Hidden stories of Christmas Steps
Visit this iconic Bristol street for a trip back in time as you meet some of the characters who have lived, worked, and played here in years (and centuries) gone by. A theatrical promenade, produced by Invisible Circus.
A Taste of St Pauls
Enjoy food and drink with neighbours, come together with friends new and old, learn about food and drink from different cultures, try something new.
Bridges for Communities, working with local food producers, present a series of food events in different venues.
Thursday 6 March, 6pm to 9pm – Community Meal @Malcolm X
Free, book your seat in advance
Showcase Celebration Event
Come to this final event and let’s celebrate you and let out a big cheer for the community!
A celebration event to recognise all that has take place creatively through the sessions run in Ashley Road / Grosvenor Rd as part of the Culture and Events Programme. Expect to see the results of creative workshops and take part in activities.
Free to attend, book in advance.
Malcolm X Community Centre, BS2 8YH
DIY and Making club
Learn DIY and making skills while working together to build a chain reaction machine from found materials. Free drop in at St Pauls Learning Centre.
Saturday 1 March, 10:30am-1pm - DIY engineering & Making Skills
Cooking Workshop with One Green Kitchen
Cooking workshop with the amazing Anne Su from One Green Kitchen. Part of the Taste of St Pauls event series.
Join us for a special session where you can learn a new recipe featuring nutritious and culturally significant vegetables.
Wednesday 26 February, 12:30pm to 2:30pm.
Carr House, Ground Floor, BS2 8XU
Book your place in advance.
Gongs & Drums Sound Bath
Workshop for Malcolm X Elders. As a part of this series of workshops we will be joining the Malcolm X Elders and going on a journey of sound for health and wellbeing.
Free to attend, book in advance.
Malcolm X Community Centre, BS2 8YH
Spring is Coming! Photography Workshop
Free Photography Workshop for beginners & enthusiasts. Spring themed session using plants to create prints to take home.
Free to attend, book in advance.
Darkrooms at St Pauls Learning Centre, BS2 8XJ
Parkour In The Park
Parkour is a great workout with dynamic movements out in the open. Such as running, jumping, and climbing, for improved strength, agility, balance and cardiovascular endurance. Come and have a taste of this for free.
Free to attend, book in advance.
St Pauls Learning Centre Green, BS2 8XJ
(This event is subject to licensing and site permissions approval)
Wardrobe Theatre film screening of Sing Street
Come and enjoy a lesser-known rom-com this Valentine’s weekend at the Wardrobe’s screening of Sing Street. Free of charge. Booking in advance required. Rated 12A.
Creative Crow Lane Celebration Party
Over the last 3 months, Crow Lane residents have been getting creative, making poetry and banners, bottling joy, painting nails, making music, and even creating their own Crow mascot. Come along and celebrate all that has been created and take part in fun art activities.
Free of charge, drop in.
Henbury Library, BS10 7DR
Transforming Lyrics
Back by popular demand! A rap & drill workshop for self-expression with uplifting lyrics – led by the highly motivational Dayton Powell, who is also a violence reduction specialist. The session, out in the open, will empower you to feel the energy of the space and support around you, to create lyrics with passion and positive energy.
Free to attend, book in advance.
St Pauls Learning Centre Green, BS2 8XJ
(This event is subject to licensing and site permissions approval)
Colombian Dance
A workshop for the body, heart & soul. Learn the steps, feel the beat and sway to the rhythms of Colombian dance and music.
Free to attend, book in advance.
Malcolm X Community Centre, BS2 8YH
Nyabinghi Drumming
Nyabinghi drumming is a traditional style of music for Rastafarian culture. All are welcome to come and be energised by the beats and the rhythms. Come play the drums and enjoy the vibes!
Free to attend, book in advance.
Malcolm X Community Centre, BS2 8YH
Creative Ceramics
Come and learn, explore your creativity and making something special. For beginners and enthusiasts alike.
Free to attend, book in advance.
St Pauls Learning Centre, BS2 8XJ
Repair and Make workshops
Learn basic DIY skills, brush up your sewing, or make your own phone charging cable.
All sessions are free and open to all.
Sunday 9 March, 2pm - 4pm - DIY skills. Outside Whitchurch library, BS14 0SX
Monday 10 March, 6pm - 7:30pm - Learn how to solder and make your own phone charging cable. Crispies, 8 Oatlands Avenue, BS14 0SX
Thursday 13 March 10am - 1pm – DIY skills. Outside Whitchurch library, BS14 0SX
Repair and Make workshops
Learn basic DIY skills, brush up your sewing, or make your own phone charging cable.
All sessions are free, drop-in, open to all.
Thursday 6 February, 1:30-4pm – DIY skills
Thursday 13 February, 6-8pm – make your own phone charging cable
Saturday 22 February 2-4.30pm – sewing skills
Sunday 2 March 2.30-5pm – community repair event (for everyone interested in more general household repairs)
Henbury and Brentry Community Centre, Machin Road, Bristol BS10 7HG
Creative Workshops
Free, adult focused creative workshops in Henbury Library. No need to book, just come along.
10am – 12 noon, 6 February 2025 – Photography
Creative Tile Making
Come and learn how to design unique tiles using traditional techniques and narrative themes. Fantastic opportunity to explore your creativity and leave your mark by making something special. For beginners and enthusiasts alike.
Free to attend, book in advance.
St Pauls Learning Centre Cafe, BS2 8XJ
Family creative sessions
Sunday afternoon family creative sessions.
Fill your afternoon with colourful and creative sessions at Henbury and Brentry Community Centre, from 1:30pm to 3:30pm.
Free of Charge. No need to book, just come along.
2 February 2025 - Puppetry
Open Mic ‘Step up and Shine’
Sing, recite, play and perform – an opportunity for everyone to come together and share their talent.
Free to attend, book in advance.
Malcolm X Community Centre, BS2 8YH.
Wardrobe Theatre film screening of Groundhog Day
Just ahead of the actual Groundhog Day, Wardrobe Theatre is screening the 1993 classic film. Free of charge. Booking in advance is required. Rated PG.
Learn to DJ
DJ Sessions for Young People, ages 13-17.
Learn to DJ, mix, beat match and build your set with experienced DJ and Producer Daisy Moon.
Whitchurch Library, Oatlands Avenue, from 5pm to 7pm on Monday 27 January.
All sessions are free of charge. No experience necessary, everyone welcome. Book your space.
Drop in singing group
Experience the joy of singing. Join choir facilitator Rachael at Whitchurch library for drop in singing sessions.
No experience necessary, just come along and enjoy singing in a relaxed and inclusive group setting.
Free of charge. Everyone is welcome, including children and babies.
Whitchurch Library, Oatlands Avenue
· Friday 24 January, 11am-12noon
· Friday 31 January, 11am-12noon
Crow Lane community mascot
Make the Crow Lane Community Mascot!
Free of charge creative workshop where we will be working together to create a wonderful crow mascot for the community! No need to book, just come along to Henbury Library.
Music workshops for young people (aged 13 - 21)
Come along to our music production workshops at Henbury Library on Crow Lane. Friday evenings, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. (Friday 3 January to Friday 14 March.)
Learn production techniques or record your own music with a team of professional musicians and producers.
Free of charge, drop-in sessions for young people. No experience necessary. All styles and abilities welcome.
Free Writing Workshops
Explore different writing styles and exercises over five sessions at The Whitchurch People’s Writing Group.
Inspired by a 1970s writing workshop which took place in Whitchurch, this is an opportunity to be creative and explore different writing styles under the guidance of writer and artist, Hannah Sullivan.
Come along and find your voice.
No previous experience in creative writing necessary.
Whitchurch Library, Oatlands Avenue, BS14
🖋 Monday 6 January 2025, from 5pm to 7pm
🖋 Monday 13 January 2025, from 5pm to 7pm
New Balance Demo Evening
Join the Kinisi Run Hub team on their New Balance Demo Evening.
Location: Kinisi Run Hub, 2 Imperial Arcade, East Street, Bristol, BS3 4HH (2.5 hours free parking at Asda around the corner).
Go for an easy, social run down the Chocolate Path to test out the latest New Balance shoes followed by drinks and snacks back at the shop! Free of charge and anyone is welcome to attend.
Founded in 1906 in Boston, New Balance has established itself as a global leader in the running industry with a commitment to quality, innovation and performance-driven design. The brand supports runners of all levels and abilities by focusing on fit, function and performance. Through combining their precision and expertise with timeless design, New Balance’s advanced technologies like Fresh Foam and FuelCell deliver exceptional comfort, responsiveness and durability.
To find out more email move@kinisirunhub.co.uk or call 0117 363 5944.
Compressport Demo Evening
Join the Compressport team on their Compressport Demo Evening.
Location: Kinisi Run Hub, 2 Imperial Arcade, East Street, Bristol, BS3 4HH (2.5 hours free parking at Asda around the corner).
Get a free pair of socks (first come, first serve) which we will test out on an easy run from the shop! Following this you can enjoy drinks and snacks back at the shop and learn a bit more about running socks, compression and accessories from the Compressport team. Free of charge and anyone is welcome to attend.
Founded on the premise of utilising compression technology to enhance athletic performance, Compressport develop innovative, high-quality compression garments and accessories that optimise recovery, reduce muscle fatigue and improve overall performance. The Swiss brand’s cutting-edge compression technology and meticulous attention to detail combined with advanced materials results in products with superior moisture-wicking properties, breathability and comfort to ensure maximum performance during workouts and races.
Contact info: to find out more email move@kinisirunhub.co.uk or call 0117 363 5944
Stokes Croft Calling Show
Stokes Croft Calling is a celebration of this unique part of Bristol: its people, its music, its art and much more. Compass Presents have created a two day event with the people of Stokes Croft to showcase the hidden gems of the area.
Various venues on Stokes Croft.
Following day one of Stokes Croft Calling on 27 October, day two takes place on 9 November 2024. Events are free of charge and repeated at intervals throughout the day. Booking in advance is required.
Destination Old Market: A Theatrical Promenade - 3 November
Uncover the captivating lives and stories that have shaped Bristol's Old Market into one of the city’s most memorable streets.
Vibrant, lively, curious yet still, Destination Old Market - A Theatrical Promenade looks back to Old Market's bustling past and its alternative punk and queer present.
Join a cast of characters on a whistle-stop tour through the lives and loves that make Bristol’s Old Market one of the most memorable streets in the city.
Show times: 5pm, 7pm and 9pm. Running time approximately 75 minutes.