Monday: Blahblahblah, Bristol Old Vic
The Old Vic’s monthly poetry night, with new host Anna Freeman joined by Patrick Lappin, Molly Naylor and Rachel Pantechnicon.
www.bristololdvic.org.uk/blahblahblah.html
Monday: Phil Jupitus, Tobacco Factory Theatre
A three-part performance in which Jupitus plays three characters, with it up to the audience to learn more about the intriguing trio.
www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com/shows/detail/phill_jupitus/
Tuesday-Sunday: Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival
The very best in short film and animation, in a festival also featuring live music and performance, workshops, talks and more..
www.encounters-festival.org.uk
Wednesday-Sunday: The Greatest Dog Show on Earth, Beacon House
The RWA may still be organising the show, but the 80 Gromits will be next door in what used to be Habitat. Expect big queues.
www.gromitunleashed.org.uk
Thursday: Book Slam Bristol, The Birdcage
The London literary club night comes to Bristol, with Nikesh Shukla hosting, joined by Bernardine Evaristo and Emylia Hall.
www.bookslam.com/events/102/book-slam-bristol
Thursday: Bright Club Bristol, Hamilton House
“The thinking person’s variety night”, with the theme of ‘Forget Me Not’ and speakers covering topics from youth politics to ancient Greeks.
www.brightclubbristol.wordpress.com
Thursday: Laid Black, St George’s
A one- off acoustic performance by the popular Bristol band, complete with string quartet, followed by a Q&A and a full set.
www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-laid-black-unplugged/
Thursday: She Makes War, Mr Wolf’s
And if you don’t catch this gig, the gloom-pop solo artist also known as Laura is also playing in the Birdcage on Saturday.
www.shemakeswar.com
Friday: Christine Hogl, At-Bristol planetarium
A Celtic harp concert under the stars, with the instrument specially lit as the night sky becomes the distant lights of the universe.
www.at-bristol.org.uk/1856.html
Saturday and Sunday: Brisfest, Ashton Court
Primal Scream headline a weekend of live music and other assorted entertainment for one of Bristol’s biggest parties of the year.
www.brisfest.co.uk
She Makes War
