WHAT’S ON

Temple Cloud Circus Festival

Amy Helm at The Louisiana

Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork

n Throughout June Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork offers high quality training in the heart of Clifton. Founded in 1986, it runs a variety of different courses including: monthly holistic massage introductions for beginners; professional training in holistic, remedial and sports massage and Indian head massage; varied CPD workshops for qualified therapists; and a low cost graduate massage clinic every Thursday. bristolmassage.co.uk

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experienc

n Throughout June, Propyard Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience invites visitors to step into more than 300 of Van Gogh’s sketches, drawings, and paintings by using floor-to-ceiling digital projections, made possible by state-of-the-art video mapping technology. vangoghexpo.com

Creating Spaces 2022

n Until 31 July, The Gardens at Miserden In conjunction with the owners of Miserden, members of the Cotswold Sculptors Association –professionals, semiprofessionals and keen amateurs from as far afield as Northumberland, London and Cornwall –are showcasing their work at an exhibition at The Gardens at Miserden. Visitors can enjoy figurative and abstract in bronze, glass, metals, ceramics, stone, resins and multi-medium. The exhibition is open Wednesdays to Sundays –all art is for sale. cotswoldsculptorsassociation.com

Bristol Craft Beer Festival

n 10 –11 June, Harbourside Bristol After a sell-out 2021 festival, Bristol Craft Beer Festival is back on the harbour celebrating all things craft beer in the summer sun. Expect banging beers from the best breweries from Bristol and beyond; a feast from the city’s finest independent kitchens and culinary talent; and a curated line-up of headliner DJ acts. bristolcraftbeerfestival.co.uk

Temple Cloud Circus Festival

n 10 –12 June, Temple Cloud, BS39 5BX An exciting new mini-festival is shining a spotlight on the therapeutic benefits of circus for mental health. This unique family-friendly festival will feature a specially created performance called ‘Labyrinth’ that explores real-life stories of healing through circus. The festival also includes a one-off evening gig featuring the band Kangaroo Moon with a host of professional aerialists and a showcase of talent from the Temple Cloud youth circus school. Members of the public will also have an opportunity to try aerial activity for themselves. templecloudcircus.com

AfroFest

n 11 June, Trinity Centre Following a successful debut in 2019, AfroFest is set to return to Bristol this month. Showcasing African culture through music, art, fashion, dance and more, audiences can expect to enjoy two stages hosting live bands and top DJs from Bristol and beyond. trinitybristol.org.uk

Amy Helm

n 11 June, The Louisiana Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Amy Helm’s third album, What the Flood Leaves Behind, is her most autobiographical yet, both in content and creation. With musical polyglot Josh Kaufman (whose credits range from Taylor Swift’s Folklore to the Grammy-nominated Bonny Light Horseman) producing and contributing on piano, guitar, and mandolin, the record brings Helm’s powerful, emotive vocals to the forefront of the album. thelouisiana.net

Red Hat Showcase 2022

n 11 June, Everyman Cinema Hosted at the luxurious Everyman Cinema, the Red Hat Showcase will be a night of entertainment, networking and celebration. After three years of collaboration, Red Hat Productions is excited to screen eight unique, creative and high quality stories. With everything from comedy to sci-fi to romance to noir thrillers, there is something for everyone to enjoy. redhatproductioncompany.com

Bristol Choral Society: Schubert’s Mass in A flat

n 11 June, Bristol Cathedral This summer concert with Bristol Choral Society and Hilary Campbell will be an unforgettable experience. Schubert wrote such wonderful music for singers, and this is a rare chance to hear his Mass in A flat. It's a beautiful piece, full of heart and awash with melodies. On this occasion it is coupled with

Magpie’s Nest

Aisling Bea

another lyrical, romantic piece of orchestral music which will be more familiar to some –Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture. 3choirs.org

Clifton & Hotwells Open Gardens

n 11 –12 June Visit the communal gardens and squares hidden behind the elegant terraces of Clifton and Hotwells, with home made refreshments, stalls and entertainments including performances by the Gert Lush Choir and the Tobacco Factory Singers. Organised by Green Squares and Secret Gardens, this is a rare opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of Clifton village and enjoy the beautiful formal gardens, woodlands and wild gardens most of which are rarely open to the public. There will be a variety of refreshments and activities, including talks, conducted walks and a tree trail. gssg-bristol.com

Magpie's Nest

n 12 June, Windmill Hill City Farm The Nest Collective’s one-day festival celebrating the finest folk and roots music from around the world. Wander from stage to stage with music all around you, seeking out familiar sounds and discovering new favourites. See what treasures you might find at the Magpie’s Nest. thenestcollective.co.uk

Nick Mulvey

n 13 June, The Fleece Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present a live performance from Mercury Prizenominated artist Nick Mulvey at The Fleece. This unique event celebrates the release of the acclaimed artist and songwriter’s new album New Mythology released on 10 June via Fiction. thefleece.co.uk

Mamma Mia!

n 14 June –2 July, Bristol Hippodrome Join the Bristol Hippodrome at Mamma Mia! and enjoy the ultimate feel-good factor at the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smashhit musical. Set on a Greek island paradise, a

Bristol Comedy Garden

n 15 –19 June, The Downs Big names have been announced to perform at this year’s special birthday edition of Bristol Comedy Garden heading to The Downs from 15 –19 June.

The arena-filling guv’nor himself Al Murray, Netflix star Joel Domett, Perfect Sounds’ James Acaster, Taskmaster’s Phil Wang, This Way Up’s Aisling Bea and The Mash Report’s Nish Kumar will all be guaranteeing a glorious celebration of ten years of laughter in the city. Don’t miss Have I Got News For You regular Sindhu Vee, QI’s resident dunderhead

story of love, friendship and identity is told through the timeless songs of ABBA. Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they’ll never forget. atgtickets.com

Suspension Theatre presents Sugar?

n 16 & 17 June, The Wardrobe Theatre Through a blend of verbatim theatre, physical storytelling, original music and live and recorded sound, Suspension Theatre presents Sugar?: a patchwork of utterly hilarious, painfully relatable and beautifully told stories from people not too far from our doorsteps. At a time when homelessness figures in Bristol are at an all-time high, Suspension Theatre shares the stories which often go unheard. tobaccofactorytheatres.com

IBT WILDNESS

n 17 –19 June, in and around Bristol IBT WILDNESS is a new programme from Bristol-based organisation In Between Time. Via evocative public and live artworks, forest diving, workshops and community gatherings, IBT goes outdoors to explore and ignite the wildness that exists in us all. Over one weekend IBT WILDNESS’s international artists, alongside the people of Bristol, invite audiences, visitors and participants into the forest, both literally and metaphorically. Find out more at: inbetweentime.co.uk

Bristol Film Festival: Four Weddings and a Funeral

n 18 June, Averys Wine Merchants Vintage Screenings pair classic films with thematically linked wine tastings to create unique evenings in the stunning setting of Averys Wine Merchants’ historic wine cellar. Following a sparkling wine reception, the film will be accompanied by a tasting of four carefully selected wines courtesy of Averys’ resident experts. This June, Richard Curtis’s seminal rom-com will be served up with wedding-friendly wines worthy of a summer celebration. bristolfilmfestival.com

Alan Davies, Father Ted star Ardal O’Hanlon, The Last Leg’s Rosie Jones, Bristol’s very own comedy superhero Mark Watson, Ventriloquism queen Nina Conti plus many more.

Alongside established names sit some of the brightest in breakthrough talent such as the multi-award winning Sikisa, fast-rising Josh Jones and the deadpan musical maestro Huge Davies all making their Comedy Garden debuts.

Good times are always guaranteed at the comedy extravaganza, with this year’s event also enjoying the welcome return of walk-up bars and street-food stalls. bristolcomedygarden.co.uk

Bristol Bach Choir: Music for Royal Occasions

n 18 June, All Saints, Clifton Bristol Bach Choir celebrates Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a majestic

Nick Mulvey is coming to The Fleece on 13 June

concert of favourite choral works associated with the Royal family. Drawing on masterpieces performed at celebratory and solemn state occasions during the Queen’s life, the concert will feature works instantly familiar alongside the lesser-known. bristolbach.org.uk

Bristol Concert Orchestra

n 19 June, St George’s Bristol Join Bristol Concert Orchestra for its summer concert with Berlioz’s Carnaval Romain, Elgar’s wonderful Enigma Variations, followed by fairies, fun and frolics in Mendelssohn’s Midsummer Night’s Dream. bristolconcertorchestra.org.uk

The Dead South

n 24 June, Marble Factory Hailing from the Canadian prairies of Saskatchewan, The Dead South have earned a strong reputation for their highenergy bluegrass and neo-folk concoction. Since the release of their debut album Good Company in 2014, the quartet has continued to hone their sound. Their latest album, Illusion & Doubt, channels the band’s passionate musicianship into striking sonic harmonies and virtuosic instrumental arrangements. bristolbeacon.org

Looking ahead

City of Bristol Choir: Songs of Celebration

n 2 July, St Mary Redcliffe Church A celebratory concert marking City of Bristol Choir's 30th anniversary season, as well as HM The Queen's Platinum Jubilee, featuring music with royal connections including Handel's Zadok The Priest, and dramatic works for choir and organ. Tickets £18 including a glass of fizz (£5 for students in full time education/under 18s) from cityofbristolchoir.org.uk

Football Festival

n 3 July, Lockleaze Sports Centre Bristol Rovers Women’s FC in partnership with Bristol Pride is launching an inaugural Football Festival. The event will consist of a gender diverse 7-a-side friendly tournament, welcoming all LGBTQ+, Transgender, Non-Binary, Intersex Players and Allies to take part. Spaces for teams will be available on a first come-first first-serve basis. Register at: bristolroverswomensfc.com