Monday: The Fratellis, Bristol Academy
With a new album out this year, Scottish trio The Fratellis are back on the road and together as a band after a three-year hiatus.
www.o2academybristol.co.uk/event/48647/the-fratellis-tickets
Monday: Quizambard, Rise
Bristol’s most brilliantly bonkers pub quiz returns to Friska bar and cafe within Rise on the Clifton Triangle. Get swotting up on famous Alans.
www.twitter.com/Quizambard
Tuesday: Marcus Brigstocke, Colston Hall
Marcus Brigstocke’s new stand-up show The Brig Society promises “the total restructuring of every aspect of life in Britain organised through the medium of jokes”.
www.colstonhall.org/whatson/Event3370
Tuesday: Ablutions: Bristol Old Vic
FellSwoop Theatre return with a new show set on the west coast of America, blending a live soundtrack, mime and the humour of author Patrick DeWitt.
www.bristololdvic.org.uk/ablutions.html
Wednesday: Josephine, Louisiana
The music of “Manchester’s soulful chanteuse” is both inspired by the musicians of her home city coupled with the musical heritage of her West African family.
www.thelouisiana.net/2010/2013/04/josephine-special-guests/
Thursday: Cava tasting, El Rincón
El Rincón owner David Wilson was used to be a wine importer, and his bar has some of the best wines around. This evening is about Cava, Spain’s equivalent of Champagne.
www.elrincon.moonfruit.com
Friday: The Big Sleep Out; St Paul’s Church, Portland Square
Supporting Big Issue vendors in Bristol, with entertainment including live music, comedians, and circus performers, and a panel discussion with some vendors.
www.bigissue.org.uk/event/big-sleep-out-bristol
Saturday: Secret Garden Food Festival, Paintworks
A one-day food festival held against the backdrop of the Expressions: Secret Garden arts festival, with enchanted forest, craft marquee, bandstand, graffiti tunnel and more.
www.milestonestrust.org.uk/foodfestival
Saturday: Soundwave launch party
The Soundwave festival in Croatia bills itself as one of Europes most beautiful. Its launch in Bristol sees a party on the Tower Belle boat and later in Start The Bus.
www.soundwavecroatia.com/info/soundwave-festival-croatia-launch-parties/
Sunday: Spring Has Sprung, Berwick Lodge
Featuring afternoon tea in the restaurant, croquet on the lawn (weather permitting), and guided tours of the house and grounds.
www.berwicklodge.co.uk/index.php/Weddings/Spring-Has-Sprung-open-day
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