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The Cave Art of Lascaux: a Virtual Reality Experience n Throughout April, Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Step back in time 21,000 years and visit the incredible Stone Age cave art of Lascaux in immersive 3D. This world heritage site in the Dordogne, France, was discovered in 1940 by two teenagers. It features etched and painted images large and small, of animals, mysterious symbols and abstract elements. The site itself has been closed to the public since 1963. Now, using the latest technology, you can ‘visit’ the caves on your own doorstep. bristolmuseums.org.uk

Bach by Candlelight n 5 April, 7.30pm, St George's Bristol Bristol Ensemble is joined by the virtuoso pianist Andrei Gavrilov to perform an allBach concert in the atmospheric setting of a candlelit St George’s Bristol. The programme features two of Bach's most famous keyboard concertos, along with the exquisite Air On The G String. Tickets £10 to £30 from 0117 929 4929 or online at: stgeorgesbristol.co.uk

God's Creatures n Until 6 April, Watershed

God’s Creatures is the critically acclaimed drama from co-directors Saela Davis and Anna Rose Holmer set on the coast of Ireland. In a windswept fishing village, a mother (Emily Watson) is torn between protecting her beloved son (Paul Mescall) and her own sense of right and wrong. A lie she tells to cover for him rips apart their family and close-knit community. Exquisitely written and fiercely acted by a stellar cast, God’s Creatures is a tense and emotional epic masterfully spearheading sidelined mothers, wives and women as a whole. This is arguably Watson’s most compelling piece of work to date. watershed.co.uk

Elles Bailey n 15 April, Trinity Centre

Bristol-based singer-songwriter and band leader, Elles Bailey has powered her way to the forefront of the British blues and roots scene. In 2021, the smoky-voiced, human dynamo was named UK Blues Artist of the Year for the second year in a row. Never pulling punches, Bailey’s latest album, Shining in the Half Light, delivers knockout blows with a fire, maturity, and soulfulness that is brought to life in her visceral live shows. trinitybristol.org.uk

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A Night at the Movies n 15 April, St George’s Bristol

A thrilling evening of all-time great film scores, from Golden Age classics like LawrenceofArabia and RichardIII, the heat and dust of TheBigCountry and The Good, TheBad, andtheUgly, the glamour of JamesBond, the magic of HarryPotter and – from a long time ago and a galaxy far, far away – StarWars. stgeorgesbristol.co.uk

Sudanese cookery class with Negla n 19 April, Coexist Community Kitchen

Migrateful is an award-winning charity which supports asylum-seekers, refugees and migrants in their journey to integration and employment. The charity does this by preparing them to lead cookery classes where they teach their traditional cuisine, culture and stories. Chef Negla will teach delicious, authentic Sudanese dishes followed by a sitdown meal. Warm and easy, like being with family. migrateful.org

Russell Howard n 19 –23 April, Bristol Hippodrome

Russell Howard, “one of the world’s top comedians” (Sunday Times) is back for a brand new live tour of the UK in 2023. As we reel from one global crisis to the next, join Russell, ‘the uplifting Comedy King’, as he puts the world to rights in his own uniquely hilarious way. atgtickets.com

The Vintage Bazaar n 22 April, The Cheese & Grain

Visiting The Spring Vintage Bazaar in Frome, Somerset is a wonderful way to blow away the winter cobwebs and indulge in a bit of eco-friendly retail therapy. At this unique event you can purchase from some of the country’s best dealers in vintage textiles, decorative antiques and French brocante as well as a handpicked selection of designer makers. The event takes place at the Cheese and Grain, which is right in the middle of the town with ample parking outside. Doors open at 9am until 2pm. thevintagebazaar.co.uk

Slapstick Festival: Victor/Victoria n 22 April, Watershed

As part of Slapstick Festival, Jazz Age Paris is the setting for this quadruple Oscar-winning screwball musical comedy, part derived from a 1933 script, in which Julie Andrews plays a down-on-her-luck opera singer who is persuaded by a gay drag artist friend (Robert Preston) to pretend to be a man pretending to be a woman to get high-paying work as a female impersonator in a nightclub.

Bristol Film Festival: Shakespeare in Love n 23 April, Clifton Observatory

The historic Clifton Observatory plays host to Bristol Film Festival’s Spirit Of Cinema screenings, which pair classic films with great gin-based drinks in partnership with its friends and local distilling legends Six O’Clock Gin. The festival is at the Observatory on St. George’s Day for films inspired by great English writers. Its final film of the evening is Shakespeare In Love

The romcom reimagining of Shakespeare’s life won seven Oscars, and cleverly blends in several Shakespearean storylines into a merry misadventure through Elizabethan London. bristolfilmfestival.com

Gold Buying Event n 24 April, MercuryBristolGrandHotel

Russell Lane are holding a gold buying event at the Clifton Suite in the Mercury Bristol Grand Hotel on 24 April from 9.30am –5pm. The jewellers are looking to purchase gold, whether it be intact or broken with an immediate cash offer. For more information, visit: russell-lane.co.uk

Coronation Celebration n 26 April –6 May, Grey-Harris & Co.

Grey-Harris & Co. celebrates the coronation of King Charles III with an exhibition in late April, based in Clifton. Their extensive Victorian premises are unique in that they are one of the principal traditional silversmiths and jewellers in the West of England. The works on display are of immediate association to the present and previous English coronations, including a lifetimes collection of royal souvenirs and artworks spanning over 400 years in date. One particular item of note is the 30ft hand panorama, that depicts the coronation procession of King George IV (r.1820-1830) and dates to 1821. The procession is presented in 133 numbered scenes in etching and aquatint with hand colouring and dates to 1821. Another item on display will be the remarkable William IV cut-glass sceptre surmounted by a cross pattée, hallmarked William Neal, London 1833. greyharris.co.uk

Bristol Folk Festival n 28 –30 April, various locations

The UK’s best-loved folk artists take to stages across the city alongside a taste of the world, and the best of the west. Bristol Folk Festival returns from 28 –30 April with headliners including Eliza Carthy, Angeline Morrison, Fay Hield, Lady Maisery, Nick Hart and Longest John’s. Bristol Cathedral, Trinity, Bristol Folk House, St George’s Bristol and The Architect will be the main venues for this year’s programme. Keep an eye out for more concerts and ceilidhs to be announced for the Glass Studio at St George’s and Bristol Folk House. bristolfolkfestival.org

Gina Larner n 28 April, The Louisiana

Gina Larner is a singer/songwriter from Brighton, whose original songs are a mixture of country/pop-rock, with reviews describing her as having “bewitching folky tones and weaving an intoxicating spell of guitar...” As an established artist, Gina has opened for country/rock icon KT Tunstall, alongside Ronan Keating at the Coca Cola arena. Gina has also joined Emily Capell and Sound of the Sirens on their album tours up and down the country. thelouisiana.net n