Indie Oxford events: 14 things to do in Oxfordshire June 2024
Summer is here and even if the weather isn’t behaving, Indie Oxford members have got some incredible events lined up for you come rain or shine.
From tasty food to awesome gigs, exciting exhibitions to fun festivals, there is something for everyone.
We hope you enjoy spending time enjoying the indie scene in Oxfordshire, supporting small businesses and meeting people from the community.
Here’s Independent Oxford’s fourteen top tips for things to do in Oxfordshire this June. >>
OXFORD COMEDY FESTIVAL
Oxford Festival Fringe Preview Comedy Festival will take place from 28 June to 28 July at venues across Oxford. This month-long festival will see over 50 acts previewing their Edinburgh Fringe shows, and will featuring some of the best and boldest comedy voices in the UK.
Venues include Tap Social Movement, The White House by Tap Social, and Trinity College.
DIVINE SCHISM: RHODRI DAVIES
Rhodri Davies is immersed in the worlds of improvisation, musical experimentation, composition and contemporary classical performance. He plays harp, electric harp, live-electronics and builds wind, water, ice, dry ice and fire harp installations and has released seven solo albums.
Oxford Art Market
Art markets take place every last weekend of the month, showcasing the talent of local artists and helping to build the creative community in Oxford.
Next market: 29 & 30 June, 11 am – 5 pm at James St. Tavern, OX4.
MARVELOUS SUSPENSION OF DISBELIEF | REBECCA SWAINSTON
The exhibition invites you to leave all your troubles at the door and enter the world of artist Rebecca Swainston, as she takes us on a magical journey, take a leap of faith and come in…
13 June to 6 July at Sarah Wiseman Gallery, OX2.
The private view and Q&A with the artist will be held on 13 June, 6-8 pm.
Drawing Club… Idioms
A fun and approachable opportunity to liberate your creativity through mark-making. Open to everyone; beginners, enthusiasts and artists alike!
Each session will have a focus, but by no means is this a class. Get distracted, make mistakes, collaborate and start again. Free to attend – booking in advance is essential.
Saturday 1 June, 5-6pm at the Old Fire Station.
“Tetiten Swarane Tandur: Hear the Seeds Sing”
Fusion Arts Oxford is proud to present Tetitan Swarane Tandur – “Hear the Seeds Sing,” an immersive art exhibition in collaboration with Soboman Artspace 219 from Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The exhibition, which will take place during Great Big Green Week, delves into pressing global issues such as climate change and food security, using art as a powerful medium to provoke thought and inspire action.
8 – 16 June, 11am – 6pm (closed Mondays and Tuesdays) at Fusion Arts, Gloucester Green.
The exhibition is presented with a series of events including workshops, dinners, tours and performances.
Author Evenings at Mostly Books
Queer Writers Panel on Friday 7 June, 6.30 pm.
Claire Daverley in conversation on Thursday 13 June, 6.30 pm.
An evening with Reverend Richard Coles on Saturday 22 June, 7 pm.
Tickets range from £10 to £28, some include signed books.
INDIE OXFORD SUMMER PARTY
Head to the Indie Oxford events page to see what else is happening in the indie network.
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