Community Calendar

Take an adventure to places on Earth that mimic the moon: from a zero-gravity aircraft making parabolic loops to remote islands that serve as testing grounds for next-gen technologies. We get a behind-the-scenes look at the newest robotics as engineer and National Geographic Explorer Cody Paige builds the technologies that might allow humans to create a lasting presence beyond Earth.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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NAQG MEETINGS are held at McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church, 419 S. University Blvd., Norman OK. We have quilt related programs. We start at 7:00 pm. 3rd Monday of the Month. Fenn Hall (the entrance to Fenn Hall is located near the door to the east end of the church)

Please attend:

Coming Up Roses Quilt Show
April 24-25, 2026
FRIDAY 10am to 5pm, SATURDAY 10am to 4pm
Calvary Church, 3730 N Porter Ave, Norman, Oklahoma
SPONSORS:
Beth's Quilting Quarters; Bernina of Oklahoma City;
World Weidner Creative Center
ADMISSION: $10 PER DAY

The 60th Annual Festival of the Arts takes place April 23–26, 2026 in Bicentennial Park in downtown Oklahoma City, celebrating six decades of art, music, food, and community. Presented by MidFirst Bank and Inasmuch Foundation, the four-day festival features over 140 visual artists, 100+ performances, and dozens of food vendors, along with interactive art experiences and family-friendly activities.

Highlights include Sculpture Park, hands-on creative spaces for all ages, the Youth Art Sale, and the Fresh Paint mural competition. The event transforms downtown into a vibrant cultural “mini city” and continues its tradition as Oklahoma City’s signature spring celebration of the arts.

Explore Jakian Parks: The Black Land. Though the lens of photographer Jakian Parks, Oklahoma’s Black rodeo culture becomes both symbol and setting for survival, resurgence and celebration. Much like the rodeo itself, The Black Land connects the past and present, situating the American West as a living archive and center stage for Black cattlemen and cowboys alike. The Black Land honors the dignity, beauty and power of Black equestrian life as a living tradition of cultural and historical significance.

For more information: 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/jakianparks