In the wake of the pandemic, venues everywhere became uncharacteristically quiet. The live music industry was muted following a recommendation to avoid large social gatherings in mid-March. Postponed performances became indefinite if not canceled outright as the stark reality of COVID-19 emerged. An “optimistic” expectation of a poor concert season became a nightmare that could […]
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Praising Molly
From 1980s teen star to on-screen parent of another iconic teen, Molly Ringwald has had an intriguing career as an actress, singer and writer. Now, she’s coming to Oklahoma City as part of an entire 1980s-themed weekend to be Junior League of Oklahoma City’s Speaker in the City for 2019. The Speaker in the City […]
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Trading comedy
Tom Segura: Take It Down Tour 8:45 p.m. Tuesday 6:30 and 8:45 p.m. Jan 23 Tower Theatre 425 NW 23rd St. towertheatreokc.com 405-708-6937 $45-$78 Comedian Tom Segura, known for his Netflix specials Disgraceful, Completely Normal and Mostly Stories, is headed to Oklahoma City for two nights of comedy at Tower Theatre as part of his […]
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Court jester
Why Not?? Comedy Show 8 p.m. Oct. 26 Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd St. layups2standup.com 405-708-6937 $40-$1,000 Why Not?? Comedy Show returns to Oklahoma City for the third consecutive year Oct. 26, bringing along with it a lineup of celebrities and comedians alike. Hosted by Demetrius “Juice” Deason and his longtime friend, Oklahoma City’s favorite […]
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Writer’s way
The city’s — and perhaps region’s — biggest annual songwriting event is moving to one of its hottest venues. The two-day Oklahoma Songwriter’s Festival, now in its third year, is set to make its Tower Theatre debut April 13-14 after two years of showcase performances at ACM@UCO Performance Lab. Several private events are scheduled for […]
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The Hood Internet, Sports, Jabee and more bring in 2018 at Tower Theatre’s Uptown Get Down
The 21-and-over event begins 9 p.m. Dec. 31.
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Tower Theatre goes back to its roots and hopes to become a beacon of classic and independent films
Tower Theatre goes back to its roots and hopes to become a beacon of classic and independent films.