage of Cat Lannin from Herbal Harmony. Make and take home two different soaps (approx. 10–12 bars). A comprehensive and fun day out. A two course a la carte lunch from Iford Manor Kitchen is included. ifordmanor.co.uk/workshop/soap

HELLEBORES GARDEN OPEN DAY

5 March, 2–4pm n Kapunda, Southstoke Lane, Bath

A stunning display as seen on the BBC’s Gardeners’ World with plants for sale. Tea and homemade cakes available. £5 entry; Supporting Dorothy House and The Wessex MS Therapy Centre. kapundaplants.co.uk

THE ARTS SOCIETY BATH, MARCH LECTURE:

PICASSO IN 1900S PARIS

6 March, 11.30am n Widcombe Social Club, Lower Widcombe Hill / Zoom

Hilary Guisegives a lecture on how the poverty, crowds, artists and performers of Paris transformed Picasso from a precocious, talented teenager into a charismatic leader of the young Turks. To book a place as a guest (£10 in venue, £7 on Zoom) and for payment details, contact the society on bath@theartssociety.org by Friday 3 March. theartssocietybath.com

BATH DECORATIVE ANTIQUES FAIR

9–11 March n Bath Pavilion

Heralding Spring in Bath, the celebrated Bath Decorative Antiques Fair returns to The Pavilion with a bevy of regular and debut exhibitors who will deck their stands to surprise and enchant with alluring decorative and country house furniture and accessories for the home and garden. Tickets at bathdecorativeantiquesfair.co.uk

HELLEBORES GARDEN OPEN DAY

12 March, 2–4pm n Kapunda, Southstoke Lane, Bath The second of Kapunda’s Hellebore Open Garden Days; a stunning display as seen on the BBC’s Gardeners’ World with plants for sale. Tea and homemade cakes available. £5 entry; supporting Dorothy House and The Wessex MS Therapy Centre. kapundaplants.co.uk

LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WITH BARBARA HANNIGAN

13 March, 7pm n Bath Forum

As a singer, there’s nothing Barbara Hannigan can’t do, and as a conductor she drives straight to the places that other musicians wouldn’t dare. She’s been called ‘an artist who shoots straight for the heart and never misses’, and here the LSO’s Artistic Associate stars as both conductor and vocalist in a concert charged with wonder. Join the LSO as they perform blissful works from Mahler and Messiaen, presented by Bristol Beacon. Tickets from £15 (limited tickets at £10 for under 26s) available at bristolbeacon.org

EELS: LOCKDOWN HURRICANE

28 March, 6.30pm n Bath Forum

A musical project that weds a rich variety of off-kilter pop influences with deeply personal lyrics often obsessing over the darker sides of human experience, Eels is the rubric used by singer, songwriter, and musician Mark Oliver Everett (aka E) for the music he creates with a rotating group of collaborators. Tickets £35 (plus booking fee) available at bathforum.co.uk n