Community Calendar

The Oklahoma City University Bass School of Music presents "Anastasia" on April 24-26 in the historic Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center. Inspired by the legend of the Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna, and set in post-revolutionary Russia and 1920s Paris, the musical follows the journey of the amnesiac Anya, rumored to be the long-lost daughter of the last czar. Variety notes: "In this alt-reality, history is rewritten, a princess finds her bliss — and an old-fashioned musical likely lives happy ever after.

Based on the true story 1932 Lindbergh Kidnapping Case, Violet Sharp is named for the young British maid working at the home of Anne Lindbergh’s mother. In the wake of the historic kidnapping of beloved aviator Charles Lindbergh’s 20-month-old son, Violet raises the suspicion of the police with a contradictory testimony about her whereabouts to police investigator Officer Walsh. Under pressure from her own personal demons as well as the police, Violet’s efforts to clear her name cannot seem to overpower a growing reputation of guilt.

Friday, April 10 – 8:00 PM
• Saturday, April 11 – 8:00 PM

Thursday, April 16 – 7:30 PM
• Friday, April 17 – 8:00 PM
• Saturday, April 18 – 8:00 PM
• Sunday, April 19 – 2:00 PM

Thursday, April 23 – 7:30 PM
• Friday, April 24 – 8:00 PM
• Saturday, April 25 – 8:00 PM
• Sunday, April 26 – 2:00 PM

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.

The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon honors the victims of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing tragedy and celebrates the gift of life. Join over 26,000 participants in the upcoming Boston qualifying USATF sanctioned event.
The course begins at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum and winds through downtown, Bricktown, past the State Capitol, through northeast Oklahoma City and through some of the city’s most beautiful and historic neighborhoods. Crowds of spectators line the course to cheer on runners. Along the way, runners will see 168 banners, each bearing the name of one of those killed in the Oklahoma City bombing.
Participate in the classic marathon, half marathon, quarter marathon, 5K, or Senior Marathon. Children from 6th grade and below are encouraged to join in the Kid's Marathon. Participants can also take on a variety of unique challenges for prizes and bragging rights, like running two races in two days, two marathons in a year or running faster than the governor’s team. All race results will be posted on the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon website.

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.

Add some biodiversity to your spring planting with seeds from this free, come-and-go program. Propagate too many pothos? No problem! Do you have too many milkweed seedlings and need an outlet for the extras? Bring them to the MAC to share! These swaps are self-service, and perfect for a quick stop. Bring what you'd like to share and take what you would like to have. 
Upcoming Seeds + Starts Swaps at The MAC:
April 20 / 8am-5pm
April 21 / 8am - 9pm
April 22 / 8am-5pm
April 23 / 8am-8pm
April 24 / 8am-5pm
April 25 / 8am-3pm

Help recognize the Great American Cleanup with a watershed clean-up with neighbors to help keep Reaves Park healthy and beautiful - and ready for the Earth Day Festival!

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!

Take your museum visit to the next level—literally! Starting on June 7, spend your Saturday mornings on the OKCMOA Roof Terrace, a scenic spot to vibe and take in the sights and sounds of downtown Oklahoma City. Enjoy locally sourced pastries and refreshing drinks available for purchase—the perfect prelude to a day of film and fine art.

Access to the Roof Terrace is included with a film ticket purchase or gallery admission. Simply show your purchase confirmation to the Admission desk, then ride up the elevator!

Members always receive free admission. Not a member? Join today at okcmoa.com/membership.