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

We're so excited to welcome Adelle Stripe to Blackwell's in partnership with the University of Manchester's Centre for New Writing to hear her discuss her wonderful new book, BASE NOTES: The Scents of a Life. Doors: 6.30pm, starts: 6.45pm Tickets are £4. Admission is free when purchasing a copy the book. About the book: A bedroom dreamer with a headful of Warhol, Adelle Stripe's formative years were ones of daytime drinking and religious fervour, frustrated mothers and reckless daughters, desire, ambition and the pursuit of creativity. Told through a prism of vintage perfumes, and played out in vivid detail with startling clarity and colour, Base Notes chronicles an unbridled Northern England of the late 20th century already fading from view. With a keen eye for the absurd, an ear cocked to eavesdropped conversations and a nose that finds perfume wherever it goes, this tragicomic tale of working-class womanhood is no clichéd story of redemption or escape, but instead a bleakly funny yet unflinching memoir of dead-end jobs, lost weekends, brief encounters and those wild, forgotten characters who slip through the cracks. Infused with acerbic observations and unexpected poignancy, Base Notes sees Adelle Stripe boldly laying her lived experience on the page, creating literature from a life less ordinary. About the author: Born in 1976, Adelle Stripe grew up in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire and worked a variety of dead-end jobs until enrolling at university as a creative writing student at the age of 30. Originally a poet, she published her first three collections as chapbooks, and wrote short stories for small press journals and literary magazines. Her debut novel, Black Teeth and a Brilliant Smile, was based on the life and work of Bradford playwright Andrea Dunbar. First published by Wrecking Ball Press, it was later acquired by Fleet (Little, Brown). Black Teeth was shortlisted for the Gordon Burn Prize and Portico Prize for Literature. In 2022, her account of the controversial Irish/Algerian punk band, Fat White Family, was published by White Rabbit. Ten Thousand Apologies tells the band’s story in an innovative novelistic method. It was a Sunday Times bestseller, and a Rough Trade book of the year. The biography was shortlisted for the prestigious Penderyn Music Book Prize. Adelle Stripe holds a PhD by Research in creative writing and is a Burgess Fellow at the University of Manchester. As a journalist, she has written for The Quietus, Yorkshire Post, New Statesman and many more. Tickets are £4.00. Admission is free when purchasing a copy the book. If you cannot make the event but would like a dedicated copy of a book, please email events.manchester@blackwell.co.uk or call us on 0161 274 3331. Our event format is usually a 45 minute discussion between the author and interviewer, followed by a chance for audience members to ask questions. There will be the opportunity to get your book signed/dedicated after the event. Events are a brilliant opportunity to discover new books, meet authors and likeminded readers and learn something new. Support your local bookshop and help us keep the Manchester literary scene vibrant and exciting. You can follow us on Eventbrite and social media (@BlackwellsMCR) to keep up to date on upcoming events. Information Source: Blackwell's Manchester | eventbrite

We are thrilled to welcome Rozie Kelly to the shop for the launch of her debut novel KINGFISHER. Rozie will be in conversation with Adam Farrer, author of COLD FISH SOUP and BROKEN BISCUITS. Doors: 6.30pm, starts: 6.45pm Tickets are £4. Admission is free when purchasing a copy the book. About the book: When a creative writing academic becomes infatuated with his colleague - the poet - it is not long before it begins to threaten his relationship with his partner, Michael. Michael is beautiful. Michael is safe. But the poet is everything he isn't; she has everything he wants. While he writes about steel and sex, she dreams about the movements of swallows. While he tends to his budding career, she writes from her big, white house in the woods. As he slips between his old life and this new one, his fixation grows into something more powerful. The poet, his Kingfisher, is his sole focus. He is hypnotised. But when simultaneous illnesses threaten to destroy the precarious reality he clings to, he's forced to question what he can and cannot take from someone. This is a novel about grief, power and desire - and the tangles in between that make up a life. About the author: Rozie Kelly is a prose writer based in West Yorkshire. After reading English Literature and Creative Writing she moved to Hebden Bridge, where she works for the Arvon Foundation, hosting creative writing courses. She was shortlisted for the PFD Queer Fiction Prize 2023 and is one of the eight participants in the inaugural Prototype Development Programme, which offers extended support and career development to emerging writers and artists. She won the 2024 NorthBound Book Award for Kingfisher, her debut novel. Tickets are £4.00. Admission is free when purchasing a copy of the book. If you cannot make the event but would like a dedicated copy of the book, please email events.manchester@blackwell.co.uk or call us on 0161 274 3331. Our event format is usually a 45 minute discussion between the author and interviewer, followed by a chance for audience members to ask questions. There will be the opportunity to get your book signed/dedicated after the event. Events are a brilliant opportunity to discover new books, meet authors and likeminded readers and learn something new. Support your local bookshop and help us keep the Manchester literary scene vibrant and exciting. You can follow us on Eventbrite and social media (@BlackwellsMCR) to keep up to date on upcoming events. Information Source: Blackwell's Manchester | eventbrite

Welcome to Études - Equinox - Exist, a triple bill showcasing classical ballet, contemporary dance, jazz, tap and commercial dance. Études, a one act ballet, orignal choreography by Harald Lander, is an homage to classical ballet training as it follows a dancer's daily ritual of ballet class. Equinox, crafted by three innovative female choreographers, delves into the thematic dichotomy of light and dark, representing the constant cycle from day to night. In the 3rd Act, Exist, through the themes of identity, empowerment and representation, the dancers explore the concept of existence. Immerse yourself in a unique experience where creativity and expression collide! This event will take place on Thursday 3 and Friday 4 April, 19:30, at The Dancehouse. Get ready to be inspired and captivated by the magic of Études - Equinox - Exist! Information Source: Performers College, Manchester | eventbrite

Experience an enlightening evening at Oxford Café in Lille with the event "2x30 mn avec Louis Arthur et Celimion" on April 3, 2025. Delve into the captivating discussions and insights provided by Louis Arthur and Celimion, promising an engaging and thought-provoking experience. Admission to this event is free, offering a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and perspective in a welcoming setting at 21 Rue Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul, 59000 Lille. Join like-minded individuals for an enriching event that is sure to leave a lasting impact.

Phytography by Dr Karel Doing The term Phytogram, is a technique that combines plants and photochemical emulsion and was developed by Dr Karel Doing as part of his PHD in 2017. Dr Karel Doing is an Oxford based independent artist, filmmaker and writer whose practice investigates between culture and nature by means of analogue and organic process, experiment and co-creation. Karel has recently published a book called 'Ruins and Resilience: the longevity of Experimental Film'. Karel will describe the process and the theory behind his work. After a brief demonstration, the class will make Phytograms to take home. No prior knowledge is needed. To bring: Cover for clothes. Bag for taking your prints home. All materials will be provided. A vegetarian lunch will be provided. These workshops are designed for 18 + Information Source: Photo Oxford | eventbrite

Welcome to the Gabriel Latchin Trio: Homage to Gershwin event at 'Jazz at St Gies' Oxford! Gabriel Latchin is a British pianist and composer who has made a name for himself as one of the UK’s finest musicians, praised internationally by critics and world renowned musicians alike. Known for his effortlessly swinging feel and compelling performances. “the best straight-ahead jazz pianist to appear in the past few years. (The Guardian)Now a major highlight on the UK jazz scene, The Gabriel Latchin Trio take inspiration from Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson and Herbie Hancock. Get ready to be swept off your feet by the talented trio's tribute to the legendary Gershwin. It's going to be an evening filled with soulful melodies and captivating rhythms. Don't miss out on this unique musical experience! Information Source: David A Clover | eventbrite

Come and experience the magnificent sounds of Fauré's Requiem in the chapel of Keble College, Oxford. This special performance is presented by the Choir of the London School of Economics and Political Science under the direction of Andrew Campling. Information Source: Andrew Campling | eventbrite

We’re Floating Art, a small arts business based in the North. We’ve been teaching people how to paint here for over 7 years now. At our workshops you’ll be taught by a practicing & local artist Ula Fung. Our Japanese Painting Workshop is our flagship workshop. We’ll teach you some basics of the Japanese Painting style known as Nihonga (日本画) and teach you how to paint using traditional materials that includes bamboo brushes, sumi ink, Gansai Tambi 顔彩耽美 (Traditional Japanese colours), gold leaves on rice paper. We’ll bring a large selection of seasonal references from a wide range of Japanese Artists, both classic and contemporary. We often focus on specially selected topics Our Workshops are not about copying what’s in front of you but designing and making something of your own. You’ll learn all you need to know about how to do that in the session. Most of our students haven’t painted in a long time. 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. We just ask that you treat Ula with respect by listening to her demonstration as well as her advice. Afterwards, you'll get the chance to stand back and admire your beautiful Japanese painting. You'll head home with your piece and a new skill that's perfect to practice whenever you're looking to clear your head. Location & Refreshments: The workshop takes place at the Brewdog Outpost, located on Oxford Road, Manchester. The venue offers a relaxed atmosphere with food and drinks (both hot and alcoholic) available throughout and after the workshop. Why not make a day of it? It's the perfect way to spend a Sunday. Important Notice: At the end of the session, we’ll take photos of your artwork and the class for our social media and promotional materials. If you’re not comfortable with this, please let us know before the workshop. Other Details:Duration: 2.5 hoursMaterials Provided: All art materials, including Sumi ink, Gansai Tambi mineral paints, gold leaf, rice paper, and protective aprons.What to Bring: Just wear comfortable clothes (something you don’t mind getting a little paint on) and bring a bag to carry home your artwork.Age Group: This workshop is for ages 16+. For any concerns, feel free to reach out at floatingartuk@gmail.com.Final Note: This workshop begins with a demonstration, If you are too late for the demonstration we will do our best to help you make the most of the workshop but we wouldn't be able to prioritise late comers above those that attend on time. Follow Us:Stay up to date with all our workshops and events on Instagram and Facebook: @artfloat. For more information and to book your spot, visit our website: www.floatingart.co.uk. Here are some recent examples from our participants. Information Source: Floating Art Workshop | eventbrite

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

Welcome to the event, 'A Queer Glow from the Book Lantern'! Join us at the Taylor Institution Library for a very special evening with Selby Wynn Schwartz, author of After Sappho. In one of her earliest journals, the young Virginia Woolf wrote of “the lantern bearer... who lights the paths fitfully.” Casting light through writing is a queer, fitful re-illumination: the past is more radiant; perhaps some pages even shine into the future. This talk honors a set of contemporary projects of queer literary lantern-bearing, spotlighting some shapes that queer kinships might trace among writers and readers now. It takes inspiration from the lantern kept on the tomb of Natalie Barney by Suzette Robichon and Suzanne Stroh—an otherwise ordinary garden lantern, but one which holds an evolving set of books that burnish a lesbian lineage. This book lantern suggests that queer kinship could look like an ever-changing library, or a prismatic translation practice, or a curation of objects reflecting across time. In the spirit of that book lantern, the talk will illuminate a few current literary, artistic, and activist projects that themselves shine light on non-lineal, non-linear, luminously queer conjoinings of texts. Followed by a Q&A and a drinks reception. This event is organised by the Queer Kinship Network. Information Source: The Queer Kinship Network | eventbrite

Poetry pamphlet launch: Heronless, Sophia Argyris. With guest readers Alan Buckley and Benedicta Norell, plus music from i4M2. Date: 8th April 2025 Time: Arrive from 7pm for a 7.30pm start Location: The Cafe at the Old Fire Station, George Street, Oxford. Please join us for an evening of poetry and community, to celebrate the launch of Sophia Argyris' new pamphlet, Heronless, published by Palewell Press. How to grieve for a dying world whilst still finding joy in its beauty? How to come to terms with the loss of a parent? These are some of the questions raised by Sophia's poems. 'Each of the poet’s experiences is bound to the natural world. Nature is integral, is the lens through which the poet attempts to name or process the overwhelming, inescapable massiveness of grief. These poems are neat, often gorgeously distilled acts of devotion. Argyris’ ghosts are forever bound with the birds, the trees, stars, stones and water. How do we bear these sadnesses that enter our hearts and never leave? Perhaps there is no answer to this question. At least there is poetry like this – these poems will remain, gentle as breath around you for a long time.' Jane Burn Sophia Argyris is of British-Greek origin, grew up in Belgium and Scotland. Her work has appeared in Magma, Poetry London, Poetry Wales, and Under the Radar, and has been placed in the Verve and Welshpool competitions, and shortlisted for the Live Canon International Poetry Competition. She also teaches yoga in and around Oxford. Alan Buckley is the author of two pamphlets, and the full collection Touched (HappenStance 2020); his second collection Still is forthcoming from Blue Diode Press in 2025. His poems have been highly commended in the Forward and Bridport prizes. Alongside writing, editing and tutoring he also works as a psychotherapist. Benedicta Norell is the author of Terrible Mother, published by Black Cat Poetry Press in 2024. Her poems have appeared in various literary magazines including Dust Poetry, Atrium Poetry and Blue Press. She is currently working on a collection about menopause and midlife. Benedicta writes with truth and beauty.” - Kit de Waal Information Source: Sophia Argyris | eventbrite

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

🎤 brew. haha Queer as F*ck Comedy Night - starring Morgan Rees 🎤Our Biggest Comedy Night Yet!On Wednesday, 9th April 2025, brew. haha is going BIGGER and FUNNIER than ever! We’re taking over Contact Theatre’s biggest space, with 300+ seats ready for a night of non-stop laughs. Headlining the night is Morgan Rees – one of the UK’s sharpest, wittiest comedians! You’ve heard him on Mock the Week, BBC’s Stand Up for Live Comedy, and now he’s bringing his killer storytelling and razor-sharp one-liners to brew. haha Queer as F*ck Comedy Night. 🔥 Plus, we’ve got hilarious support acts (stay tuned—announcements coming soon on instagram @brew_mcr). 🍕 Laughs aren’t the only thing on the menu—we’re serving up our Detroit-style pizzas, plus the usual great drinks from brew. 🎟 Tickets are on sale NOW—don’t miss out on our biggest comedy night yet! Get yours before they’re gone. Information Source: brew. | eventbrite

Explore Oxford United v Queens Park Rangers sporting information for 9th April, 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. Queens Park Rangers, also known as QPR, is a professional football team based in West London, England. Founded in 1886, they currently compete in the Championship, the second tier of English football. QPR has a rich history, having won the League Cup in 1967 and the Third Division title in 1984. The team has also had several notable players over the years, including Les Ferdinand and Stan Bowles. Their home stadium, Loftus Road, has a capacity of over 18,000 and is known for its intimidating atmosphere. In recent years, QPR has focused on developing young talent, with players like Ryan Manning and Eberechi Eze making their mark in the team. QPR is a beloved club with a dedicated fan base and is known for its exciting and competitive style of play. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Join us for the opening evening of Małgorzata Mirga-Tas. Małgorzata Mirga-Tas is a Romani-Polish artist celebrated for her innovative use of textiles to create striking figurative images representing Romani culture and histories. Her elaborate, colourful compositions refashion community fabrics and the Western canon to elevate the voices of Roma people everywhere. This is her first solo show in the UK and is produced by Tate St Ives in collaboration with the Whitworth. The exhibition presents more than 20 large-scale artworks by Mirga-Tas, alongside a selection of historic textiles from the Whitworth’s collection, that have been selected by the artist. For the opening, the Whitworth is partnering with KaskoSan, the Manchester-based Roma charity, to bring the Roma community to the gallery. The evening will also feature live Roma music from noted violinistIstvan Kate and a paid bar. Free entry About the venue The Whitworth is a venue with level access throughout, and 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. Email whitworth@manchester.ac.uk or telephone 0161 275 7450. 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 Credit: Małgorzata Mirga-Tas 'On the Journey' 2024. © Małgorzata Mirga-Tas. Courtesy of the artist and Krupa Art Foundation, Wrocław. Photo, Marek Gardulski) Information Source: The Whitworth | eventbrite

2 hours of live all action family entertainment with wrestlers from all over the world taking on the very best of Great Britain For one night only the Exeter hall will be transformed into a superb wrestling arena to capture the live WWE style event that you would normally only see on your tv screens. The only place to see genuine full time wrestlers in the area Information Source: Superstars of Wrestling | eventbrite

Event Description Join us for an immersive one-day event exploring exciting career opportunities in technical theatre and production. Whether you're making your first steps into the industry, currently studying performing arts or engineering, or considering a career change, this event offers unique insights into technical and production roles within theatre. Hosted at the Dancehouse in Manchester, this free event brings together leading industry professionals, live event producers, major theatres, and other key organisations in technical theatre production. Get hands-on experience, expert advice, and direct connections to potential career pathways in the performing arts industry. What to Expect Keynote Address by leading industry professionals including Mark Dakin (TAIT UK Principal) and Mark Cartwright (Managing Director, Runaway Entertainment)Interactive Panels featuring experts from major theatre organisationHands-on Demonstrations and WorkshopsOne-to-One Careers Advice Sessions including CV surgeries and career resourcesExclusive Tours of nearby ATG venue, the Palace TheatreNetworking Opportunities with industry professionalsTrade Exhibitions from leading theatre companies and organisationsFeatured Organisations Include: Performers College ManchesterGet into TheatreATG EntertainmentUK Theatre/SOLTTAITCameron MackintoshABTTFactory InternationalStage OneMasterclass / TheatreCraftAnd more!Who Should Attend This event is ideal for: People interested in beginning backstage careersCareer changers looking to enter the theatre industryCurrent performing arts and engineering studentsThose interested in technical theatre productionAnyone passionate about the behind-the-scenes magic of theatreAdditional Information Pre-registration requiredLimited spots available for one-to-one sessions and venue toursAccessible venueRefreshments provided during networking sessionsOrganiser This event is organised by Performers College in partnership with Get into Theatre and other leading theatre industry organisations, with consultancy from Masterclass / TheatreCraft. For any queries about this event, please contact: informationhubmanchester@bimm.ac.uk Information Source: Performers College, Manchester | eventbrite

Join Gail Belvett at PORTAL for a Slow Art Tour of BEWILDERNESS, a solo exhibition by Meg Stein. About Gail Belvett Gail Belvett, DDS (she/her), is an arts administrator, curator, independent board director, and dental entrepreneur. In 2020, Gail founded The Art Chose Me, whose mission is to increase access to and appreciation of the visual arts–paying special attention to engaging historically marginalized artists and communities. The Art Chose Me provides curatorial and administrative services to value-aligned artists and institutions. About BEWILDERNESS In BEWILDERNESS, multidisciplinary artist Meg Stein presents new work that explores the connections between our internal and external ecosystems—our spiritual, emotional, and intellectual landscapes and the physical environment. The exhibition includes freestanding ceramic vessels, wall sculptures, drawings, a large-scale mixed-media installation, and a collaborative series of photographic portraits. These works express the complexity of human experience through vibrant, biomorphic, and geological forms, emphasizing the permeability between our inner selves and the outer world. This body of work marks a shift in Stein’s artistic practice towards uncovering the surprises that arise from an embodied experience of self-discovery. Stein’s inventive forms encourage us to engage with the lush and mysterious wilderness that exists both within and around each of us. BEWILDERNESS is an exhibition at PORTAL , which is located at 1320 Old Oxford Rd, Suite 7 in Durham. On site parking is available, though carpooling is encouraged. The venue has an additional roll-up garage door entrance that can be used for wheelchair accessibility as needed. Limited seating available. Information Source: Meg Stein | 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

A chemigram (from chemistry and gramma, Greek for things written ) is an experimental piece of art where an image is made by painting with chemicals on light-sensitive paper (such as photographic paper). In this workshop, Sayako Sugawara, will deliver a short history of the chemigram process. You will be making plant-based developers to create your chemigrams rather than toxic chemicals. You will be introduced to the thinking behind this approach and how to make the plant developers from everyday plant material. You will work with black and white photographic paper to produce chemigrams of your own. Sayako’s practice is centred around experimentation with sustainable and environmentally responsible materials. The artist follows this process of observing and responding to explore memories and imagination while dealing with the physical properties of the materials themselves. To bring: Cover for clothes. Bag for taking your prints home. All materials will be provided. A vegetarian lunch will be provided. These workshops are designed for 18 + Information Source: Photo Oxford | eventbrite

In BEWILDERNESS, multidisciplinary artist Meg Stein presents new work that explores the connections between our internal and external ecosystems—our spiritual, emotional, and intellectual landscapes and the physical environment. The exhibition includes freestanding ceramic vessels, wall sculptures, drawings, a large-scale mixed-media installation, and a collaborative series of photographic portraits. These works express the complexity of human experience through vibrant, biomorphic, and geological forms, emphasizing the permeability between our inner selves and the outer world. This body of work marks a shift in Stein’s artistic practice towards uncovering the surprises that arise from an embodied experience of self-discovery. Stein’s inventive forms encourage us to engage with the lush and mysterious wilderness that exists both within and around each of us. BEWILDERNESS is an exhibition at PORTAL , which is located at 1320 Old Oxford Rd, Suite 7 in Durham. On site parking is available, though carpooling is encouraged. The venue has an additional roll-up garage door entrance that can be used for wheelchair accessibility as needed. Limited seating available. The Artist's Talk will be a conversation between artist Meg Stein and curator Laura Ritchie. Information Source: Meg Stein | eventbrite

Dob in a friend who would sell their soul to The Final Boss for your chance to win a $100 bar tab! Spinning wrestler intros all night long. YEET! Come get excited for the main event because The Last Time Is Now. Best Wrestler inspired ‘fit wins a $100 bar tab + WWE Title Belt Replica Themed Drinks: Heel Cena Hooch Uce Juice Tiffy Time Tipple WWE Visuals WWE Giveaways THIS IS AWESOME. 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 THE EVENT PAGE TO APPLY. DO NOT CONTACT VENUES. 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. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee that venues are accessible to all patrons but we do offer companion tickets and will try to accommodate the best we can. We do not tolerate any disrespectful behaviour toward other patrons. 18+ photo ID required. No refunds. End time of this event is approximate; it might end earlier or later depending on the venue and how busy it is. Information Source: Emo Night | eventbrite

Twinkle Toes & Clothes will be hosting silhouette artist, Erik Johnson!! Erik is a highly skilled, 3rd generation silhouette artist, who learned the craft from his father. Within minutes, Erik hand cuts each silhouette by just looking at the subject's profile. When he's done you'll have an amazing keepsake silhouette of you, your child, significant other, etc. Silhouettes make great gifts! Sign ups are FREE! Silhouettes are $30 each, duplicate of the same person is $15. Framing is available. Cash and credit cards accepted. Information Source: Silhouettes by Erik | eventbrite

You've seen it on Netflix now come and see it first hand, and see why the British Wrestling scene is the loudest in the world. This is how stars like Finn Balor, AJ Styles, Mariah May got started! All the thrills and spills in the most welcoming enviroment British Wrestling has. Leave you bias at home. Because EVERYONE is welcome at United! There will be Championship matches There will be Tag Team Actions There will be a multi-person over the top rope Rumble! There will even be a RAFFLE! Information Source: United Wrestling UK | eventbrite

Packed with exciting games, teamwork exercises and drama techniques, this workshop will explore essential skills to help you get started with performing and acting. Whether you are a well seasoned performer or if you have never taken to the stage before, come along in comfy clothes with a bottle of water and immerse yourself in the world of theatre for an hour of fun and creativity! Tulsi is an Oxford based actor-musician and storyteller who is passionate about enriching the lives of young people and communities through the arts. Specialising in music and drama facilitation, Tulsi runs engaging and inclusive workshops for young people, that encourages attendees to have fun and explore their creative potential. This workshop is best suited for children aged 7-12. Children must be supervised at all times by a parent or carer. One child ticket includes free admission for one accompanying adult. Please ensure all children have their own ticket. There are 3 sessions, each workshop is 60 minutes. 11.00-12.00, 13.00-14.00 and14.30-15.30. Tickets cost £7.50 and can be purchased online via Eventbrite (booking fee applies) or at the Museum Shop. We reccommend booking in advance to secure your place. Sales from tickets help support our work to deliver fun and accessible family activities, community engagement projects, schools workshops, exhibitions and special events for Oxford’s people in our Museum spaces. Access: There is step-free, level entry access to the Town Hall is via the entrance closest to Carfax (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift to the Galleries and then stairs, or a second lift to the basement level. Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor, before entering the Museum. Please contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on our website: https://museumofoxford.org/plan-your-visit/access Photo consent: Please be aware that photographs will be taken at this event for use in marketing. If you (or a member of your group) would prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of staff know during the event. Information Source: Museum of Oxford | eventbrite

Wild Fictions Wild Fictions brings together Amitav Ghosh's extraordinary writing on the subjects that have obsessed him over the last twenty-five years: literature and language; climate change and the environment; human lives, travel, and discoveries. The spaces that we inhabit, and the way in which we occupy them, is a constant thread throughout this striking and expansive collection. From the significance of the commodification of the clove, the diversity of the mangrove forests in West Bengal and the radical fluidity of multilingualism, Wild Fictions is a powerful refutation of imperial violence, a fascinating exploration of the fictions we weave to absorb history, and a reminder of the importance of empathy. With the combination of moral passion, intellectual curiosity and literary elegance that defines his writing, Amitav Ghosh makes us understand the world in new, and urgent, ways. Together, the pieces within Wild Fictions chart a course that allows us to heal our relationships and restore a delicate balance with the volatile landscapes to which we all belong. Amitav Ghosh Amitav Ghosh is an Indian writer. He won the 54th Jnanpith award in 2018, India's highest literary honour. Ghosh's ambitious novels use complex narrative strategies to probe the nature of national and personal identity, particularly of the people of India and South Asia. He studied in Delhi, Oxford and Alexandria and is the author of The Circle of Reason, The Shadow Lines, In An Antique Land, Dancing in Cambodia, The Calcutta Chromosome, The Glass Palace, The Hungry Tide, and The Ibis Trilogy, consisting of Sea of Poppies, River of Smoke and Flood of Fire. His most recent book, The Great Derangement; Climate Change and the Unthinkable, a work of non-fiction, appeared in 2016. Amitav Ghosh holds four Lifetime Achievement awards and six honorary doctorates. In 2007 he was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest honors, by the President of India. In 2010 he was a joint winner, along with Margaret Atwood of a Dan David prize, and 2011 he was awarded the Grand Prix of the Blue Metropolis festival in Montreal. In 2018 the Jnanpith Award, India’s highest literary honor, was conferred on Amitav Ghosh. He was the first English-language writer to receive the award. In 2019 Foreign Policy magazine named him one of the most important global thinkers of the preceding decade. In 2024 Amitav Ghosh was awarded the Erasmus Prize and was also elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Santanu Das Professor Santanu Das works on early twentieth-century literature and culture, and is especially interested in the relationship between experience, writing and emotion in times of conflict. His first book examined the role of the senses, particularly touch, in First World War experience and literature, while his recent work has focussed on the colonial dimensions of war culture and memory through an expanded notion of the 'archive' - artefacts, photographs, paintings, rumours, folksongs and sound-recordings, as well as testimonial, political and literary writings. Having just completed a monograph on India and First World War culture, He is about to begin work on two projects: the Oxford Book of Colonial Writings of the First World War and a monograph on the experience and imaginings of sea-voyages in a global context, from Victorian times to now. Information Source: Blackwell's, Broad Street Oxford | eventbrite

Wild Fictions Wild Fictions brings together Amitav Ghosh's extraordinary writing on the subjects that have obsessed him over the last twenty-five years: literature and language; climate change and the environment; human lives, travel, and discoveries. The spaces that we inhabit, and the way in which we occupy them, is a constant thread throughout this striking and expansive collection. From the significance of the commodification of the clove, the diversity of the mangrove forests in West Bengal and the radical fluidity of multilingualism, Wild Fictions is a powerful refutation of imperial violence, a fascinating exploration of the fictions we weave to absorb history, and a reminder of the importance of empathy. With the combination of moral passion, intellectual curiosity and literary elegance that defines his writing, Amitav Ghosh makes us understand the world in new, and urgent, ways. Together, the pieces within Wild Fictions chart a course that allows us to heal our relationships and restore a delicate balance with the volatile landscapes to which we all belong. Amitav Ghosh Amitav Ghosh is an Indian writer. He won the 54th Jnanpith award in 2018, India's highest literary honour. Ghosh's ambitious novels use complex narrative strategies to probe the nature of national and personal identity, particularly of the people of India and South Asia. He studied in Delhi, Oxford and Alexandria and is the author of The Circle of Reason, The Shadow Lines, In An Antique Land, Dancing in Cambodia, The Calcutta Chromosome, The Glass Palace, The Hungry Tide, and The Ibis Trilogy, consisting of Sea of Poppies, River of Smoke and Flood of Fire. His most recent book, The Great Derangement; Climate Change and the Unthinkable, a work of non-fiction, appeared in 2016. Amitav Ghosh holds four Lifetime Achievement awards and six honorary doctorates. In 2007 he was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest honors, by the President of India. In 2010 he was a joint winner, along with Margaret Atwood of a Dan David prize, and 2011 he was awarded the Grand Prix of the Blue Metropolis festival in Montreal. In 2018 the Jnanpith Award, India’s highest literary honor, was conferred on Amitav Ghosh. He was the first English-language writer to receive the award. In 2019 Foreign Policy magazine named him one of the most important global thinkers of the preceding decade. In 2024 Amitav Ghosh was awarded the Erasmus Prize and was also elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Information Source: Blackwell's, Broad Street Oxford | eventbrite

Bowieland Following open heart surgery, poet and writer Peter Carpenter was given one instruction - 'Walk, if you want to stay on this planet'. And so when his hero and inspiration David Bowie died in 2016, he knew what he had to do. The man who was to so many a companion and guide had left no shrine, no focal point of understanding. To reconnect with Bowie, he would take a walk into the past, to the streets, towns and places where David Jones became something more. Walking to recover, to stay alive, Peter realised he was also recovering his lost hero. Leaving behind Heddon Street and Brixton, well-known Bowie shrines, he moved out through South London edgelands and suburbia to remoter Bowie haunts: Croydon, Aylesbury, Pett Level, Southend-on-Sea. Finding the windows Bowie had stared out from in Clareville Grove; the streets in Beckenham where he'd scurried by. He sifted through debris on a patch of waste ground in Tunbridge Wells where Bowie's parents first met. He turned the handle and entered Shirley Parish Hall to find the same stage where a young Davy Jones and the Kon-Rads set up to play back in 1962; and travelled to Berlin, to emerge from the S-Bahn to gape at the ruined portico of the Anhalter Bahnhof and asked 'What is this?' In Bowieland, Carpenter's peripatetic trampings seem to echo Bowie's own wandering creative spirit, the walks often uncovering hidden layers, and making fresh connections to key Bowie stories, revealing influences conscious and subconscious. Through walking, an understanding is reached of where Bowie sits in the culture, his place among the poets, painters, artists and musicians who came before him, who inhabited the same spaces and in doing so passed on their wisdom to Bowie. Peter Carpenter Peter Carpenter’s poetry has been widely anthologised and praised and his chapter on creative writing appears in The OUP Handbook of British and Irish Poetry. He has written essays and articles on a wide variety of subjects, from the photography of Boris Mikhailov to the poetry of T. S. Eliot, in journals such as London Magazine and PN Review. He contributed a chapter about rock star Gary Holton in London: City of Disappearances; and in Iain Sinclair’s circuit around the M25, London Orbital, Peter appears as a character and guide. Born in Epsom, Peter now lives near Oxford with his wife, Amanda, a sustainability activist, who runs the acclaimed Planet Pod . They also co-direct cult independent micropress, Worple. Peter walks for life and still supports his local team. *A Book and Ticket option is also available for this event which includes a hardback copy of the book and entry to the event. The cost is the RRP of the book. Information Source: Blackwell's, Broad Street Oxford | eventbrite

Opening Hours Our searchroom is open to the public Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 09:30-16:30 and selected Saturdays. We are closed on Mondays, Fridays and Bank Holiday weekends. Booking We recommend advanced booking of a Searchroom session for consultation of all History Centre collections, including access to open shelf volumes and public computers / microfilm readers and printers. There are two bookable sessions per day, 09:30-13:00 and 13:00-16:30. Bookings can be placed up to three hours in advance of a session, if available. You are welcome to arrive anytime between the start and end of your booked session. Each person who is visiting should book a seat. There are no limitations on how many sessions you can book. If you are unsure what type of seat you will need, please contact us at oxhist@oxfordshire.gov.uk. Archives Card Visitors consulting original documents from Archives collections will be required to present their Archives Card. This has replaced the CARN ticket, which we are no longer accepting. No card is required for accessing Local Studies material (including newspaper /microfilms), open access material or public computers, but we encourage all visitors to apply for an Archives Card Planning your visit To help you plan your visit you can check our catalogues online through Heritage Search or Discovery . A guide to our online catalogues can be found here Oxfordshire Health Archives catalogues are not currently available online. These catalogues are in hard copy (volume) format and can be consulted in the Searchroom. Photographic collections: Our photographic collections are catalogued online at Picture Oxon . Thousands of photographs are available to view online, but not all are currently digitised. If you wish to consult any undigitised images , please contact us a week in advance of your visit at oxhist@oxfordshire.gov.uk. Accessing documents: All documents from our strongrooms (archives, library materials and microfilms / fiches) must be ordered in the Searchroom, on arrival or during your visit. We are unable to accommodate advance requests. More information about visiting Oxfordshire History Centre Information Source: Oxfordshire History Centre | eventbrite

FAST-FIRE KILN FIRING COURSE April 17, 18, 19 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