Life Drawing in Bristol every Thursday

Quick info:

This relaxed life drawing class takes place in Stokes Croft, Bristol on a weekly basis. The class socially distanced, and have a different live model each week who will take a variation of poses for you to draw. You can focus on whatever you like, bring whatever drawing materials you like.

Veronica Ryan at Spike Island Now – 5 September

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  • Type of event: In-Person
  • Date: Now – 5th September
  • Time: 12pm-4pm
  • Location: Spike Island
  • Meeting point: n/a
  • Cost: Free
  • Booking instructions:

A major exhibition of new works by British artist Veronica Ryan (b. 1956, Montserrat). Supported by The Freelands Foundation, this is Ryan’s largest and most ambitious exhibition in the UK to date. (more…)

Rock and Roll Bristol Walking Tour 27 June – 5 September

Quick info:

  • Type of event: in person
  • Date: 27 June & 5 September
  • Time: 6 pm or  8 pm
  • Location: Various
  • Meeting point: N/A 
  • Cost: £6-£8
  • Booking instructions: book online via email

A fun walk around Bristol’s iconic music venues, past and present, and tales of the famous bands that played them. Advance Bookings are required.

‘Introducing Stencil Art’ Spray Sessions with Where The Wall 26 June – 18 December

Quick info:

  • Type of event: in person
  • Date: 26 June onwards
  • Time: 2 pm – 3 pm
  • Location: 80 Stokes Croft BS1 3QY
  • Meeting point: n/a
  • Cost: £15
  • Booking instructions: book online

 

You’ll be introduced to stencil art from the very beginnings of recorded-human history, to the modern day with Banksy art. Just what did inspire him to become so impressive at stencil art in a world of graffiti art in Bristol? These sessions are a great way to spray street art, “get your hands on the cans” and take home some self-sprayed artwork, using our water-based spray paints and laser cut stencils. (A2 artwork size which is 59cm by 42cm).

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Varekai (Wherever) with RWA Now – 1 October

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The RWA are taking a selection of vibrant and colourful artworks from their permanent collection to community venues across Bristol, as a pop-up exhibition, during the time that the RWA building is closed for renovation. The title, Varekai, is a Romani word meaning ‘wherever’. It comes from one of the paintings in the exhibition which depicts Le Cirque du Soleil performing a show of the same name. The exhibition comprises eight paintings that all have great energy, vibrancy and a distinct sense of the outdoors about them.

IN PROGRESS at The Royal Photographic Society Now – 24 October

Quick info:

  • Type of event: In-Person
  • Date: Now – 24th October
  • Time: 10am-5pm
  • Location: Arnos vale
  • Meeting point: n/a
  • Cost: Free
  • Booking instructions: In Progress (rps.org)

IN PROGRESS presents a collection of solo shows by five of today’s most innovative photographers and photo-based artists. The exhibition places emphasis on each of the artist’s individual projects, motivations, and creative practices, and intentionally refrains from linking them to an overarching theme or idea.

Summer Sounds at Avon valley Wildlife park 2 July – 21 August

Quick info:

  • Type of event: in person
  • Date: 2th July onwards
  • Time: 10 am – 10 pm
  • Location: Avon Valley Wildlife park
  • Meeting point: n/a
  • Cost: £15-£20
  • Booking instructions: book online

We are bringing nights back to life this Summer with live music filled weekends in July and August.  Our event field is opening for a series of gigs with an outdoor stage and spacious arena packed with festival vibes. Summer Sounds has an eclectic line up with something for everyone to come and enjoy. 

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Bristol Pride 10 July

Quick info:

  • Type of event: In-person & online
  • Date: 10 July
  • Time: 
  • Location: Castle Park
  • Meeting point: n/a
  • Cost: Free
  • Booking instructions: n/a

Pride Day will take place on Saturday 10th July and this year will be held in Castle Park, it will be a day that will focus on bringing people back together. The LGBT+ community and its allies have spent so much time apart over the last year, 

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Sounds of Sudan: Nabra + Ligeti Quartet 10 July

Quick info:

  • Type of event: in person
  • Date: 10 July
  • Time: 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm
  • Location: St.George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR
  • Meeting point: n/a
  • Cost: £13.50
  • Booking instructions: book online

Sounds of Sudan is an exciting, brand new collaboration between the Bristol based oud duo Nabra and one of the UK’s leading contemporary ensembles the Ligeti String Quartet. With songs from Khartoum, Omdurman, Darfur –

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Bedminster’s Secret Gardens 10 & 11 July

Quick info:

  • Type of event: In-person
  • Date: 10th & 11th July
  • Time: 12pm – 5pm
  • Location: Various
  • Meeting point: Riverside Garden Centre
  • Cost: £2
  • Booking instructions: Pick up guide here

Blooming Bedminster is about all things green, the gardens might be small, but they’re perfectly formed! Get inspiration, enter a world of plants and see creative, productive and (more…)