things to do in May 5

Feast

This free entry event is a feast for the senses, featuring some of the region’s finest food and drink producers, as well as exciting entertainment for the whole family. Sample the very best in local and international cuisine, from artisan cheeses and freshly baked bread to spicy curries and indulgent desserts. Sip on delicious wines and craft beers, or indulge in a refreshing cocktail or two.

Laugh

The Wells Comedy Festival returns for a seventh year, bringing a ‘weekend-long comedy jamboree’ (The Guardian) with dozens of comedians descending on the city across the bank holiday weekend of 26 –28 May. Shows this year include a live recording of Richard Herring’s Leicester Square Theatre Podcast, Never Mind The Buzzcocks regular Jamali Maddix, triple-threat Rosie Jones (LiveAtTheApollo) and Britain’s GotTalent finalist Nabil Abdulrashid. More familiar faces return with the likes of Mark Watson, Paul Foot and Spencer Jones bringing their newest shows to Wells, plus many more.

• All shows on sale at: wellscomfest.com

Learn

On 25 May at 6pm, celebrate Alliance Française’s 140th birthday and watch Edmond at its open-air cineclub at Millennium Square.

If you are longing for the cultural experience of being in France, you don’t need to wait for your holidays. There is something for everyone at Alliance Française Bristol, whatever your level. If you want to improve your vocab and grammar then join its popular intensive courses. For four weeks, a French teacher will welcome a small group to rejuvenate their French language skills in the company of enthusiastic learners. Alliance Française is holding an enrolment night online on 9 May. Whether you are a beginner, rusty speaker or a confident one, get in touch!

• Contact Audrey: 07903 821655; info@afbristol.org.uk; afbristol.org.uk

The South Glos Food Festival is not just about food and drink, go along and enjoy live music and activities for kids. With so much to see and taste, the South Glos Food Festival is a must-visit for foodies, families, and anyone who loves a great day out.

• For more information, visit: southglosfoodfest.co.uk

Party

One of Bristol’s oldest health and wellbeing stores, Wild Oats, is hosting its first-ever street party on Monday 29 May. The bank holiday event starts at 11am with children’s entertainment and is set to feature live music from Irish folk duo Razzomo, fresh smoothies from Wild Oats, a bar from Wiper and True, a Designers’ Market, plus much more. The event is free to enter and finishes at 5pm.

• For more information about Wild Oats, visit: woats.co.uk

Dance

The headliner at this year’s Shindig Festival (25-28 May) is a firm family favourite –the dance-pop legend, Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge, famous for such hits as We Are Family, GreatestDancer, LostInMusic and ThinkingOfYou. Other well-known names include satirical news reporter (and comedy genius), Jonathan Pie; London post-punk band, Warmduscher; the original queen of reggae music Dawn Penn; artist, producer, remixer, DJ and founder of Phantasy, Erol Alkan; top dog in the bass heavyatmosphere of Britain’s reggae dancehalls and BBC regular, David Rodigan; one of the most celebrated and accomplished DJs in Britain, Norman Jay MBE; and BBC 6 music’s, Huey Morgan!

• Dillington Estate, Whitelackington, Ilminster, TA19 9DT. Book your tickets at: shindigfestival.co.uk