Events

Upfest - Saturday 2nd to Monday 4th June

Europe's largest urban art festival Upfest has launched a programme of exciting events and interactive activities for families, inviting them to get involved across Jubilee weekend. The event takes place in Bristol. Upfest will be based at the Tobacco Factory and throughout North Street, Southville, Bristol on 2nd June to 4th June from 11am-9pm.

In its fifth and biggest year yet Upfest has attracted over 250 of the most groundbreaking artists in the world. Descending on the south of Bristol they will consume over two miles of the city to paint live for three days and create over 20,000 square foot of artwork, meanwhile raising funds for the National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA).

Festival organisers have announced they will be hosting a plethora of interactive events and workshops for families across the weekend at the Tobacco Factory and beyond. The Graffiti Academy will be running 90 graffiti tutorials for those who wish to turn their hand at painting and Bristol Drawing Club will be inviting visitors to pick up a pencil and take part in the massive public sketch.

Headline artists announcement will be coming soon, for more information please visit www.upfest.co.uk follow the festival on Twitter @upfest #upfest2012 or on Facebook.

CineMe - 'A Talk With Bafta Award Winning Screenwriter, Stephen Volk.'

Join CineMe for a talk with British screenwriter, Stephen Volk, who will be discussing his career and work.

The night will include visual examples of Stephen's TV and film credits, plus an insight into writing fictional drama, followed by a Q&A session. Stephen Volk was the creator and writer of ITV's paranormal drama series Afterlife, and the notorious BBC Halloween Hoax, Ghostwatch, which spooked the nation in 1992. His other credits include The Awakening, Ken Russell's Gothic and The Guardian, directed by The Exorcist's, William Friedkin.

CineMe's evening with Stephen Volk takes place on Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 at 8PM in the Green Room at The Tobacco Factory, Raleigh Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1TF.

Tickets are �11 and must be bought in advance at http://stephenvolk.eventbrite.com/

Event limited to 50 capacity with doors opening at 19:30 PM and starting at 20:00 PM.

For more information on Stephen Volk, please visit www.stephenvolk.net

REGULAR EVENTS

LIVE MUSIC
Main Bar ~ Every Sunday ~ 2.30pm & 8pm

Showcasing some of the regions finest musicians every week.

Click here for detailed Live Music listings.

QUIZ
Green Room ~ Every Wednesday ~ 8pm

More than just a pub quiz!

�1 per person / max 6 to a team

If you are unable to make it to Green Room
but are free on Monday's...

The Grain Barge has a quiz every Monday!

LIFE DRAWING
Green Room ~ Every 1st and 3rd Monday ~ 8pm
Facebook event

�5 per person / �4 student (NUS)

Please book directly with the Cafe/Bar manager
as there are a limited number of places per evening.

You'll need to bring your own drawing materials and paper/sketchbooks.

For more info email Michelle: tobaccofactorylifedrawing@gmail.com

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL LETTER WRITING
Second Thursday of every month ~ 8pm

If your New Years resolution was to do something worthwhile we are here to help make it happen. Join members of the Bristol Group of Amnesty International campaigning against human rights abuses by writing or signing letters focusing on a range of cases. Have a chat about various human rights issues and find out a bit more about Amnesty International. Whether you have 5 minutes or half an hour, you can help to make a difference.

For further information please contact Val on 07971 086511

SCIENCE CAFE - THINK FACTORY
Green Room ~ Last Monday of every month (except May, August and December) ~ 8pm

"Explore the latest ideas in science and technology in a relaxed, informal atmosphere, whilst quenching your thirst with the Tobacco Factory�s finest beverages. Meetings are free and open to anyone with an interest in science and technology, subjects which have a profound impact on all of our everyday lives.
The format is simple: The invited speaker gives a short introduction to the evening�s topic, we take a break for refreshments and pondering, followed by an hour of questions and discussion. Everyone is welcome to ask a question or make a comment, and this is a fantastic opportunity to debate and contemplate often-controversial issues with leading experts in their field.
Caf� topics cover a broad range of cutting-edge scientific research and ideas from different disciplines. You don�t need to be a scientist to enjoy the evening! Just come with an open and enquiring mind (and some spare change for a drink)."

For more info and details of upcoming cafes click here.