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EASTER IN OKLAHOMA CITY

Spring has Sprung downtown. Along with the warmer weather, green grass, and beautiful blooms comes Easter weekend. Enjoy the sunshine and find outdoor festivities happening at our parks in Oklahoma City this weekend here:

MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS

Easter Scavenger Hunt & Extravaganza
Saturday, April 3 from 9am to 11am
Spot the items on the scavenger hunt as you explore the Children’s Garden. After you loocate all of the riddles, claim your Easter goodie bag and get a picture with the Easter Bunny.

Easter Paws
Saturday, April 3 from 1pm to 3pm
Sit for a photo session with your four-legged family member and the Easter Bunny in the dog park, meet the GEICO gecko and listen to hound dog tunes from local DJ's.

SCISSORTAIL PARK

Scissortales
Thursday, April 1 at 2pm
Head to the park for storytime with a reading of “Happy Easter Little Critter” by Mercer Mayer. Afterward, participate in an Easter Bunnies craft activity and enjoy a snack.

Explore the Park
If you are looking for something less structured as you spend the weekend with friends and family, take a stroll in the park and admire the beautiful flowers that are blooming all throughout the park.

STARLIGHT SUPPER: PICNIC

Here's a reminder that tickets for Downtown Oklahoma City Initiative's fundraiser Starlight Supper: Picnic will be available next Thursday, April 8 at 10am. In lieu of our traditional communal dinner, guests are invited to bring their best blankets, pillows, and lawn chairs and enjoy a packaged picnic curated by some of the best chefs in OKC. The dinner will be held on May 13 in the heart of downtown at Kerr Park, complemented by live music, and illuminated by the event’s signature sparkling lights.

Each picnic-for-two box will include 6 courses of savory and sweet bites along with a selection of wine and bubbles. Purchase your ticket for two and enjoy your picnic on the lawn. Join us on May 13 for a socially-distanced night under the stars.

To learn more, visit downtownokc.com/starlight-supper/.

SPRING MIDTOWN WALKABOUT

The Midtown District is bringing back the Midtown Walkabout this Spring! Join the district for family fun on Saturday, April 17. Hop all over Midtown with fun shopping specials and patio dining. Take a look at some of the programming already on the schedule and get ready to experience fun all throughout the district. ↓

✰ Make Ready Market will feature stores and vendors at the Make Ready Building
✰10am-2pm Growe Flower Truck will be giving out FREE flowers at the Midtown Bocce Courts
✰ 10am-2pm Caricaturist artist drawing free photos outside of Commonplace Books
✰ 10am-2pm Live Chalk Art by Elisha Gallegos
✰ 12pm-4pm Free Balloon Art by Ron Vavak
✰ Bondi Bowls food truck will bring their beach vibes to the Midtown Bocce Courts

Find more information and updates at downtownokc.com/midtown-walkabout.

VOTE OKC AS BEST
CITY FOR STREET ART

Street art is exploding in popularity from coast to coast. Oklahoma City is among 20 American cities that have been nominated by USA Today for having some of the best collections of public art. Oklahoma City is currently in first place, h elp us win by voting once per day until the poll closes on Monday, April 26. Urban art gives you insight into a city's culture and personality, and we think ours is outstanding.

Vote for OKC at 10Best.com.

ARTSPACE AT UNTITLED
BIG INK EXHIBITION OPENING

Join ARTSPACE on Thursday, April 1 from 5pm to 8pm for the exhibit opening of a newly curated selection of relief prints on loan from the BIG INK permanent collection. BIG INK is an organized network of creative individuals primarily focused on carving, printing, and promoting large-scale woodcuts. The large-scale prints will be on display in the main gallery.

Find more information at 1ne3.org.

SCISSORTAIL PARK
FARMERS MARKET OPENING DAY

Oklahoma City’s largest outdoor market, OSU-Oklahoma City Farmers Market is returning to Scissortail Park this Saturday, April 3 from 11am to 1pm, rain or shine. The market features an all made-and-grown-in-Oklahoma producer-only marketplace providing more access to fresh products to serve the community. The day will be filled with activities such as community yoga, children's storytime, live performances, and much more!

Find the full opening day schedule on their Facebook page.

HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR
CARPENTER SQUARE THEATER

After a devastating fire at Carpenter Square Theater's storage warehouse, the community is helping raise funds to benefit the Oklahoma City community theater located in the Arts District. The theater lost 37 years of furniture, props, costumes, set pieces, and set dressing. If you'd like to help by making a contribution, visit their official gofundme site here. The theater is thankful for any and all donations.

Find more information and make a donation on gofundme.com.

ART IN BLOOM AT OKCMOA

Art in Bloom is hosted at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art and features floral sculpture interpretations of works from the museum's permanent collection, all crafted by designers from the Oklahoma City community. These exciting new works will be displayed in-gallery and throughout the museum. Guided self-tours and virtual workshops will round-out this can’t-miss festival of flowers! Don't miss this unique display happening one weekend only, April 16-18.

Find more information, and purchase your tickets, at okcmoa.com.

OKLAHOMA CITY
FLOWER + GARDEN FESTIVAL

The annual Oklahoma City Flower and Garden Festival returns to Myriad Botanical Gardens Saturday, May 8 from 9am to 4pm.

This annual festival features an abundance of plants and more sure to brighten up anyone's home. Visitors will find Oklahoma-grown herbs, perennials, annuals, native plants, culinary herbs, vegetable plants, flowers, produce, pottery, jewelry, wineries, succulents, ornamental grasses, milkweed, pollinator plants, wildlife habitat, much and more. Enjoy strolling entertainment, activities for children, and food trucks while viewing floral displays.

Find more information at oklahomacitybotanicalgardens.com.

We're celebrating the many women who continue to contribute to downtown. By owning businesses and being an empowering force in the community, they inspire women throughout Oklahoma City and beyond. This month in our Local Spotlight, we will specifically feature women-owned businesses and community leaders. We encourage you to show them your support throughout the month of March, and all year round.

SALT + WATER
A NOTE FROM OWNER
C H E L S E Y C O B B S

Hi there. I am Chelsey and I own Salt and Water Apothecary we are a retail and spa providing intentional safe skincare, makeup, and hair as well as esthetics and hair services. We opened our doors in 2019 and have been creating a space for wellness education and hosting a wide range of events, everything from meditations to makeup workshops. We love the culture of downtown and the open opportunities it brings.

C H E L S E Y ' S P I C K S

S H O P
I love exploring the new shops popping up around downtown, but my tried and true are Plenty Mercantile and Shop Good in Automobile Alley. I love Rarebird, the new shop in the Omni as well, it is so thoughtful.

E A T
This is such a loaded question! For a grab-and-go breakfast, I love Sincerely Coffee. For a nice lunch, I'm choosing Kitchen 324. My dinner choice is for sure the Jones Assembly.

P L A Y

I have a 9-year-old and we could play at Scissortail Park all day long.

E M P O W E R I N G W O M E N
Providing women with the tools to feel confident goes far beyond the perfect lipstick. Focusing on a less is more approach empowers women to do less, creating moments and rituals for all lifestyles.

DOWNTOWN NEWS

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, March 31
Reading Wednesday, Myriad Botanical Gardens
Music First, The Jones Assembly

Thursday, April 1
Big Ink Exhibition Opening, Artspace at Untitled
Scissortales, Scissortail Park
Cigar and Whiskey Pairing night, STAG Whiskey Bar & Cigar Shop

Friday, April 2
Uncommon Connections, Scissortail Park
Easter Egg Hunt for Grownups, Scissortail Park
Live Music, Parlor OKC
Live Music at Red Piano Lounge, Skirvin Hotel
Night at the Museum, OKCMOA
2021 Oscar-Nominated Short Films, Noble Theater at OKCMOA
Music First, The Jones Assembly

Saturday, April 3
OSU-OKC Farmer's Market Opening Day, Scissortail Park
Easter Scavenger Hunt & Eggstravaganza, Myriad Botanical Gardens
Easter Paws, Myriad Botanical Gardens
History of Union Station, Scissortail Park
Flower Crown Workshop, Crew Workspace
Beekeeping: A Walk Through Time, Scissortail Park
The Skirvin High Tea, The Skirvin Hotel
Easter in Art: In the Noble Theater, OKCMOA
The Music of Queen, Civic Center Music Hall
Bikes and Brews Tour, Ride OKC
Free Yoga, Myriad Botanical Gardens
2021 Oscar-Nominated Short Films, Noble Theater at OKCMOA
Music First, The Jones Assembly

Sunday, April 4
The Music of Queen, Civic Center Music Hall
Easter in Art: In the Noble Theater, OKCMOA
2021 Oscar-Nominated Short Films, Noble Theater at OKCMOA
Bikes and Brews Tour, Ride OKC
Sunday Social Brunch, Parlor OKC

OKC THUNDER
2021 SCHEDULE

Wednesday, March 31st - OKC Thunder vs. Toronto Raptors, 7PM
Friday, April 2nd - OKC Thunder vs. Pheonix Sunds, 9PM
Saturday, April 3rd - OKC Thunder vs. Portland Trailblazers, 9PM
Monday, April 5th - OKC Thunder vs. Detroit Pistons, 6PM
Wednesday, April 7th - OKC Thunder vs. Charlotte Hornets, 7PM
Thursday, April 8th - OKC Thunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 7PM
Saturday, April 10th - OKC Thunder vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 8PM
Tuesday, April 13th - OKC Thunder vs. Utah Jazz, 8PM
Wednesday, April 14th - OKC Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors, 8PM

For the full 2020-2021 schedule click here.

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211 N Robinson Suite 225, Oklahoma City
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