Bristol Events Calendar, Aug. 7– 13

Monday, Aug. 7

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

Tuesday, Aug. 8

  • Manross Book Bites: The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz. 1:30 p.m. at the Manross Library
  • Rockin’ Out at Rockwell Summer Concert Series: Shakedown. 6 p.m. at the Rockwell Park Amphitheater
  • Adult Craft Night: Bring Your Own Craft. 6 p.m. at the Manross Library
  • Linux OS Workshop. 6:30 p.m. at the Bristol Public Library
  • Karaoke with DJ Gags. 8:30 p.m. Bristol Sports Bar & Grille

Wednesday, Aug. 9

  • Afternoon Tai Chi. 3 p.m. at the Bristol Public Library
  • Read to the Therapy Dogs. 5:30 p.m. at the Manross Library
  • Effortless Gardening: Master the Art of No-Till growing. 6 p.m. at the Bristol Public Library 
  • Knit Wits Knitters & Fiber Crafters Group. 6 p.m. at the Bristol Public Library
  • Open Mic Night. 9 p.m. at Bleachers Bar

Thursday, Aug. 10

  • Manross Book Bites: The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz. 5:30 p.m. at the Manross Library 
  • Empower Networking. 5:30 p.m. at the Bristol Bazaar
  • Charcuterie Class & Wine Tasting. 6 p.m. at the Carousel Museum
  • Yoga & Margs. 6 p.m. at the Bristol Bazaar
  • Line Dancing. 7 p.m. at the Bristol Polish American Citizens Club

Friday, Aug. 11

  • Grab & Go Craft Kits. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Manross Library
  • Bristol’s Oasis: Rockwell Through the Years. 10 a.m. at the Bristol Public Library
  • Friday Afternoon Tai Chi with Walter Bruce. 2 p.m. at the Manross Library
  • Rollin’ With Barbie: A Sushi Extravaganza. 6 p.m. at the Bristol Bazaar
  • Live Music: Only Valerie on the Patio. 6:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
  • Live Music: Remove Before Flight. 8 p.m. at Bleachers Bar
  • Karaoke with DJ Gags. 9 p.m. Bristol Sports Bar & Grille

Saturday, Aug. 12

  • Bristol Farmer’s Market. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 15 Riverside Ave. 
  • Summer Concert Series: Shout. 2 p.m. at Lake Compounce
  • 9th Annual Summertime Car Show. 3 p.m. at North Main Street 
  • Craft & Sip. 6 p.m. at the Bristol Bazaar
  • Comedy Night for HD with Cathy Ladman. 6 p.m. at Bristol Polish American Citizens Club
  • Live Music: Father Panic. 8 p.m. at Bleachers Bar

Sunday, Aug. 13

  • Summer Vibes: Cookie Decorating Class at Bristol Bazaar
  • Karaoke Night. 8 p.m. at Rumba Lounge

Laura Bailey can be reached at lbailey@bristoledition.org


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About the Author

Laura Bailey
Photographer and photojournalist living in Bristol Connecticut