Community Calendar

Celebrate the beauty and diversity of Indigenous languages at the Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair, the largest event for linguistic diversity in the state.

Each spring, hundreds of students from Oklahoma and beyond gather at the Sam Noble Museum to share songs, speeches, stories, art, films, and other creative works in more than 40 Native languages. The fair honors young language learners while supporting cultural pride, language revitalization, and community connection.

Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite! You can read a poem in the library or we'll give you a copy of today's poem to take home. Have a suggestion for a poem to share with others, either one you've written or a favorite? We'd love to make it one of our poems. We also have plenty of poetry books for all ages to take home and read or write your own.

Featuring over 60 animatronic dinosaurs, skeletons, photo ops, and rides - Dinosaur Expedition will engage guests with prehistoric creatures from the Jurassic, Cretaceous, and Triassic Periods. Identify which OKC Zoo animals are the living relatives of the dinosaurs that once roamed the earth, and how supporting the Zoo's conservation efforts can help save these species!

We’re bringing stories to life with Stories & Specimens at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History! In this engaging program, children are invited to gather for a lively story time, where fascinating tales spark curiosity and set the stage for exploration. Each session dives into a themed topic, connecting stories to science and cultural history with museum objects that let kids see, touch, and discover in our interactive Discovery Room. Best of all, Stories & Specimens is included free with museum admission, making it the perfect way for young learners to enjoy interactive storytelling and hands-on exploration all in one visit!

By Yvette Nolan
Directed by Daniel Leeman Smith

Two unlikely heroes flee the modern world, arriving in the fabled land of the birds seeking freedom and a better way of life. But the men are unable to resist remaking this utopian paradise to their own liking, without regard for the inhabitants who already occupy the land. The Birds takes the classic Greek comedy by Aristophanes and reframes the play through an indigenous lens.

April 3, 4, 10 & 11 at 8 p.m.
April 4, 11 & 12 at 3 p.m.
Weitzenhoffer Theatre

Join us for a special FREE evening with legendary drummer Steve Smith on April 7 at 7 PM at Legacy Park.

Best known as the longtime drummer for Journey, Steve Smith is widely regarded as one of the greatest drummers of all time. His career spans decades of iconic music, global tours, and technical mastery, inspiring generations.

Accomplishments include:

• Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Journey (2017)
• Named one of the Top 25 Drummers of All Time by Modern Drummer
• Multiple-time Modern Drummer Readers Poll winner
• Founder and bandleader of Vital Information
• Internationally respected educator and clinician

This event features a live drum demonstration, storytelling, and insights from one of the best to ever play. Whether you love music, love drums, or are a young musician looking for inspiration, this is a night you don’t want to miss.

Brought to you by Oklahoma House of Music (HōM) Foundation — providing award-winning guest performances and educational programming, including free clinics and workshops that connect Oklahoma communities with world-class musicians.

Learn more at OklahomaHouseofMusic.org.

The Oklahoma Animal Coalition is asking Oklahomans to turn off non-essential outdoor lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. during spring migration season (March 15-May 31). Excessive outdoor lighting confuses birds as they migrate through the state, separating them from their flocks, causing collisions with buildings and powerlines, and getting lost in dangerous environments. Learn more about the Lights Out Oklahoma initiative at okczoo.org/lightsout.

Oklahoma City University presents Twisted Tales, a solo ceramics exhibition by artist Stuart Asprey. The show will be on display March 5 through May 14 at the Nona Jean Hulsey Art Gallery. The exhibition features two bodies of work that transform ceramic vessels into graphic storytelling pieces exploring memory, pop culture, and myth. An opening reception will be held March 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, and admission is free.

Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite! You can read a poem in the library or we'll give you a copy of today's poem to take home. Have a suggestion for a poem to share with others, either one you've written or a favorite? We'd love to make it one of our poems. We also have plenty of poetry books for all ages to take home and read or write your own.

Featuring over 60 animatronic dinosaurs, skeletons, photo ops, and rides - Dinosaur Expedition will engage guests with prehistoric creatures from the Jurassic, Cretaceous, and Triassic Periods. Identify which OKC Zoo animals are the living relatives of the dinosaurs that once roamed the earth, and how supporting the Zoo's conservation efforts can help save these species!