Community Calendar

Each month, the McSwain Theatre shows movies every Thursday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

You’re invited. For one week in January Katie Bender—playwright, performer, mom—will host a series of séances at OKC Rep to contact Harry Houdini to teach her how to escape her life. And maybe you have things you want to escape from?

Instructions for a Séance is a playful yet poignant exploration of motherhood, artistic ambition, and the urge to escape. Inspired by the Houdini archives at the Ransom Center, Séance is a 70-minute theatrical gem: compact, gleaming, and utterly unforgettable.

Playwright Sharr White transforms photographer Larry Sultan’s landmark photo memoir for the stage in this new three-character play. In the 1980s, Sultan spent a decade photographing and interviewing his parents and unearthing the memories beneath his family’s home movies. The result is a deeply intimate and comic portrait of a mother, a father, and their son. Though set in the recent past, this poignant and theatrically inventive play is both of-the-moment and timeless.

Friday, January 16 – 8:00 PM
• Saturday, January 17 – 8:00 PM

Thursday, January 22 – 7:30 PM
• Friday, January 23 – 8:00 PM
• Saturday, January 24 – 8:00 PM
• Sunday, January 25 – 2:00 PM

Thursday, January 29 – 7:30 PM
• Friday, January 30 – 8:00 PM
• Saturday, January 31 – 8:00 PM
• Sunday, February 1 – 2:00 PM

A COMEDY-DRAMA BY SHARR WHITE
​Directed by Rhonda Clark
Playwright Sharr White transforms photographer Larry Sultan’s landmark photo memoir for the stage in this new three-character play. In the 1980s, Sultan spent a decade photographing and interviewing his parents and unearthing the memories beneath his family’s home movies. The result is a deeply intimate and comic portrait of a mother, a father, and their son. Though set in the recent past, this poignant and theatrically inventive play is both of-the-moment and timeless.

The Total Wellness Program is a free 8-week healthy lifestyle and weight-loss class offered by the Oklahoma City-County Health Department. Classes are available at multiple community locations across Oklahoma County, as well as online, making participation accessible for adults with busy schedules.

This program is designed to help participants lose weight safely, build healthier habits, and prevent or manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

Renown Percussion Dean Brown will be providing free 1 hour drum set lessons to the members of the adult living In Norman Oklahoma on Fridays at 10 am.

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!

Discover Oklahoma Contemporary's ArtNow 2025: Materials and Boundaries exhibition, highlighting new and recent art from a selection of artists active in the state. Twenty-six artists explore identity, place and experimentation through boundary-pushing practices and material innovation, offering a fresh and nuanced vision of contemporary Oklahoma. Visit okcontemp.org for gallery hours.

For more information: 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/artnow2025

Spring comes early to OKC when the 44th annual Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show, presented by Communication Federal Credit Union returns to OKC Fair Park. The state’s largest home show will be January 23-25 and held in the Bennett Event Center. Featuring more than 350 exhibitors, visitors can talk with experts and get a head start on their home-related projects for spring. From local professionals to national experts, the show is the ideal place to get your home project questions answered, shop for the latest deals, and get the advice and inspiration you need to get started.

Jenn Nawada, landscape contractor for This Old House, and other experts will share creative, practical landscaping solutions to home show visitors helping them make their outdoor spaces more beautiful, functional, and sustainable.

Celebrate the holidays at the Edmond Outdoor Ice Rink in Mitch Park. Skate under the stars and soak up the festive spirit with family and friends. The rink offers free parking, open skate sessions, concessions, safety helmets, WiFi, and indoor restrooms. Make lasting memories this season at one of Edmond’s favorite holiday traditions.