Latest Events in Oxford(May Updated)

Gain behind-the-scenes insights into our new exhibitions with our free curator-led tours.Dates: Saturday15 March: Barbara Steveni: I Find Myself and Art on the Out: Artist Residencies from our Archive Friday 11 April: Barbara Steveni: I Find Myself and Art on the Out: Artist Residencies from our Archive Saturday 7 June: Barbara Steveni: I Find Myself and Art on the Out: Artist Residencies from our Archive Each tour will start 1pm and last roughly an hour. You will be met in the Social Space, please ask a member of staff if you can't find where to go. We offer a range of facilities to ensure we are accessible to visitors. Please click here to find out more about visiting Modern Art Oxford. If you have any questions about your visit, please get in touch at info@modernartoxforg.org.uk. Information Source: Modern Art Oxford | eventbrite

James Catto is a British musician, video director, photographer, and script editor. He was a founding member of Faithless, before leaving in 1999 to form 1 Giant Leap. Jamie will be performing songs and reading from his new book for children. The Old Forest Path In an enchanted forest live magical fairies who delight in music and dance, however they always follow the old path through the woods, having been told to do so will keep them safe. It happened one afternoon, when the sun was casting its hypnotic patterns through the branches above, that from somewhere out of sight, a new and unheard music reached the delicate ears of those magical creatures. It began as a flute but then turned into a pipe. It moved like a drum but then pulsed like a stamp. The music reached high and yet still rumbled down low and it moved them all as it filtered so invitingly from its origin unknown. One fairy is bold enough to leave the path in search of the source of this beautiful sound. Information Source: Blackwell's, Broad Street Oxford | eventbrite

Join us at The Pantry UK in Uxbridge as part of Family Business Fortnight Retail Day for an audience with Luke Consiglio. Their journey started by taking on a small sandwich shop on a busy high street which had been established since 1987. With big ambitions for the business Luke and the team started to change things straight away. Within the first 6 months they were catering for companies and events that they never thought they could attract in such a short space of time. Nearly 15 years later, they've continued to broaden the business and now supply some of the country's most recognisable companies with various services such as corporate buffets, staff lunches and even cater for their major event days where they have fed up to 20,000 people! With further expansion into schools, they currently provide over 15,000 daily meals for a wide variety of schools across the borough and beyond. Paul Andrews will be hosting the session and interview with Luke in their demonstration kitchen about the incredible entrepreneurial journey that he has been on and there will be an opportunity to ask questions and to network with fellow guests over a coffee and bite to eat. Numbers are limited and early booking is recommended. Information Source: Family Business United | eventbrite

We are thrilled to partner with the University of Manchester's Centre for New Writing to welcome Rowe Irvin and Gurnaik Johal to the shop to discuss their stunning debut novels LIFE CYCLE OF A MOTH and SARASWATI. The authors will be in conversation with Kaye Mitchell. Doors: 6.30pm, starts: 6.45pm Tickets are £4. Admission is free when purchasing a copy the book. About LIFE CYCLE OF A MOTH: Maya and Daughter live in complete isolation in a secluded woodland, their days aligned with the light and changing seasons, a complex pattern of routine and ritual. Daughter has never questioned the life her mother has chosen for them; the life that has meant she's never met another soul, or known anywhere except their forest home. But one day, when Daughter is almost sixteen, a red-haired stranger steps into the confines of their territory. Where there was always two, suddenly there are three - and the carefully constructed world that Maya has built to keep her daughter safe may not survive it. About SARASWATI: Centuries ago, the holy river Saraswati flowed through what is now Punjab. Many dismiss this as myth, but when Satnam arrives in his ancestral village for his grandmother's funeral, he finds water in the dried-up well behind her house. The discovery sets in motion a contentious scheme to unearth the lost river as an act of Hindu nationalist pride. The river changes the course of Satnam's life, and those of six others. As legends and histories resurface, the distant relatives - from a Canadian eco-saboteur to a Mauritian pest exterminator to a Bollywood stunt double - are brought together in a rapidly changing India. Ambitious, moving and brimming with folklore, Saraswati is a tour de force from one of Britain's most feted young writers. About the authors: Rowe Irvin’s writing has been published by Prototype, Dancing Bear Books, the Oxford Review of Books and the Bristol Poetry Institute. She recently released an artist’s book limited edition of narrative poems in collaboration with the painter Georg Wilson. She has been shortlisted for the Bridport Poetry Prize and the Bath Short Story Award, and longlisted for the Alpine Fellowship Writing Prize, the Fish Anthology Poetry Prize and the Bath Flash Fiction Award. Gurnaik Johal is a writer from West London born in 1998. His 2022 collection We Move won the Somerset Maugham Award and the Tata Literature Live! Prize. Its opening story won the Galley Beggar Short Story Prize. Saraswati is his debut novel. If you cannot make the event but would like a dedicated copy of one of the books, please email events.manchester@blackwell.co.uk or call us on 0161 274 3331. Our event format is usually a 45 minute discussion between the author and interviewer, followed by a chance for audience members to ask questions. There will be the opportunity to get your book signed/dedicated after the event. Events are a brilliant opportunity to discover new books, meet authors and likeminded readers and learn something new. Support your local bookshop and help us keep the Manchester literary scene vibrant and exciting. You can follow us on Eventbrite and social media (@BlackwellsMCR) to keep up to date on upcoming events. Information Source: Blackwell's Manchester | eventbrite

Unlock your creativity in our unique 6-week improv comedy course! Perfect for beginners, this course introduces you to the principles of improv comedy through fun games and exercises. No previous improv experience required. This is a workshop for adults. This course will run on Wednesdays, 11th, 18th and 25th June, and 2nd, 9th and 16th July 2025. This event is being held at The Community Works. Please enter via Beckett Street, which is also a wheelchair accessible entrance. If you are looking at Park End Street, Beckett Street is on the right-hand side by Dominos. What3Words: https://w3w.co/bolts.pots.fills Video directions are available (with photos) at the following link: https://youtube.com/shorts/NZx_Et3XXaU Topics we might cover: 1- Using 'Yes and' to encourage collaboration and storytelling 2- Embracing spontaneity and being present 3- Starting improv scenes Information Source: Three Things Theatre | eventbrite

Welcome to You Show Studio - Comedy Open Mic! Join us for a night of laughter and fun at Auckland Airport. This event is your chance to showcase your comedic talents or simply sit back and enjoy the show. Whether you're a seasoned comedian or trying stand-up for the first time, this open mic night is the perfect opportunity to share your humor with a live audience. So mark your calendars for Sat Jun 14 2025 at 17:00 and get ready for a night of laughs at You Show Studio - Comedy Open Mic! Information Source: Make your micro-business mighty with sleek systems, transformational tools | eventbrite

Experience a night of extraordinary musical talent at the Wykeham Day Concert featuring renowned artists James Gilchrist and Robert Quinney. The event will take place at The New Space in Oxford on June 14, 2025. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with beautiful melodies and captivating performances. Tickets for this exclusive concert are priced between £0 and £10, offering an affordable opportunity to witness these exceptional musicians live in action. Don't miss the chance to be part of this exceptional musical experience in the heart of Oxford.

Esmond Harmsworth Lecture: Natasha Tretheway This is your chance to attend a fascinating lecture by the renowned poet Natasha Tretheway at the Rothermere American Institute. Join us for an evening of insightful discussions and literary inspiration. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to engage with a Pulitzer Prize-winning author in person! Information Source: Events@rai.ox.ac.uk | eventbrite

Join us for an evening with Sheena Kalayil to celebrate the launch of her novel THE OTHERS, where a love triangle plays out against the backdrop of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The event will consist of live music, a talk about her writing process and inspirations, and a reading from the book. Doors: 6.30pm, starts: 6.45pm Tickets are £4. Admission is free when purchasing a copy the book. About the book: It is 1989, and in a small Baltic city in East Germany, the Deutsche Demokratische Republik, three young people from vastly different backgrounds become friends. Armando is a factory worker from Mozambique, Lolita is a medical student from India, and Theo is an East Berliner who dreams of being a writer. When Armando and Lolita make a grisly discovery, they find themselves caught up in the politics of Theo’s homeland more than ever before. While a quiet revolution sweeps through Eastern Europe, and the Berlin Wall teeters, the three find themselves entangled in a poignant love triangle which threatens their futures. As the world order shifts, their three lives are bound together in a web of love, lies and fears, leaving each irrevocably changed. About the author: Sheena Kalayil is a critically acclaimed Manchester-based author and teacher. THE OTHERS is Kalayil's fourth novel, continuing her profound examination of untold stories from the crossroads of history and human experience. Her third book, 'The Wild Wind', drew inspiration from her own nomadic upbringing shuttling between India, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Kalayil's debut novel, 'The Bureau of Second Chances', announced her as a major new literary talent, winning the prestigious Writers' Guild Award for Best First Novel and being shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Prize for Fiction with a Sense of Place. With a lifetime of experiences teaching around the world, from Nepal and Mozambique to Tunisia and Venezuela, Kalayil brings a truly global perspective to her writing. Since 2002, she has called the UK home, now teaching at the University of Manchester while penning rich, immersive narratives that transcend borders. Tickets are £4.00. Admission is free when purchasing a copy of the book. If you cannot make the event but would like a dedicated copy of the book, please email events.manchester@blackwell.co.uk or call us on 0161 274 3331. Our event format is usually a 45 minute discussion between the author and interviewer, followed by a chance for audience members to ask questions. There will be the opportunity to get your book signed/dedicated after the event. Events are a brilliant opportunity to discover new books, meet authors and likeminded readers and learn something new. Support your local bookshop and help us keep the Manchester literary scene vibrant and exciting. You can follow us on Eventbrite and social media (@BlackwellsMCR) to keep up to date on upcoming events. Information Source: Blackwell's Manchester | eventbrite

Esmond Harmsworth Lecture: Natasha Tretheway This is your chance to attend a fascinating lecture by the renowned poet Natasha Tretheway at the Rothermere American Institute. Join us for an evening of insightful discussions and literary inspiration. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to engage with a Pulitzer Prize-winning author in person! Information Source: Events@rai.ox.ac.uk | eventbrite

SONGS OF THE MYSTICS: SUFI QAWWALI Come experience the mesmerizing Sufi Qawwali tradition at SJE Arts! Join us for an evening filled with soul-stirring music that transcends language and culture. Immerse yourself in the mystical poetry and enchanting melodies that have captivated audiences for centuries. Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness a live performance that celebrates the spiritual journey through music. Get ready to be transported to a world of divine love and unity through the universal language of Qawwali. Group: Najmuddin Mohammed Lead Singer, Saifuddin Mehmood lead singer & harmonium, Zafeeruddin Ahmed singer Mughis Uddin singer, Ehtesmuddin Hussain singer, Muhammed Moazzam Al-Khair percussion & Salamat Ali – percussion Presented by SAMA in association with Indus Music & SAYArts Information Source: SAMA ARTS NETWORK | eventbrite

WHAT IS THE WORKSHOP ABOUT? “Ecstasy is an egoless, timeless state of being. It’s a state of total alignment and unity. Unity of body, heart, mind, soul, and spirit. It is what we need to heal our psychic dismemberment. We can’t access it if we are divided, body against mind, mind against heart, or any other way. We can only reach ecstasy through wholeness. One way to experience being whole is through meditation. The purpose of meditation is to still the mind and surrender to the moment. The fastest way I’ve found to still the mind and be aware of the moment is to move the body.” ~Gabrielle Roth, Maps to Ecstasy. Gabrielle Roth wrote an entire book on ecstasy and how to get there through the map of the 5Rhythms. Contrary to popular belief, ecstasy is not just confined to the rhythm of Lyrical or Chaos, but can be found in all of the rhythms individually, and when danced as a Wave. In this 2-day workshop, we will dive into the transformative power of the 5Rhythms practice and explore different gateways to ecstasy through dance, through each of our senses, through presence, and through connection with the self and with others. PREREQUISITES No experience or prerequisites required. Just your curiosity, commitment to be present, and an open heart. WHEN AND WHERE Saturday 21st June, 12:30pm to 6:30pm. Sunday 22nd June 2025, 12pm to 6pm Oxford, UK. COST £125 (£110 concession) Early bird until 21st May: £110 (£95 concession) Super Early bird until 21st April: £95 (£80 concession) Information Source: 5Rhythms with Irem Luqman | eventbrite

The Genius Myth The tortured poet. The rebellious scientist. The monstrous artist. The tech disruptor. You can tell what a society values by who it labels as a genius. You can also tell who it excludes, who it enables, and what it is prepared to tolerate. Taking us from the Renaissance Florence of Leonardo da Vinci to the Floridian rocket launches of Elon Musk's SpaceX, Helen Lewis unravels a word that we all use - without really questioning what it means. Along the way, she uncovers the secret of the Beatles' success, asks how biographers should solve the Austen Problem, and reveals why Stephen Hawking thought IQ tests were for losers (before taking one herself). And she asks if the modern idea of genius - a class of special people - is distorting our view of the world. Helen Lewis Helen Lewis is a British journalist who works as a Staff Writer at the Atlantic Magazine. She is a regular on the Private Eye podcast, Page 94, and is the co-host of Strong Message Here with Armando Iannucci on BBC Radio 4. Her history of Feminism, 'Difficult Women' was a Sunday Times bestseller. Information Source: Blackwell's, Broad Street Oxford | eventbrite

Welcome to VANITY FAIR – a giddy carousel of social climbers, buffoons and preening dandies. Thackeray’s famous tale of greed, ambition, love and betrayal follows the fortunes of scheming Becky Sharp and lovelorn Amelia Sedley, transporting audiences from Regency salons and ballrooms to the battlefield of Waterloo. This brand new adaptation from the company that brought you Macbeth and Much Ado About Nothing combines their trademark inventiveness, verve and original music to make perfect summer outdoor theatre. Information Source: Moving Parts Theatre Company | eventbrite

What is the Missing Soul Series?Events are normally passive for an audience, but Virgo Events aim to connect on a soul-to-soul level uniting through the power of the arts. Interactive, community-oriented, and three uniquely exclusive events focusing on different art forms respectively: poetry, comedy, and film. Do not expect to be a passive audience member by registering! What can you expect from Missing Soul #1?Come and connect with fellow members of the local communityWatch poetic performances by performers of varying levels of professionalismWrite your own poems and express your creativity in an Open Mic Have meaningful conversations and experiences that transcend the superficiality of small talk Join us for an evening of connecting through Missing Soul #1: Poetry. Don't forget to Register for Missing Soul #2 & #3 too. Follow the link through Eventbrite! Information Source: Virgo Events | eventbrite

We're are thrilled to welcome Julia Armfield back to Blackwell's for the paperback publication of Private Rites, an uneasy, water-logged tale of family, queer love and faith at the end of the world. Julia will be in conversation with Jess White. Doors: 6.30pm, starts: 6.45pm Tickets are £4. Admission is free when purchasing a copy the book. About the book: It's been raining for a long time now, for so long that the lands have reshaped themselves. Old places have been lost. Arcane rituals and religions have crept back into practice. Sisters Isla, Irene and Agnes have not spoken in some time when their estranged father dies. A famous architect revered for making the new world navigable, he had long cut himself off from public life. They find themselves uncertain of how to grieve his passing when everything around them seems to be ending anyway. As the sisters come together to clear the grand glass house that is the pinnacle of his legacy, they begin to sense that the magnetic influence of their father lives on through it. Something sinister seems to be unfolding, something related to their mother's long-ago disappearance and the strangers who have always been unusually interested in their lives. Soon, it becomes clear that the sisters have been chosen for a very particular purpose, one with shattering implications for their family and their imperilled world. About the author: Julia Armfield is a fiction writer, living in London with her wife and cat. Her work has been published in Granta, The White Review and Best British Short Stories 2019 and 2021. In 2019, she was shortlisted for the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year award. She was longlisted for the Deborah Rogers Award 2018, and won the White Review Short Story Prize 2018 and a Pushcart Prize in 2020. She is the author of salt slow, a collection of short stories, which was longlisted for the Polari Prize 2020 and the Edge Hill Prize 2020. Her debut novel, Our Wives Under The Sea, was shortlisted for the Foyles Fiction Book of the Year Award 2022 and won the Polari Prize 2023. Her second novel, Private Rites, was longlisted for the inaugural Climate Fiction Prize in 2024. Tickets are £4.00. Admission is free when purchasing a copy the book. If you cannot make the event but would like a dedicated copy of a book, please email events.manchester@blackwell.co.uk or call us on 0161 274 3331. Our event format is usually a 45 minute discussion between the author and interviewer, followed by a chance for audience members to ask questions. There will be the opportunity to get your book signed/dedicated after the event. Events are a brilliant opportunity to discover new books, meet authors and likeminded readers and learn something new. Support your local bookshop and help us keep the Manchester literary scene vibrant and exciting. You can follow us on Eventbrite and social media (@BlackwellsMCR) to keep up to date on upcoming events. Information Source: Blackwell's Manchester | eventbrite

Did someone say Bailey J Mills in London? And during Pride? Extravaganza Eventz is back with another unmissable evening, and this time, we’re bringing the one and only Bailey J Mills to Oxford House Theatre, London for a summer pride extravaganza! 📅 Date: Saturday 6th July ⏰ Time: From 6 PM till late 📍 Venue: Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, E2 6HG 🚨 Important Information: Unreserved seatingNo Refunds- all ticket sales are final - Please email directly for any extenuating circumstances.🚆 Closest Stations: Bethnal Green- Central Line See you there huns! xoxoxoxox Information Source: ExtravagnzaEventz | eventbrite

Men in Love There wasn’t an album they wouldn’t buy, or a drug they wouldn’t try. Then it spiralled out of control . . . They were left with nothing. Nothing but the eternal quest of all men: the search for love. Opening in the late 1980s as rave culture is born and moving into the 1990s, Men In Love reunites the Trainspotting crew for a riotous new journey. Renton, Spud, Sick Boy and Begbie leave heroin behind and seek joy, and the hope of redemption, on the dance floor. Each wants to feel alive in the closing years of Thatcher’s Britain, and they fill their days with sex and romance and trying to get ahead. Taking in Edinburgh, London, Amsterdam and Paris, the group charges towards an unexpected event: Sick Boy’s wedding day. But is falling in love the answer, or just another doomed quest? Irvine Welsh Irvine Welsh was born and raised in Edinburgh. His first novel,Trainspotting, has sold over one million copies in the UK and was adapted into an era-defining film. He has written thirteen further novels, including the number one bestsellerDead Men’s Trousers, four books of shorter fiction and numerous plays and screenplays.Crime andThe Long Knives have been adapted into a television series starring Dougray Scott as Ray Lennox. 'Men in Love' follows on directly after the end of 'Trainspotting' and before 2002's 'Porno' Irvine Welsh currently lives between London, Edinburgh and Miami. John Niven John Nivenis a Scottish author and screenwriter. His books include Kill Your Friends, The Amateurs, and The Second Coming. Kill Your Friends was once labelled by The Word magazine as possibly the best British Novel since Trainspotting . Information Source: Blackwell's, Broad Street Oxford | eventbrite

We are delighted to welcome Jenn Ashworth back to the shop for the Manchester launch of her latest work, The Parallel Path. Jenn will be in conversation with Helen Mort Doors: 6.30pm, starts: 6.45pm Tickets are £4. Admission is free when purchasing a copy the book. About the book: Burnt out and longing for an escape, Jenn Ashworth emerged from lockdown with a compulsive need to walk - and to walk away. Armed with little more than the knowledge imparted by a two-day orienteering course and a set of maps, she embarked on the most epic of English walks: Wainwright's Coast to Coast. Guided not just by Wainwright's writing but also by daily letters from her friend Clive - facing an epic journey of his own - Jenn's pilgrimage soon becomes more than just walking: a chance to reconnect and excavate, to re-engage with the act of caring for others and for oneself. But the walk's tricky terrain is not the only thing standing in Jenn's way. As days go by, her balance begins to fail her and the act of putting one foot in front the other becomes a new exercise in caution. When a vicious heatwave forces her to pause her expedition and gives her an opportunity to investigate the new limitations of her body, Jenn is confronted with a life-altering diagnosis - and a new path of self-discovery. About the author: Jenn Ashworth was born in Preston and studied at Cambridge and Manchester. Her novels include A Kind of Intimacy, The Friday Gospels and Fell. She was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 2018. In 2019 she published Notes Made While Falling, a memoir told in a series of essays, followed by the novel is Ghosted: A Love Story which was Shortlisted for the Portico Prize in 2022. She is a Professor of Writing at Lancaster University. Tickets are £4.00. Admission is free when purchasing a copy of the book. If you cannot make the event but would like a dedicated copy of the book, please email events.manchester@blackwell.co.uk or call us on 0161 274 3331. Our event format is usually a 45 minute discussion between the author and interviewer, followed by a chance for audience members to ask questions. There will be the opportunity to get your book signed/dedicated after the event. Events are a brilliant opportunity to discover new books, meet authors and likeminded readers and learn something new. Support your local bookshop and help us keep the Manchester literary scene vibrant and exciting. You can follow us on Eventbrite and social media (@BlackwellsMCR) to keep up to date on upcoming events. Information Source: Blackwell's Manchester | eventbrite

Men in Love There wasn’t an album they wouldn’t buy, or a drug they wouldn’t try. Then it spiralled out of control . . . They were left with nothing. Nothing but the eternal quest of all men: the search for love. Opening in the late 1980s as rave culture is born and moving into the 1990s, Men In Love reunites the Trainspotting crew for a riotous new journey. Renton, Spud, Sick Boy and Begbie leave heroin behind and seek joy, and the hope of redemption, on the dance floor. Each wants to feel alive in the closing years of Thatcher’s Britain, and they fill their days with sex and romance and trying to get ahead. Taking in Edinburgh, London, Amsterdam and Paris, the group charges towards an unexpected event: Sick Boy’s wedding day. But is falling in love the answer, or just another doomed quest? Irvine Welsh Irvine Welsh was born and raised in Edinburgh. His first novel,Trainspotting, has sold over one million copies in the UK and was adapted into an era-defining film. He has written thirteen further novels, including the number one bestsellerDead Men’s Trousers, four books of shorter fiction and numerous plays and screenplays.Crime andThe Long Knives have been adapted into a television series starring Dougray Scott as Ray Lennox. 'Men in Love' follows on directly after the end of 'Trainspotting' and before 2002's 'Porno' Irvine Welsh currently lives between London, Edinburgh and Miami. Information Source: Blackwell's, Broad Street Oxford | eventbrite

My daughter has attended many of the holiday workshops run by Flintlock – they are always great fun and she has enjoyed every minute. Alison, Holiday Course Parent There is no charge at the point of booking. We will issue you an invoice by email 2-4 weeks before the start date of the course. Payment is due 14 days before the course start date. Information Source: Flintlock Theatre | eventbrite

My daughter has attended many of the holiday workshops run by Flintlock – they are always great fun and she has enjoyed every minute. Alison, Holiday Course Parent There is no charge at the point of booking (i.e. no deposit required) and we will issue an invoice 2-4 weeks before the course. Payments are due 14 days before the course start date, or at the time of booking if booked after this. Information Source: Flintlock Theatre | eventbrite

Ready to flex your funny? Improv Gym is a new single class for those with some improv experience, and is all about getting those comedy reps in. Each class, we’ll spotlight a focus area—because even comedy needs a workout plan. Whether it’s mastering the art of the unexpected or owning your character’s quirks, we’ll sculpt your skills and build your improv confidence. So, grab your imaginary dumbbells and get ready to flex your funny. ​ This is for improvisers who have completed the equivalent to an Improv 101 course. This is a workshop for adults. This event is being held at The Community Works. Please enter via Beckett Street, which is also a wheelchair accessible entrance. If you are looking at Park End Street, Beckett Street is on the right-hand side by Dominos. What3Words: https://w3w.co/bolts.pots.fills Video directions are available (with photos) at the following link: https://youtube.com/shorts/NZx_Et3XXaU Upcoming Themes: 30th July 2025: Physicality to inspire characters Information Source: Three Things Theatre | eventbrite

My daughter has attended many of the holiday workshops run by Flintlock – they are always great fun and she has enjoyed every minute. Alison, Holiday Course Parent There is no charge at the point of booking. We will issue you an invoice by email 2-4 weeks before the start date of the course. Payment is due 14 days before the course start date. Information Source: Flintlock Theatre | eventbrite

My daughter has attended many of the holiday workshops run by Flintlock – they are always great fun and she has enjoyed every minute. Alison, Holiday Course Parent There is no charge at the point of booking (i.e. no deposit required) and we will issue an invoice 2-4 weeks before the course. Payments are due 14 days before the course start date, or at the time of booking if booked after this. Information Source: Flintlock Theatre | eventbrite

Register your interest now to be one of the first Team Maggie's runners. Full information will be sent once runners places are allocated. Information Source: Maggie's | eventbrite

Experience the magic of traditional folk music at the Oxford Folk Festival 2024 Family Workshop, hosted at the prestigious Oxford Westgate Library. Led by talented musicians Jon Fletcher and Katie Grace Harris from Oxfordshire Music Service, this engaging workshop invites Primary school age pupils and their parents/guardians to discover and play traditional folk instruments. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of folk music, participate in a joyful sing-along, and create lasting memories with your loved ones. Join us on April 20, 2024, at Queen Street #228, Oxford, OX1 1PE for a delightful musical journey. Admission is free, making it an accessible and enriching experience for all attendees. Don't miss this opportunity to bond with your family and explore the beauty of folk music at the heart of Oxfordshire.

Mark your calendars for the ultimate clash on November 25, 2023, as Oxford City takes on Kidderminster Harriers in an adrenaline-pumping showdown at the esteemed Oxford City Football Club. Nestled in the heart of Oxford, this unrivaled sporting event promises to ignite the passions of football enthusiasts from far and wide. Brace yourself for an intense battle on the hallowed grounds of Marsh Ln., Marston, Oxford OX3 0NQ, UK, as these formidable teams lock horns in a display of skill, strategy, and sheer determination. This is a momentous occasion that no true sports fan can afford to miss. Witness the clash of titans as the players give it their all, striving to secure victory for their respective sides. The atmosphere will be electric, the tension palpable, as roars of excitement reverberate through the stadium. So, gear up and get ready to soak in the glory of this epic encounter between Oxford City and Kidderminster Harriers. It's time to be part of history in the making, to experience the joy, the heartache, and the triumph that only sports can deliver. Oxford City v Kidderminster Harriers - a battle that will etch itself into the annals of sporting greatness.

Don't miss out on the exciting second event hosted by Virgo Events in Oxford at the renowned Jericho Tavern. This highly-anticipated evening promises to be filled with incredible performances, featuring a surprise headline act that is sure to leave you in awe. Immerse yourself in the world of music, poetry, and comedy, all brought together in one unforgettable night. Taking center stage as the headliner is the talented Daniel Ma'ani, a live and recording musician, singer, and songwriter hailing from Northern Ireland. Be sure to check out his captivating music on Spotify. Joining him on this extraordinary night will be a selection of talented poets from across Oxford, as well as the wonderful musician Peter Maguire. And let's not forget the comedic stylings of Sami, who is guaranteed to have you laughing throughout the evening. After the planned performances, the floor will open up for an open mic session, providing an opportunity for aspiring artists and performers to showcase their own talents. This is an event you won't want to miss! Make sure to mark your calendars for January 20, 2024, and secure your tickets. Early bird tickets will be available in late November, with general admission tickets on sale in late December. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this extraordinary night of music, poetry, and comedy at the Jericho Tavern in Oxford. Secure your spot now and get ready for an unforgettable experience!

David Baddiel, a renowned comedian, author, screenwriter, television presenter, and Jewish activist, will be engaging in a captivating conversation with Professor Robert Douglas-Fairhurst. This event, titled "David Baddiel In Conversation With Professor Robert Douglas-Fairhurst," promises to be an enlightening and thought-provoking discussion. The event will take place in the prestigious city of Oxford, at the St Cross Building's Gulbenkian Lecture Theatre. Visitors are cordially invited to attend this remarkable gathering, where they will have the opportunity to witness Baddiel's extensive expertise and experiences firsthand. Baddiel's distinguished career spans over thirty years, during which he has accomplished significant achievements. He astounded audiences with his stand-up comedy, including a groundbreaking show at Wembley that attracted a staggering crowd of 12500, cementing his position as a trailblazer in the industry. Additionally, Baddiel has excelled in the realm of television, creating and starring in acclaimed programs such as The Mary Whitehouse Experience, Newman and Baddiel in Pieces, and Fantasy Football. Furthermore, he has ventured into documentary-making, producing noteworthy works like The Trouble with Dad, Confronting Holocaust Denial, and Social Media, Anger and Us, which have garnered widespread acclaim. Baddiel's literary accomplishments are equally impressive. He has authored ten immensely successful children's books and four critically acclaimed adult novels. One of his most notable works, Jews Don't Count, earned him the esteemed title of The Sunday Times Politics and Current Affairs Book of the Year, 2021. This polemic tackles the crucial issue of antisemitism, a cause that Baddiel has actively championed, transcending boundaries and addressing audiences in Berlin, New York, and across the UK. In fact, Channel 4 even adapted Jews Don't Count into a captivating documentary in 2022. To add further excitement, Baddiel's upcoming book, The God Desire, is set to be published in April 2023. This highly anticipated release is sure to captivate readers with its profound insights and thought-provoking content. During the event, Baddiel will be engaging in conversation with Professor Robert Douglas-Fairhurst, an esteemed scholar in English Literature and the author of the acclaimed work Metamorphosis: A Life in Pieces. The event promises to be a unique opportunity to witness the meeting of these two brilliant minds and gain valuable insights into their respective fields. This event, "David Baddiel In Conversation With Professor Robert Douglas-Fairhurst," is not to be missed. Admission is free, and attendees will have the privilege of being part of a transformative discussion that explores diverse topics, ranging from comedy to literature to activism. Be sure to mark your calendar for January 31, 2024, and head to the St Cross Building in Oxford to experience this extraordinary event firsthand.