Community Calendar

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!

Great tunes are back at The Standard!

Join us for a weekend of Jazz and Blues, two days of great music, top notch community, and beautiful springtime vibes. Check in for vendor information, giveaways and more announcements to come.
This event is FREE.

Check out the lineup!
Friday 3/27
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4:00pm - 5:30pm The Ravens
6:00pm - 7:30pm Jazz Exchange
8:00pm - 10:00pm Sam Vaughn
Saturday 3/28
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4:30pm - 6:00pm Chebon Tiger
6:30pm - 8:00pm Matthew Scott
8:30pm - 10:00pm The Ravens

Join us for our March 4th Friday Film screening of The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman’s Portrait Photography. This intimate documentary reflects on photographer Elsa Dorfman’s fifty-year career, offering insight into her large-format Polaroid portraits and the cultural figures she photographed.

The film explores her artistic process, her connections to the Beat literary scene, and her devotion to the 20x24 Polaroid camera. Through memory and reflection, the documentary becomes a meditation on time, friendship, and the act of making images.

About 4th Friday Films
4th Friday Films is a screening series presented in partnership with Pioneer Library System, offering educational films connected to current exhibitions. Each screening is followed by discussion and is free and open to the public.

Catch WWE NXT Live at The Criterion in OKC on March 27th!

The world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, led by tenor saxophonist Erik Stabnau, brings the unforgettable sound of swing to life with the music of legendary bandleader Glenn Miller. Featuring more than 1,700 arrangements, the orchestra is renowned for its signature sound, where the clarinet carries the melody, doubled by the tenor saxophone.

Traveling nearly 100,000 miles each year and performing close to 300 concerts across the United States and around the world, the Glenn Miller Orchestra continues to delight audiences of all ages. This celebrated ensemble now brings its iconic sound to Ada, Oklahoma, for a special performance at the historic McSwain Theatre—an evening of timeless music you won’t want to miss.

Get ready for an electrifying adventure as the OKC Philharmonic brings your favorite worlds to life through the power of music! Experience the thrilling sounds of comics, sci-fi, and video games in a concert that celebrates the imagination, excitement, and epic storytelling that define pop culture’s most iconic universes.

From the heroic fanfares of legendary superheroes to the sweeping soundscapes of far-off galaxies and fantastical quests, this concert transports you straight into the heart of your favorite stories. Whether you’re a die-hard gamer, a movie buff, or a lifelong comic fan, you’ll be swept away by powerful orchestral renditions of the themes you know and love.

With stunning visuals, dynamic performances, and moments that will ignite your inner fan, this high-energy program is perfect for audiences of all ages. Join us for a night of nostalgia, wonder, and adventure—where fantasy meets the full force of the orchestra!

OK City Opera presents "The Bard at the Bar (Shakespeare in Opera)." Experience the characters of Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and Falstaff through dramatic song!
Expect passion, power struggles, heartbreak, humor, and larger-than-life storytelling. Served up where Shakespeare probably would have approved: at the bar.
Featuring local professional singing actors in an intimate, immersive environment. Experience powerful voices and raw storytelling up close while enjoying cider!
Saturday February 28, 8pm at OK Cider Co.
Arrive early for parking and general admission seating.
Tickets: $15

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.