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Brush Party 26 July – 20 September

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Get creative and experience a great night out that you’ll be talking about for weeks! It’s all about fun! Get yourself a drink from the bar, settle down to your canvas and unleash your inner Van Gogh! No painting experience required! It doesn’t matter if you haven’t picked up a paintbrush since school, our artist will walk you through creating your masterpiece. You’ll be delighted as your blank canvas transforms in just a few hours, made all the better by good company, music, and a glass of wine or two!

Candlelight: Beethoven’s Best Works 27 July & 11 August

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  • Type of event: in person
  • Date: 27 July & 11 August
  • Time: 7 pm or  9 pm
  • Location: Bristol museum and art gallery
  • Meeting point: n/a (30 minutes before performance) 
  • Cost: From £20
  • Booking instructions: book online

Whether you’re looking for a beautifully unique classical music performance or a romantic candlelit experience, this performance is for you. You don’t need to know all things Beethoven to enjoy the evening, simply sit back and savour the stunning atmosphere and pieces you’ll hear. (more…)

The Gin & Rum festival 30 & 31 July

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  • Type of event: In-person
  • Date: 30th & 31st July
  • Time: 12.30 pm – 10.45 pm
  • Location: St George’s
  • Meeting point: n/a
  • Cost: £15
  • Booking instructions: book online

The UK’s largest gin & rum festival tour is coming to Bristol! If you’re thirsty for knowledge or just want to party the night away, the Gin and Rum (more…)

Bristol Craft Beer Festival 30 July – 1 August

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  • Type of event: In-person
  • Date: 30th July – 1st August
  • Time: 11.30 am – 11 pm
  • Location: Harbourside
  • Meeting point: n/a
  • Cost: £49 – £115
  • Booking instructions: book online

A celebration of brewing culture in Bristol and beyond, the Bristol Craft Beer Festival will feature a huge variety of the world’s finest beers from local breweries, alongside national and international big hitters. Plus local food outlets and live music from the finest local DJs, across two days. The festival returns to Lloyds Amphitheatre for 2021. (more…)

Shakespeare Undone! A Theatrical Walking Tour 30 July – 8 August

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  • Type of event: in person
  • Date: 30 July – 8 August
  • Time: Various
  • Location: Various
  • Meeting point:  Starts outside of M Shed, Princes Wharf, Gas Ferry Road
  • Cost: £17
  • Booking instructions: book online
 

Shakespeare Undone! is an immersive experience that takes you on a theatrical journey. Discovered amongst Bristol’s forgotten memorabilia, the Natural Theatre Company has ‘unearthed’ an early work of Shakespeare, written when Will was a young whippersnapper. This unpublished play features early sketches of his most iconic characters, first drafts of famous scenes…and just a little bit of nonsense.

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Grand Series with The Grand Appeal – 31 July

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  • Type of event: online
  • Date: on demand
  • Time: on demand
  • Location: Online
  • Meeting point: n/a
  • Cost: £15
  • Booking instructions: Grand Series | The Grand Appeal

Whether you decide to swim, cycle or run, pick a sport and go the distance for Bristol Children’s Hospital. Anyone can take part, anywhere and at any time. Plus, if you’re feeling brave, you can take on all three events. Once you’ve signed up for your sponsored swim, run, or cycle, our fundraising team will be on hand to support you throughout your training and cheer you on to the virtual finish line!

LGBTQ+ Faces of Bristol at the Tobacco Factory Now – 7 August

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LGBTQ+ Faces of Bristol was founded in July 2020 by local Bristol photographer Karen Freer. The project aims to empower the LGBTQ+ community in Bristol, by ensuring that everyone has positive representation. The project showcases the many people in Bristol via photographic portraits.

Terrarium Workshop 7 August

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n this session you will be learning the fundamentals of terrarium making, the step by step process and how to keep your self-sustaining ecosystems healthy. All of the equipment, materials, plants and mosses will be provided! Light refreshments will be available and all attendees will receive 10% off one plant from Fancy Plants to spend after the workshop.

Bristol Avon Gorge Abseil 7 August

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Take on the challenge of descending down Bristol’s Avon Gorge rock face while raising vital funds to support bereaved children!

Join us with JT Expeditions on the 7th August where you’ll step over the edge and take in the breath taking views of the River Avon and the Gorge before making the descent of 27m.

Walk on the Wildside 10 August

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A walk around Stoke Park with Steve England, learning about the trees, plants and wildlife that appears at this time of year throughout the different habitats we encounter. On this circular walk, we will take a look at our local wildlife, learn the interesting facts about its birds, mammals, critters and creatures. We will learn all about the plants & flowers, hedgerows, field species & trees that make up our estate, and maybe have some practical plants knowledge, hedgerow snacks and creative tree uses thrown in along the way!