Community Calendar

Join us May 30 in the Wheeler District for OKC's 2026 Walk to Cure Arthritis!
Walk to Cure Arthritis is the Arthritis Foundation’s nationwide signature event that unites communities across the country to put an end to arthritis. We aren't just helping the millions of people with arthritis to live better; we're charting the course to a cure.

The Arthritis Foundation is fighting for all people who live with the chronic pain of arthritis. As a Champion of Yes, it’s our mission to turn the obstacles arthritis causes into opportunities. Not only do we champion life-changing solutions and medical advancements, but we also provide ways for people to connect, break down barriers in health care and join the fight for a cure.

We put the needs of people with arthritis front and center of everything we do, from offering patient education to help them live a fuller life to making sure their voices are being heard in matters that affect their health and well-being. We're uniting hearts, minds and resources to change the future of arthritis. This is our fight together — and our fight to win. Be part of our growing movement.

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!

Take your museum visit to the next level—literally! Starting on June 7, spend your Saturday mornings on the OKCMOA Roof Terrace, a scenic spot to vibe and take in the sights and sounds of downtown Oklahoma City. Enjoy locally sourced pastries and refreshing drinks available for purchase—the perfect prelude to a day of film and fine art.

Access to the Roof Terrace is included with a film ticket purchase or gallery admission. Simply show your purchase confirmation to the Admission desk, then ride up the elevator!

Members always receive free admission. Not a member? Join today at okcmoa.com/membership.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

- What: Five-week stop-motion animation workshop - https://www.1ne3.org/calendar/2026/6/1/stop-motion-animation-summer-workshop
- Who: Teens (12 – 18)
- When: Monday, June 1 – Friday July 3, 2026
- Time: Monday – Friday • 9 AM – 4 PM
- Where: ARTSPACE at Untitled 1 NE 3rd St, Oklahoma City

Description:

- Adapt a story – draft scripts & storyboards
- Build the world – design sets, sculpt puppets, rig props
- Animate & shoot – capture a complete short film frame-by-frame
- Edit & polish – add sound, titles, and final touches
- Go public – submit to student film festivals, create promo materials, and host a premiere screening of your film

Why join?

Hands-on mentorship: lead instructor Nicole Emmons (professional animator & filmmaker) guides you through the entire pipeline + visiting animator guest speakers

Career-level experience: five full weeks of production mirrors a real studio schedule

Festival exposure: finish with a festival-ready short, promo kit, and red-carpet screening

Who we’re looking for

Passionate teen animators, storytellers, puppet-makers, set designers, filmmakers—anyone who loves bringing ideas to life in motion. Commitment is key: this is an intensive, collaborative project.

How to apply (by May 15th)

Email: info@1ne3.org

Subject line: “Summer Stop-Motion Workshop – [Your Name]”

A paragraph of why you want to participate.

Space is limited. Secure your spot and start animating this summer!

Cost: $600
Note* Workshop fee for Students participating in this years Mentorship Program are paid for by the mentorship scholarship.