Festivals/Fairs Paseo First Friday Gallery WalkJune 5, 6-9pm, Paseo Arts District thepaseo.org Bluegrass, BBQ & BrewsJune 6, 10am-6pm, OKC Boathouse Districtriversportokc.org deadCenter Film FestivalJune 10-14, Downtown OKC Read the OG cover storydeadcenterfilm.org Braum’s Affair of the HeartJune 12–14, State Fair Parkokcsummeraoth.com Soonercon 34June 19-21, Embassy Suites Norman Hotel & Conference Center soonercon.com Juneteenth on the […]
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Pride Guide
From parades and downtown festivals to art markets, drag performances, and family-friendly gatherings, Pride Month brings a full calendar of celebrations to Oklahoma City throughout June. Whether you’re looking to honor LGBTQ+ history, support local artists, connect with community organizations, or simply join the festivities, there are events happening all month long across the metro. […]
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OG Picks – May
ROUTE 66 CELEBRATIONS Capital Cruise ExpoMay 28 & 29 – Expo Squarevisittulsa.com Tulsa’s Route 66 Capital CruiseMay 30, Cars roll out at 8amvisittulsa.com Kickin’ It On Route 66: OKC Centennial CelebrationMay 30, 4-10pm – Scissortail Parkscissortailpark.org The Children’s Entrepreneur Market at the Bethany Route 66 FestivalMay 23, 10am Downtown Bethanykidsmarkets.com Kids Markets at the Route […]
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Sip & Stroll returns to OKC Zoo for adults-only nights
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is bringing back its adults-only Sip & Stroll series for a seventh year, with six Friday night events scheduled in May and June. The 21+ event gives guests after-hours access to the zoo from 6 to 10 p.m. on May 8, 15 and 22, and June 12, 19 […]
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Make Way for the Continental Coliseum
Last week, the city grabbed a shovel and said, “let’s get loud”. In other words, ground is officially broken on the $900 million Continental Coliseum, future home of the Oklahoma City Thunder — who are sitting atop the NBA as the regular season winds down (even surviving a recent winning streak snap by Boston.) The new […]
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Heads up, downtown drivers
Street closures are rolling in ahead of the Festival of the Arts, with impacts running April 10 through May 4 around Bicentennial Park. The festival itself takes place April 23–26, nestled between Civic Center Music Hall and City Hall—but setup starts early. Beginning at 8 a.m. on April 10, streets surrounding the park will begin […]
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OG Picks – April
FESTIVALS/EVENTS PUTT-PUTT! on The PlazaApr 10 6-10pm Plaza Districtplazadistrict.org 2nd Friday Night Market @ The DockApril 10 – 6-8pm Sailor & The Docksailorandthedock.com Norman Medieval FairApril 10-12 – Reaves Parkmedievalfair.org Midtown WalkaboutApril 11, 11am-5pm Midtown District Downtown OKCdowntownokc.com Night MarketApril 17, 5:30-10pm Scissortail Parkscissortailpark.org Festival of the ArtsApril 23-27 – Bicentennial ParkArts Council of OKCacokc.org […]
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Myriad Gardens Expands Tulip Festival
Each spring, more than 60,000 tulips transform downtown Myriad Botanical Gardens into a vibrant display of color. This year, the annual Tulip Festival expands to a full week—Saturday, March 28 through Sunday, April 5—giving visitors more time to experience one of Oklahoma City’s most anticipated seasonal traditions. Tulips bloom on their own schedule, guided by […]
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OKC Ballet partners with Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center for ‘Future Voices’
Oklahoma City Ballet’s annual “Future Voices” returns this month for its seventh year, expanding to a second venue through a new partnership with Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. The audience-favorite program features eight world-premiere works choreographed by company dancers. Performances will be held March 13–15 at the Susan E. Brackett Dance Center and March 20–22 at […]
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OG Picks – March
FILM Billy Idol Should Be DeadMarch 20, 6:30pm Tower Theatretowertheatreokc.com 67 Bombs to Enid with Filmmaker Q&AMarch 21, 2pm Oklahoma City Museum of Artokcmoa.com COMEDY Gen X Takeover Comedy TourMarch 20, 7pm The Criterioncriterionokc.com Mikey BMarch 20, 8pm Twisters Comedy Clubtwisterscomedy.com Dan Soder: The Golden Retriever of Comedy TourMarch 21, 6pm Tower Theatretowertheatreokc.com VISUAL ARTS […]