Oklahoma City Ballet unveiled its 2026-27 season, featuring a mix of classical favorites, contemporary works and family-friendly productions, including the company’s first-ever production of Don Quixote. The season opens Sept. 11 with the seventh annual Ballet Under the Stars at Scissortail Park. The free outdoor performance will feature excerpts from classical ballets alongside contemporary works, […]
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Lyric Theatre closes summer season with epic production of “Sweeney Todd”
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will conclude its 2026 summer season with Stephen Sondheim’s acclaimed musical thriller Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, running July 28 through Aug. 2 at Civic Center Music Hall. Directed by Lyric Producing Artistic Director Michael Baron, the limited one-week engagement brings Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning musical to the stage […]
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OG Picks for the Weekend – July 16-19
Time is flying by! Somehow we’re already halfway through July, and Oklahoma City isn’t slowing down. From fresh produce and indie films to live music, theater and comedy, there’s another full weekend of reasons to get out of the house. Fresh finds and full bags Whether you’re stocking up on local produce, browsing handmade goods […]
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OG Picks for the Weekend – July 9-12
Think the holiday fun ended with the Fourth of July? Think again. This weekend is packed with live music, theater, art walks, outdoor markets, comedy, baseball, films and more across the metro. Whether you’re looking for a night out, a family-friendly festival or a lazy Sunday at the museum, there’s no shortage of ways to […]
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250 Years. Countless Ways to Celebrate
America turns 250 this year, and communities across Oklahoma are marking the milestone with fireworks, live music, parades and patriotic celebrations. Whether you’re staying close to home or taking a short road trip, these events offer something for every age. Pack your lawn chairs and blankets, and enjoy an Independence Day to remember. Red, White […]
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OG Picks – July
Festivals Out West Music FestWest Village in Downtown OKCFriday, July 24, 6-11pmwestvillageokc.com Farmers Markets OKC Public Farmers MarketSaturdays, 9am-2pmokcfarmersmarket.com Scissortail Farmers Market9am–1pm, Saturdays through October.scissortailpark.com Wheeler District Night MarketJuly 24, 6-9pm, Every fourth Friday through October wheelerdistrict.com OAK Farmers MarketJuly 25, 9am-1pm. Last Saturday through October.oakokc.com Film OKCMOA Films JULYokcmoa.com. Times vary.Backrooms July 16–26I Shot […]
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OG Picks – June
Festivals/Fairs Soonercon 34June 19-21, Embassy Suites Norman Hotel & Conference Center soonercon.com Juneteenth on the East Main EventJune 20, 12pm, OKC Zoo Amphitheaterfacebook.com/JuneteenthOnTheEast Summer Solstice FestivalJune 21, 10am-4pmOKC Farmers Public Marketokcfarmersmarket.com Summer Solstice: Welcome to Native America CelebrationJune 21, 5–9pm, First Americans Museumfamok.org Fourth Fridays in West VillageJune 26, 6-10pm through Octoberwestvillageokc.com Farmers Markets Scissortail […]
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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 […]