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For Black History Month, Urban Roots at 322 N.E. Second takes us back in time with texts and narratives related to African and African-American history, exchanged from generation to generation.

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Phil Bacharach
Most global news surrounding Iran concerns its nuclear capabilities and its nutjob leader, but fans of international cinema know there is much more to the Asian republic.

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Eight local artists were invited to explore how their elementary-aged children (or younger, God bless ’em) impacted their art. Somehow, those creative parents were able to find the time, and the results can be seen at In Your Eye Gallery, 3005-A Paseo. To be shown through April 29, Legacy begins with a reception from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday. Admission is free. Call 525-2161 or visit inyoureyegallery.com.

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Drink martinis! Eat food! Hear live music! Win prizes! And oh, yeah: Raise money for the arts in central Oklahoma! Allied Arts’ annual Artini fundraiser is from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday at Farmers Public Market, 311 S. Klein, with original, local art up for silent auction. Tickets are $65-$75. Call 278-8944 or visit alliedartini.com.

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Oklahoma Gazette invites you to an evening of free psychedelic pop, as Texas-based band Sundress rocks Opolis, 113 in Norman, at 9 p.m. Friday. Also on the bill are Oklahoma’s own The Pretty Black Chains. Admission is free, in case the mention in the first line didn’t sink in. Call 820-0951 or visit opolis.org.

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Called a classical artist “for the iPod generation,” Alpin Hong is a pianist like no other, bringing stunning technique and — gasp! — a sense of humor to his performances. The modern-day Pied Piper lets his fingers do the talking at 7 p.m Friday at Oklahoma City Community College, 7777 S. May. Tickets are $10-$20. Call 682-7576 or visit occc.edu.

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Can’t make it to Broadway? At 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic brings it to you, at Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker. Wicked Divas is a sampler of showstopping tunes from Wicked, Titanic, Gypsy, Ragtime and Carmen, belted out by two Wicked stars, Julia Murney and Alli Mauzey. Tickets are $15- $65. Call 842-5387 or visit okcphilharmonic.org.

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Whether you loved prom, hated prom, didn’t go to prom, or were doused in pig blood at prom, methinks you’ll, like, totally flip for New Wave Prom. Beginning 8 p.m. Friday at Blue Note Lounge, 2408 N. Robinson, the Oklahoma Victory Dolls roller derby fundraiser features ’80s tunes from DJ Ferris O’Brien and prizes for the king and queen. Admission is $5. Visit oklahomavictorydolls.com.

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