Featured Events in Oxford in May, 2025 (April Updated)

Welcome to Daytime 80s/90s Clubbing for over 30's! Join us at Oxford Art Factory for a blast from the past filled with all your favorite tunes from the 80s and 90s. Dust off those dancing shoes and get ready to groove the day away with fellow party-goers who are over 30. Let's relive the good old days together in a fun and nostalgic atmosphere. Don't miss out on this epic daytime disco event! Information Source: Studio38 | eventbrite

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.

Come and join Oxfordshire Westgate Library for an evening with Sunday Times bestseller John Connolly. John Connolly is a crime and thriller writer. Join us as he talks about his writing and career to date as well as his latest novel, ‘The Children of Eve’. Have a chance to meet John and purchase a signed copy of his book at the end. Oxford Westgate Library - Collaboration Space (Second Floor) Information Source: Oxfordshire Libraries | eventbrite

We are thrilled to be welcoming Katharina Volckmer and Nussaibah Younis to the shop for an evening of bold, outlandish fiction. Katharina and Nussaibah will be discussing their novels CALLS MAY BE RECORDED FOR TRAINING AND MONITORING PURPOSES and FUNDAMENTALLY in conversation with Naomi Frisby. Doors: 6.30pm, starts: 6.45pm Tickets are £4. Admission is free when purchasing a copy of either book. About the books: About CALLS MAY BE RECORDED: In a London call centre, Jimmie helps holiday makers with myriad problems, but he is hardly a model employee. He doesn't simply provide customer service to his clients and advice to his colleagues, he gets involved in their fantasies and frustrations, and now he's about to be hauled up in front of the boss. From perfecting his roles as an undertaker and as a clown to performing duties above and beyond his employment contract, he debates the importance of the optimum shade for lipstick and bathroom walls, the pros and cons of nudist versus textile, as well as the psychological impacts of an Italian mother and an emotional support animal. This is the second, ribald, scatological novel from the brilliant author of The Appointment. Jimmie's sly, sharp, melancholy insights into the indignities of a world which aims to eliminate the human will make you laugh, weep and never look the same way at an electric carving knife again. About FUNDAMENTALLY: Nadia is an academic who's been disowned by her puritanical mother and dumped by her lover, Rosy. She decides to make a getaway, accepting a UN job in Iraq. Tasked with rehabilitating ISIS women, Nadia becomes mired in the opaque world of international aid, surrounded by bumbling colleagues. Sara is a precocious and sweary East Londoner who joined ISIS at just fifteen. Nadia is struck by how similar they are: both feisty and opinionated, from a Muslim background, with a shared love of Dairy Milk and rude pick-up lines. A powerful friendship forms between the two women, until a secret confession from Sara threatens everything Nadia has been working for. A bitingly original, wildly funny and razor-sharp exploration of love, family, religion and the decisions we make in pursuit of belonging, Fundamentally upends and explores a defining controversy of our age with heart, complexity and humour. About the authors: Katharina Volckmer was born in Germany in 1987. She now lives in London where she works for a literary agency. Her first novel The Appointment has been translated into over 15 languages and has been adapted for the stage and radio in several countries. This book is filled with brilliant dialogue, unexpected turns, some very dirty talk with sudden bursts of hilarity, and then fierce sadness. It exudes dark energy. It is highly original. It gives pleasure on every page. - Colm Tóibín, author of Brooklyn and Long Island Dr. Nussaibah Younisis a peace-building practitioner and a globally recognized expert on contemporary Iraq. She has a PhD in international affairs from Durham University in the UK and a BA in modern history and English from the University of Oxford. Dr. Younis was a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council in Washington, DC, where she directed the Future of Iraq Task Force and offered strategic advice to US government agencies on Iraq policy. Dr. Younis has published op-eds in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Guardian, and has provided on-air commentary for the BBC and Al Jazeera. She was born in the United Kingdom to an Iraqi father and a Pakistani mother, and currently lives in London. Younis is a fantastic comic writer: caustic, pitiless, unafraid, with razor-sharp powers of observation. The book is laugh-out-loud funny, and many of the jokes, besides being hilarious, are jaw-dropping in their audacity. - Jonathan Coe Tickets are £4.00. Admission is free when purchasing a copy of either of the books. 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

Beginning in 2016, the Glass Tank has been acquisitioning works of art from both the annual BA Fine Art Degree Show and School of Architecture End of Year Show. Just as the Glass Tank produces shows which are dedicated showing the work of it's staff, students and alumni; this collection is a celebration of the creativity and talent of Oxford Brookes students. The works, from both Art and Architecture are purchased into the Oxford Brookes Student Art Collection. Managed by the Glass Tank gallery, these art pieces are permanently mounted onto the walls of the University, and can be found across all of Brookes' campuses. As a public institution, the pieces of this collection are available for the public to view. Ranging in medium from film and photography to sculpture to print, the Student Art Collection is a must see for any one visiting Oxford. http://file:///C:/Users/p0078514/Downloads/Public%20Art%20Headington%20Road%20site%20(1).pdf

Anselm Kiefer: Early Works is a landmark exhibition of one of the world's most important living artists, organised in collaboration with the Hall Art Foundation and drawn from the Hall Collection. Featuring paintings, watercolours, artist books, photos and woodcuts, all rarely displayed in the UK, this major exhibition takes us back to the origins of Anselm Kiefer.

Anselm Kiefer: Early Works is a landmark exhibition of one of the world's most important living artists, organised in collaboration with the Hall Art Foundation and drawn from the Hall Collection. Featuring paintings, watercolours, artist books, photos and woodcuts, all rarely displayed in the UK, this major exhibition takes us back to the origins of Anselm Kiefer.

This is a donation based talk with a minimum suggested on the door of £6 All monies raised go to ABC Against Breast Cancer Abingdon Suitable for 12+ years Information Source: caroline casey | eventbrite

Come join us on May the 4th to celebrate all things Star Wars. Tickets are at your Fingertips, don’t miss out! Best outfit wins a $100 voucher + Beserk Prizes! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your outfits for your chance to win best dressed! @cosraves Free Glow Sticks Free Chupa Chups $10 Early Bird Tickets Themed Drinks: Jedi Juice Skywalker Spritz Darth Drank Staff wanted - multiple roles available! DJs, Designers, Photographers, Content Creators, Influencers, Videographers, Video Editors, Photo Editors, Door Staff, Event Hosting Staff, Full time event managers, Plus More! Inbox our page if interested! (Do not inbox the venue page) We do not condone the purchase of tickets from any 3rd party resellers. The only way to guarantee the authenticity of tickets is by purchasing directly from the ticket link listed in our event. If an individual claims to have tickets available for this event they are not verified by us and may not be legitimate tickets. This event is body positive & LGBTQIA+ friendly. Have fun, respect our safe space and treat people with kindness 18+ photo ID required. No refunds. Information Source: COSRAVES.COM | eventbrite

Welcome to the Oxford Welsh Male Voice Choir Concert in Burford presented by the Burford and Kingham Rotary Club! Join us for an evening of beautiful harmonies and powerful performances at St John the Baptist Church. Get ready to be swept off your feet by the incredible voices of the talented choir members. As well as their normal programme the choir will be performing a medley of wartime favourites to help celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The ticket price includes refreshments during the intermission. All proceeds will be donated to our charities including, Maggies, Prostate Cancer, and other Rotary charities. Grab your tickets now and come enjoy a magical musical experience with us. Information Source: Burford and Kingham Rotary Club | eventbrite

SATURDAY 3rd MAY 2025 | 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 3rd May 2025 Event Times: Doors Open | 5:30pm Event Starts | 6:00pm Event Tickets: £17.50 | Gold Front Row £15.00 | Silver Second Row £12.50 | Adults General Admission £10.00 | Kids General Admission £40.00 | Family of 4 (2 x Adults | 2 x Kids) £55.00 | Family of 6 (2 x Adults | 4 x Kids) £60.00 | Front Row Family of 4 (2 x Adults | 2 x Kids) £50.00 | Second Row Family of 4 (2 x Adults | 2 x Kids) Birthday Party Package Deals £100.00 | Kids Party of 10 (Includes 2 x Adults) £150.00 | 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

Explore Swansea City v Oxford United sporting information for 3rd May, as well as links for Football tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. 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. 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. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Every Monument Will Fall The culture war is over. If you want it to be. It wasn't even a culture war; it was a war on culture. A sustained attack, Dan Hicks argues, in the form of the weaponisation of civic museums, public art, and even universities - and one that has a deeper history than you might think. Tracing the origins of contemporary conflicts over art, heritage, memory, and colonialism, Every Monument Will Fall joins the dots between the building of statues, the founding of academic disciplines like archaeology and anthropology, and the warehousing of stolen art and human skulls in museums - including the one in which he is a curator. Part history, part biography, part excavation, the story runs from the Yorkshire wolds to the Crimean War, from southern Ireland to the frontline of the American Civil War, from the City of London to the University of Oxford - revealing enduring legacies of militarism, slavery, racism and white supremacy hardwired into the heart of our cultural institutions. Every Monument Will Fall offers an urgent reappraisal of how we think about culture, and how to find hope, remembrance and reconciliation in the fragments of an unfinished violent past. Refusing to choose between pulling down every statue, or living in a past that we can never change, the book makes the case for allowing monuments to fall once in a while, even those that are hard to see as monuments, rebuilding a memory culture that is in step with our times. Dan Hicks Dan Hicks is Curator and Professor of Contemporary Archaeology at the University of Oxford. His new book Every Monument Will Fall has been called by Professor Paul Gilroy as an extraordinary intervention — this bold, provocative book is an indispensable resource Panellists : Nandini Chatterjee (Professor of Indian History) Simukai Chigudu (Associate Professor of African Politics) Information Source: Blackwell's, Broad Street Oxford | eventbrite

Explore Movement and Creativity with Jane Castree Dive into the world of movement and choreography in a welcoming and vibrant atmospheree. Led by professional choreographer Jane Castree, these sessions draw on her expertise in contemporary dance and contact improvisation. Start with improvised warm-ups, then engage in structured tasks that encourage you to discover and expand your unique movement possibilities. Collaborate with others to create duets or small group movement phrases, or focus on your individual practice - it’s entirely up to you. 13 Feb: Taster session 8, 15, 22 May: 6.30-8.30pm 5, 12 June: 6.30-8.30pm 12, 13 July: Last weekend intensive session 12 - 4pm We encourage you to attend all sessions, but you're welcome to join as many as you like. Our February session offers a taster to give you an idea of what to expect. Accessibility and Inclusivity Each session is open to adults of all abilities, with or without prior dance experience. Movements can be adapted to be performed seated or standing, and all activities are suitable for wheelchair users or those using mobility aids. Join us to celebrate creativity in motion - we can’t wait to move with you! --------- 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

Calling all improvisers, from seasoned veterans to curious newcomers! The Triple Jam is Oxford's brand new improv jam, dedicated to long-form. Come along to connect with others and watch a special guest performance! ​ What to ExpectPhase 1: Warm-Ups Kick off the evening with fun, easy-to-play warm-up games that will get you laughing, moving, and ready to improvise. No experience necessary! ​ Phase 2: Long-Form Scenes For improvisers with experience of long-form scenes, explore characters, patterns and connections. This is your chance to play in a supportive environment. ​ Phase 3: Guest Performance Enjoy a long-form performance by a guest group, showcasing the best of long-form improv. ​ A Supportive ZoneOur jam is a safe space to try new things and learn from each other. ​ The RulesBe Kind, Respectful, and Playful: Treat others with care, listen actively, and most importantly, have fun!Read our Code of Conduct online.Don’t Worry About ‘Failing’: We celebrate mistakes as opportunities for growth and laughter.Let's keep the jam's magic alive by not posting spoilers or sensitive moments on social media.This is a jam for adults.​​Come for the Improv, Stay for the Community Information Source: Three Things Theatre | eventbrite

We can't wait to welcome Marnie Riches to the shop to celebrate the publication of her latest cosy crime novel, THE GARDENER'S CLUB. Marnie will be in conversation with Jessica Bull, author of Miss Austen Investigates. Doors: 6.30pm, starts: 6.45pm Tickets are £4. Admission is free when purchasing a copy the book. About the book: Gardening is dirty work - but should it be deadly? When Gill Swanley decides to take up gardening to fight a midlife malaise, she never expected it to become quite such a dangerous hobby. Pushing herself to 'get out there', Gill picks herself up the secateurs and joins the Bromley Botanists. Here she finds a seven-strong group whose main agenda is how to win the coveted Golden Trowel for best community club of the year. But when a dead body turns up in the community greenhouse, they suddenly have more serious matters to consider than victory. They must uncover whether their arch-rivals, Croydon, are taking things to another level or whether someone more dangerous is targeting their rag tag group. Can they dig up the truth before someone else is left pushing up the daisies? About the author: Marnie Riches grew up on a rough estate in north Manchester. Exchanging the spires of nearby Strangeways prison for those of Cambridge University, she gained a Masters in German & Dutch. Her best-selling, award-winning George McKenzie crime thrillers, tackling the subject of trans-national trafficking, were inspired by her own time spent in The Netherlands. About the host: Jessica Bull grew up in South East London, where she still lives with her husband, two daughters, and far too many pets. She’s addicted to stories and studied English Literature at Bristol University, and Information Science at City University, London. She began work as a librarian (under the false impression she could sit and read all day), before becoming a communications consultant. Her debut novel, Miss Austen Investigates, has sold in eighteen territories and counting. A Fortune Most Fatal is the highly-anticipated second book in the series. 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

At a time of extraordinary challenges to the university as a social institution, we gather to discuss the role of video in sustaining our research practices and collaborations. What are the methods and techniques by which we activate video as a form of thought and knowledge? How do processes of video production, editing, and analysis structure research processes and support relationships between academia and communities outside the university? Does video still have critical, decolonial, or even revolutionary potential through its displacement of logocentrism and its capacity for entanglement? Can audiovisuality point the way to more embodied and emplaced ways of knowing and living? What happens to video in a digital world that is increasingly defined by algorithms and platformisation? What is the status of truth and fiction, the documentary and the ethnographic, in a time of rapidly growing “AI” image generation? Visiting Scholar Ben Spatz will introduce the Journal of Embodied Research, an open access journal from Open Library of Humanities that publishes video articles. Two roundtables will address the ethics, politics, and aesthetics of videographic entanglement today, with participants from contemporary art and from anthropology. ROUNDTABLE PARTICIPANTS Oreet Ashery Paul Basu Jen DeNike Chihab El Khachab Paola Esposito Eiko Soga Ilka Vari-Lavoisier LOCATION Seminar Room, 3rd floor, Radcliffe Humanities Building SCHEDULE 9:00 – 10:00 Welcome with Coffee and Tea 10:00 – 10:30 Introduction to Journal of Embodied Research 10:45 – 11:45 Roundtable Discussion 1 12:15 – 13:15 Roundtable Discussion 2 13:15 – 14:15 Catered Lunch 14:30 – 17:00 @ St Luke’s Chapel Screenings from Journal of Embodied Research -- Image credit: Still from Kyoung Mann Cho and Haeree Choi, “Breathing the Earth: Bodily Exploration of Relationality in Eco-rituals and Dances.” Journal of Embodied Research 7(2). doi: https://doi.org/10.16995/jer.9827 Information Source: TORCH | eventbrite

Flying Fox Theatre presents Something Sketchy Flying Fox Theatre presents “Something Sketchy,” a hilarious night of not-quite family entertainment packed with comedy sketches and songs performed by a mischievous ensemble cast. Featuring the music of Kool Skool. Age 14+. Join us as we launch Flying Fox Theatre, a brand new company formed by veterans of the vibrant Oxford amateur drama scene. We met doing the Florence Park panto, and we want to bring its joyful spirit to everything we do (oh yes we do!). Please join our mailing list by contacting us at info@flyingfoxtheatre.com. Information Source: Flying Fox Theatre | eventbrite

Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking to have a good time, this workshop is perfect for everyone. Learn some new moves, meet new friends, and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Bollywood dance. No dance experience necessary! What to expect: Warm-up session to get you movingStep-by-step choreography breakdownPlenty of time to drill the routineOpportunity to film at the end (if you wish to!)An hour of fun and good vibes!Date: Saturday 10th May Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Old Fire Station - 40 George St, Oxford OX1 2AQ Come along for the perfect mix of fitness, rhythm, and fun! Let's dance💃 Information Source: Oxford Bollywood Dance - Leah George | eventbrite

Come and join us for our May event when we’ll be at the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford discussing their Hawaiian exhibition: Ma uka to Ma kai - Quilting the Hawaiian Landscape. The exhibitiona is a fascinating exploration of traditional Hawaiian ecological knowledge. It looks at the collective beliefs expressed through mediums such as Hawaiian quilting and hula dancing, whilst also documenting how indigenous farming and fishing practices are currently being used to restore the landscape for the health of all its inhabitants — both human and more-than-human. We will meet in a special behind-the-scenes room at the museum from 2.15pm and the discussion will run from 2.30pm-3.30pm, and afterwards you will be more than welcome to join us for a cup of tea and further informal conversations. On the day we will go around the group and individually share our thoughts about the exhibition before we engage in a gently-guided group discussion. We are excited to say that the exhibition’s curator Dr Marenka Thompson-Odium will be with us at the museum to introduce the subject and to share some special exhibits with us. Please make sure to visit the Ma uka to Ma kai exhibition before you attend the discussion. It is free to visit and located in the Pitt Rivers special exhibition section. If you’re going to visit it on the day, it’s best to leave at least one hour in order to see everything, and it’s advisable to leave more time if you’d like to look at the rest of the exhibits in the world-renowned wider museum. Additionally, if you would like to gain a more embodied understanding of the hula tradition prior to our discussion, you can also book separately to attend a class at The London School of Hula and ‘Ori either in person or online: www.lsho.co.uk More about the Ma uka to Ma kai: Quilting the Hawaiian Landscape exhibition: “The ahupua‘a, a land division extending from the mountains to the sea, has long been the cornerstone of sustainable land management for Kanaka Maoli (Hawaiian) communities. Ma uka (toward the mountains)and Ma kai (toward the sea) are not merely directional references; they signify a deep understanding of care and access to natural and cultural resources within these regions. Through a combination of contemporary and historic mea noʻeau (skillfully created works) this special exhibition explores the past, present, and future of the ahupua‘a system. Hawaiian quilts by the Honolulu-based Poakalani Quilters are curated in narrative that follows the ahupua‘a and the people working with the landscape, from mountain forests to the coastal waters, and as well as introducing the Hawaiian royal history of the palatial grounds of their group meeting place. Join us on a journey through time through the ahupua‘a in this special exhibition: witness the disruption of indigenous practices over the past 150 years, accompanied by a decline in Hawaiian ecosystems, alongside stories of resilience and restoration. Travelling from Ma uka to Ma kai, discover efforts of contemporary practitioners who embrace 21st-century sustainable stewardship, and how looking back towards traditional practices offers a glimpse into a future of abundance and harmony between communities and their environment.” Please see the full details of the exhibition here on the Pitt Rivers website: https://www.prm.ox.ac.uk/event/ma-uka-to-ma-kai More about The Book Club: The More-Than-Human Book Club is a series of ecology discussions that happen monthly both at The Barbican Library and elsewhere to talk about more-than-human experiences, wildness and nature writing in its broadest sense. Each month we choose a different exhibition, book, film, artwork, poem or essay to discuss, including a mix of classic and contemporary works. We hope the space will provide a place of sanctuary, exploration and discovery, and be a place where community and connections are forged and inspiration is found. If you are interested in nature, literature, wildness, ecology, science, art and/or ideas, please do join us. We would love to have you there! Its co-founders, hosts and curators are: Olivia “Lilly” Edward. Lilly is a writer who specialises in nature and the environment. After a career in journalism that took her around the world, she ran nature writing events and panel discussions at the Royal Geographical Society for a couple of years, and she continues to review and write regularly for their magazine. She volunteers as a ranger in Richmond Park and is endlessly enthralled by the natural world and its web of ecological relationships. Rhona Eve Clews. Rhona is an Artist, Healer and Ecologist. Rhona has a background in Psychology and Photography, and an MFA in Fine Art from Slade School of Fine Art. Drawing upon her past of growing up a hippie she works across humour, writing, photography, performance and filmmaking, aiming to expand them into somatic, eco-feminist practices and contribute to wider ecological ethics of care. Any questions please email us at morethanhumanbookclub@gmail.com Information Source: The More-Than-Human Book Club | eventbrite

A networking session for Oxford researchers who are interested in performance across genres (as a subject or mode of research), and for any artists, companies or venues in Oxford who are interested in collaborating with researchers on projects. Meet new potential collaborators, and enjoy a drink as you network. 20 slots are available for people who would like to give a 3-minute 'pitch' of their research area, artistic practice, or organisation. After pitches, everyone will have the opportunity to speak to other attendees (with a glass of wine/soft drink as preferred). How do I book? Please book your ticket through Eventbrite. If you would like to give a 3-minute pitch during this event, please email performance@torch.ox.ac.uk after you have booked your ticket. -- This event is hosted by the Performance Research Hub. Information Source: TORCH | eventbrite

This workshop is built around learning two very simple magic tricks, and exploring how they are elevated through performance. Through scripting, acting, character and choreography we turn something very simple into something very impactful, and test out the various different ways the same trick can be presented to tell a variety of stories.The idea is to learn some fun magic, but also to demonstrate the thought processes that go into making good magic can also be appplied to other strains of performance. Information Source: Oxford People's Theatre | eventbrite

Hark We're told women are good at listening, but we rarely examine what they're listening to, what their worlds sound like, or how it feels to be expected to listen in a world of noise made by men. Like so many of us, Alice Vincent had become overwhelmed by the sensory overload punctuating our every moment. And then, a baby's heartbeat arrived. A rapid, pulsing whoosh of white noise. An undeniable rhythm. Once again, Alice's life became cacophonous - both with a new child, but also with the societal pressures that motherhood holds. What followed was a personal quest to rediscover sound as something alive and vital and restorative. Beyond music, Alice's journey takes her into new corners of listening: from the phantom crying heard by mothers across the world to the nightingale's song and the crackle of the Aurora Borealis. As our attention spans shrink and our sense of disconnection grows, Alice wants to find out if sound - seeking it, trying to hold on to it, making space for it in her life - can reconnect her not only to lost parts of herself but to a life more consciously lived. Hark is a book for women who feel unheard and a means of listening more deeply in a world that has grown too loud. Alice Vincent Alice Vincent is a writer, broadcaster and multi-platform storyteller fascinated by the often-overlooked parts of life. Her books include the bestselling Why Women Grow: Stories of Soil, Sisterhood and Survival, which was shortlisted in the 2023 Books Are My Bag Readers Awards and Rootbound, Rewilding a Life. Both were longlisted for the Wainwright Prize. A career journalist, she was a writer and editor on the arts desk of The Telegraph before joining Penguin as an editor. Now a columnist for The Guardian and Gardens Illustrated, Alice has offered readers her fresh approach to nature, gardening and life in the city as a columnist for The Telegraph and The New Statesman. She writes for titles including Vogue, The Financial Times, The Sunday Times and The Observer. Information Source: Blackwell's, Broad Street Oxford | eventbrite

Hark We're told women are good at listening, but we rarely examine what they're listening to, what their worlds sound like, or how it feels to be expected to listen in a world of noise made by men. Like so many of us, Alice Vincent had become overwhelmed by the sensory overload punctuating our every moment. And then, a baby's heartbeat arrived. A rapid, pulsing whoosh of white noise. An undeniable rhythm. Once again, Alice's life became cacophonous - both with a new child, but also with the societal pressures that motherhood holds. What followed was a personal quest to rediscover sound as something alive and vital and restorative. Beyond music, Alice's journey takes her into new corners of listening: from the phantom crying heard by mothers across the world to the nightingale's song and the crackle of the Aurora Borealis. As our attention spans shrink and our sense of disconnection grows, Alice wants to find out if sound - seeking it, trying to hold on to it, making space for it in her life - can reconnect her not only to lost parts of herself but to a life more consciously lived. Hark is a book for women who feel unheard and a means of listening more deeply in a world that has grown too loud. Alice Vincent Alice Vincent is a writer, broadcaster and multi-platform storyteller fascinated by the often-overlooked parts of life. Her books include the bestselling Why Women Grow: Stories of Soil, Sisterhood and Survival, which was shortlisted in the 2023 Books Are My Bag Readers Awards and Rootbound, Rewilding a Life. Both were longlisted for the Wainwright Prize. A career journalist, she was a writer and editor on the arts desk of The Telegraph before joining Penguin as an editor. Now a columnist for The Guardian and Gardens Illustrated, Alice has offered readers her fresh approach to nature, gardening and life in the city as a columnist for The Telegraph and The New Statesman. She writes for titles including Vogue, The Financial Times, The Sunday Times and The Observer. Information Source: Blackwell's, Broad Street Oxford | eventbrite

SATURDAY 17th MAY 2025 | 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 17th May 2025 Event Times: Doors Open | 5:30pm Event Starts | 6:00pm Event Tickets: £17.50 | Gold Front Row £15.00 | Silver Second Row £12.50 | Adults General Admission £10.00 | Kids General Admission £40.00 | Family of 4 (2 x Adults | 2 x Kids) £55.00 | Family of 6 (2 x Adults | 4 x Kids) £60.00 | Front Row Family of 4 (2 x Adults | 2 x Kids) £50.00 | Second Row Family of 4 (2 x Adults | 2 x Kids) Birthday Party Package Deals £100.00 | Kids Party of 10 (Includes 2 x Adults) £150.00 | 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

Welcome to the Music and Comedy Fest! Come join us for a day filled with laughter and tunes at Cambridge Neighborhood Park. Get ready to groove to live music from talented artists and chuckle your way through hilarious comedy sets. It's the perfect way to spend a day with friends and family, enjoying great entertainment in a beautiful outdoor setting. Don't miss out on this fantastic event! Grab your picnic blanket, pack some snacks, and get ready for a day of fun. See you there! Information Source: Jokers Comedy On DA Move | eventbrite

This workshop explores ways improvisation can be used in performance or for devising new work. This workshop is for anyone who is entirely new to improv, hasn't tried it for years, or wants to brush up on their skills. Even people who don’t consider themselves actors. Working with Nathan is joyous. He encourages you to listen and play without fear. - Improv workshop participant & professional actor Information Source: Oxford People's Theatre | eventbrite

A workshop looking at the new translations of Ibsen’s plays A Doll’s House and When We Dead Awaken and Laura Kieler’s play Men of Honour, to be published by OUP in their Worlds Classics series in November 2025. Laura Kieler, the model for Nora in A Doll’s House, had a complex, ongoing interaction with Ibsen, conducted across several decades and, most intriguingly, through these three plays in which they speak to one another. With excerpts from the plays and other relevant texts voiced by professional actors, the workshop will look at Laura Kieler’s life, literary and sociopolitical works, her role in the provenance of Ibsen’s international fame, her response to his use of her ‘life’, here translated into English for the first time, and Ibsen’s subsequent justification of the (male) artist’s exploitation of lives and bodies. Context is all, and context makes for relevance. Laura Kieler’s voice is central to an understanding of Ibsen – and of her times and our times. The workshop will be led by the Kieler and Ibsen scholars Kirsten Shepherd and Tzen Sam, and by the translator Gaye Kynoch. Information Source: TORCH | eventbrite

Welcome to Introduction To Sailing! This course is aimed at those with little or no sailing experience and looking to get out on the water to try it out under expert supervision , this course will be over 3 x Saturday 2 hour morning sessions (booking is for all three mornings) and will cover: 1. How to sail in all directions 2. how to rig and setup a keelboat 3. Safety and basic sailing rules 4. practical experience of helming and crewing a keelboat. Sessions will take place on Saturday 24th , 31st May + 7 h Of June 2024 These sessions will be have one experienced sailor with two attendees so will be a great opportunity to get hands on . There will be opportunity to crew in the afternoon for participants to practice knowledge and gain further time on water , this is optional but recomended. Approx time is 1-5. Dates are conditional on weather, in cases of extreme wind the session may be postponed. A ge 16+ Information Source: Lough Neagh Sailing Club | eventbrite