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With a new album, book, tequila and cigar to promote, politically feisty singer-songwriter Kinky Friedman returns to town on his BiPolar World Tour: A Fact-Finding Mission. Speaking of facts, doors open at 7 p.m. Sunday at The Blue Door, 2805 N. McKinley. Acoustic guitarist Brian Molnar opens the show. Tickets are $30-$35. Call 524-0738 or visit bluedoorokc.com.

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• Kinky Friedman interview      

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Contemporary Christian artists Sanctus Real, Sidewalk Prophets and pictured Dara Maclean headline the nationwide Acoustic Christmas Tour, which kicks off in the 405. The concert runs from 7 to 9:15 p.m. Thursday at Bethany First Church of the Nazarene, 6789 N.W. 39th. Tickets are $15-$40. Visit acousticchristmastour.com.

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Local artist Denise Duong returns to JRB Art at The Elms, 2810 N. Walker, with Hello, Goodbye, Hello, Goodbye ..., an exhibition of her narrative paintings. On display through Nov. 30, the works are divided into four parts, one of which comprises paintings set in the Dust Bowl. Admission is free. Call 528-6336 or visit jrbartgallery.com.

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• Dust to dust: The latest film by acclaimed documentarian Ken Burns chronicles a dark, dusty chapter in Oklahoma history

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Big changes afoot for the 13th annual Turkey Trot: No longer is the race held Thanksgiving morning. Instead, the event kicks off at 7 a.m. Friday, so runners can zoom off all that gravy. Taking off from the Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno, are a 5K run, a 1-mile Wobble Run and a 200-yard children’s run, all benefiting charity, with games and activities afterward. Call 840-1359 or visit oklahomacityturkeytrot.org.

Friday

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While Mom stresses about stuffing various things into a bird’s behind and whatnot, why not escape? From 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thanksgiving morning, Skate Galaxy, 5800 N.W. 36th, hosts a free Skate Jam. Or come back later for Skate Your Turkey Off, from 6 to 10 p.m. for $10, skate rental included. Call 605-2758 or visit skategalaxyokc.com.

Thursday

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• Roll on: Not just something Americans did in the fabled ‘good ol’ days,’ roller skating remains a fun way to stay active

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Breaking box-office records worldwide, The Intouchables is not about Eliot Ness and Al Capone. Instead, the critically acclaimed French dramedy is about a wealthy quadriplegic and his poor caregiver, and it screens at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch. Tickets are $5-$8. Call 236-3100 or visit okcmoa.com.

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It’s metalcore madness Tuesday night at The Conservatory, 8911 N. Western, with a lineup of five — count ’em, five — headliners: Unearth, Born of Osiris, The Contortionist, Wolves at the Gate and pictured Obey the Brave. As if that weren’t enough, Gohma opens. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15-$17. Call 607-4805 or visit conservatoryokc.com.

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Dreaming of a White Christmas? Just like the ones you used to know? You’re in luck! Based on the beloved 1954 movie, the Irving Berlin musical begins a run at Sooner Theatre, 101 E. Main in Norman, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, through Dec. 9. Tickets are $15- $23. Call 321-9600 or visit soonertheatre.org.

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For the 11th year, the Norman Ballet Company presents The Oklahoma Nutcracker, which sets the Tchaikovsky classic in the Overholser Mansion. Featuring guest dancers from the Tulsa Ballet, the production is set for 3 p.m. Sunday at the Nancy O’Brian Center for the Performing Arts, 1809 Stubbeman in Norman. Tickets are $20. Call 866-966-1777 or visit ticketstorm.com.

Sunday

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Grammy-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis is one cool MF. To support its current album, Four MFs Playin’ Tunes, his quartet appears Thursday on the stage of Armstrong Auditorium, 14400 S. Bryant in Edmond. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., the MFs (sorry, we love that) will play a mix of jazz classics and original compositions. Tickets are $42-$94. Call 285-1010 or visit armstrongauditorium.org.

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Don’t you wish dreams could be recorded? Alexis Gideon arguably comes closest with his stop-motion animation video opera series, Video Musics III: Floating Oceans. The visionary artist will perform live music as his images unfold at 7 p.m. Thursday at Mainsite Contemporary Art, 122 E. Main in Norman. A reception and Q-and-A follow, so prepare to ask, “WTF?” Admission is $5. Call 360-1162 or visit mainsite-art.com.

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With work ranging from the vampiric 30 Days of Night to the award-winning Sweets: A New Orleans Crime Story, comics scribe and artist Kody Chamberlain will sign copies of his floppies and graphic novels from 2:30 to 4 p.m. today at New World Comics, 6219 N. Meridian. Call 721-7634 or visit newworldcomics.net.

Wednesday

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How bad do you need your Edward? Twi-hards can prove their mettle at Thursday’s Ultimate Twilight Marathon. Beginning at 10:45 a.m., Harkins Bricktown 16, 150 E. Reno, will show all four previous films in The Twilight Saga, leading up to the 10 p.m. premiere of Breaking Dawn — Part 2. Admission is $30, which gets you popcorn, soda and other goodies. Visit harkinstheatres.com.

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Guys, at 6 p.m. Thursday, you have a good excuse to stare: The Oklahoma Showgirls will strut their considerable stuff in a revue to benefit the Wounded Warriors Project, a nonprofit aiding severely injured service members of our military. Bonus: Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar are also on the program at Twin Hills Golf and Country Club, 3401 N.E. 36th. Admission is $100. Call 427-2431 or visit ticketstorm.com.

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All-you-can-eat chili! And now that we have your attention, here are the deets for the fifth annual Chili Bowl fundraiser: from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at the University of Oklahoma’s Lightwell Gallery, 520 Parrington Oval in Norman. The chili is $8, unless you want to keep the studentmade ceramic bowl, in which case your total is $15. Call 325-2691 or visit art.ou.edu.

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