Film, Madame Bovary, to be shot in Oxford soon. Casting for "Emma". Looking for a "smoulderer", dark, youngish, possibly French. Email Me
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OSJ Proms at the Ashmolean Ashmolean Museum
Sun 11 Aug: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Iron Man 3 [12A] (2D) Vue Cinema
Fri 24 May: 12.15, 3.15, 6.15, 10.30pm
Star Trek Into Darkness [12A] (3D) Vue Cinema
Fri 24 May: 8.45pm
Gary Colman: Grind
Book by Thu, 23 May
(Starts Fri, 24 May)
Magic Quill Theatre Oxford 1 year anniversary open mic night
Book by Thu, 23 May
(Starts Fri, 24 May)
Splendiferous African Animals
Book by Fri, 24 May
(Starts Sat, 25 May)
Some Funny
Book by Fri, 24 May
(Starts Wed, 22 May)
Walk Leader Training
Book by Fri, 24 May
(Starts Wed, 12 June)
WOOD Festival: Once again, Wood Festival proves that small is beautiful. It's a bit like...read more
An Inspector Calls: Time has been good to J.B. Priestley’s magnificent piece of socialist polemic,...read more
An Inspector Calls: JB Priestly's critique of I'm-all-right-Jack individualism, in which a...read more
WNO's Autumn Season 2007: La CenerentolaThe overture starts up. Immediately the audience are plunged into the...read more (16 November 2007)
Country / Bluegrass
8pm
The Bullingdon Arms, 162 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE, Open til midnight most days, 2am Fridays & Saturdays and maybe Thursdays
Maestro of psychedelic madness
9pm Free
James Street Tavern, 47-48 James Street, Oxford OX4 1EU, Sun-Wed 12-11.30pm; Thu 12pm-12.30am; Fri & Sat 12pm-2am
Hosted by Lee Davies
8.30pm. Free entry
The Cape of Good Hope, 1 Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1EA, Mon-Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-10.30pm
Alt-pop
7pm
O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE, From as early as 6.30pm to as late as 4am, daily
Rock / punk
8pm £5
The Wheatsheaf, 129 High Street, Oxford OX1 4DF, Mon-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 12pm-10.30pm
Tribute to 70s soul legends "The Stylistics"
9pm £10
Joe's Bar & Grill, 260 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7DX
1st Open mic night at the Marsh Harrier Pub
7:30pm free entry
Marsh Harrier, 40 Marsh Road, Temple Cowley, Oxford OX4 2HH
No need to book!
Popular covers
9pm. Free
Café Tarifa, 56-60 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1JB, From 4pm weekdays, all day at weekends
If you like Acoustic guitars & Originality with a twist of Alternative then come on down.
21.00 - 23.00 Free
LJ (Love Jericho), 30 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AA, Mon - Sun: 16.30 - 01.00
Email Me 01864 424631
No need to book!
The music of Thomas "Fats" Waller
8.30pm £10
Zelda's Jazz Room at The Comrades Club, Newbury Street, Wantage, Oxon OX12 8DJ
Reading from recent and Selected Poems (advance paperback copies available)
7pm £5 (free to students)
Woodstock Methodist Church
woodstockbookshop.co.uk Email Me 01993 812760
Booking advised by 21 May 2013
8pm
The Bullingdon Arms, 162 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE, Open til midnight most days, 2am Fridays & Saturdays and maybe Thursdays
“The young rock band S.F.M. are arriving in Oxford in may for a couple of gigs. The four expats, living in Spain, but appearing...read more
Bring your instrument and jam along with house band
8pm Free
The Jack Russell, 21 Salford Road, Marston OX30RX, weekdays 11am - 2.30pm and 6pm - 11pm; Sat 11am - 11pm; Sun 12 noon - 11pm
Funk, groove and jazz music live at The James Street Tavern
9.00pm till late Free
James Street Tavern, 47-48 James Street, Oxford OX4 1EU, Sun-Wed 12-11.30pm; Thu 12pm-12.30am; Fri & Sat 12pm-2am
Homegrown Oxfordshire acoustic goodness
8.30pm. Free entry
The Cape of Good Hope, 1 Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1EA, Mon-Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-10.30pm
Indie-rock
7pm £16
O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE, From as early as 6.30pm to as late as 4am, daily
Hip-hop / slam poetry
7pm £10
O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE, From as early as 6.30pm to as late as 4am, daily
Jazz trumpeter and saxophonist accompanied by The Spin Trio
8.15pm. £9, £7 (conc), £6 (student)
The Wheatsheaf, 129 High Street, Oxford OX1 4DF, Mon-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 12pm-10.30pm
spinjazz.com 07711 671647
“They say great jazz is like sex for the brain. Tonight there was no awkward edge-of-dance-floor jiggling, just nodding...read more
Acoustic set in downstairs bar
8.30pm. Free
The Wheatsheaf, 129 High Street, Oxford OX1 4DF, Mon-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 12pm-10.30pm
Tribute to 70s soul legends "The Stylistics"
9pm £10
Joe's Bar & Grill, 260 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7DX
A beautiful summer evening in a stunning bedouin tent by the river
7.30-11pm £6 (adv), £7 (otd)
The Perch, Binsey Lane, Binsey, Oxford OX2 0NG, Mon - Sat 12 - 11pm; Sun 12 - 10pm.
Weekly open music, poetry and song session
9pm / Free
The Half Moon, 18 St Clements, Oxford OX4 1AB, Mon-Fri 12noon - 12.30am Sat & Sun 12.30pm - 2.30am
“The legendary Sparky's Flying Circus is one of the best and funniest nights out and it's free!From musicians (guitar, flute, violin...read more
Oxford's unique performance space for music, poetry, story and song
8pm £5/£6
East Oxford Community Centre, 44b Princes Street (corner of Cowley Rd), Oxford OX4 1HU
“A unique venue in Oxford. A quiet, generous audience, and a fascinating plethora of acts. General standard: pretty high to occasionaly...read more
Mike Maddams hosts this popular evening of musical talents. All musicians welcome
8.30pm - 11.00pm Free
Red Lion (Eynsham), The Square, Eynsham OX29 4HW
Email Me 07976619979
Performance and poetry wrenched from the outskirts of language by city writers
7-9pm £5, £4 (concs)
Modern Art Oxford, 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP, Closed Mon. Tue & Wed: 10am-5pm. Thu, Fri & Sat: 10am-10pm. Sun: 12pm-5pm.
1980 concert movie of Wings, directed by Paul McCartney.
8.30pm
Celebrating artistic ethnic diversity and culture. Poets, writers & musicians.
8pm - 10.30pm Free
Truck Store, 101 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1HU
Veteran rock drummer
7pm £6
The Bullingdon Arms, 162 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE, Open til midnight most days, 2am Fridays & Saturdays and maybe Thursdays
Psychedelic electro
8pm £5
The Port Mahon, 82 St Clements, Oxford OX4 1AW, Mon-Thu 4-11pm, Fri 4pm-1am, Sat '1 hour before kick off' - 1am, Sun '1 hour before kick off' - 10.30pm.
Stories and Q&A with Anthrax guitarist
7pm £15
O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE, From as early as 6.30pm to as late as 4am, daily
Funk-rock
8pm £3
The Wheatsheaf, 129 High Street, Oxford OX1 4DF, Mon-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 12pm-10.30pm
Rockabilly
10pm Free
The Duke's Cut, 1 Park End St, Oxford OX1 1HH, Mon – Thu 12pm – 11pm, Fri & Sat 12pm – 12am, Sun 12pm – 10:30pm
All welcome
8.30pm £2
The White House (formerly Folly Bridge Inn), 38 Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4PD
Critically-acclaimed improv comedy, as part of the Oxford Fringe 2013.
8:30pm-9:30pm £8 / £7 conc.
The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ
underthefringe.com Email Me 07708873622
Booking advised by 24 May 2013 Book tickets
Best deadpan act since Jack Dee - GQ. Part of the 2013 Oxford Fringe.
10m-11pm £7 / £6 conc.
The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ
underthefringe.com Email Me 07708 873622
Booking advised by 23 May 2013 Book tickets
Folk
7.30pm £8, £7 (concs)
Modern Art Oxford, 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP, Closed Mon. Tue & Wed: 10am-5pm. Thu, Fri & Sat: 10am-10pm. Sun: 12pm-5pm.
Local country rockers launching new album 'Murmurations'
6pm Free
Truck Store, 101 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1HU
Pete plays popular covers by request including Eagles, Elton John, Kinks and much more
9.00pm - 12.00am FREE
The Red Lion Pub, Eynsham
Email Me 07976619979
Blues, jump jive, rock'n'roll and boogie lively mix of covers & original pieces
8.30pm - 11.00pm Free
The Trout Inn Faringdon Road Lechlade GL7 3HA
The 2012 Oxford Fringe sell-out hit return with a new show for all the family.
7.00pm-7.45pm £8 / £7 conc.
The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ
underthefringe.com Email Me 07708 873622
Booking advised by 30 May 2013 Book tickets
With comedians Maureen Younger and Geoff Schumann and DJ Sidney Gabbidon
10.30pm-2.30am £6 before 11pm, £8 after
The Bullingdon Arms, 162 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE, Open til midnight most days, 2am Fridays & Saturdays and maybe Thursdays
Grunge
7.30pm
The Bullingdon Arms, 162 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE, Open til midnight most days, 2am Fridays & Saturdays and maybe Thursdays
Church Of The Heavy metal night
5-11pm
The Cellar, Frewin Court, off Cornmarket St, Open til 3am Mon - Sat, til 2am on Sunday
Devilishly Oom-Pah Reggae and Perniciously Ping-Pong Pop
9pm free
James Street Tavern, 47-48 James Street, Oxford OX4 1EU, Sun-Wed 12-11.30pm; Thu 12pm-12.30am; Fri & Sat 12pm-2am
A variety show with various acts such as In Your Honour, and Children of the Sun
7.30pm £5, £4 in advance
The Port Mahon, 82 St Clements, Oxford OX4 1AW, Mon-Thu 4-11pm, Fri 4pm-1am, Sat '1 hour before kick off' - 1am, Sun '1 hour before kick off' - 10.30pm.
Booking advised by 24 May 2013 Book tickets
Skeletor metal night
7pm. £7 (adv), £9 (otd)
O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE, From as early as 6.30pm to as late as 4am, daily
"Funked-up- mathcore"
8.20pm £3.50
The Wheatsheaf, 129 High Street, Oxford OX1 4DF, Mon-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 12pm-10.30pm
Emo-folk duo
7.30pm £8
The Jericho Tavern, 56 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AE, 11-11 during the week. 11-12 Fri and Sat.
With Beard Of Destiny, Purple May & JT
8pm Free
The Honey Pot, 8 Hollybush Row, Oxford OX1 1JH, Mon-Thu 12-2pm, 5pm-12am; Fri 12-2pm, 5pm-1am; Sat 7pm-1am
Rock covers
9pm Free
Cricketers Arms, Cowley, 102 Temple Road, Oxford OX4 2EZ, Sun-Thu 12pm-12am, Fri & Sat 12pm-1am. Children welcome until 9.30pm. Under 18s must be accompanied
Critically-acclaimed improv comedy, as part of the Oxford Fringe 2013.
7:00pm-8:00pm & 10:00pm-11:00pm £8 / £7 conc.
The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ
underthefringe.com Email Me 07708873622
Booking advised by 24 May 2013 Book tickets
Stand-up comedy
7.15pm £14.50
The Glee Club, 3 Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford OX1 2EW, Doors 7.15pm, latest entry 8pm
“I've never been to a Glee club before. Normally when I go to see stand up, it's someone I'm already a fan of (or at...read more
8pm to 10pm Free
Café Aloha, 11 The Square, Botley, Oxford OX2 9LH, Kitchen opening hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 9.30pm, Saturday 9am - 9.30pm with live entertainment. Closed Sundays.
facebook.com Email Me 01865 792696
Country & Western
8.30pm £5
Headington Conservative Club, 60 Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7BZ
Music for everyone from Soul & Motown right up to Modern.
9 - 11.30pm Free
The Bowyer Arms Foxborough Road , Radley OX14 3AE
laurencemusic.co.uk 01235 523452
Blues, jump jive, rock'n'roll & boogie, a lively mix of covers and originals
8pm - 11pm Free
The Old Court Bridge St Witney OX28 1DA
The 2012 Oxford Fringe sell-out hit return with a new show for all the family.
5.45pm-6.30pm £8 / £7 conc.
The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ
underthefringe.com Email Me 07708 873622
Booking advised by 30 May 2013 Book tickets
Come join the fun every Sunday - hosted by Chris Padmore. All welcome.
8pm, Free
The Old Bookbinder's, 17-18 Victor Street, Oxford OX2 6BT, Monday: 6pm-11pm Tuesday - Thursday: 4pm-12midnight Friday & Saturday: 12noon-12midnight Sunday: 4pm-11pm
Former Westlife singer
7pm
O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE, From as early as 6.30pm to as late as 4am, daily
Metal
8pm £5
The Wheatsheaf, 129 High Street, Oxford OX1 4DF, Mon-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 12pm-10.30pm
With Brigitte Beraha (vocals), Ross Stanley (piano) & Tim Dawes (double bass)
5pm-7.30pm Free
Quod, 92-94 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BN, 12 noon - 11pm
A mix of Irish folk and other genres led by the legendary Mick Henry. Open session, all welcome.
8pm. Free entry Free
The Half Moon, 18 St Clements, Oxford OX4 1AB, Mon-Fri 12noon - 12.30am Sat & Sun 12.30pm - 2.30am
As part of his UK tour, Theo will be playing in this relaxed and intimate venue.
8:15pm £8/ £5 conc
Jam Factory, The Old Jam Factory, 27 Park End Street OX1 1HU
The Harcourt Open Arms Mic.
8pm - late, free
The Harcourt Arms, Jericho, Cranham Terrace, Jericho, Oxford OX2 6DG, 12-2 every lunchtime, 5.30-11pm Mon-Thu, 5.30-12am Fri + Sat, 7-11pm Sun
theharcourtarms.co.uk Email Me 01865 429462
Long sunday lunches with jazz and very good food. Free Entry. 3 to 5pm.
3 to 5pm Free
The Crown, 59a Cornmarket Street, Oxford OX1 3HB, Daily 10am - midnight
oxfordjazzkitchen.com Email Me 1865 256047
No need to book!
Blues
8pm. £12
The Bullingdon Arms, 162 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE, Open til midnight most days, 2am Fridays & Saturdays and maybe Thursdays
Open Mic Night every Monday from 8pm sign up at the bar.
8pm onwards
Far From The Madding Crowd, Friar's Entry, (off Magdalen St), Oxford OX1 2BY, Mon - Wed: 11.30am - 11pm; Thu - Sat 11.30am - midnight; Sun 12 noon - 10.30pm
maddingcrowd.co.uk 01865 240900
Informal ukulele workshop session. All levels welcome
7.30-10pm. £5 (first session free)
The Port Mahon, 82 St Clements, Oxford OX4 1AW, Mon-Thu 4-11pm, Fri 4pm-1am, Sat '1 hour before kick off' - 1am, Sun '1 hour before kick off' - 10.30pm.
Blues
8pm. £12
The Jericho Tavern, 56 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AE, 11-11 during the week. 11-12 Fri and Sat.
“How excellent it was to catch up with Leburn - formerly of the Flowing Well in Sunningwell. Performing at the Monday Blues'...read more
Multi-award-winning master of the one-liner. Part of the 2013 Oxford Fringe.
8.30pm-9.30pm £7 / £6 conc.
The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ
underthefringe.com Email Me 07708 873622
Booking advised by 26 May 2013 Book tickets
Oxford's own comedy 'Psychic' returns. Part of the 2013 Oxford Fringe.
7:00pm-8:00pm £8 / £7 conc.
The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ
underthefringe.com Email Me 07708873622
Booking advised by 31 May 2013 Book tickets
“Rob Bailey has returned to Oxford with his show The Columbo of Mumbo Jumbo. In many ways this show is the comedic version of Stephen...read more
The May edition of Mild Friends Comedy Club with headliner Mae Martin (as seen on TV)
8pm £4
The Library Pub, 182 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE, Every day 4pm - midnight
Live jazz plus DJs playing r'n'b, funk and soul
9.30pm-midnight. DJ set till 2am. Free entry
The Bullingdon Arms, 162 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE, Open til midnight most days, 2am Fridays & Saturdays and maybe Thursdays
Gypsy folk
9pm-3am £5 before 12, £6 after
The Cellar, Frewin Court, off Cornmarket St, Open til 3am Mon - Sat, til 2am on Sunday
Open mic night hosted by Sparky, The Dangerous Poet. Music, poetry, comedy, song and all forms of entertainment welcome
8.30pm. Free entry
James Street Tavern, 47-48 James Street, Oxford OX4 1EU, Sun-Wed 12-11.30pm; Thu 12pm-12.30am; Fri & Sat 12pm-2am
Regular night (every fortnight in term) showcasing the best new comedy from across Oxford University. Stand-up, sketches, music and more.
9pm £2
The Wheatsheaf, 129 High Street, Oxford OX1 4DF, Mon-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 12pm-10.30pm
Live music from Belle and The Boy
8.30pm Free
Café Tarifa, 56-60 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1JB, From 4pm weekdays, all day at weekends
Oxford's own comedy 'Psychic' returns. Part of the 2013 Oxford Fringe.
8:30pm-9:30pm £8 / £7 conc.
The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ
underthefringe.com Email Me 07708873622
Booking advised by 31 May 2013 Book tickets
“Rob Bailey has returned to Oxford with his show The Columbo of Mumbo Jumbo. In many ways this show is the comedic version of Stephen...read more
With Alan Barnes (saxophone) and Dave Newton (keyboard)
7.45-10pm £10
Albion Beatnik Bookstore, 34 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AA, Mon - Tue: 11am -8pm, Wed - Sat: 11am - 11pm, Sun: 2pm - 5pm
Jazz
8pm £10 (includes £5 off meal)
The Big Bang Sausage Restaurant, 42 Oxford Castle Quarter, Oxford OX1 1AY
Vibrant, unaccompanied 4-part American psalmody - beginners welcome!
7.30-9.30pm
New Road Baptist Church, Bonn Square, Oxford OX11LQ
oxfordsacredharp.org Email Me 01865 865773
