11 Things To Do In Oxford: February 2024
Hooray, we’ve made it to February! There’s a fab selection of events from indies across Oxfordshire this month including wine tasting, journaling, dance and even drag bingo.
Here’s Independent Oxford’s top tips for things to do in Oxfordshire this February. >>
SPINNING RING WORKSHOP
Join Amy Surman at The Maker Space to learn how to make a sterling silver spinning ring in this 6 hour silversmithing workshop.
Made from sterling silver learn how to size the ring, cut, file, texture, form, solder, shape and polish to a professional finish.
11th February 10:00 – 16:00
ASHKAN SEPAHVAND: SEEKING FOR STORY
Ashkan Sepahvand, artist and Dphil student at the Ruskin School of Art, presents his film, Seeking for Story at Modern Art Oxford.
Seeking for Story is a film about how an archive embodies modes of encounter. The archive contains stories written by Ali Mirdrekvandi, a Luri peasant-labourer, and documents his unexpected friendship with John Hemming, a British lieutenant, during the Allied Occupation of Iran in WW2. Now in the Bodleian Libraries, the archive promises both a curse and a gift.
22nd February 18:30 -20:00
ELLY GRIFFITHS IN CONVERSATION
Mostly Books welcome acclaimed crime author Elly Griffiths to Trinity Church to discuss her latest book, The Last Word, a twisty mystery that reintroduces the glorious characters made famous in the bestselling The Postscript Murders.
3rd February 13:00
DRAG BINGO
Tap Social in Botley is the host venue, as the worlds of bingo and drag entertainment come together like never before.
An unforgettable evening of fabulous fun and bingo excitement hosted by the most glamorous drag acts in town! Get ready to strut your stuff, dab your way to victory, and experience a night filled with laughter, glitz, and fantastic prizes. With three unique games of bingo each night, there’s no shortage of chances to win and enjoy the magic of drag entertainment.
8th February 19:30
WINE TASTING
Enjoy an evening at The Chester, specialist wine merchant, Welch & Co will share a selection of eight wonderful wines.
Canapés will be provided throughout and the ticket price includes a bottle of your favourite wine.
11th February 19:00 – 22:00
CLIMATE EMOTIONS WORKSHOP
How do people respond emotionally to the climate and nature crises that is being experienced?
Join the Oxfordshire Climate Cafes team at the OFS Cafe for this 45 minute interactive workshop. Explore a range of climate emotions including grief, fear and anger. Discuss strategies for managing such feelings in daily lives and take away some useful materials afterwards.
4th February 14:30
MEET UP
Head to the Indie Oxford events page to see what else is happening in the indie network.
Planning on attending one of these events? A great way to support local indies is by sharing their posts online and leaving reviews on Google and Facebook. Also, be sure to use #indieoxford on Instagram.
