Choral Vespers
2027-02-22 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Merton College Chapel, Merton Street, Oxford, Select a State:, OX1 4JD, United Kingdom
A service of Choral Vespers sung in the beautiful chapel of Merton College. All welcome.

Open mic nigh
2027-02-22 19:00 - 21:30 | Kazbar, 27 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1HP
Open Mic Night, Open to all ages and abilities. House guitar provided (Keys can be provided too).

Poker Night
2027-02-22 19:00 - 22:00 | The Cape Of Good Hope, Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1EA
Poker Night at The Cape Of Good Hope
A night packed full of no risk poker and free to enter
Organised by redtooth poker league players register for free and play for points with a chance to win awesome prizes.
Prizes include chances to play in regional finals and depending on placement in these finals you could be one of the lucky 100 to fly and play in Vegas with all expenses covered by redtooth.
book a table in advance incase of large turnout

Please check venue event page for any changes or cancelations

Venus & Adonis
2027-02-22 19:30 - 20:30, 2027-02-23 14:30 - 15:30, 2027-02-23 19:30 - 20:30, 2027-02-24 14:30 - 15:30, 2027-02-24 19:30 - 20:30, 2027-02-25 14:30 - 15:30, 2027-02-25 19:30 - 20:30, 2027-02-26 14:30 - 15:30 | Oxford Playhouse, 11-12 Beaumont St, Oxford, OX1 2LW
Directed by Sir Greg Doran
Puppets designed and created by Lyndie Wright

Former Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and renowned Shakespearean, Greg Doran, revives his celebrated production of Venus & Adonis, Shakespeare’s great narrative poem.

Animated by a team of world-class puppeteers, this unique production blends comedy, tragedy and Shakespeare’s incredible poetry to bring the famous story of Venus and her obsession with the handsome Adonis thrillingly to life in a rich, immersive theatrical experience.

Drawing inspiration from the bewitching artistry of Japanese Bunraku puppets and the Jacobean Court Masque, this spellbinding production tells the story using marionettes, rod, shadow and table-top puppets.

This is an exclusive and rare opportunity to witness, close at hand, this powerful erotically-charged story of unrequited love.

The Rhythm of Life
2027-02-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2027-02-23 19:30 - 21:30, 2027-02-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2027-02-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Oxford Playhouse, 11-12 Beaumont St, Oxford, OX1 2LW
Tickets £19.50*
Interval
Yes
Venue
Oxford Playhouse

Travel from Oz to Seville, step onto 42nd Street, tumble down the rabbit hole, and raise the barricade — all in one exhilarating evening.
Join Oxford Operatic Society (OXOPS) this July as they present The Rhythm of Life, a staged concert with heart, humour and high-energy performances. This fast-paced production brings together beloved classics and contemporary favourites in a joyful tribute to the stage.
From the timeless wit of Gilbert & Sullivan to the soaring drama of Andrew Lloyd Webber, the golden age of Rodgers & Hammerstein to modern West End and Broadway hits, there is something here for every generation of theatre fan. Featuring music from Wicked, Les Misérables, Chicago, Beauty and the Beast, Company and more, the programme is packed with iconic songs that have defined musical theatre for decades.
And this year makes it even more special.
As OXOPS celebrates its 80th anniversary, we’re marking eight decades of bringing musical theatre to Oxford. Since 1946, we’ve been staging ambitious productions, building a vibrant community of performers, and sharing the joy of live theatre with audiences across the city. The Rhythm of Life is both a celebration of the genre and a tribute to the company’s extraordinary legacy.
Whether you’re a lifelong musical theatre devotee or just looking for a genuinely uplifting night out, join us for an evening packed with music, movement, and moments you’ll be humming long after the curtain falls.

Pets & their People
2027-02-23, 2027-02-24, 2027-02-25, 2027-02-26 | Weston Library, Broad Street, Oxford, England, OX1 3BG, United Kingdom
11 March – 27 September 2026
ST Lee Gallery, Weston Library
Free admission, no ticket required
About the exhibition
We 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?
This exhibition explores the relationship between humans and their pets – or pets and their humans.
Pets & 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.
Are we taming our pets, or are they bring us back to our wild roots?
Curators
Charles Foster, Fellow of Exeter College and bestselling author of Being a Beast
Acknowledgements
Pets & their People is made possible with generous support from the John S Cohen Foundation.

Recycled Extravaganza
2027-02-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2027-02-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2027-02-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2027-02-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Thame Museum, 79 High Street Thame, Oxfordshire, OX93AE, United Kingdom
Venue, Timing and Cost

Venue:

Thame Museum

Date(s):

Saturday, 7 February 2026 to Friday, 20 March 2026

Timing:

During opening hours Wed. Fri. Sat. 10am-4pm; Sun. 1pm-4pm-

Cost:

Free admission

This exhibition has been created by the talented art students of Lord Williams School Thame. Exhibition Gallery Thame Museum

Further Information

Contact Details:

Yvonne Maxwell, publicity@thamemuseum.org.
Thame Museum, 79 High Street Thame, OX93AE
www.thamemuseum.oirg

New Work 2026 at the West Ox Arts Gallery in Bampton
2027-02-23 11:30 - 16:30, 2027-02-24 11:30 - 16:30, 2027-02-25 11:30 - 16:30, 2027-02-26 11:30 - 16:30 | Ox Arts Gallery, Bampton, Market Sq, OX18 2JH
Venue, Timing and Cost

Venue:

West Ox Arts Gallery, Bampton.

Date(s):

Saturday, 14 February 2026 to Saturday, 14 March 2026

Timing:

Tues to Sat 11.30 – 4.30, Sun 2 – 4, Mondays closed

Cost:

free

West 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.
Visitors 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.
Highlights include:
* Meet the artists – Learn about their inspirations, creative processes, and the stories behind the work.
* Discover new talent – Find emerging and established artists, uncover unique pieces, or simply enjoy the pleasure of artistic exploration.
* Support local creativity – Your visit helps sustain and encourage the region’s vibrant artistic community.
Artists 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
We look forward to welcoming you to the gallery.
Visitor Information
* Free entry
* Opening Times:
* Tuesday–Saturday: 11:30am – 4:30pm
* Sunday: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
* Monday: Closed
* WOA Gallery,Market Square. Bampton, Oxfordshire. OX18 2JH

Further Information

Contact Details:

Email: gallery@westoxarts.com
Website: www.westoxarts.com
Instagram: @westoxarts
Facebook: WestOxArts
Telephone: 01993 850137

Jazz Night At The Bear
2027-02-23 20:00 - 22:00 | The Bear, 6 Alfred Street, Oxford, OX1 4EH
Jazz Night At The Bear

Every Tuesday at The Bear enjoy a glass of red or a refreshing pint as you watch a weekly Live Jazz session!
Get Moving! Get Grooving! Get Dancing!

Please check on website incase of date changes or cancelations

Karaoke
2027-02-25 20:00 - 23:30 | The Cape Of Good Hope, Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1EA
Karaoke at The Cape Of Good Hope
EVERY Thursday

Everyone loves a little bit of karaoke!
Selected £4.50 drinks for all singers
COMPLETELY FREE

Please check venue webpage for any changes or cancelations

Choral Compline by Candlelight
2027-02-25 21:00 - 21:30 | Keble College, Parks Road, Oxford, Select a State:, OX1 3PG, United Kingdom
Sung by Candlelight with Keble College Choir – a moment of peace at the heart of the week,
