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Arts and Entertainment

Arts and Culture

Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra

428 W California, Suite 210
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Tickets: 405-842-5387

Hours: Monday through Friday from 10am-6pm

Call for concert schedule

The Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra presents a variety of classic, pop and family concerts featuring world-renowned musicians.

Ballet Oklahoma

7421 N Classen Blvd

Oklahoma City, OK 73116

405-843-9898

Ticket office hours: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm and 2-5pm

Call for schedule of performances

Admission Charged

Ballet Oklahoma features contemporary dance productions under the direction and choreography of internationally famous artists, and also provides an excellent learning environment for dance students.

Stage Center

400 W Sheridan Ave

Oklahoma City, OK 73102

405-270-4800

Call for schedule of performances

Admission Charged

Theatergoers can catch the latest performance of internationally award-winning theatrical productions at Stage Center.

Lyric Theatre

1727 NW 16^th St

Oklahoma City, OK 73106

405-524-9310

Call for schedule of performances

Admission Charged

The Lyric Theatre produces classic and contemporary musicals featuring both nationally known Broadway stars and local favorites.

Canterbury Choral Society

428 W California Ave

Oklahoma City, OK 73103

405-232-7464

Call for schedule of performances

Admission Charged

Enjoy the beautiful voices of this community chorus which presents regular performances of choral music.

Oklahoma Children's Theatre

Oklahoma State Fair Grounds

3000 Pershing Boulevard

Oklahoma City, OK 73107

405-951-0011

Hours: Box Office is open Tues-Fri 1-5pm

Call for schedule of performances

Admission Charged

The Children’s Theatre offers theatrical performances as well as children’s and teen classes. Past performances include Charlotte’s Web, The Hobbit, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Aladdin. Performance change monthly, so be sure to call for schedule.

Shakespeare In The Park

28 E Main St

Edmond, OK 73034 (13 miles from Oklahoma City)

405-340-1222

Call for schedule and location of performances. (Some productions are in Oklahoma City, others are in nearby Edmond)

Admission Charged

Experience the romance, the drama and the comedy of great literature! Past performances include Twelfth Night, Hamlet and A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Oklahoma Opry

404 W. Commerce

Oklahoma City, OK 73109

405-632-8322

Hours: Regular Saturday night performances at 8pm

Call for show information

Admission Charged

The Oklahoma Opry is one of the oldest country and gospel shows and has showcased performers such as Merle Haggard and Reba MacEntire.

Sports

University of Oklahoma Sooners (Football)

University of Oklahoma

Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
180 W Brooks

Norman, OK 73019

405-325-2424 or 800-456-4668

Hours of Athletics Ticket Office: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Admission Charged

Season runs September – November

Call for game schedule and tickets

Events

February

Black Heritage Celebration

Leadership Square

211 N Robinson
Oklahoma City, OK 73102

405-843-1427

Call for exact dates and hours

Admission Free

Various artists and musicians gather for a two day showcase of quality entertainment, food and exhibits. High school and grade schools participate, and an interesting and informative display of exciting black art and historical artifacts fill the Bank of America display case throughout the month of February.

24th Annual WinterTales Storytelling Festival
Stage Center Theatre
400 West Sheridan (downtown)

Oklahoma City, OK 73101

405-270-4800

Call for exact dates and workshop/storytelling schedule

Admission Charged

WinterTales Art of Storytelling is a three day festival that offers workshops to teach people how to tell great stories and also how to incorporate storytelling into everyday life. Children 4 and older can listen to entertaining tales told by master story-tellers.

March

Oklahoma City International Auto Show

State Fair Grounds

Oklahoma City, OK 73101

405-524-2626.

Call for exact dates and hours

Admission Charged, Children 6 and under are free

Visitors will enjoy four buildings full of the latest models including 36 NEW Line-makes of cars, trucks, mini-vans, and sports-utility vehicles, as well as the futuristic concept cars. The Classic Cars of the 40's & 50's are also on display

April

Festival of the Arts

Myriad Botanical Gardens

301 W Reno Ave

Oklahoma City, OK 73102

405-270-4848

Call for exact dates and hours

Admission Free

Featuring over 100 visual artists, the 6 day festival is one of the top fine arts festivals in the nation and draws over 700,000 people. There are performing arts stages as well as food booths and hands-on art activities for children.

Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon

Starting line is at the Oklahoma City National Memorial

620 N Harvey Ave

Oklahoma City, OK

405-235-3313 or 1-888-452-HOPE

Call for exact date and time

Fee Charged

Participants must be 16 years of age or older on race day

The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is a Boston qualifying USATF sanctioned event on a certified (OK-03019-BB) 26.2 mile single loop course. Participants have the opportunity to register for the full marathon, a half marathon, a relay marathon or a memorial walk. Also, there is a Kid’s Marathon for young athletes ages 11 & under (including physically and mentally challenged athletes) who have logged 25 miles run in 1 mile increments. All children will run the final 1.2 miles on race day and receive a special finisher’s medal. Come out and cheer the hard work of all the participants!

The Medieval Fair

Reaves Park
1700 Asp
Norman, OK 73072-6400 (Norman is 17 miles south of Oklahoma City on Interstate 35)

1-800-767-7260 or 405-366-8095

Call for exact dates and times

Admission Free

The Medieval Fair is a three day event filled with jugglers, jousting tournaments, belly dancers, elephant, camel and pony rides, tests of strength as well as having well over 100 arts and crafts booths.

May

Memorial Day Ceremony

45^th Infantry Division Museum

2145 NE 36^th St

Oklahoma City, OK 73111

405-424-5313

Hours: Call for exact date and time

Admission Free

This event pays tribute to the men and women who serve or have served in the Armed Forces and honors those who have paid the ultimate price in service to their country. Ceremony highlights include a helicopter flyover, massing the colors, patriotic music and distinguished guest speakers.

Irish Arts Oklahoma Feis

Trinity School Gym

1120 E Hefner Rd

Oklahoma City, OK

405-528-0239

Call for exact date and time

Admission Free

This uniquely Gaelic event is the only one of its kind in Oklahoma. In beautiful embroidered costumes, young Irish step dancers compete for medals in various traditional Irish dance categories.

Paseo Arts Festival

Paseo Arts District
3000 N. Lee
Oklahoma City, OK. 73103

405-525-2688

Call for exact dates and hours

Admission Free
Held in the historic Paseo district, this little Spanish village is the home of Oklahoma City's artist community. During this annual Memorial Day event, the streets are filled with 75 artist tents, a free children’s area and two stages of live entertainment.

Festa Rio

Myriad Gardens

Oklahoma City, OK 73102

405-752-5746

Call for exact dates and hours

Admission Free

Festa Rio is a Brazilian cultural festival celebrating Oklahoma City's sister city relationship with Rio de Janeiro. Attractions will include Brazilian food, arts, crafts, sports and entertainment.

Summer

June

Juneteenth Bar-B-Que Cookoff

Metro Tech Center

1900 Springlake Dr

Oklahoma City, OK 73111

405-528-2342

Call for exact dates and hours

Admission Free

Contestants from across the state will compete for the title of "Master of the Pit" while other activities include live entertainment, arts, crafts, children's games, table tournaments for adults, and more than 50 vendors offering cultural products, food and art.

Charlie Christian International Jazz Festival

1 Remington Pl

Oklahoma City, OK 73105

405-524-3800

Call for exact dates and hours

Admission Free
This two day outdoor festival celebrates the musical contributions of jazz guitar legend, Charlie Christian, who grew up in Oklahoma City. The event features continuous music on two stages, arts & crafts, a children's cultural tent, great food and a free health fair.

Summer Twilight Concerts

Water Stage, Myriad Botanical Gardens

301 W Reno

Oklahoma City, OK 73102

405-270-4848

Hours: Every Sunday evening during the summer, 6:30-8:30pm

Call for concert schedule and exact location (changes monthly)

Admission Free

A variety of music is featured at the Sunday evening concerts, ranging from top 40’s Dance music to blues and jazz, Americana and patriotic, rock, country and salsa. Families and picnics are encouraged.

September

Oklahoma State Fair

State Fair Arena

333 Gordon Cooper Boulevard

Oklahoma City, OK 73107

405-948-6704

Call for exact dates and hours (usually runs for 11 days)

Admission Charged

This gigantic state fair offers everything from family entertainment and educational exhibits to exciting competitions! From auto racing, truck pulls and rodeo riding to live concerts, band competitions, and “Disney on Ice”, there is always something to do or see at the fair. More than 100 rides, games and attractions are featured on the Oklahoma State Fair's carnival midway!

Arts Festival Oklahoma

Oklahoma City Community College

7777 S May Ave

Oklahoma City, OK 73159

405-682-7536

Call for exact dates and times, usually held the first weekend of September

Admission Free; Charge for parking

Five huge tents of fine art, crafts, children's activities, culinary specialties, continuous live entertainment, and the Philharmonic with fireworks!

October

Haunt the Zoo for Halloween

Oklahoma City Zoo

2101 NE 50th St.

Oklahoma City, OK 73111

405-424-3344

Call for exact dates and hours

Admission Charged

Celebrating more than 15 years of Haunt the Zoo and one of the most spook-tacular events in town, the tradition continues with six nights of trick-or-treating fun.

FrightFest

Frontier City Theme Park

11501 N I 35 Service Rd

Oklahoma City, OK 73131

405-478-2412

Hours: Usually held Fri 6pm-midnight, Sat 10:30am-midnight, Sun noon-10pm

Call for exact dates

Admission Charged

Visitors will have a hauntingly fun time at this annual Halloween bash. Scream your head off on your favorite thrill rides or at one of the many frightening attractions that fill the entire park. Brave the spooktacular Haunted House, and endure the wicked taunts of circus clowns gone mad, a fog-shrouded mausoleum of the dead and terrifying jungle snakes. Little goblins can skip their way around the Trick-or-Treat trail collecting yummy goodies.

Octoberfest

Frontier City Theme Park

11501 N I 35 Service Rd

Oklahoma City, OK 73131

405-478-2412

Call for exact dates and hours

Admission Charged
Enjoy all the thrills of Frontier City's rides, shows and attractions combined with German food and lots of beer. The entire park is magically transformed into a festive, Bavarian celebration with singing, dancing and fun for the entire family. German bands will perform every Fri-Sun throughout the event.

Fall Festival

OSU-OKC Campus

John E. Kirkpatrick Horticulture Center

400 N Portland Ave

Oklahoma City, OK

405-945-3358

Hours: 8am-1pm

Call for exact date

Admission Free
Activities at the Fall Festival feature Oklahoma grown produce and Made in Oklahoma products, cooking demonstrations, door prizes and a vendor costume contest, along with a Tree Fest with representatives from the Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry offering conservation tips and free trees.

November

OG & E Garden Lights

Myriad Botanical Gardens

301 W Reno

Oklahoma City, OK 73102

405-297-3995

Call for exact dates and hours

Admission Charged, (The Crystal Bridge offers free admission every Sunday during the holiday season. Call for additional information)
The Myriad Botanical Gardens and Crystal Bridge are dressed to the nines as thousands of holiday lights illuminate everything from sidewalks to palm trees.

December

A Night Before Christmas Holiday Open House

National Cowboy Museum

1700 N.E. 63rd Street
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111

405-278-2250

The museum's turn-of-the-century Western town, Prosperity Junction, comes alive with historical characters, a school house cakewalk and choirs singing traditional Christmas music.

Opening Night (December 31)

Downtown

119 N Robinson

Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Hours: 7:00pm to Midnight

Call for exact date and hours

Admission Charged

Family fun and fireworks come alive in this enormous New Year’s Eve celebration.

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