Community Calendar

Oklahoma Contemporary presents the first major retrospective of Oklahoma City-based artist Edgar Heap of Birds, who is known internationally for conceptual artwork that addresses Indigenous rights, sovereignty and relationships to place. Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds: HONOR SONG is a landmark for American art, for the region and for the city: the artist’s first institutional survey in his home-state of the last forty years. The exhibition spans over four decades of art production, tracing Heap of Birds’ trajectory from the 1970s to the present through colorful prints, abstract paintings, drawings, glassworks, sculptures and public works.

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

Image: Edgar Heap of Birds, Neuf, 1995. The John and Susan Horseman Collection, Courtesy of the Horseman Foundation. © Edgar Heap of Birds. Image courtesy of the artist.

Every Third Thursday | 6-8 pm
Museum Patio

In collaboration with The SoundBar OKC and Latin Fusion Oklahoma, OKCMOA brings rhythm to the Museum Patio with Salsa Nights— an upbeat evening of music and dance happening every third Thursday.

Join professional salsa dancers for an evening of fun, movement, and community. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or stepping onto the floor for the first time, this beginner-friendly event welcomes everyone. This program is free and open to the public.

Don’t forget to fuel your footwork with $5 mimosas from the Store Bar!

Led by Teaching Artist Jackie Nelson
Designed for ages 18+

$25 Members | $45 Non-Members
Not a member? Join today at okcmoa.com/membership

Inspired by the iconic photography of Ansel Adams, this watercolor class invites artists to capture the essence of the natural world using a limited palette and expressive brushwork. Focusing on tonal value, atmospheric perspective, and strong composition, participants will learn to create striking black-and-white or muted-tone landscapes that emphasize mood over detail. Through guided exercises and individual exploration, artists will discover how watercolor can evoke the same emotional depth and contrast found in Adams’s masterful photographs, one wash at a time.

This class is designed for adults ages 18+.  All supplies will be provided.
For questions regarding the class or registration, please email Programs Manager Neely Simms at nsimms@okcmoa.com.

Bonus! Stop by the OKCMOA Bar before class—registrants are welcome to bring a drink to enjoy a relaxed, paint-and-sip experience.

The Norman Community Band is going to celebrate Christmas in July! Music lovers of all ages are invited to attend and enjoy a celebration of community spirit through live music.

Founded in the summer of 2018, the Norman Community Band brings together wind and percussion musicians from across the region. With more than 120 musicians participating this year, NCB is proudly intergenerational, welcoming players of all experience levels and backgrounds—no auditions or fees required.

To learn more, follow the band on Facebook at facebook.com/NormanCommunityBand.
Musicians interested in participating can still register by contacting Johnnie-Margaret McConnell at johnniemargaret@ou.edu.

The Norman Community Band' July concert will feature a mixture of patriotic tunes and beloved film scores. Music lovers of all ages are invited to attend and enjoy a celebration of community spirit through live music.

Founded in the summer of 2018, the Norman Community Band brings together wind and percussion musicians from across the region. With more than 120 musicians participating this year, NCB is proudly intergenerational, welcoming players of all experience levels and backgrounds—no auditions or fees required. To learn more, follow the band on Facebook at facebook.com/NormanCommunityBand.

Musicians interested in participating can still register by contacting Johnnie-Margaret McConnell at johnniemargaret@ou.edu.

She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.

She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.

Join us this summer at the Sam Noble Museum and experience science first-hand through a variety of discovery-based programs. Each week-long, two-hour Summer Explorers program (children ages 6-7, 8-9, and 10-12) features a different natural or cultural history theme.

REGISTRATION
Don’t miss out! Space is limited and advance registration is required. Visit the Sam Noble Museum website to register. For questions or accommodations on the basis of disability, please contact Visitor Services at (405) 325-7977. Cost: $80 (Member youth); $100 (Non-member youth).

Required program forms will be sent via confirmation email.

ROBERTA PAILES FUND FOR CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
A limited number of program fees can be funded for families who demonstrate financial need. Click Here for more information and to apply.

T-SHIRT
Each Summer Explorers youth program participant will receive a T-shirt. Please indicate the size when you register.

OFF-SITE PROGRAMS indicated with ☀️
These programs will take place in the best classroom of all: the great outdoors! We will start at the museum and then travel in museum or university vans to local parks. Booster seats are provided for children 9 and under and are available for children over the age of 9 upon request of parents/guardians. Participants should be dressed to get wet and dirty and must bring a water bottle.

On July 18th and 19th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Centennial Building at the OKC Fairgrounds, find a massive assortment of beautiful, handmade quilts at the "Symphony of Colors:" A Celebration of Quilts in Oklahoma City. At this event, the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Centennial Building will be full of over a hundred quilts from the Central Oklahoma Quilters Guild. In addition to quilts, guests will be able to shop at large vendor booths that feature recycled treasures, fabrics, books and much more. You'll also have a chance to win prizes such as exclusive quilts during the event's raffle. Come support this non-profit and see the incredible craftsmanship on display at the Celebration of Quilts.

Step into a world of vibrant imagination with A Colorful Dream, an interactive exhibition by contemporary fine art photographer Adrien Broom. This family-friendly experience follows a young girl’s journey through a series of monochromatic fantasy worlds, each meticulously crafted to explore the emotions and symbolism of the full spectrum of the rainbow. Broom’s large-scale photographs, created without digital manipulation, capture the magic of these handmade sets, bringing fairy-tale-like landscapes to life.

Exclusive to the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, the exhibition features a site-specific installation that reimagines black not as an absence, but as the presence of all colors. This striking addition invites viewers to contemplate color in a new way, blending fantasy and reality in stunning detail.