Monday-December: In The City, Parlour Showrooms
A new programme of performance events , co-produced by organisations including Knowle West Media Centre and Mayk.
www.parlourshowrooms.co.uk
Monday: Richard Herring, Tobacco Factory
The most well-known comedian at Bristol Brouhaha this year previews his Edinburgh show, We’re All Going to Die. With support from Alan Francis.
www.bristolbrouhaha.com/site/301.asp?catID=76
Tuesday: New Young Pony Club, Start the Bus
A former support band of Katy Perry, New Young Pony Club are touring to promote new single Hard Knocks.
www.startthebus.tv/listings/
Wednesday-July 27: Ferment Fortnight (below)
Bristol Old Vic’s biannual work-in-progress fortnight, this time features shows at Circomedia, the Cube and two secret locations.
www.bristololdvic.org.uk/2072.html
Wednesday: Jurassic 5, Academy
Hip-hop legends Jurassic 5 are only playing two UK venues on their current tour before the Lovebox Festival in London’s Victoria Park.
www.o2academybristol.co.uk/event/53577/jurassic-5-tickets
Wednesday: Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre, Hen & Chicken
What’s not to love about an act with a name like the Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre? They’re in Southville as part of the Bristol Brouhaha.
www.bristolbrouhaha.com/site/301.asp?catID=79
Thursday: Troker, Attic
Billed as an after-party for West Holts - the only Glastonbury stage run by Bristolians. This free gig features Mexican band Troker.
www.troker.com.mx
The Lion King & Ghostbusters, Bristol Zoo
The first of this summer’s film nights at Bristol Zoo, with a big screen erected in the open air on the main lawn.
www.bristolzoo.org.uk/film-nights-at-bristol-zoo
Sunday: Alma Vale Summer Fayre
The inaugural event on one of Bristol’s most eclectic streets includes music from Sheelanagig, a real ale bar, hog roast and guest traders.
www.almataverntheatre.co.uk/art-music-more/alma-vale-summer-fayre
Sunday: Carnivelo
Coinciding with the second Make Sundays Special event, the Bristol Cycle Festival’s carnival once again promises to be as spectacular as ever.
www.bristolcyclefestival.com/carnival/
