1Karaoke Disco, The Swan, Thornbury
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9 milesSat 11 Jul20:00
Top Picks
Rainy Day Picks This Weekend
11–12 July Near Howick
Not every listing gets a golden ticket
We check the usual frankly silly number of local websites, then look for events that feel rainy-day friendly: cinemas, theatres, talks, workshops, galleries, concerts, cosy venues, and anything less likely to involve standing in a muddy field making brave weather noises.
Happening Saturday 11 July to Sunday 12 July.
Picked for Howick, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.
Our 10 picks near Howick
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2Worship our Lord
For all those who love to worship our Lord - we are pleased to invite you to Stroat on the second Sunday evening of each of the next three months. Ian and Amy of Lydney Christian Fellowship have offered to bring their Sunday evening worship service to Stroat once a month, along with their worship team and regular congregation. We pray that this will be a time to meet with God through our worship, and that he will draw us closer to him and each other, as well as making new friends and contacts. We would love to see you join us and add your voice in praise and blessing to God for what he has done for you - and to open your heart in worship.
4.5 milesSun 12 Jul19:00
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3The Hare Who Wrote The Stars
at The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
Volume One Tongue returns to Clearwell Caves to share their new show : The Hare Who Wrote The stars. The culmination of three years writing across folk, trip and rock traditions, they bring a live band, puppets and Butoh dance, 100ft deep inside one of the UK's oldest mining networks. This is a handmade show. Expect avant-garde performance of live music, puppets and Butoh. Even though this is a summer performance, it will be cold underground (10 degrees), so make sure to wear warm clothing and flat soled footwear with a good grip.
10.5 milesSat 11 Jul20:00£20.00
4LET'S PLAY! - Wednesdays
For Children Ages 0-5 Wednesdays 09:15 - 10:30 Redcliffe Bay Methodist Church QUEENS ROAD Link to listing: Let’s Play! January: 14, 21, 28 February: 4, 11, 25 March: 4, 11, 18, 25 April: 1, 22, 29 May: 6, 13, 20, June: 3, 10, 17, 24 July: 1, 8 SAVE THE DATE! Our Summer Party is confirmed for: Saturday 11th July Pill Memorial Club From 1pm Save the date so you don’t miss out on this amazing community event!
12.6 milesSat 11 Jul10:15
5Streetenvy: Dance Classes in Bristol & South Gloucestershire, Commercial Dance, Reggaeton Dance, Dance Fitness...
at Streetenvy
Upcoming Performance & Social Events: (for social events, you'll need to be a dancer with us to know more but we hold regular nights out, parties, bowling, karaoke, theatre trips to London and Bristol and studio socials such as board games and more). May 2026 - Disney Team 2026 are off to
14.2 milesSat 11 Jul
6Free! (worth double-checking)I Am Making Art: Hauntings, Handkerchiefs
at Spike Island
Can a hanky keep a secret? Can a napkin tell a tale? Inspired by Spike Island’s exhibition, Nancy Lupo: Several Chickens Later , multidisciplinary artist and folklorist Johnny Morgan-Jones invites participants to explore sculpture, performance, and speculative storytelling through found fabrics, imbuing them with meaning and movement.
15.2 milesSat 11 Jul12:00
7Solemn Mass
Our main Sunday service is at 10.30am – at St John’s there is joyful music, traditional hymns, incense, a procession, and a stimulating sermon. It lasts about an hour and is followed by refreshments, and occasionally, by lunch. You are welcome in good times, tough times, festivals or any time at all.
16.3 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
8Cardiff Ardwyn Singers perform Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert
at The Gate
Featuring the Capital City Jazz Orchestra and Soprano Claire Watkins Join the Cardiff Ardwyn Singers for a performance of Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert - a striking mix of jazz, gospel and choral music. Featuring the Capital City Jazz Orchestra and soprano Claire Watkins, this concert brings together the energy of big band jazz with the power and scale of a full choir in one of Ellington’s most celebrated works.
22.4 milesSat 11 Jul
9The Hare Who Wrote The Stars
at The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
A new show, the culmination of three years, writing across many traditions. Expect a live band,… A new show, the culmination of three years, writing across many traditions. Expect a live band, puppets and Butoh dance, deep beneath the Forest of Dean!
10.5 milesSat 11 Jul
10KALEIDOSCOPE festival
Silly Science Shows & SLIME Workshops 13:30: SILLY SCIENCE SHOW 1 14:30 - 16:00: Workshop 1- SLIME TIME 16:30: SILLY SCIENCE SHOW 2 17:30 - 19:00: Workshop 2 -more SLIME!!!! Silly Science Show
21.7 milesSat 11 Jul
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