Featured Events in Oxford in June, 2025 (June Updated)

Welcome to the City Of Starlight Ball! As the masked revelers arrive at the City of Starlight Ball, whispers of ancient magic and forbidden romance drift through the air like enchanted mist. The grand hall pulses with an otherworldly energy, where dancers in elaborate costumes will twirl beneath crystal chandeliers, sipping iridescent magical potions that shimmer like captured starlight and promise unexpected transformations. This night is a delicate dance of beauty and mystery, where each masked guest carries the potential for a tale as old as moonlight - of passion, power, and the thin veil between the ordinary and the extraordinary.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Information Source: Zuzu Collective | eventbrite

FAST-FIRE KILN FIRING COURSE June 13,14,15 Our Fastfire Kilns Course offers the perfect introduction to wood-firing ceramics, giving you hands-on experience with wood management and the process of loading and firing wood kilns here at Oxford. We encourage you to bring bisque-fired stoneware pots to test your glaze recipes and see the unique effects wood-firing can create on your own work. Throughout the course, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to deepen your understanding of wood-firing techniques, gain insights from our experienced tutors, and share knowledge with fellow participants. These courses are also a great way to get to know our facilities and connect with the wider wood-firing community. Our site is home to a variety of wood-fired kilns, which we use for both firing courses and private hire by experienced firing teams. If you’re interested in building your own kiln, we also run specialized kiln-building courses. For accommodation, we offer free on-site camping with access to hot showers and a field kitchen. If camping isn’t your preference, you’ll find plenty of nearby Airbnbs to choose from. For those booking early, we also have limited accommodation available at our field study centre in the woods. Communal cooking and dining are a cherished part of the firing experience, and we’ll organize these closer to the course date to ensure everyone feels part of the community. We run these courses throughout the year. Our first 3 dates for 2025 are 17-19 April, 2-4 May and 13-15 June. Please ask if you have any further questions. Information Source: Oxford Kilns | eventbrite

DK METCALF FREE YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP DATE: JUNE 28 TIME: 9AM AGES: 8-16 LOCATION: mTrade Park FREE GIVEAWAYS, T-SHIRTS, LUNCH, PERFORMANCE TRAINING Information Source: 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.

Experience the thrill of Dragon Boat Racing at the Maggie's Oxford Dragon Boat Racing 2025 event. Gather a team of 10 individuals and compete at the picturesque Queenford Lakes in Wallingford. Join in the friendly competition amongst various Oxford businesses and groups on June 12, 2025, from 1pm to 6pm. Registration involves a fee of £500 per team and a fundraising target of £500, with each team engaging in a minimum of 3 races. Teams need not consist of members from the same organization; mix friends and family for a diverse team. No prior training is necessary, as the sport is inclusive for all. Safety instructions will be provided on-site, and all participants must sign the terms & conditions. Supporters are encouraged to attend and cheer the teams on. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Teams have the chance to win medals for 3rd, 2nd, and 1st places, along with an overall winners' trophy. All funds raised will aid Maggie's Oxford in providing free support to cancer patients and their families. For assistance with fundraising, contact Pip at pip.dingle@maggies.org. Be a part of this meaningful cause and learn more at maggies.org.

Welcome to our Two-Day Linocut Workshop at 50 Hurst Street Studios 14 & 15 June 2025 On this workshop you will learn all the skills needed to make single colour and multicolour linocut prints. We will cover all parts of the process from image composition, image transfer and carving techniques, to taking a print. We will teach you to operate our printing presses, but we will also show you how to print by hand. With the skills you learn on our course, you should be able to continue to exploring linocut printmaking at home. This course is taught by Robin and Rosie from The Wytham Studio. We only take a maximum of 6 on each courses so you will receive a lot of 1:1 attention. No prior experience is necessary but if you do have some experience, because of our high staff to student ration we will be able to tailor what you learn to what your needs are. We aim to get you working on 2 prints over the course, a black and white print on the first day to get to grip with the basics of the process, and a multi-colour image on the second days so we can look at how to work with colour. We can be flexible on this depending on your previous experience and intentions. We provide all materials you will need on the course, all we ask you to bring are ideas for your prints. Please do ask us if you have any questions about the course. We are running this course on March 15,16 and June 14,15. Information Source: eventbrite

Sheldonian Theatre, Saturday 14 June 2025, 7:30pmSchumann - Genoveva Overture Bartók - Violin Concerto no.2 Brahms - Symphony no.4 Stefan Simonca-Oprita violin Robert Max conductor In Schumann's only opera, Genoveva, drama ensues after a failed attempt to seduce Genoveva, the wife of Siegfrid. Mirroring the storyline, the overture follows the same dramatic trajectory, with music moving through ominous and wrenching moods, arriving at eventual majesty and triumph. Bartók's second violin concerto was written for Zoltán Székely, his long-standing recital partner. This concerto is infused with styles from Hungarian folk music, and is very much a celebration of life, and is played for us by Stefan Simonca-Oprita. Despite featuring great warmth and lyrical beauty, Brahm's 4th symphony has a definite tragic character. The finale is based on a passacaglia: a sequence variations on a bass pattern. It ends with a bleak but thrilling conclusion, cementing its place as a firm favourite in the classical repertoire. Information Source: Oxford Symphony Orchestra | eventbrite

“Bold and courageous” – Classical Voice America “Sandrin expresses the sounds with infinite subtlety” – Nieuwe Noten Netherlands A brave new world – BBC Music Magazine An incredibly talented pianist – Piano News Germany Join acclaimed pianist and Kettner Concerts co-artistic director Cristian Sandrin for an extraordinary evening showcasing Beethoven's complete Opus 2 Piano Sonatas—the young composer's bold declaration and his emerging unique voice within the musical world of Vienna. Written to challenge the mastery of Mozart and Haydn, these three ambitious sonatas marked Beethoven's explosive debut in the world of piano sonatas. Experience the revolutionary spirit of young Beethoven as his unique voice emerges through brilliant technical passages, dramatic emotional contrasts, and surprising innovations that would forever change classical music. Witness the complete cycle performed in the elegant surroundings of the National Liberal Club—a rare opportunity to trace the evolution of Beethoven's genius across three remarkable works that announced the arrival of one of history's greatest musical revolutionaries. Programme: L van Beethoven: Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2, No. 1 AllegroAdagioMenuetto: AllegrettoPrestissimoThe F minor sonata opens the cycle with a restless energy. Its first movement, inspired by Mozart's K. 457 sonata in the same key, features dramatic silences and sudden dynamic contrasts. The lyrical Adagio provides momentary respite before the traditional Menuetto and the fiery final Prestissimo, which pushes the technical boundaries of piano playing for its time. Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 2, No. 2 Allegro vivaceLargo appassionatoScherzo: AllegrettoRondo: GraziosoThe A major sonata expands in scale and ambition. Its brilliant opening movement demonstrates Beethoven's mastery of Classical forms while hinting at new directions. The profound Largo appassionato moves with the dignity of a slow march, while the Scherzo replaces the traditional Menuetto with greater rhythmic playfulness. The elegant Rondo finale showcases Beethoven's gift for graceful melody. Sonata No. 3 in C major, Op. 2, No. 3 Allegro con brioAdagioScherzo: AllegroAllegro assaiThe cycle culminates in the virtuosic C major sonata, the most technically demanding of the three. Its expansive first movement rivals a concerto in brilliance, while the serene Adagio explores rich harmonic territories. The playful Scherzo leads to an exhilarating finale that pushes the performer's technique to its limits, highlighting Beethoven's own legendary prowess as a pianist. Biography: Born into a family of musicians from Bucharest, Cristian Sandrin has been surrounded by classical music all his life. His frequent visits to the historic Romanian Atheneum concert hall and his attendances at the prestigious Enescu Festival shaped his musical aspirations from early childhood. Years later, he would have his own debut at the Atheneum at the age of 13. Cristian is especially devoted to the Classical and Romantic repertoire. His passion for Mozart’s piano concertos led him to direct from the keyboard several concertos during Summer Festivals at the Royal Academy of Music, as well as for the official opening of the Angela Burgess Recital Hall. From 2018–2020 he was privileged to tour the UK as an artist of the Countess of Munster Recital Scheme. Additionally, He is a scholarship holder of the Imogen Cooper Music Trust benefiting from her unique one-to-one guidance and mentorship since 2017. He graduated in 2019 from the Royal Academy of Music, receiving a DipRAM, MMus later being part of the prestigious Advanced Diploma programme. In 2023 he has been invited to become the co-Artistic Director of the much-admired Kettner Concerts which are held in the David Lloyd George Hall of the National Liberal Club, Rachmaninov’s favourite London recital room and the venue where he performed his European farewell concert. In 2021 Cristian travelled to Romania for his debut with the acclaimed George Enescu Philharmonic performing Mozart's K503 Piano Concerto in C major at the country's foremost music venue: The Romanian Atheneum.Since 2020, Cristian has performed challenging solo programmes including Beethoven's last three sonatas and Bach's Goldberg Variations in famous venues across Europe from Berlin’s Konzerthaus, the Radio Hall in Bucharest to London’s LSO St Luke’s and Holywell Music Room Oxford, Sinfonia Smith Square and Sala Puccini in Milan. In July 2025 Cristian will have his debut at Beethovenhaus in Bonn, Germany. His debut CD Correspondances (Antarctica Records 2022) featuring music by Ravel, Enescu and Cyril Scott has been highly acclaimed in Europe and accross the Atlantic: the German Magazine Piano News selected it as the CD of the Month whilst the American Record Guide named it “the highlight of this month’s listening. Cristian’s performances have been broadcast on major radio and TV stations in Europe and Canada, from Bayerische Rundfunk, to Rai Tre, Radio France Musique, Radio Romania Muzical and Stingray Classica. Information Source: The Kettner Society | 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

🎼 Concert 1 - Stunning programme of Mozart, Chopin and Bach - (6-7pm) 🎼 Concert 2 - Wonderful programme of English Masters from Elgar to Dowland - (8-9pm) 🎻 Exceptional classical performances from the two soloists ⭐ A perfect option for first-time classical concert-goers or classical music lovers ⛪ The beautiful candlelit Jacqueine du Pre Building General Info 📅 Date: Wednesday 18th June 🕒 Time: 6 - 7 pm (Concert 1) - and 8 - 9pm (Concert 2) ⏳ Duration: 60 minutes 📍 Location: JdP Building, St Hilda’s College, Oxford Description Indulge in the ultimate musical experience with your loved ones! Harriet Mackenzie ( A knock-out from start to finish ) and Tchaikovsky Competition prize winner Nikolai Medvedev give two concerts of classics for violin and piano by candlelight. Concert 1 - Classics by Candlelight - 6-7pm Be captivated by Chopin’s piano music, Bach’s Air on a G string, Mozart’s Rondo Alla Turca, the Grieg Sonata and other timeless masterpieces, performed by incredible musicians. Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of candlelit music, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Don't miss this sensational event! Bach – Air on a G-string Bach – Sonata in G major BWV 1021 Eccles – Mad Lover’s Suite Ground (Aire V) Chopin – Nocturne No. 2 Mozart - Rondo alla Turca Grieg – Sonata No.3 in C minor for violin and piano END Concert 2 - Classics by Candlelight - English Masters - 8-9pm Enjoy the sensational sound of English masters with Elgar’s Chanson de Nuit, and Dowland’s Flow Sweet Tears as well as music by a modern master Dodgson and other timeless masterpieces, performed by renowned musicians. Don’t miss this special evening! Dowland - Flow my Tears & Now Oh now Eccles – Mad Lover’s Suite, Ground (Aire V) Elgar - Chanson de Nuit Dodgson – Five Occasional Pieces & Sonata No. 1 for violin and piano END Tickets Band A £35 - Gallery and front Stalls Band B £25 - Rear Stalls Concessions Apply £10 Students by entering Code STUDENT and £5 U 18s by entering code Under18 at checkout (£15 off all seats for students and £20 for Under 18s). Tickets are unallocated and you will be the chance to sit in the best possible seat by arriving when doors open 30 minutes before the performances. The event raises money for educational bursaries for children from disadvanatged background run by charity Music in Action. Information Source: Music in Action (Jersey Charity No 410) | eventbrite

Join us for a truly amazing evening. A spectacular performance from BOYZALOUYD presenting Take That tribute band. Dance the night away. Information Source: Courtyard By Marriott - Oxford South | eventbrite

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.

The stunning high magnification insect portraits by British photographer Levon Biss were first shown in the Microsculpture exhibition in this Museum in 2016. Since then, the show has toured to 44 cities in 22 countries around the world. All the specimens in Microsculpture are drawn from the Museum's entomology collections, selected to show the microscopic form of insects in striking large-format, high-resolution detail. In this new temporary exhibition we are able to show images made after the original 2016 display. New text explores how and why each specimen originally entered the Museum's collection, painting a picture of professional and amateur collectors, entomological traders, British colonial links, and changes in scientific practice.

💚 Come and join us for a casual friendly & social badminton session in St Augustine’s Sports Centre, NW6 5AW. Our venue features 2 courts for plenty of fun, suitable for all levels. ⏰ 18:00 - 20:00 🚨Directions🚨 📍 St Augustine’s Sports Centre, NW6 5AW 🚿 Wi-Fi, Showers, changing rooms, water fountain & toilets are available. 🏸 The session is for mixed ability players so please be positive and encouraging to all players. We play singles or doubles depending on the number of participants arriving on the day. We keep rotating so everyone gets to play with each other. We use both plastic and feather shuttlecocks. We also have a few spare rackets. Payment Instruction: • Account Name: Proud Sports CIC (Business Account) • Sort Code: 30-99-50 • Account Number: 29152463 • Reference: + + Kilburn Fees: • Early Bird Rate: £10 (payment made 48+ hours before the event) • Standard Rate/Walk-in Rate: £14 (payment within 48 hours of the event start) Proud Sports Club will offer a certain number of complimentary event slots for vulnerable individuals and those in financial hardship. For inquiries, contact a Proud Sports administrator or email info@proudsports.co.uk Have you contacted the Proud Sports Club via WhatsApp to confirm availability prior to making your booking? You can reach us at +447462101160. Proud Sports Club www.proudsports.co.uk info@proudsports.co.uk WhatsApp: +447462101160 WeChat: proudsports Red Note: @proudsports TikTok: @proud.sports Instagram: @proudsportslondon Proud Sports main group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BcEfYru20jo5OgmdcDjK3R Information Source: Proud Sports Club | eventbrite

Electric Spark The word most commonly used to describe Muriel Spark is 'puzzling'. Spark was a puzzle, and so too are her books. She dealt in word games, tricks, and ciphers; her life was composed of weird accidents, strange coincidences and spooky events. Evelyn Waugh thought she was a saint, Bernard Levin said she was a witch, and she described herself as 'Muriel the Marvel with her X-ray eyes'. Following the clues, riddles, and instructions Spark planted for posterity in her biographies, fiction, autobiography and archives, Frances Wilson aims to crack her code. Electric Spark explores not the celebrated Dame Muriel but the apprentice mage discovering her powers. We return to her early years when everything was piled on: divorce, madness, murder, espionage, poverty, skulduggery, blackmail, love affairs, revenge, and a major religious conversion. If this sounds like a novel by Muriel Spark it is because the experiences of the 1940s and 1950s became, alchemically reduced, the material of her art. Francis Wilson Frances Wilson is a critic, journalist and the author of numerous biographies and works of non-fiction including Literary Seductions, The Courtesan's Revenge and The Ballad of Dorothy Wordsworth, which won the Rose Mary Crawshay Prize in 2009. Information Source: Blackwell's, Broad Street Oxford | eventbrite

Electric Spark The word most commonly used to describe Muriel Spark is 'puzzling'. Spark was a puzzle, and so too are her books. She dealt in word games, tricks, and ciphers; her life was composed of weird accidents, strange coincidences and spooky events. Evelyn Waugh thought she was a saint, Bernard Levin said she was a witch, and she described herself as 'Muriel the Marvel with her X-ray eyes'. Following the clues, riddles, and instructions Spark planted for posterity in her biographies, fiction, autobiography and archives, Frances Wilson aims to crack her code. Electric Spark explores not the celebrated Dame Muriel but the apprentice mage discovering her powers. We return to her early years when everything was piled on: divorce, madness, murder, espionage, poverty, skulduggery, blackmail, love affairs, revenge, and a major religious conversion. If this sounds like a novel by Muriel Spark it is because the experiences of the 1940s and 1950s became, alchemically reduced, the material of her art. Francis Wilson Frances Wilson is a critic, journalist and the author of numerous biographies and works of non-fiction including Literary Seductions, The Courtesan's Revenge and The Ballad of Dorothy Wordsworth, which won the Rose Mary Crawshay Prize in 2009. Information Source: Blackwell's, Broad Street Oxford | eventbrite

An opportunity to meet people, read a play then see it in action. Facilitated by OPT this is the first in their 'OFFSTAGE' series of events, catering for those that appreciate theatre or want to meet others in smaller, calmer settings. We'll be reading the play, with some information about it's context. THere is also an option to buy a discounted ticket to see the show in FRIDAY 6TH JUNE 8pm at the Oxford Playhouse. Please note - tickets to bothe the Play Reading and the Theatre Trip are avaialble here. Please make sure that you book for both if that's what you want! Information Source: Oxford People's Theatre | eventbrite

Woodfiring courses in 2025 with Svend Bayer at the University of Oxford. £895, all equipment will be provided. SAVE YOUR PLACE NOW £50 Your Eventbrite booking allows you to book a place. Once you have booked a place we will contact you to arrange a payment link for the balance of your course payment. Courses Run: 23-27 April & 4 May 4-8 & 15 June 24-28 September & 5 October This six-day course offers a unique opportunity to learn from Svend Bayer, a master of wood-firing with decades of experience. Participants will work with our newly constructed single-chamber kiln, built by Svend in 2023, to explore the complexities and nuances of wood-firing. Over the course, you’ll fire your own work alongside pieces from fellow participants, experiencing firsthand the transformative effects of wood ash, flame interaction, and high-temperature firing on ceramic surfaces. The course is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of the skills required for long-duration, high-temperature firings. The main session runs for five days, from Wednesday to Sunday, covering essential techniques such as kiln loading, wood preparation, and firing management. After a week of cooling, participants return for the final day on the following Sunday to unload and analyze the results, discuss firing outcomes, and prepare the kiln and wood for future use. Svend will lead the course alongside Dr. Robin Wilson, project director of Oxford University Kilns, with support from experienced assistants. This is an exceptional chance to deepen your expertise and engage with the artistry and unpredictability of wood-firing in a collaborative and educational environment. Wednesday/Thursday – Loading, wood preparation, organising your firing team Friday/Saturday/Sunday – Firing Second Sunday – Unloading and kiln maintenance What to bring: 20 or more small to medium-sized bisque pots in stomneware clay, and any high-firing glazes you wish to test. It is very important that you use clays and glazes appropriate to a cone 12/high stoneware firing. If in doubt, you are always most welcome to ask questions about clays and glazes before the course. In this kind of wood firing, much of the pleasure is gained by the interaction of the clay and ash with the raw surface of the clay body, so glazing is not always preferable or necessary. Documenmt what clays you have used, and what glazes, if any you bring. The position of each pot within the large kiln makes a real difference to the results. Learning to document, understand and control the effects of a large woodfired kiln on the pieces you put in form a large part of this course. Of course, we can’t guarantee to fire all of your pots, but we will fire as many as possible. There is free camping on site, with hot showers and kitchens, or you can arrange your own accommodation locally. There are a large number of local AirB&Bs. Limited accommodation at our fieldstudy centre in the Woods is also available for those booking early in advance. Usually firing teams cook and eat communally on site, which we will arrange nearer the time. For help and advice, contact Dr Robin Wilson of Oxford Kilns. Information Source: Oxford Kilns | eventbrite

Experience the mesmerizing SPECTACLE REGIS CANON - En Rodage in the vibrant city of Lille at the esteemed Oxford Café. The event will take place on June 5, 2025, at 21 Rue Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul, 59000 Lille. Immerse yourself in this captivating show without worrying about ticket expenses, as entry is free of charge. Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness a spectacular performance in a beautiful setting.

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 (7:30pm) 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 (8:15pm) Explore long-form scenes, explore characters, patterns and connections. Players will be randomly assigned to scenes. If you prefer to join as an audience member, join us at 8:15 to see the players take on the long-form challenges. ​ Phase 3: Guest Performance (8:45pm) 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.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 CommunityPlease note that this venue is at basement level, and unfortnately is not wheelchair accessible. Information Source: Three Things Theatre | eventbrite

Burrage Reds End of Season Party Come join us for the ultimate celebration as we wrap up another fantastic season for the Burrage Reds! The party will be held at the Sidcup and District Conservative Club, the perfect venue for a night of fun, laughter, and memories. Get ready to dance, mingle, and enjoy great company with your fellow team members and supporters. This is a night you won't want to miss! Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate in style with the Burrage Reds family! Information Source: eventbrite

Diana Hinds and Emma Lowe will play Poulenc - Elegie; Rachmaninov - Fantasie-Tableaux 1&3; Schumann - Andante and Variations*; Mozart - Sonata in D *with French horn, Julian Faultless; Coral Lancaster, Gabriel Amherst cello Information Source: 2 piano concert | eventbrite

Join Chantal Meza and renovened art critic and journalist Will Gompertz as they discuss the meaning behind her latest exhibtion and the possibilities for art when facing atrocity and the disappearance of worlds. The launch will be official opened by the Master of Pembroke College, The Rt Hon Sir Ernest Ryder. Entrance Free, Booking Required Schedule: Talk and Opening Remarks , 18:00 - 19:00 Welcome - Vanessa Gouws Operations Bursar, Pembroke College Introduction - The Rt Hon Sir Ernest Ryder, Master of Pembroke College Distinguished Guest - Caroline Douilliez, Head of Missing Persons Centre, International Committee of the Red Cross – ICRC Exhibition Partner - Dr. Michelle Castelleti, Director of Oxford Festival of Arts In Conversation - Painter Chantal Meza in conversation with Will Gompertz, Director of Sir John Soane’s Museum, journalist, and writer Post-Event Drinks Reception, 19:00-20:30 Drinks Reception in the Pichette Foyer Gallery open to attendees Information Source: PMB|ART - Pembroke College JCR Art Collection | eventbrite

Rebeca Ortega & Ramón Ruiz - 'Flamenco from Spain'. Come join us for an unforgettable evening of passion and rhythm at the Flamenco Dance Show - 'Flamenco from Spain' presented by the talented flamenco dancer from Malaga, Rebeca Ortega and UK leading flamenco guitarist and composer from Granada, Ramón Ruiz, accompanied by rooted flamenco singer from Jerez de la Frontera, Carlos Lobo and young rising percussionist from London, Sebastian Ruiz. Get ready to be mesmerized by the fiery footwork and soul-stirring music that will transport you to the heart of Andalusia. Date: Friday 6 June 2025 Time: 19:30 - 20:45. Doors open at 19:10. Location: Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, New Inn Hall Street, OX1 2DH Oxford. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the magic of flamenco up close! Enjoy powerful dance, intricate footwork, and original live music in an intimate setting that brings every detail to life. Bring your friends and family and let yourself be swept away by the passion and elegance of this timeless art form—with a fresh, personal touch. Get your tickets now—see you there! BIOGRAPHIES REBECA ORTEGA She has it all: Beauty, a stylised and flexible body, elegance, finesse, charisma, rhythmic sense that prints a way of dancing with its own identity. Rebeca Ortega's dance defines her... - Written by Aquí Madrid Rebeca Ortega is an exceptional flamenco dancer and choreographer from Madrid, celebrated for her technical brilliance, creative innovation, and emotional depth in performance. A finalist at the prestigious Madrid Madroño Young Creators Dance Contest 2022 and nominated for Best Female Dancer at the Seville Stages Awards 2024, Rebeca has gained widespread recognition for her unique artistic dance in the flamenco world. Her formal training includes studying Classical Spanish Dance at the Seville Professional Conservatory of Dance and further honing her craft at the renowned Amor de Dios flamenco academy. These formative experiences have shaped her as a versatile artist capable of seamlessly blending traditional flamenco with contemporary influences. Rebeca's production, RAÍCES, has been met with international acclaim, chosen by the Spanish embassies to represent the Art of Flamenco touring across the globe. She has graced prestigious venues such as the Canal Theatres in Madrid or London’s Watford Palace Theatre, and was featured at the prestigious 2022 Suma Flamenca Young Festival, and 2023 Suma Flamenca Festival. As an ambassador for flamenco, Rebeca has performed and taught in Europe: Spain, Denmark, UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium or Norway, and in diverse countries such as China, India, Ethiopia, or Azerbaijan, and a long list of countries, sharing the art form’s rich cultural legacy worldwide. She continually pushes artistic boundaries, collaborating with renowned artists across genres—highlighted by La Tati Flamenco Company on My way at Conde Duque Theatre Madrid, Fringe Festival with Ricardo García at C venues theatre, a fusion performance with PATAX blending Michael Jackson’s iconic moves with flamenco, and KALASETU, a London-based production merging flamenco with classical Indian music and dance. CARLOS LOBO Born in Seville, with an extensive consolidated career, she has performed in the most important tablaos, flamenco festivals and theaters at a national and international level. It is worth mentioning the Flamenco Biennal with the show of the Federation of Flamenco Peñas, in collaboration with the Provincial Council of Seville, the Flamenco Festival of Tomares, Coria del Rio. Within the tablaos, she has worked at Los Gallos or Museo del baile Flamenco in Seville. She appears on television programs such as La Llama Viva , El Musical and the TVE contest, “GENTE DE PRIMERA”. Natalia has shared stage with artists of the stature of José de la Tomasa, Jesús Heredia, Juan José Amador, Curro Fernández, Calixto Sánchez, Esperanza Fernández or La Paquera de Jerez, among others.Shee has been accompanied by renowned musicians such as Manolo Franco, Martín Revuelo, Manolo Brenes, Manuel Molina, José Manuel Postigo, Tomatito or Dorantes, among others. She has sung to the dance of artists such as Javier Barón, Antonio Márquez, Alejandro Granados, Junco, Rafael de Carmen, Torombo, Marcos Vargas, Carmen Ledesma or Lola Greco. She has performed as a regular artist in the company of Yoko Komatsubara since 1998, in great shows such as Solo Flamenco , Bodas de Sangre , Carmen , Córdoba Lejana , Flamenco Pasado, Presente y... , “Tierra y Fuego”, “Yo elegí en flamenco” or “Goya”, among others, with performing in the best theatres internationally, in cities such as Tokyo, Osaka (Japan), New York (USA) , Singapore, Bangkok (Thailand), Sau Paulo (Brazil) and at the Calderón Theater (Madrid), Imperial (Seville), La Catedral del Cante in La Unión (Murcia) and Las Chumberas (Granada) RAMÓN RUIZ Ramon Ruiz is UK’s leading flamenco guitarist. He shares his art and passion for flamenco with everyone who is curious, appreciating a wonderfully diverse and interesting following. Born in Granada and trained in Seville’s renowned flamenco tablao ‘Los Gallos’, by generation of world famous flamenco artists who are no longer with us, Ruiz continues developing his art from London, although Andalusia will always be his home. As a highly sought after flamenco guitarist, composer, recording artist and teacher Ramon is very busy. He is a regular guest on BBC Radio 3 along with top UK venues including The London Jazz Cafe, each time producing something new for his audience. With extraordinary dexterity and musicality in both traditional and contemporary stylistic genres, Ramón recently recorded his third album “ Calle Lunga” in Abbey Road Studio. It includes all original compositions and arrangements. Calle Lunga was inspired by Ruiz’s journey of nearly 40 years mastering flamenco guitar internationally. His music beautifully expresses complex emotion, mastery and maturity in both composition and performance. SEBASTIAN RUIZ Rising percussionist recognized for his captivating performances and versatility. He has showcased his talent at iconic venues such as the Jazz Cafe in Camden and the Watford Palace Theatre, earning acclaim for his dynamic and rhythmic artistry. With a passion for exploring diverse musical styles, Sebastian is quickly building a reputation as an exciting new percussionist in London. Information Source: Rebeca | eventbrite

Join us for an Author Talk with Holly Hepburn! Date: Fri Jun 06 2025 Time: 18:00 Location: Cowley Library Come meet Holly Hepburn and hear about her latest book! This event is a great opportunity to ask questions, get your book signed, and mingle with fellow book lovers. Don't miss out on this exciting chance to connect with a talented author in person. See you there! Information Source: Oxfordshire County Council, Cowley Library | eventbrite

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