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 16th 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
45th Infantry
Division Museum
2145 NE 36th 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.
