№179: A full week of summer fun ahead! ☀️

MIDTOWN COOL DOWN
JUNE 15 | MIDTOWN DISTRICT

On the third Wednesday of June, July, and August, participating Midtown restaurants and bars will serve over-the-top, tropical, or fruit-forward Cool Down drinks from 4pm to close for Midtown Cool Down. Grab your midweek crew and enjoy a refreshing drink from your regular spot or venture to a new place you have been meaning to try. Find more information and event details at midtownokc.com.

Can’t make it on one of the three days for the Midtown Cool Down? Don’t worry — Midtown bars and restaurants offer great happy hour deals all summer long. See a list of happy hour locations in Midtown at midtownokc.com/happy-hour.

PRIDE MONTH OPENING CEREMONIES
JUNE 8 | KERR PARK

The Pride Month Opening Ceremonies hosted by OKC Pride Alliance in Kerr Park have been rescheduled and will take place TONIGHT, June 8 at 7pm. Join the Oklahoma City Pride Alliance and help usher in pride month with community and complimentary drinks. Find more information, and a full list of Pride Month events, by visiting okcpridealliance.org.

CHILDREN'S GARDEN FESTIVAL
NOW - JUNE 12 | MYRIAD GARDENS

The annual Children's Garden Festival is currently taking place at the Myriad Botanical Gardens and will run through Sunday, June 12. The Children’s Garden has come alive with colorful, larger-than-life displays and vignettes representing themed children's stories.

This is a family-friendly festival full of fun, ongoing daily from 10am-5pm. Admission is $8 per person and free for ages 2 and under as well as Myriad Garden Members. Find more details and information by visiting myriadgardens.org.

DEADCENTER FILM FESTIVAL
JUNE 9 - 12 | OKLAHOMA CITY

The deadCenter Film Festival is set to take place this Thursday, June 9 through Sunday, June 12 throughout Oklahoma City, with many screenings and events happening right here in downtown.

As Oklahoma’s largest film festival, deadCenter is the best place to see exciting new short films, insightful documentaries, hilarious comedies, hair-raising thrillers, terrifying movies, and the best independent films from around the world and all over Oklahoma. See a full lineup of this year's festival films and events, purchase passes, and find more information at deadcenterfilm.org.

NIGHT MARKET
JUNE 10 | SCISSORTAIL PARK

The June Night Market at Scissortail Park will take place this Friday, June 10 from 5:30-9:30pm. Find local Oklahoma small shops, businesses, crafters, entrepreneurs, and more from 50+ vendors spread throughout Scissortail Park.

Also taking place during the event is the premiere of OKC Thunder's film "Seeds of Greenwood", screening for FREE in conjunction with deadCenter Film Festival on the Love's Travel Stops Great Lawn at 7:30pm. This story follows the developments of Thunder Fellows, an after-school program located in Tulsa's Greenwood District. Find more information on this month's night market and the deadCenter screening by visiting scissortailpark.org.

SECOND SATURDAY: FIELD DAY
JUNE 11 | OKLAHOMA CONTEMPORARY

June’s Second Saturday will take place on June 11 from 1-4pm at Oklahoma Contemporary. Bring the family and kids to have big fun outdoors in an afternoon of mega-sized memory-making.

Build a city out of massive foam blocks, create a seed-art flower mosaic with Lillian Timber Farms, play oversized games, enjoy music from a local DJ and join an interactive tour of John Newsom: Nature’s Course. All Second Saturday activities are FREE for all ages and open to the public. Find more information by visiting okcontemp.org/SecondSaturday.

FULL MOON BIKE RIDE
JUNE 14 | MYRIAD GARDENS

The next Full Moon Bike Ride of the 2022 season will take place Tuesday, June 14 and you won't want to miss it! The ride will take off from the Seasonal Plaza at 8:30pm at the Myriad Gardens.

Bring your bike and meet up for a leisurely one-hour ride throughout downtown. Lights and helmets are required to participate. New t-shirts and water bottles will be available for purchase, and the cost to ride is a suggested $5 donation towards the Myriad Gardens Foundation. Find more information and a full list of this season's rides by visiting myriadgardens.org.

CHIHULY THEN AND NOW
JUNE 18 | OKCMOA

Chihuly is back at the OKCMOA and better than ever! Join the Oklahoma City Museum of Art for the opening weekend of Chihuly Then and Now: The Collection at Twenty Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19.

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Chihuly collection at the Museum, Chihuly Then and Now: The Collection at Twenty features five decades of glass and painting, and tells a comprehensive story of Chihuly’s groundbreaking career. Redesigned in collaboration with Chihuly Studio, the exhibition displays new works never before seen in OKC. Learn more at okcmoa.com.

FOURTH FRIDAYS
JUNE 24 | ARTS DISTRICT

The Oklahoma City Arts District invites you to join them in the district every 4th Friday! You’re encouraged to take a stroll throughout the district where there will be treats, drinks, giveaways, art, live music, and more. Come experience all the wonderful small businesses that make up this walkable downtown neighborhood! Find more information and participating businesses by visiting artsdistrictokc.com.

RED BULL RAPIDS
AUGUST 27 | RIVERSPORT OKC

For the first time ever in its 11-year history, the Red Bull Rapids is coming to the United States and its national event is landing right here in Oklahoma City at the RIVERSPORT Rapids on August 27 for the 2022 event.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, June 8
Pride Month Opening Ceremonies, Kerr Park
Children's Garden Festival, Myriad Gardens
Paint and Take, Elk Valley Brewery
Lively Music Series, The Jones Assembly

Thursday, June 9
ArtAfloat Showboat Concert Series, Bricktown Canal
Summer Thursdays, Oklahoma Hall of Fame
Midland, The Criterion
Children's Garden Festival, Myriad Gardens
American Gold, Civic Center
deadCenter Film Festival, Oklahoma City
CHEER Live, Paycom Center
Lively Music Series, The Jones Assembly

Friday, June 10
Night Market, Scissortail Park
deadCenter Film Festival, Oklahoma City
Children's Garden Festival, Myriad Gardens
Belle and Sebastian, The Criterion
illume, Oklahoma Contemporary
Oklahoma Tattoo Arts Festival, OKC Convention Center
Lively Music Series, The Jones Assembly

Saturday, June 11
Farmers Market, Scissortail Park
Makers Market, Angry Scotsman Brewing
illume, Oklahoma Contemporary
deadCenter Film Festival, Oklahoma City
Children's Garden Festival, Myriad Gardens
Blood Drive, Scissortail Park
Myriad in Motion: Free Yoga, Myriad Botanical Gardens
My Name is NOT Mom, The Criterion
2022 Walk for Kids, Scissortail Park

Sunday, June 12
deadCenter Film Festival, Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Philharmonic Concert, Scissortail Park
Children's Garden Festival, Myriad Gardens

Tuesday, June 14
Full Moon Bike Ride, Myriad Gardens
Myriad in Motion: Free Yoga, Myriad Botanical Gardens
Lively Music Series, The Jones Assembly

Wednesday, June 15
Midtown Cool Down, Midtown District
Lively Music Series, The Jones Assembly

Thursday, June 16
ArtAfloat Showboat Concert Series, Bricktown Canal
Myriad in Motion: Free Zumba, Myriad Gardens
Yard Party, Scissortail Park
Lively Music Series, The Jones Assembly

Friday, June 17
Dancing in the Gardens, Myriad Gardens
Deray Davis, Bricktown Comedy Club
Lively Music Series, The Jones Assembly

Saturday, June 18
Pride Artist Market, Factory Obscura
Oklahoma Brewer's Fest, Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark
Kids Fest at the Park, Scissortail Park
Free Concert, Myriad Gardens
Foraged Floral Arrangements, Myriad Gardens
Farmers Market, Scissortail Park
Kids Fest at the Park, Scissortail Park
Deray Davis, Bricktown Comedy Club

Sunday, June 21
Pollinator Night in OKC, Scissortail Park
Matilda, Civic Center Music Hall
Lively Music Series, The Jones Assembly

Wednesday, June 22
OKC Pride Alliance Youth Night, Factory Obscura
Lively Music Series, The Jones Assembly

Friday, June 24
OKC PRIDEFEST, Scissortail Park
Fourth Fridays, Arts District
Cody Johnson, Paycom Center
Lively Music Series, The Jones Assembly

Saturday, June 25
OKC PRIDEFEST, Scissortail Park
Celtic Open Jam, American Banjo Museum

Sunday, June 26
OKC PRIDEFEST, Scissortail Park

Tuesday, June 28
Downtown Employee Appreciation Day, Kerr Park

Wednesday, June 29
SONIC Summer Movies, Myriad Gardens

Saturday, July 2
Stars & Stripes Block Party, Riversport OKC

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OKLAHOMA CITY DODGERS
2022 HOME SCHEDULE
CHICKASAW BRICKTOWN BALLPARK

Wednesday, June 8 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sugarland Space Cowboys, 12:05PM
Thursday, June 9 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sugarland Space Cowboys, 6:05PM
Friday, June 10 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Salt Lake Bees, 7:05PM
Saturday, June 11 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Salt Lake Bees, 7:05PM
Sunday, June 12 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Salt Lake Bees, 2:05PM
Tuesday, June 21 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Round Rock Express, 7:05PM
Wednesday, June 22 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Round Rock Express, 7:05PM
Thursday, June 23 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Round Rock Express, 7:05PM
Friday, June 24 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Round Rock Express, 7:05PM
Saturday, June 25 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Round Rock Express, 7:05PM
Sunday, June 26 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Round Rock Express, 7:05PM

For the full schedule and to purchase tickets click here.