Bristol Events Calendar, Aug. 14 – 20

Monday, Aug. 14

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

Tuesday, Aug. 15

  • Rockin’ Out at Rockwell Summer Concert Series: Latanya Farrel1. 6 p.m. at the Rockwell Park Amphitheater
  • Be Well with Books About Brain Health. 6:30 p.m. at the Manross Library
  • Karaoke with DJ Gags. 8:30 p.m. Bristol Sports Bar & Grille

Wednesday, Aug. 16

  • My Grown Up & Me Story Time. 10:30 a.m. at the Carousel Museum
  • 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
  • Feed Your Family, Save Your Wallet: Meal Planning on a Budget. 6:30 p.m. at the Bristol Bazaar
  • Virtual Reality Workshop. 6:30 p.m. at the Bristol Public Library
  • Make It Yourself! Shrinky Dinks. 6:30 p.m. at the Manross Library
  • Open Mic Night. 9 p.m. at Bleachers Bar

Thursday, Aug. 17

  • Manross Book Movie: 80 for Brady. 2 p.m. at the Manross Library
  • Empower Networking. 5:30 p.m. at the Bristol Bazaar
  • Patricia Kelley President/CEO Presentation on Horsewoman Equestrian & Therapeutic Center. 6 p.m. at the Carousel Museum
  • Line Dancing. 7 p.m. at the Bristol Polish American Citizens Club

Friday, Aug. 18

  • Friday Afternoon Tai Chi with Walter Bruce. 2 p.m. at the Manross Library
  • Comedy for a Cause. 6 p.m. at 43 Prospect St. 
  • Designer Bag Bingo! 6 p.m. at the Bristol Elks Lodge
  • Live Music: RSVP @ The Summer Reading Finale. 6:30 p.m. at the Bristol Public Library
  • Karaoke with DJ Gags. 9 p.m. Bristol Sports Bar & Grille

Saturday, Aug. 19

  • Bristol Farmer’s Market. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 15 Riverside Ave. 
  • Rockwell Park Summer Festival. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Rockwell Park
  • Zumba. 10 a.m. at the Bristol Bazaar
  • Kids Crafting Class. 11 a.m. at the Bristol Bazaar
  • Summer Concert Series: The Ebbas. 2 p.m. at Lake Compounce

Sunday, Aug. 20

  • Keychain Class. 2 p.m. at the Bristol Bazaar
  • Summer Concert Series: Abba Mia. 2 p.m. at Lake Compounce
  • 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