Latest Events in Oxford(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

Alice in Wonderland Festival is usually celebrated on the first Saturday in July each year. Join venues across Oxford including the Oxford Museum, the History of Science Museum, Oxford Botanic Gardens, Weston Library, Alice Shop and the Story Museum for a variety of activities including theatre, puppetry, crafts, adventures, dance, games, talks and more to celebrate one of literature and Oxford's best-loved storytelling heroes.

The Oxford Shakespeare Festival returns for its 15th year with three exciting productions taking place live in Castle Court over the summer. June 23 to July 5TWELFTH NIGHT For nearly 20 years, BMH Theatre has been producing Shakespeare in Oxfordshire to critical acclaim. Renowned for their eclectic style whilst retaining the language of Shakespeare’s classics, they create an engaging evening for new audiences and Shakespeare enthusiasts alike. Not to be missed. MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING The Wild Goose Theatre returns to Oxford Castle and Prison for its 15th performance of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays. Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare's greatest romantic comedies. This classic tells the love story of Claudio, Hero, Beatrice and Benedick. Filled with intrigue, action and comedy, Much Ado About Nothing remains as narratively accurate today as it was when it was written in the early 17th century. August 4 to August 16 THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR The Merry Wives of Windsor Following the success of last summer’s Hamlet, The Besieged Theatre returns to Oxford Castle for a nostalgic production of The Merry Wives of Windsor.

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.

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

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

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

We can't wait to welcome Cory Doctorow to Blackwell's to discuss his latest novel PICKS AND SHOVELS and his wider work as an author and activist. Doors: 6.30pm, starts: 6.45pm Tickets are £4. Admission is free when purchasing a copy the book. About the book: Enshittification was a choice. The decay of the once-great internet into five giant websites, each filled with screenshots of the other four, was a choice. Policy choices that sidelined privacy and labor protection and ignored monopolisaiton created the enshitternet. In PICKS AND SHOVELS, Cory Doctorow visits the moment those first choices were being made, in a historical technothriller that takes us back to the heroic era of the PC revolution and the moment where it all started to go wrong. Picks and Shovels stars Martin Hench, Doctorow's hard-charging, two-fisted high-tech forensic accountant. It's a standalone novel in a series that includes the bestselling novels Red Team Blues and The Bezzle, In this volume, we learn the origin story of Silicon Valley's first - and best - finance-crime fighting spreadsheet sleuth, born in fraud and fire. About the author: Cory Doctorow is a science fiction author, activist and journalist. He is the author of many books, most recently PICKS AND SHOVELS and THE BEZZLE (followups to RED TEAM BLUES) and THE LOST CAUSE, a solarpunk science fiction novel of hope amidst the climate emergency. He famously coined the term enshittification to describe the reduction in the quality of services provided (see: Google) as a consequence of profit-seeking. 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 talk or discussion 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

The United Wrestling Oxford event is set to take place at the Tap Social Movement in Botley. Mark your calendars for August 17, 2025, and get ready for an exciting competition. Stay updated for more information on this thrilling event. Tickets are priced between £11.55 and £44.04. Don't miss out on this opportunity to witness top-notch wrestling action in Botley!

Yellow Submarine will be hosting a fantastic group of fundraisers at the Oxford Half! All money raised goes towards supporting invididuals with learning disabilities and autism live life to the full. #WeCan The fast and flat Oxford Half returns on Sunday 12 October 2025, a perfect route for both newbies and PB chasers. Our charity places sold out in 2024 so don't hang about to secure your entry! The course takes runners through the pristine, winding streets of historic Oxford. The route begins in the city centre and passes through the stunning sites of Old Marston village, the River Cherwell, Oxford University’s impressive Lady Margaret Hall, before finally finishing on Parks Road. Find out more about Yellow Submarine. Find out more about the Oxford Half. Information Source: Yellow Submarine | 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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