Bristol Events Calendar, July 31– Aug. 6

Monday, July 31

  • Monday Fundays! 1 p.m. at the Manross Library

Tuesday, Aug. 1

  • Capturing Moments in Nature: Haiku Workshop with Jennifer Y. Montgomery
  • Rockin’ Out at Rockwell Summer Concert Series: Goza. 6 p.m. at the Rockwell Park Amphitheater
  • Karaoke with DJ Gags. 8:30 p.m. Bristol Sports Bar & Grille

Wednesday, Aug. 2

  • My Grown Up & Me: Animal Find with Sounds. 10:30 a.m. at the Carousel Museum
  • Book Chat & Coffee. 10:30 a.m. at the Manross Library
  • Afternoon Tai Chi. 3 p.m. at the Bristol Public Library
  • Read to the Therapy Dogs. 5:30 p.m. at the Manross Library
  • Knit Wits Knitters & Fiber Crafters Group. 6 p.m. at the Bristol Public Library
  • Poetry: Find Your Voice. 6:30 p.m. at the Bristol Public Library
  • Coffee Chat for English as Second Language Speakers. 6:30 p.m. at the Manross Library
  • Bristol Blues vs Danbury. 6:30 p.m. at Muzzy Field
  • Open Mic Night. 9 p.m. at Bleachers Bar

Thursday, Aug. 3

  • World Breastfeeding Celebration. 3 p.m. at the Bristol Public Library
  • 4th Annual Community Conversation: On Mental Health. 5:30 p.m. at Rockwell Park
  • Empower Networking. 5:30 p.m. at the Bristol Bazaar
  • Line Dancing. 7 p.m. at the Bristol Polish American Citizens Club
  • Open Mic & Food Truck Thursdays. 7 p.m. at T-Salon Venue Cafe

Friday, Aug. 4

  • Grab & Go Craft Kits. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Manross Library
  • Coloring Club for Adults. 1 p.m. at the Bristol Public Library
  • Friday Afternoon Tai Chi with Walter Bruce. 2 p.m. at the Manross Library
  • Student Networking Night. 6 p.m. at BristolWORKS!
  • Rollin’ With Barbie: A Sushi Extravaganza. 6 p.m. at the Bristol Bazaar
  • Live Music: Marty Q on the Patio. 6:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
  • Live Music: Half Apology with guests Zero One Zero and At My Expense. 8 p.m. at Bleachers Bar
  • Karaoke with DJ Gags. 9 p.m. Bristol Sports Bar & Grille

Saturday, Aug. 5

  • Asbury UMC Blueberry Festival. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m
  • Bristol Farmer’s Market. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 15 Riverside Ave. 
  • Family Fun Day. 11 a.m. at Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School
  • Summer Concert Series: Sunset Drive. 2 p.m. at Lake Compounce
  • Live Music: Set Fire to the Hive, 49 Feet High, EGG! 9 p.m. at Bleachers Bar

Sunday, Aug. 6

  • Karaoke Night. 8 p.m. at Rumba Lounge

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About the Author

Laura Bailey
Photographer and photojournalist living in Bristol Connecticut