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.

Date Night with The Martin Duprass presents: Schmancy Pants: A Sketchy Murder Mystery!
Help the Schmancy Pantsers solve an all-new murder!
Featuring Olivia Lycan, Holly York, Jessi Kyle, Cam Hunter and Jacob Threadgill!
Wear your schmanciest duds for a chance to win a fabulous prize!
The mystery begins at 7pm!
Tickets just $5 at the door

The Wheeler District is hosting Wheeler Summer Concert Series Friday, July 18, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Local artists including "The Voice" contestant, AJ Harvey, as well as Sorry Darlin and Kennedy Fine are set to perform throughout the evening. Food, drinks and local vendors are all available for attendees.

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.

Scissortail Park will be home to a Farmers Market starting in April and running through October. Join us every Saturday morning, from 9 am to 11 pm, and peruse a variety of fresh produce and handcrafted items while supporting your local farmers!

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.

Join local author Nicholas Davis for a close encounter with Oklahoma's amazing critters! This outdoor event will take you on an exciting expedition to spot local birds, bugs, reptiles and amphibians in their natural habitats near the library grounds.

We'll start inside the library and take a walk down our walking trail. We will be learning how to use the Merlin ID app that listens to the birds around you and tells you what kind of bird is singing.

We suggest bringing the following:

• comfortable clothing and shoes, suitable for the weather
• sunscreen
• water bottle
• mobile smartphone with eBird, iNaturalist, and/or Merlin apps for bird identification.

We have limited handheld fans, water, binoculars, and cooling towels.

Demonstrations for using apps for birding and citizen science will be provided.

Nicholas Davis is the Commercial Underwriting Manager for MidFirst Bank’s Southwest commercial markets, the Bank’s SBA department and the Bank’s Private Banking department. He graduated from the University of Washington in 2002 with a BA in Economics. Nicholas’ hobbies are varied and include photography, working with animals, fly fishing, and writing. He is a published author, self-publishing his book The Year I Fell In Love With Bluebirds: Observations and Muses of a Backyard Bluebirder in 2023. Nicholas is considered a “citizen scientist” spending much of his free time studying the world around him. His deeply personal experiences with bluebirds gives him a unique perspective into the lives of bluebirds and other Oklahoma birds.

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.