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SUMMARY:The Marquise
DESCRIPTION:The Marquise\nThe vibrant 1930s twist on Noël Coward’s witty romantic comedy \nTue 9 – Sat 13 Jun\nBook nowTickets from £15* \n\n\n\n\n\nAge\n16+\nInterval\nYes\nVenue\nOxford Playhouse\n\n\nPresented by Theatre Royal Windsor \nBy Noël Coward \nDirected by Philip Wilson \nNoël Coward’s witty romantic comedy gets a vibrant 1930s twist! \nWhen a widowed count tries to marry off his daughter to the son of his best friend\, it seems like a perfectly sensible plan. But with both young lovers secretly pining for others\, their entangled affections cause chaos. \nJust as their scheme to break free begins the Countess\, Raoul’s former love\, the spirited Marquise Eloise de Kestournel\, bursts back into their lives\, wielding her wit and charm\, she turns their carefully laid plans upside down\, reminding everyone that love truly can conquer all. \nThis is a sparkling and sophisticated tale of old secrets\, impulsive passion and eternal youth. \nThe production features a remarkable ensemble of acclaimed stage and screen talent\, led by BAFTA Award winner Juliet Aubrey as The Marquise Eloise de Kestournel\, alongside Simon Shepherd as Raoul de Vriaac and Tristan Gemmill as Esteban el Duco Santaguano\, who together bring Coward’s world to life with charm\, wit and irresistible chemistry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuliet Aubrey\nThe Marquise Eloise de Kestournel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSimon Shepherd\nRaoul de Vriaac\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTristan Gemmill\nEsteban el Duco Santaguano
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/the-marquise-2/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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SUMMARY:Pets & their People
DESCRIPTION:  11 March – 27 September 2026 \n ST Lee Gallery\, Weston Library \n Free admission\, no ticket required \nAbout the exhibition\nWe have been domesticating animals for over ten thousand years. But why do we want tame wolves in our homes or wild cats on our laps? \nThis exhibition explores the relationship between humans and their pets – or pets and their humans. \nPets & their People draws on depictions of pets in stories\, imagery and poetry in the Bodleian’s collection – from one of the earliest recorded depictions of an assistance dog for the blind to a rare copy of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland that has never been displayed in the UK before. The exhibition asks how the special bond between owners and their pets has evolved over time\, and what that evolution tells us about who we really are. \nAre we taming our pets\, or are they bring us back to our wild roots? \nCurators\nCharles Foster\, Fellow of Exeter College and bestselling author of Being a Beast \nAcknowledgements\nPets & their People is made possible with generous support from the John S Cohen Foundation.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/pets-their-people/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Weston Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Brokenness and repair exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\nThe Glass Tank\, Oxford Brookes University\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nMonday\, 26 January 2026 to Friday\, 6 February 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\n9am – 5pm\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n0\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInspired by the sublime beauty of techniques of visual repair across cultures\, these works invite reflection on brokenness and why it matters. \nIn recent years\, the traditional Japanese technique of repairing broken pottery using lacquer\, often embellished with gold or other precious metals\, known as ‘kintsugi’ has fascinated and inspired not only contemporary artists\, but also pscyhologists\, philosophers\, scientists and archaeologists. But the idea of caring for something that is broken and finding beauty in its imperfection resonates much more widely. Whether we are living with the painful yet precious memories of loss\, or trying to reassemble places of belonging from the remnants of abandoned buildings\, brokenness and repair speak to our fundamental ways of being in the world. \nThrough sculpture\, sound\, images\, and pottery\, this exhibition creates a space of dialogue between Japanese aesthetics of brokenness and repair and those of other cultures. Each piece invites visitors to reflect on the complex\, sometimes challenging beauty of brokenness\, and the care and attention involved in repair. \nThe exhibition includes original works from Rob Simpkins\, Katie Taylor\, Johanna Tulloch\, Dan O’Brien\, Natasha Durie\, Juliet Eccles\, and Rachel Barbaresi\, as well as kintsugi pieces by Iku Nishikawa (Oxford Kintsugi). \nAll are invited to join us to meet the artists and organisers over wine and refreshments. \nThis exhibition and reception was made possible through the generous support of the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nhttps://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/…\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brokennes… \ndobrien@brookes.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/brokenness-and-repair-exhibition/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Oxford Brookes University\, Oxford Brookes University\, Headington\, Oxfordshire\, OX3 0BP
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SUMMARY:Recycled Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nThame Museum\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nSaturday\, 7 February 2026 to Friday\, 20 March 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\nDuring opening hours Wed. Fri. Sat. 10am-4pm; Sun. 1pm-4pm-\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nFree admission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis exhibition has been created by the talented art students of Lord Williams School Thame. Exhibition Gallery Thame Museum \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nYvonne Maxwell\, publicity@thamemuseum.org. \nThame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, OX93AE\nwww.thamemuseum.oirg
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/recycled-extravaganza/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Thame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, Oxfordshire\, OX93AE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:New Work 2026 at the West Ox Arts Gallery in Bampton
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nWest Ox Arts Gallery\, Bampton.\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nSaturday\, 14 February 2026 to Saturday\, 14 March 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\nTues to Sat 11.30 – 4.30\, Sun 2 – 4\, Mondays closed\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nfree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWest Ox Arts is delighted to present New Work 26\, an exhibition celebrating the breadth and diversity of work created by its members. Taking place from 14 February to 14 March 2026\, the exhibition will be held at the WOA Gallery\, a distinctive and well-established venue in the heart of Bampton\, Oxfordshire.\nVisitors are invited to explore an inspiring range of contemporary art and craft\, including painting\, sculpture\, glass\, jewellery\, textiles\, wood\, and wirework. The exhibition reflects the richness of artistic practice within the West Ox Arts community and offers something to engage every visitor.\nHighlights include:\n* Meet the artists – Learn about their inspirations\, creative processes\, and the stories behind the work.\n* Discover new talent – Find emerging and established artists\, uncover unique pieces\, or simply enjoy the pleasure of artistic exploration.\n* Support local creativity – Your visit helps sustain and encourage the region’s vibrant artistic community.\nArtists interested in exhibiting in our member exhibitions are warmly invited to enquire about West Ox Arts membership. For further information\, please contact:
gallery@westoxarts.com\nWe look forward to welcoming you to the gallery. \nVisitor Information\n* Free entry\n* Opening Times:\n* Tuesday–Saturday: 11:30am – 4:30pm\n* Sunday: 2:00pm – 4:00pm\n* Monday: Closed\n* WOA Gallery\,Market Square. Bampton\, Oxfordshire. OX18 2JH \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nEmail: gallery@westoxarts.com\nWebsite: www.westoxarts.com\nInstagram: @westoxarts\nFacebook: WestOxArts \nTelephone: 01993 850137 \n\n 
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/new-work-2026-at-the-west-ox-arts-gallery-in-bampton/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Ox Arts Gallery\, Bampton\, Market Sq\, OX18 2JH
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SUMMARY:The ‘most honest hearted\, real good men’: Sir John Vanbrugh and the Kit-Cat Club
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nStowe House\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nThursday\, 11 June 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\n6-8pm\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nFree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOphelia Field\, author of The Kit-Cat Club\, and Vanbrugh biographer Rory Fraser discuss the Club’s under-appreciated centrality to Vanbrugh’s eclectic career and to British culture. This talk is one of a lecture series held monthly. \nVanbrugh joined publisher Jacob Tonson’s Kit-Cat Club soon after The Relapse debuted on the London stage in late 1696\, remained a member until the Club dissolved in the 1720s\, and retained a deep fondness for its fellowship and friendships until the end of his life. Several key steps in his surprising career depended upon the patronage of Kit-Cat aristocrats\, and this was no accident. \nField\, author of The Favourite: Sarah Duchess of Marlborough\, published her group biography of the Kit-Cats in 2008 – the first in-depth modern study of the Club – and argued that its far-reaching role in British politics and culture had been previously overlooked. Fraser’s forthcoming biography of Vanbrugh will extend this argument\, showing how important it was for Vanbrugh to count himself among the Kit-Cat wits\, and to pursue the patriotic cultural mission he shared with its other creative members. \nTying the story of the Club’s evolution and Vanbrugh’s involvement over several decades to the Stowe landscape\, as developed by Kit-Cat member Richard Temple\, 1st Viscount Cobham\, this authors-in-conversation event will surface historical connections\, conundrums and heated rivalries. \nKey Information \nThe event will proceed with a 45 minute talk followed by audience questions\nBooking essential\nYour free ticket includes a welcome drink on arrival \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nBook online: www.stowehouse.org\nEnquiries: 01280 818006 | houseinfo@stowe.co.uk
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/the-most-honest-hearted-real-good-men-sir-john-vanbrugh-and-the-kit-cat-club/
LOCATION:Stowe House
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T190000
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SUMMARY:Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra - Daniel Harding Conducts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable performance with acclaimed conductor Daniel Harding\nTchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor\, Op. 23\nDvořák Symphony No. 8 in G major\, Op. 88 \nTony Siqi Yun piano\nDaniel Harding conductor \nJoin us for an unforgettable performance as the acclaimed conductor Daniel Harding leads the Orchestra in a programme that promises to blend musical depth with dramatic flair. Harding\, known for his dynamic interpretations\, brings fresh energy to this prestigious ensemble\, creating a perfect fusion of talent and tradition. ‘First-rate talent’ (Cadenza NYC) Tony Siqi Yun takes to the stage for the Tchaikovsky’s iconic first piano concerto\, followed by the joyful and triumphant Symphony No. 8 by Dvořák. \n  \n\n  \nTicket Information \n\nFull price tickets: £20\, £32\, £42\, £60\n£5 tickets for students/under-18s in the Upper Galleries and £5 off any other price band\nAge range: 6+\nDoors open at 18:30\nThis concert will be 120 minutes with an interval\nLatecomers to be permitted at an appropriate pause in the music\nFor ticketing queries\, please contact 01865 980980\n\n 
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/oxford-philharmonic-orchestra-daniel-harding-conducts/
LOCATION:Sheldonian Theatre\, Sheldonian Theatre\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3AZ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Beast UK: Iron Maiden Tribute - 40th Anniversary "Somewhere on Tour 1986-87"
DESCRIPTION:If you ever saw Iron Maiden in 1986\, or wish you had\, this is the closest you will ever get. \nThe Beast UK marks the 40th anniversary of Iron Maiden’s legendary 1986-87 tour\, audiences can expect a full-scale theatrical production\, featuring a custom-built stage set created by Iron Maiden’s original stage builders\, authentic lighting design\, pyrotechnics\, and era-accurate visuals — meticulously engineered to mirror the power and atmosphere of Maiden’s mid-80s live shows. \nFresh from a highly praised 2025 debut tour\, The Beast UK has earned a reputation as one of the most authentic and ambitious tribute productions in Europe.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/the-beast-uk-iron-maiden-tribute-40th-anniversary-somewhere-on-tour-1986-87/
LOCATION:O2 Academy Oxford\, 190 Cowley Rd\, Oxford\, Oxon\, OX4 1UE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T200000
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SUMMARY:Karaoke
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke at The Cape Of Good Hope\nEVERY Thursday \n  \nEveryone loves a little bit of karaoke! \nSelected £4.50 drinks for all singers \nCOMPLETELY FREE  \n  \nPlease check venue webpage for any changes or cancelations
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/karaoke/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:The Cape Of Good Hope\, Iffley Road\, Oxford\, OX4 1EA
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T213000
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SUMMARY:Choral Compline by Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:Sung by Candlelight with Keble College Choir – a moment of peace at the heart of the week\,
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/choral-compline-by-candlelight/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Keble College\, Parks Road\, Oxford\, Select a State:\, OX1 3PG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612
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SUMMARY:Pets & their People
DESCRIPTION:  11 March – 27 September 2026 \n ST Lee Gallery\, Weston Library \n Free admission\, no ticket required \nAbout the exhibition\nWe have been domesticating animals for over ten thousand years. But why do we want tame wolves in our homes or wild cats on our laps? \nThis exhibition explores the relationship between humans and their pets – or pets and their humans. \nPets & their People draws on depictions of pets in stories\, imagery and poetry in the Bodleian’s collection – from one of the earliest recorded depictions of an assistance dog for the blind to a rare copy of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland that has never been displayed in the UK before. The exhibition asks how the special bond between owners and their pets has evolved over time\, and what that evolution tells us about who we really are. \nAre we taming our pets\, or are they bring us back to our wild roots? \nCurators\nCharles Foster\, Fellow of Exeter College and bestselling author of Being a Beast \nAcknowledgements\nPets & their People is made possible with generous support from the John S Cohen Foundation.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/pets-their-people/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Weston Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Ola i ka wai | Water is life
DESCRIPTION:The cultural dances of Hawaiian Hula and Tahitian ‘Ori are a vital part of life and are present in religious ceremonies\, social gatherings\, celebrations\, and everyday life. They contain the knowledge and collected memory of its peoples– cultivated over generations– from philosophy\, science\, art and craft\, relationship to Earth\, and the human condition. Presented through story\, prayer\, and entertainment\, Hula and ‘Ori use specific movement language to represent given ideas\, and maintain a sacred connection to Earth and the Cosmos. The dance forms act as a conduit between humanity and the divine\, helping the participants to recognize that they are part of something bigger and that we are all connected. \n  \nInspired by these concepts\, the London School of Hula and ‘Ori (LSHO) created choreography for the  Ma uka to Ma kai exhibition that focuses on the source of life– Water. The choreography explores the water cycle\, from four perspectives: Ocean\, Sky\, Earth\, and Humanity\, attempting to embody the essence of and give form to these elements. Water is central to the functioning of the ahupua’a and to life itself. Without water\, there is no fauna in the forests\, no crops\, no streams to nourish us; simply\, there is no life. Using movement from Hula\, ‘Ori Tahiti\, and contemporary motion\, and combining the mediums of cinema\, sound\, music\, and dance\, the film aims to represent the intertwined and dynamic relationship between humanity and our environment. It encourages the viewer to acknowledge that we are a part of this cycle\, that we are beholden to nature. \n  \n\nSince I can remember\, I have been learning the stories of our ancestors– a rich world of myths and tales that contain the knowledge of the universe. I utilise these myths in my storytelling in order to provide crucial information about the world around us through the lens of womxn from the global majority – past\, present\, and future. These women – my mother\, my grandmothers\, my ancestors – who are able to call upon themselves\, each other\, and the sacred lands to which we are intrinsically bound\, are central to the health of people and Earth\, and thus the continuation of all life. I believe that ancestral knowledge is not a thing of the past\, but holds the key to a healthy future. \nKrysten \n\n  \n\nEverything in the universe is connected\, whether it be the sky to the earth through the falling of the rain\, or person to person through the infectious ease at which emotions can spread. This project showcased how important and moving it is to give in to that oneness with ourselves\, nature\, the world around us\, and each other\, and how none of us are isolated from that connection. \nDanielle \n\n  \n\nOur existence as humans is so tiny but so profound\, we sometimes forget how fragile and interdependent we are. Across cultures\, we see stories that connect us to the elements and to something bigger\, and it is our responsibility to be part of the lineage of these stories\, to deliver them to future generations.  \nAkino \n\nAbout the exhibition\nThe Long Gallery exhibition displays quilts from the Honolulu-based Poakalani Quilters that depict Hula through appliqued designs alongside a photographic series\, Ola i ka wai\, by Krysten Resnick and film depicting the London School of Hula and ‘Ori. A selection of photographs from the series are shown on this webpage\, along with the quilts on display. \nAbout LSHO\nLondon School of Hula and ‘Ori is a cultural dance school and community that aims to uphold and reinterpret the practices of Hawaiian Hula and Tahitian ‘Ori within a modern metropolitan context. By accessing and platforming traditional knowledge systems that combine movement\, myth\, ceremony\, and community we are able to create healthier and more meaningful connections to the self\, our wider communities\, and our Earth and bridge the gaps between past and present– all of which is necessary in shifting the trajectory towards a healthier future. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOla i ka wai : The Photography Series (selection from the exhibition shown here)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember of the LSHO\, Satomi. Photographed by Krysten Resnick. ‘Ola i ka wai | Water is Life. Long Gallery Exhibition at Pitt Rivers Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers of the LSHO\, Estefania\, Akino\, and Satomi. Photographed by Krysten Resnick. ‘Ola i ka wai | Water is Life. Long Gallery Exhibition at Pitt Rivers Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember of the LSHO\, Hayley. Photographed by Krysten Resnick. ‘Ola i ka wai | Water is Life. Long Gallery Exhibition at Pitt Rivers Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNext slide\nPrevious slide\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNext slide\nPrevious slide\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nā Mele ʻo Hula Kahiko (Songs of Hula). Quilted by Yoshimi Suzuki. Designed by John Serrao co-founder of Poakalani Quilters. PRM 2022.57.2 \n\n  \n\nStories from the Quilting Circle \nby Yoshimi Suzuki \n  \n  \nI started quilting with Poakalani in 2000 at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping and under the direction of Kumu (teacher) John Serrao I was able to receive my teacher’s certification in 2006. I started my Quilting Class in Yokohama in 2006\, called “Hālau Kuiki O Owyhee” (Quilt Class of Hawaiʻi) a name given to me by Kumu John. In the tradition of the Poakalani Class in Hawaii\, I produced Quilt Shows in Japan every two years showcasing my students Quilts. In 2015 I received the highest honour from Kumu John my Hawaiian name “POMAIKALANI” which means blessings from heaven. \n  \nThe motifs on this quilt are Pahu hula(drum)\, ʻUli ʻuli(feathered rattles)\, Pūniu( coconut knee drum) used in classical hula dancing and Maile leaves represents Laka (Goddess of hula). In this way they are related to Hawaiian life. The central part has Wāwae Moa (chicken feet stitches) which is one of the traditional techniques. \n  \nWhen DESIGNER and QUILTER have pens or needles\, we think about the history and the traditions of Hawaiʻi\, or the lifestyle of the time still exists. By reviving and expressing them\, we play a role in conveying the history of Hawaii\, the royal family (Aliʻi) and Hawaiian culture. \n  \nJohn & Poakalani family has a history of learning the original techniques on the ship Thaddeus boarded by missionaries in the 1820. It’s great honour for me to learn from them who are the ancestors of the tradition\, which is now loved all over the world. \n  \nWe hope that people around the world will be interested in the culture and traditions of Hawaiʻi through our Hawaiian quilts. \n  \nThe tradition continues… \n  \n  \n  \n \nTi Leaf and Lauaʻe. Quilted by Pat Gorelangton. Designed by John Serrao. PRM 2022.57.12 \n\n  \nWai ʻapu lau kī. \nWater in a ti-leaf cup. \n [When one goes to the upland and needs a cup to dip water from the stream or spring\, he folds a ti leaf to form a dipper.] \n\n\nStories from the Quilting Circle\nby Pat Gorelangton\n \nI have been a quilter for almost 40 years. Though I’ve tried other quilting styles\, once I joined the Poakalani Quilt Group 18 years ago\, Hawaiian quilting became my passion. To me\, it has the symmetry that appeals to my sense of order\, while also having a beautiful freedom of movement…especially in the designs of John Serrao. John was a master designer; it was a privilege to learn from him. The knowledge and support that the entire Serrao ohana (family) has given to me over the years is nourishment for my soul. One of my favourite things to do is to complete a quilt that was started by someone’s grandmother or auntie years ago…but any time I can make a quilt\, whether as a commission\, or an idea I had and am trying to express\, is truly a joy. \nSo much of the Hawaiian quilt patterns are inspired by our plants and our culture. This Ti Leaf and Laua’e quilt is one of John’s beautiful designs. There are two kinds of laua’e fern…one comes from Australia\, and the other much rarer one is indigenous to the Hawaiian Islands. It has a faint but lovely fragrance and is used in gardens as well as floral arrangements. The ti leaf has many uses in Hawaiian life; from religious ceremonies to food wrapping\, to skirts for hula dancers\, and lei for ceremonies. \nI’ve made over 170 Hawaiian wall hangings and bed quilts and have been part of articles and videos about Hawaiian Quilting over the years\, which I hope to have conveyed my love of this beautiful\, cultural art of Hawai’i.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/ola-i-ka-wai-water-is-life/
LOCATION:Pitt Rivers Museum\, S Parks Rd\, Oxford
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203009
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SUMMARY:Brokenness and repair exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\nThe Glass Tank\, Oxford Brookes University\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nMonday\, 26 January 2026 to Friday\, 6 February 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\n9am – 5pm\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n0\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInspired by the sublime beauty of techniques of visual repair across cultures\, these works invite reflection on brokenness and why it matters. \nIn recent years\, the traditional Japanese technique of repairing broken pottery using lacquer\, often embellished with gold or other precious metals\, known as ‘kintsugi’ has fascinated and inspired not only contemporary artists\, but also pscyhologists\, philosophers\, scientists and archaeologists. But the idea of caring for something that is broken and finding beauty in its imperfection resonates much more widely. Whether we are living with the painful yet precious memories of loss\, or trying to reassemble places of belonging from the remnants of abandoned buildings\, brokenness and repair speak to our fundamental ways of being in the world. \nThrough sculpture\, sound\, images\, and pottery\, this exhibition creates a space of dialogue between Japanese aesthetics of brokenness and repair and those of other cultures. Each piece invites visitors to reflect on the complex\, sometimes challenging beauty of brokenness\, and the care and attention involved in repair. \nThe exhibition includes original works from Rob Simpkins\, Katie Taylor\, Johanna Tulloch\, Dan O’Brien\, Natasha Durie\, Juliet Eccles\, and Rachel Barbaresi\, as well as kintsugi pieces by Iku Nishikawa (Oxford Kintsugi). \nAll are invited to join us to meet the artists and organisers over wine and refreshments. \nThis exhibition and reception was made possible through the generous support of the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nhttps://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/…\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brokennes… \ndobrien@brookes.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/brokenness-and-repair-exhibition/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Oxford Brookes University\, Oxford Brookes University\, Headington\, Oxfordshire\, OX3 0BP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203009
CREATED:20260220T132433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T133234Z
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SUMMARY:Recycled Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nThame Museum\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nSaturday\, 7 February 2026 to Friday\, 20 March 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\nDuring opening hours Wed. Fri. Sat. 10am-4pm; Sun. 1pm-4pm-\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nFree admission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis exhibition has been created by the talented art students of Lord Williams School Thame. Exhibition Gallery Thame Museum \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nYvonne Maxwell\, publicity@thamemuseum.org. \nThame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, OX93AE\nwww.thamemuseum.oirg
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/recycled-extravaganza/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Thame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, Oxfordshire\, OX93AE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203009
CREATED:20260220T135527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T135558Z
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SUMMARY:New Work 2026 at the West Ox Arts Gallery in Bampton
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nWest Ox Arts Gallery\, Bampton.\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nSaturday\, 14 February 2026 to Saturday\, 14 March 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\nTues to Sat 11.30 – 4.30\, Sun 2 – 4\, Mondays closed\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nfree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWest Ox Arts is delighted to present New Work 26\, an exhibition celebrating the breadth and diversity of work created by its members. Taking place from 14 February to 14 March 2026\, the exhibition will be held at the WOA Gallery\, a distinctive and well-established venue in the heart of Bampton\, Oxfordshire.\nVisitors are invited to explore an inspiring range of contemporary art and craft\, including painting\, sculpture\, glass\, jewellery\, textiles\, wood\, and wirework. The exhibition reflects the richness of artistic practice within the West Ox Arts community and offers something to engage every visitor.\nHighlights include:\n* Meet the artists – Learn about their inspirations\, creative processes\, and the stories behind the work.\n* Discover new talent – Find emerging and established artists\, uncover unique pieces\, or simply enjoy the pleasure of artistic exploration.\n* Support local creativity – Your visit helps sustain and encourage the region’s vibrant artistic community.\nArtists interested in exhibiting in our member exhibitions are warmly invited to enquire about West Ox Arts membership. For further information\, please contact:
gallery@westoxarts.com\nWe look forward to welcoming you to the gallery. \nVisitor Information\n* Free entry\n* Opening Times:\n* Tuesday–Saturday: 11:30am – 4:30pm\n* Sunday: 2:00pm – 4:00pm\n* Monday: Closed\n* WOA Gallery\,Market Square. Bampton\, Oxfordshire. OX18 2JH \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nEmail: gallery@westoxarts.com\nWebsite: www.westoxarts.com\nInstagram: @westoxarts\nFacebook: WestOxArts \nTelephone: 01993 850137 \n\n 
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/new-work-2026-at-the-west-ox-arts-gallery-in-bampton/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Ox Arts Gallery\, Bampton\, Market Sq\, OX18 2JH
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203009
CREATED:20260323T141155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T141155Z
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SUMMARY:Share this event  Chunky Arm Knitting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Fun for all the family and complete beginners \n\n\n\n\nCome and join us for a fun arm knitting workshop and take home your own mega chunky\, snuggly blanket! \nThis class is suitable for total beginners – no knitting or crafting experience is required. Adrienne from ‘Snuggle & Squish’ will be teaching you how to use your arms as knitting needles and you’ll create your whole blanket before the workshop has ended. \nYour finished blanket will measure approximately 150cm x 80cm. The exact size will vary depending on the tension of your yarn and the size of your stitches. This is what makes every blanket so unique. You will learn how to cast on\, create the stitches\, cast off and how to keep your blanket in tip top condition. \nYou’ll receive your own 2kg ball of vegan friendly “Mammoth” acrylic yarn from the masters of extreme knitting\, Woolly Mahoosive. There are lots of different colours to choose from which can be viewed on the workshop photos. Availability depends on demand when you come to the workshop. \nIt’s best to leave your jewellery and watches at home so they don’t get caught in your yarn and we recommend wearing short sleeves – don’t worry about getting cold\, you’ll be toasty and warm as the blanket grows on your lap. \nIncluded in your workshop: \n\nWorkshop will last approx 2 hrs\n2kg ball of mammoth yarn\nChunky knit blanket to take home on the day – Handmade by you.\nRefreshments and cake can be purchased onsite\n\nPlease follow GOOGLE MAPS to ‘BICESTER CANDLES’ for the best instructions to get to us.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/share-this-event-chunky-arm-knitting-workshop-8/
LOCATION:Bicester Candles & Crafts\, Station Road\, Bletchingdon\, OX5 3BQ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203009
CREATED:20260205T131355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T131355Z
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SUMMARY:The Tumbling Paddies
DESCRIPTION:One of Ireland’s most popular music acts\, The Tumbling Paddies head back on the road with their exuberant\, energy-filled\, live show. \nDance and sing along to the greatest Irish anthems with the Paddies uplifting versions of “Dirty Old Town”\, “Fields of Athenry” and “Zombie”\, in what promises to be an incredible night of live music.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/the-tumbling-paddies/
LOCATION:Oxford\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203009
CREATED:20260207T114713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T114713Z
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SUMMARY:The Tumbling Paddies
DESCRIPTION:One of Ireland’s most popular music acts\, The Tumbling Paddies head back on the road with their exuberant\, energy-filled\, live show. \nDance and sing along to the greatest Irish anthems with the Paddies uplifting versions of “Dirty Old Town”\, “Fields of Athenry” and “Zombie”\, in what promises to be an incredible night of live music.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/the-tumbling-paddies-2/
LOCATION:O2 Academy Oxford\, 190 Cowley Rd\, Oxford\, Oxon\, OX4 1UE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTSTAMP:20260403T203009
CREATED:20260223T113531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T113531Z
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SUMMARY:Pets & their People
DESCRIPTION:  11 March – 27 September 2026 \n ST Lee Gallery\, Weston Library \n Free admission\, no ticket required \nAbout the exhibition\nWe have been domesticating animals for over ten thousand years. But why do we want tame wolves in our homes or wild cats on our laps? \nThis exhibition explores the relationship between humans and their pets – or pets and their humans. \nPets & their People draws on depictions of pets in stories\, imagery and poetry in the Bodleian’s collection – from one of the earliest recorded depictions of an assistance dog for the blind to a rare copy of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland that has never been displayed in the UK before. The exhibition asks how the special bond between owners and their pets has evolved over time\, and what that evolution tells us about who we really are. \nAre we taming our pets\, or are they bring us back to our wild roots? \nCurators\nCharles Foster\, Fellow of Exeter College and bestselling author of Being a Beast \nAcknowledgements\nPets & their People is made possible with generous support from the John S Cohen Foundation.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/pets-their-people/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Weston Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203009
CREATED:20260130T155321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T155321Z
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SUMMARY:Brokenness and repair exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\nThe Glass Tank\, Oxford Brookes University\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nMonday\, 26 January 2026 to Friday\, 6 February 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\n9am – 5pm\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n0\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInspired by the sublime beauty of techniques of visual repair across cultures\, these works invite reflection on brokenness and why it matters. \nIn recent years\, the traditional Japanese technique of repairing broken pottery using lacquer\, often embellished with gold or other precious metals\, known as ‘kintsugi’ has fascinated and inspired not only contemporary artists\, but also pscyhologists\, philosophers\, scientists and archaeologists. But the idea of caring for something that is broken and finding beauty in its imperfection resonates much more widely. Whether we are living with the painful yet precious memories of loss\, or trying to reassemble places of belonging from the remnants of abandoned buildings\, brokenness and repair speak to our fundamental ways of being in the world. \nThrough sculpture\, sound\, images\, and pottery\, this exhibition creates a space of dialogue between Japanese aesthetics of brokenness and repair and those of other cultures. Each piece invites visitors to reflect on the complex\, sometimes challenging beauty of brokenness\, and the care and attention involved in repair. \nThe exhibition includes original works from Rob Simpkins\, Katie Taylor\, Johanna Tulloch\, Dan O’Brien\, Natasha Durie\, Juliet Eccles\, and Rachel Barbaresi\, as well as kintsugi pieces by Iku Nishikawa (Oxford Kintsugi). \nAll are invited to join us to meet the artists and organisers over wine and refreshments. \nThis exhibition and reception was made possible through the generous support of the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nhttps://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/…\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brokennes… \ndobrien@brookes.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/brokenness-and-repair-exhibition/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Oxford Brookes University\, Oxford Brookes University\, Headington\, Oxfordshire\, OX3 0BP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203009
CREATED:20260220T132433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T133234Z
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SUMMARY:Recycled Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nThame Museum\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nSaturday\, 7 February 2026 to Friday\, 20 March 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\nDuring opening hours Wed. Fri. Sat. 10am-4pm; Sun. 1pm-4pm-\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nFree admission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis exhibition has been created by the talented art students of Lord Williams School Thame. Exhibition Gallery Thame Museum \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nYvonne Maxwell\, publicity@thamemuseum.org. \nThame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, OX93AE\nwww.thamemuseum.oirg
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/recycled-extravaganza/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Thame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, Oxfordshire\, OX93AE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203009
CREATED:20260308T103737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T103737Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Science Conference
DESCRIPTION:£10 – £30 £60 for Exhibitors \n\n\n\n\n✨ Join Us for a Day of Inspiration at Our Women in Science Conference! ✨ \nPrepare to be amazed by the incredible stories\, insights\, and expertise of trailblazing women in STEM at this year’s conference. Building on the success of the last two years\, we’re bringing you an even more exciting lineup of inspirational workshops and talks designed to spark creativity\, share knowledge\, and empower educators. \n🎤 Keynote Spotlight:\nOur keynote this year is delivered by Ann Childs and Judith Hilliers from Oxford University Department of Educational Studies on “Amazing Science: embedding interesting examples into lessons.” \nStudents often say that science is boring\, or ask how science is relevant to their everyday lives. This can feed a narrative that science is only for certain types of people. Drawing on a wide range of examples\, used across many years\, we will share how we try to showcase how amazing science is\, in ways that are directly related to the curriculum\, and are easily used in the classroom. There will be an opportunity for participants to discuss these examples and to share examples from their own practice. \n🛠 Workshops and Talks:\nDive into a variety of sessions including astonomy sketching\, primary science\, getting more girls into physics and many many more – there will be session for technicians\, teachers and a combination of both\, with plenty of choices\, 4 sessions over the day\, and many opportunities for discussion and learning.\nThis is more than just a conference—it’s a chance to connect\, collaborate\, and cultivate new ideas with a community of passionate educators and professionals. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to be inspired and share experiences – book your space today!
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/women-in-science-conference/
LOCATION:Rutherford Appleton Laboratory\, Visitors Centre\, Harwell Didcot\, OX11 0QX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203009
CREATED:20260304T152045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T152045Z
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SUMMARY:PONDS & TREES TALK 2: PAUL NASH TO AI WEIWEI
DESCRIPTION:Trees in art with Juliet Heslewood\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSat 13 Jun 2026\, 11am–12pm\n\n\n\n\nAt the Museum and Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event takes place in-person at the Museum\, and online via Zoom \nTickets are £8 each. Booking is essential \nTickets will be available soon \n\nWith Juliet Heslewood\, art historian \nFrom ancient times\, the unique appearance of trees has been recorded for multiple reasons. \nThey play their part in interiors or as sculptural supports. Biblical trees serve symbolic purposes whereas in landscape painting they form identifiable features of the natural world. Japanese print-makers used trees as compositional devices. Artists such as Paul Nash or Ai Wei Wei used trees to reveal political ideas. Single trees have also appeared as an unusual form of portraiture. \nIn this talk Juliet Heslewood will discuss some of these intriguing depictions of trees in art. \n \nEarly Morning\, Samuel Palmer\, 1825\, pen and brown ink with brush in sepia \n\nThis is the second talk in this series of two. Each talk needs to be booked separately. \n\nTalk 1 – Ponds in art: Durer to Monet – Sat 6 Jun\n\nThe talk is part of our Shaped by Nature 2026 season of events. \n\nBOOKING\nThis event takes place in-person at the Museum\, and online via Zoom \nTickets are £8 each. Booking is essential
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/ponds-trees-talk-2-paul-nash-to-ai-weiwei/
LOCATION:Ashmolean Museum\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 2PH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203009
CREATED:20260210T091650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T091650Z
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SUMMARY:Out of the Deep
DESCRIPTION:Join us for family-friendly specimen handling and explore the underwater world of marine reptiles. Suitable for all ages. \n*Except 27 December.\nPlease note Out of the Deep will not be running on Saturday 7 March and Saturday 4 April. \n\nAccessibility information\n\n\n\n\nWheelchair accessible?\nYes\n\n\nHearing loops?\nNo\n\n\nSeating?\nYes\n\n\nRefreshments?\nNo\n\n\nFlashing lights?\nNo\n\n\nLoud noises?\nNo
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/out-of-the-deep/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Oxford University Museum of Natural History\, Parks Road\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3PW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203009
CREATED:20260316T130535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T130535Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Social Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nThis event is low-cost to support accessibility. Any income raised helps cover materials\, refreshments\, and the running of community wellbei \n\n\n\n\nSummer Nature Social \nCommunity Connection\, Reflection & Creativity in Nature \nJoin us for a relaxed\, community-focused summer gathering designed to support connection\, wellbeing\, and gentle reflection in a natural outdoor setting. \nThis informal social brings people together to slow down\, enjoy nature\, and connect with others in a welcoming\, pressure-free environment. \nYou will be emailed exact meeting location nearer the time. \nWhat to Expect \nThe afternoon will include: \n\nA gentle\, mindful walk in nature at a relaxed pace\nOpportunities for grounding and reflection\, including optional tree connection\nA shared picnic and social time\nConversation starter cards to support relaxed\, meaningful connection\nOracle cards available for personal reflection and insight\nA short\, simple craft activity to create a small keepsake to take home\n\nAll activities are optional and you’re welcome to take part in as much or as little as feels right for you. \nPicnic & Refreshments \nSome light snacks will be provided. \nPlease bring your own picnic items and drinks to enjoy during our shared social time. \nWho This Is For \nThis event is open to everyone\, whether you’re new to spiritual practices or already feel connected to nature and celestial reflection. \nYou do not need any prior experience. The focus is on community\, presence\, and connection rather than performance or outcomes. \nAccessibility & Inclusivity \n\nThe walk will be gentle and unhurried\nActivities are adaptable and optional\nWe aim to create an inclusive\, respectful\, and welcoming space for all\n\nIf you have accessibility needs or questions\, you’re very welcome to get in touch before booking. \n🎟️ Pricing \nThis is a low-cost community event to support accessibility. If you are able to purchase the ‘supporter’ ticket this enable me to provide subsidised ticket at each in person event so that finance isn’t a barrier to people who need healing and would otherwise be unable to attend. \nSliding scale tickets: \nSubsidised Ticket £8 (for those otherwise financially unable to attend) \nStandard Ticket £15 – Recommended \nSupporter Ticket £20 (to support subsidised tickets at community events) \nPlease choose the amount that best reflects your circumstances. \nAny income raised helps cover materials\, refreshments\, and the running of community wellbeing activities. Any surplus is reinvested into future free or low-cost community events\, including funding subsidised tickets at paid events. \nIf cost is a barrier\, please get in touch\, free spaces are available. \nImportant Notes \n\nPlease wear comfortable clothing suitable for walking and being outdoors\nBring a blanket or something to sit on if you wish\nActivities are reflective and wellbeing-focused and are not a therapeutic or clinical intervention\n\nAbout Lunetta Holistics \nLunetta Holistics offers inclusive\, community-focused spiritual wellbeing experiences inspired by celestial connection and angelic guidance. Our work is grounded in lived experience and a commitment to accessibility\, connection\, and community benefit.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/summer-social-gathering/
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SUMMARY:New Work 2026 at the West Ox Arts Gallery in Bampton
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nWest Ox Arts Gallery\, Bampton.\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nSaturday\, 14 February 2026 to Saturday\, 14 March 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\nTues to Sat 11.30 – 4.30\, Sun 2 – 4\, Mondays closed\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nfree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWest Ox Arts is delighted to present New Work 26\, an exhibition celebrating the breadth and diversity of work created by its members. Taking place from 14 February to 14 March 2026\, the exhibition will be held at the WOA Gallery\, a distinctive and well-established venue in the heart of Bampton\, Oxfordshire.\nVisitors are invited to explore an inspiring range of contemporary art and craft\, including painting\, sculpture\, glass\, jewellery\, textiles\, wood\, and wirework. The exhibition reflects the richness of artistic practice within the West Ox Arts community and offers something to engage every visitor.\nHighlights include:\n* Meet the artists – Learn about their inspirations\, creative processes\, and the stories behind the work.\n* Discover new talent – Find emerging and established artists\, uncover unique pieces\, or simply enjoy the pleasure of artistic exploration.\n* Support local creativity – Your visit helps sustain and encourage the region’s vibrant artistic community.\nArtists interested in exhibiting in our member exhibitions are warmly invited to enquire about West Ox Arts membership. For further information\, please contact:
gallery@westoxarts.com\nWe look forward to welcoming you to the gallery. \nVisitor Information\n* Free entry\n* Opening Times:\n* Tuesday–Saturday: 11:30am – 4:30pm\n* Sunday: 2:00pm – 4:00pm\n* Monday: Closed\n* WOA Gallery\,Market Square. Bampton\, Oxfordshire. OX18 2JH \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nEmail: gallery@westoxarts.com\nWebsite: www.westoxarts.com\nInstagram: @westoxarts\nFacebook: WestOxArts \nTelephone: 01993 850137 \n\n 
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/new-work-2026-at-the-west-ox-arts-gallery-in-bampton/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Ox Arts Gallery\, Bampton\, Market Sq\, OX18 2JH
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SUMMARY:Diffuser Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you create your own car freshener! Elevate your senses one scent at a time 🙂 \n\n\n\n\nWelcome to Making your own Reed Diffuser workshop! Join for a fun and interactive event at Bicester Candles & Crafts. Learn how to create your own custom scent using high-quality essential oils and materials. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process\, sharing tips and tricks along the way. This is a great opportunity to unleash your creativity and make a unique diffuser that suits your taste. Don’t miss out on this exciting workshop – sign up now! \nDuring the course you will first choose your diffuser vessel. We will then go on a journey of creating your favrouite scent before blending it with a vegan base. \nAt the end of the course you will have a a reed diffuser and 150ml of your own scent to take home with you. \nYou can enjoy one of our freshly brewed bean to cup coffees while browsing our shop. As a particpant of this workshop you will also receive 10% of any purchases in-store. \nThe overall experience should last about 1hr.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/diffuser-making-workshop-6/
LOCATION:Bicester Candles & Crafts\, Station Road\, Bletchingdon\, OX5 3BQ
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SUMMARY:Pets & their People
DESCRIPTION:  11 March – 27 September 2026 \n ST Lee Gallery\, Weston Library \n Free admission\, no ticket required \nAbout the exhibition\nWe have been domesticating animals for over ten thousand years. But why do we want tame wolves in our homes or wild cats on our laps? \nThis exhibition explores the relationship between humans and their pets – or pets and their humans. \nPets & their People draws on depictions of pets in stories\, imagery and poetry in the Bodleian’s collection – from one of the earliest recorded depictions of an assistance dog for the blind to a rare copy of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland that has never been displayed in the UK before. The exhibition asks how the special bond between owners and their pets has evolved over time\, and what that evolution tells us about who we really are. \nAre we taming our pets\, or are they bring us back to our wild roots? \nCurators\nCharles Foster\, Fellow of Exeter College and bestselling author of Being a Beast \nAcknowledgements\nPets & their People is made possible with generous support from the John S Cohen Foundation.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/pets-their-people/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Weston Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Brokenness and repair exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\nThe Glass Tank\, Oxford Brookes University\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nMonday\, 26 January 2026 to Friday\, 6 February 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\n9am – 5pm\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n0\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInspired by the sublime beauty of techniques of visual repair across cultures\, these works invite reflection on brokenness and why it matters. \nIn recent years\, the traditional Japanese technique of repairing broken pottery using lacquer\, often embellished with gold or other precious metals\, known as ‘kintsugi’ has fascinated and inspired not only contemporary artists\, but also pscyhologists\, philosophers\, scientists and archaeologists. But the idea of caring for something that is broken and finding beauty in its imperfection resonates much more widely. Whether we are living with the painful yet precious memories of loss\, or trying to reassemble places of belonging from the remnants of abandoned buildings\, brokenness and repair speak to our fundamental ways of being in the world. \nThrough sculpture\, sound\, images\, and pottery\, this exhibition creates a space of dialogue between Japanese aesthetics of brokenness and repair and those of other cultures. Each piece invites visitors to reflect on the complex\, sometimes challenging beauty of brokenness\, and the care and attention involved in repair. \nThe exhibition includes original works from Rob Simpkins\, Katie Taylor\, Johanna Tulloch\, Dan O’Brien\, Natasha Durie\, Juliet Eccles\, and Rachel Barbaresi\, as well as kintsugi pieces by Iku Nishikawa (Oxford Kintsugi). \nAll are invited to join us to meet the artists and organisers over wine and refreshments. \nThis exhibition and reception was made possible through the generous support of the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nhttps://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/…\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brokennes… \ndobrien@brookes.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/brokenness-and-repair-exhibition/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Oxford Brookes University\, Oxford Brookes University\, Headington\, Oxfordshire\, OX3 0BP
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SUMMARY:Recycled Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nThame Museum\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nSaturday\, 7 February 2026 to Friday\, 20 March 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\nDuring opening hours Wed. Fri. Sat. 10am-4pm; Sun. 1pm-4pm-\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nFree admission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis exhibition has been created by the talented art students of Lord Williams School Thame. Exhibition Gallery Thame Museum \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nYvonne Maxwell\, publicity@thamemuseum.org. \nThame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, OX93AE\nwww.thamemuseum.oirg
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/recycled-extravaganza/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Thame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, Oxfordshire\, OX93AE\, United Kingdom
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