Monsieur Hulot's Holiday [U] aka Les Vacances des M. Hulot: M. Hulot is like a really nice Mr Bean. Jacques Tati was one of those tall, lanky comedians, like John...read more
Avatar [12A]: I've watched the original and now the special edition and consider that those who appreciate stunning...read more
Scott Pilgrim vs The World [12A]: It's ridiculous, funny, and a little juvenile, but the storyline of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World...read more
Edinburgh Fringe 2010: Olivier Choiniere’s surreal story outlines how devotion to a megastar can break the bubble of every day...read more
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Free Garden Design Plans. The Oxford College of Garden Design (www.ocgd.org) is looking for 3 different sized gardens for their students in 2010/11. Serious applicants only. Larger gardens will require professional survey, to be supplied at owner's expense. For further information please email Duncan Heather with subject line: 'Gardens Wanted'. Email Me
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Fri 3rd Sep
Odeon George Street (0871 2244 007) — Fri 3rd Sep
Fantasy epic starring Dev Patel as mystical superhero.
2.15pm
An enjoyable if not wonderful fantasy adventure film. It's not of the quality of Avatar or Lord of the Rings... read more
The Last Exorcism [15] Submit review
Patrick Fabian as a troubled evangelist who agrees to have his last exorcism filmed by a documentary crew.
4.45, 7.00, 9.15pm
Grown Ups [12A] Submit review
A bunch of mates get together for a bit of regression. With Adam Sandler.
3.45, 6.15pm
Leonardo di Caprio spies on your dreams in twisted futuristic thriller.
1.45, 5.00, 8.15pm
I really enjoyed Inception and honestly think it was worth seeing on the big screen. Although I understand where some... read more
Scott Pilgrim vs The World [12A]
Michael Cera has to defeat his girl's seven evil ex-boyfriends. Subtitles Fri 1.15, Mon 4.00, Tue 6.45, Thu 9.15pm
1.15, 4.00, 6.45, 9.15pm
It's ridiculous, funny, and a little juvenile, but the storyline of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is one that most... read more
The Switch [12A] Submit review
Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman in procreation comedy.
2.00, 4.30, 7.15, 9.30pm
Rising executive Paul Rudd tries to find the most idiotic guest for a business dinner.
12.30, 3.15, 6.00, 8.30pm
This is a rather bizarre comedy with a plot that flows badly in places. However, it will certainly raise a laugh or two, along... read more
The Girl Who Played With Fire [15] Submit review
Stieg Larsson's latest: hacker and journalist try to clear themselved of accusations of murder.
12.45, 8.45pm
Odeon Magdalen Street (0871 2244 007) — Fri 3rd Sep
Special edition of James Cameron's hippy alien blockbuster.
8.00pm
I've watched the original and now the special edition and consider that those who appreciate stunning special effects and fantasy... read more
Sylvester Stallone stars in and directs action adventure set in South America.
6.15pm
This is pretty much what it says it is: A violent action movie with some big Hollywood names. Don't expect a complex plot or too... read more
The toys must escape from a day care centre.
3.00, 5.30pm
I personally didn't think it was possible for the makers of a threequel to get the plot and characterisation of a hypersuccessful... read more
Angelina Jolie as CIA agent on the run.
3.45, 8.45pm
An enjoyable Bond-like spy/action romp with a good pace and the occasional twist to maintain your attention.... read more
Phoenix Picturehouse (0871 704 2062 (10p/min from landline)) — Fri 3rd Sep
A retired legal counselor hopes to find closure; a murder mystery with a twist. Spanish with English subtitles.
8.45pm
I've read nothing but praise for this movie - perhaps I saw a different movie? Dull, clunky ridiculous plot, it has more... read more
Certified Copy [12A] Submit review
Two people are mistaken for a married couple, and lose sight of what is real and what is an act. Starring Juliette Binoche. English, French and Italian with English subtitles.
1.30, 8.45
Anime story of a stage entertainer whose thunder is being stolen by emerging rock stars. French and English with English subtitles.
4.00pm
This is a great film. Beautiful to look at, with a touching and bitter-sweet narrative. It is 1959. A Parisian music hall 'magician... read more
The Girl who played with Fire [15] Submit review
Computer hacker Lisbeth and journalist Mikael investigate a sex-trafficking ring. Swedish, Italian and French with English subtitles.
12.45, 3.30, 6.20, 9.00pm
Ultimate Picture Palace (01865 245288) — Fri 3rd Sep
City Island [12A] Submit review
A funny and touching tale about a family whose comfortable co-existence is interrupted by surprising revelations of past secrets and present day lies.
7pm / email: pppcinema@googlemail.com / Tel. 07838 421257
Leonardo di Caprio stars in mind-bending neo-noir fantasy.
9pm / email: pppcinema@googlemail.com / Tel. 07838 421257
I really enjoyed Inception and honestly think it was worth seeing on the big screen. Although I understand where some... read more
Vue Cinema (08712 240 240 (10p per min from BT)) — Fri 3rd Sep
The Switch [12A] Submit review
The most unexpected comedy ever conceived.
1.50, 4.20, 6.50, 9.30pm / Tel. 08712 240240
Shrek Forever After (2D) [U] Submit review
It ain't ogre till it's ogre! More green shenanigans.
11.20am / Tel. 08712 240240
Grown Ups [12A] Submit review
Boys will be boys... some longer than others.
3.40, 6.20, 9.00pm / Tel. 08712 240240
Kids AM: Where the Wild Things Are [PG]
Adaptation of Maurice Sendak's children's book. 95p per ticket.
10.30am. / Tel. 08712 240240
Where The Wild Things Are could, on a good day, perhaps be described as a post-modern Wizard of Oz: A young... read more
The Last Exorcism [15] Submit review
A troubled minister agrees to have his last exorcism filmed by a documentary crew.
1.10, 3.30, 5.40, 8.10, 10.30pm / Tel. 08712 240240
We Are Family - Bollywood [PG] Submit review
An endearing Bollywood drama based on the Hollywood blockbuster Stepmom starring Kajol and Kareena Kapoor.
3.50, 6.40, 9.40pm / Tel. 08712 240240
The toys must escape from their new home in a daycare centre after Andy leaves for college.
10.50am, 1.20pm / Tel. 08712 240240
I personally didn't think it was possible for the makers of a threequel to get the plot and characterisation of a hypersuccessful... read more
Angelina Jolie plays a CIA agent who goes on the run after being accused of being a spy for Russia.
3.10, 8.30, 11.10pm / Tel. 08712 240240
An enjoyable Bond-like spy/action romp with a good pace and the occasional twist to maintain your attention.... read more
Rising executive Paul Rudd tries to find the most idiotic guest for a business dinner.
10.20, 1.00, 3.20, 6.00, 8.40, 11.20pm / Tel. 08712 240240
This is a rather bizarre comedy with a plot that flows badly in places. However, it will certainly raise a laugh or two, along... read more
Sly Stallone, Jason Statham and Jet Li play mercenaries heading South to topple a dictator.
2.20, 5.00, 7.30, 10.00pm / Tel. 08712 240240
This is pretty much what it says it is: A violent action movie with some big Hollywood names. Don't expect a complex plot or too... read more
DIary of a Wimpy Kid [PG] Submit review
Live-action adaptation of Jeff Kinney's illustrated novel about a wise-cracking sixth grade student.
10.10, 12.30pm / Tel. 08712 240240
Leonardo DiCaprio in neo-noir fantasy.
2.50, 6.10, 9.20pm / Tel. 08712 240240
I really enjoyed Inception and honestly think it was worth seeing on the big screen. Although I understand where some... read more
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World [12A]
Scott Pilgrim must defeat his new girlfriend's seven evil exes in order to win her heart.
10.00am, 12.40, 5.50pm / Tel. 08712 240240
It's ridiculous, funny, and a little juvenile, but the storyline of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is one that most... read more
Marmaduke [U] Submit review
A film based on 1980s comic strip and cartoon about a talking Great Dane.
10.40am, 12.50pm / Tel. 08712 240240
The Sorcerer's Apprentice [PG] Submit review
A Master sorcerer takes on a 'normal guy' as an apprentice in New York.
11.50am / Tel. 08712 240240
Piranha (3D) [18] Submit review
'This summer, 3D shows its teeth!'
9.10, 11.40pm / Tel. 08712 240240
Comedy action thriller with Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz and a motorbike.
11.30pm / Tel. 08712 240240
Great chemistry between Diaz and Cruise that's totally wasted on a facile plot. 'Hollywood being Hollywood' yet again, believing... read more
The toys must escape from their new home in a daycare centre after Andy leaves for college.
9.50am, 12.20, 6.30pm / Tel. 08712 240240
I personally didn't think it was possible for the makers of a threequel to get the plot and characterisation of a hypersuccessful... read more
Avatar Special Edition (3D) [12A]
James Cameron's latest and greatest blockbuster with an extra 8 minutes!
3.00pm / Tel. 08712 240240
I've watched the original and now the special edition and consider that those who appreciate stunning special effects and fantasy... read more
Fri 3rd Sep — Concert Listings
The Yeomen of the Guard Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company
Professional production with Oxford Castle as its backdrop.
7.30pm. £22, £33 & £44
Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford OX1 1AY; Tel. 01865 201657.
Fri 3rd Sep — Courses and Workshops Listings
Pole Dancing Course Free Trial Session SOLL Leisure
Free trial session. Further sessions £15 per session or £60 for 6 weeks.
www.soll-leisure.co.uk / email: tilsleypark@soll-leisure.co.uk / Tel. 01235 524524
£15 per session/ £60 for 6 weeks
Tilsley Park, Abingdon
Roman Soldiers Creation Station
Drop-in arts and crafts for families to do together in the galleries. Transform yourself into a brave Roman soldier with this centurion’s helmet to make and wear.
£1.50 per person
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Male Eating Disorders Workshop Men Get Eating Disorders Too
For professionals wanting to know more about male eating disorders.
www.mengetedstoo.co.uk/index.php/training.html / email: sam@mengetedstoo.co.uk / Tel. 07906227129
1-4pm, £50 (£25)
Oxford Mind
Drop in children’s art club and creative workshops
email: natalie@thejamfactoryoxford.com / Tel. 01865 244613
10am-1pm: drop in, £4/hour per child, ages 3-16. 2.30-4.30pm: tutored art courses, 2 days £40, 3 days £60, 5 days £80, for accompanied 9-16-yr-olds
Jam Factory (www.jamfactoryoxford.com), The Old Jam Factory, 27 Park End Street OX1 1HU; Email: contact@thejamfactoryoxford.com; Tel. 01865 244613 .
Museum trail including souvenir prize. When Alice fell down the rabbit hole who did she meet? Follow the trail round the museum to find out.
£1
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Alice in Wonderland Creation Station
Drop-in arts and crafts for families to do together in the galleries. Create a costume inspired by the characters in Alice in Wonderland.
£1.50 per person
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Fri 3rd Sep — Exhibition Listings
Exhibition of renowned contemporary British Artists including Tracey Emin, Terry Frost & Henry Moore. Extended due to popular demand. Runs until Sun 19 September 2010.
www.creativeartgallery.co.uk / email: info@creativeartgallery.co.uk / Tel. 01993 810 084
10am - 5pm
Creative Art Gallery, Woodstock (www.creativeartgallery.co.uk), 43 Oxford Street, Woodstock OX20 1TJ; Email: info@creativeartgallery.co.uk; Tel. 01993 810084; Opening hours: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm; closed Mon.
30 min audio tour through Jericho to St Sepulchre cemetery telling one story from a rich history. Runs until Sat 30 October 2010.
Free, 10.30am-4.15pm
Art Jericho (artjericho.com/), 6 King Street, Oxford OX2 6DF; Email: artjericho@hotmail.co.uk; Tel. 07709 239322.
A chance to see a selection of watercolour & oil paintings by established local artist Valerie Petts. In the teashop. Runs until Mon 4 October 2010.
www.waterperrygardens.co.uk / email: gallery@waterperrygardens.co.uk / Tel. 01844 338085
10am-4.30pm 7 days a week free
Waterperry Gardens (www.waterperrygardens.co.uk), Nr. Wheatley, Oxon. OX33 1JZ. Open: April-Oct 10-5.30; Nov-Mar 10-5; Tel. 01844 339254.
The Burial of Emperor Haile Selassie Submit review
Colourful photographs by Peter Marlow, one of the few European journalists allowed to cover the ceremony in 2000. Runs until Sun 21 November 2010.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
Childhood Innocence: Shakespeare For Children
A display to accompany performances at the Bodleian Library of A Midsummer Night's Dream by Shakespeare's Globe on Tour Runs until Sun 5 September 2010.
Free
Bodleian Library: Exhibition Room (www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/bodley/about/exhibitions), Old Schools Quadrangle, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG; Tel. 01865 277224; Opening hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm; Saturday 9am - 4.30pm; Sunday 11am - 5pm. Closed Christmas, New year and Easter Sunday..
Inhabit The Garden Cindy Jones and Jane McDonald
Drawings, prints and scultpure inspired by organic forms found in the garden Runs until Fri 17 September 2010.
www.thenorthwall.com / email: sarahlacey@thenorthwall.com / Tel. 01865 319 450
Free admission 11am- 4pm
North Wall Arts Centre (www.thenorthwall.com), South Parade, Oxford OX2 7NN; Email: sarahlacey@thenorthwall.com; Tel. 01865 319450; Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 4pm.
Royal Elephants from Mughal India
Paintings & drawings of twenty elephant subjects, dating from about 1570 to 1750, from the collection of Sir Howard Hodgkin Runs until Tue 28 September 2010.
Ashmolean Museum (www.ashmolean.org), Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PH; Email: education.service@ashmus.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 278000; Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm.
Howard Hodgkin: Time and Place
20 works spanning the last 10 years of reknowned British abstract painter's career. Runs until Sun 12 September 2010.
www.howardhodgkin.org.uk
Modern Art Oxford (MAO) (www.modernartoxford.org.uk), 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP; Email: info@modernartoxford.org.uk; Tel. 01865 722733; Opening hours: Tue & Wed: galleries, shop, café & bar open 10am-5pm. Thu, Fri & Sat: galleries open 10am-7pm, shop, café & bar open 10am-10pm. Sun: galleries, shop, café & bar open 12pm-5pm. Mon closed..
A traffic accident, a tortuous re-routing via High Wycombe, torrential rain and a recent fall all conspired to make Howard Hodgkin... read more
Explore the history of superheroes and comics from around the world. Runs until Sun 12 September 2010.
www.tomocc.org.uk
Free entry.
The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock. OX20 1SN; Tel. 01993 811456; Opening hours: Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm. Sun: 2-5pm. Mon: Closed.
One English Summer Flash of Splendour Arts
Exhibition of magical art by autistic children on the theme of high summer. All work for sale. Runs until Thu 30 September 2010.
http://weweretherenowwearehere.wordpress.com/ / email: info@flashofsplendourarts.com / Tel. 01451 860645
9am-6pm, free
Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DP; Tel. 01865 252195.
Inside The Hive David Gruetzmacher
Listen to the bees. The beautiful obsevation hives allow to contemplate undisturbed bee-colonies. Runs until Mon 27 September 2010.
www.i-bee-you.eu / email: david@i-bee-you.eu / Tel. 07976 739390
8 am - 7 pm, admission free
Christ Church Meadow
Oswald Couldrey 1882-1958 Exhibition
Exhibition of the work of Abingdon's most famous artist. Runs until Sun 10 October 2010.
The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock. OX20 1SN; Tel. 01993 811456; Opening hours: Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm. Sun: 2-5pm. Mon: Closed.
Wilfred Thesiger in Africa: A Centenary Exhibition
100 years after the renowned British traveller and writer's birth. Wide selection of photographs – many on view for the first time - and some collected objects relating to his life and travels in Africa. Accompanied by major new publication: 'Wilfred Thesiger in Africa' (released May 2010). (ends 5 June 2011) Runs until Sun 5 June 2011.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
Wilfred Thesiger was one of this country's best known explorers and travel writers of the 20th century – a life of the kind we... read more
The Pleasures & Sorrows Of Work Alain de Botton Submit review
Photographs by Richard Baker accompanied by texts from Alain de Botton's new book. Runs until Sun 5 September 2010.
www.mhs.ox.ac.uk / email: museum@mhs.ox.ac.uk
Free
Museum of the History of Science (www.mhs.ox.ac.uk), Old Ashmolean Building, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ; Tel. 01865 277280; Opening hours: 12-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-5pm Sat, 2-5pm Sun..
Beauty in every season, captured in oils and soft pastels Runs until Sun 17 October 2010.
www.cornerstone-arts.org / email: cornerstone@southoxon.gov.uk / Tel. 01235 515144
10am-6pm. Entry free
Cornerstone Arts Centre (www.cornerstone-arts.org), 25 Station Road, Didcot, OX11 7NE; Email: cornerstone@southoxon.gov.uk; Tel. 01235 515144.
A Summer Exhibition of painting by Rona. Runs until Sun 12 September 2010.
O3Gallery (www.o3gallery.co.uk), Oxford Castle, OX1 1AY; Email: info@o3gallery.co.uk; Tel. 01865 246131; Opening hours: Tue-Fri 12-5pm, Sat & Sun 11-4pm, closed Mon. Free entry.
'My Wit Was Always Working': John Aubrey And The Development Of Experimental Science
An examination of the intellectual world of the English scientific and cultural figure, John Aubrey (1626-97), one of the founding fellows of the Royal Society of London. Runs until Sun 31 October 2010.
Free entry
Bodleian Library: Exhibition Room (www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/bodley/about/exhibitions), Old Schools Quadrangle, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG; Tel. 01865 277224; Opening hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm; Saturday 9am - 4.30pm; Sunday 11am - 5pm. Closed Christmas, New year and Easter Sunday..
Encounters at John Radcliffe Notfamousyet Art Consultancy
Photo exhibition lets you peek behind the scenes of an exciting Summer Art Event. Runs until Fri 1 October 2010.
www.notfamousyet.co.uk / email: info@notfamousyet.co.uk / Tel. 01865247901
Always open to all
John Radcliffe Hospital, Link Gallery
A rare opportunity to see a selection of the finds made beneath the floorboards of the Top Gallery during the redevelopment in 1999 Runs until Sat 16 October 2010.
Museum of the History of Science (www.mhs.ox.ac.uk), Old Ashmolean Building, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ; Tel. 01865 277280; Opening hours: 12-5pm Tue-Fri, 10am-5pm Sat, 2-5pm Sun..
Exceptional fossils from Chengjiang, China Submit review
Extraordinary fossils from the Cambrian species explosion - 525 million years ago. Runs until Sun 14 November 2010.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History (www.oum.ox.ac.uk), Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PW; Tel. 01865 272970; Fax: 01865 272950; Opening hours: 12 noon - 5pm daily. Free entry..
Art At Annie's Tea Room Michele Field
Art display of Oxford canal paintings, prints & local cards. Tea & home made cakes. Parking Runs until Fri 1 October 2010.
www.britishartists.co.uk/michele_field
10am-5pm
Canal Road, Thrupp, Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 1JZ
Entangled Practice Launch Collaborative
Books morph into architecture in new site-specific installation by David Dixon. Runs until Sun 5 September 2010.
www.launchcollaborative.co.uk / email: info@launchcollaborative.co.uk
10am - 5pm, free
Art Jericho (artjericho.com/), 6 King Street, Oxford OX2 6DF; Email: artjericho@hotmail.co.uk; Tel. 07709 239322.
Richard Woods Modern Art Oxford Submit review
Launching the first in a series of new commissions for the yard at Modern Art Oxford Runs until Thu 30 September 2010.
www.modernartoxford.org.uk / email: info@modernartoxford.org.uk / Tel. 01865 722733
Free
Modern Art Oxford (MAO) (www.modernartoxford.org.uk), 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP; Email: info@modernartoxford.org.uk; Tel. 01865 722733; Opening hours: Tue & Wed: galleries, shop, café & bar open 10am-5pm. Thu, Fri & Sat: galleries open 10am-7pm, shop, café & bar open 10am-10pm. Sun: galleries, shop, café & bar open 12pm-5pm. Mon closed..
Sacred Faces - Icons In Oxford
Greek and Russian icons (normally not on view) from the Picture Gallery and Ashmolean Museum. Runs until Sun 19 December 2010.
www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery / email: gallerypr@chch.ox.ac.uk / Tel. 01865 276 172
Christ Church Picture Gallery (www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery), Christ Church (entrance via Canterbury Gate / Oriel Square) OX1 1PD; Tel. 01865 276172; Opening hours: 1 Oct - 30 Apr: Mon - Sat 10.30am-1pm & 2-4.30pm; Sun 2-4.30pm.
1 May - 30 Sep: Mon - Sat 10.30am-5pm; Sun 2-5pm.
£3/£2.
Angela Palmer's exhibition of huge primary rainforest tree stumps is on the lawn in front of the museum. The exhibition is intended to highlight the deforestation crisis. Runs until Fri 1 July 2011.
Free, visible at all times.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History (www.oum.ox.ac.uk), Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PW; Tel. 01865 272970; Fax: 01865 272950; Opening hours: 12 noon - 5pm daily. Free entry..
Walking home one late Summer’s night, it is a delight to stumble upon these tree stumps from Brazil and further afield. The roots... read more
Fri 3rd Sep — Family Events Listings
The Burial of Emperor Haile Selassie Submit review
Colourful photographs by Peter Marlow, one of the few European journalists allowed to cover the ceremony in 2000. Runs until Sun 21 November 2010.
Pitt Rivers Museum (www.prm.ox.ac.uk), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP; Email: prm@prm.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 270927; Fax: 01865 270943; Opening hours: Mon 12-4.30pm, Tue-Sun & BH 10am-4.30pm. .
Childhood Innocence: Shakespeare For Children
A display to accompany performances at the Bodleian Library of A Midsummer Night's Dream by Shakespeare's Globe on Tour Runs until Sun 5 September 2010.
Free
Bodleian Library: Exhibition Room (www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/bodley/about/exhibitions), Old Schools Quadrangle, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG; Tel. 01865 277224; Opening hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm; Saturday 9am - 4.30pm; Sunday 11am - 5pm. Closed Christmas, New year and Easter Sunday..
Explore the history of superheroes and comics from around the world. Runs until Sun 12 September 2010.
www.tomocc.org.uk
Free entry.
The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock. OX20 1SN; Tel. 01993 811456; Opening hours: Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm. Sun: 2-5pm. Mon: Closed.
10 real ales, 4 ciders, music, hog roast, dancing and BBQ!!!
www.victoriaarms.co.uk / email: Victoriaarms@wadworth.co.uk / Tel. 01865241382
The Victoria Arms (www.victoriaarms.co.uk/home.php), Mill Lane, Old Marston OX3 0QG; Email: victoriaarms@wadworth.co.uk; Tel. 01865 241382.
Pegasus will be open for bookings every afternoon before our official opening in September!
www.pegasustheatre.org.uk/Home.aspx / email: boxoffice@pegasustheatre.org.uk / Tel. 01865 812150
2pm to 5pm
Pegasus Theatre (www.pegasustheatre.org.uk), Magdalen Road OX4 1RE; Email: boxoffice@pegasustheatre.org.uk; Tel. 01865 722851; Fax: 204976.
Roman Soldiers Creation Station
Drop-in arts and crafts for families to do together in the galleries. Transform yourself into a brave Roman soldier with this centurion’s helmet to make and wear.
£1.50 per person
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Borrow a backpack to help you explore our site, free with entry.
www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk/Harcourt/obg-harcourt-intro.html / email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk / Tel. 01865 343501
Entry: adult £3.50, child free
Harcourt Arboretum, Nuneham Courtenay OX44 9PX; Email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 343501; Fax: 01865 341828.
Drop in children’s art club and creative workshops
email: natalie@thejamfactoryoxford.com / Tel. 01865 244613
10am-1pm: drop in, £4/hour per child, ages 3-16. 2.30-4.30pm: tutored art courses, 2 days £40, 3 days £60, 5 days £80, for accompanied 9-16-yr-olds
Jam Factory (www.jamfactoryoxford.com), The Old Jam Factory, 27 Park End Street OX1 1HU; Email: contact@thejamfactoryoxford.com; Tel. 01865 244613 .
Museum trail including souvenir prize. When Alice fell down the rabbit hole who did she meet? Follow the trail round the museum to find out.
£1
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
Alice in Wonderland Creation Station
Drop-in arts and crafts for families to do together in the galleries. Create a costume inspired by the characters in Alice in Wonderland.
£1.50 per person
Museum of Oxford (www.museumofoxford.org.uk), St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DZ; Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk ; Tel. 01865 252761; Fax: 01865 252555.
The Yeomen of the Guard Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company
Professional production with Oxford Castle as its backdrop.
7.30pm. £22, £33 & £44
Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford OX1 1AY; Tel. 01865 201657.
Fri 3rd Sep — Festivals, Fairs and Markets Listings
Oxford Castle Arts and Crafts Market
20 stalls selling jewellery, wire sculptures, yarns, textiles, paintings and prints.
www.oxfordcastle.com/oxford_castle_market.html / email: ocl@topgroup.co.uk / Tel. 01865 201657
free admission, 11am - 5pm
Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford OX1 1AY; Tel. 01865 201657.
The 9th Headington Beer Festival The Masons Arms
Over 45 real ales and Cider bar at the award winning pub.
email: cjmeeson@aol.com / Tel. 01865764579
5-11.30pm free
The Masons Arms (Headington Quarry) (masonsquarry.co.uk), 2 Quarry School Place, Headington, Oxford OX3 8LH; Tel. 01865 764579.
Local producers supply fresh veg, eggs, jams, cakes, plants, etc.
email: kathy.godwin@tiscali.co.uk / Tel. 07515372480
8.30am to 10.30am
The Masonic Hall, Church Green, Witney
Fri 3rd Sep — Gardens Listings
Borrow a backpack to help you explore our site, free with entry.
www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk/Harcourt/obg-harcourt-intro.html / email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk / Tel. 01865 343501
Entry: adult £3.50, child free
Harcourt Arboretum, Nuneham Courtenay OX44 9PX; Email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 343501; Fax: 01865 341828.
The Yeomen of the Guard Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company
Professional production with Oxford Castle as its backdrop.
7.30pm. £22, £33 & £44
Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford OX1 1AY; Tel. 01865 201657.
Fri 3rd Sep — Gig Listings
7.30pm. Free entry
Chester Arms (www.chesterarmsoxford.co.uk), 19 Chester Street, Oxford OX4 1SN; Tel. 01865 243203.
Powder-Pop from Daemonic favorites to off your rocks
from 9pm - free admission
The Half Moon (halfmoonoxford.com), 18 St Clements, Oxford OX4 1AB; Tel. 01865 247808.
Laid Blak Live Skylarkin' Soundsystem
DJ Wrongtom & Indecision spin Reggae, Dancehall, Hip Hop, Ska & Soul.
www.skylarkinsoundsystem.co.uk / email: skylarkinsoundsystem@gmail.com
9pm - 3am, £5, all night.
The Cellar (www.cellarmusic.co.uk), Frewin Court, off Cornmarket St.; Tel. 01865 244761 / 07769 690177.
An evening of music in The Yard
7pm, free, booking essential
Modern Art Oxford (MAO) (www.modernartoxford.org.uk), 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP; Email: info@modernartoxford.org.uk; Tel. 01865 722733.
With Ivo Neame (piano) and Tim Dawes (double bass)
8pm
The Old Parsonage Hotel (www.oldparsonage-hotel.co.uk/), 1 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6NN; Email: info@oldparsonage-hotel.co.uk; Tel. 01865 310210; Fax: 01865 311262.
Flipron Cornerstone Bar Gig Cornerstone
One of the freshest and most original bands of the last year.
www.cornerstone-arts.org/CornerstoneArtsCentreDidcot/BarGigs/38886.id / Tel. 01235 515144
7.30pm, free
Cornerstone Arts Centre (www.cornerstone-arts.org), 25 Station Road, Didcot, OX11 7NE; Email: cornerstone@southoxon.gov.uk; Tel. 01235 515144.
Shattered Dreams EP Launch Party
www.myspace.com/shattereddreams18 / email: branchy@blackberryorange.co.uk / Tel. 07530191783
8pm, £3 on door
The Jericho Tavern (www.thejericho.co.uk), 56 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AZ; Tel. 01865 311775.
Knights of Mentis, The Unforgiven, Deer Chicago Klub Kakofanney
Eclectic selection from the Klub Kak crew
www.myspace.com/klubkakofanney
8pm. £5
The Wheatsheaf, 129 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4DF; Tel. 01865 721156 .
Fri 3rd Sep — Meeting Listings
Try your hand at a variety of wargames, boardgames and card games.
www.abingdonwargames.org.uk/ / email: overlord_awc@hotmail.com
6.30-10pm £3/£1 (first 2 visits free)
Abingdon Conservative Club, Ock Street, Abingdon
Fri 3rd Sep — Music and Dance Listings
Ballet Adult Advanced Expression
Suitable for those who have trained to Intermediate/Advanced level
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956231155
12:15-1:45pm, ISTD Advanced 1 & 2 (old Intermediate and Advanced) with Karen Sellick
United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road, Risinghurst, OX3 8HW
Ballet, Tap & Modern Classes Expression
Classes for 4½ year olds upwards. Friendly, professional School.
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956 231155
4.45-5.30pm - 5-6 year olds
United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road, Risinghurst, OX3 8HW
Boys Only Dance Classes Expression
Tap, ballet and modern dance just for boys. Friendly, professional school.
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956 231155
4:15-6:00pm, 7-11 year olds / 6:00-7.45pm, 12+ year olds
United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road, Risinghurst, OX3 8HW
Best of Latin Music, free Salsa class, live percussion.
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=56222988458&ref=ts / email: andrea.cerase@bioch.ox.ac.uk / Tel. 07721 503970 (Christian)
£4/5
Camera (www.cameraoxford.co.uk/), St Ebbe's Street OX1 1PU; Email: mail@cameraoxford.co.uk; Tel. 01608 646905.
Pre-school Ballet & Tap Class Expression
Fun, imaginative pre-school movement classes, experienced & qualified teachers.
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956 231155
10.30-11.00am - Ballet for 2½; to 3 years / 11.15am-12.00pm - Ballet & Tap for 3½ to 4 years / 3.45-4.30pm - Ballet & Tap for 3½ to 4½ years
United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road, Risinghurst, OX3 8HW
Adult Ballet - Beginners Class Kirsty Forbes School of Dance
Ballet for beginners, fun & friendly class!
email: misskirsty@ntlworld.com / Tel. 07802 531459
Friday Mornings 10am-11 £5.50
New Marston Pastoral Centre, Jack Straws Lane, Marston, Oxford, OX3 0DL
Tango Argentino Oxford Tango Argentino
Music to dance to presented by 'DJ' Haya & 'DJ' Katerina de la Rosa 8 to 11:30pm
www.Oxfordtango.com / email: learn@Oxfordtango.co.uk / Tel. 01865 721667
8:00pm, £5
Women's Institute Hall (Botley), North Hinksey Lane, Oxford OX2 0LT.
Ballet - Adult Beginners Expression
Suitable for complete beginners, relaxed friendly class.
www.expressiondance.co.uk / email: info@expressiondance.co.uk / Tel. 07956231155
7.45-8.45pm
United Reformed Church, Collinwood Road, Risinghurst, OX3 8HW
For women wanting to learn Street / Urban Dance. Builds up confidence & keeps you fit!
email: hannahsully6@hotmail.com / Tel. 07717 488440
6:15 - 7:15pm, £4 per class
Headington Community Centre, Gladstone Road, Headington OX3 8LL.
Fri 3rd Sep — Pubs and Clubs Listings
Latin, funk and Afrobeat
The Brickworks, 182 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UE; Tel. 01865 245999.
Pub Quiz & Raffle Oxford WDM Group
Quiz / raffle at Isis Farmhouse. Usual quiz and bonus ‘development round’!
http://groups.wdm.org.uk/oxford / email: oxwdm@phonecoop.coop / Tel. 01295 259377
8pm. £5 per team of 6.
The Isis Farmhouse, Haystacks Corner, The Towing Path, Iffley Lock, Oxford OX4 4EL; Email: enquiries@theisis.co.uk; Tel. 01865 243854, 07973 801297.
Beer Festival The Victoria Arms
10 real ales, 4 ciders, music, hog roast, dancing, and a BBQ!!!!!
www.victoriaarms.co.uk / email: victoriaarms@wadworth.co.uk / Tel. 01865 241382
The Victoria Arms (www.victoriaarms.co.uk/home.php), Mill Lane, Old Marston OX3 0QG; Email: victoriaarms@wadworth.co.uk; Tel. 01865 241382.
Funk, soul boogie and R&B
10.30pm-2.30am. £2
The Bullingdon Arms, 162 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE; Tel. 01865 244516.
Roots and reggae club night
8pm-12.30am. Free entry before 9pm, £2 after.
East Oxford Community Centre (www.eocc.co.uk), 44b Princes Street (corner of Cowley Rd), Oxford OX4 1DD; Email: east_oxford_cc@yahoo.co.uk; Tel. 01865 792168.
Fri 3rd Sep — Skills, Games and Volunteering Listings
For women wanting to learn Street / Urban Dance. Builds up confidence & keeps you fit!
email: hannahsully6@hotmail.com / Tel. 07717 488440
6:15 - 7:15pm, £4 per class
Headington Community Centre, Gladstone Road, Headington OX3 8LL.
Drop in children’s art club and creative workshops
email: natalie@thejamfactoryoxford.com / Tel. 01865 244613
10am-1pm: drop in, £4/hour per child, ages 3-16. 2.30-4.30pm: tutored art courses, 2 days £40, 3 days £60, 5 days £80, for accompanied 9-16-yr-olds
Jam Factory (www.jamfactoryoxford.com), The Old Jam Factory, 27 Park End Street OX1 1HU; Email: contact@thejamfactoryoxford.com; Tel. 01865 244613 .
Fri 3rd Sep — Sports and Fitness Listings
Boxing Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
2 - 3.30pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Tiger Kung Fu Classic Tiger Kung Fu Oxford
Friendly Qi Gong and martial arts classes for all levels.
www.classictigerkungfu.co.uk
6-7pm (Qi Gong); 7-8pm (Kung Fu); student discount available, all welcome
Oxford University Club (www.club.ox.ac.uk/), Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3SZ; Email: reception@club.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 271044.
Judo Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
5 - 6pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Oxford Ju Jitsu (Atado) Far Eastern Club - circa 50 yrs
16 yrs and over. Martial arts incorporating techniques from various other styles.
www.atado.co.uk / email: members@atado.co.uk / Tel. 07881 520203
Improvers, 8-10pm. £3 per session.
South Oxford Community Centre, Lake Street, Oxford OX1 4RP.
Aerobics/ Pilates/ Step/ Yoga AJactive (Anginette Barton)
Fitness classes for all levels of ability. Pay as you go, no prebooking required.
www.ajactive.co.uk / email: enquiries@ajactive.co.uk / Tel. 07796 053703
10am Bums & Tums
Rose Hill Primary School
Muay Thai Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
12.30 - 2.15pm, 3.30 - 5pm, 7.30 - 9.30pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Learn a fun new skill and transform your body shape! Beginners welcome!
email: info@polepositiondancefitness.com / Tel. 07806 971 408
8 - 9pm
Pole Position Dance & Fitness Studio, Greenwood Estate, Bicester, OX26 2NL
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Oxford Martial Arts Academy
£1.90 per class. First class(es), to decide if you like it, free!
6 - 7.30pm
Oxford Martial Arts Academy (www.omaa.org.uk), 381 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2BS; Email: info@omaa.org.uk; Tel. 01865 774998.
Pole Dancing Fitness Course SOLL Leisure
Pole Dancing Exercise Course
www.soll-leisure.co.uk / email: info@soll-leisure.co.uk / Tel. 01235 766201 or 01367 241755
7pm, £70 per course
Tilsley Park, Abingdon. Wantage Leisure Centre, Faringdon Leisure Centre, Willowbrook Leisure Centre, Didcot
Pilates Anna Reid MCSP MSc MACP
Pilates by Chartered Physiotherapist. Booking essential via email or phone.
www.annareidphysio.co.uk / email: universityclubpilates@googlemail.com / Tel. 07824 337826
12.15pm mixed ability, 1.15pm advanced
Oxford University Club (www.club.ox.ac.uk/), Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3SZ; Email: reception@club.ox.ac.uk; Tel. 01865 271044.
Swimming Club For Adults Member of Thames Valley RLSS
Pisces Adult Swimming and Life Saving, friendly non-competitive club.
email: meg@udriveracing.co.uk / Tel. 01865 765696
8-9pm, £3.50 per session
Barton Pool (www.oxford.gov.uk/PageRender/decLP/Barton_Pool_occw.htm), Waynflete Road, Barton, Oxford OX3 8GA; Tel. 01865 467290.
Karate for ages 5+. Mixed abilities; family classes (parents join in). See website for info.
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=118463373632 / email: senseimarka@aol.com / Tel. 0797 1556 313
Hook Norton Memorial Hall, 4-6.15pm
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Ashtanga Yoga Ashtanga Yoga Oxford
Traditional Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga classes suitable for all
www.ashtangayogaoxford.org / email: manu@ashtangayogaoxford.org / Tel. 07805953421
6.30am-9am, from £7
Yoga Garden, Behind Cibo's (on the right), South Parade, Summertown.
Aerobics/ Pilates/ Step/ Yoga AJactive (Anginette Barton)
Fitness classes for all levels of ability. Pay as you go, no prebooking required.
www.ajactive.co.uk / email: enquiries@ajactive.co.uk / Tel. 07796 053703
5 - 6pm Yoga.
Millbrook House, Milton Park
Emil Wendel, world-famous yogi.
www.beyond-the-asana.com / email: macdonaldreynell@ntlworld.com / Tel. 01865 421234
6.30-8.30pm, £24
Summertown Church Hall
Hatha Yoga (all Levels) Jenny Blyth
Balance, strength and flexibility to enhance your wellbeing in mind and body.
email: jennyblyth@btconnect.com / Tel. 07798 526 252
9-10.30 am, £8
Yoga Garden, Behind Cibo's (on the right), South Parade, Summertown.
For women wanting to learn Street / Urban Dance. Builds up confidence & keeps you fit!
email: hannahsully6@hotmail.com / Tel. 07717 488440
6:15 - 7:15pm, £4 per class
Headington Community Centre, Gladstone Road, Headington OX3 8LL.
Muay Thai & M.m.a Free Session OXFORD MASTER ALEMAO CAMP
One Month free trial at Oxford Master Alemao Camp http:www.oxmac.co.uk
www.oxmac.co.uk / email: info@oxmac.co.uk / Tel. 07540261131
12;30and 20pm /from £3.00 ph
Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre, Pegasus Road, Blackbird Leys OX4 6JL; Tel. 01865 467020.
Fri 3rd Sep — Theatre Listings
Stay Stacy Makishi Submit review
Film noir collides with Pet Rescue in this hilarious examination of co-dependence, malicious domination and the subversion of the natural order.
7.30pm. £10/£8
Burton Taylor Studio (www.burtontaylor.co.uk), Gloucester Street, (between Beaumont Street and Gloucester Green), Oxford OX1 2BN; Tel. 01865 305305.
The Yeomen of the Guard Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company
Professional production with Oxford Castle as its backdrop.
7.30pm. £22, £33 & £44
Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford OX1 1AY; Tel. 01865 201657.
Romeo + Juliet Creation Theatre
Outdoor Shakespeare from Oxford's resident company.
7pm. £8.50 - £28
The Amphitheatre of Saïd Business School (www.sbs.ox.ac.uk), Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HP; Tel. 01865 766266 (Creation Theatre).
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Fri 3rd Sep — Worship Listings
Weekly Friday Salat Al-jumu'ah Muslim Education Centre Oxford
Friday Muslim Congregational Prayers in a modern English congregation.
www.meco.org.uk / email: info@meco.org.uk / Tel. 01865 766032
1pm. All men & women welcome
St Michael & All Angels Church Hall (Summertown), Corner of Banbury & Portland Rds, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7EZ.
