Community Calendar

Join us at the Village Green for live music, featuring local band Dave & the Blues Boys! Dave and the boys will perform folk and blues favorites. All ages are welcome! In the event of rain, the event will move inside.

Each month, the McSwain Theatre has a monthly Jae L. & Crossover show.

Indie icon Mac DeMarco brings his laid-back charm and offbeat sound to The Criterion on May 19.

Join us in the Village Greens to kick off our Summer Reading program! We'll have live music entertainment featuring local musician Jen Matias! ​Enjoy a delightful performance of original songs written especially for children — perfect for young audiences and families! We'll also have crafts and other fun activities-- all ages are welcome! In the event of rain, the event will move inside.

Get fired up for the 2026 Dust Bowl Blues Bash—an all-day blues celebration set for Saturday, May 30 at Hollywood Corners in Norman, OK!

From 1:30 pm until 11:30 pm, the Main Stage will feature some of the best regional blues talent around, including returning favorites like Sweet Brenda and Sour Mash, Big Train and the LOCO Motives and Dirty Red and the Soul Shakers.

With both outdoor main and acoustic stages, this bash serves up classic roots sounds alongside electrified blues grooves, giving fans of every flavor plenty to love.

Bring a lawn or camping chair and settle in for a day of music that’ll shake the dust right off your soul. Packed with food, vendors, and that unmistakable blues spirit, it’s the place to be if you’re passionate about music and community.

Festival Lineup:

1:30 PM – Hidden Charms
2:30 PM – Queen Bee and the Stingers
3:30 PM – Ike and the Creepers
4:30 PM – Main McMann and the Difference
5:30 PM – The Hydramatics
6:30 PM – Sweet Brenda and Sour Mash
7:30 PM – Big Train and the Loco Motives
8:30 PM – Billy Jeter & The Dust Bowl All Stars
9:30 PM – The Blues Tribe
10:30 PM – Dirty Red and the Soul Shakers

* The acoustic blues stage will feature Debbie Henning, The Piddleshits, and Elzie Hickerson

The 2026 Dust Bowl Blues Bash is a full-day blues festival taking place Saturday, May 30 at Hollywood Corners in Norman, Oklahoma. Running from mid-afternoon into the night, the event features a lineup of top regional blues artists, including Sweet Brenda and Sour Mash, Big Train and the LOCO Motives, and Dirty Red and the Soul Shakers, along with additional acts to be announced.

With both outdoor main and acoustic stages, the festival blends traditional roots music with electrified blues performances. Attendees can also enjoy food vendors, local community energy, and a relaxed outdoor setting. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and settle in for a day of live music celebrating Oklahoma’s blues heritage.

Full lineup for main stage:
The Main Stage will start at 2:00pm and close up at 11:30pm.

Featured regional blues acts include:

Hidden Charms

Queen Bee and the Stingers

The Blues Tribe

Big Train and the LOCO Motives

Main McMann and the Difference

Dirty Red and the Soul Shakers

Sweet Brenda and Sour Mash

and many others!

Oklahoma City’s most anticipated culinary celebration returns to the OKC Convention Center on May 30 for an evening of exquisite flavors, fine wines, and unmatched elegance. Join co-chairs Derrick Ott and the Taylor’s, along with honorary chair Joe Ford as we unite community leaders around our mission to create and support life-changing mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

From fine dining to innovative contemporary cuisine, Taste of OKC showcases the artistry and passion that define OKC’s flourishing food scene. Guests will also enjoy live music from premier local artists, and both live and silent auctions, featuring an array of exclusive items, luxury experiences, and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Proceeds support our mission to ignite the potential of young people by connecting caring volunteer mentors (Bigs) with children (Littles) who need encouragement, guidance, and the confidence to believe in themselves and their future.

The Cleverlys are a character-driven musical family from the Ozark Mountains who put a hilarious bluegrass spin on today’s biggest hits. Featuring world-class musicians, sharp comedic timing and beloved characters, the band delivers a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud show. Known for appearances at top festivals and the Grand Ole Opry, the Cleverlys offer an all-ages performance that is as musically impressive as it is entertaining.

KGOU welcomes Blues, R&B, and soul artist Jackie Venson to Beer City Music Hall at 8pm on Saturday, May 30!

Heralded as one of “Austin’s rising stars” by Rolling Stone and “an Austin legend in the making” by Forbes, Jackie Venson has established herself as one of the most commanding performers to come out of Texas.

Location & Parking:

Beer City Music Hall is located at 1141 NW 2nd St.

Parking is available at the free lot directly East of the venue, plus free street parking. Other paid parking may also be available in the area but this is not under our control, and private businesses may tow at their own discretion.

Matt Maeson is coming to The Criterion in OKC on June 12, 2026!