ZEITGEIST

Sara Pascoe

Laugh

Heralding the return of live comedy, supersonic stars such as Simon Amstell, Sara Pascoe, Dara O’Briain and Nish Kumar are set to delight at this year’s special edition Bristol Comedy Garden.

This summer's reimagined event, running from 2 –6 June, swaps Big Top tent for an open air spectacle on The Downs with a series of open-air, socially-distanced and truly magnificent shows. The specifically redesigned event will continue to present the absolute best in stand up comedy in a safe, enjoyable and socially distanced environment. The shows are selling fast so grab your tickets while you can!

• bristolcomedygarden.co.uk

Admire

A Picture of Health is a group exhibition of eleven contemporary women photographers from The Hyman Collection who have responded to subjects of health and wellbeing. Featuring autobiographical perspectives to social commentaries on wider society, the exhibition touches upon a variety of timely subjects, as those throughout the world are united by the effects of the current pandemic. Closing on 13 June, catch it while you can!

• arnolfini.org.uk

Image: Wish You Were Here 1. Le Cake Walk: Rob This England Heather Agyepong

5

top things to do in JUNE

Celebrate

It’s Father’s Day on 20 June and if you’re looking to buy sustainably and spend locally, look no further than Ecomofo –a new West Country start-up specialising in sustainable male grooming products. Ecomofo’s Laboratory Perfumes are incredible smelling fragrances made in the UK using sociallyconscious, environmentally-friendly and cruelty-free ingredients. Each scent costs £70.

• ecomofo.com

Support

The RWA has launched an online donation campaign with Art Happens, a crowdfunding platform run by Art Fund, hoping to raise £20k to create a family space and a community space encouraging more visitors to enjoy and create art. The Help Us Create an Art Space for All appeal focuses on the renovation of the historic basement area into a vibrant, new space for visitors to create their own works of art, inspired by exhibitions in the upstairs galleries.

The public is encouraged to donate from as little as £5 up to £995 in return for exclusive art rewards, which include a dinner with celebrity artist, Grayson Perry, which will help to complete the final stage of the RWA's major re-launch in February 2022. The campaign closes at midnight on 17 June 2021.

• rwa.org.uk

Rock n’ Roll

The Beatles playing in Bristol

A brand new rock ‘n’ roll walking tour around Bristol has been created by a former promoter, manager and performer, who has played a prevalent part in the local band scene since 1989. With Bristol having such an iconic music history, John decided to write a walk that will take in the classic venues of the past like The Dug Out Club, where the Bristol Sound started in the 1980s; The Granary, where the likes of Iron Maiden, Dire Straits and Slade played their early shows; and the famous Bamboo Club, where Bob Marley performed in the 1970s. The walk also visits The Fleece, The Louisiana, the Hippodrome, Bristol Beacon, and Massive Attack's former club. Throughout the trail, walkers will see vintage posters and photos from famous shows outside each venue.

The walks will run every Sunday at 2pm from June onwards. Running time is approximately two hours and the walk runs from Park Row to Cabot Circus. Private walks are also available on a date to suit. Tickets cost £8/£6. Advance bookings only. ■ • facebook.com/bristolrockandrollwalkingtour; fabulous208@hotmail.com