Community Calendar

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.

The 7th annual Art in Bloom will feature multiple permanent paintings on display at the OKCMOA, interpreted into floral sculpture. These exciting displays will be featured throughout the museum and in various galleries during normal museum hours. This weekend festival is complete with multiple workshops, including panels with the floral artists and hands-on activities.

Workshops and times:

BEHIND THE BLOOMS: IN CONVERSATION WITH THE FLORAL ARTISTS
Friday, April 10 | 9 am
Art in Bloom Galleries

BUBBLES & BLOOMS
Friday, April 10 | 7 pm
OKCMOA Roof Terrace
Designed for ages 21+

FLORALS AND FLOW: A MORNING YOGA SESSION
Saturday, April 11 | 9 am
Art in Bloom Galleries

BABIES AT THE MUSEUM: BUZZING THROUGH BLOOMS – SOLD OUT
Saturday, April 11 | 9 am
OKCMOA Family Space

ART CLASS: FLORALS IN FUSED GLASS – SOLD OUT
Saturday, April 11 | 10 am
OKCMOA Studio Classrooms

DROP-IN ART: PAUL REED-INSPIRED FLORAL MONOPRINTS
Saturday, April 11 | 11 am
OKCMOA Lobby

ART CLASS: GUIDED CALLA LILY PAINTINGS
Saturday, April 11 | 2 pm
OKCMOA Studio Classrooms

PLAYDATE & CREATE: FLORAL IMPRESSIONS – SOLD OUT
Sunday, April 12 | 9 am
OKCMOA Studio Classrooms

ART CLASS: FLORAL MOSAICS
Sunday, April 12 | 11 am
OKCMOA Studio Classrooms

ART CLASS: CREPE PAPER ICELANDIC POPPIES
Sunday, April 12 | 3 pm
OKCMOA Studio Classrooms

WANDERFOLK BOTANICAL COCKTAIL COMPETITION
Sunday, April 12 | 5:30 pm
OKCMOA Roof Terrace

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!

OKCMOA’s seventh annual Art in Bloom will feature floral sculpture interpretations of works from our permanent collection, all crafted by designers from across the state. These exciting new works will be displayed in the galleries and throughout the Museum. Self-guided tours and workshops will round out this can’t-miss festival of flowers!

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!

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

Explore Anthony McCall's groundbreaking "solid light" works in the North American debut of Anthony McCall: Solid Light. Presented in collaboration with Tate, UK, visitors will experience breaktaking interactive light sculptures in Oklahoma Contemporary's Eleanor Kirkpatrick Main Gallery.

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

Image: Installation photography of Anthony McCall: Solid Light exhibition at Tate Modern, June 27, 2024–June 29, 2025. © Anthony McCall; Photo © Tate.

Written by Yvette Nolan and directed by Daniel Leeman Smith, The Birds reimagines Aristophanes’ classic comedy through an Indigenous lens. The story follows two unlikely heroes who flee the modern world in search of freedom, arriving in the mythical land of the birds. But their dream of utopia quickly falters as they attempt to reshape this paradise without considering those who already call it home.

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

In her new solo comedy, NYT Bestselling Author Lindy West (SHRILL) takes audiences on a hilarious and bittersweet journey as she ranks the castles of the world from worst to best, and simultaneously charts her own coming-of-age story.

We all do dumb things. But sometimes we double down on those irrational choices—ignoring warning labels and brushing off the sage advice of people who’ve been there and survived. Now it’s your turn. Come tell the story of how you (or someone else) Effed Around and Found Out. Your hard-earned lesson might just save someone else from collecting the same scars.
Founded in 2005, the OKC StorySLAM is a regular community open-mic storytelling event that’s open to all 21+ folks. Stories must be true, 7 minutes or less, somehow linked to the theme of "Eff Around and Find Out," and told without notes.
The audience will vote for their favorite stories of the night, and winners will be awarded amazing handmade trophies, sponsor gifts, and lots of praise
No fee to attend. Sign up begins at 6:30.