What's On Tuesday 16th April in Bristol

Events on Tuesday 16th April

“Based on his best-selling book, The Mysterium, David Bramwell draws on contemporary folklore, weird science and bizarre phenomena to explore some of the strangest and most enduring mysteries of the 21st century.”
From: TalkBox // Modern Mysteries and Weird Wonders

“Come and hear Narzanin Massoumi - co-editor of the recent and acclaimed book 'What is Islamophobia?: Racism, Social Movements and the State' - outline what happened in the Rushdie Affair thirty years ago and how it helped spawn the racism directed against Muslims today.”
From: Satanic Verses: Islamophobia 30 yrs since Rushdie

“That's What She Said is "feminism at its ruthless best." - (Blouinart), "the biggest spoken word night in London for women" (Evening Standard) and was shortlisted for Best Spoken Word Night in the UK (Saboteur Awards).”
From: That's What She Said feat. Lisa Luxx

“Folk-rock group, Bear’s Den are back with new album, So That You Might Hear Me, their first since 2014 and one that’s both bold and intimate. Pairing soaring melodies with poignant and personal lyricism, it could be their best work yet and they’ll be showcasing the heart and soul of the record live, this spring.”
From: Bear's Den

““The increasingly urgent and intertwined vocals, haunting vocal repetition, and thick swatches of guitar distortion place this track solidly alongside Daughter in the realm of darkly graceful alt-folk””
From: Nathan Ball