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This week in Bristol
Planning a last minute trip to Bristol or simply looking for inspiration for what to do tonight, tomorrow or over the weekend?
We've pulled together a list of all the top events taking place in Bristol this week and next, to help you plan your visit. Whether you want to grab tickets to a play at the last minute, lose yourself in one of the fantastic exhibitions in the city, or come along for one of our amazing festivals - this is your one stop shop for knowing what's on...
This Week
Exhibition: No Borders at the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery
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Exhibition Date
15th Dec 2012-2nd Jun 2013No Borders is a major exhibition examining international contemporary art covering the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Exhibition: Chocolate! at M Shed
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Open
2nd Feb 2013-23rd Jun 2013Bristol's tastiest exhibiton of the year!
Exhibition: The Still-Life of a Strongroom at Bristol Record Office
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Exhibition
12th Feb 2013-31st May 2013Photographer Neil McCoubrey has had unique behind the scenes access at Bristol Record Office to produce his evocative images...
Exhibition: Pharaoh King of Egypt at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
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16th Mar 2013-21st Jul 2013Pharaoh: King of Egypt presents the splendour and power of the ancient kings and queens in this major touring exhibition...
Exhibition: Drawn at the RWA
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23rd Mar 2013-2nd Jun 2013The latest exhibition at the Royal West of England Academy is a celebration of drawing.
Exhibition: Building a Better Bristol – A walk through the city at Trinity Centre
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25th Mar 2013-25th May 2013The exhibition's aim is simply to enable people to get involved in the planning of their city.
Trail Launch - Opening Doors at the Architecture Centre
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Launch Exhibition
3rd Apr 2013-26th May 2013An exhibition to mark the launch of a new website, smartphone app and trail map, which allows visitors behind the scenes...
Exhibition: Jessica Warboys - Ab Ovo at Spike Island
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Exhibition Dates
13th Apr 2013-16th Jun 2013Ab Ovo is the largest exhibition to date by British artist Jessica Warboys, drawing together new and existing films,...
Exhibition: Cara Tolmie - Pley at Spike Island
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Exhibition
13th Apr 2013-16th Jun 2013Exhibition focusing on Cara Tolmie's latest film, Prey - which was shot inside a structure specifically designed by the...
Exhibition: Bristol Ambitious City at the Architecture Centre
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24th Apr 2013-28th Jul 2013The Spring Green exhibition, looking at Bristol as an ambitious city and presents and promotes ambitious ideas for the...
Seeds of Change: A Floating Ballast Seed Garden
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Seeds of Change: A Floating Ballast Seed Garden
30th Apr 2013-31st Oct 2013Seeds of Change is utilising a disused grain barge to create a Ballast Seed Garden on Bristol’s Floating Harbour
Bristol Festival of Ideas
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Festival of Ideas
3rd May 2013-31st May 2013Bristol's Annual Festival of Ideas aims to stimulate people’s minds and passions with an inspiring programme of discussion...
Exhibition: Jutta Koether - Seasons and Sacraments at the Arnolfini
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Date
4th May 2013-7th Jul 2013Featuring a selection of new and recent works by Jutta Koether, one of the most important artists working with painting...
Exhibition: Susanne Kriemann - Modelling (Construction School) at the Arnolfini
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Date
4th May 2013-7th Jul 2013An exhibition of work by Susanna Kriemann, which focuses on the power of archives.
Archaeological Dig at Dr Jenner's House
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7th May 2013-31st May 2013The University of Bristol Archaeology Deparment will return to Dr Jenner's Garden in May as part of the Berkeley Excavations...
Exhibition: There’s No Time. We Made it Up at The Looking Glass
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10th May 2013-24th May 2013There’s No Time. We Made is Up is bringing together the work of two female artists, Kathryn Ashill and Lucy Evetts, to...
Eat Drink Bristol Fashion
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Eat Drink Bristol Fashion
13th May 2013-27th May 2013Bristol’s thriving food and drink industry are uniting to bring you Eat Drink Bristol Fashion, a pop-up "tipi village"...
Mayfest 2013
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Festival dates
16th May 2013-26th May 2013Bristol’s unique annual festival of contemporary theatre
Mayfest: Not Until We Are Lost
Ockham’s Razor, who trained at Bristol’s own Circomedia, return to Mayfest with their second full-length piece, Not Until We...
Comedy: Yes Prime Minister at the Bristol Hippodrome
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Date
20th May 2013-25th May 2013Following two sell-out West End seasons, Yes, Prime Minister comes to the Bristol Hippodrome for 1 week only.
Next Week
Exhibition: No Borders at the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery
Openings
Exhibition Date
15th Dec 2012-2nd Jun 2013No Borders is a major exhibition examining international contemporary art covering the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Exhibition: Chocolate! at M Shed
Openings
Open
2nd Feb 2013-23rd Jun 2013Bristol's tastiest exhibiton of the year!
Exhibition: The Still-Life of a Strongroom at Bristol Record Office
Openings
Exhibition
12th Feb 2013-31st May 2013Photographer Neil McCoubrey has had unique behind the scenes access at Bristol Record Office to produce his evocative images...
Exhibition: Pharaoh King of Egypt at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Openings
Open
16th Mar 2013-21st Jul 2013Pharaoh: King of Egypt presents the splendour and power of the ancient kings and queens in this major touring exhibition...
Exhibition: Drawn at the RWA
Openings
Date
23rd Mar 2013-2nd Jun 2013The latest exhibition at the Royal West of England Academy is a celebration of drawing.
Exhibition: Jessica Warboys - Ab Ovo at Spike Island
Openings
Exhibition Dates
13th Apr 2013-16th Jun 2013Ab Ovo is the largest exhibition to date by British artist Jessica Warboys, drawing together new and existing films,...
Exhibition: Cara Tolmie - Pley at Spike Island
Openings
Exhibition
13th Apr 2013-16th Jun 2013Exhibition focusing on Cara Tolmie's latest film, Prey - which was shot inside a structure specifically designed by the...
Exhibition: Bristol Ambitious City at the Architecture Centre
Openings
Date
24th Apr 2013-28th Jul 2013The Spring Green exhibition, looking at Bristol as an ambitious city and presents and promotes ambitious ideas for the...
Seeds of Change: A Floating Ballast Seed Garden
Openings
Seeds of Change: A Floating Ballast Seed Garden
30th Apr 2013-31st Oct 2013Seeds of Change is utilising a disused grain barge to create a Ballast Seed Garden on Bristol’s Floating Harbour
Bristol Festival of Ideas
Openings
Festival of Ideas
3rd May 2013-31st May 2013Bristol's Annual Festival of Ideas aims to stimulate people’s minds and passions with an inspiring programme of discussion...
Exhibition: Susanne Kriemann - Modelling (Construction School) at the Arnolfini
Openings
Date
4th May 2013-7th Jul 2013An exhibition of work by Susanna Kriemann, which focuses on the power of archives.
Exhibition: Jutta Koether - Seasons and Sacraments at the Arnolfini
Openings
Date
4th May 2013-7th Jul 2013Featuring a selection of new and recent works by Jutta Koether, one of the most important artists working with painting...
Archaeological Dig at Dr Jenner's House
Openings
Date
7th May 2013-31st May 2013The University of Bristol Archaeology Deparment will return to Dr Jenner's Garden in May as part of the Berkeley Excavations...
Eat Drink Bristol Fashion
Openings
Eat Drink Bristol Fashion
13th May 2013-27th May 2013Bristol’s thriving food and drink industry are uniting to bring you Eat Drink Bristol Fashion, a pop-up "tipi village"...
May Half Term: Downy Duckling days at Slimbridge
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25th May 2013-2nd Jun 2013Go behind the scenes at the Duckery to see the fluffy youngsters.
May Half Term: Shark Week at Bristol Aquarium
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25th May 2013-2nd Jun 2013Learn about sharks, and what we can do to help protect them in the wild.
Upfest Bristol 2013
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Festival Dates
25th May 2013-27th May 2013Europe's largest live urban arts festival.
International model air show at Fleet Air Arm Museum
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26th May 2013-27th May 2013The international RC Air Show which showcases the best radio controlled flying displays from around the world.
May Half Term: Let the Games begin at M Shed
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Date
27th May 2013-27th May 2013Pretend to be a Victorian child and try your hand at historic board and card games.
Ride boats, cranes and trains at M Shed
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Steam Train Ride
27th May 2013-27th May 2013Take a ride on M Shed’s largest exhibits… the boats, train and cranes!
