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Monday: We Were Promised Jetpacks, Fleece
A promising young Scottish band added to the FatCat roster. Just whisper that they supported Bon Jovi at Hampden Park last month.
www.thefleece.co.uk
Tuesday: At-Bristol after hours
This adult-only evening has a making theme, with engineers from Rolls Royce and model makers from Aardman joining in the fun.
www.at-bristol.org.uk/makers.html
Tuesday: Gadjo, Canteen
“Bringing a chirpy multi-lingual fusion of swing stylings and a big sound full of banged, blown and squeezed things of all descriptions.”
www.canteenbristol.co.uk/music/gadjo-2/
Wednesday: Play Day, College Green
College Green will be turned into a playful place for the day, celebrating children’s right to play in Bristol.
www.playday.org.uk
Thursday: Lashings World XI cricket match, Knowle CC
The world-famous Lashings cricket team will be in action with the aim of raising lots of money for the Bristol-based Darren Wright Foundation.
www.darrenwrightfound.org.uk/the-greatest-cricket-tea/
Thursday: Intermission Project, YHA
A rare gig in the historic surroundings of Bristol Youth Hostel on Narrow Quay, also featuring Bristol singer songwriter George Ezra.
www.yha.org.uk/yha-road-trip/
Thursday-Sunday: Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (below)
Europe’s biggest hot air balloon event returns to Ashton Court, with half a million visitors expected.
www.bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk
Friday: Royal Navy Volunteer reopening
One of Bristol’s most historic pubs reopens on King Street under new owners. Good things hoped for.
www.navyvolunteer.co.uk
Saturday: Cinema on the Steps, Christmas Steps
A film commencing at sunset, with a bar from the Three Sugar Loaves and popcorn and food from Tasty Mother’s Tucker.
www.christmasstepsartsquarter.co.uk/whatson_news.php
Saturday: Electric Youth, Redgrave Theatre
An American touring ensemble of singer-dancers (think Glee) backed by the Boston Show Band.
www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com/electric_youth_showcase_live/
