THINGS TO DO IN JULY 5

The Amadeus Orchestra returns to the Wiltshire Music Centre on 20 July, bringing their infectious playing with them. The orchestra will present a dazzling programme of Bernstein and Shostakovich, and will open with the effervescent overture to Candide. The Symphonic Dances, a selection of all the best tunes from West Side Story, brings the music of Broadway into the concert hall, followed by a finale of Shostakovich’s triumphant Fifth Symphony.

“One of the finest orchestras of its kind in the world” (BBC Radio 4) amadeusorchestra.co.uk/concerts

On 27 July at 7.30pm SALTLINES is playing in Christ Church in Julian Road. This is an inspiring prose and music collaboration between bestselling author Raynor Winn (The Salt Path) and folkroots supergroup The Gigspanner Big Band, featuring some of the biggest names on the folk scene. Together they celebrate the beauty, stories, and traditions of the South West Coast Path. This is an unmissable experience for anyone who appreciates beautiful words, inspiring music, and above all cherishes the history of Britain’s coastline and the common threads that bind its fragile communities and wildlife.

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For the 3rd year running, Bath Business Improvement District (BID) will be running Summer Sundays, inviting local families into the city centre with free family-friendly outdoor activities and events. It will run every Sunday throughout July and August.“Our Summer Sundays programme is designed to encourage local families and visitors to make the most of Bath as a vibrant city for all”, explains Allison Herbert, CEO of Bath BID. Enjoy the return of favourites, including a free balloon show and face painting, music and performances, and workshops and craft activities. Also, discover brand new activities, including the ‘How much is that Doggie in the Window’ trail through the city, and the first ever Bath Safari Choir. welcometobath.co.uk/summer-sundays

The annual Bath Carnival takes place on 8 July with an extra-special line-up for its ten year aniversary. The event will bring together a breadth of different people from communities across Bath in a celebration of creativity and culture. This year’s theme, Elements of Nature, will be an explosion of colour while also raising discussions about important environmental topics. The carnival is a truly inclusive free party, designed and delivered for the people, by the people. The event takes place from 10am–10pm in Sydney Gardens, and the procession lasts from 3pm–5.30pm, followed by an afterparty at Komedia from 10.30pm–late. bathcarnival.co.uk

From 22 July –31 December, The American Museum & Gardens presents Brick America: An Adventure in LEGO® Bricks. The off-the-scale, super-fun, creative exhibition celebrates your favourite icons from across the USA and invites you to build and play. Brick America also features build stations, a LEGO bricks graffiti wall, and even a chance for visitor creations to be a part of the Brick America Hall of Fame gallery.

The exhibition launches with the 3-day Big Build event from 22–24 July, where you’re invited to help create a giant model of the Hollywood Sign. From little builders to serious LEGO experts, everyone is sure to love Brick America. americanmuseum.org/brick-america