Star And Shadow Events 2012-04-23 to 2012-04-29

Louder Now! "Don't Need You"

“don’t need you” is a documentary film that tells the story of the origins of Riot Grrrl in the American independent music scene of the 1990s, and how this feminist movement evolved into a revolutionary underground network of education and self-awareness through music, writing, activism, and women-friendly community.

Invisible Circus: No Dress Rehearsal

An inspiring documentary about performance, love, hard graft and pigeon shit. From chaotic squat crew to licensed building managers with huge show budgets – via rotting garages, crumbling cathedrals and a takeover of Bristol's ex-police HQ.

Hot Head Show

"Now, a band with a different flavour, a mental sort of jazzy punk funk - they're called Hot Head Show and I absolutely love it." - Lauren Laverne, BBC 6Music

Pussy Riot Benefit Gig

Arrested by Putin's police, three members of Pussy Riot face up to 7 years in prison for demonstrating for human rights in Russia. Three queerpunk bands: No Fit State, Women in Revolt and Executive Legs have come together to play a benefit for Pussy Riot's legal costs.

English Language Conversation Group

Weekly conversation session for people to practice speaking English in an informal friendly setting. The group is informal and volunteer run. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free. Travel costs can be paid for people who would otherwise not be able to come.

Write On Tap

Naz is getting chained all night (Private hire)

Canny Little Library Cafe

The Canny Little Library stocks books, zines and pamphlets with a focus on titles with a more critical stance towards the society we live in and not available in most regular libraries/ bookshops. All titles are available to browse and borrow for free. Pop down to the Canny Little Library, with hot drinks, tasty snacks and more. The Star and Shadow also houses a large collection of film, photography and theatre books available for browsing and reference. The library can be contacted at cannylittlelibrary@gmail.com