Puppeteering at the Bristol Festival of Puppetry, starting on Friday. National and international artists will come to Bristol, with shows, films, talks and exhibitions taking place at the Tobacco Factory, Brewery Theatre and on North Street. www.puppetplace.org/festival

Pirating on the cobbles of King Street as Treasure Island comes to the last week of its swashbuckling run in Bristol this summer. Catch this show while you still can. www.bristololdvic.org.uk/treasureisland

Breakfasting in a new pop-up cafe, which is open from today until Friday at 40 Alfred Place, Kingsdown (www.facebook.com/40alfredplace). Serving pastries from Hart’s Bakery, homemade cakes and Extract Coffee. www.hartsbakery.co.uk

Viewing paintings and sculptures at Bristol’s newest art gallery, The Incident Room at The Island (below), founded by artist Layne Arlina. The first exhibition, Urban Portrayal, runs until Wednesday. the-incident-room.blogspot.com

Spectating as an away fan at the Memorial Stadium on Tuesday for the first time as Bristol Rovers take on the mighty Watford in the first round of the Carling Cup. Come on you Orns! www.bristolrovers.co.uk