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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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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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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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 […]
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Celebrating Art and Community
From its creation in 1929 as a shopping center, the Paseo Arts District has evolved into a staple of Uptown OKC, now featuring fine dining, boutiques, and countless art galleries.The neighborhood’s iconic vibrant color palette and Spanish-style architecture have remained intact through the years, making it a distinctive pocket of the city. Filled with both […]
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How to Celebrate Route 66 in OKC
Although it was officially decommissioned in 1985, Route 66 continues to exert an influence on American travel and pop culture. Originally proposed by Oklahoma businessman Cyrus Avery, the 2448-mile stretch of highway from Chicago to Santa Monica – variously known by its highway number and literary metaphors like “Mother Road” – was commissioned on November […]
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Calderón Dance Festival returns
The fifth annual Calderón Dance Festival will bring a full day of movement, music and community to downtown Oklahoma City on Saturday, May 16 at Myriad Botanical Gardens. Presented with leadership support from OK Let’s Dance, the free festival celebrates dance culture through live performances, interactive classes and community-centered experiences open to all ages. The […]
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OKC HP Commission announces 2026 preservation award winners
The Oklahoma City Historic Preservation Commission revealed its 2026 preservation award winners during a May 5 ceremony at the Oklahoma City Zoo. 2026 award winners: Colcord Award for Leadership in Preservation: The annual awards recognize projects and individuals working to preserve and revitalize Oklahoma City’s historic places. Oklahoma City currently has nine local historic districts, […]