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Welcome to This Week In Oxford

Stronger Together Oxford Volunteering: Start your week giving back. Shifts are open for Recycling Sorting at Environmental Services (7:00 AM) and animal care at the Animal Resource Center.
Community Yin Yoga: Slow down and reconnect at The Powerhouse. A portion of the proceeds goes to Love Packs.
The Enchanted Page Society Book Club: Circle and Square Brewing is hosting the first convening of this romantasy-centric book club at 6:00 PM.
Elin Hilderbrand Signing (SOLD OUT):If you snagged a ticket, head to Off Square Books from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM for her The Thoroughbreds tour.

SouthTalks - Reclaiming the Legacy:Head to the Barnard Observatory Tupelo Room at the University to hear Stephanie Thayer discuss turning a dark past into faith and family.
Oxford Community Market: Head to the Old Armory Pavilion from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM to shop local produce, homemade foods, and artisanal products.
Junior League Spirit Night:Grab dinner for a good cause at El Charro Cocina & Cantina on Sisk Avenue to support the Junior League.

Mid-Town Farmers Market: Grab some fresh, local goods early at 709 N Lamar Blvd from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Distribution Day Prep: Volunteer through Stronger Together Oxford at the Springfield Food Pantry to help prep food bags for families in need.
Storytime: Bring the kids to Square Books Jr. at 10:00 AM.
Chardonnay Event:Unwind with a tasting at The Sipp on South Lamar starting at 5:30 PM.
Author Event:Sebastian Barry in conversation with Ace Atkins for The Newer World at Off Square Books at 5:30 PM.

SouthTalks - Lawrence Guyot Jr.:Chris Danielson discusses the life of the atypical activist at the Barnard Observatory Tupelo Room.
Thacker Mountain Radio Hour:Head over to The Powerhouse at 6:00 PM for live radio and a reading by Jim Shepard (The Queen of Bad Influences).
Ole Miss Women's Soccer: Pack the Ole Miss Soccer Stadium! The Rebels are hosting Vanderbilt under the lights. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM.

Jeffie Brewer Artist Talk & Ribbon Cutting:Join the UM Museum for an artist talk followed by a ribbon-cutting for their new "Squirrel on a log" sculpture.
Where a Star is Born:The Lounge at Tom Beckbe is hosting a special event with exciting news and film screening reveals for the upcoming 24th Annual Oxford Film Festival.
Dinner in the Dahlias: Experience the magic of the dahlia field in full bloom with an al fresco farm-to-table dining experience at Fudgetown Farm.
Teacher Appreciation Night: Square Books Jr. is celebrating our local educators with raffles and giveaways from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
Gavin Adcock Live: "The Day I Hang It Up Tour" comes to the SJB Pavilion at Ole Miss. Doors open for the 7:00 PM show.
Kody Harrell: Catch live music late-night at Rhythm & Rye.

2026 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb: Head to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium to climb 110 flights of stairs honoring the 343 firefighters who died on Sept. 11. Check-in begins at 7:00 AM. Proceeds support the Firefighter Community Fund.
Mid-Town Farmers Market: Stock up for the weekend at 709 N Lamar Blvd from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Weekend Volunteering: Stronger Together Oxford still has spots at the Animal Resource Center for your Saturday morning.
Pickleball for a Purpose: Hit the courts at the Oxford Park Commission at 9:00 AM for a tournament benefiting St. Jude.
Storytime: Square Books Jr. is back with Saturday morning reading at 10:00 AM.
Ole Miss Football (Away Game): The Rebels take on the Florida Gators down in Gainesville. Kickoff is at 2:30 PM (CST) — find your favorite spot in town for a watch party!
Anubis Improv - Half & Half: Need a laugh? The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council brings you local improv comedy tonight.
Late Night Music: Johnny Mullenax takes the stage at Proud Larry's at 9:00 PM.

Ole Miss Women's Soccer: Finish off your weekend cheering on the Rebs as they host Texas at the Ole Miss Soccer Stadium. Kickoff is at 1:00 PM.