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Blood, Blackbeard and Buccaneers at The Golden Guinea
29 Mar to 27 Sept
Extraordinary new revelations about Blackbeard, the world’s most famous pirate, are promised in Show of Strength’s new walking tour of Bristol docks – just in time for the 300th anniversary of his death. The tour lasts 2.5 hours, visiting dockside hostelries and landmarks along the way.
The Meaning of Zong at Bristol Old Vic
2 Apr to 7 May
Dream the impossible: a story of one man's belief in the value of humanity, and his fight to defend it.
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience at Propyard
9 Apr to 4 Sept
A 360º digital art exhibition to step into the universe of the Dutch genius. .
We Will Rock You at Bristol Hippodrome
18 Apr to 23 Apr
The worldwide smash hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton returns to the UK. The multi-million-pound show dazzles all the senses in breath-taking style. Guaranteed to blow your mind, this musical phenomenon is not to be missed!
Free reduce, reuse & recycle webinar From bristol Waste
20 Apr
Have your primary school children expressed an interest in wanting to protect the environment, but felt they didn’t know how to help? Join the Bristol Waste Community Engagement team, for a free fun filled online session, to inspire your little ones on how they can help Bristol #WasteNothing.
NEw Roots
24 Apr
New Roots is an established community allotment. We are looking for new members – preferably with experience and interest in growing a wide variety of produce. Come and meet us on our lovely allotment at the corner of Ashley Hill and Briavels Grove
Bristol Folk Festival
29 Apr to 1 May
The UK’s best-loved folk artists take to stages across the city alongside a taste of the world, and the best of the west.
City Nature Challenge with the Festival of Nature
29 Apr to 2 May
City Nature Challenge is an epic, global mission with over 400 cities around the world taking part to collect as much wildlife data as possible over a specific four days.
Low at Trinity Centre
30 Apr
Over the course of their constantly evolving career, Low's exploration of minimalist soundscapes and divine harmonies have garnered high praise from critics. The indie rock group's music is characterised by slow tempos and minimalist arrangements, topped with distinctive vocal harmonies.
BRISTOL WALK FEST
1 May to 31 May
Bristol Walk Fest returns this May offering digital excursions via the Go Jauntly app, signposts to a variety of walking routes and activities, step-counting incentives and, it is hoped, a choice of guided and themed walks catering for all ages, interests and fitness levels.
Bristol New Music
5 May to 8 May
Bristol New Music proposes an adventurous exploration of the city through sound, with artists from across the radius of contemporary music gathering for four days of newly commissioned works, sonic responses to rarely used spaces, landmark concert hall programmes, club nights, gallery exhibitions and film programmes.
Bristol Refugee Festival
6 June to 26 June
Various events happening around the city. Healing through community. For further details go to: bristolrefugeefestival.org
Bristol Beacon Record Fair
18 June
The biggest Record Fair in the South-West, spread over all five floors of the Bristol Beacon Foyer building. 27
