Community Calendar

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.

Downtown Miami comes alive at the end of July with two full days of bands, food trucks, marketplace vendors and a car and bike show as part of the Route 66 Heritage Festival. Friday's festivities begin at 4:00 PM until 9:30 PM. Saturday's festivities start at 8:00 AM and end at 9:30 PM. attend the car and bike show held on the south end of Main Street, or take part in a fun poker run that will take you across town. There's a magic show for kids as well as a corn hole tournament. Enjoy live music, a beer garden and much more. Save the date for the Route 66 Heritage Festival in Miami.

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!

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.

"Discovering Ansel Adams" features over 100 photographs that share Adams’s most celebrated works while revealing aspects of his development that are frequently overlooked. Together with original archival materials from the Center of Creative Photography’s Ansel Adams Archive, these photographs demonstrate how Adams transformed from a fourteen-year-old tourist with a camera into a renowned photographer between 1916 and the 1940s. Along the way, photographic prints from his early visits to the American Southwest, his mountaineering experiences as a young man, and his quest to photograph America’s national parks will enchant visitors.

Adult Wellness & Education Center Open House Slated for July 26

Healthy Living Norman is hosting a free open house at the Adult Wellness & Education Center, 602 N. Findlay Ave., from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 26. Activities include presentations about the state-of-the-art facility and its programs for those ages 50 and up, tours, fitness training Q&A, an art workshop, and more.

“This is a great opportunity for area residents age 50 an older to come see the beautiful facility and learn about the wellness amenities and programs for older adults to continue being active, creative, and engaged,” said Executive Director Katherine Leidy. “We understand the impact inactivity and isolation can have on the well-being and longevity of older adults. That’s why we provide a variety of fun and healthy activities in a safe and welcoming environment.”

Healthy Living Norman is the nonprofit operator of the City of Norman’s Adult Wellness and Education Center, which opened in November 2023. The organization’s mission is to promote the health and well-being of adults aged 50 and older by providing opportunities for physical activity, social engagement, and lifelong learning. Memberships are available for a fee; however some insurance plans are accepted.

For more information, call 405-857-7390 or visit www.healthylivingnorman.com.

Museum Films presents the annual curated program of the best of new and classic French cinema, presented with support from Alliance Française of Oklahoma City (afdokc.org). French Film in July features six new French films, including the delightful literary romance “Jane Austen Wrecked My Life," which screens July 25-27, and a three-film retrospective of rarely seen bohemian seaside vacation idylls from French New Wave director Jacques Rozier screening Thursdays, July 10, 17, and 24.

Saturday, July 26, 1 – 3 PM
Water Plaza Room
Member $13; Nonmember $15
April Steward, Youth and Family Education Coordinator
Register by July 18
REGISTER HERE
Butterflies + gardens = a magical good time! Discover how butterflies help our plants grow, then craft your own sparkly butterfly wings. And of course, no party is complete without yummy snacks and juice.

Oklahoma Children’s Theatre presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.
Journey under the sea with Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr., where Ariel dreams of a life beyond the waves! Join her, along with Sebastian, Flounder, and more unforgettable characters, as she bravely follows her heart in this magical musical adventure. With lively songs, dazzling costumes, and a talented young cast, audiences will be swept away by this enchanting underwater world! Perfect for sea lovers of all ages—don’t miss this splashy, musical celebration!

Performance Dates: Saturday, July 26th at 2 PM & Sunday, July 27th at 2 PM
Location: The Burg Theatre located within the Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center at OCU
Tickets available at: www.okct.org