Monday-Wednesday: Sound Bite, Bierkeller Theatre
Brand new comedy about two NASA operatives struggling with the first words to give Neil Armstrong when he lands on the Moon.
www.bierkellertheatre.com

Wednesday: Babyshambles, Academy
Last time Pete Docherty was at the Academy, he almost prompted a riot after throwing a guitar into the crowd. Let’s see what happens tonight.
www.o2academybristol.co.uk

Wednesday: Several 2nds, Arnolfini
An evening of “sonic performances” presented by Consumer Waste, a low impact imprint for the publication of experimental music.
www.arnolfini.org.uk

Friday: Sink The Pink, Exchange
One of London’s most notorious club nights comes to Bristol for the second time. Expect glitter, wigs and Vogueing,
www.sinkthepinklondon.com/dates/

Friday: Two Wheeled Drive-In, Tyntesfield
Ride to Wraxall, then watch the Oscar-winning classic My Fair Lady in the open air as the sun begins to set.
www.twowheeleddrivein.blogspot.co.uk

Friday: What The Frock, Mauretania
Bristol’s women-only comedy night returns with MC Jayde Adams joined by Amy Howerska, India Macleod and Miranda Dawe.
www.whatthefrockcomedy.co.uk

Friday & Saturday: Beese’s BeerFest (below)
Beer, cider and music, sponsored by Towles’ Fine Ales of Easton, makers of the rather splendid Ma Beese’s Chocolate Stout.
www.beeses.co.uk/beerfest.php

Friday-Sunday: Factoberfest, Tobacco Factory
At least 50 different beers will be on at one time including a few craft keg beers and local ciders. Also music both inside and outside.
www.bristolbeerfactory.co.uk/factoberfest.php

Friday-November 3: Bristol Circus Festival, Creative Common
Full of promise but so far low on impact, the inaugural Bristol Circus Festival could be just the boost that Creative Common needs.
www.creativecommon.co.uk

Saturday: Bristol Doors Open Day
This is the day when many of Bristol’s most significant contemporary and historic buildings open their doors to the general public for free.
www.bristoldoorsopenday.org