Monday-May 27: Eat Drink Bristol Fashion, Queen Square
The tipis have returned to Queen Square to host events from some of Bristol’s best restaurants alongside other events and a bar open all day.
www.eatdrinkevents.co.uk/eat-drink-bristol-fashion/home/

Tuesday-May 25: The Nest, 212 Gloucester Road
A pop-up shop featuring a daily-changing selection of handmade stock and one-off vintage clothes and homewares. Plus homemade cake.
www.magpiesandi.com

Wednesday: Alt J, Bristol Academy
Benedict Cumberbatch recently made a triangle symbol while filming Sherlock. No secrets here; just a homage to Alt J from Cambridge.
www.o2academybristol.co.uk/event/45659/alt-j-tickets

Wednesday: Tracy Thorn, Arnolfini
The former Everything But The Girl lead singer speaks about a career that has seen her go from pop star to acclaimed author.
www.ideasfestival.co.uk/2013/events/tracey-thorn/

Thursday: Egyptian Extravaganza, Bristol Museum
Artist Gavin Turk will be revealing his own quirky interpretation of a magic carpet flying experience at a special free Museums at Night event.
www.culture24.org.uk/sw000007?id=EVENT420168

Thursday-May 26: Mayfest
Bristol’s annual celebration of contemporary theatre returns for its 10th anniversary year, with a myriad of highlights in venues across the city.
www.mayfestbristol.co.uk

Friday: What The Frock, The Square Club
The first birthday party of the woman-only comedy tonight, with four acts and the promise of some extra special fun.
www.whatthefrockcomedy.co.uk/#!events/cb3i

Saturday: Windmill Hill City Farm Spring Festival (below)
With live music, food stalls, face-painting, cookery, storytelling, drama, singing, woodworking and drumming workshops, and lots more.
www.windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk/events/spring-festival.html

Saturday: Spiers & Boden, Colston Hall
On this tour, the Bellowhead duo are inviting fans to suggest folk songs with local significance for them to learn and perform before each gig.
www.colstonhall.org/whatson/Event3348

Sunday: Cotham Hill street party
The third annual party brings together local traders, with entertainment including live music and lots of stalls.
www.oxfamcothambook.wordpress.com