Fairport Convention
Oxford Playhouse, 21st January
The originators of British folk-rock start their UK tour in Oxford, playing old favourites and material from their new album Festival Bell. 7:30, tickets £20
http://www.oxfordplayhouse.com/show/?eventid=2061
Record + CD fair
Town Hall, 21st January
For those still clinging to their antiquated ideas of physical music ownership, this fair offers the perfect opportunity to top up your collections. 10am-3:30pm
http://www.oxford.gov.uk/PageRender/decTH/Events_Special_Events_Offers_occw.htm
Nigel Kennedy
Oxford New Theatre, 22nd January
Violin virtuoso Nigel Kennedy performs his own unique take on Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and marks the world premiere of his new composition The Four Elements. 7:30pm, tickets £35-£45
http://www.atgtickets.com/Nigel-Kennedy-Tickets/245/1218/
Birdsong
BBC1, 22nd January
The two-parter based on Sebastian Faulks’ novel begins as two lovers are both brought together and torn apart by the Second World War. Stars Eddie Redmayne and Clemence Poesy. 9pm-10:25 pm
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/9025386/Birdsong-BBC-One-preview.html
Sunday Roast
The Cellar, 22nd January
The classic indie clubnight hosts its last event (for now) featuring Haiku Salute, Red Shoe Diaries and King of Cats. Cakes and board games also avilable
Doors 8pm, £4 entry
http://www.facebook.com/events/279666538757305/
Luke Wright
Corpus Christi Auditorium, 25th January
The performance poet Luke Wright gives a reading of new material. See next week’s Cherwell for an interview. 7:30. £3 for Oxford Poetry Society members; £5 for nonmembers
http://www.facebook.com/events/173503452757846/
