10 things to do in Bristol this week – December 31 to January 4
Make the most of the week ahead with our guide to what’s on in Bristol.
1. At Colston Hall on New Year’s Eve for the Viennese Gala with the BSO at 7pm.
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Alma Tavern
2. Visit Bristol Museum and Art Gallery for their exhibition Stitch and Think. It showcases the work of the Stitch and Think research group whose aim is to identify and explore the values and current contemporary thinking about hand-making skills reflected through the discipline of stitch. The group is made up of applied artists and design makers, with staff from the Department of Creative Industries at the University of the West of England.
3. The Hippodrome ’s Christmas panto Aladdin is still going. Loose Women star Carol McGiffin and Bristol favourite and Big Brother winner Josie Gibson guest star alongside Andy Ford. It runs until January 6.
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4. And The Tobacco Factory Theatre ’s production of Hansel and Gretel runs until January 13. Watch a trailer here:
5. At the Alma Tavern theatre from Thursday to Saturday at 8pm is Fat Joe’s Chicken Shack – “a needle-sharp indictment of global marketing and the power of advertising, as incredibly funny as it is bleak”. Tickets £5.
6. On New Year’s Eve at 6pm the BSO Brass Ensemble will be playing in Colston Hall’s foyer performance space. Tickets are free.
7. Bristol Rovers will be playing Plymouth at the Memorial Stadium. on Tuesday at 1pm.
8. Pub of the week to try: Golden Guinea
9. Restaurant of the week to try: Piccolino Bristol
10. Recipe of the week to give a go if you decide to eat in: Monkfish and mussels with tarragon and mustard sauce
And if you need some ideas for the weekend, check back at ThisisBristol later in the week.
Emily Koch - Emily is a journalist living in Bristol, where she works as a digital publisher for Northcliffe Digital. She writes for ThisisBristol and was previously a senior reporter on The Post.
Comments
by SCHRIS
Monday, December 31 2012, 11:03PM
“Piccolino was busy when I went past at 3pm today. Obviously benefitting from the January sales shoppers.”
by Charlies
Monday, December 31 2012, 6:18PM
“Avon Valley Railway
Sherry & Mince Pie Special
Tues 1st Jan
11.00, 12.15, 1.30 & 2.45
Come along and enjoy a ride on a steam train,
and help surport the Heritage railway at the same time
Enjoy and lovely meal at there Buffet (new Chief)
http://tinyurl.com/42zbsz5
A431 between Bristol and Bath just outside Keynsham”
by jfb57
Monday, December 31 2012, 10:12AM
“I'm glad I've found this. Great idea with pub & restaurant of the week!”