Apr 12 Sunday
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!
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
Apr 13 Monday
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.