OKG PICKS

the Mississippi River to find freedom, 10 a.m., Mar. 9-10; 2 & 5 p.m., Mar. 11. Lyric Theatre, 1727 NW 16th St., 405524-9310, lyrictheatreokc.com. THU-SUN, MAR 9-11

Bored Teachers Comedy Tour put down your red pens, call your teacher besties, and burn off that school year stress at a hilarious skit-comedy show, featuring the funniest teacher-comedians all on one stage. 7 p.m., Mar. 9. Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd St., 405-708-6937, towertheatreokc.com. THU, MAR 9

Chris D’Elia a live stand-up comedy performance, 7 p.m., Mar. 11. The Tulsa Theater, 105 Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, 918-582-7239, bit.ly/ChrisDEliaTUL23. SAT, MAR 11

Clue: The Musical based on the popular board game this musical brings the characters of the game to life while the audience helps solve the mystery of who killed Mr. Boddy, 8 p.m., Mar. 10-11, 17-18, 23-25, 30-31 & Apr. 1; 2p.m., Mar. 19 & 26. The Pollard Theatre, 120 W. Harrison Ave., 405-282-2800, thepollard.org. FRI-SAT, MAR 10-11, 17-19, 23-26, 30-31 & APR 1

Dave Brubeck’s To Hope! A Celebration a reprise of jazz legend Dave Durbeck’s celebration mass, combining elements of classical and jazz music, featuring the Brubeck Brothers Quartet, presented by Canterbury Voices, 7:30 p.m., Mar. 9. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 405-297-2264, okcciviccenter.com. THU, MAR 9

Dollz with Ballz a monthly drag show, hosted by Kelly Powers, 8 p.m. & 10 p.m.,third Saturday of every month. Joe & Charlies’ Sober Nightclub, 1146 N Macarthur Blvd, 405-999-0450. SAT, MAR 18

Free Comedy Show enjoy a free night of live standup comedy from local comedians featuring David Bates, Zach Amon, Brian Bizjack, and more, 7 p.m., Mar. 10. Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main St.,Tulsa, 918-584-2306, cainsballroom.com. FRI, MAR 10

Harvey the story of Elwood P. Dowd, his sister Veta, and his imaginary friend Harvey who is a six-and-ahalf-foot-tall rabbit, 8-10 p.m.,Mar. 17-18; 2-4:30 p.m., Mar. 19. 3rd Act Theatre Company, 12040 N May Ave., 405.593.8093, 3rdacttheatreco.com. FRI-SUN, MAR

17-19

Jurassic Quest guests will be able to walk or ride with the dinosaurs in this submersive exhibit featuring interactive animatronic dinosaurs, an area to dig for fossils, a meet-and-greet with baby dinos and much more, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Mar. 10-12. Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, 3220 Great Plains Walk, 405-948-6700, jurassicquest. com. FRI-SUN, MAR 10-12 Photo provided

Spring Break Bone Dig children will help uncover the bones of a mystery skeleton under our 40-foot Humpback whale inside the museum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mar. 14-16. Skeletons: Museum of Osteology, 10301 S. Sunnylane Road, 405-814-0006, skeletonmuseum.com.

TUE-THU, MAR 14-19

Spring Break Drop-ins celebrate spring in the Children’s Garden with story time, arts and crafts, and adventures all based on the day’s theme, 10 a.m.-noon, Mar. 13-17. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com.

MON-FRI, MAR 13-17

St. Patrick’s Day Slime Creations kids will create and take home a container of green aloe slime and a container of leprechaun slime after going on a scavenger hunt to find a pot of gold glitter and slime charms to add to their creations, 1-2 p.m., Mar. 17. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com. FRI, MAR 17

Performing Arts

Art Fusion guests will enjoy music from multiple genres including singer/songwriter with a taste of rock, neo soul, hip-hop mixed with poetry, and more, browse the walls with canvas created by four local painters, and watch two live paintings throughout the evening, benefiting the Girls Rock Camp OKC, 6-10 p.m., Mar. 11. Yale Theater, 227 SW 25th St., 405-249-6859. SAT, MAR 11

Big River based on Mark Twain’s novel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, about Huck who escapes from his abusive father and Jim the runaway slave as they travel

MOVE! honoring the legacy of the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment by embracing dance with more than 120 performers dressed in vivid costumes and showcasing different dance styles from around the world, 8 p.m., Mar. 9-10; 2 & 8p.m., Mar. 11. Oklahoma City University, 2501 N. Blackwelder Ave, 405-208-5000. THU-SAT, MAR 9-11

Nimesh Patel a live stand-up comedy performance, 7:30 & 10:15 p.m., Mar. 17; 7 & 9:45 p.m., Mar. 18; 7 p.m., Mar. 19. Bricktown Comedy Club, 409 E. California Ave., 405-594-0505, bricktowncomedy.com. FRI-SUN, MAR 17-19

Pageant The Musical a beauty pageant of six contestants, all men, who are competing in swimsuit, talent, grown and spokesmodel contests to be crowned Miss Glamouresse, each night will end differently as the judges are random members selected from the audience, 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from through Apr. 21. The Boom, 2218 NW 39th St., 405-601-7200, theboomokc.com. FRI-SAT, THROUGH APR 21

A Raisin in the Sun the story of an African-American family living in south Chicago that receives a life insurance check and must figure out how to spend the money before it tears their family apart, 7 p.m., Mar. 9-11; 2 p.m., Mar. 12. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 405-297-2264, okcciviccenter.com. THUSUN, MAR 9-12

Roughtail Comedy Night a homegrown comedy show alongside some great homegrown brews. 8-10 p.m., third Saturday of every month. Roughtail Brewing Company, 320 W Memorial Rd, 914-432-2662, linktree. com/1andrewrose. SAT, MAR 18

Sense & Sensibility adapted from Jane Austen’s classic novel about social mores in 18th-century England, 8 p.m., Mar. 16-18, 23-25, 30-31, & Apr. 1; 2:30 p.m., Mar. 19, 26, & Apr. 2. Jewel Box Theatre, 321 NW 36th St., 405-521-1786, jewelboxokc.com.

THU-SUN, MAR 16-19, 23-26, 30-31 & APR 1-2

Shane Mauss a live stand-up comedy performance, 3 p.m., Mar. 11. The Vanguard, 222 N. Main St.,Tulsa, 918561-6885, thevanguardtulsa.com. SAT, MAR 11

Squid a story of two people trapped at the bottom of the sea as they explore love, conflict, trust and betrayal, inspired partly by Vampyroteuthis Infernalis by Viliém Flusser and Louis Bec. 7 p.m., Mar. 16-17. Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, 11 NW 11th St., 405-9510000, okcontemp.org/SQUID. THU-FRI, MAR 16-17

The Texas Tenors Emmy Award-winning vocal trio with a repertoire ranging from classical to country to Big Band, 8 p.m., Mar. 17. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 405-297-2264, okcciviccenter.com. FRI-SAT, MAR 17

Active

Myriad in Motion: Tai Chi dress in your comfy clothes and flat shoes for an entry-level Tai Chi class led by Ling Miller, 4:30-5:30 p.m., every other Monday. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-4457080, myriadgardens.com. MON, ONGOING

OKC Touch Rugby Practice an evening of playing touch rugby for beginning to advanced players on the Love’s Travel Stops Great Lawn, Tuesdays, Wednesdays. Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7th St., 405-445-7080, scissortailpark.org. TUE, WED, ONGOING

Run Lucky 5K a festive 5K run in which participants can dress up or at least wear green to avoid getting pinched, 2 p.m., Mar. 12. Fassler Hall, 421 NW 10th St., 405-609-3300, fasslerhall.com. SUN, MAR 12

Skele-Zen enjoy a relaxing morning of Vinyasa yoga among the museum’s collection of over 450 skeletons, 10:30 a.m. - noon, Mar. 12. Skeletons: Museum of Osteology, 10301 S. Sunnylane Road, 405-814-0006, skeletonmuseum.com. SUN, MAR 12

Vernal Equinox Sound Bath and Meditation reflect on the passing winter season and set goals for the upcoming spring while immersed in a sound bath created by sound bowls and other instruments, participants should bring a blanket, pillow, and yoga mat for optimal comfort, 6-7 p.m., Mar. 20. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com. MON, MAR 20 Yoga in the Park bring a yoga mat and water bottle for an hour of spirit, mind and body alignment, 6-7 p.m., Fridays. Andrews Park, 201 W Daws St., 405-3665472. FRI, ONGOING

Visual Arts

The Art of Food an exhibition that features over 100 pieces of work by 37 well-known artists , all highlighting the subject of food, through May 22. Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, 11 NW 11th St., 405-951-0000, oklahomacontemporary.org. THU-SUN, THROUGH

MAY 22

Art of the Northwest Coast features the artistic work of the northwest coast known throughout the world for its style and vibrant colors that tell stories, teach family history and express cultural views though prints, glass, totem poles and more, through May 1, 2023. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org. SAT-TUE, THROUGH MAY 1

Art Workshop with Connie Seabourn a two-day fast-paced, step-by-step watercolor painting workshop, March 21-22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave., 405-307-9320, pasnorman.org. TUE-WED, MAR 21-22

Art-o-Mat an exhibit that features Clark Whittington’s idea of transforming an old coin-op cigarette machine into a photography distribution device, along with close to 300 works from the Art-O-Mat repertoire and the option for visitors to purchase a piece of art for $5 from the machine, through Mar. 10. Oklahoma City University Norick Art Center, 1608 NW 26th St., 405-208-5707, okcu.edu. MON-FRI, THROUGH MAR 10

Chihuly Then and Now: The Collection at Twenty an exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Chihuly collection at OKCMOA showcasing five decades of glass and painting telling the story of his groundbreaking career featuring never before seen works in Oklahoma City, through June 18, 2024. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405236-3100, okcmoa.com. THROUGH JUNE 18, 2024

DIY Wedding & Prom: Corsages & Boutonnieres participants will learn the step-by-step process with tips and tricks to create their own corsages and boutonnieres for any special occasion, 1-3 p.m., Mar. 18. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-4457080, myriadgardens.com. SAT, MAR 18

Flower Globes Workshop create a dramatic and long-lasting pop of color with these unique flower globes that stay colorful and fresh longer than traditional bouquets, 7-9 p.m., Mar. 16. Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, 11 NW 11th St., 405-951-0000, oklahomacontemporary.org. THU, MAR 16

Fugitive Speech features seven artworks by artists Emily M. Chase, Jerome Ellis and Anita Fields explore acts of personal testimony in the face of social, cultural and historical odds through distinct perspectives and approaches to media, including textiles, video, photography and ceramics, while considering the relationship between voice, memory and time, through April 30, 2023. Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, 11 NW 11th St., 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org. THU-MON, THROUGH APRIL 30

Journey of Light an exhibit featuring photography by Yousef Khanfar showcasing various pieces from his different collections such as Landscape, Portraits, Jerusalem, and more, through Apr. 29. JRB Art at The Elms, 2810 N. Walker Ave., 405-528-6336, jrbartgallery. com. FRI-SAT, THROUGH APR 29

Kiarostami: Beyond the Frame features a multimedia collection of artwork by Iranian filmmaker, photographer and visual artist, Abbas Kiarostami, through April 9, 2023. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. SAT-TUE, THROUGH APR 9

Monthly Art Opening a monthly art show of local artists with March’s featured artists being John Salame, Landon Tolentino, and Wesley Kramer, March 9-April 2. DNA Galleries, 1709 NW 16th St., 405-525-3499, dnagalleries.com. THU-SUN, MAR 9 - APR 2

Perspective: An Inquiry into the Literal and Conceptual Sense of the Word features the work of An Ha and Clover B.C. in which they attempt to reconcile two drastically contrasting backgrounds to find the nature of human perspective, and how the human

Oklahoma Farm-to-Table Festival a free fair highlighting historic and modern farm life demonstrating how food and household items make it from their source to our homes, featuring chuckwagon cooking, livestock, a petting zoo and more, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Mar. 18. Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, 405-521-2491, okhistory.org. SAT, MAR 18 Photo Adobe Stock race attempt to mend the gap between this difference, March 2-25. Artspace at Untitled, 1 NE Third St., 405-8159995, 1ne3.org. THU-SAT, MAR 2-25

Playing Cowboy an exhibition featuring Westernthemed toys from the 1880s all the way to present time including toy cap guns, costumes, board games, a coin-operated mechanical horse and more, through May

7. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org.

FRI-SUN, THROUGH MAY 7

Purpose and Pattern an exhibit that focuses on the combination of tradition, culture, and self-expression through examples of patterns in art, including basketry, pottery, intarsia, and textile designs from five different artists, March 1-June 30. Exhibit C, 1 E. Sheridan Ave., 405-767-8900, exhibitcgallery.com. SUN-SAT, MAR

1-JUNE 30

Rainforest Adventure visitors will explore one of the least-known habitats on earth in a fully interactive maze exhibit, full of the sights and sounds of a tropical rainforest, 10 a.m.-5 p.m, Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m., Sundays, through June

4. Sam Noble Museum, 2401 Chautauqua Ave., 405-325-7977, samnoblemuseum.ou.edu. TUES-SUN, THROUGH JUNE 4

Second Friday Art Walk a free celebration of arts & creativity held monthly in the Walker Arts District of Downtown Norman, second Friday of every month, 6 p.m. Downtown Norman, 122 E. Main St., 405-637-6225, downtownnorman.com. FRI, MAR 10

Second Saturday XL: Eat Your Art Out a family outing of creative fun with The Art of Food-themed art-making, performances and activities. 1-4 p.m., Mar. 11. Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, 11 NW 11th St., 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org. SAT, MAR 11 Spring 2023 Group Exhibition features the work of five Oklahoma-based artists working in a variety of media: Courtney Glassey, Calli Heflin, Sylvie Mayer, Michael McDaniel, and Erick Perry. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., through April 23. The Art Hall, 519 NW 23rd St., 405-456-9504, arthallokc.com/spring-2023-group-exhibition. TUE-SUN, THROUGH APRIL 23

Synesthesia Factory Obscura’s newest immersive art experience focusing on color and textural elements while guests open their senses to discover what colors sound and smell like. Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm Ave., 405-325-3272, ou.edu/fjjma. THROUGH JUNE 4

Taking Flight: Oklahomans Explore the Skies an exhibit featuring the first steps toward air travel for both military and commercial flights and ways that Oklahomans such as Wiley Post contributed to aviation,opening Mar. 1, ongoing. Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, 405-521-2491, okhistory.org. WED, ON-

GOING BEGINNING MAR 1

Thundor: The Art of Chase Dryden an exhibit showcasing photographs of Chase Dryden’s and other painter’s body painting works on Thunder fan Garrett Haviland, better known as Thundor, through April 28. Firehouse Art Center, 444 S. Flood Ave., 405-329-4523, normanfirehouse.com. FRI, THROUGH APR 28

Voices from the Drum features 20 drums thematically arranged to examine how the artists approached the drum, through their culture, artistic vision and in relationship to traditional dance within the Osage community, Feb. 4-March 31. First Americans Museum, 659 First Americans Blvd., 405-594-2100. SAT-FRI, THROUGH MAR 31

You Have Died of Dysentery an exhibit showcasing Western-themed games, books and videos, such as The Oregon Trail and Red Dead Redemption, through May 7. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org. SAT-TUE, THROUGH MAY 7

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