Things to do in Oxford this weekend: March 4-6

To take the guessing work out of what’s happening locally, we’ve put together a list of some of the best events and activities to keep you occupied.

You can also take a look at Oxford Mail’s Local Events listings to stay in the loop.

What's on in Oxford this weekend?

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Friday, March 4

Intimacies, after Vallaton

Paul Majek and Sam Spencer present ‘Intimacies, after Vallotton’, an art exhibition to celebrate the Swiss artist Félix Vallotton exposed the private lives of the aristocracy.

The exhibit is free to visit, opens on Friday evening and runs until April 16.

Start time: 6pm-8pm

Location: Arts At The Old Fire Station, Oxfordshire

Funhouse Comedy Club - Comedy Night in Banbury

Join us @BanburyUnitedFC for a laughter packed night on Friday March 4th with @a_tweety_bird Sean Percival@goodkidscomedy and Compere @nikcoppin Still a few tickets here, get them now before they're all gone: https://t.co/QErQy1Tozo pic.twitter.com/BVz4WZ89H9

— Funhouse comedy (@funhousecomedy) February 28, 2022

Nik Coppin is comparing the evening when Banbury Utd FC plays hosts to some very funny comedians. 

Headling the event is Andrew Bird (appearances include The Russell Howard Hour, Michael McIntyre's recent arena tour, Rhod Gilbert and Lee Hurst).

Your advance £10 ticket will also include comedy from comedian and scriptwriter Sean Percival and Good Kids.

Purchase your ticket here.

Start time: 7pm doors, 8pm show

Location: The Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium Station approach, Oxfordshire, OX16 5AB

Saturday, March 5

Saturday Story Makers

Saturday Story Makers is a monthly story-themed session for children 8-12.

Each 1-hour session costs £10 and Saturday's story is Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves.

You can purchase tickets here.

Start time: 11am

Location: 42 Pembroke Street, Oxfordshire, OX1 1BP

Friction 

Friction is a multi-award-winning electronic artist coming to the O2 Academy in Oxford this weekend. 

Tickets start from £12.50 and can be purchased here.

Start time: 11pm

Location: O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Rd, Oxford

Sunday, March 6

Trash Boat

The rock band Trash Boat is coming to the Bullingdon on Sunday. 

Tickets start from £14.30 and you can listen to its new album 'Don't You Feel Amazing' now.

Buy your tickets here.

Start time: 7pm 

Location: The Bullingdon, 162 Cowley Rd, Oxford