The Universe is vast and mysterious, containing all of space, matter, energy and time (including you!)

Explore the universe with this exciting breakdancing workshop for children aged 7-11: push against the Earth with your own hands and feet to explore the identity of home and our neighbour planets, and understand why they all are so different!

This workshop gives a brief overview of our Solar System and what makes it special via the medium of breakdancing, led by local break dancer and space scientist Mona as part of IF Oxfords Science and Ideas Festival.

The Museum is accessible for wheelchair users and baby carriers. There is step-free, level entry access to the Town Hall is via the entrance closest to Carfax (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift and lift to the basement level. Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor, before entering the Museum. Please contact the Museum team if you'd like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on our website: https://museumofoxford.org/plan-your-vis...

Photo consent: Please be aware that photographs will be taken at this event for use in marketing. If you (or a member of your group) would prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of staff know during the event.

Take a journey through the fantastic and drastic world of plastic! Get creative together in a fun, interactive experience for the whole family, led by the Akademi dance company.
All ages and abilities are welcome to this workshop: absolutely no experience is needed, just enthusiasm and energy!
Sessions last for one hour and being at 11.00am and 1.00pm

Co-promoted by OCM, ¡Muevete! and Oxford Salsa Society.

Get ready for the fiery sounds and irresistible grooves of Cuban timba. You'll warm up with vintage Cuban tunes from Ran Kan Kan, before going wild with Eliane Correa & La Evolución Orchestra.

The ticket price includes a free salsa class with Oxford Salsa Society at the start of the evening. The bar will be open. Please note that under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.

Caliente!

Ran Kan Kan, Oxford’s 20 piece Cubanista dance band, and Cuban dance teacher, Ariel Rios, bring the warmth and sounds of Havana to Oxford, for an evening of live Cuban music for you to dance to.

Ran Kan Kan play funky mambos, and foot-tapping and lyrical son montuno from the golden years of Cuban big bands.

The night kicks off at 8pm with a Cuban dance class led by the charismatic and talented Cuban dancer and DJ, Ariel Rios, who will get you in the mood to shake your stuff Cuban-style, and keep it caliente on the dance floor, spinning tasty Latin and salsa tunes through to midnight.

Schedule
Doors open 7:30pm

DJ and dance class from 8pm

Band from 9pm

Audiences: See new dance work and give feedback.

Dancers: Try out your works-in-progress in a safe space. Interested? Email: oxford.dance.forum@gmail.com

This hilarious new dance-fuelled comedy follows burger bar employees, Natalie and Kyle, as they fall in love with Northern Soul. Trouble is, Natalie and Kyle are not that soulful!

But long after a weekender in Skegness our star-crossed lovers can’t wait for the next all nighter in Blackpool. Out on the floor they are in a world of their own, far away from egg muffins and deep fried chicken. But as the north levels up Natalie and Kyle’s life takes a downturn, and they find themselves steered by music which was a failure the first time round, where has it come from and what does it mean?

It’s all about living for now, as Nat and Kyle realise that Time Will Pass You By! So spread the talc and polish your brogues, we are staying up all weekend!

Multi award winning playwright John Godber has been a fan of Northern Soul since 1972. Here the author of the iconic BOUNCERS helps keep the faith with a nod to Frank Wilson!

Do I love you; indeed I do!

Welcome to the café at the Old Fire Station! On Mondays we are closed to the public, but open for artists and creative people to come and work. There’s free desk space with WiFi, tea & coffee and plug sockets for you to use.

Talking quietly is fine. This is a relaxed, welcoming space. Someone will come to show you where everything is.

Occasionally there may be maintenance taking place, on air conditioning or coffee machines. If this is going to happen we will warn you in advance.

Bookable slots are 9.30am – 12.00pm, and 2.15pm – 4.30pm. You can book in for both slots in one day, but must please leave the cafe between 12-2.15pm as the cafe will be used by Crisis during this time. You are welcome to bring your own food. Whatever your creative practice, you’re welcome here.

If you book a slot and no longer need it, please email tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk to cancel your booking.

Any questions? Email alexandra.coke@oldfirestation.org.uk. Want to hear about more opportunities as they arise? Join our artist mailing list.

Small tables
Book a table to work by yourself or in a pair.

Larger tables
Book for a group of up to 5 people to have a quiet meeting.

Access
Access to the café is step-free, and there are two accessible toilets in the building.