The Hotlist: First Week
The Tab’s Culture Eds pick this week’s top five unmissable events
Rainbow Shark EP Launch
What? The boys of Rainbow Shark are playing a special gig at The Wheatsheaf with Timmy Two Legs. The first 20 through the door will receive a free copy of the record
Why? Listen to their sound here.
When? Tuesday, 8pm
Where? The Wheatsheaf, 129 High Street
How much? £5
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Oxford Hub House Party Weekend
What? Last year’s shindig drew in big crowds and this year they’ve brought in Dot’s Funk Odyssey to get the people going. There’ll be live comedy, food and the talents of Vladhimir Woodham and Steph McGillivray.
When? Friday 18th; 8:30pm
Where? Oxford Hub, above the Turl Street Kitchen, 16 – 17 Turl Street
How much? £2 entry
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Professor David Nutt Talk
What? ‘The current laws on drugs and alcohol – ineffective, dishonest and unethical?’ Controversial ex-advisor to the Department of Health, Professor Nutt makes the case for drug legalisation.
When? Friday 18th; 4.00-5.30pm
Where? Ryle Room, Radcliffe Humanities, OX2 6GG
How much? Free
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Free lunch at the Old Fire Station
What? Oxfordshire Waste Partnership are giving away 500 free lunches cooked with food that would otherwise have gone to landfill. They’re rustling up a vegetable curry cooked with food donated by Food Direct.
When? Thursday 17th; 12-2pm
Where? The Old Fire Station
How much? Free
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Taste Of The Tropics from ACKHI
What? ACKHI (African and African-Caribbean Kultural Heritage Initiative) are laying on a feast at their lunchtime pop-up restaurant. The menu should include Jerk Chicken, Curry Goat, Dumplins and Fried Plantains. Delicious and nutritious.
When? Wednesday 16th; 1-3pm
Where? Room A, B Block, East Oxford Community Centre, 44B Princes Street, (off Cowley Road), Oxford OX4 1HU
How much? £1-5.50 for food
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