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What’s on in July Creating Carmen at Ham Farm Festival
Texas is set to play at ValleyFest
The Colston Statue: What Next? n Throughout July, M Shed A year on since the Edward Colston statue was removed during protests in the centre of Bristol, the city is being asked what should happen to it next. The exhibit is part of a temporary display with a survey drafted by the We Are Bristol History Commission, canvassing citizens’ views on the future of the statue. The statue itself sits alongside a selection of placards from the Black Lives Matter protest of that day as well as a timeline of key events. bristolmuseums.org.uk Global Carnival: A Cultural Evolution n 3 July, 5pm, online event The team behind one of Bristol’s most loved public events, St Pauls Carnival, is bringing together organisers and performers from London’s Notting Hill, and the carnivals of the Caribbean islands of St Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago, for a panel discussion. The online event will explore the evolution of Carnival and feature exclusive performances from representatives of the different carnivals. This one-off occasion will be streamed on the day that St Pauls Carnival is traditionally held in Bristol. stpaulscarnival.net Bristol Pride Festival n 3 July – 16 July, at various venues Although Pride Day and the parade march has been postponed to later this year, Bristol Pride Festival will feature a programme of events that will span two weeks. Look out for a spectacular new drag cabaret night on 9 July with headline performances from Divina de Campo and Tia Kofi from RuPaul’s Drag 30 THE BRISTOL MAGAZINE
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Race UK as well as favourites from across the circuit, a comedy night on 15 July, theatre events and Queer Vision Film Festival. bristolpride.co.uk Pride: Cocktail Masterclasses n 8, 10 & 11 July, Harvey Nichols Bristol To celebrate Pride and raise money for StonewallUK, Harvey Nichols Bristol is hosting a series of ticketed cocktail masterclasses at The Second Floor Bar on 8, 10 and 11 July 2021, priced at £30 per person. Guests can explore the finest creative cocktail concoctions with tastings, demonstrations, and the chance to recreate their own favourite tipples – perfect for beginners and professionals alike. Visit Harvey Nichols’ website for tickets. harveynichols.com 80 Years of the Atlantic Charter n 16 – 18 July, at various venues in Bristol Affirming our historic friendship with the USA and celebrating modern, global, and forward-thinking Britain, Bristol will host celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the Atlantic Charter. The event will see Royal Navy ships visit the city’s harbour, the Band of the Royal Marines performing and a celebration dinner attended by US officials and the First Sea Lord. bristolaffiliationhmspwls.com Creating Carmen at Ham Farm Festival n 25 July, Mangotsfield Ham Farm Festival – set to be a true community music festival – is welcoming music lovers to its half-acre garden in Mangotsfield. On 25 July, look out for
Creating Carmen – a concert-play with Spanish music by the CarmenCo trio. The plot: Prosper Mérimée is struggling with his latest novella, when his leading character, Carmen, appears in his study, larger than life, with a band of musicians in tow and chaos in her wake. Prepare for a fun-filled evening of fantasy, comedy and tremendous Spanish music and book your tickets in advance. hamfarmfestival.com ValleyFest 2021 n 29 July – 1 August, Chew Valley Lake Valley Fest, the best-tasting music festival in the South West, is going ahead. The festival is welcoming huge headliners such as Texas, Deacon Blue and Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Culinary heroes will be cooking up a storm, day and night, in the spectacular open-sided feasting tipis. Look out for Great British Bake Off stars Chetna Makan and Briony May Williams; Josh Eggleton from the Michelin-starred Pony and Trap; Rob Howell from Root; and lots more. Expect treats, beats and plenty to eat, with lots of Somerset style and sizzle. valleyfest.co.uk Clifton Green Squares & Secret Gardens n 31 July, around Clifton Visit the fascinating communal private gardens hidden begind Clifton’s elegant terraces, open for one day only due to the pandemic. Tickets cost £5, which includes access for one adult to all open gardens. Free for ages 16 and under (accompanied). Enjoy refreshments and entertainment in some of the gardens. Keep an eye on Clifton Green Squares & Secret Gardens’ website for opening times and updates. gssg-bristol.com
