№160: So much to see in OKC!

OKLAHOMA! NATIONAL TOUR LAUNCH

OKLAHOMA! is back as you’ve never seen or heard it before—reimagined for the 21st century and the Tony Award Winner for Best Revival of a Musical. Direct from an acclaimed run on Broadway comes an OKLAHOMA! that looks and sounds like America today. Forget your traditional idea of Oklahoma! Daniel Fish’s daring, brilliant, utterly absorbing re-interpretation is different—brilliantly so. Without changing a word of text, this visionary production allows the classic musical–and our country–to be seen in a whole new light.

Performances take place at the Civic Center Music Hall every day through Sunday, January 30. Find more information and showtimes, and purchase tickets by visiting okcbroadway.com/oklahoma.

EXHIBITION AT AMSHOT
JANUARY 27 | AMSHOT | 5PM - 8PM

ExhibITion: Water, Wind, and Other Wonders, featuring the artwork of local artist Roland Miguel, will open at amshot (428 Dean A. McGee Ave) in downtown Oklahoma City tomorrow, January 27 from 5-8pm.

The gallery is free to attend, however, for a $5 donation guests 21 and over can enjoy light hors d'oeuvres, wine, and local beer from sponsor Lively Beerworks. For more information, visit amshot.com/exhibition.

LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
JANUARY 29 | MYRIAD GARDENS | 11AM

The Myriad Gardens' annual Lunar New Year Celebration returns this Saturday, January 29 featuring face painting, music, cultural presentations, crafts for the kids, and special performances from the Lion Dancers. Find more details and information by visiting myriadgardens.org.

FINAL WEEK OF DEVON ICE RINK
MYRIAD GARDENS | ENDS JANUARY 30

It’s the FINAL week of skating at the Devon Ice Rink located in the Myriad Gardens. The rink will close for the season this Sunday, January 30, until our next Downtown in December. Find more details and information at myriadgardens.org.

VALENTINE BLOOD DRIVE
FEBRUARY 3 & 5 | THE SKIRVIN HOTEL

Join the Oklahoma Blood Institute at The Skirvin Hotel on February 3 and 4 from 12pm to 6pm for a Valentine's Blood Drive. All successful donors will have a chance to win BIG for Valentine’s Day. Donate blood and earn the chance to win a two-night stay at The Skirvin Hotel and a chance to win a $250 B.C. Clark gift certificate.

Appointments to donate can be made online at obi.org or by calling 877-340-8777. Blood donation typically takes only about an hour, and one donation saves up to three lives.

PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS
FEBRUARY 11 & 12 | PAYCOM CENTER

Professional Bull Riders return to Oklahoma City on Friday, February 11 and Saturday, February 12 for the Express Ranches Invitational at the Paycom Center featuring the top bull riders on the globe and toughest bulls ever bred.

Tickets are on sale now! Find more information and details, and purchase your tickets for this weekend-long event by visiting paycomcenter.com.

WINTER READING CHALLENGE
METROPOLITAN LIBRARY SYSTEM

It's not too late to get on top of your New Year’s resolution to read more books and the Downtown Metropolitan Library can help with their easy-to-participate winter challenge.

The Metropolitan Library System Book Bingo is a winter reading challenge where adults who read or listen to books and log them with the library between January 1 and February 28, 2022 will be entered to win a variety of prizes. Start reading now! Find more information and print your bingo card by visiting metrolibrary.org.

CAMP CONTEMPORARY: SPRING BREAK
OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS + VENDORS

Springtime is for creativity! Reserve spots for your kiddos ages 5 to 12 in Oklahoma Contemporary's weeklong, school-break camps from March 14 through March 18 for fun and challenging studio experiences.

From painting, drawing, sculpting, and ceramics to performance, costume design, robotics, and animation, experienced art educators will facilitate camps inspired by contemporary art at Oklahoma Contemporary. Mark your calendar and set a reminder, general registration for camps opens on Monday, February 7. For more information, call the museum at 405-951-0000, or visit oklahomacontemporary.org/learn.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, January 27
Oklahoma!, Civic Center Music Hall
Free Movie Screening, Rodeo Cinema on Film Row
ExhibITion: Water, Wind, and Other Wonders, Amshot
Uncorked Wine Pairing Dinner, The Skirvin
Chris Porter, Bricktown Comedy Club
Wine for the People: Sparkling, Vast
Mean Muggin’ Ceramics Workshop, Oklahoma Contemporary
Jeff Dunham, Paycom Center

Friday, January 28
Gary Clark, Jr., The Criterion
Final Weekend, Devon Ice Rink
Oklahoma!, Civic Center Music Hall
For America Closing Weekend, OKCMOA
Flee: Oscar Preview, OKCMOA
Chris Porter, Bricktown Comedy Club

Saturday, January 29
Lunar New Year Celebration, Myriad Gardens
Final Weekend, Devon Ice Rink
Yappy Hour Social, Twisted Spike Brewery
Public Tours of Open World, Oklahoma Contemporary
For America Closing Weekend, OKCMOA
Oklahoma!, Civic Center Music Hall
Chris Porter, Bricktown Comedy Club
Flee: Oscar Preview, OKCMOA
Yoga with Art, 21c Museum Hotel
Botanical Balance Free Yoga, Myriad Gardens

Sunday, January 30
Oklahoma!, Civic Center Music Hall
Elton John: Farewell Yellow Brick Road, Paycom Center
Final Weekend, Devon Ice Rink
For America Closing Weekend, OKCMOA
Flee: Oscar Preview, OKCMOA
Lewis Black: Off the Rails, The Criterion

Tuesday, February 1
JoJo Siwa Dream Tour, Paycom Center
Botanical Balance Free Yoga, Myriad Gardens

Thursday, February 3
OBI Blood Drive, The Skirvin Hotel

Friday, February 4
OBI Blood Drive, The Skirvin Hotel
Friday Night Smackdown, Paycom Center

Saturday, February 5
OBI Blood Drive, Scissortail Park
Yoga Basics Bootcamp, 405 Yoga
Botanical Balance Free Yoga, Myriad Gardens

Friday, February 11
15th Annual Sweetheart Ball, Petroleum Club
PBR: Unleash the Beast Tour, Paycom Center

Saturday, February 12
PBR: Unleash the Beast Tour, Paycom Center
Indoor Rowing Challenge, Riversport OKC
Galentines Day, The Skirvin Hotel
Mix-Tape V-Day Bash, Factory Obscura
Botanical Balance Free Yoga, Myriad Gardens

Sunday, February 13
Galentine's Day Brunch, The Parlor

Wednesday, February 16
Art Focus Refresh Launch Party, 21C Museum

Thursday, February 17
Lunch + Learn, The Treasury

Friday, February 18
Made in the U.S.A, Civic Center Music Hall

Saturday, February 19
Taste of OKC, OKC Convention Center
Made in the U.S.A, Civic Center Music Hall
Botanical Balance Free Yoga, Myriad Gardens

Thursday, February 24
Matt Kearney, The Jones Assembly

Thursday, April 7
Chocolate Decadence, Leadership Square (Rescheduled Date)

OKC THUNDER
2022 HOME SCHEDULE
PAYCOM CENTER

REGULAR SEASON

Friday, January 28 - OKC Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers, 7PM
Monday, January 31 - OKC Thunder vs. Portland Trail Blazers, 7PM
Monday, February 7 - OKC Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors, 7PM
Wednesday, February 9 - OKC Thunder vs.Toronto Raptors, 7PM
Wednesday, February 16 - OKC Thunder vs.San Antonio Spurs, 7PM
Thursday, February 24 - OKC Thunder vs.Phoenix Suns, 7PM
Monday, February 28 - OKC Thunder vs.Sacramento Kings, 7PM
Friday, March 4 - OKC Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 7PM
Sunday, March 6 - OKC Thunder vs. Utah Jazz, 6PM
Tuesday, March 8 - OKC Thunder vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 7PM
Sunday, March 13 - OKC Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 6PM
Monday, March 14 - OKC Thunder vs. Charlotte Hornets, 7PM

For the full schedule and to purchase tickets click here.