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Top Picks
Rainy Day Picks This Weekend
11–12 July Near Commonleys
Not every listing gets a golden ticket
We check the usual frankly silly number of local websites, then look for events that feel rainy-day friendly: cinemas, theatres, talks, workshops, galleries, concerts, cosy venues, and anything less likely to involve standing in a muddy field making brave weather noises.
Happening Saturday 11 July to Sunday 12 July.
Picked for Commonleys, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.
Our 10 picks near Commonleys
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2Day rover ticket and classic cream tea
at Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway Volunteers
28 June (sold out), 12 July (sold out), 13 September 2026
9.2 milesSun 12 Jul
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4Free! (worth double-checking)Ebru for Beginners Workshop (Turkish Marbling)
Join our Ebru for Beginners Workshop (Turkish Marbling) class at Cornerstone Arts Didcot! Credit to Melek Ali Oglou for the images. Minimum age: suitable for children, but all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times Free to attend, but booking encouraged as spaces are limited Ebru, or Marbling Art, is a traditional Turkish art form that involves creating colourful patterns on water, which are then transferred onto paper. These patterns often include flowers, lattice designs, and symbolic motifs such as crescents and moons. Join this interactive workshop to create your own beautiful, marbled patterns using this traditional technique. Once dry, you can take your artwork home.
20 milesSat 11 Jul
5Free! (worth double-checking)African Drumming Workshop
Join our African Drumming Workshop class at Cornerstone Arts Didcot! Join Kato from Oxford Drum School for a fun, hands-on African drumming workshop. Learn traditional rhythms, develop your musical skills and experience the joy of making music together. Suitable for a range of ages and abilities, these energetic sessions are free to attend, but advance booking is essential. The workshops are free, but reservations are necessary as spaces are limited. Parents/carers must stay with children throughout. Session 1: 10.10am–10.55am (School Years 1–3) Session 2: 11.15am–12pm (School Years 1–3) Session 3: 12.45pm–1.45pm (School Years 4–6) Session 4: 2pm–3pm (School Years 7+)
20 milesSat 11 Jul
6Eddie Martin Blues Trio
at Jazz at the Tavern - formerly Taphouse
Widely known as "The Ambassador of British Blues," Eddie Martin is a multi-award-winning musician and a resident legend at The Old Duke. With over 17 acclaimed albums, Eddie is a master of the rack-harmonica and slide guitar, delivering a powerhouse performance that has earned him BBC Radio 2 sessions and the title of Best Solo Artist at the European Blues Awards.
17.1 milesSun 12 Jul
7Pokémon Pitch Black Build & Battle Prerelease WEEK 2
https://licklist.s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images/original/000/000/083/125/219-SJRggF1qCt0ASavv.jpgPokémon Pitch Black Build & Battle Prerelease WEEK 2 Saturday 11 July 202610:30am Registration11am startTHIS IS A TICKET TO PLAY THE EVENT, NOT TO PURCHASE PRODUCTEach player will receive a kit which includes 4 boosters and a structure deck to edit for play.Casual tournament. 3 rounds, best of 3, additional boosters awarded for completing all
18 milesSat 11 Jul
8Star Wars Unlimited: Ashes Of The Empire Prerelease
https://licklist.s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images/original/000/000/083/125/235-uJeAtzllIyku0eZq.jpegStar Wars Unlimited: Ashes Of The Empire Prerelease Saturday 11 July 202611am Registration11:30am Start1 deck building round3 rounds of swiss pairingsPack per round win or a pack for no wins£30 a headKickstart your Ashes of the Empire collection with a Prerelease Box! Inside, you’ll find 6 booster packs and enough materials for you launch into the game’s eighth
18 milesSat 11 Jul£30
9Pokémon Pitch Black Build & Battle Prerelease WEEK 2
https://licklist.s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images/original/000/000/083/125/219-SJRggF1qCt0ASavv.jpgPokémon Pitch Black Build & Battle Prerelease WEEK 2 Saturday 11 July 202610:30am Registration11am startTHIS IS A TICKET TO PLAY THE EVENT, NOT TO PURCHASE PRODUCTEach player will receive a kit which includes 4 boosters and a structure deck to edit for play.Casual tournament. 3 rounds, best of 3, additional boosters awarded for completing all
18 milesSat 11 Jul11:30
10Star Wars Unlimited: Ashes Of The Empire Prerelease
https://licklist.s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images/original/000/000/083/125/235-uJeAtzllIyku0eZq.jpegStar Wars Unlimited: Ashes Of The Empire Prerelease Saturday 11 July 202611am Registration11:30am Start1 deck building round3 rounds of swiss pairingsPack per round win or a pack for no wins£30 a headKickstart your Ashes of the Empire collection with a Prerelease Box! Inside, you’ll find 6 booster packs and enough materials for you launch into the game’s eighth
18 milesSat 11 Jul12:30£30
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