Oklahoma is becoming a place where people are no longer asking, “What is there to do?” and are now asking, “What shall we do?” To help decide what to do, Uncovering Oklahoma’s curated calendar of events features the best of the best unique events happening throughout Oklahoma. Whenever you’re looking for something interesting to do on the weekend or your day off, come here and find out what’s happening. Be sure to follow on Facebook or Twitter as events will often be shared there too!
Special Event Guides:
– Valentine’s Day
– Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday Events
– St. Patrick’s Day
– Earth Day
– Cinco de Mayo
– Mother’s Day
– Father’s Day
– July 4th
– Oklahoma Oktoberfests
– Halloween and Haunted Houses
– Christmas Lights, Holiday Plays, and Winter Festivities Guide
– New Year’s Eve Celebration Guide
To submit your event for consideration, click here.
Dragon Alley – A Wizard’s Fest is a traveling (pretend/fantasy/imagination) “magical” Mini festival celebrating the literary and film works of wizards, witches, dragons, and family-friendly pretend magical worlds.
The event will be in Stillwater:
Saturday January 25, 2020 -(9a.m. VIP) 10a.m.-5p.m.
Sunday January 26, 2020 – 10a.m.-4p.m.
General Admission, Two Day Passes, Single Day Family Pass:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dragon-alley-a-wizards-fest-tickets-82162822213
Though they are currently mostly a wizarding world based festival, their goal is to eventually build up with each festival to include aspects from other family-friendly magical literary & film works such as Narnia, The Hobbit/LOTR, Snow White, Maleficent, King Arthur and his Knights of the round table, Alice in Wonderland, Wizard of Oz, & more! They are a festival full of play magic and imagination brought to life from the stories that we love!
Grab your broom, wand, sled, cart, or your dragon and fly on over for a magical time! This event is now a ticketed event. There will be games, prizes, magical pop-up shops, & pay for wizard workshops. There will also be plenty of included activities such as mini crafts (while supplies last), a scavenger hunt, a mermaid encounter, fairies, wand practice, broom practice, potions demonstration (simple chemistry experiments for fun presented by a volunteer), magical animal encounter (a nature rescue), wizard bingo with small prizes & more!
Dress up in your favorite robes or costumes for our Costume/Cosplay contest. Dress as any magical person or creature – as long as it’s family-friendly!
Glitter Ball is the winter dance party and art extravaganza presented by deadCenter Film and KINDT Events. This year’s party features a winter formal theme with more music, dancing, and visual spectacle than ever before at the intersection of art and avant-garde, Factory Obscura.
Tickets may be purchased online. Proceeds will benefit deadCenter Film.
Leap Coffee Roasters announces its collaboration with poet and visual artist Angie LaPaglia to create the company’s 2020 Artist Series Blend coffee, “Shameless,” set to launch February 1. As in years past, the Leap team has worked together with LaPaglia to create this signature blend that speaks to her work, and a percentage of its sales will benefit the artist.
“When we started Leap four years ago, one of the things we wanted to do was find a creative way to support local art,” says Kari Hirst Starkey, co-owner of Leap. Together with her husband and co-owner Eric Starkey, they created the Leap Artist Series Blend program. Every year they have supported artists in a range of disciplines, from singer/songwriters, to visual artists, to this year, a poet.
According to Eric, “Shameless” is a light-to-medium roast coffee blend that is robust without being bitter, with notes of cocoa, golden raisin, and nutmeg, and a smooth finish. It’s comprised of certified organic beans from Brazil, Guatemala, and Sumatra. The Sumatra coffee co-op is women-owned, which was an imperative for LaPaglia.
“The shape of my life is the result of my gender, and my art is very much about the condition of being a woman,” she says. “So it was important to me that this coffee support women.”
Angie says that the name “Shameless” is derived from her bold approach to poetry. Because of her raw, visceral style she’s been called “the poet who’s not afraid to feel.” Her visual presentations of original poems are known for being powerful and moving, and she says she wanted a coffee that was as bold as her art. “Shameless is not subtle. It very much knows who it is.”
LaPaglia and the Leap team will celebrate the coffee’s debut with a launch party and art opening Saturday, February 1, from 10 am – 1 pm at the Leap retail warehouse, 44 NE 51st Street in Oklahoma City. The event will include music by Norman-based singer/songwriter Lacy Saunders, poetry performances by LaPaglia, and a unique display of some of her most recognized poems.
In addition to furthering her own practice, Angie has plans to leverage her year-long residency to lift up Oklahoma women. She will curate two exhibitions in 2020, one including emerging female artists as young as age 14. She is also collaborating with the Oklahoma Women’s Coalition to bring awareness to women’s issues in the state.
Leap’s Artist Series Blend is a collaborative approach to producing custom coffee blends, with a percentage of sales benefiting a local artist directly. A new artist is chosen each year to produce a signature blend in collaboration with the roasters. Previous local artists with coffee blends include the musical duo “Miss Brown to You” and visual artists Romy Owens, Eyakem Gulilat, and Amanda Zoey Weathers. All Artist Series Blend coffees are available for purchase online at leapcoffeeroasters.net, at select Sprouts and Homeland locations, and at the Leap warehouse, 44 NE 51st Street in Oklahoma City.
Chocolate Decadence is proud to celebrate its 23rd anniversary in 2020, and we invite you to join us for a truly decadent night featuring delicious drinks, unforgettable auction items, live music, and of course savory and sweet chocolate creations from Oklahoma City’s best restaurants!
This year, Chocolate Decadence will be held in Leadership Square as they prepare exciting changes to the event, its brand, and location. The event continues to sell out every year, so don’t miss the chance to celebrate as a sponsor or attendee and be the first to hear about what’s to come in 2021!
All proceeds from this year’s event go directly to the Automobile Alley Association, which funds community projects in the district including light displays, neon sign grants, marketing, street furniture, research, and public art.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit chocolatedecadenceokc.com.
Center of the Universe looking at the Tulsa Arts District
The First Friday Art Crawl was established in 2007. This year-round monthly event features all of the galleries, studios and museums as well as the part-time galleries in various shops opening their doors to show art. The Art Crawl is held on the first Friday of the month and open from 6 pm to 9 pm.
In line with its original purpose, local artists are given an opportunity to display and sell their work. This event has grown from 50–100 people visiting 4–6 venues to an event that has drawn over 3,000 people and continues to attract new people to Downtown Tulsa. Besides the art galleries being open, the established museums and galleries offer free admission and many shops stay open late. During any given Art Crawl, visitors can expect visual art, performances and maybe a few fireworks! Each venue offers something different and creative, a true hallmark of the Tulsa Arts District.
The First Friday Art Crawl can be the perfect date night when you start with a cocktail, coffee or early dinner on one of the many patios. It can also be a leisurely browse of the art and a great late dinner or nightcap at the District’s unique restaurants or clubs. Families can find many options from kid-friendly gallery shows to live music in the park. For those who like to linger even later, stay for one of the clubs, bars or coffee shops – many of which offer live entertainment.
The Paseo Arts District’s First Friday Gallery Walk features more than 80 artists in more than 25 galleries participating, all within walking distance. Paseo galleries offer special themed exhibits, refreshments, guest artists and a variety of entertainment opportunities. The night typically features four to six Art Opening Receptions to showcase the new work of the gallery/studio owners or the work of guest artists.
Come visit Oklahoma City’s historic arts district to experience dozens of galleries, three restaurants, and a handful of shops stand in distinctive Spanish Mission Revival style buildings, all within a two block distance.
The First Friday Gallery Walk starts on the First Friday of every month at 6 pm and lasts until 10 pm.
For more information on the Paseo Arts District, visit thepaseo.com
The Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s Third Thursdays program features live music, a special menu at the Museum Cafe, full bar on the Roof Terrace, and access to the Museum’s galleries. Admission is just $5; food and libations are available at an additional cost. This year, the Museum’s Roof Terrace will be open to the public only during Third Thursday events.
[pullquote-right]”Throughout the year, Third Thursday will be a fantastic way to visit the Museum and channel your ‘inner Michelangelo’ while enjoying great food and drinks in a unique atmosphere.”[/pullquote-right]”The Museum has always been busy on Thursday evenings,” said E. Michael Whittington, President and CEO. “We are thrilled to offer even more reasons to visit with our new Third Thursday series presented by Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores. Throughout the year, Third Thursday will be a fantastic way to visit the Museum and channel your ‘inner Michelangelo’ while enjoying great food and drinks in a unique atmosphere. We are grateful to Love’s for their partnership in this innovative new Museum program.”
“We are excited to support a full year of Third Thursdays,” added Jenny Love Meyer, vice president of communications at Love’s. “The recent growth and development of our downtown area has been significant and Third Thursdays will continue to build on this momentum. We believe the arts are a vital part of a vibrant downtown and are committed to increasing access for everyone in our community.”
The Museum will continue extended hours and $5 admission every Thursday, but special programming and the opening of the Roof Terrace will occur only on the third Thursday of the month.
Admission to the Museum on Thursday evenings is $5, and no other discounts apply. Admission for Museum members is always free. More information about Third Thursdays, including how to purchase tickets, can be found on the Museum’s website, okcmoa.com.
Center of the Universe looking at the Tulsa Arts District
The First Friday Art Crawl was established in 2007. This year-round monthly event features all of the galleries, studios and museums as well as the part-time galleries in various shops opening their doors to show art. The Art Crawl is held on the first Friday of the month and open from 6 pm to 9 pm.
In line with its original purpose, local artists are given an opportunity to display and sell their work. This event has grown from 50–100 people visiting 4–6 venues to an event that has drawn over 3,000 people and continues to attract new people to Downtown Tulsa. Besides the art galleries being open, the established museums and galleries offer free admission and many shops stay open late. During any given Art Crawl, visitors can expect visual art, performances and maybe a few fireworks! Each venue offers something different and creative, a true hallmark of the Tulsa Arts District.
The First Friday Art Crawl can be the perfect date night when you start with a cocktail, coffee or early dinner on one of the many patios. It can also be a leisurely browse of the art and a great late dinner or nightcap at the District’s unique restaurants or clubs. Families can find many options from kid-friendly gallery shows to live music in the park. For those who like to linger even later, stay for one of the clubs, bars or coffee shops – many of which offer live entertainment.
The Paseo Arts District’s First Friday Gallery Walk features more than 80 artists in more than 25 galleries participating, all within walking distance. Paseo galleries offer special themed exhibits, refreshments, guest artists and a variety of entertainment opportunities. The night typically features four to six Art Opening Receptions to showcase the new work of the gallery/studio owners or the work of guest artists.
Come visit Oklahoma City’s historic arts district to experience dozens of galleries, three restaurants, and a handful of shops stand in distinctive Spanish Mission Revival style buildings, all within a two block distance.
The First Friday Gallery Walk starts on the First Friday of every month at 6 pm and lasts until 10 pm.
For more information on the Paseo Arts District, visit thepaseo.com
The Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s Third Thursdays program features live music, a special menu at the Museum Cafe, full bar on the Roof Terrace, and access to the Museum’s galleries. Admission is just $5; food and libations are available at an additional cost. This year, the Museum’s Roof Terrace will be open to the public only during Third Thursday events.
[pullquote-right]”Throughout the year, Third Thursday will be a fantastic way to visit the Museum and channel your ‘inner Michelangelo’ while enjoying great food and drinks in a unique atmosphere.”[/pullquote-right]”The Museum has always been busy on Thursday evenings,” said E. Michael Whittington, President and CEO. “We are thrilled to offer even more reasons to visit with our new Third Thursday series presented by Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores. Throughout the year, Third Thursday will be a fantastic way to visit the Museum and channel your ‘inner Michelangelo’ while enjoying great food and drinks in a unique atmosphere. We are grateful to Love’s for their partnership in this innovative new Museum program.”
“We are excited to support a full year of Third Thursdays,” added Jenny Love Meyer, vice president of communications at Love’s. “The recent growth and development of our downtown area has been significant and Third Thursdays will continue to build on this momentum. We believe the arts are a vital part of a vibrant downtown and are committed to increasing access for everyone in our community.”
The Museum will continue extended hours and $5 admission every Thursday, but special programming and the opening of the Roof Terrace will occur only on the third Thursday of the month.
Admission to the Museum on Thursday evenings is $5, and no other discounts apply. Admission for Museum members is always free. More information about Third Thursdays, including how to purchase tickets, can be found on the Museum’s website, okcmoa.com.
