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This week in the South West
ExhibitionUntil 4 Oct · Plymouth
Gillian Ayres: A Life in Colour
The first major retrospective of British abstract painter Gillian Ayres, bringing together 26 works spanning seven decades at Plymouth's flagship museum.
The Box, Tavistock Place, Plymouth, PL4 8AXFree entry (pay-what-you-can booking encouraged for priority access)
MarketUntil 31 Dec · Bristol
St Nicholas Market
Bristol's best-loved market — independent traders and a famous lunchtime street-food scene, Monday to Saturday.
St Nicholas Market, Corn Street, Bristol BS1 1JQFree entry
Craft & making👋 Meet peopleUntil 29 Oct · Widecombe In The Moor
Widecombe Artisan Craft Market
A weekly Thursday market of Dartmoor makers inside a 16th-century National Trust hall, free to wander with donations going to the Air Ambulance.
Church House, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Dartmoor, Devon TQ13 7TAFree entry; donations to Devon Air Ambulance
ExhibitionUntil 3 Jan · Bristol
RWA 173rd Annual Open Exhibition
Bristol's major open-submission show, with 500+ contemporary works spanning painting, sculpture, photography and mixed media.
Royal West of England Academy, Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1PX£8.90 (£4.45 with National Art Pass)
Food & drink👋 Meet peopleUntil 20 Sept · Sidmouth
Taste East Devon Festival
A nine-day trail of tastings, feasts and foraging across East Devon, from a River Cottage mushroom feast to an apple-pressing party at Whimple.
Venues across East Devon, from Exmouth to AxminsterVaries by event (individual bookings; some free)
Music👋 Meet peopleSat 19 Sept · Exeter
Altered Images — Happy Birthday
Original singer Clare Grogan leads the band through their 1981 debut album in full at Exeter's much-loved independent arts centre.
Exeter Phoenix, Bradninch Place, Gandy Street, Exeter EX4 3LSFrom £30
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