Community Calendar

Join performance artist Chelsea Parks in this interactive program all about unearthing the key to her amazing circus skills. Dig into the secrets of the hoop, explore the art of using your mistakes to learn, and be inspired to embark on your own adventures by the time the show is over.

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The Norman Community Band invites the community to its Summer 2026 concert, “America at 250: From Sea to Shining Sea – Songs of Patriotism and Service,” on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Catlett Music Center on the University of Oklahoma campus.

This free community concert celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence through music honoring America’s heritage, service traditions, and patriotic spirit. The performance will feature beloved national works, musical tributes, and Americana-inspired selections performed by musicians from across Oklahoma.

Presented by the Norman Community Musicians Fund and the Norman Community Band, the concert continues the organization’s mission of creating welcoming, multigenerational opportunities for community music-making in the Norman area.

Admission is free and open to the public.

All the village maidens are besotted with Reginald Bunthorne, a brooding “aesthetic” poet who claims to suffer exquisitely for his art. There’s just one problem: it’s all an act. Bunthorne doesn’t even like poetry–he just likes the attention. The only woman immune to his charms is the sweet, simple milkmaid Patience, who believes love must be completely selfless.

Complicating matters further, Patience is in love with her childhood friend Archibald Grosvenor, who is a true poet and, unfortunately, far too perfect to be married (at least in Patience’s eyes). Meanwhile, the serious and decidedly not poetic Heavy Dragoon Guards, once engaged to the swooning village maidens, find themselves suddenly abandoned in favor of flowery verse, languid poses, and a whole lot of aesthetic angst.

Patience is one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most successful operettas. It’s a rollicking satire that gleefully pits the straight-laced ideals of the Victorian era against the passions and indulgences of the 1870s Aesthetic Movement. With sparkling wit, infectious music, and plenty of absurdity, Patience proves that taking oneself too seriously is always a recipe for trouble.

Opera Theater Camp is known as one of the best intensive arts experiences in the state. Cimarron Opera offers the opportunity for youth aged 8-18 to take part in this 3-week camp that provides vocal instruction, dance and acting basics, audition preparation, plus a lot of friendship, teamwork and fun! The camp then concludes with fully staged performances of an operetta for family and friends to enjoy.

Learn more at https://www.cimarronopera.org/opera-theater-camp

All the village maidens are besotted with Reginald Bunthorne, a brooding “aesthetic” poet who claims to suffer exquisitely for his art. There’s just one problem: it’s all an act. Bunthorne doesn’t even like poetry–he just likes the attention. The only woman immune to his charms is the sweet, simple milkmaid Patience, who believes love must be completely selfless.

Complicating matters further, Patience is in love with her childhood friend Archibald Grosvenor, who is a true poet and, unfortunately, far too perfect to be married (at least in Patience’s eyes). Meanwhile, the serious and decidedly not poetic Heavy Dragoon Guards, once engaged to the swooning village maidens, find themselves suddenly abandoned in favor of flowery verse, languid poses, and a whole lot of aesthetic angst.

Patience is one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most successful operettas. It’s a rollicking satire that gleefully pits the straight-laced ideals of the Victorian era against the passions and indulgences of the 1870s Aesthetic Movement. With sparkling wit, infectious music, and plenty of absurdity, Patience proves that taking oneself too seriously is always a recipe for trouble.

Opera Theater Camp is known as one of the best intensive arts experiences in the state. Cimarron Opera offers the opportunity for youth aged 8-18 to take part in this 3-week camp that provides vocal instruction, dance and acting basics, audition preparation, plus a lot of friendship, teamwork and fun! The camp then concludes with fully staged performances of an operetta for family and friends to enjoy.

Learn more at https://www.cimarronopera.org/opera-theater-camp

A community celebration of the Summer Solstice, featuring a Solstice Ceremony, a neighborhood frolic, and a community dance party with Ecstatic Dance. Mark the changing of the seasons by gathering sunlight to carry us through the rest of the year.

Costumes encouraged! Dress inspired by your favorite spirit!

This event will take place outdoors in our Artist Alley

Tumble down the rabbit hole into a world of wonder with this lively play, perfect for families and young dreamers. This joyful performance, based on Lewis Carroll's classic story and presented by the students of the Lyric Academy, celebrates imagination, friendship, and courage. Follow Alice, the White Rabbit, and all the beloved characters as they solve silly riddles, navigate the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, and discover that curiosity can lead to the most magical adventures of all.

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Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

America’s most ICONIC disco party, Gimme Gimme Disco, is coming to Oklahoma City on 27 June 2026, and it’s bringing nothing but glitter, grooves, and pure dance-floor joy.

If you can’t get enough of ABBA, this is THE dance party for you! Gimme Gimme Disco is a DJ-based dance party spinning all your favorite ABBA anthems, plus nonstop disco classics from the ’70s and ’80s. Expect hits from the Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Cher, and more, the kind of songs that make it impossible to stand still. Come ready to lay all your love on the dance floor, sing at the top of your lungs, and dance like nobody’s watching.

So honey honey, take a chance. Put on your best disco fit, don’t forget your dancing shoes, but leave your worries behind. Whether you’re a lifelong dancing queen or just here for the vibes, your crown awaits. This is the best disco since 1980, sweaty, euphoric, and packed with feel-good energy from start to finish at 89th Street on 27 June 2026.

The Norman Community Band invites the community to its second summer 2026 concert, “America at 250: From Sea to Shining Sea – Landscapes, Legends, and the American Spirit,” on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Catlett Music Center on the University of Oklahoma campus.

This free community concert celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence through music inspired by America’s landscapes, traditions, people, and shared stories. The program will feature Americana-inspired works that reflect the beauty, complexity, and spirit of the American experience, performed by musicians from across Oklahoma.

Presented by the Norman Community Musicians Fund and the Norman Community Band, the concert continues the organization’s mission of creating welcoming, multigenerational opportunities for community music-making in the Norman area.

Admission is free and open to the public.