Monday-Saturday: Bristol Proms
Classic FM are broadcasting live today from the Old Vic for the start of the innovative Bristol Proms, a week packed full of musical treats.
www.bristololdvic.org.uk/bristolproms.html
Tuesday: Spooky Men’s Chorale, Colston Hall
An Australian all-male choir like no other, “armed only with their harmonious voices, pointless grandiosity (and) a sly collection of hats”.
www.colstonhall.org/whatson/Event3457
Tuesday – August 10: An Audience with Horace Batchelor, Brewery Theatre
A rags to riches story about a man who won big on the football pools, and became a household name thanks to his adverts on Radio Luxembourg.
www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com
Wednesday: Folk Tales, Benjamin Perry Boathouse
Folk Tales is a monthly night featuring folk musicians, storytellers and magicians, this week with a special bicycle theme.
www.facebook.com/events/562072927184786/
Thursday: Mi Casa Summertime Feast, Big Chill
Prepare to be fed mightily well at the latest Mi Casa family feast. “Entice your senses, relax and enjoy the good times.”
www.micasapopup.co.uk/home/cavaville-2
Friday: We Start Partys, Academy
The fun-loving, grammar-bothering, Bristol dance-pop band begin a new nationwide tour in their home town.
www.o2academybristol.co.uk/event/53141/we-start-partys-tickets
Saturday: Redfest, St George’s Park
With music, markets, children’s activities, a cabaret tent and art installations; and more events in Grounded, Old Stillage and Red Lion.
www.redfestbristol.co.uk
Saturday: Victorian Breakfast Club, Star & Dove
Salt duck hash, leek, cabbage and laverbread in the morning? Just a sample of the Star & Dove’s new monthly Victorian breakfast.
www.staranddove.co.uk/index.php/events/victorian-breakfast
Saturday: Kensington Arms street party
The popular Redland pub presents live music all day, a barbecue, Pimm’s bar and children’s area. And not forgetting the Kenny Crufts at 4pm.
www.thekensingtonarms.co.uk
Sunday: Goldney Garden Party
A rare chance to enjoy Bristol University’s Goldney Hall gardens at the 31st annual garden party, raising money for Amnesty International.
www2.amnesty.org.uk/groups/bristol/goldney-garden-party-2013-0
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