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SUMMARY:Home Educators' Day: How Plants Grow and Wildlife Gardening - Sutton Courtenay\, Tuesday 19 May
DESCRIPTION:An immersive day of outdoor learning for our local home-educating community \n\n\n\n\nDiscover the bascis of what plants need to grow and a few secrets too. Do you know how a sunflower turns to face the sun? A day of green and growing discoveries – investigate the parts of a plant’s lifecycle and how they are used by people and animals. Help out with tasks in the vegetable garden and learn to make your own garden more wildlife friendly\, including planting a miniature garden to take home.  We will have a variety of other self-led plant and gardening themed activities dotted around the nature reserve and education centre. Our quiet reading and sensory tray space will be open in the classroom too. Sign up for a timed led session with one of our learning team when you arrive\, we’ll be playing some growing games and planting your own miniature gardens to take home. \nMost activities will be outdoors – please come dressed for the weather. Bring a picnic to enjoy at the picnic benches. Hot drinks and squash provided. \nThe day is suitable for children aged 4 to 11 years with an accompanying adult (it’s ok to bring younger siblings along so long as you can still support your older child with the activities). We run home-educators days on a bi-monthly basis\, keep an eye on the website for more dates or ask to join our mailing list. \nPlease note the centre is accessible by public transport with regular buses (including connection to Didcot Parkway railway station) serving Milton Park\, a few minutes walk from the centre. \nWhat3words ///unloads.latter.laces \nWe are committed to keeping our visitors\, staff and volunteers safe. Please DO NOT attend if you or your child are unwell\, or testing positive for an infectious illness\, such as COVID-19. Your consideration is hugely appreciated.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/home-educators-day-how-plants-grow-and-wildlife-gardening-sutton-courtenay-tuesday-19-may/
LOCATION:Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre\, Sutton Courtenay Road\, Didcot\, OX14 4TE
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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/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Oxford Brookes University\, Oxford Brookes University\, Headington\, Oxfordshire\, OX3 0BP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T100000
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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/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Thame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, Oxfordshire\, OX93AE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T180000
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SUMMARY:Oxfordshire Artweeks 2026
DESCRIPTION:fordshire West Ox Arts Gallery\, for Artweeks 2026\, showcases a variety of work across the visual arts with the extended exhibition running from Saturday 25 April to Sunday 30 May 2026. \nOur 13 exhibiting artists for this years’ Oxfordshire Artweeks include;\nGil Salway\, Kirstie Grainger\, David Stone\, Judith Harden\,\n​ Daphne O’ Connell\, Sally Middleton\, Janet Lewendon\,\nKeith Appleby\, Jan Fennelly\, Liming Chen\,\nLaura Hounam\, Andy’s Metal & Melanie Phillips \n\nWith first time exhibitors and seasoned pros we look forward to welcoming our artists and visitors alike as we celebrate and showcase art in Oxfordshire.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nLiming Chen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nLaura Hounam
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/oxfordshire-artweeks-2026/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:West Ox Arts Gallery\, Town Hall\, Market Square\, Bampton\, Oxfordshire\, OX18 2JH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T163000
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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/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Ox Arts Gallery\, Bampton\, Market Sq\, OX18 2JH
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SUMMARY:The Longest Johns
DESCRIPTION:Chart topping folk group The Longest Johns are known the world over for their rollicking harmonies and raucous energy that are blowing new wind into the sails of traditional sea shanties and work songs. \nThe band return with their tenth album to round up the Pieces of Eight project – an EP a month for eight months culminating in the 24-track compilation.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/the-longest-johns/
LOCATION:O2 Academy Oxford\, 190 Cowley Rd\, Oxford\, Oxon\, OX4 1UE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T220000
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SUMMARY:Jazz Night At The Bear
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Night At The Bear\n  \nEvery Tuesday at The Bear enjoy a glass of red or a refreshing pint as you watch a weekly Live Jazz session! \nGet Moving! Get Grooving! Get Dancing! \n  \nPlease check on website incase of date changes or cancelations\n 
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/jazz-night-at-the-bear/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:The Bear\, 6 Alfred Street\, Oxford\, OX1 4EH
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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/2026-05-20/
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/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Oxford Brookes University\, Oxford Brookes University\, Headington\, Oxfordshire\, OX3 0BP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103459
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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/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Thame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, Oxfordshire\, OX93AE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103459
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SUMMARY:Oxfordshire Artweeks 2026
DESCRIPTION:fordshire West Ox Arts Gallery\, for Artweeks 2026\, showcases a variety of work across the visual arts with the extended exhibition running from Saturday 25 April to Sunday 30 May 2026. \nOur 13 exhibiting artists for this years’ Oxfordshire Artweeks include;\nGil Salway\, Kirstie Grainger\, David Stone\, Judith Harden\,\n​ Daphne O’ Connell\, Sally Middleton\, Janet Lewendon\,\nKeith Appleby\, Jan Fennelly\, Liming Chen\,\nLaura Hounam\, Andy’s Metal & Melanie Phillips \n\nWith first time exhibitors and seasoned pros we look forward to welcoming our artists and visitors alike as we celebrate and showcase art in Oxfordshire.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nLiming Chen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nLaura Hounam
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/oxfordshire-artweeks-2026/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:West Ox Arts Gallery\, Town Hall\, Market Square\, Bampton\, Oxfordshire\, OX18 2JH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T163000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103459
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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/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Ox Arts Gallery\, Bampton\, Market Sq\, OX18 2JH
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103459
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SUMMARY:YouthLab: Weekly Drama (Kidlington)
DESCRIPTION:Join the YouthLab youth theatre to develop skills in drama\, discover an artistic style and be the creator of your own work. We will spend the autumn term developing skills in performance\, we will spend the spring term devising a show and we will spend the summer term rehearsing for a Summer Showcase at The North Wall. \nFor ages 12 – 17 \nVenue: St John’s Church\, Kidlington \nFull bursary places available: click here to apply \n\n\n\n\n\nYouthLab: Weekly Drama (Kidlington)\nTickets£90 per term \nExtra information  \nFull bursary places available: click here to apply \nVenue: St John’s Church\, Kidlington
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/youthlab-weekly-drama-kidlington-2/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:North Wall Arts Centre\, S Parade\, Summertown\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103459
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SUMMARY:Our House
DESCRIPTION:Tickets from £15* \n\nAge\n12+\nInterval\nYes\nWarning\nDiscussions of sex\, crime\, violence\, and death; production may contain flashing lights\nVenue\nOxford Playhouse\nBy Tim Firth \nMusic and Lyrics by Madness \nPresented by University of Oxford student company Cross Keys Productions \nDirected by Madison Bouchta \nWelcome to the House of Fun!\nOur House is the Madness jukebox musical\, set in Camden over the span of the 1980s\, following the story of Joe Casey. On the night of his 16th birthday\, while trying to impress his girlfriend\, Joe makes a decision that splits his life in two – hand himself in to the police or run away. From this sliding doors moment\, we see his Good and Bad lives move forward in parallel\, affecting Sarah\, his girlfriend\, Emmo and Lewis\, his best friends\, and his mum\, Kath. Joe’s lives come hurtling together when a sly property developer\, Mr Pressman\, threatens to tear down Joe’s community\, and his old family house with it. \nFeaturing every Madness hit from: House of Fun\, Baggy Trousers\, My Girl\, Night Boat to Cairo\, It Must Be Love\, to\, of course\, Our House\, this show is a jukebox musical unlike any other! With music that will make you want to dance in the aisles\, performed by a moving band of actor-musicians\, characters that will make you laugh til you cry\, and big dance numbers that will knock your socks off – there’s no reason not to join our House of Fun!
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/our-house/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T223000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103459
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SUMMARY:Guys and Dolls
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\nThe Queen’s College Gardens\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nWednesday\, 20 May 2026 to Saturday\, 23 May 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\n19.30-22.30\, inc. Saturday matinee from 14.30\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n£9.00-14.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the widely acclaimed productions of Fiddler on the Roof (2025) and Into the Woods (2024)\, Eglesfield Musical Society return this summer with the high-class entertainment of Guys & Dolls! \nConsidered by many to be the perfect musical comedy\, Guys & Dolls follows the story of gambler Nathan Detroit who tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town. With the authorities breathing down his neck\, his girlfriend and nightclub performer Adelaide laments that they’ve been engaged (yet unmarried!) for fourteen years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler Sky Masterson for the dough\, but Sky is already preoccupied\, chasing the straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown. \nGuys & Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana\, Cuba\, and even into the sewers of New York City\, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong. \nWe are so excited to present this entirely-led student production in the glorious arcadian gardens of The Queen’s College\, featuring a cast and crew from across several different colleges at the University of Oxford. \nPlease note that this is an outdoor event\, so do bring weather-appropriate clothing. The Queen’s College is wheelchair accessible\, although it is an historic site with uneven surfaces. If you have any accessibility requirements\, please get in touch with us at contact@eglesfieldmusic.org and thomas.constantinou@queens.ox.ac.uk.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/guys-and-dolls/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Queens College\, High St\, Oxford\, OX1 4AW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTSTAMP:20260410T103459
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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/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Weston Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103459
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/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Oxford Brookes University\, Oxford Brookes University\, Headington\, Oxfordshire\, OX3 0BP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103459
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/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Thame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, Oxfordshire\, OX93AE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103459
CREATED:20260304T151355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T151355Z
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SUMMARY:PRINT ROOM POP-UP EXHIBITION: WOMEN ARTISTS
DESCRIPTION:Thu 21 May 2026\, 10:30-11:10am or 11:30am-12:10pm or 2:30-3.10pm \nThis event takes place onsite in the Western Art Print Room \nChoose from one of three 40-minute sessions \nFree event\, but booking is essential. Book below \nPlease note that owing to the historical nature of the building\, the Western Art Print Room is only accessible by stairs. \nAccess is via Gallery 53 on the Second Floor of the Museum \n\nWith Print Room staff \nJoin us in the Ashmolean Western Art Print Room to explore a unique pop-up exhibition of drawings\, watercolours\, and prints by women artists. \nIncluding works by Julia Margaret Cameron\, Berthe Morisot\, Angelica Kauffman\, Mary Cassatt\, Gwen John\, Gertrude Hermes\, and Natal’ya Goncharova\, as well as new acquisitions by Prunella Clough. \nThe Ashmolean’s superb collection of works on paper is rarely on display in the galleries. \n\n\n\n\n\n \nThe Tragic Muse\, Angelica Kauffman\, 1770-82\, drawing in black chalk \n\n\n\n\n\n \nA horse and carriage in the Bois de Boulogne\, Berthe Morisot\, 1883\, watercolours on wove paper \n\n\n\n\n\n \nGirl with Hands crossed on her Lap\, Gwen John\, 1918-1919\, charcoal on grey paper\, stuck onto second sheet grey-brown paper \n\n\n\n\n\n \nMy Favourite Picture of all My Works\, Julia Margaret Cameron\, 1867\, photograph \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBOOKING\nThis event takes place onsite in the Western Art Print Room \nChoose from one of three 40-minute sessions: \n10:30-11:10 or 11:30-12:10 or 14:30-15:10 \nFree event\, but booking is essential
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/print-room-pop-up-exhibition-women-artists/2026-05-21/1/
LOCATION:Ashmolean Museum\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 2PH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103459
CREATED:20260304T152939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T152939Z
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SUMMARY:Oxfordshire Artweeks 2026
DESCRIPTION:fordshire West Ox Arts Gallery\, for Artweeks 2026\, showcases a variety of work across the visual arts with the extended exhibition running from Saturday 25 April to Sunday 30 May 2026. \nOur 13 exhibiting artists for this years’ Oxfordshire Artweeks include;\nGil Salway\, Kirstie Grainger\, David Stone\, Judith Harden\,\n​ Daphne O’ Connell\, Sally Middleton\, Janet Lewendon\,\nKeith Appleby\, Jan Fennelly\, Liming Chen\,\nLaura Hounam\, Andy’s Metal & Melanie Phillips \n\nWith first time exhibitors and seasoned pros we look forward to welcoming our artists and visitors alike as we celebrate and showcase art in Oxfordshire.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nLiming Chen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nLaura Hounam
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/oxfordshire-artweeks-2026/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:West Ox Arts Gallery\, Town Hall\, Market Square\, Bampton\, Oxfordshire\, OX18 2JH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T163000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103459
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/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Ox Arts Gallery\, Bampton\, Market Sq\, OX18 2JH
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103459
CREATED:20260304T151355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T151355Z
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SUMMARY:PRINT ROOM POP-UP EXHIBITION: WOMEN ARTISTS
DESCRIPTION:Thu 21 May 2026\, 10:30-11:10am or 11:30am-12:10pm or 2:30-3.10pm \nThis event takes place onsite in the Western Art Print Room \nChoose from one of three 40-minute sessions \nFree event\, but booking is essential. Book below \nPlease note that owing to the historical nature of the building\, the Western Art Print Room is only accessible by stairs. \nAccess is via Gallery 53 on the Second Floor of the Museum \n\nWith Print Room staff \nJoin us in the Ashmolean Western Art Print Room to explore a unique pop-up exhibition of drawings\, watercolours\, and prints by women artists. \nIncluding works by Julia Margaret Cameron\, Berthe Morisot\, Angelica Kauffman\, Mary Cassatt\, Gwen John\, Gertrude Hermes\, and Natal’ya Goncharova\, as well as new acquisitions by Prunella Clough. \nThe Ashmolean’s superb collection of works on paper is rarely on display in the galleries. \n\n\n\n\n\n \nThe Tragic Muse\, Angelica Kauffman\, 1770-82\, drawing in black chalk \n\n\n\n\n\n \nA horse and carriage in the Bois de Boulogne\, Berthe Morisot\, 1883\, watercolours on wove paper \n\n\n\n\n\n \nGirl with Hands crossed on her Lap\, Gwen John\, 1918-1919\, charcoal on grey paper\, stuck onto second sheet grey-brown paper \n\n\n\n\n\n \nMy Favourite Picture of all My Works\, Julia Margaret Cameron\, 1867\, photograph \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBOOKING\nThis event takes place onsite in the Western Art Print Room \nChoose from one of three 40-minute sessions: \n10:30-11:10 or 11:30-12:10 or 14:30-15:10 \nFree event\, but booking is essential
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/print-room-pop-up-exhibition-women-artists/2026-05-21/2/
LOCATION:Ashmolean Museum\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 2PH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103459
CREATED:20260304T151355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T151355Z
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SUMMARY:PRINT ROOM POP-UP EXHIBITION: WOMEN ARTISTS
DESCRIPTION:Thu 21 May 2026\, 10:30-11:10am or 11:30am-12:10pm or 2:30-3.10pm \nThis event takes place onsite in the Western Art Print Room \nChoose from one of three 40-minute sessions \nFree event\, but booking is essential. Book below \nPlease note that owing to the historical nature of the building\, the Western Art Print Room is only accessible by stairs. \nAccess is via Gallery 53 on the Second Floor of the Museum \n\nWith Print Room staff \nJoin us in the Ashmolean Western Art Print Room to explore a unique pop-up exhibition of drawings\, watercolours\, and prints by women artists. \nIncluding works by Julia Margaret Cameron\, Berthe Morisot\, Angelica Kauffman\, Mary Cassatt\, Gwen John\, Gertrude Hermes\, and Natal’ya Goncharova\, as well as new acquisitions by Prunella Clough. \nThe Ashmolean’s superb collection of works on paper is rarely on display in the galleries. \n\n\n\n\n\n \nThe Tragic Muse\, Angelica Kauffman\, 1770-82\, drawing in black chalk \n\n\n\n\n\n \nA horse and carriage in the Bois de Boulogne\, Berthe Morisot\, 1883\, watercolours on wove paper \n\n\n\n\n\n \nGirl with Hands crossed on her Lap\, Gwen John\, 1918-1919\, charcoal on grey paper\, stuck onto second sheet grey-brown paper \n\n\n\n\n\n \nMy Favourite Picture of all My Works\, Julia Margaret Cameron\, 1867\, photograph \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBOOKING\nThis event takes place onsite in the Western Art Print Room \nChoose from one of three 40-minute sessions: \n10:30-11:10 or 11:30-12:10 or 14:30-15:10 \nFree event\, but booking is essential
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/print-room-pop-up-exhibition-women-artists/2026-05-21/3/
LOCATION:Ashmolean Museum\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 2PH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T183000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103459
CREATED:20260218T151309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T151309Z
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SUMMARY:Michael Robb and Evan Friss BOOK MAKERS AND BOOKSELLERS
DESCRIPTION:Join authors Michael Robb and Evan Friss as the discuss the bookshops and publishers of the UK and United States of America \n\n\n\n\nMichael Robb (UK) and Evan Friss (USA) will join up to discuss what the world of books looks like both here and abroad \nShelf Life \nThis engaging narrative unveils the resilience and innovation of key figures who have shaped the literary landscape\, from the pioneering days of William Caxton to the contemporary influence of Jeff Bezos. \nAs the narrative navigates the ever-evolving terrain of book retail\, it delves into the seismic changes of the past forty years and reflects on the current state of the industry\, as well as offering insights into the challenges and future opportunities that lie ahead for publishing and bookselling in the twenty-first century. \nA must-read for anyone passionate about books\, bookshops and the enduring legacy of the written word. \nMichael Robb \nMichael Robb\, a stalwart figure in the bookselling and publishing arena\, has experienced first-hand the shifting tides of this well-loved industry over the past 40 years. From successfully running an independent bookshop in Essex for two decades\, to transitioning into the publishing domain\, his broad network within the book trade gives him a unique insight to the world of books. \nThe Bookshop \nEvan Friss’s history of the bookshop draws on oral histories\, archival collections\, municipal records\, diaries\, letters\, and interviews with leading booksellers to offer a fascinating look at this institution beloved by so many. The Bookshop is a love letter to bookstores\, a charming chronicle for anyone who cherishes these sanctuaries of literature\, and essential reading to understand how these vital institutions have shaped American life-and why we still need them. \nEvan Friss \nEvan Friss is a professor of history at James Madison University and the author of two other books: The Cycling City: Bicycles and Urban America in the 1890s and On Bicycles: A 200-Year History of Cycling in New York City. He lives with his wife (a bookseller) and two children (occasional booksellers) in Harrisonburg\, Virginia.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/michael-robb-and-evan-friss-book-makers-and-booksellers/
LOCATION:Blackwell’s Bookshop\, 48-51 Broad Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BQ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103459
CREATED:20260210T143435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T143539Z
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SUMMARY:Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra - Sibelius Symphony No. 2
DESCRIPTION:Ravel Le tombeau de Couperin\nSaint-Saëns Violin Concerto No. 3 in B minor\, Op. 61\nSibelius Symphony No. 2 in D major\, Op. 43 \nAlexandra Conunova violin\nAndreas Ottensamer conductor \nAfter writing two light but entertaining violin concertos\, Saint-Saëns upped his game in 1880. In his Violin Concerto No. 3\, he delivered a deliciously scored masterpiece characterised by its brilliant solo part\, building intensity\, room-stilling slow movement and finale inspired by the music of the country it was written in: Spain. Alexandra Conunova plays perhaps the greatest French violin concerto in between music that finds hope from grief: Ravel’s etched memorials to fallen comrades and the symphony in which Sibelius wrestles the most inspiring optimism from music born of tragedy. \n  \n\n  \nTicket Information \n\nFull price tickets: £15\, £28\, £38\, £48\n£5 tickets for students/under-18s in the Upper Galleries and £5 off any other price band\, 50% off for Disabled/Carer tickets (phone only)\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
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/oxford-philharmonic-orchestra-sibelius-symphony-no-2/
LOCATION:Sheldonian Theatre\, Sheldonian Theatre\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3AZ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103459
CREATED:20260228T151752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T151752Z
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SUMMARY:Our House
DESCRIPTION:Tickets from £15* \n\nAge\n12+\nInterval\nYes\nWarning\nDiscussions of sex\, crime\, violence\, and death; production may contain flashing lights\nVenue\nOxford Playhouse\nBy Tim Firth \nMusic and Lyrics by Madness \nPresented by University of Oxford student company Cross Keys Productions \nDirected by Madison Bouchta \nWelcome to the House of Fun!\nOur House is the Madness jukebox musical\, set in Camden over the span of the 1980s\, following the story of Joe Casey. On the night of his 16th birthday\, while trying to impress his girlfriend\, Joe makes a decision that splits his life in two – hand himself in to the police or run away. From this sliding doors moment\, we see his Good and Bad lives move forward in parallel\, affecting Sarah\, his girlfriend\, Emmo and Lewis\, his best friends\, and his mum\, Kath. Joe’s lives come hurtling together when a sly property developer\, Mr Pressman\, threatens to tear down Joe’s community\, and his old family house with it. \nFeaturing every Madness hit from: House of Fun\, Baggy Trousers\, My Girl\, Night Boat to Cairo\, It Must Be Love\, to\, of course\, Our House\, this show is a jukebox musical unlike any other! With music that will make you want to dance in the aisles\, performed by a moving band of actor-musicians\, characters that will make you laugh til you cry\, and big dance numbers that will knock your socks off – there’s no reason not to join our House of Fun!
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/our-house/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T223000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103459
CREATED:20260227T163538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T163538Z
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SUMMARY:Guys and Dolls
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\nThe Queen’s College Gardens\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nWednesday\, 20 May 2026 to Saturday\, 23 May 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\n19.30-22.30\, inc. Saturday matinee from 14.30\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n£9.00-14.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the widely acclaimed productions of Fiddler on the Roof (2025) and Into the Woods (2024)\, Eglesfield Musical Society return this summer with the high-class entertainment of Guys & Dolls! \nConsidered by many to be the perfect musical comedy\, Guys & Dolls follows the story of gambler Nathan Detroit who tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town. With the authorities breathing down his neck\, his girlfriend and nightclub performer Adelaide laments that they’ve been engaged (yet unmarried!) for fourteen years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler Sky Masterson for the dough\, but Sky is already preoccupied\, chasing the straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown. \nGuys & Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana\, Cuba\, and even into the sewers of New York City\, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong. \nWe are so excited to present this entirely-led student production in the glorious arcadian gardens of The Queen’s College\, featuring a cast and crew from across several different colleges at the University of Oxford. \nPlease note that this is an outdoor event\, so do bring weather-appropriate clothing. The Queen’s College is wheelchair accessible\, although it is an historic site with uneven surfaces. If you have any accessibility requirements\, please get in touch with us at contact@eglesfieldmusic.org and thomas.constantinou@queens.ox.ac.uk.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/guys-and-dolls/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Queens College\, High St\, Oxford\, OX1 4AW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T233000
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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/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:The Cape Of Good Hope\, Iffley Road\, Oxford\, OX4 1EA
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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/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Keble College\, Parks Road\, Oxford\, Select a State:\, OX1 3PG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
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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/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Weston Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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