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The Ishkar Christmas Pop-Up

Walcot RFC Firework Display

n Green Park Brasserie, Green Park, Bath Enjoy live jazz/funk/soul/swing at Green Park Brasserie on Weds and Thurs from 6.30–8.45pm and Fri and Sat from 6.30–9.45pm. Music includes dynamic duos, modern trios and a Hot Club style quintet. greenparkbrasserie.com

n The American Museum & Gardens,

A look at the life of dinosaurs through their eggs, nests and embryos. Captivating for all ages, visitors are invited to touch real dinosaur bones and reconstructed nests, dig for eggs, and see animated videos. This multi-media experience gives credence t o the theories that dinosaurs and birds are closely related. americanmuseum.org

n Walcot RFC, Lansdown Join Walcot RFC for a fantastic bonfire and fireworks display. There will be lots of food options this year (hog roast, burgers, hot dogs and pasta) from a variety of food outlets. Free Parking in Lansdown Park and Ride; entry £7 adults, £3 children (under 18); pay at gate, no tickets required: contactless and cash. walcotrugby.co.uk

n The Civic Trowbridge,

An immersive, poignant and unique experience, based on the final 24 hours of the RMS Titanic. Serving up a four-course meal which is based on the final meal served on board on 1 April 1912, you will be taken on a journey through Ocean Class liners, a world of elegance and opulence, world-class cuisine, and a tragic and heartfelt tribute to the 1503 men women and children that lost their lives. £80. histoireproductions.com

n Widcombe Social Club / Live via Zoom The Art Society’s absorbing lecture, ‘Collecting the Grand Tour –The Englightenment of the English Gentleman’ charts the history of the Grand Tour through the lens of Antiques Roadshow expert Marc Allum. To book a place (£10 in venue, £7 on Zoom) contact the society on bath@theartssociety.org. theartsociety.org/bath

n BRLSI 16-18 Queens Square, Bath Sixteen years before battling Satan in The Exorcist, Max Von Sydow was taking on Death in a game of chess –one of the most striking images in the history of cinema. The Seventh Seal film announced the arrival of Bergman as a giant in the world of motion pictures. For tickets, contact the membership Secretary on mail@bathfilmsociety.org.uk

n Komedia, Westgate Street International microstar Sean McLoughlin is back on the road with a scintillating new stand-up show. Widely acclaimed for his hilarious and incisive stand-up, Sean has recently supported Ricky Gervais in arenas across the globe having previously opened for Bill Burr at the Royal Albert Hall. Tickets £15 from komedia.co.uk

Max Von Sydow in The Seventh Seal

n University of Bath Gardening Club, Room

Find out how green roofs and brownfield sites can encourage biodiversity in the 21st century. John will show us how, with planning, unlikely places can support both flora and fauna. ubgc.org

n Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution Join Peter Ford for a discussion on Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous novel, his third Sherlock Holmes mystery. Free for members, £4 non members. brlsi.org

n Chapel Arts Centre Ezio are singer/songwriter Ezio Lunedei and guitarist and best friend Booga (Mark Fowell). The band have toured and performed around the globe gaining a reputation for dynamic and exciting performances delivered with energy, humour and emotional beauty. Tickets £17.50/£19. chapelarts.org

n Persephone Books Shop hand-crafted gifts from jewellery to homeware made by master artisans in Afghanistan, Myanmar, Syria, and Pakistan. On 18 November there is shopping from 10am–6pm, plus a party and late-night shopping 6pm–9pm; on 19 November there is shopping 11am–5pm, and a screening of Where The Light Shines at 6pm–9pm, and on 20 November shopping 11am–5pm. ishkar.com

Dutch Flowers Exhibition day trip –painting by Jan van Huysum, National Gallery, London

Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt

n St Alphege’s Church, Oldfield Lane, Bath Bath-based chamber choir Cappella Nova in a concert featuring William Byrd’s Mass for Four Voices. The concert takes its title from the final words of the Mass: Dona Nobis Pacem, ‘Grant us Peace’. Along with the Mass the choir will sing music by composers including Tallis, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov and Grieg. The performance is in aid of two local charities: Three Ways School in Odd Down, and St Alphege’s Church Fabric Fund. Tickets £12 from eventbrite.co.uk. cappellanova.org.uk

n The Egg Theatre, Monmouth Street Welcome to Innocentville. Where people have to make their own truth. Where you get to decide who’s innocent… or not. There’s been an incident and you have a vital perspective. In this workshop you will learn the skills to turn that perspective into a story. That story could unlock the truth and prove who’s innocent – including you. Tickets £10, available from theatreroyal.org.uk

n At Widcombe Social Club, the Natural

Around 40 exhibitors will be displaying their beautiful work, all of which will be for sale. You will find plenty to choose from including ceramics, jewellery, textiles, paintings, prints, cards, candles, mosaics, glass and enamel work. Refreshments available at St Matthews Church and the Social Club. Free entry. widcombechristmasmarket.com

n Bath & West Showground Building a house, or renovating your home, is both exciting and rewarding – yet it’s not without its challenges. At the Homebuilding & Renovating Show, you can hear inspiring speakers live on stage, get tips and tricks in tailored seminars, take advantage of one-onone consultations with experts and see, touch and compare the latest products. somerset.homebuildingshow.co.uk

n Bath City Centre With over 170 stalls to explore, The Bath Christmas Market 2022 is set to be one of the city’s biggest to date: pick up everything from shoes to sotch eggs whilst soaking up some of the festive atmosphere. Monuments including The Roman Baths, Bath Mineral Hospital, and of course Bath Abbey will also be lit up in a multitude of festive hues to add a wonderful ambience to the city. bathchristmasmarket.co.uk

n Rondo Theatre, St Saviour’s Road, Bath The Rondo Theatre Company are excited to be staging E. Nesbit’s classic children’s tale, The Railway Children this November at the Rondo Theatre. Set in the golden age of steam, E. Nesbit’s much-loved classic novel has delighted generations of families since it was first published in 1906. Mike Kenny’s faithful adaptation played to critical acclaim at London’s Waterloo Station and the National Railway Museum in York. Tickets: £15/£12/£8. rondotheatre.co.uk

n Westonbirt, The National Arboretum,

Visitors will be taken on a journey through beautiful woodland, and transported into a magical world surrounded by colourful twinkling lights. Witness the wonder and general commotion that comes with playful elves creating Westonbirt’s spectacular illuminated trail this year. There will be special ‘relaxed sessions’ on Saturday 26 November and Saturday 3 December from

Widcombe Christmas Market, image by Charlotte Farmer

4pm–5pm, when the trail will be adapted to suit those with additional needs such as autism. For example, strong flashing lights, loud sound effects and smoke effects will be temporarily turned off. Tickets £19/£17/£11, age two and under free. Tickets available through advance booking only: forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/enchantedchristmas

n Holburne Museum Art as social activism! Take part in creating a large-scale mixed-media artwork inspired by Nalini Malani’s My Reality is Different. Respond to and reinterpret the Holburne’s 18th-century collection, challenging perceptions of gender, nationality, empire, and colonialism. Priyesh Mistry and Will Cooper, curators of the show, invite visitors to an informal walk through of the exhibition. Free, and all materials provided. Most suitable for ages 16+, but open to all. holburne.org

n BRLSI 16-18 Queens Square, Bath Limbo is a wry and poignant observation of the refugee experience, set on a fictional remote Scottish island where a group of new arrivals await the results of their asylum claims. It centres on Omar, a young Syrian musician who is burdened by his grandfather’s oud, which he has carried all the way from his homeland. To join the Bath Film Society, contact the membership Secretary on mail@bathfilmsociety.org.uk; bathfilmsociety.org.uk

n Bath Forum A musical exploration of struggle, conflict and resolution across the decades including Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony and featuring British violinist Leia Zhu (one of Classic FM’s 30 brilliant musicians under 30) performing Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. Tickets £35/£30/£25/£5, under 18s. bathphil.co.uk

Vocal Works Gospel Choir at Bath Pavilion Winter Fox by Sammy Hawward, Bear Flat Artists’ Christmas Market

n Holburne Museum A day trip to see an exhibition tracing the development of Dutch flower painting from the early 17th century to the late 18th century. It features some of the finest examples of Dutch flower paintings from the National Gallery’s collection, including works by Rachel Ruysch and Jan van Huysum. Ticket includes return coach transport, arrival refreshments, private guided tour of the exhibition, lunch, and free time to explore the main collections. £75. holburne.org

n Royal Pavilion, Royal Victoria Park Monday to Friday 11.45am to 10pm, Saturday to Sunday 10am–10pm. Prebooking required. bathonice.co.uk

n Bath Pavilion The amazing and dynamic vocalists from the Vocal Works Gospel Choir pay tribute to the Funky Divas of the soul and pop world –with a show bursting with inspiring and uplifting songs. VWGC will be giving classic songs the full on ‘gospel choir’ treatment together with their band –the VW Soul Collective. Expect incredible versions of hits from the best and funkiest divas, such as Diana Ross, Lizzo, Gloria Estefan, Beyonce and Mariah. Tickets £19, from bathboxoffice.org.uk

n St Swithin’s Church, The Paragon Join Bath Minerva Choir for a heartwarming concert of beautiful Christmas music featuring Vaughan Williams and Gerald Finzi and including carols for audience participation. Tickets £15/£12, from bathboxoffice.org.uk

n Methodist Church Hall, off Wellsway,

Bear Flat Artists present a fair and market to showcase local creativity, with unique artwork and handmade gifts for sale including ceramics, painting, jewellery, sculpture, photography, printmaking, glass, illustration, cards, festive tree decorations and more. Buy direct from artists and makers and find out about the making processes. Free Entry, all welcome. bearflatartists.co.uk

n St Mary the Virgin, Bathwick,

The Handful presents a festive programme that centres around two major works: four movements from Ringeltanze by Libby Larsen, written in 1983, and Quatre motets pour le temps de Noel written by Francis Poulenc in 1951–52. The concert will also feature choral favourites and new discoveries from the 16th century to the present day.The Handful will be joined by the talented music students of Prior Park College. Tickets £15 (£5 for under 25s, free for under 16s) bathboxoffice.org.uk

n The Forum, Bath Celebrate the festive season in style with the vocalists and instrumentalists of the Down for the Count Orchestra, as they Swing Into Christmas! The orchestra will recreate the music of Nat ‘King’ Cole,

Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and more in a luscious 28-piece orchestral setting. Hear faithful recreations of the best swing era music including I’ve Got You Under My Skin and ‘S Wonderful, alongside jazz and festive classics including Winter Wonderland, and The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting). Tickets £25/£28/£30. downforthecount.co.uk

n Bath Recreation Ground With traditional carols, a live brass band, mince pies, mulled wine, family fun and a message about the reason for the season, there’ll be something for everyone in what’s set to be a merry and memorable occasion. Enjoy an evening of festive fun for the whole family at this year’s Carols at the Rec. carolsattherec.com

n St Michaels Without Join the City’s Brass Band in it’s Centenary year with a festive concert of traditional and seasonal music. Join in with carols and listen to ever popular arrangements of popular tunes. Tickets £10 Adults; £5 under 16; family ticket £24 (two adults and three under 16), available from bathboxoffice.org

n The Forum, Bath Join Bath Philharmonia for its annual family-friendly Christmas show with orchestral music to delight every age. With Raymond Brigg’s charming and poignant animations projected on the big screen, the orchestra will play Howard Blake’s score live to the film. Adult tickets £18.50/ £12.50 (child 2–18), available from