Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park opens its summer season June 11 with William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, a production that embraces the natural beauty of the Shakespeare Gardens as part of the storytelling. Directed by David Weber, the play runs through June 28 and explores themes of power, forgiveness and transformation through the story of Prospero, […]
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Great Race Brings Vintage Automotive History to Stockyards City
Oklahoma City will welcome one of the country’s most unique automotive events when the 2026 Hemmings Great Race presented by Coker Tire makes a stop in Stockyards City on Monday, June 22. Beginning at 4:30 p.m., approximately 140 antique automobiles will roll into the historic district along Exchange Avenue as part of the nine-day, 2,300-mile […]
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OG Picks – June
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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Beyond the Festival
For many Oklahomans, deadCenter arrives once a year. It shows up in June with red carpets, packed theaters, celebrity sightings and a flood of independent films that briefly transform downtown Oklahoma City into a gathering place for filmmakers and cinephiles. But for Amy Janes, deadCenter Film’s newly appointed executive director, one of the organization’s biggest […]
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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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Screen Time
The Drama Friendships, sacred bonds and loyalties are put to the test in director Kristoffer Borgli’s (Dream Scenario) provocative new film, The Drama. Picture it: A wedding ceremony is one week away. The soon-to-be bride and groom, Emma and Charlie (Zendaya and Robert Pattinson), and their Best Man and Maid of Honor, Mike and Rachel […]
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Driven to Abstraction
How would you describe yourself as an artist? I create large abstract works. I love to work in large pieces. I like to dance when I create my pieces, and I love a large enough canvas that I feel like it’s a full-body movement. What has drawn you to abstract art? I love abstract pieces […]
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Free Will Astrology – June
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the weeks ahead, simply being right won’t necessarily lead to success. Having strength, intelligence, wealth, or connections might help, though not as much as usual. But a different approach will work well as you strive to overcome challenges: a blend of cleverness and integrity. I invite you to be cunning […]
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Name the Dog Sculpture at the OKC Louisa McCune Animal Welfare Center
The City of Oklahoma City is inviting the public to help name a new dog sculpture that will be installed at the Oklahoma City Louisa McCune Animal Welfare Center. The sculpture will be a welcoming feature at the new MAPS 4-funded facility, which is currently under construction and expected to open in 2027. The animal […]
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1515 Lincoln Gallery Presents Nature Morte, Curated by Elizabeth Wylie
1515 Lincoln Gallery presents Nature Morte, a new exhibition curated by Elizabeth Wylie, on view June 4 through August 1, 2026. Focusing on the still life tradition, the exhibition brings together a mix of historical and contemporary works drawn from the gallery’s collection, consigned artists, and additional selections that broaden the conversation around how everyday […]