5 Wonderful Things To Do In Bristol This Weekend (February 13-15)

With Valentine’s this weekend, which romantic Bristol restaurant will you be dining at? We recently ate at Stokes Croft’s Caper & Cure, which we described as “At its heart, Caper & Cure “ready-made for date night.” Intimate, warmly-lit, full of character and friendly charm, this French-style bistro is as welcoming as it it impressive.

Bristol’s newest cinema opens in Cabot Circus this week—replacing the former Showcase Cinema De Lux. The new Odeon Luxe is celebrating with £4 cinema tickets throughout the week and over half-term on ‘every seat, every screen, and every movie’. Keep up with the Oscar buzz and watch Hamnet and Marty Supreme, or try out the new IMAX with a special screening of Interstellar, and so many more films.

The UK’s oldest recorded shame-eating lantern festival, a centurys old Bristol tradition, will return to Eastville Park and the neighbourhoods of Fishponds. As evening falls, the locals will gather with traditional pink Shame Lanterns as the beast lumbers through the streets of Fishponds, eating their most embarrassing memories from the year (written on little slips of paper)—which are later regurgitated onto a ceremonial fire pit!

Power Town Festival is the first edition of an annual, vibrant, all-day, family-friendly festival. With an emphasis on championing African and Caribbean cuisine and culture, the festival will host grassroots talent, fun activities, talks, amazing food and an exciting music lineup—featuringone of the most influential voices in UK music, Donae’o, alongside Kenny Allstar.

A market with a difference in a one-of-a-kind location. The Haunts Curiosity Shoppe’s Dearly Beloved – Alternative Market is the spot for unique, hand-crafted treasures, bewitching jewellery, alternative apparel, eerie art and treats for your valentine. Stop by Arnos Vale from 11am to 4pm on both days.