WHAT’S ON

n Throughout September, M Shed Bristol has declared climate and ecological emergencies. How did we get here? What’s our city’s role in it, and how can we help get out of it? What does a just, green future look like? Think Global: Act Bristol explores big environmental questions affecting people here and worldwide, and presents perspectives from a wide range of local voices. bristolmuseums.org.uk

n Throughout September Bristol Bridge Club is starting two new bridge beginners weekly courses. From 6 September at 10am and from Wednesday 7 September at 7.30pm. The courses will run for 10 weeks and cost £90, which includes the Beginning Bridge Book One, produced by the English Bridge Education and development. You will be a tutorial member of the Bristol Bridge Club. For registration and more details, email: teaching@bristolbridgeclub.co.uk. What’s more, free online Zoom lessons are currently running every Saturday morning at 10am, just go to Bridge club website and follow the links. bristolbridgeclub.co.uk

n Throughout September, Bristol Cathedral Bristol Cathedral launches a new exhibition, All God’s Children, as part of its work to understand its links with the transatlantic trade of enslaved people. Research that informed the exhibition discovered that between 1670 and 1900, roughly 1,000 people were buried or memorialised in the Cathedral and its grounds. Around 200 (20%) of them had a close connection to the slavery-based economy. bristolcathedral.co.uk

n 2 –4 September, Watershed Inspired is back with a packed programme of VR workshops, keynote speakers and short film screenings and previews to celebrate home-grown filmmakers of colour from across the country.

With contributions from Anthony and Teanne Andrews of the award-winning We Are Parable, guiding audiences on how to engage with international events in Black cinema, and Somali feminist art collective dhaqan collective presenting the premiere of the acclaimed Somali film The Gravedigger’s Wife, hear from a plethora of exciting names in a packed schedule set to explore Black / POC culture and talent both in front of and behind the camera. watershed.co.uk

n 3 –4 September, Clifton Downs Formed by Bristol-based Team Love and AEG Presents, Forwards brings the biggest names in international music to Bristol Downs this September, blending a cutting edge lineup with a platform for social purpose and timely debate. Let’s harness the legacy and power of music events to bring people together for positive change. FORWARDS’ stellar international music programme featuring The Chemical Brothers, Jamie XX, Little Simz, Róisín Murphy, Khruangbin, Caribou, Fred Again.., and Shygirl is not one to miss. forwardsbristol.co.uk

n 4 –25 September, Watershed To celebrate the launch of UWE Bristol Professor Andrew Spicer’s new book Sean Connery: Acting, Stardom and National Identity, Watershed presents Sean Connery: Beyond Bond, a series of screenings and an illustrated talk on the Scottish star. Beyond Bond showcases films from across Connery’s career, and examines both Connery the ‘star’ as well as Connery the person. watershed.co.uk

n 8 September, Trinity Centre A magnetic blend of soaring, widescreen melodies and warm, intimate storytelling, Katy J Pearson is old fashioned country heartache and dancefloor romance combined. Her debut album, Return, saw her go from being a Bristolian newcomer to a criticallyacclaimed breakthrough star. Selling out shows up and down the UK, she is praised for the arresting quality of her Kate Bushmeets-Dolly Parton vocal delivery. trinitybristol.org.uk

n 10 –11 September,

Brand new fitness studio, MOHIITO is celebrating the launch of a new workout concept in Bristol with a host of free fitness classes at the team’s launch party. Over two days, you can try their rowing-based HIIT

Manu Brazo at Tetbury Music Festival Harvey Nichols Bristol’s Autumn Beauty Event at The Harbour Hotel

workout, M Power, or their M Body barre classes for free, while taking a look inside the new fitness studio in Clifton. There'll also be giveaways, mocktails, and a chance to simply walk in and take a look around. The sister studio, M Lab, situated in the same location will also be open for a firstlook.

To save a space at the free opening weekend, classes must be booked online in advance, while walk-in visits are welcome at any time during the morning. Book online at: mohiito.com

n 14th September, The Harbour Hotel This September, Harvey Nichols presents its Autumn Beauty Event featuring guest brands Tom Ford, Dr Dennis Gross and GHD. Join the team from 5.30pm when you will be welcomed by live music, a Harvey’s Havana Sling Cocktail and an opportunity to browse the pop-up shops available on the evening. The GHD station will be open, offering complimentary styling sessions to get you event ready. At 6.30pm, the guest brands will take to the stage where Dr Dennis Gross will be sharing tips and tricks on how to keep your skin bright and hydrated, followed by Tom Ford running a live masterclass teaching you this season’s must-have make up look, plus so much more. Tickets: £40 per person. harbourhotels.co.uk/bristol/offers-andevents/harvey-nichols-beauty-event

n 17 September – 23 October, Black Swan

A new show at Black Swan Arts by artist Cath Bloomfield features collagraph and collaged prints inspired by the human form and landscape. Cath Bloomfield explores colour, texture and narrative using the medium of collagraph and collage. Utilising textured and contrasting materials, she layers and constructs plates and stencils for printing. The preview will take place on 16 September from 6–8pm – everyone is welcome. blackswanarts.org.uk

n 24 September –2 October, Park Farm,

Tetbury Music Festival is returning this month as a highlight of the autumn calendar. Enjoy events with Manu Brazo, Sarah Dunant, The Consone String Quartet, Professor Natasha Loges and many more. The nights are drawing in and a week of fine music and meeting friends is the best way to embrace the season. tetburymusicfestival.org

n 27 September –2 October, Canons Road,

Encounters is the UK’s leading short film, animation and virtual reality festival. From a one-off celebration to mark the centenary of cinema, to an international success story, Encounters provides an international platform for celebrating talent and innovation in short film, animation and virtual reality. The jam-packed programme in September presents a diverse selection of short film screenings, features, special guests, Q&As and headline events, alongside an intensive industry event programme with high level masterclasses and workshops. encounters.film

n 29 September –1 October, Bath and

Over 100 leading craft and textile suppliers plus new and popular features including needlecraft, crochet, felting, weaving, jewellery making, paper crafts, stamping, sculpture, embroidery, lacemaking and much more. Plus, quilt and textile displays, workshops, demonstrations, make and takes. Special feature: Spectacular handmade ‘Alice in Wonderland’ display created in felt –fundraising for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance. Free parking, restaurants, cafes, free shuttle bus service. craft4crafters.co.uk

n 1 October, Newman Hall, BS9 4DR Bristol Gilbert & Sullivan Operatic Society are delighted to be celebrating their 60th anniversary with a gala concert. Richard Suart (ENO, Scottish Opera) and Pamela Rudge (Bristol Old Vic Theatre School) will be joining the company for a concert celebrating each of Gilbert & Sullivan’s operetta, including the famous Little List from The Mikado and We Sail The Ocean Blue from HMS Pinafore. Performances at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. bristolgsos.co.uk

n 2 October, Ashton Court Mansion An Aladdin’s cave of fine jewellery, china, furniture, paintings, memorabilia, vintage clothing, retro items and so much more. With 40 indoor stalls plus a café serving light bites and cream teas, there’s truly something for everyone. Entry: £2, under 16s free. Main car park: Kennel Lodge Entrance via Portishead Road. Contact anniehawksley@blueyonder.co.uk for more information.

DISCOVER THE BEST THINGS TO SEE & DO WITH THE FAMILY THIS MONTH

n Coming soon, Weston-super-Mare The transformation of a decommissioned North Sea offshore platform is a world-first that is set to become one of the UK’s largest public art installations, aiming to inspire global conversations about the repurposing of large industrial structures and design-led solutions to sustainable futures. See Monster can be experienced from the seafront, beach and on board and will feature four publicly accessible levels animated by a 10-metre-high waterfall; a 6,000-piece kinetic installation forming the monster’s shimmering scales; an onboard oasis of grasses, plants and trees selected to thrive in a seaside micro-climate, and so much more. seemonster.co.uk

n Open now, Albert Road BS2 0YA From the artistic team behind the groundbreaking festival, Boomtown Fair, journey to the world of Meridia. Having spent over a decade creating one of the most large scale immersive festival experiences in the world, the team wanted to expand and diversify their creative potential by establishing a year round arts and events venue where audiences can experience the work in a non-festival environment. wakethetiger.com

n 10 September, Easton Community Centre Join RWA’s Scribble and Sketch artists at locations across the city on Saturdays once a month for FREE family workshops. These sessions are designed for children and grown-

Beauty and the Beast at Bristol Hippodrome

ups to take part in together –everyone is welcome. Admission is free. No pre-booking required. Suitable for all ages, children must be supervised. rwa.org.uk

n 12 September & 16 September,

Nature-based, art-making workshops for Children 0 - 4 years. Delightful songs and poetry, engaging story-telling and exciting artmaking, all seasonal themes. Six-week term running Monday and Friday. trymwoodstudios.co.uk

n 25 September, Clifton Observatory Bid farewell to the summer with a dose of colour and creativity with the visually stunning Encanto, which won Best Animated Feature at this year’s Oscars. Go for the beautiful animation, stay for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s incredibly catchy songs and a surprisingly moving narrative that defies some of the conventions of the Disney formula. bristolfilmfestival.com

n 29 September –12 November,

Disney’s beloved Olivier Award-winning stage musical Beauty and the Beast – which has been re-imagined and re-designed in a completely new production –will make a triumphant return to Bristol this autumn, as part of its UK & Ireland Tour. The new production of Beauty and the Beast originally opened at the Bristol Hippodrome in August 2021, enjoying a sold out season and thrilling audiences. The acclaimed musical will return to the city with performances beginning from 29 September , for a strictly limited season until Saturday 12 November. atgtickets.com/shows/disneys-beauty-and-thebeast/bristol-hippodrome