Check out our regularly-updated calendar of events for all of the exhibits, concerts, activities and festivals happening in central Oklahoma.

 

 

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Starmaker: Jim Halsey and the Legends of Country Music

April 8th, 2010 All Day - December 31st, 2010
Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City - A new exhibit highlighting the legendary career of country music industry promoter Jim Halsey. Exhibit continues through December 31.

Sketch to Screen: The Art of Hollywood Costume Design

May 6th, 2010 All Day - August 15th, 2010
Oklahoma City Museum of Art - Sketch to Screen: The Art of Hollywood Costume Design explores the vital artistic contribution of costume design throughout the history of the American motion picture industry. More than 60 garments, accessories, documents, and design sketches from the silent film era to present day will be on display.

Chocolate: The Exhibition

May 15th, 2010 All Day - September 12th, 2010
Sam Noble Museum, Norman - Journey through history to get the complete story behind this tasty treat in Chocolate, a special exhibition developed by The Field Museum, Chicago. You’ll explore the plant, the products and the culture of chocolate through the lenses of science, history and popular culture.

Children's Summer Camps

May 24th, 2010 All Day - August 13th, 2010
City Arts Center, Oklahoma City - Children’s summer camps run one week at a time for 12 weeks. Camps are for children between the ages of 5 and 17.

FREE Admission Everyday - Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art

May 31st, 2010 All Day - September 30th, 2010
Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, Shawnee - Five sponsors have provided funding so that the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art in Shawnee can waive admission fees this summer. Starting Memorial Day weekend and continuing through the end of September, admission will be free for everyone.

Lost in Time: Summer Theatre Camps

June 1st, 2010 All Day - August 13th, 2010
Oklahoma Children’s Theatre, Oklahoma City - Each week campers will travel to a new destination in time where they will brush up their showmanship and learn performing arts basics in an atmosphere of creativity and imagination. Audiences will be captivated and transported to other times and places through one-of-a-kind camp performances in theatre, magic, dance, and more!

Wanderlust: Travel and American Photography

June 5th, 2010 All Day - September 12th, 2010
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman - Since the early 20th century, travel has been an important part of the American experience, especially the family vacations and road trips synonymous with summer vacations. Wanderlust: Travel and American Photography examines the role American highways and interstates have played in the migratory desires of the American people.

Yukon's Concerts in the Park

June 10th, 2010 7:00 PM - August 19th, 2010
Chisholm Trail Park, Yukon - Each Thursday through Aug. 19 bring your lawns chairs for FREE concerts in the park featuring country, disco, rock, jazz and more beginning at 7 p.m. Tasty concessions will be available for purchase.

Prix De West Invitational Art Exhibition

June 11th, 2010 All Day - September 6th, 2010
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City - The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum offers its acclaimed annual exhibition featuring nearly 300 works by the finest contemporary Western artists. On display through Sept. 6.

Mother's Hats: The Doris Elliott Collection

June 17th, 2010 All Day - August 21st, 2010
City Arts Center, Oklahoma City - Mother's Hats: The Doris Elliott Collection includes 17 fashionable hats that were owned by Rand Elliott's mother during the heyday of Downtown Oklahoma City from post-World War II into the 1960s. The exhibit was co-curated by Jeanette Elliott and Mary Ann Prior.

the film Costumes of Edith Head

June 17th, 2010 All Day - August 21st, 2010
City Arts Center, Oklahoma City - The exhibit features more than 40 watercolor costume sketches by Head and her large staff of artists, along with reproductions of designed costumes, photographs of the designer, assorted memorabilia, a compilation of film exerts and a replica of Edith Head's work station.

Harrah Live Concert Series

June 19th, 2010 All Day - October 26th, 2010
Harrah Heritage Park, Harrah - Various weekend concerts with musical entertainment. Events are free to the public. Concessions will be available.

Bubble & Beauty: The History of the Housewife

July 1st, 2010 All Day - August 28th, 2010
Edmond Historical Museum & Society, Edmond - Museum open Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat. 1-4pm, Free. Donations Appreciated.

Flying High and Crash Landing: Bull Wrecks in Rodeo

July 23rd, 2010 All Day - January 11th, 2011
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City - Sure audiences love to see cowboys ride bulls for the required eight seconds, but they also get a thrill out of watching wild and crazy wrecks.

Oklahoma City RedHawks vs. Iowa Cubs

August 1st, 2010 4:05 PM
AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, Oklahoma City - Enjoy a RedHawks game, 4:05 p.m., at the Bricktown Ballpark and listen for the Frontier Country giveaway during the game!

Sunday Twilight Concert Series - Sugar Free All-Stars

August 1st, 2010 7:00 PM
Stage Center Lawn, Oklahoma City - A FREE rock evening concert for the whole family. Bring a lawn chair, blankets and a picnic; glass containers and pets are not allowed. 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City RedHawks vs. Iowa Cubs

August 2nd, 2010 7:05 PM
AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, Oklahoma City - Enjoy a RedHawks game, 7:05 p.m., at the Bricktown Ballpark and listen for the Frontier Country giveaway during the game!

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story

August 3rd, 2010 7:00 PM - August 7th, 2010
Lyric at the Civic Center, Oklahoma City - Closing the Lyric Summer Season will be the rock n’ roll musical BUDDY: The Buddy Holly Story. Today, the smash hit musical tells the story of Buddy Holly and his incredible rise to fame in a show that features over twenty of his greatest songs

Oklahoma City RedHawks vs. Iowa Cubs

August 3rd, 2010 7:05 PM
AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, Oklahoma City - Enjoy a RedHawks game, 7:05 p.m., at the Bricktown Ballpark and listen for the Frontier Country giveaway during the game!

Way Back Wednesdays

August 4th, 2010 All Day
Oklahoma City Zoo, Oklahoma City - Wednesdays are far out this summer during Way Back Wednesdays! On Wednesdays during July and August, guests can enjoy special retro pricing and receive admission to the Zoo for only $1! There will also be $1 rides and concession specials.

Charlotte's Web

August 4th, 2010 10:00 AM - August 8th, 2010
Oklahoma Children’s Theatre, OCU Campus Oklahoma City - As the runt of the litter, Wilbur struggles to survive from the very beginning. Fern begs her father, Mr. Arable, to raise Wilbur and nurse him to health. Fern succeeds and Wilbur moves to Zuckerman Farm, where he learns the true meaning of friendship from the wise spider Charlotte.

Summer Concert in the Park - 23rd St. Jazz Band

August 5th, 2010 7:15 PM
Hafer Park, Edmond - Free concert from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the music.

Shakespeare in the Park: The Comedy of Errors

August 5th, 2010 8:00 PM - August 7th, 2010
Bicentennial Park, Oklahoma City - A Shakespeare comedy, 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.

Bright Nights at Science Museum Oklahoma

August 6th, 2010 All Day
Science Museum Oklahoma, Oklahoma City

Triangle Horse Sale

August 6th, 2010 All Day - August 7th, 2010
The Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, Shawnee - Triangle Sales Co., Inc. is the largest registered Quarter and Paint, halter and performance horse sales company in the world. Triangle also hosts a vendor show by the sale arenas, where in addition to bidding on horses, guests can enjoy shopping for first-class saddles, tack, jewelry, and home décor.

21st Oklahoma Indian Nation Pow Wow

August 6th, 2010 All Day - August 8th, 2010
El Reno - Traditional Native American dancers in all their regalia, along with crafts, food and Summerfest - sports tournaments, Buffalo Run, contests and more!

The Cowboy Way

August 6th, 2010 All Day - November 30th, 2010
Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City - The exhibit will be a retrospective of internationally-recognized Western painter and sculptor Harold T. Holden's 40-year career.

A Train Ride at the Oklahoma Railway Museum

August 7th, 2010 All Day
Oklahoma Railway Museum, Oklahoma City - Museum is open and free to the public Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Train Rides are available for kids of all ages (0 to 99+).

History Comes Alive Cruises - 1840s Fur Trapper

August 7th, 2010 All Day
Regatta Park and Exchange Landing, Oklahoma City - The fur trade brought Europeans and Americans west in search of many animals. In Oklahoma, deer, buffalo, and beaver abounded. Get a glimpse into the solitary life of some of the first visitors to the state.

Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend

August 7th, 2010 All Day - August 8th, 2010
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum and Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Oklahoma City - The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum and the Oklahoma City Museum of Art both welcome Bank of America customers taking advantage of Museums on Us® the first full weekend of every month. Any ATM, credit or check card from Bank of America provides free general admission for the cardholder.

Tully World Series of Team Roping

August 7th, 2010 All Day - August 8th, 2010
Lazy E Arena, Guthrie - Team Roping Action in Central Oklahoma. Open to the Public.

Sunday Twilight Concert Series - Madame Ren Lovely

August 8th, 2010 7:00 PM
Stage Center Lawn, Oklahoma City - A FREE indie/jazz evening concert for the whole family. Bring a lawn chair, blankets and a picnic; glass containers and pets are not allowed. 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Way Back Wednesdays

August 11th, 2010 All Day
Oklahoma City Zoo, Oklahoma City - Wednesdays are far out this summer during Way Back Wednesdays! On Wednesdays during July and August, guests can enjoy special retro pricing and receive admission to the Zoo for only $1! There will also be $1 rides and concession specials.

Shakespeare in the Park: Romeo and Juliet

August 12th, 2010 8:00 PM - August 14th, 2010
Bicentennial Park, Oklahoma City - A Shakespeare tragedy, 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.

Oklahoma City RedHawks vs. Las Vegas 51's

August 13th, 2010 7:05 PM
AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, Oklahoma City - Enjoy a RedHawks game, 7:05 p.m., at the Bricktown Ballpark and listen for the Frontier Country giveaway during the game!

Endurocross USA

August 14th, 2010 All Day
Lazy E Arena, Guthrie - Indoor motocross racing with a European twist. A must see event.

History Comes Alive Cruises - 1930s Oilfield Roughneck

August 14th, 2010 12:00 PM
Regatta Park and Exchange Landing, Oklahoma City - Oil was big business in Oklahoma during the 1920s. Day to day life in a boomtown could prove exciting or disastrous. Get a glimpse into life in the oilfield.

Leeland, Group 1 Crew and Lincoln Brewster

August 14th, 2010 6:00 PM
Frontier City, Oklahoma City - Christian concert featuring Leeland, Group 1 Crew and Lincoln Brewster/ Park hours: 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Concert gates open at 6 p.m. Concert is free with park admission.

Oklahoma City RedHawks vs. Las Vegas 51's

August 14th, 2010 7:05 PM
AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, Oklahoma City - Enjoy a RedHawks game, 7:05 p.m., at the Bricktown Ballpark and listen for the Frontier Country giveaway during the game!

Midnight Streak

August 14th, 2010 10:30 PM
City Arts Center, Oklahoma City - The annual 5K run and 1 mile fun run will be held Saturday, August 14 throughout the Oklahoma State Fair Park. All proceeds will be used to allow City Arts Center to continue offering free admission into the Eleanor Kirkpatrick Gallery year round and keeping the arts alive for everyone in Oklahoma City. Fun for everyone, food, beverages and music will be available the night of the race!

Oklahoma City RedHawks vs. Las Vegas 51's

August 15th, 2010 4:05 PM
AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, Oklahoma City - Enjoy a RedHawks game, 4:05 p.m., at the Bricktown Ballpark and listen for the Frontier Country giveaway during the game!

Pooches in the Pool

August 15th, 2010 5:30 PM
City Splash, Yukon - Swim party for the dogs from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. A parade will be held around the pool. There will be a Big Splash Contest, Costume Contest, and contests for the Cutest, Best Trick and Look Alike Dog.

Sunday Twilight Concert Series - Moe Williams & The All-Stars

August 15th, 2010 7:00 PM
Stage Center Lawn, Oklahoma City - A FREE soul/jazz/variety evening concert for the whole family. Bring a lawn chair, blankets and a picnic; glass containers and pets are not allowed. 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City RedHawks vs. Las Vegas 51's

August 16th, 2010 7:05 PM
AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, Oklahoma City - Enjoy a RedHawks game, 7:05 p.m., at the Bricktown Ballpark and listen for the Frontier Country giveaway during the game!

Oklahoma City RedHawks vs. Reno Aces

August 17th, 2010 7:05 PM
AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, Oklahoma City - Enjoy a RedHawks game, 7:05 p.m., at the Bricktown Ballpark and listen for the Frontier Country giveaway during the game!

Way Back Wednesdays

August 18th, 2010 All Day
Oklahoma City Zoo, Oklahoma City - Wednesdays are far out this summer during Way Back Wednesdays! On Wednesdays during July and August, guests can enjoy special retro pricing and receive admission to the Zoo for only $1! There will also be $1 rides and concession specials.

Oklahoma City RedHawks vs. Reno Aces

August 18th, 2010 7:05 PM
AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, Oklahoma City - Enjoy a RedHawks game, 7:05 p.m., at the Bricktown Ballpark and listen for the Frontier Country giveaway during the game!

Thoroughbred Racing Season

August 19th, 2010 All Day - October 12th, 2010
Remington Park, Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City RedHawks vs. Reno Aces

August 19th, 2010 7:05 PM
AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, Oklahoma City - Enjoy a RedHawks game, 7:05 p.m., at the Bricktown Ballpark and listen for the Frontier Country giveaway during the game!

Shakespeare in the Park: Romeo and Juliet

August 19th, 2010 8:00 PM - August 21st, 2010
Bicentennial Park, Oklahoma City - A Shakespeare tragedy, 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.

Oklahoma City RedHawks vs. Reno Aces

August 20th, 2010 7:05 PM
AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, Oklahoma City - Enjoy a RedHawks game, 7:05 p.m., at the Bricktown Ballpark and listen for the Frontier Country giveaway during the game!

A Train Ride at the Oklahoma Railway Museum

August 21st, 2010 All Day
Oklahoma Railway Museum, Oklahoma City - Museum is open and free to the public Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Train Rides are available for kids of all ages (0 to 99+).

Lazy E Dressage Classic

August 21st, 2010 All Day - August 22nd, 2010
Lazy E Arena, Guthrie - Best Dressage Horses in Central Oklahoma. Open to the Public.

History Comes Alive Cruises - Pioneer Woman

August 21st, 2010 12:00 PM
Regatta Park and Exchange Landing, Oklahoma City - Follow the plight of an early settler to Oklahoma as a pioneer woman provides details into the hardships and joys of settling into her new house. The reenactment offers insight into the life of a new family in Oklahoma Territory in 1889-1890. This character will interact with you throughout the cruise.

Gloriana and Steel Magnolia

August 21st, 2010 6:00 PM
Frontier City, Oklahoma City - Country concert featuring Gloriana and Steel Magnolia/ Park hours: 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Concert gates open at 6 p.m. Concert is free with park admission.

Sunday Twilight Concert Series - Lemma

August 22nd, 2010 7:00 PM
Stage Center Lawn, Oklahoma City - A FREE rock/alternative evening concert for the whole family. Bring a lawn chair, blankets and a picnic; glass containers and pets are not allowed. 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Teaching Artist Toolbox

August 24th, 2010 5:30 PM
City Arts Center, Oklahoma City - Calling all teaching artists! Here is a chance to network with your fellow peer and exchange ideas. 5:30 pm at City Arts Center. The topic of this meeting is the teaching artist community.

Way Back Wednesdays

August 25th, 2010 All Day
Oklahoma City Zoo, Oklahoma City - Wednesdays are far out this summer during Way Back Wednesdays! On Wednesdays during July and August, guests can enjoy special retro pricing and receive admission to the Zoo for only $1! There will also be $1 rides and concession specials.

Canadian County Fair

August 25th, 2010 All Day - August 28th, 2010
El Reno - Free four-day carnival with rides, games, live entertainment, livestock show, fair food, art & craft exhibits, Bar-B-Q contest & more.

Spotlight on Shawnee

August 26th, 2010 All Day
Downtown Shawnee

Opening Reception for "The Cowboy Way"

August 26th, 2010 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City - The reception, which is free to Museum members and free with paid admission to non-members, will include wine and appetizers by Cheever's Catering and entertainment by renowned cowboy singer R. W. Hampton from 5 to 7 p.m.

Pairing Wine and Chocolate: A Tasting Seminar

August 26th, 2010 7:00 PM
Sam Noble Museum, Norman - Participants will discover the ultimate combination of wine and chocolate and explore the ways different wines can enhance the flavor of a variety of chocolates and vice-versa.

Shakespeare in the Park: Romeo and Juliet

August 26th, 2010 8:00 PM - August 28th, 2010
Bicentennial Park, Oklahoma City - A Shakespeare tragedy, 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.

Wrangler Heartland Barrel Race

August 27th, 2010 All Day - August 29th, 2010
Lazy E Arena, Guthrie - Best Barrel Racing Action in Central Oklahoma. Open to the public.

Edmond Junior Rodeo

August 27th, 2010 8:00 PM - August 28th, 2010
Carl Benne Arena, Edmond - Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 6 p.m.

Davenport Community Fair

August 28th, 2010 All Day
Davenport

Moore War 5K Run

August 28th, 2010 7:30 AM
Corner of Main and Eastern, Moore - In addition to the %K run, a one mile Family Fun Run will take place at the Moore High School Stadium. All proceeds from the race benefit the scholarship programs of the Moore and Westmoore High School Alumni Associations.

2nd Annual Carboard Boat Regatta

August 28th, 2010 9:00 AM
Arcadia Lake, Edmond - Build your boat and make sure it floats, fun and prizes. 9 a.m.

Sunday Twilight Concert Series - The Non

August 29th, 2010 7:00 PM
Stage Center Lawn, Oklahoma City - A FREE experimental/ambient evening concert for the whole family. Bring a lawn chair, blankets and a picnic; glass containers and pets are not allowed. 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Summer Breeze Concert - Dylan Hammett

August 29th, 2010 7:30 PM
Lions Park, Norman - Singing since age 9 and writing since 14, for the connoisseur of music that looks beyond the boundaries of pop Dylan's music has the depth and artistic insight of a veteran of life!

Oklahoma City RedHawks vs. Nashville Sounds

August 30th, 2010 7:05 PM
AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, Oklahoma City - Enjoy a RedHawks game, 7:05 p.m., at the Bricktown Ballpark and listen for the Frontier Country giveaway during the game!

Oklahoma City RedHawks vs. Nashville Sounds

August 31st, 2010 7:05 PM
AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, Oklahoma City - Enjoy a RedHawks game, 7:05 p.m., at the Bricktown Ballpark and listen for the Frontier Country giveaway during the game!

1889 Summer Camp - Session II

June 14th, 2011 9:30 AM - December 31st, 1969 - 6:00 PM
Edmond Historical Society & Museum, Edmond - The Edmond Historical Society and Museum will be presenting another opportunity for students ages 6-12 to attend a day camp for only $30 per student.

 

 
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