A new chapter in Oklahoma’s military history is now open to the public. The Oklahoma National Guard Museum celebrated its grand opening last week, unveiling a new facility designed to tell the story of Oklahoma’s Army and Air National Guard from pre-statehood through the present day. The museum’s opening follows action taken during the 2021 […]
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America’s Freedom Bell to Stop at National Cowboy Museum on June 26
America’s Freedom Bell will make a special stop at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum on Friday, June 26, giving visitors an opportunity to honor U.S. military service members and veterans as the bell continues its cross-country journey ahead of America’s 250th anniversary celebration. Guests will be invited to ring the bell in honor […]
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Red Shoe Rendezvous returns Aug. 29 to benefit Ronald McDonald House families
Ronald McDonald House Charities Oklahoma City (RMHC-OKC) will host its annual Red Shoe Rendezvous fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. The event begins at 6 p.m. and raises funds to support families with seriously ill or injured children receiving medical care in Oklahoma City. Guests can expect an evening of […]
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Oklahoma Shakespeare Brings Magic to the Gardens with The Tempest
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 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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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 […]