Featured Events in Oxford in November, 2024 (July Updated)

Through the expansive finding of fossils and development of new techniques and methods, the 19th century transformed our understanding of the history of Earth. Breaking Ground explores these themes through William Buckland, geologist and palaeontologist, and Mary Buckland (née Morland), a scientific illustrator, the couple at the heart of this exhibition. They both helped to establish new scientific methods and ideas, which led to fascinating discoveries in palaeontology, including the first ever dinosaur to be named to science.

St John’s has a remarkable collection of late medieval liturgical vestments and embroidery. The textiles are some of the finest surviving examples of their kind in England and include a rare set of vestments for the pre-Reformation High Mass. Dr Malcolm Vale, eminent historian and specialist in the culture of late medieval northern Europe, will tell the story of the College’s textile collection in a lecture entitled 'A continuous - but nearly broken - thread: the story of the St John's textile collection'. For more information, visit the St John's College Events page. Exhibition: 2–5pm. Open to all, pre-booking not required. Lecture: 2.30pm. Open to all, pre-booking recommended. Information Source: St John's College | eventbrite

Japanese artist Takahashi Hiromitsu creates dynamic, colourful prints showing exciting moments in kabuki, a traditional form of dance-drama. This is the second show in a two-part exhibition of his works in Gallery 29. Hiromitsu’s striking designs are not portraits of actual actors, but visualisations of famous kabuki roles. In kabuki, performers wearing elaborate costumes and make-up use stylised movement and song to enact melodramatic stories about love, loyalty and the clash between duty and emotion.

Welcome to OPT's Acting Workshops. Are you interested in acting and want to improve your skills? Join us for a fun and interactive workshop where you'll learn from the OPT directors. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their acting abilities. The sessions will take place on Mondays 6.30 - 8.30pm at the Pegasus Theatre. Come prepared to participate in various exercises and activities that will help you grow as a performer.Refreshments provided. Spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your spot early. Book a ticket for one date and this will cover you for the whole term. No parking at Pegasus Theatre except for disabled parking. Please email us if you need this. 2 hour parking on Magdalen Road. Busses 3, X40, or 46 go from High Street to Magdalen Road. Information Source: Oxford People's Theatre | eventbrite

An exploration of high Magick & witchcraft through the lens of Hip-Hop, Master Elemanzer will be joined by fellow rappers Samson Pyewacket and Da Black Mamba with Doctor Klatu working his magick on the decks Support from the unique Goth rock musical duo Brown Glove and new retrowave producer SI-RO Tickets £8 Advance plus booking fee £10 on Door Doors 7.30pm Information Source: The Oxfordshire Shakespeare Festival 2022 | eventbrite

Emo Carnival 2024 - Emo Night Sydney is making a grand return in 2024 at Darlinghurst's renowned venue, Oxford Art Factory. Prepare for a night filled with excitement, from circus performers to carnival games, magician shows to emo clown makeovers. Indulge in free candy apples, cotton candy, and popcorn while enjoying a lineup of emo, pop punk, alternative, metalcore, and nu metal hits all night long. Dress to impress for a chance to win a $100 voucher by tagging your outfit on Instagram with the event hashtag. Early bird tickets are available for $10, offering access to a thrilling night of music and entertainment. Want free entry to all events? Contact the event page for more information. Various staff positions are open, including DJs, designers, photographers, content creators, and more. Interested individuals can apply through the event page directly. Remember, only purchase tickets through the official event link to avoid any issues with authenticity. This 18+ event requires photo ID for entry, with no refunds available. The event's end time is approximate and may vary based on venue capacity. Join us for an unforgettable night at Emo Carnival 2024 - Emo Night Sydney.

Join us for the opening launch event and artist talk by acclaimed Thai artist, Jakkai Siributr on his first UK exhibition There’s no Place . This autumn, the Whitworth presents There’s no Place a significant new exhibition by acclaimed Thai artist Jakkai Siributr. Building on the Whitworth’s long history of radical global textile exhibitions, this show will offer visitors an intimate and breathtaking look at one of Southeast Asia’s leading contemporary artists on his first UK exhibition. The Whitworth's new Project Space will house a host of works that span the major themes in Siributr’s practice. Moving between the Thailand's political and social histories, personal stories of grief and remembrance and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, this space will allow viewers to both view and interact with the artist’s intricate, monumental and dynamic work. Siributr will also transform one of the Whitworth’s core collection galleries into the latest iteration of his long-term project There's no Place. Exploring ideas of home and belonging, this collaborative embroidery piece creates an ongoing dialogue between the artist, the community of Koung Jor Shan Refugee Camp and viewers around the world. 15 November 2024 – 16 March 2025#JakkaiSiributrThis exhibition is made possible through the generous support of our main exhibition sponsor Atinuj Tantivit and via the exhibition supporters group including Douglas Ray and Central Group. With thanks to Flowers Gallery and to our official paint sponsor Little Greene The Whitworth Oxford Rd Manchester M15 6ER About the venue The Whitworth is an accessible venue with facilities to support you during your visit. Alongside this our visitor team will be on hand to assist you in the gallery. Find out more about planning your visit to the Whitworth and accessibility information for you. If you’d like to speak to a team member about any access or additional needs, please get in touch with the gallery and we will be happy to assist you. Contact via email on whitworth@manchester.ac.uk or by telephone on 0161 275 7450. The Whitworth The Whitworth art gallery and gardens is driven by a mission to work with communities to use art for positive social change, and actively addresses what matters most in people’s lives. We are proudly part of The University of Manchester, operating as a convening space between the University and the people of the city Image: Jakkai Siributr portrait in There’s no Place, presented at The Spirits of Maritime Crossing a collateral event part of the 60th Venice Biennial 2024. Courtesy of the artist, Flowers Gallery and Bangkok Art Biennale Photo credit: Amarin Information Source: The Whitworth | eventbrite

Bailey & Keely tour their debut album, Atthomis, with a mix of traditional, reworked and original tunes. Consummate players in their own rights, together they draw new possibilities and bring traditional music into the modern age on boxes and fiddle. Set in the Norrington Room, the heart of the original Blackwells bookshop, this is sure to be a special night, PLEASE NOTE: this concert will be live recorded, so quiteness during takes will be requested. Information Source: eventbrite

Experience the electrifying performance of Young Stunners in Sydney at the Oxford Art Factory. This highly anticipated event will take place from November 17th to November 18th, 2024, in the vibrant city of Darlinghurst. Prepare to be captivated by their unique blend of music and energy. Tickets for this unforgettable experience range from A$49 to A$202.48. Don't miss your chance to witness Young Stunners live in action at this iconic venue located at 46 Oxford Street #38, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010.

Prototype is a regular evening of new writing, upstairs at the Jericho Tavern. Each night features a rehearsed readings of new 10-minute plays from some of Oxford's most talented playwrights, and a brand new short play from an established playwright. Tonight's playwrights are Lucy Brenchley, Emily Cracknell, Thom Munden , Liz Pagett and Mike Bartlett. Tonight's actors are Steve Hay, Jenny Johns, Ed Rowett and Eloise Sheffield. Prototype is produced by Mike Bartlett and Alex Coke. It is a not-for-profit event: all ticket proceeds go to the room hire and an other finances of the night. Please note: The Jericho Tavern cannot admit any person under the age of 18. The upstairs space is accessed via stairs. There is no lift. Future dates: Monday 16 December 2024, Monday 20 January 2025. Information Source: Alex Coke | eventbrite

The fourth event in a free programme of seminar-screenings, curated by APGRD Director Pantelis Michelakis and co-curated by experienced and emergent scholars, aims to encourage reflection on all forms of interaction between antiquity and modernity as well as between screen and performance. Each screening will have a short introduction and will conclude with a post-screening discussion. Yukio Ninagawa's Oidipusu-oh (1976) and William Maranda's Raja Edepus (2006) will be introduced by Sarah Marshall (St Hugh's College, Oxford) and Simona Thompson (University College, Oxford), who will also lead a post-screening discussion. Attendance is free and everyone is welcome, but booking is required. If you are able to, St Hilda's would welcome a voluntary contribution (suggested donation: £5). All screenings will be held in the Jacqueline du Pré Music Building (JdP), St Hilda's College. The JdP has step free access. Please see the Online Access Guide for further details about the venue. Please email St Hilda's College at: lodge@st-hildas.ox.ac.uk with any accessibility requirements or queries about the JdP. Information Source: APGRD: Archive of Performances of Greek and Roman Drama | eventbrite

In the Blood In the Blood is a memoir in two voices, those of a mother and daughter both in the grip of the disease that has ravaged generations of women in their family. Julia, aged sixty-five, and Arabella, thirty-eight, ended up in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous just nine months apart. In some ways it's a predictable story; two addicts drank and destroyed and ransacked until they could drink no more. In others, it is entirely unlike any account of motherhood or addiction that has ever been told. This is not a recovery memoir, but rather an unflinching family drama spanning generations, whilst looking pain and shame directly in the eye. Confronting the difficulty of writing faithfully about those we love and the ways in which memory blurs the boundaries of fact, this is the story of women who grew up in shadows, and have navigated their way out of darkness. Brutally honest, darkly funny and bursting with hope, In The Blood is the sound of the howling cry of illness and betrayal across generations, and what you do with that sound when you hear it. Information Source: Blackwell's, Broad Street Oxford | eventbrite

SATURDAY 23rd November 2024 | BEECFROFT HALL - OXFORD ACADEMY - OXFORDBritish Kingdom Pro-Wrestling Live! at the Beecroft Hall, Oxford Academy in Oxford, England. Live Pro-Wrestling Mega Show comes to Oxford for an all action packed evening of family entertainment, featuring Superstars from all over the World. Location: Beecroft Hall, The Oxford Academy, Sandy Lane West, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 6JZ Date: Saturday 23rd November 2024 Event Times: Doors Open | 5:30pm Event Starts | 6:00pm Event Tickets: £15.00 | Gold Front Row £12.50 | Silver Second Row £10.00 | Adults General Admission £7.50 | Kids General Admission £30.00 | Family of 4 (2 x Adults | 2 x Kids) £40.00 | Family of 6 (2 x Adults | 4 x Kids) £50.00 | Front Row Family of 4 (2 x Adults | 2 x Kids) £45.00 | Second Row Family of 4 (2 x Adults | 2 x Kids) Birthday Party Package Deals £80.00 | Kids Party of 10 (Includes 2 x Adults) £120.00 | Kids Party of 15 (Includes 2 x Adults) *Free Parking at the Venue Merchandise and In Ring Photos Available to purchase Information Source: British Kingdom Pro-Wrestling | eventbrite

Sunday Morning Pilates A mixed ability Pilates class open to people of all different levels and abilities. We cover the basics and fundamentals of Pilates with some added challenge and progressions meaning everyone can work at their own pace and progress gradually. Hands on corrections are offered. OWN MAT IS ESSENTIAL ENTRANCE IS AT THE BACK OF THE BUILDING. Information Source: Pilates by Cordelia | eventbrite

The Possibility of Literature Bringing together key compositions from the last twenty-five years, as well as several new pieces, the book demonstrates the changing fate of literary thinking over the first decades of the twenty-first century. Peter Boxall traces here the profound shifts in the global conditions that make literature possible as these have occurred in the historical passage from 9/11 to Covid 19. Exploring questions such as 'The Idea of Beauty', the nature of 'Mere Being', or the possibilities of Rereading, the author anatomises the myriad forces that shape the literary imagination. At the same time, he gives vivid critical expression to the imaginative possibilities of literature itself - those unique forms of communal life that literature makes possible in a dramatically changing world, and that lead us towards a new shared future. Peter Boxall Peter Boxall is Goldsmiths’ Professor of English Literature at the University of Oxford. He has written a number of books on the novel, including Twenty-First-Century Fiction and The Value of the Novel. He is editor of Textual Practice, and series editor of ‘Cambridge Studies in Twenty-First-Century Literature and Culture’. His book, The Prosthetic Imagination, came out with CUP in 2020. Abigail Williams Professor Abigail Williams is the Associate Head of Research and Innovation for the Humanities Division. Working with the divisional research support and impact teams and TORCH she leads on strategic oversight of research activity across the nine faculties and departments. She is Professor of English Literature and Lord White Tutorial Fellow at St Peter’s College. Her research focuses on eighteenth-century literature, politics, and the history of the book, with a recent focus on historical and contemporary readers and reading practices. Information Source: Blackwell's, Broad Street Oxford | eventbrite

A night celebrating the poetry and music of David Berman. Poet, singer-songwriter and Silver Jews founder / frontman, David Berman, published just one collection of poetry before his death in 2019. Actual Air was published in 1999, and has since become a cult and deeply influential poetry collection, dealing with themes of isolation, memory, banality and malaise in middle America. Poets Zaffar Kunial, Caleb Nichols, Lenni Sanders, and lyricist Paul Rafferty, will be performing readings of Berman’s poetry and their own work. Singer-songwriter Francis Lung will be performing Silver Jews covers to conclude the night. Information Source: Manchester Poetry Library | eventbrite

Emilia by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm “I will never be at peace as long as I have no voice. I will not stop. I will not rest until I find words for all my daughters I will never know.” This fiery, feisty and funny play was written for Shakespeare’s Globe at the height of the #Me Too movement. It is an irreverent take on the life of the real-life Emilia Bassano, probably the first woman to have poetry published under her own name, and probably Shakespeare’s mysterious lady of the sonnets. The play hijacks the stage revisioning, rewriting and reimagining HERstory. “A rousing cheer for women’s emancipation” Aleks Sierz, The Arts Desk Information Source: Institute for Contemporary Theatre | eventbrite

Smith and Sniff live at the MINI factory Smith and Sniff are recording another episode of Britain’s most popular car podcast in front of a live audience, and this one's happening at the MINI factory in Cowley, Oxford. This recording will take place in the events centre next to the factory where you'll be able to look around an excellent collection of classic Minis before sitting down to watch Jonny trying to get Richard to stop banging on about Austin Maxis and Rover 800s and all the other cars made on this famous factory site. As usual with a Smith and Sniff live show, there'll be a recording of a normal podcast for about an hour, a half hour break during which time you'll be able to buy refreshments, and then another hour or so of audience questions. Jonny and Richard will be milling around during the break and afterwards for as long as possible before the nice MINI people ask us to leave so if you've always wanted to show them a photo of your old Opel Monza being run over by a traction engine, this might be the time. As you'd expect from a car factory, there's plenty of parking. Turn up from 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm. Information Source: eventbrite

Wooden Racquet 70s Social Friday, November 29th | 7 PM - 8:30 PM RSVP Required Dust off your parents' old wooden racquet and join us for a throwback tennis event like no other! 🎾 Details: Members: $25 | Non-Members: $35Bring Your Own Wooden Racquet – If you have one, bring it! (Strongly encouraged)Groove to 70s tunes, enjoy complimentary small bites, and win exciting prizes.A cash bar will be available.Channel your inner 70s tennis pro by wearing retro tennis gear—think tube socks, short shorts, headbands, and more! Get ready for a groovy night of tennis, fun, and nostalgia! Information Source: Oxford Athletic Club | eventbrite

5-Day musical theatre course for ages 8-14 full of songs, dances and characters from your favourite shows. ​ 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

Join the curators Corina Matamoros and Sandra García Herrera as they explore the rich themes and ideas in Belkis Ayón: Sikán Illuminations.Be the first to see the exhibition and discover the symbolic depths of Ayón's works. This event will be in Spanish with English translation. Afterwards, celebrate the opening of our new ground floor spaces at our Preview Party. Get your free ticket for this here. 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. Image credit: Belkis Ayón, Sin título (Sikán con chivo), 1993. © Belkis Ayón Estate. Courtesy of the Belkis Ayón Estate and David Castillo Information Source: Modern Art Oxford | eventbrite

Explore Oxford United v Swansea City sporting information for 2nd November, as well as links for Football tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. Oxford United Football Club is a professional football team based in Oxford, England. The team was founded in 1893 and has since then been a member of the English Football League. They currently compete in League One, the third tier of English football. Over the years, Oxford United has developed a strong fan base and has won several accolades, including the Football League Cup in 1986. The team has produced notable players such as James Constable, Kemar Roofe, and Curtis Nelson. The home stadium for Oxford United is the Kassam Stadium, which has a capacity of over 12,000 spectators. With a rich history and talented players, Oxford United continues to be a competitive force in English football. Swansea City is a professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. They currently compete in the second tier of English football, the Championship. The club was founded in 1912 and has a rich history, having won the Welsh Cup a record 10 times. They have also won the English Championship playoffs on two occasions, allowing them to play in the Premier League in recent years. The Swans, as they are commonly known, have a strong fan base and play their home matches at the Liberty Stadium, which has a capacity of over 21,000. The team boasts notable players such as Andre Ayew, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Matt Grimes, all of whom have contributed to the team's success and solidified their position as a top team in the English football league. Swansea City continues to make strides in their performances and look to add more silverware and achievements to their already illustrious history. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Learn from an experienced local artist, who'll teach you how to paint using traditional materials like bamboo brushes, sumi ink, Gansai Tambi 顔彩耽美 (Traditional Japanese colours), gold leaves on rice paper. Paint Japanese scenes with us! We will bring along a selection of seasonal references from the different Japanese art movements like Ukiyo-e, Rinpa School and also some Japanese contemporary artists. This painting class is suitable for beginners as well as those with a little more artistic experience, so don't worry if it's your first time. Your teacher will be on hand to provide guidance and answer any questions. At the end of your art class, you'll get the chance to stand back and admire your beautiful Japanese painting or you can share your experiences with the group. You'll head home with your completed piece and a new skill that's perfect to practice whenever you're looking to clear your head. This workshop is located at Brewdog Outpost Manchester where food & drink is available for purchase before, during and after the workshop. *Towards the end of the workshop there will be an opportunity for you to get your photo taken. We will use these photos for social media and promotional use. Please let us know if you're not comfortable with this. Knowledge required • Beginner friendly - all levels welcome. Materials (all provided) • Sumi ink, Gansai Tambi 顔彩耽美 (Traditional Japanese colours), gold leaves, rice paper board. What you'll get: • All of the equipment and materials needed for your class. • Protective equipment such as aprons. What to bring • Comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting a little paint on. • A carrying bag for take your artworks home. * This workshop is for ages 16+ only, if you have any concerns please email us floatingartuk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more details @artfloat www.floatingart.co.uk Information Source: Floating Art Workshop | eventbrite

Welcome to the OPT Playwriting Workshops! Get ready to unleash your creativity and learn the art of playwriting in our in-person workshops. Join us starting on Mon Nov 4 2024 at 6.30pm in the Pegasus Cafe. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, our workshops are designed to help you develop your skills and craft compelling narratives and characters for the stage. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow playwrights and dive into the world of theatre. Bring paper and pen. Refreshments provided. Book a ticket for one date and this will cover you for the whole term. The start and end times are actually 6.30-8.30pm. (please ignore error on listing) No parking at Pegasus Theatre except for disabled parking. Please email us if you need this. 2 hour parking on Magdalen Road. Busses 3, X40 and 46 from High street to Magdalen Road. Information Source: Oxford People's Theatre | eventbrite

Welcome to Peregrine's Curious Collection Mini Launch and Young Author Workshop at Curio Books and Culture! Join us on Wed, Nov 06, 2024 at 5:00 PM GMT for an evening filled with creativity and inspiration. Young authors ages 8-18 and their guardians are invited to this engaging workshop! Discover the latest mini collection from Peregrine, filled with unique and intriguing stories. Aspiring writers can learn tips and tricks to kickstart their writing journey. Don't miss out on this exciting event! Information Source: Oxford Writers' House | eventbrite

Discover a lineup of talented comedians from Lille at the upcoming edition of the Calembours Comedy Club. The event will take place at the Oxford Café located at 21 Rue Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul, 59000 Lille on November 7, 2024. Admission is free, offering a great opportunity to enjoy a night of laughter with local humorists.

For the second year running, Bee Pedal Ready and Station South are joining bike forces to bring glowing wheeling women to the dark streets and parks of Manchester - Lights Up, encore!Bringing awareness to the number of women drop significantly through the darker and winter months, through various barriers. We want to change this.We are offering ‘feeder rides’ to and from the city, where we’ll ride in as a group to meet a plethora of amazing women of all ages at All Saint’s Park - this will form our ‘main ride’.Our main ‘bike disco’ ride will weave across the city as a pack before heading south, towards and through 3 different parks , before wheeling our way over to the astounding Victoria Baths for brews, hot food and a bike party!> To ensure illuminations across the ride, we have a couple of pannier bags full of wheel lights - free to you - for women joining feeder rides AND for the first 50 to arrive at the main ride. > All bikes are welcome! The ride is accessible to all, so bring your cargo bikes, tri-shaws, adapted bikes, and even a Penny Farthing if you have one! > Any questions or if you would like to organise a feeder ride of your own - please drop Anna + Bee a line : rides4womenmcr@gmail.com > Are you a Ride Leader, experienced cyclist or bike mechanic + would like to help marshall the main ride? We would L O V E to hear from you! Find the rides below and choose the one that suits you best, or feel free to just meet us in town. #lightsupride #ridesforwomenmcr #pedalmorefor24We are delighted to be partnering up with the Manchester School of Digital Art , We are Cycling UK, MCRActive, TfGM and Starling Bikes to create this official event for the European Capital of Cycling. +++++++// RIDE DETAILS //Main Ride> When : 4pm @ All Saints Park | Sundown! > Suitable for: All folk identifying as female, non-binary or allies who are comfortable riding as a female centred event, with experience of riding on the road and with a group. > Distance / Terrain : 5m / 8km > Speed : Very much unpaced / chilled / party pace / let's ride together > Expected ride time : 1 hour > Route : All Saint’s Park - Oxford Road - Whitworth Park - Platt Fields Park - Birchfields Park - Victoria Baths > What to bring: Water / snacks / helmet / bike lock / spare inner tube / bike lights / warm layers! > Fun things if you fancy : Wear bright, high viz or sparkly clothes if you have any / flags / speakers, tunes / noise making things / spoke lights / fairy lights / think disco party on wheels a.k.a. anything goes Feeder RidesRide 1 : with Bee Pedal Ready > Meet : Outside the Cafe The Pavilion in Alexander Park > Time : 3pm > Distance : 4 miles / 6.5km > Route : Alexandra Rd - Moss Side - Hulme - City Centre > Return ride to Whalley Range : Depart Victoria Baths @ 7.15pm Ride 2 : with Station South > Meet : Station South Bike Parking > Time : 3pm > Distance : 5 miles / 8km > Route : : FLoop - Oxford Rd - Platt Fields - Whitworth - City Centre > Return ride to Station South : Depart Victoria Baths @ 7.15pm > Bikes + helmets available to borrow : contact Anna at community@stationsouth.co.uk to reserve your kit. Ride 3 : with Moston Cycling + Walking Group > Meet : FC United Football Ground > Time : 3pm > Distance : 5 miles / 8km > Route: : FC United Broadhurst Park - Hulme Hall Lane - Miles Platting - Ancoats - Mayfield Park - Oxford Rd - All Saints Park Ride 4 : with Al-Hilal Communities > Meet : Evan's Cycles, Cheetham Hill Retail Park > Time : 3pm > Distance : 2.3 miles / 3.7km > Route: Cheetham Hill Road - Deansgate - City Centre - Oxford Road +++++++>> Friendly Notice! If you book on but for whatever reason cannot make it, we would appreciate as much notice as possible so we can open the ride back up to others waiting. You can cancel your place directly via EventBrite. The rides are free to you but come with cost and planning from our end so we want to make sure all the places are taken and enjoyed.. Thank you!>> All riders must cycle responsibly + take their own safety as well as others into account when making decisions on the road.>> This ride is not suitable for beginners as we will be riding on roads, with traffic and in a tight group.>> Please bring a spare inner tube just in case of a puncture, we have our very own mechanic amongst us so you won't get left behind if you get a flat. Please make sure your bike is in a roadworthy condition before the ride.>> Please make sure you are comfortable with the distance and route>> Want to join the ride but don’t have a bike? We have you covered! With free access to the infamous Starling Bikes, you won’t get left behind. Get in touch with beepedalready@gmail.com to get your unique code. Information Source: Rides for Women MCR | eventbrite

We're thrilled to be welcoming John McAuliffe to the shop for the Manchester launch of his sixth full collection of poetry, NATIONAL THEATRE. John will be in conversation with Lucy Burns. Doors: 6.30pm, starts: 6.45pm Tickets start from £4. About The Author: John McAuliffe's Selected Poems (2022) was an Irish Times and Guardian Book of the Year, and his previous books have won the Michael Hartnett Award and Poetry Book Society Recommendations. He is Professor of Poetry at Manchester where he has taught creative writing for twenty years, and is also Associate Publisher at Carcanet Press. Lucy Burns is a Senior Lecturer in Prose at Liverpool John Moores University. Her first book, Larger than an Orange, was published by Chatto & Windus in 2021. Information Source: Blackwell's Manchester | eventbrite

Welcome to the Sketchy Art Society! Join us and discover the joy of creativity at Market Halls Oxford Street. Are you into illustration, animation, or arts, but sometimes feel stuck or need a little inspiration? Maybe you're working on an art project, but the spark isn't quite there. Or perhaps you just want a monthly escape to sketch and chill with like-minded folks. Look no further – welcome to the Sketchy Art Society! We are a laid-back community where everyone is welcome, from beginners to experienced artists. At Sketchy Art Society, we believe in the simple joy of self-expression through art. Enjoy a relaxed and supportive atmosphere where you can connect with fellow artists, swap ideas, tips and tricks, learn new techniques, and maybe even make new friends along the way! Bring your favourite sketchbook and pencils, and let your imagination run wild. Don't worry about making mistakes – the Sketchy Art Society is about embracing imperfections and having a good time. So come on down, grab your drink and unleash your inner artist with us! WHERE TO FIND US: we are in a private area of the Market Halls called 'The Cavendish'. Ask any member of the staff to direct you to the private room. Closer to the date tickets holder will receive more information regarding the location. ✨ Bring your own material - it's okay if you don't have any, some will be provided. ✨ FEAR NOT: no one has to sketch with an empty stomach; Nor start the evening without a well-deserved drink! Food and Drinks are available in the fantastic 24 different kitchens at the Market Halls bars. ✨ FOLLOW US on Instagram @sketchy.art.society Information Source: Dante's Yard | eventbrite

Book Launch: Laura Varnam, Primers Volume Seven Join us for a reading from Laura Varnam's Beowulf-inspired poetry sequence 'Grendel's Mother Bites Back' from the newly published Primers Volume Seven (Nine Arches Press). Laura will be in conversation with Eleanor Baker (author of Book Curses). There will be a chance to ask questions and to buy a book at the end of the event (cash only). The event will take place in the 10 Merton Street lecture room in University College. Information Source: Laura Varnam | eventbrite