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SUMMARY:William Shakespeare's 'Walking With Dinosaurs'
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 25th anniversary of ‘Walking with Dinosaurs’ with a new theatrical production combining the prehistoric and the renaissance\, adapting two episodes of the television series into Shakespearean drama. Witness a majestic Liopleurodon grapple with a Tempest\, a royal pterosaur divide his kingdom into thirds\, and a T. rex ponder “two claws\, or not two claws?” There will be comedy\, tragedy\, heroes\, villains\, dinosaurs\, and maybe even an asteroid—all presented before you by a group of [decidedly-human] actors. The end result is sure to be up-roar-ious! \nTickets: £5 \nAccessibility information:\n\n\n\n\nWheelchair accessible?\nYes\n\n\nHearing loops?\nYes\n\n\nSeating?\nYes\n\n\nRefreshments?\nThere will be a bar available before the performance\n\n\nFlashing lights?\nYes\n\n\nLoud noises?\nYes\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/william-shakespeares-walking-with-dinosaurs/
LOCATION:Oxford University Museum of Natural History\, Parks Road\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3PW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260130T193000
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SUMMARY:Harry Baker: Tender
DESCRIPTION:As in ripe for the taking. \nAs in a heart swelled to twice its size. \nAs in soft. As in delicious. As in ready. \nWorld Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker brings his characteristic warmth\, wit and wonder to new parenthood. From introducing his baby to a horse for the first time\, to trying to work out if the GP really did drop them on purpose to test their reflexes\, Tender contains poems from the first hundred days of new life and celebrates all of the euphoria\, panic and vulnerability that come with it. Following on from the last two years’ 40-date sellout runs of Wonderful and Wonderful 2.0\, he’ll even slip in some non-baby bangers too. Expect more laughter and tears than ever. \n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n“Harry Baker’s intricate\, quick-fire rhymes have always been on the impressive side of mind-blowing” \nThe Scotsman\n\n“Spectacularly witty” \n     WhatsOnStage\n\n“The Spell Over The Audience Is Tangible” \n     Broadway Baby
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/harry-baker-tender/
LOCATION:North Wall Arts Centre\, S Parade\, Summertown\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN
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SUMMARY:George Street Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nEvery Friday 4 circuit acts and a pro-club headliner will take the stage in the loft room at the Wig and Pen. \n\n\n\n\nClub comedy is coming to Oxford! \nGeorge Street Comedy Club will take place at The Wig and Pen\, between 8pm – 10pm (doors open 7:30pm). \nEvery Friday 4 circuit acts and a pro-club headliner will take the stage in the loft room at the Wig and Pen. \nExpect high drama\, big laughs\, revelations! It is all happening at George Street Comedy Club with a new lineup each week. \nThis room is accessible via a service elevator. If you need access to this please contact us at least 72 hours before your visit so we can make arrangements with the venue on: matesratescomedy@gmail.com \nAdvance: £10 \nOn the door: £12 \nLineup subject to change \nPlease be advised that you will need id to get into The Wig and Pen. \nSarah Roberts \nLeicester Square New Act runner-up 2022\, BBC New Comedy Award nominee 2022\, as well as Soho Theatre Labs Plus alumni 2022. \nSarah debuted at Edinburgh Fringe with her first hour of stand up comedy\, Silkworm. It was featured as a stand-out show in The Guardian\, Rolling Stone\, PinkNews\, and the iPaper \nSelam Amare \nSelam Amare is a cultural producer\, comedian\, and champion of migrant stories in London. \nAs part of Counterpoints Arts\, she produces the groundbreaking No Direction Home comedy series\, giving new voices a chance to shine—and proving that comedy can cross borders without needing a passport. \nOne of Selam’s projects Azmari Bet\, a vibrant platform celebrating Ethiopian music\, food\, and performance. \nFrom stand-up to standing up for her roots\, Selam’s comedy is as rich and layered as an Ethiopian coffee ceremony—bold\, warm\, and guaranteed to keep you coming back for more. \nShe was awarded the winning spot at TimeOut x Nando’s Extra Hot Comedy Club Competition 2025 with Munya Chawawa\, and placed as a finalist in the Newcomer LoungesTV 2025 with Omid Djalili. \nLemn Sissay OBE describes her act as the “best crossover night of Habesha (Ethiopian/ Eritrean) contemporary culture in the UK.” \n\n 
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/george-street-comedy-club/
LOCATION:Wig and Pen\, Wig and Pen\, 9-13 George Street\, Oxford\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260130T230000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260131T030000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205823
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SUMMARY:Indie Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Age Restrictions: 18+ \n\nIt’s the biggest indie night to hit Oxford\, spinning all your favourite classics\, It’s indie rock’n’roll for us! \nExpect tunes from Arctic Monkeys\, Biffy Clyro\, The Black Keys\, Blossoms\, Blur\, Catfish & The Bottlemen\, Circa Waves\, The Clash\, Courteeners\, The Cribs\, Foals\, Gorillaz\, Jamie T\, Kasabian\, The Killers\, The Kooks\, The Libertines\, Nirvana\, Oasis\, Pulp\, Red Hot Chilli Peppers\, Sam Fender\, The Smiths\, The Stone Roses\, The Streets\, The Strokes\, Two Door Cinema Club\, The Vaccines\, The Wombats\, The White Stripes\, The 1975\, plus many more. \nCurfew 3am
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/indie-fridays/2026-01-30/
LOCATION:O2 Academy Oxford\, 190 Cowley Rd\, Oxford\, Oxon\, OX4 1UE\, 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/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Oxford Brookes University\, Oxford Brookes University\, Headington\, Oxfordshire\, OX3 0BP
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260131T190000
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SUMMARY:Alan Howard Ceramics
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nWolfson College\, Oxford\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nWednesday\, 14 January 2026 to Sunday\, 26 April 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\n9am – 7pm\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nFree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlan Howard Ceramics on display in the Old Lodge. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nLuisa Summers\nluisa.summers@wolfson.ox.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/alan-howard-ceramics/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Wolfson College\, Linton Road\, OX2 6UD
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SUMMARY:Sensory-friendly Family Day (31 January)
DESCRIPTION:Science-inspired family fun at the Science Oxford Centre \n\n\n\n\nVisit the Science Oxford Centre for our Sensory-Friendly Family Day\, designed to better accommodate and support families who experience autism and/or have other additional needs. \nExplore\, discover and play in the Exploration Zone\, where children and grown-ups alike have fun experimenting with interactive exhibits; create and test flying designs at the Air Table\, build a giant magnetic ball run\, and make fun animations. Pick up an Explorer Backpack and see what wildlife you can spot on our outdoor nature trails. \nLive Lab – pop up activities in the Exploration Zone\nPalaeo Puzzle: Dig into palaeontology! Unearth fossils on loan from the Oxford University Museum of Natural History (OUMNH) with fun\, hands-on family activities to learn about Oxfordshire fossils. \nPop-up Planetarium show in our inflatable science dome (strictly limited places available\, Family Ticket and pre-booking essential – information below; over 3s only). \nSuitable for ages 3+ (all ages welcome). Under 3s free; a full price Single Ticket is required to complete your order. \nPre-booking essential. All visitors to the Centre require a ticket. \n————————————————————————————————— \nSensory Friendly \nWhat we do to support you during your visit: \n\nA reduced number of tickets gives everyone more space.\nLoud exhibits are signposted.\nHand-dryers are switched off and replaced with hand towels.\nEar defenders are available on request.\nLighting is switched to a dimmer setting.\nA display will show clearly how much time is remaining in your session.\n\nDuring your visit\, we please ask that everyone respects the space and needs of others\, so that everyone can enjoy their time at the Science Oxford Centre in a way that is comfortable for them. If you require use of a quiet space during your visit\, please ask a member of staff for assistance. \nBefore your visit\, we recommend viewing or downloading our Family Day Visit – Visual Story\, to help familiarise you and your family with the site ahead of your arrival. \nYou can also find our virtual 360 tour and other accessible resources here. \n————————————————————————————————— \nWhat is included in your ticket: \n\nTwo-hour timeslot in the Exploration Zone\nAccess to the woodland and outdoor areas from 10am–5pm (last entry 4.30pm)\nParking (limited availability on a first come first serve basis. See visiting and travel information here)\n\nWhat is NOT included \n\nEntry to Club\n\nEvent information \nExploration Zone Sessions \n10am-12pm \n12.30pm-2.30pm \n3pm – 5pm \n————————————————————————————————— \nPlanetarium show in our inflatable science dome (New monthly pop-up feature! Strictly limited places available – pre-booking essential). \nDiscover the scale of the universe in an out-of-this-world planetarium show that will transport you to space! Explore planets\, stars\, our galaxy\, and beyond in this immersive experience inside our inflatable planetarium. \nAdmission to the planetarium show requires both a Family Day Ticket and a £3 Planetarium Ticket for each person. \nEach 30-minute session includes the show\, a brief Q&A\, and time to enter and exit the planetarium. \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult. No entry for under 3s. \nShow times: \nPlease queue 10 minutes before your planetarium show time. \n11:45AM – 12:15PM \n13:00PM – 13:30PM \n14:00PM – 14:30PM \nThe same show is repeated in all sessions. \nYou can choose any planetarium show time that fits your plans — before\, during\, or after your visit to the woodland and other Family Day activities. \nDue to the nature of the inflatable planetarium\, capacity is limited to 25 people per show for safety and comfort. Booking early is recommended to avoid disappointment. \nPlease note: seating is on the floor with a cushion/mat. Please contact us with any accessibility enquiries: events@scienceoxford.com. \nPlanetarium Visual Guide here. \n—————————————————————————————————– \nThe Science Oxford Centre Visitor Café \nEmira’s KitchenOpen from 10am – 4pm with hot and cold drinks\, light lunches\, snacks and cakes. Families are also welcome to bring their own food and refreshments to eat at our lunch tables. \n————————————————————————————————— \nAdditional Support \nIf you’re a visitor with a disability and you need a carer\, personal assistant\, or essential companion\, free carer tickets are available to book to help you with access during the visit. \nYou may be asked to provide ID when you arrive for the list of these ID documents and how to book your ticket see our accessibility information. \n————————————————————————————————— \nPrices\, terms of booking/refunds policy \n£8.50 per person (includes Eventbrite booking fee). Free tickets available for Under 3s and Carers. (see FAQs Carer Tickets on scienceoxford.com for criteria details. \nMaximum size of a Family Day order is 10x tickets. For orders above 10\, please contact us at events@scienceoxford.com to enquire about a Group Booking. \nScience Oxford Centre visiting information and FAQs please visit here. \nFor information on our refund policy and event terms and conditions visit here. \n————————————————————————————————— \nImportant notice: Centre works & parking \nDue to the ongoing site improvement works\, you may notice some changes to the area immediately outside the centre and access to the woodland and trails. There are temporary diversions in place directing parking (please use all available bays). There is also unrestricted free parking on Quarry Road. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete these necessary improvements. \nIf you have any queries\, please contact us via events@scienceoxford.com or 01865 810000. \n\nLocation\n\n\n\nScience Oxford Centre\n\nQuarry Road \nHeadington OX3 8SB
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/sensory-friendly-family-day-31-january/
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SUMMARY:BRAZZA BAILE | ROLEZOU 4 ANOS
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nPrepare-se para uma noite incrivel celebrando 4 ANOS DE ROLEZOU\, com muita música\, energia e aquela vibe brasileira que Oxford já conhece! \n\n\n\n\nPRIMEIRA DO ANO CHEGOU! 🔥 \n🎉 O ROLEZOU apresenta: \n💥 BRAZZA BAILE — ROLEZOU 4 ANOS 💥 \nPrepare-se para uma noite incrível celebrando 4 ANOS DE ROLEZOU\, com muita música\, energia e aquela vibe brasileira que Oxford já conhece! 🇧🇷🔥 \n🎧 DJ Y4N PIMENTA \n🎧 DJ LEAL \n🎧 DJ FERRER \n🎧 DJ DON LINO \n🎂 Birthday Celebration: Wagner Barbezan — comemoração em grande estilo! 🥂🎉 \nages 18+ \n📅 Sábado\, 31 de Janeiro \n⏰ 22h30 – 03h00 \n📍 The Varsity Club \n📌 9A High St\, Oxford OX1 4DB\, Oxford \n🚨 Sem ID\, sem entrada! \n📢 Chame os amigos\, chegue cedo e venha viver essa noite inesquecível como só o Rolezou sabe fazer!
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/brazza-baile-rolezou-4-anos/
LOCATION:The Varsity Club\, 9A High St\, Oxford\, OX1 4DB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260131T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260131T170000
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CREATED:20260220T150213Z
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SUMMARY:It's not just black and white: Renaissance and Baroque drawings in chalk and charcoal
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nChrist Church Picture Gallery\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nSaturday\, 15 November 2025 to Thursday\, 26 March 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\nMon\,Wed\,Thu\,Fri\,Sat: 11am-5pm Sun:2pm-5pm Closed Tuesdays\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n£6/3/0\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContinuing the Picture Gallery’s exhibition series on materials and materiality of Renaissance and Baroque drawings\, this show explores black chalk and charcoal. A medium that began to flourish in the late fifteenth century and has become the workhorse of drawing utensils. While the material and technique are the focus of the exhibition\, it also offers the opportunity to display some of the Picture Gallery’s finest and most famous drawings\, including works by Leonardo\, Bronzino\, Sodoma\, Tintoretto\, Carracci\, and many lesser-known\, yet remarkable\, artists. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nChrist Church Picture Gallery\nGallery entrance via Canterbury Gate at Oriel Square\nOxford OX1 4EP \nWebsite: https://www.chch.ox.ac.uk/visit/picture-…\nTel: 01865 276172\nEmail: picturegallery@chch.ox.ac.uk \nCopyright & Credits: Courtesy of the Governing Body of Christ Church\, Oxford\nUsage & Restrictions: For Promotional Use Only – For non-commercial use only
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/its-not-just-black-and-white-renaissance-and-baroque-drawings-in-chalk-and-charcoal/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Christ Church Picture Gallery\, Canterbury Gate\, Oxford\, OX1 4EP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260131T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205823
CREATED:20260131T130601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T130601Z
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SUMMARY:Company: Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's legendary musical comedy
DESCRIPTION:Age\n\n\n\n\n14+\nDuration\n2hrs 35mins\nInterval\nYes\nWarning\nContains depictions of alcohol dependency\, drug use\, and scenes of a sexual nature.\nVenue\nOxford Playhouse\n\n\nMusic and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim \nBook by George Furth \nPresented by University of Oxford student company Fennec Fox Productions \nDirected by Joshua Robey\n \n‘Everything’s different\, nothing’s changed. Only maybe slightly rearranged.’ \nHell is other people. They’re always inviting Bobby over for dinner\, always so glad to see him. On his 35th birthday\, Bobby is ready for things to change\, but how can a man who has it all settle for only some of it? \nStephen Sondheim and George Furth‘s kaleidoscopic comedy musical playfully delves into the tricky game of growing up and settling down. Across a series of vignettes\, Bobby\, played by West End actor Aaron Gelkoff (Les Misérables\, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang\, The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole) cannot escape the delightful\, impossible\, wonderful paradoxes of living with others. \nFeaturing much loved numbers including Company\, You Could Drive a Person Crazy\, The Ladies Who Lunch\, Side by Side and the iconic Being Alive\, University of Oxford student company Fennec Fox Productions\, themselves on the brink of change\, revive Company for a new generation. \n\n\nImage gallery
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/company-stephen-sondheim-and-george-furths-legendary-musical-comedy/2026-01-31/1/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260131T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260131T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205823
CREATED:20260131T130601Z
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SUMMARY:Company: Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's legendary musical comedy
DESCRIPTION:Age\n\n\n\n\n14+\nDuration\n2hrs 35mins\nInterval\nYes\nWarning\nContains depictions of alcohol dependency\, drug use\, and scenes of a sexual nature.\nVenue\nOxford Playhouse\n\n\nMusic and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim \nBook by George Furth \nPresented by University of Oxford student company Fennec Fox Productions \nDirected by Joshua Robey\n \n‘Everything’s different\, nothing’s changed. Only maybe slightly rearranged.’ \nHell is other people. They’re always inviting Bobby over for dinner\, always so glad to see him. On his 35th birthday\, Bobby is ready for things to change\, but how can a man who has it all settle for only some of it? \nStephen Sondheim and George Furth‘s kaleidoscopic comedy musical playfully delves into the tricky game of growing up and settling down. Across a series of vignettes\, Bobby\, played by West End actor Aaron Gelkoff (Les Misérables\, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang\, The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole) cannot escape the delightful\, impossible\, wonderful paradoxes of living with others. \nFeaturing much loved numbers including Company\, You Could Drive a Person Crazy\, The Ladies Who Lunch\, Side by Side and the iconic Being Alive\, University of Oxford student company Fennec Fox Productions\, themselves on the brink of change\, revive Company for a new generation. \n\n\nImage gallery
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/company-stephen-sondheim-and-george-furths-legendary-musical-comedy/2026-01-31/2/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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SUMMARY:Jericho Comedy Late Show
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nMultiple award-winning Jericho Comedy presents our favourite stand-ups from around the UK\n\n\n\nThis is the ticket for the late show 9 pm – 10:50 pm (doors open 8:40 pm) \nJoin Jericho Comedy at the super cool Common Ground. Hosted by Alex Farrow – “a well-spoken\, amiable but razor-witted comedic maestro” – Oxford Mail. Different comedians each week. \nWith a friendly and electric atmosphere\, Saturdays at Common Ground are one of the best places to see live comedy around. Jericho Comedy has recently been recommended in the Times\, The Sunday Times\, the iPaper and the Telegraph. Our Saturday shows have won the Chortle industry award in 2019\, 2020 and 2025 for being one of the top 6 comedy nights in the country. ‘Top 4 most memorable shows of 2020’ Chortle. Nominated for the 2021 Spirit of the Leicester Comedy Festival. As heard on BBC Radio 4. \nThe room gets very full so latecomers risk not being able to get in after the show start. Age guidance is 16+. Expect some adult themes. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. There are no steps at this venue. Excessive or disruptive chat during performances isn’t cool\, a bit like in the theatre or cinema. We encourage large groups above 10 to contact us before booking. \n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\nCommon Ground Workspace \n37-38 Little Clarendon St \nOxford OX1 2HF
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/jericho-comedy-late-show/
LOCATION:Common Ground Workspace\, 37-38 Little Clarendon St\, Oxford\, OX1 2HF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260201T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205823
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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/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:Oxford Brookes University\, Oxford Brookes University\, Headington\, Oxfordshire\, OX3 0BP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260201T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205823
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SUMMARY:Alan Howard Ceramics
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nWolfson College\, Oxford\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nWednesday\, 14 January 2026 to Sunday\, 26 April 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\n9am – 7pm\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nFree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlan Howard Ceramics on display in the Old Lodge. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nLuisa Summers\nluisa.summers@wolfson.ox.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/alan-howard-ceramics/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:Wolfson College\, Linton Road\, OX2 6UD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260201T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260201T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205823
CREATED:20260127T112615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T112615Z
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SUMMARY:Swipe Vintage x Witney Kilo Sale
DESCRIPTION:Vintage & Branded Kilo Sale coming to Witney! Thousands of items\, mens\, womens & childrens clothing all £20 per kilo!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFind quality vintage all just £20 per Kilo! We care about what we sell so every item is hand-graded by our experienced team\, and many are even washed before making it to our events. Each event is curated and prepared in advance so we can bring you the best true vintage & top brands we know you love. \n\nFair & Accurate Pricing – Just £20 per kilo\, calculated in 0.05kg increments. No rounding up\, no paying for full kilos you didn’t reach. 0.05kg is just £1.\nSpecial Price Caps – Select heavy items like leather jackets or long winter coats are capped at £20 to save you money.\nShoes – Only £5 per pair. Converse & Vans available.\nPayment – Cash & card accepted\, including contactless.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll hand you a clear bag and then you just gotta get stuck in. Browse the rails & swipe anything that takes your fancy\, you gotta be quick before someone else grabs it! Remove the hanger and add the item to your clear bag\, and then we simply weigh the lot at the end. Keep sale items or fixed price items such as shoes separate so we can calculate the correct price. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe have a huge range of mens\, womens & occasionally childrens clothing. All items are second hand and span from the 60s to the 00s. \nWe usually have a great selection of the following categories: \n\nSportswear\, joggers & tees\nDress\, skirt & blouse\nShirts & flannel\nTrousers\, chinos & shorts\nJeans & denim jackets\nKnitwear & fleece\nLeather jackets\, winter coats \, faux furs & other jackets\nShoes\, bags & smaller accessories\n\nGot brands? Absolutely\, find Adidas\, Nike\, The North Face\, Levis\, Converse\, Reebok\, Puma\, Vans\, Champion\, Fila\, Ralph lauren\, Columbia\, Wrangler\, Tommy Hilfiger & much more.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntry is free but we do ask you book a free entry ticket before arrival – this helps us plan the event from how much vintage to bring to how to safely manage queues & crowds\, plus gives us an idea of expected turnout. \n\nMarriotts Walk \nWelch Way \nWitney OX28 6GW
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/swipe-vintage-x-witney-kilo-sale/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260201T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205823
CREATED:20260220T150213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T150728Z
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SUMMARY:It's not just black and white: Renaissance and Baroque drawings in chalk and charcoal
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nChrist Church Picture Gallery\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nSaturday\, 15 November 2025 to Thursday\, 26 March 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\nMon\,Wed\,Thu\,Fri\,Sat: 11am-5pm Sun:2pm-5pm Closed Tuesdays\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n£6/3/0\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContinuing the Picture Gallery’s exhibition series on materials and materiality of Renaissance and Baroque drawings\, this show explores black chalk and charcoal. A medium that began to flourish in the late fifteenth century and has become the workhorse of drawing utensils. While the material and technique are the focus of the exhibition\, it also offers the opportunity to display some of the Picture Gallery’s finest and most famous drawings\, including works by Leonardo\, Bronzino\, Sodoma\, Tintoretto\, Carracci\, and many lesser-known\, yet remarkable\, artists. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nChrist Church Picture Gallery\nGallery entrance via Canterbury Gate at Oriel Square\nOxford OX1 4EP \nWebsite: https://www.chch.ox.ac.uk/visit/picture-…\nTel: 01865 276172\nEmail: picturegallery@chch.ox.ac.uk \nCopyright & Credits: Courtesy of the Governing Body of Christ Church\, Oxford\nUsage & Restrictions: For Promotional Use Only – For non-commercial use only
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/its-not-just-black-and-white-renaissance-and-baroque-drawings-in-chalk-and-charcoal/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:Christ Church Picture Gallery\, Canterbury Gate\, Oxford\, OX1 4EP
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTSTAMP:20260403T205823
CREATED:20260202T084819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T084819Z
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SUMMARY:John le Carré: Tradecraft
DESCRIPTION:Discover the enduring legacy of one of the greatest writers of the past century. \nTradecraft draws upon the vast archive of John le Carré\, otherwise known as David Cornwell. Held at the Bodleian Libraries\, this material – much of which is displayed for the first time – spans Cornwell’s entire life and career\, from his time as a student at Lincoln College\, Oxford\, to drafts penned in his final weeks. \nThis exhibition offers unique insights into the working methods of the writer who shaped the modern spy novel. ‘Tradecraft’ is a word le Carré used to describe the techniques of espionage\, but it might also be applied to his own skilled craft as a writer and social commentator. \nCo-curated by le Carré’s collaborator and friend Professor Federico Varese and Dr Jessica Douthwaite with the support of the le Carré family\, John le Carré: Tradecraft will provide a multifaceted portrait of the author’s life and creative process\, featuring research\, drafts\, and corrections for his novels\, non-fiction\, and adaptations\, as well as personal correspondence. \nHighlights include annotated manuscripts of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy\, The Constant Gardener\, and The Little Drummer Girl; previously unseen family photographs; original sketches and watercolour paintings; and letters to fans and friends. \nPlease note: This exhibition contains references and images related to war\, violence\, guns and death that some visitors may find upsetting.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/john-le-carre-tradecraft/
LOCATION:Weston Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTSTAMP:20260403T205823
CREATED:20260202T085032Z
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SUMMARY:Dancing with Jane Austen
DESCRIPTION:Marking the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth\, Dancing with Austen explores how important dance was to Austen’s gentry society and its crucial role in her creativity. \nDancing moves the plot in all of Jane Austen’s novels. Whether the scene of a private ball or a ticketed assembly\, the dance floor measures the course of novels in which readers and characters ‘are all hastening together to perfect felicity’ (Northanger Abbey). \nThis display brings together items from the Bodleian’s collections and from Jane Austen’s House. See a reconstruction of Austen’s writing space at Chawton Cottage\, Hampshire – now Jane Austen’s House – and details from a ball imagined through music\, word\, and dress.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/dancing-with-jane-austen/
LOCATION:Weston Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTSTAMP:20260403T205823
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T085418Z
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SUMMARY:Shikshapatri on display
DESCRIPTION:About the Shikshapatri\nComposed in 1826 by Sahajananda Swami (Lord Swaminarayan)\, a reforming Hindu leader\, the Shikshapatri provides moral and spiritual guidance for everyday life in 212 Sanskrit verses. It is read\, heard and venerated daily by Swaminarayan followers. \nIt is believed that Sahajananda Swami himself gave this manuscript to the Governor of Bombay\, Sir John Malcolm\, to promote understanding between cultures. \nViewing the Shikshapatri at the Weston Library\nThe Shikshapatri is displayed in the Transept – the area between the two exhibition spaces in Blackwell Hall in the Weston Library. \nFor conservation reasons the manuscript is shown closed. \nGroup visits\nFor group visits of up to 19 people to view the manuscript\, please speak to staff at the Blackwell Hall information desk or in the exhibition galleries. \nGroup visits of 20 people and over must be booked in advance. Contact tours@bodleian.ox.ac.uk to request your viewing. \nPlease note: \n\nwe can accommodate 1 booked group per day;\nfor groups of 100 people and over staffing is required\, so fees will apply;\nthe maximum number of visitors allowed in a single day is 300;\nrequests must be submitted at least 30 days before your intended visit.\n\nThe Shikshapatri on loan\nIn order to mark its bicentenary\, the Bodleian Libraries is working with leaders of the Swaminarayan faith to arrange short-term loans to prominent temples across the UK. \nThe manuscript will be at these venues on the following dates: \n\nFriday 16 January – Monday 19 January 2026: Shree Swaminarayan Temple Woolwich\nWednesday 21 January – Saturday 24 January 2026: Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Kenton\nSaturday 24 January – Monday 26 January 2026: Shree Swaminarayan Temple Cardiff\nFriday 20 February – Monday 23 February 2026: Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple East London\nMonday 23 March – Monday 30 March 2026: Shree Swaminarayan Temple Willesden\nWednesday 13 May – Monday 18 May 2026: Shree Swaminarayan Temple Stanmore\nThursday 20 August – Tuesday 25 August 2026: Shree Swaminarayan Temple Kingsbury\n\nIt will not be available to view at the Weston Library during these times and one day either side of the loan period.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/shikshapatri-on-display/
LOCATION:Weston Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTSTAMP:20260403T205823
CREATED:20260202T085845Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Trail
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Enchanted Library with our new Winter Trail and see if you can spot the signs of winter in the stories. \n\nOur trail sheet includes a take home craft\, so you can take your completed trail sheet home with you and make your own winter stars. \nIncluded with entry to the Galleries \nFor families
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/winter-trail/
LOCATION:The Story Museum\, 42 Pembroke Street\, Oxford\, OX1 1BP\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205823
CREATED:20260202T142507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T142507Z
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SUMMARY:Fairytales for Grown-ups: The Mighty Goddess
DESCRIPTION:The Crick Crack Club presents Fairytales for Grown-ups: The Mighty Goddess – performance storytelling with Sally Pomme Clayton. \n\nSally Pomme Clayton revitalizes goddess power! \nWonder at Cybele\, the mother goddess who fathered a child. Meet Ishtar\, Goddess of love and war journeying to the underworld. Discover the dark secret of the Queen Mother of the West’s immortality. Find out why virgins are always warriors\, and why Vesta sparks the flame. \nExpect lust and greed\, death and destruction\, transformation and rebirth. This is the goddess from creator to crone\, complete with all and everything in between. \nFor adults (16+) \nRunning time: TBC \nContent warning: This performance contains sexual language\, and descriptions of threat\, violence\, mutilation\, and attempted rape contextualised within a paradigm of mythic narrative\, archetype and metaphor. \nFor livestream tickets for this event\, click here. \n‘Fiery\, thrilling\, powerful storytelling\,’ Bloomsbury Festival\n‘A virtuoso storyteller’’ Venue Magazine\n‘She brings the wonder of the most powerful stories from the past to life’ The Guardian\n‘Awestruck faces\, delighted giggles\, eyes wide with wonder … and that’s just the adults in the audience!’ The Londonist \nSally Pomme Clayton is a pioneering storyteller and writer who has been creating performances\, books and plays for more than 40 years. She creates unique work for theatres and museums\, gardens and galleries\, festivals and broadcast across the UK and beyond. Recently appearing at: Museum of Comedy Bloomsbury Festival; Exeter Lit Works; Chelsea Physic Garden; Cambridge Junction; The British Library; Thames Festival; Kings Place; Edinburgh Literature Festival; The British Museum; Dhaka Lit Fest. Her ground-breaking shows focus on powerful female protagonists. She is Associate Artist at Omnibus Theatre and author of 15 children’s books several in collaboration with Sophie Herxheimer.‘The Mighty Goddess’ is her first book for adults. www.sallypommeclayton.com
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/fairytales-for-grown-ups-the-mighty-goddess/
LOCATION:The Story Museum\, 42 Pembroke Street\, Oxford\, OX1 1BP\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205823
CREATED:20260125T105726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T111346Z
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SUMMARY:Edward Gorey (1925–2000): An Anniversary Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:A new exhibition in the Upper Reading Room of New College Library showcases the work of Edward Gorey\, one of the most influential American artists of the 20th century\, renowned for his gothic\, whimsical and quirky illustrations. Email to book a viewing.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/edward-gorey-1925-2000-an-anniversary-exhibition/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:New College\, Holywell Street\, Oxford\, Select a State:\, Holywell StreetOX1 3BN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205823
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/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:Oxford Brookes University\, Oxford Brookes University\, Headington\, Oxfordshire\, OX3 0BP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205823
CREATED:20260220T152449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T152449Z
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SUMMARY:Alan Howard Ceramics
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nWolfson College\, Oxford\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nWednesday\, 14 January 2026 to Sunday\, 26 April 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\n9am – 7pm\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nFree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlan Howard Ceramics on display in the Old Lodge. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nLuisa Summers\nluisa.summers@wolfson.ox.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/alan-howard-ceramics/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:Wolfson College\, Linton Road\, OX2 6UD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205823
CREATED:20260127T143113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T143113Z
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SUMMARY:The Visual Politics of Digital Ecologies
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nTwo-day\, in-person conference to collectively explore visual metaphors prevalent in the digital mediation of more-than-human worlds.\n\n\n\nAs environmental degradation accelerates globally\, Nature is becoming increasingly mediated through screens\, sensors\, and simulations: datafied\, downloaded\, and deciphered; saved\, stored\, and shared. Emerging technologies create novel visual regimes through which humans encounter\, imagine\, and interpret the other-than-human world. These visual regimes are not only technical; they also refashion ecological aesthetics\, shaping how environments are perceived\, valued\, and cared for. Wildlife webcams promise unmediated intimacy with living beings\, while artificial intelligence (AI) fabricates hallucinatory ecologies untethered from the web of life. “Digital twins” offer ecosystems from an impossible nowhere-everywhere vantage (a rearticulated ‘god trick’)\, while Virtual and Augmented Reality technologies layer and curate space\, and attention at the whim of their designers. From TikTok feeds to satellite imagery\, these proliferating techniques of visualisation not only mediate ecological knowledge but also stage new aesthetic and political relations between humans and their environments. \nVisualisation practices—often employed uncritically or devoid of social\, cultural\, and historical context—form a key part of emergent forms of modelling\, prediction\, and analysis in science\, engineering\, and architecture. Emergent visualisation practices are not neutral; they carry material\, affective\, and political implications for increasingly precarious ecologies. The implications of these practices\, therefore\, fundamentally alter the politics of environmental governance and knowledge. From the advertising boards of property developers to contemporary documentary film\, this emerging visual regime is characterised by\, among other things\, curation\, artificiality\, and abundance. What is at stake\, then\, in this evolving visual politics of ecologies? How might we characterise this emerging visual regime? How is nature visually presented? \nThe Visual Politics of Digital Ecologies will collectively explore visual metaphors\, practices\, spaces\, and scales prevalent in the mediation of more-than-human worlds to interrogate how digital technologies are refashioning ecological aesthetics. The two-day conference will showcase contributions from academics\, artists\, and practitioners. Papers will speak to a particular action of visualisation\, including: capturing\, compositing\, rendering\, mining\, mirroring\, and more. \nWe are delighted to welcome Joanna Zylinska (Professor of Media Philosophy + Critical Digital Practice\, Department of Digital Humanities at King’s College London) and Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg (Recent recipient of the S+T+ARTS Grand Prize and internationally renowned multimedia artist) as our keynotes. A full schedule will be shared with ticket holders in advance. \nThis event is part of the Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub Programme with support from: the School of Geography and the Environment; Jesus College\, Oxford; St John’s College\, Oxford; and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). \nThe conference fee includes refreshments\, lunch\, and a drinks reception. Catering will include vegetarian\, vegan\, and gluten-free options\, and allergens will be clearly labelled. If you have any additional dietary requirements or allergies\, please do contact digitalhub@jesus.ox.ac.uk and we are happy to help. \nFIND US \nThis event will take place in the Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub at Jesus College\, Oxford. The Hub entrance is on Market Street (opposite Wagamama). The Hub is accessible\, with automatic double doors at the entrance and lifts to and from the main lower ground floor event space. \nIf you have any accessibility requirements\, please do contact digitalhub@jesus.ox.ac.uk and we are happy to help. \n*Filming and photography will be taking place during the event. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed\, please notify a member of the Hub team on arrival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\nJesus College Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/the-visual-politics-of-digital-ecologies-2/
LOCATION:Jesus College Oxford\, Jesus College\, Oxford\, OX1 3EQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205823
CREATED:20260220T150213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T150728Z
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SUMMARY:It's not just black and white: Renaissance and Baroque drawings in chalk and charcoal
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nChrist Church Picture Gallery\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nSaturday\, 15 November 2025 to Thursday\, 26 March 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\nMon\,Wed\,Thu\,Fri\,Sat: 11am-5pm Sun:2pm-5pm Closed Tuesdays\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n£6/3/0\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContinuing the Picture Gallery’s exhibition series on materials and materiality of Renaissance and Baroque drawings\, this show explores black chalk and charcoal. A medium that began to flourish in the late fifteenth century and has become the workhorse of drawing utensils. While the material and technique are the focus of the exhibition\, it also offers the opportunity to display some of the Picture Gallery’s finest and most famous drawings\, including works by Leonardo\, Bronzino\, Sodoma\, Tintoretto\, Carracci\, and many lesser-known\, yet remarkable\, artists. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nChrist Church Picture Gallery\nGallery entrance via Canterbury Gate at Oriel Square\nOxford OX1 4EP \nWebsite: https://www.chch.ox.ac.uk/visit/picture-…\nTel: 01865 276172\nEmail: picturegallery@chch.ox.ac.uk \nCopyright & Credits: Courtesy of the Governing Body of Christ Church\, Oxford\nUsage & Restrictions: For Promotional Use Only – For non-commercial use only
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/its-not-just-black-and-white-renaissance-and-baroque-drawings-in-chalk-and-charcoal/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:Christ Church Picture Gallery\, Canterbury Gate\, Oxford\, OX1 4EP
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SUMMARY:The Oxford Seminars in Cartography (TOSCA)
DESCRIPTION:About the events\nThe Oxford Seminars in Cartography have been taking place since 1993\, with interested cartographers meeting regularly for a programme of lectures and field trips exploring all facets of mapping and cartography. All are welcome. \nEvents take place online via Zoom\, and times listed are UK time. \nProgramme for 2025-26\nMap Readings – ‘Lies of the Land: Painted maps in Late Medieval and Early Modern France’\n Thursday 12 February 2026\n 16.30–18.00 (GMT) \nCamille Serchuk (Southern Connecticut State University) in conversation with Elizabeth Baigent (School of Geography and the Environment\, University of Oxford) \nThe unique large-format print of the General Map of the Qing Empire by Li Mingche (李明徹\, 1751–1832) in Göttingen: tracing its cartographical origins and journey to a German university\n Thursday 12 March 2026\n 16.30–18.00 (GMT) \nVera Dorofeeva-Lichtmann (L’École des hautes études en sciences sociales\, Paris) \nGeography and Catholic censorship in Europe at the end of the sixteenth century\n Thursday 4 June 2026\n 16.30–18.00 (GMT+1) \nJean-Marc Besse (L’École des hautes études en sciences sociales\, Paris) \nOrdnance Survey: Twenty-First Century National Mapping Agency\n Thursday 18 June 2026\n 16.30–18.00 (GMT+1) \nNick Bolton (CEO\, Ordnance Survey) \nEvent information\n\nAll events take place online via Zoom. Times listed are UK time.\nYou will receive instructions for joining the webinars in your booking confirmation email\, under ‘Order details’. Please check your junk/spam email folder. If you have not received a link to join the event\, please email: tosca@bodleian.ox.ac.uk\n\nAcknowledgements\nThe Oxford Seminars in Cartography are supported by: \n\nFriends of TOSCA\nBodleian Libraries\nSchool of Geography and the Environment\, University of Oxford\nCharles Close Society\nLovell Johns Ltd
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/the-oxford-seminars-in-cartography-tosca/
LOCATION:Weston Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Choral Vespers
DESCRIPTION:A service of Choral Vespers sung in the beautiful chapel of Merton College. All welcome.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/choral-vespers/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:Merton College Chapel\, Merton Street\, Oxford\, Select a State:\, OX1 4JD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205823
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SUMMARY:Open mic nigh
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Night\, Open to all ages and abilities. House guitar provided (Keys can be provided too).
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/open-mic-nigh/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:Kazbar\, 27 Cowley Road\, Oxford\, OX4 1HP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T193000
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SUMMARY:The Constant Wife
DESCRIPTION:Duration\n2hrs 20mins\nInterval\nYes\nVenue\nOxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n0 Stars \n Sharp\, sophisticated\, fabulous and extremely funny\nThe Guardian \n\n \nDavid Pugh and Cunard present The Royal Shakespeare Company production. Prior to London’s West End. \nBy Laura Wade \nBased on the comedy by W Somerset Maugham\n \nStarring Kara Tointon\n \nIt’s 1927 and Constance is a very unhappy woman. “Nonsense” says her mother “she eats well\, sleeps well\, dresses well and she’s losing weight. No woman can be unhappy in those circumstances”. Constance is the perfect wife and mother\, and her husband is as devoted to her as he is to his mistress\, who just happens to be her best friend. \nFollowing a sold-out run in Stratford upon Avon and adapted by Olivier Award-winner Laura Wade (Home\, I’m Darling; TV’s Rivals) from Somerset Maugham’s glittering comedy\, this sparkling production stars Kara Tointon (TV’s Mr Selfridge and Winner of Strictly Come Dancing). Directed by RSC Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey and featuring original music composed by multi award-winning jazz artist Jamie Cullum. \n\n\nImage gallery\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\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nProduction images: Mihaela Bodlovic. Set and Co-Costume Design: Anna Fleischle. Co-Costume Design: Cat Fuller. Moral rights asserted under the Copyright\, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (UK). \n\n \nDiscover more about The Constant Wife with director Tamara Harvey and Kara Tointon
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/the-constant-wife/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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