1Karaoke Disco, The Swan, Thornbury
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8.6 milesSat 25 Jul20:00
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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in St Arvans
10 picks around St Arvans, from 8 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near St Arvans
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 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for St Arvans, 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 St Arvans
12Live Music Night: The Stiff Upper Lips, The Swan, Thornbury
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8.6 milesSun 26 Jul22:15
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3Does AI Silence Marginalised Voices? A Training Workshop
Does AI Silence Marginalised Voices? - How do you feel about AI (Artificial Intelligence)? - Do you think it impacts you/your community negatively? - Do you trust AI? - Would you like to know how to use it safely? - Would you like to know how to use it effectively? Come and join the conversation!
14.9 milesSat 25 Jul12:00
4Solemn 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.
17.2 milesSun 26 Jul10:30
5Draw Your Own Creative Journaling Practice
at Folk House
Unlock a more mindful way of living through creative journaling using drawing. Led by Bristol-based former journalist-turned illustrator and graphic novelist Bex Gilbert. This is a workshop that helps ...
15.3 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
6Oil Painting for Beginners Workshop
at Folk House
In this workshop we will be looking at the factors that make up a still-life painting. Working from a photograph we will explore all the basics of oil painting to get you started in this exciting pain ...
15.3 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
7AIM for Art School
AIM for Art School welcomes people with learning disabilities to their friendly group which will visit exhibitions, hear from professional artists and learn new skills.
15.7 milesSat 25 Jul
8Spike Print Fair: In Conversation with Spike Print
at Spike Island
Centre for Print Research, UWE Bristol presents a talk series with members of Spike Island’s printmkaing community. Exploring their practices, methods and the intersection of printmaking with topics such as environmentalism, architecture, technology and community.
15.7 milesSat 25 Jul15:00£10
9Free! (worth double-checking)Free Dr Bike health checks at Avon Valley Railway
Eventbrite - South Gloucestershire Council presents Free Dr Bike health checks at Avon Valley Railway - Saturday, 25 July 2026 at Avon Valley Railway (Bitton Station), Bitton, England. Find event and ticket information.
17.1 milesSat 25 Jul09:30
10Opening Service
at The Three Choirs Festival Association Ltd.
Join us as we open the Festival in style, filling the Cathedral with joyful and dramatic music. Be wowed by Walton’s spectacular Te Deum, composed for the
23.9 milesSat 25 Jul10:00
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