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Make your own ice-cream !
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(Starts Tue, 28 May)
Plane Crazy
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Parlons Français!
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Muggled Mirror Paintings
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Mike Wozniak: Take The Hit
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Star Trek Into Darkness [12A]: I've been a trekkie for a long time. I love the sunlit world of classic Trek,...read more
The Great Gatsby [12A]: If you read the lines "always try to see the best in people" and "just...read more
The Seagull: When Chekov premiered The Seagull on the 17th of October 1896 at the Alexadriskey...read more
The Merchant of Venice: This adaptation is utterly ridiculous....read more (19 July 2006)
Come join the fun every Sunday - hosted by Chris Padmore. All welcome.
8pm
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
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, 27 Park End Street, Oxford 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
www.theharcourtarms.co.uk Email Me 01865 429462
Come along and have a laugh, at our Karaoke /Disco night at The Jolly Postboys
7.30 0.00
The Jolly Postboys, 22 Florence Park Road, Oxford OX4 3PH
No need to book!
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
www.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
www.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
www.underthefringe.com/oxford 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
www.underthefringe.com/oxford 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
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
www.underthefringe.com/oxford 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
www.oxfordsacredharp.org Email Me 01865 865773
An evening of Galician folk music
8pm. 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
Indie-pop
8pm £5
The Wheatsheaf, 129 High Street, Oxford OX1 4DF, Mon-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 12pm-10.30pm
Indie rock
8pm £6
The Jericho Tavern, 56 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AE, 11-11 during the week. 11-12 Fri and Sat.
Jazz
8.45pm Free
The Half Moon, 18 St Clements, Oxford OX4 1AB, Mon-Fri 12noon - 12.30am Sat & Sun 12.30pm - 2.30am
1st Open mic night at the Marsh Harrier Pub
7:30pm free entry
Marsh Harrier, 40 Marsh Road, Temple Cowley, Oxford OX4 2HH
www.themarshharrier.com Email Me
No need to book!
Popular covers
9pm. Free
Café Tarifa, 56-60 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1JB, From 4pm weekdays, all day at weekends
Chapondo's hit show comes to the UK. Part of the 2013 Oxford Fringe.
7pm-8pm £7 / £6 conc.
The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ
www.underthefringe.com/oxford Email Me 07708 873622
Booking advised by 28 May 2013 Book tickets
Just could be the new comedy hero - Time Out. Part of the 2013 Oxford Fringe.
10.00pm-11.00pm £7 / £6 conc.
The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ
www.underthefringe.com/oxford Email Me 07708 873622
Booking advised by 28 May 2013 Book tickets
Live trad & swing jazz with guest trumpeter Alan Gresty
8.30pm Free
The Lamb Inn, Wantage, 59 Mill Street, Wantage, Oxon OX12 9AB
If you like Jazz and you want an elegant venue to enjoy it in 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!
A night of acoustic music at the Library Pub with George Chopping, Ben Walker, Tamara PB
19:30pm £3
The Library Pub, 182 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE, Every day 4pm - midnight
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
www.underthefringe.com/oxford Email Me 07708 873622
Booking advised by 30 May 2013 Book tickets
Dan I & Spanners bring heavy dubwise vibrations on their own sound system.
8pm-1am £3
The Bullingdon Arms, 162 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE, Open til midnight most days, 2am Fridays & Saturdays and maybe Thursdays
Local artists unplugged
7pm. £5
The Bullingdon Arms, 162 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE, Open til midnight most days, 2am Fridays & Saturdays and maybe Thursdays
Homegrown Oxfordshire acoustic goodness
8.30pm Free
The Cape of Good Hope, 1 Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1EA, Mon-Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-10.30pm
Live music from local experimental duo plus short film on recording of their album
8pm 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.
3-piece harmony vocal X-Factor finalists
7pm £17.50
O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE, From as early as 6.30pm to as late as 4am, daily
Jazz saxophonist
8.15pm. £10, £7 (conc), £6 (student)
The Wheatsheaf, 129 High Street, Oxford OX1 4DF, Mon-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 12pm-10.30pm
www.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
Soul-blues
8pm £5
The Jericho Tavern, 56 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AE, 11-11 during the week. 11-12 Fri and Sat.
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
Jazz duo Jan Steele (tenor sax) and Janet Sherbourne (piano). Free!
6.30 to 8.30pm Free
Giraffe, 71 George St, Oxford OX1 2BQ, Mon-Fri 8am-11pm, Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 9am-10.30pm
01865 201030
No need to book!
Chortle Best Newcomer Award 2012. Part of the 2013 Oxford Fringe.
8.30pm-9.30pm £7 / £6 conc.
The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ
www.underthefringe.com/oxford Email Me 07708 873622
Booking advised by 29 May 2013 Book tickets
Oxford's unique performance space for music, poetry, story and song
8pm £6 (£5)
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
Folk vocal harmony trio with breathtaking music
Doors 7:30pm, £10
Unicorn Theatre, Abingdon, Checker Walk, Abingdon OX14 3HZ
www.folkattheunicorn.co.uk Email Me
Come along and enjoy this night of musical talent hosted by Mike Maddams.
8.30pm - 11.00pm FREE
The Red Lion Pub, Eynsham
Email Me 07976619979
150-strong international dance company with live music.
5pm Free
Oxford Castle Quarter, New Road, Oxford OX1 1AY
The 2012 Oxford Fringe sell-out hit return with a new show for all the family.
7.15pm-8pm £8 / £7 conc.
The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ
www.underthefringe.com/oxford Email Me 07708 873622
Booking advised by 30 May 2013 Book tickets
Shane Meadows directs documentary of the comeback heroes. Premiere event live via satellite plus Q&A with Shane Meadows.
7.30pm
Shane Meadows directs documentary of the comeback heroes. Premiere event live via satellite.
7.30pm
Alt-country duo
7.30pm £12 (adv), £14 (otd)
The Bullingdon Arms, 162 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE, Open til midnight most days, 2am Fridays & Saturdays and maybe Thursdays
Country / Bluegrass
8pm Free
James Street Tavern, 47-48 James Street, Oxford OX4 1EU, Sun-Wed 12-11.30pm; Thu 12pm-12.30am; Fri & Sat 12pm-2am
Comedy group the Dead Secrets will make up sketches based entirely on audience suggestions
7.30 pm £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.
www.thedeadsecrets.com Email Me
Bluegrass, folk
8pm £6
The Wheatsheaf, 129 High Street, Oxford OX1 4DF, Mon-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 12pm-10.30pm
US soul singer
8pm £10
The Jericho Tavern, 56 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AE, 11-11 during the week. 11-12 Fri and Sat.
Devilishly Oom-Pah Reggae and Perniciously Ping-Pong Pop.
free admission, 9.30pm.
The Half Moon, 18 St Clements, Oxford OX4 1AB, Mon-Fri 12noon - 12.30am Sat & Sun 12.30pm - 2.30am
All welcome
8.30pm £2
The White House (formerly Folly Bridge Inn), 38 Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4PD
'One of the boldest new voices' - The Guardian. Part of the 2013 Oxford Fringe.
10pm-11pm £7 / £6 conc.
The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ
www.underthefringe.com/oxford Email Me 07708 873622
Booking advised by 30 May 2013 Book tickets
The sketch comedy stars and Oxford favourites. Part of the 2013 Oxford Fringe.
8.30pm-9.30pm £8 / £7 conc.
The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ
www.underthefringe.com/oxford Email Me 07708 873622
Booking advised by 31 May 2013 Book tickets
Delicious Plums: An Evening of hand-picked performances of dance, music and painting. In association with Siobhan Davies Dance
7.00-10.30pm, free
Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2PH, Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm
150-strong international dance company with live music.
5pm Free
Oxford Castle Quarter, New Road, Oxford OX1 1AY
The 2012 Oxford Fringe sell-out hit return with a new show for all the family.
7.15pm-8pm £8 / £7 conc.
The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ
www.underthefringe.com/oxford Email Me 07708 873622
Booking advised by 30 May 2013 Book tickets
Top quality Celtic harp, fiddle, stringed instruments, female/male vocals. Trad and cont.
7.30pm £10 (£8)
St Lawrence Hall, WEST WYCOMBE, HP14 3AP
www.moonrakers.net Email Me 01628 483597
Church Of The Heavy metal night
7-10.30pm
The Cellar, Frewin Court, off Cornmarket St, Open til 3am Mon - Sat, til 2am on Sunday
Local swamp rock veterans
8pm Free
James Street Tavern, 47-48 James Street, Oxford OX4 1EU, Sun-Wed 12-11.30pm; Thu 12pm-12.30am; Fri & Sat 12pm-2am
Stand-up comedy night hosted by Al Cowie
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.
US post-hardcore group celebrating 10 years
7pm £10
O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE, From as early as 6.30pm to as late as 4am, daily
Doom metal, rock & punk
8pm £5
The Wheatsheaf, 129 High Street, Oxford OX1 4DF, Mon-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 12pm-10.30pm
Local young bands and artists
7pm. £3 (adv), £4 (otd)
Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Road, Oxford OX4 1RE
The German Comedy Ambassador and star of Radio 4 pays a diplomatic trip to Oxford.
7.30pm-9.30pm £15
The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ
www.underthefringe.com/oxford Email Me 07708 873622
Booking advised by 31 May 2013 Book tickets
An hour-long extravaganza of stand-up and comedy songs. Oxford Fringe 2013.
10:00pm-11:00pm £7 / £6 conc.
The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ
www.underthefringe.com/oxford Email Me 07708873622
Booking advised by 07 Jun 2013 Book tickets
The sketch comedy stars and Oxford favourites. Part of the 2013 Oxford Fringe.
5.30pm-6.30pm £8 / £7 conc.
The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ
www.underthefringe.com/oxford Email Me 07708 873622
Booking advised by 31 May 2013 Book tickets
Oxford's own comedy 'Psychic' returns. Part of the 2013 Oxford Fringe.
4:00pm-5:00pm £8 / £7 conc.
The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ
www.underthefringe.com/oxford 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
Reflective, tender, haunting and funny poetry reading. At Oxford Fringe 2013.
7pm-9.15pm £4, £2.50 conc.
Art Jericho, 6 King Street, Oxford OX2 6DF, Opening hours vary, but are often Wed-Sat 11am – 5pm (or by appointment) and Sun 1-5pm.
No need to book!
“Oxford Stanza read to a capacity audience at the delightful Art Jericho gallery. John Elinger's latest collection is based...read more
Stand-up comedy.
7.15pm £14.50 (£5)
The Glee Club, 3 Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford OX1 2EW, Doors 7.15pm, latest entry 8pm
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
The SGB will play two full sets at Botley's loveliest cafe / venue.
8:30pm Free entry
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.
www.reverbnation.com/thatscottfella Email Me 07738920904
They're a covers band with a difference! Come and see for yourselves.
9.00pm - 12.00am FREE
The Red Lion Pub, Eynsham
Email Me 07976619979
150-strong international dance company with live music.
5pm Free
Oxford Castle Quarter, New Road, Oxford OX1 1AY
Local bands, visual artists, storytelling, food & drink at Oxford Fringe 2013.
2:00pm-11:00pm Donation (suggested £5)
East Oxford Community Centre, 44b Princes Street (corner of Cowley Rd), Oxford OX4 1HU
No need to book!
The Chadlington Beer Festival - 21 ales, live music, family fun, BBQ & hog roast
noon to 11pm £10 (non-beer drinkers free)
Memorial Hall, Chapel Road, Chadlington, OX7 3NA
www.chadlingtonbeerfestival.com Email Me
Harp, fiddle, stringed instruments, female/male vocals. Trad & contemp.
7.30pm, £10 (£8)
Christ Church, Chesham, HP5 1PY
www.moonrakers.net Email Me 01865 769206
