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A SPECIAL PUBLICATION OF EDMOND LIFE & LEISURE
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FROM THE PUBLISHER
GREAT EVENTS PLANNED FOR 2024
It was great to see activities not only come back but to see events grow for 2024. A great example was the growth of Cycle 66 here in downtown Edmond. We made so much progress, but I think we need to take it one step further Ray Hibbard in communities today. We need to be active and involved in our community. Edmond is a great community because our residents, organizations and businesses do take things a step further and get involved. It is what makes us one of the very best communities in the nation. Our yearly Calendar of Events shines a light on the results of many of those efforts in Edmond and it is how we fund our yearly contributions to non-profit organizations here in Edmond. Since we are locally owned and operated, it is natural for us to be active in Edmond. We are joined by so many other great companies and individuals. In fact, we are inspired by the many good corporate citizens in Edmond. Business owners in Edmond have long been blessed with a great vision for the community and are willing to turn that vision into action. Downtown Edmond continues to receive investment from private sources with the building and refurbishing of new offices and retail space. New upscale housing coming to Edmond will provide a new and energetic dynamic for the area. It is going to give us even more retail and dining choices for this year. You will find in these pages many of the Edmond activities that require much work. Our community puts in thousands of volunteer hours for these events, which makes Edmond a better place. We thank them for their efforts. We invite you to participate in many of the activities in this year’s Calendar of Events. We know you will enjoy them. Make 2024 the year you get involved. Events change and we encourage you to keep up with our online version of this Calendar of Events on our website. It would also be a good idea to look at our pages each week to check for updates and to check with the organization putting on the event to confirm start times. These projects are just examples of the progress going on in Edmond. With so much happening, it is more important than ever that we have a community calendar. Over the last 23 years, it has been our pleasure to provide that calendar of events guide. We thank our advertisers for their support of this important publication and making it possible.
Ray Hibbard
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Every possible attempt has been made to provide accurate information in the 2024 Calendar of Events. In case of date, time or venue changes between press time and the event, please refer to individual organizations or websites for updated information.
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JANUARY JANUARY 18-20 The American Contender Tournament Central Region Semifinals and Finals One of a kind multi-event competition featuring 11 western sporting disciplines and the best music entertainment. Tickets start at $19. OKC FairgroundsJim Norick Arena JANUARY 18-21 Les Misérables Still the world’s most popular musical. Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables. Civic Center Music Hall JANUARY 18 Spring Sports Registration Opens Spring sports include golf, soccer, volleyball, track and field, and miracle league baseball YMCA
JANUARY 19 -20 AMA Arenacross Championship It is the most explosive and fun form of indoor motorsports entertainment in the USA. With youngsters from the age of just four years old through to experienced professionals, all competing on the same track. Lazy E Arena JANUARY 19 at 8 P.M. Brian Gorrell & Jazz Company Brian Gorrell & Jazz Company was formed
in 1995 when Gorrell moved to Oklahoma City after performing with The Lawrence Welk Orchestra. The group performs a wide variety of styles including traditional & mainstream jazz, fusion, & latin styles. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online or by calling 405-974-2100. UCO Jazz Lab
JANUARY 19-21 at 10 A.M. The OKC Gem, Jewelry & Bead Show Wholesale bead and jewelry show that is open to the public featuring fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, beads, beading supplies, findings, gold, silver, charms, designer cabochons, gemstones, pearls, and more. You can learn from vendors and take classes to learn more about the products. Admission is $5. OKC FairgroundsOklahoma Expo Hall JANUARY 19-21 2024 OK Home + Garden Show The Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local and international home professionals. OKC FairgroundsBennett Event Center
JANUARY 21 at 5 P.M. FACS: Musical Journey to Germany (Tess Remy-Schumacher and David Forbat) The UCO School of Music’s Faculty Artist Concert Series (FACS) showcases faculty musicians while also raising scholarship funds for UCO students. Proceeds from every performance generate scholarship funds to support UCO School of Music students in financial need. Tickets are $10. UCO Jazz Lab JANUARY 25-28 at 10 A.M. RV Showdown The RV Showdown is an all-out sales contest for 4 days to determine who is Number 1 in Oklahoma City. The top three dealers will be going head-to-head. Only one dealer will walk away with the title. You can count on incredible deals, savings, incentives, and bonuses on hundreds of RVs. It will be the time to make the buy of the year. OKC FairgroundsThe Pavilion JANUARY 25 at 7:30 P.M. Vida Guitar Quartet The Vida Guitar Quartet are four of the UK’s most exceptional guitarists, appearing on North America’s and Europe’s most prestigious stages for classical guitar. Armstrong Auditorium JANUARY 26-28 AMA Arenacross Championship It is the most explosive and fun form of indoor motorsports entertainment in the USA. With youngsters from the age of just four years old through to experienced professionals, all competing on the same track. Lazy E Arena
JANUARY 26 at 8 P.M. Groover Merchants The midwest’s premier top 40 entertainment. Tickets are $15 amd can be purchased by online or by calling 405-974-2100. UCO Jazz Lab JANUARY 26-27 at 8 P.M. Mariachi Los Camperos This group is a favorite among OKCPHIL patrons-so much that we are bringing them back to Oklahoma City. This mariachi ensemble was originally formed in the early 1960s, and has performed at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the Kennedy Center. Civic Center Music Hall JANUARY 26-27 from 9 A.M.-4 P.M. 2 Hip Chicks Roadshow A traveling event show bringing you the latest in fashion, crafts, salvaged, upcycled, chippy, repurposed furniture, good ole junk, & much more. This event is free to the public OKC FairgroundsModern Living Building JANUARY 27 at 8 P.M. Miss Brown To You These musicians perform with passion and humor and total commitment to the emotional power of the music they love. Miss Brown to You refuses to be confined to one style, one period. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online or by calling 405-974-2100. UCO Jazz Lab JANUARY 27 at 8 P.M. 24th Annual 2-Man IronMan Golf Tournament 6-Hole Scramble, 6-Hole Best Ball, 6-Hole Modified Alternate Shot. Must have an official USGA Handicap. Entry fee is $95.00 per man. KickingBird Golf
FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 1 from 5-7 P.M. Gallery Opening featuring Brad McNeill Edmond Fine Arts Institute FEBRUARY 2-3 at 8 A.M. Sedgwick Street Rodders Winter Swap Meet Tickets are $5 and good for both days. Women and children (age 15 and under) are free with a paid admission. OKC FairgroundsThe Pavilion FEBRUARY 2 at 8 P.M. Shortt Dogg With decades of experience between them, Shortt Dogg performs a vast repertoire of music from the 60’s through today. Whether your sights are set on the sixties or the new millennium, high-energy dance music, jazz and light dinner music, or the soulful sounds of Motown, look no further than Shortt Dogg. Tickets are $15. Doors open at 7 p.m. UCO Jazz Lab FEBRUARY 3 at 8 P.M. Brahms Part of the Inasmuch Foundation Classics Series Civic Center Music Hall
The UCO School of Music’s Faculty Artist Concert Series (FACS) showcases faculty musicians while also raising scholarship funds for UCO students. Proceeds from every performance generate scholarship funds to support UCO School of Music students in financial need. Tickets are $10. UCO Jazz Lab FEBRUARY 7 at 7:30 P.M. Italian Saxophone Quartet With its 40-year history, the award-winning ISQ is one of the longest-lived groups currently active on the world stage, giving exciting and eclectic performances to adoring crowds from New York to Moscow, Athens to Tokyo. Armstrong Auditorium FEBRUARY 8-11 Theatre Arts: Our Town This classic Pulitzer Prize-winning play depicts life in the town of Grover’s Corners and serves as an allegory for all of life. UCO Mitchell Hall Theatre
FEBRUARY 3 from 5-7 P.M. Lunar New Year Celebration The UCO and surrounding community are invited to join Inclusive Community at the Lunar New Year celebration. We will experience a bit of Asian culture and learn some of the traditions of Lunar New Year. This is a family-friendly event. UCO- Nigh University Center Ballrooms
FEBRUARY 9-11 Braum’s An Affair of the Heart The three-day shopping event features unique, one-of-a-kind, and often handmade items from jewelry and handbags to furniture, clothing, and gourmet foods. It is a rare opportunity to shop for housewares, clothing, jewelry and more from artists, craftsmen, and independent retailers from across the country in one place. OKC Fairgrounds
FEBRUARY 4 at 5 P.M. FACS: M & M - Magrill and Mendelssohn
FEBRUARY 9-11 at 7:30 P.M. Giselle Love, betrayal, and for-
FEBRUARY 3 Gardening 101: Soils Science Museum Oklahoma
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giveness are woven together through the story of Giselle. From the time of its 1841 premiere in Paris, this dramatic ballet has inspired generations of dancers with its tale of a young peasant girl who has a passion for dancing but dies of a broken heart. Civic Center Music Hall FEBRUARY 9-10 at 7:30 P.M. PRCA Xtreme Bull Riding Bullnanza Lazy E Arena FEBRUARY 10 It’s Chili on the River Annual Chili Cookoff benefitting the RIVERSPORT Junior Rowing Team. Enter your favorite chili recipe and enjoy a day of family fun. RIVERSPORT OKC FEBRUARY 10 at 7 P.M. Soul Purpose Soul Purpose Gospel Play, “Every Soul has a Purpose” Hudiburg Center FEBRUARY 10 at 8 P.M. Souled Out Featuring one of the most entertaining and exciting horn sections in the industry, Souled Out has been thrilling audiences throughout the Southwestern United States for over 20 years. Tickets are $20. Reserve Seats by calling 405-974-2100. UCO Jazz Lab FEBRUARY 12 at 7:30 P.M. FACS: Mardi Gras on a Monday The UCO School of Music’s Faculty Artist Concert Series (FACS) showcases faculty musicians while also raising scholarship funds for UCO students. Proceeds from every performance generate scholarship funds to sup-
port UCO School of Music students in financial need. Tickets are $10. UCO Jazz Lab FEBRUARY 13 Founders Day Science Museum Oklahoma FEBRUARY 13 Summer Day Camp Enrollment Opens Summer Day Camp enrollment opens for members who are current Before and After school participants. YMCA FEBRUARY 14-15 at 7 P.M. Jazz Ensembles Concert Details and bands TBD. Tickets are free for students with a valid ID and $20 for all others, available online or by calling 405-974-2100. UCO Jazz Lab FEBRUARY 15-25 Small Robert Montano shares a wild, autobiographical ride about the wears of childhood, family, racism, and the misunderstood life of being a horse jockey. Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma FEBRUARY 15-16 54th Annual SWOSU Jazz Festival SWOSU FEBRUARY 16-17 at 8 P.M. Bravo Broadway! Legendary composer Marvin Hamlisch once said the next best thing to seeing a Broadway show is Bravo Broadway. Now you can experience all the magic of the Great White Way with your own Oklahoma City Philharmonic. Civic Center Music Hall FEBRUARY 16-17 Oklahoma Kids Wrestling OKC FairgroundsJim Norick Arena
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FEBRUARY 17 at 8 P.M. Garrett “Big G” Jacobson As a dynamic blues performer, Garrett “Big G” Jacobson has been satisfying audiences for more than 20 years. With his distinct guitar style and soulful vocals, Garrett Jacobson delivers a soul-satisfying performance not to be forgotten. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling 405-974-2100. UCO Jazz Lab FEBRUARY 20 Summer Day Camp Enrollment Opens Summer Day Camp enrollment opens for YMCA members. YMCA FEBRUARY 21-MARCH 10 Wicked WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent Civic Center Music Hall FEBRUARY 22-24 Simply Indie Film Fest Showbiz Cinemas FEBRUARY 23-APRIL 7 Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat Everyone’s favorite cat comes to mischievous life in this theatrical adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic. Oklahoma Children’s Theatre FEBRUARY 23-24 OK State High School Wrestling Championships OKC FairgroundsJim Norick Arena
FEBRUARY 23 SMO 21+: Quantum Leap Science Museum Oklahoma FEBRUARY 24 from 9 A.M.-5 P.M. Girls Day Out Girls’ day out OKC is back in a bigger building with more vendors. Bringing some of the best boutique, handmade, jewelry, decor, art, and unique vendors. OKC FairgroundsCentennial Building FEBRUARY 25 at 2 P.M. Uncovering Greatness Three internationally acclaimed Israeli-born musicians—pianist Inon Barnatan, violinist Itamar Zorman and cellist Amit Peled—celebrate the grand opening of Armstrong’s world-premiere exhibit “Kingdom of David and Solomon Discovered” with their thrilling program titled “Uncovering Greatness,” featuring composers and pieces honoring the rich musical tradition of the Jewish culture. Armstrong Auditorium FEBRUARY 26-27 at 7 P.M. Jazz Combos Tickets are free for students with a valid ID and $20 for all others. Purchase Tickets Online or by calling 405-974-2100. UCO Jazz Lab FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 9 OK State High School Basketball Championships OKC FairgroundsJim Norick Arena FEBRUARY 27 at 7:30 P.M. Sofia Philharmonic of Bulgaria
Founded in 1892, the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra is the national orchestra of Bulgaria and has long established itself as one of the leading cultural institutions, representative of the overall contemporary musical culture of the country. Armstrong Auditorium FEBRUARY 27 Summer Day Camp Enrollment Opens Summer Day Camp
enrollment begins for the community. YMCA FEBRUARY 29MARCH 2 Cinch Timed Event Championship This event will feature the top all-around cowboys in the business as they compete for a total purse of $200,000. In addition to the main event, we will again be offering the JR. Lazy E Arena
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MARCH 1-3 Backwoods Hunting & Fishing Expo Oklahoma’s Largest and Oldest hunting & fishing expo. Celebrating 38 years of Oklahoma’s Hunting & Fishing heritage. OKC FairgroundsThe Pavilion MARCH 1 at 8 P.M. Shortt Dogg With decades of experience between them, Shortt Dogg performs a vast repertoire of music from the 60’s through today. Whether your sights are set on the sixties or the new millennium, high-energy dance music, jazz and light dinner music, or the soulful sounds of Motown, look no further than Shortt Dogg. Tickets are $15. Doors open at 7 p.m. UCO Jazz Lab
MARCH 1-3 UCO Opera: Orfeo ed Euridice Orfeo is deeply saddened by the death of his beloved Euridice. The gods allow him to enter the land of the dead to retrieve her, but there is a catch—he must not look at her on the way back. Mitchell Hall Theatre
MARCH 2 Gardening 101: Seeds Science Museum Oklahoma MARCH 2 2024 Edmond Soccer Club Spring Opening Weekend Edmond Soccer Club
MARCH 3 at 5 P.M. FACS: Alternate Universe: A Cabaret (Eric Grigg and Mary Wierick) The UCO School of Music’s Faculty Artist Concert Series (FACS) showcases faculty musicians while also raising scholarship funds for UCO students. Proceeds from every performance generate scholarship funds to support UCO School of Music students in financial need. Tickets are $10. UCO Jazz Lab MARCH 5 Summer Sports Registration Opens Summer sports include YMCA Thunder basketball leagues, t-ball, softball, and baseball YMCA
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MARCH 7-10 Future Voices: A Choreographic Showcase Oklahoma City Ballet is pleased to present Future Voices: A Choreographic Showcase, now in its fifth year. This audience favorite celebrates the process of choreography and dance in its purest form. With no sets or complicated costumes, audiences get a close-up view of dancers in the intimate setting of the world’s most iconic dance studio. Inasmuch Foundation Susan E. Brackett Dance Center MARCH 7 from 5-7 P.M. Gallery Opening featuring XO, The West Group Show Edmond Fine Arts Institute MARCH 8 TMS Lazy E Classic CMSA Mounted Shooting Lazy E Arena MARCH 14 at 7:30 P.M. For All the Saints Canterbury will embark on a musical journey, paying homage to the spirit of the Irish, the legacy of the saints (especially Patrick), and the timeless beauty of ancient melodies. Civic Center Music Hall MARCH 14 at 7:30 P.M. Ray Chen Armstrong audiences were stunned by Ray Chen’s immense talent and electrifying energy at his 2018 recital. We immediately set out to rebook him. Since then, he has risen into the stratosphere as a violinist who redefines what it is to be a classical musician in the 21st century. Armstrong Auditorium MARCH 15 at 8 P.M. Brian Gorrell & Jazz Company Brian Gorrell & Jazz Company was formed in 1995 when Gorrell moved
to Oklahoma City after performing with The Lawrence Welk Orchestra. The group performs a wide variety of styles including traditional & mainstream jazz, fusion, & latin styles. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online or by calling 405-974-2100. UCO Jazz Lab MARCH 15-17 Jeff Smith & 3 Point Productions Winter Classic Join us in Guthrie, Oklahoma at the Lazy E Arena for a weekend of the best cattle, roping and payouts! Lazy E Arena MARCH 15-17 Jurassic Quest The largest & most realistic traveling dinosaur experience in North America. Features world-famous, life-size dinosaurs are meticulously painted and animated to be realer-than-real. Whether you’re 3 or 103, this is a one-of-a-kind experience you’ll never forget. OKC FairgroundsBennett Event Center MARCH 15-17 2024 ESC Spring Break Camp Edmond Soccer Club MARCH 16 Gardening 101: Roots Science Museum Oklahoma MARCH 16 at 8 P.M. Garrett Jacobson Jazz Collective You have to hear Garrett Jacobson play straight ahead jazz. One of the top call piano/organ jazz musicians in the region, Garrett has put together an amazing group of musicians for this listening opportunity at the Jazz Lab. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online or by calling 405-974-2100. UCO Jazz Lab
MARCH 16-17 St. Patricks Scavenger Hunt Downtown Edmond MARCH 17 at 2 P.M. Disney Princess the Concert Civic Center Music Hall MARCH 18-22 Spring Break Art Camp Edmond Fine Arts Institute MARCH 20-APRIL7 King of Pangaea After a sudden loss shatters his world apart, 21-year-old Christopher Crow travels back to the imaginary island of his childhood in hopes of finding answers that will bring the pieces back together. Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma MARCH 22-24 Border Bash Rodeo Lazy E Arena
MARCH 22-24 2024 OKC Home + Outdoor Living Show The OKC Home + Outdoor Living Show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local and international home professionals. OKC FairgroundsBennett Event Center MARCH 23 Daddy Daughter Dance Hilton Garden Inn MARCH 23 at 8 P.M. Glorious Life Part of the Inasmuch Foundation Classics Series Civic Center Music Hall
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MARCH 23 at 8 P.M. Michael Summers Tickets are $20. Reserve seats by calling 405-974-2100. UCO Jazz Lab MARCH 23 Weather Day Science Museum Oklahoma MARCH 26 at 7:30 P.M. FACS: Ryan Sharp featuring Sallie Pollack and Frontier Brass Band The UCO School of Music’s Faculty Artist Concert Series (FACS) showcases faculty musicians while also raising scholarship funds for UCO students. Proceeds from every performance generate scholarship funds to support UCO School of Music students in financial need. Tickets are $10. UCO Jazz Lab MARCH 27-28 at 7 P.M. Jazz Ensembles Concert Details and bands TBD. Tickets are free for students with a valid ID and $20 for all others, available online or by calling 405-974-2100. UCO Jazz Lab
MARCH 27-APRIL 2 Wrangler Bob Feist Invitational 2024 Lazy E Arena MARCH 29 at 8 P.M. Souled Out Featuring one of the most entertaining and exciting horn sections in the industry, Souled Out has been thrilling audiences throughout the Southwestern United States for over 20 years. Tickets are $20. Reserve Seats by calling 405-974-2100. UCO Jazz Lab MARCH 30 Easter Train Oklahoma Railway Museum MARCH 30-31 from 10 A.M.-5 P.M. Tulip Festival More than 15,000 residents and visitors enjoyed Myriad Botanical Gardens’ inaugural Tulip Festival in 2023. The vibrant tulip blossoms and colorful art displays made for a dreamy, joyful weekend. Join us in 2024 as we go even bigger. Myriad Botanical Gardens
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APRIL 2 at 7:30 P.M. FACS: Emily Butterfield featuring pianist Tim Bower The UCO School of Music’s Faculty Artist Concert Series (FACS) showcases faculty musicians while also raising scholarship funds for UCO students. Proceeds from every performance generate scholarship funds to support UCO School of Music students in financial need. Tickets are $10. UCO Jazz Lab
APRIL 4 from 5-7 P.M. Gallery Opening featuring James Coplin Edmond Fine Arts Institute
APRIL 4 at 7:30 P.M. The Glenn Miller Orchestra Back at Armstrong for a second encore performance, the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most sought after big band in the world. It covers over 100,000 miles a year, working most every night for nearly 300 playing dates and performing for more than a half million people annually. Armstrong Auditorium
APRIL 4-6 at 9 A.M. 2024 Oklahoma City Farm Show The Oklahoma City Farm Show is the premier spring agricultural and ranching event for the southern plains area, with hundreds of exhibitors featuring over one thousand product lines for three big days. OKC FairgroundsBennett Event Center APRIL 5-6 at 8 P.M. Cirque Musica Heroes & Villains This Cirque-style musical production celebrates Heroes & Villains from movies to comics to television. Some of the greatest performers from around the world will keep you spellbound as you celebrate the world of Heroes & Villains with powerful music from your OKCPHIL. Civic Center Music Hall APRIL 5-6 Edmond Jr. Rodeo The Edmond Round Up Club APRIL 5 at 8 P.M. Shortt Dogg With decades of experience between them, Shortt Dogg performs a vast repertoire of music from the 60’s through today. Whether your sights are set on the sixties or the new millennium, high-energy dance music, jazz and light dinner music, or the soulful sounds of Motown, look no further than Shortt Dogg. Tickets are $15. Doors open at 7 p.m. UCO Jazz Lab APRIL 5 at 7:30 P.M. Steve Hackett: Genesis Revisited - Foxtrot At 50 The tour marks the 50th anniversary of the legendary Genesis album Foxtrot which, in 1972, was pivotal in establishing the band as a major force in British rock. Hudiburg Center
APRIL 5-7 2024 Medieval Fair Step back in time for a day of revels at the Medieval Fair. Enjoy mirth and merriment with kings, queens, knights and fools as the kingdom comes alive. Reaves Park- Norman APRIL 6 Gardening 101: Stems Science Museum Oklahoma APRIL 6 from 9 A.M.1 P.M. OKC Household Hazardous Waste Collection This event is solely for the disposal of tires, electronics, ammunition, and medication. This event is FREE to the public, but participants must have a current OKC water bill. OKC FairgroundsGate 5 APRIL 6-7 Redbud Classic Celebrating the 41st Redbud Classic in 2024, the Redbud has been committed to its mission for nearly four decades. Throughout the years, the Redbud has offered numerous opportunities for families, friends and the entire community to join together in exciting events, geared for all ages and fitness levels. Nichols Hills APRIL 6 at 8 P.M. Smilin’ Vic Smilin Vic of Smilin Vic & The Soul Monkey’s best claim to fame came October 13, 1996 as the winners of the International Unsigned Blues Contest. Always a favorite at festivals, clubs and country clubs, playing a blend of Jazz standards, Atlantic Soul and Basic Blues. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. Purchase tickets online or by calling 405-974-2100.
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UCO Jazz Lab APRIL 6 Storm Safety Day with Fox 25 Science Museum Oklahoma APRIL 6 from 8:30 A.M.5:30 P.M. 2024 Oklahoma City Farm Show This interactive program was developed to teach STEM fundamentals and help students of all levels achieve subject mastery through engaging and exciting hands-on robotics activities. OKC FairgroundsCentennial Building APRIL 7 at 2 P.M. At The Circus with Phil Get ready to be amazed and delighted as Phil the Penguin takes center stage at the circus! With the thrilling sounds of circus music from your OKCPHIL orchestra filling the air, you won’t be able to resist the excitement and wonder of this incredible spectacle. Civic Center Music Hall APRIL 8 Eclipse Science Museum Oklahoma APRIL 9-14 Chicago After 25 years, CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. Civic Center Music Hall APRIL 9 at 7 P.M. Literary Voices: An Evening with James Patterson Share an evening with one of America’s best-loved authors and receive a copy of his new book The
Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians. Hudiburg Center APRIL 11-14 Shrine Circus Acrobatics and elephants, clowns and more. OKC FairgroundsJim Norick Arena APRIL 12-14 Art in Bloom 2024 Art in Bloom will feature floral sculpture interpretations of works from our permanent collection, all crafted by designers from the Oklahoma City community. These exciting new works will be displayed in-gallery and throughout the Museum. Self-guided tours and workshops will round out this can’t-miss festival of flowers. Oklahoma City Museum of Art APRIL 12 from 7-10 P.M. Bubbles & Bloom 2024 This 21+ cocktail party, which coincides with Art in Bloom, will feature floral-inspired cocktails and light bites, live entertainment, and skyline views on our Roof Terrace. Oklahoma City Museum of Art APRIL 12 Edmond Women’s Club Annual Gala The Dominion House April 13 from 11AM - 1PM 3rd Annual Community Chat Edmond Family Counseling’s 3rd Annual Community Chat is a fundraising luncheon featuring keynote speaker, Mr. Boe Parrish. Tickets are $50 and are available by calling EFC at 405-341-3554 or by visiting our office at 1251 N. Broadway in Suite C. First Christian Church of Edmond. APRIL 13 Elemental Ball Science Museum Oklahoma
APRIL 16 Enrollment for Before and After School Care for 2025 Opens YMCA APRIL 17 at 7:00 P.M. Brad Williams: Tour ‘24 Get ready to laugh till your sides ache, as renowned comedian Brad Williams hits the road with his new comedy tour – Tour ‘24. Hudiburg Center APRIL 19-20 Edmond Jr. Rodeo The Edmond Round Up Club APRIL 20 Gardening 101: Leaves Science Museum Oklahoma APRIL 20 at 8 P.M. Garrett Jacobson Jazz Collective You have to hear Garrett Jacobson play straight ahead jazz. One of the top call piano/organ jazz musi-
cians in the region, Garrett has put together an amazing group of musicians for this listening opportunity at the Jazz Lab. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online or by calling 405-974-2100. UCO Jazz Lab APRIL 20 at 8 P.M. Pines of Rome Part of the Inasmuch Foundation Classics Series Civic Center Music Hall APRIL 22 Earth Day Science Museum Oklahoma APRIL 22-23 at 7 P.M. Jazz Combos Tickets are free for students with a valid ID and $20 for all others. Purchase Tickets Online or by calling 405-974-2100. UCO Jazz Lab
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APRIL 23-28 Ruby Buckle Barrel Race Lazy E Arena APRIL 24-25 at 7 P.M. Jazz Ensembles Concert Details and bands TBD. Tickets are free for students with a valid ID and $20 for all others, available online or by calling 405974-2100. UCO Jazz Lab APRIL 26-27 Harry Potter and The Chamber Of Secrets™ In Concert Cars fly, trees fight back, and monsters are on the loose in Harry’s second year at Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This concert features the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in high-definition, on a giant screen, while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ unforgettable score. Civic Center Music Hall
APRIL 26 OC Spring Commencement Ceremony Oklahoma Christian University APRIL 26 SMO+: Hollywood Science Museum Oklahoma APRIL 26 2024 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum APRIL 27 at 8 P.M. Miss Brown To You These musicians perform with passion and humor and total commitment to the emotional power of the music they love. Miss Brown to You refuses to be confined to one style, one period. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online or by calling 405-974-2100. UCO Jazz Lab APRIL 30 at 7 P.M. Celtic Woman Hudiburg Center
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MAY 1 2024 Edmond Soccer Club Fall Registration Opens Edmond Soccer Club
MAY 2 at 5 P.M. Annual 5x5 Show and Sale Edmond Fine Arts Institute MAY 2 from 5-7 P.M. Gallery Opening featuring Jeff Shoemake Edmond Fine Arts Institute MAY 3-5 Downtown Edmond Arts Festival Downtown Edmond MAY 3-4 at 8 P.M. An Evening with Bernadette Peters The legendary Bernadette Peters is coming to Oklahoma City, bringing her spar-
kling song and personality to the OKCPHIL. Civic Center Music Hall
MAY 3 at 8 P.M. Shortt Dogg With decades of experience between them, Shortt Dogg performs a vast repertoire of music from the 60’s through today. Whether your sights are set on the sixties or the new millennium, high-energy dance music, jazz and light dinner music, or the soulful sounds of Motown, look no further than Shortt Dogg. Tickets are $15. Doors open at 7 p.m. UCO Jazz Lab MAY 3 Space Day Science Museum Oklahoma
MAY 4 at 7:30 P.M. A Mother’s Confession A Mother’s Confession: The Ultimate Betrayal’ is a compelling stage production that follows a bank executive’s struggle as she prosecutes a loved one, ultimately unraveling the complexities of revenge. Hudiburg Center MAY 4 at 8 P.M. Michael Summers Tickets are $20. Reserve seats by calling 405-974-2100. UCO Jazz Lab MAY 4 National Train Day Oklahoma Railway Museum MAY 10-11 Edmond Jr. Rodeo The Edmond Round Up Club MAY 10-12 Shorts Three ballets in one performance. Civic Center Music Hall MAY 10-11 UCO Spring Commencement Ceremony University of Central Oklahoma MAY 11 at 8 P.M. Brian Gorrell & Jazz Company Brian Gorrell & Jazz Company was formed in 1995 when Gorrell moved to Oklahoma City after performing with The Lawrence Welk Orchestra. The group performs a wide variety of styles including traditional & mainstream jazz, fusion, & latin styles. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online or by calling 405-974-2100. UCO Jazz Lab MAY 11 Gardening 101: Flowers Science Museum Oklahoma MAY 11 from 9 A.M.-4 P.M. Oklahoma City Flower & Garden Festival Get all your garden and plant needs at this annual OKC
tradition. With over 60 vendors, you will find all kinds of plants, garden-related products, and much more to add to your own home. Myriad Botanical Gardens MAY 11 from 11 A.M.-5 P.M. 2024 Oklahoma City Farm Show OKC FairgroundsThe Pavilion MAY 15-19 The Gathering at the E The Fabulous Lazy E Arena, renowned for its excellence in hosting equestrian events, is proud to announce the inaugural “The Gathering at the E,” a ranch horse show that promises to be a pinnacle of tradition and competition Lazy E Arena MAY 18 at 8 P.M. Garrett “Big G” Jacobson As a dynamic blues performer, Garrett “Big G” Jacobson has been satisfying audiences for more than 20 years. With his distinct guitar style and soulful vocals, Garrett Jacobson delivers a soul-satisfying performance not to be forgotten. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling 405-974-2100. UCO Jazz Lab MAY 18 from 1-9 P.M. Oklahoma Craft Beer Festival 2024 OKC FairgroundsThe Pavilion MAY 18 at 8 P.M. Tosca Part of the Inasmuch Foundation Classics Series Civic Center Music Hall MAY 18 at 10 A.M. 17th Annual KickingBird 2-Person Scramble 18 Hole 2-Person Scramble. Must Have an Official USGA Handicap. Flights
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will be determined by the number of entries. Entry fee is $95.00 per player. KickingBird Golf MAY 21-26 Mamma Mia! For nearly 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show. Civic Center Music Hall MAY 24-25 Edmond Jr. Rodeo The Edmond Round Up Club MAY 25 Gardening 101: Fruit Science Museum Oklahoma MAY 25 at 8 P.M. Miss Brown To You These musicians perform with passion and humor and total commitment to the
emotional power of the music they love. Miss Brown to You refuses to be confined to one style, one period. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online or by calling 405-974-2100. UCO Jazz Lab MAY 25-26 33rd Annual Chuck Wagon Festival Families and foodies alike will delight at the 33rd Annual Chuck Wagon Festival, a celebration of Western and Native American history, art and cuisine for all ages. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum MAY 27 at 9 A.M. Memorial Day Veterans Breakfast Arcadia-area veterans are invited to a free breakfast at 9 a.m. every Memorial Day. Arcadia Round Barn
“ For every obstacle there is a solution. Persistence is the key. The greatest mistake is giving up!.”
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
JUNE
JUNE 1 at 8 P.M. Smilin’ Vic Smilin Vic of Smilin Vic & The Soul Monkey’s best claim to fame came October 13, 1996, as the winners of the International Unsigned Blues Contest. Always a favorite at festivals, clubs and country clubs, playing a blend of jazz standards, Atlantic Soul and Basic Blues. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. Purchase tickets online or by calling 405-974-2100. UCO Jazz Lab JUNE 2 from 1-5 P.M. Oklahoma Bridal & Wedding Expo This show is a unique, interactive event, with food to taste, dresses to see, flowers to enjoy, music to dance to and fun to be had. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a day filled with laughter, ideas, and inspiration at the Bridal & Wedding Expo. OKC FairgroundsThe Pavilion
sixties or the new millennium, high-energy dance music, jazz and light dinner music, or the soulful sounds of Motown, look no further than Shortt Dogg. Tickets are $15. Doors open at 7 p.m. UCO Jazz Lab
JUNE 7-9 Braum’s An Affair of the Heart The three-day shopping event features unique, oneof-a-kind, and often handmade items from jewelry and handbags to furniture, clothing, and gourmet foods. It is a rare opportunity to shop for housewares, clothing, jewelry and more from artists, craftsmen, and independent retailers from across the country in one place. OKC Fairgrounds
JUNE 7-8 Edmond Jr. Rodeo The Edmond Round Up Club
JUNE 8-9 at 9 A.M. 2024 KickingBird Senior Championship 36-Hole Individual Stroke Play Championship. Must be 50 years of age or older and must have an official USGA Handicap. Flights will be determined by the number of entries and will be based on handicap. All play is from the White tees and Championship Flight is GROSS scores only all other Flights NET. Entry fee is $160.00 per man. KickingBird Golf
JUNE 7 at 8 P.M. Shortt Dogg With decades of experience between them, Shortt Dogg performs a vast repertoire of music from the 60’s through today. Whether your sights are set on the
JUNE 11 Fall Sports Registration Opens Fall sports include cross country, flag football, golf, soccer, volleyball, miracle league baseball YMCA
JUNE 6 from 5-7 P.M. Gallery Opening featuring Paint Pushers Group Show Edmond Fine Arts Institute
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JUNE 13-15 Spongebob The Musical: Youth Edition An exciting new musical featuring irresistible characters and magical music, this deep-sea pearl of a show is set to make a splash with audiences young and old. The future is bright, the future is bold, the future is The SpongeBob Musical. Oklahoma Children’s Theatre JUNE 14 LibertyFest Ballet and The Band Concert JUNE 14 at 8 P.M. Souled Out Featuring one of the most entertaining and exciting horn sections in the industry, Souled Out has been thrilling audiences throughout the Southwestern United States for over 20 years. Tickets are $20. Reserve Seats by calling 405-974-2100. UCO Jazz Lab JUNE 15 Father’s Day Train Rides Oklahoma Railway Museum JUNE 15 at 8 P.M. Garrett Jacobson Jazz Collective You have to hear Garrett Jacobson play straight ahead jazz. One of the top
call piano/organ jazz musicians in the region, Garrett has put together an amazing group of musicians for this listening opportunity at the Jazz Lab. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online or by calling 405-974-2100. UCO Jazz Lab JUNE 19 at 6 P.M. Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. Hudiburg Center JUNE 22-30 Mary Poppins Everyone’s favorite, practically perfect nanny, Mary Poppins, soars into Lyric’s 2024 summer season at the Civic. Civic Center Music Hall JUNE 22 at 8 P.M. Michael Summers Tickets are $20. Reserve seats by calling 405-974-2100. UCO Jazz Lab JUNE 22 Stars and Stripes Regatta RIVERSPORT’s Stars & Stripes River Festival celebrates a full day of rowing, paddling and dragon boat racing on the OKRiver. RIVERSPORT OKC
JUNE 27 LibertyFest Concert in the Park
JUNE 29 Car Show/Park Fest
JUNE 28 at 8 P.M. Brian Gorrell & Jazz Company Brian Gorrell & Jazz Company was formed in 1995 when Gorrell moved to Oklahoma City after performing with The Lawrence Welk Orchestra. The group performs a wide variety of styles including traditional & mainstream jazz, fusion, & latin styles. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online or by calling 405-974-2100. UCO Jazz Lab JUNE 28-29 LibertyFest Rodeo
JUNE 29 at 8 P.M. Miss Brown To You These musicians perform with passion and humor and total commitment to the emotional power of the music they love. Miss Brown to You refuses to be confined to one style, one period. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online or by calling 405-974-2100. UCO Jazz Lab JUNE 30 LibertyFest Sprint JUNE 30 National Little Britches Rodeo Association Finals Lazy E Arena
“ Freedom is the open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and human dignity.”
- Herbert Hoover
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JULY
JULY 3 LibertyFest Patriotic Radio Show
JULY 4 LibertyFest Parade and Fireworks JULY 4 at 7 P.M. 17th Annual KickingBird Golf Fourth on the Hill Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Come view the LibertyFest Fireworks from the highest point in Edmond. Tickets will go on sale at 7:00am on Saturday, June 1st. There will be a limit of 200 tickets sold for this event. Lots of fun activities for the family including a free putting course, pickleball (please bring your equipment), scavenger hunt, and other activities. Entry fee is $30 per car. KickingBird Golf
JULY 6 Independence Day Train Ride Oklahoma Railway Museum
JULY 9 ESC Futsal Camp Edmond Soccer Club JULY 9-14 Jersey Boys They had a look, an attitude, and a sound like no other. This international musical phenomenon takes you behind the scenes – and behind the music – of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Civic Center Music Hall JULY 13-14 at 8 A.M. 22nd Annual KickingBird Classic Sponsored by Edmond Electric, this is a 36-Hole Individual Stroke Play Championship. Must have an official USGA Handicap. Entry fee is $180.00 per man. KickingBird Golf
“ To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with”
- Mark Twain
JULY 20 from 8 A.M.-4 P.M. ESC 2024 Summer Blast Edmond Soccer Club JULY 22-25 from 5:15-6:45 P.M. 2024 ESC Academy Camp Edmond Soccer Club JULY 22-25 from 5:15-6:45 P.M. 2024 ESC Recreational Camp Edmond Soccer Club JULY 25-27 Annie Jr. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a nextto-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Oklahoma Children’s Theatre
JULY 26-27 Edmond Jr. Rodeo The Edmond Round Up Club JULY 26-28 from 6-8:30 P.M. ESC 2024 Keeper/Striker Camp Edmond Soccer Club JULY 27 Krazy Daze JULY 30-AUGUST 4 Cinderella In an innovative approach with Deaf Austin Theatre and performed simultaneously and seamlessly in English and American Sign Language, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA showcases your favorite tunes, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible” and “Ten Minutes Ago. Civic Center Music Hall
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AUGUST
AUGUST 1 from 5-7 P.M. Gallery Opening featuring Tracey Brauer, David Padgett, and Susie Varner Edmond Fine Arts Institute
AUGUST 9-11 ESC 2024 Beat the Heat Girls Tournament Edmond Soccer Club AUGUST 11 at 1:00 P.M. 19th Annual Parent Child Championship 2-Person Parent-Child Teams. Format is Scramble Tee Shot-Alternate Shot Approach-Scramble Putt. Entry fee is $150.00 per team. KickingBird Golf
AUGUST 16-17 Edmond Jr. Rodeo Finals The Edmond Round Up Club
AUGUST 16-18 ESC 2024 Beat the Heat Boys Tournament Edmond Soccer Club AUGUST 17 at 7:30 P.M. Colin & Brad: Scared Scriptless Armed with nothing but their sharp wit, comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood take to the live stage to create hilarious and original scenes in their two-man show. Civic Center Music Hall
SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 5 from 5-7 P.M. Gallery Opening featuring Reian Williams Edmond Fine Arts Institute SEPTEMBER 6 OKCMOA Renaissance Ball The Renaissance Ball kicks off the Museum’s season with a black-tie gala featuring dinner and dancing in celebration of our upcoming special exhibition. Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club
SEPTEMBER 7 2024 Fall Opening Weekend Edmond Soccer Club SEPTEMBER 18OCTOBER 6 Once on This Island An enchanting love story filled with vibrant Calypso beat, Lyric’s production will warm your heart and have you dancing in the aisles. Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma SEPTEMBER 28 Tinkerfest Science Museum Oklahoma
“ Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful.”
- Samuel Johnson
OCTOBER
OCTOBER 3 from 5-7 P.M. Gallery Opening featuring Mark and Jennifer Hustis + William Mantor Edmond Fine Arts Institute
OCTOBER 4-6 Oklahoma Regatta Festival Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, the three-day celebration of rowing, kayaking, dragon boating, whitewater rafting, and family fun including the Oklahoma City University Head of the Oklahoma race. RIVERSPORT OKC OCTOBER 11-13 Charlotte’s Web Oklahoma Children’s Theatre OCTOBER 18-20 Braum’s An Affair of the Heart The three-day shopping event features unique, oneof-a-kind, and often handmade items from jewelry
and handbags to furniture, clothing, and gourmet foods. It is a rare opportunity to shop for housewares, clothing, jewelry and more from artists, craftsmen, and independent retailers from across the country in one place. OKC Fairgrounds OCTOBER 25 from 6-9 P.M. ESC Halloween Bonfire Edmond Soccer Club OCTOBER 26-27 Halloween Train Rides Oklahoma Railway Museum
OCTOBER 27 2024 Wednesday Night League Tournament of Champions 18-Hole 2-Person Scramble Tournament. Must be a member of our Wednesday Night League to participate. Entry Fee is $95.00 per man. KickingBird Golf
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NOVEMBER DECEMBER NOVEMBER 1-3 ESC 2024 Turkey Shootout Tournament Edmond Soccer Club NOVEMBER 2-3 OKC Train Show Oklahoma Railway Museum NOVEMBER 7 from 5-7 P.M. Gallery Opening featuring Behnaz Sohrabian Edmond Fine Arts Institute NOVEMBER 15DECEMBER 5 Toy Drive for the Hope Center
Downtown Edmond NOVEMBER 22 Luminance Kickoff Night Mitch Park
NOVEMBER 23 Holiday Extravaganza Silver Leaf Gems NOVEMBER 30DECEMBER 21 Christmas in Downtown Edmond Downtown Edmond NOVEMBER 30 Small Business Saturday Downtown Edmond
“ Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.”
- Desmond Tutu
DECEMBER 5 from 5-7 P.M. Gallery Opening featuring Eric Lyons + Natalie Biggs Edmond Fine Arts Institute
DECEMBER 13 Luminance Event Night Mitch Park DECEMBER 19-21 ESC Christmas Camp Edmond Soccer Club
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STANDING & LONG TERM EVENTS FIRST WEEKEND OF EVERY MONTH Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend Bank of America customers are welcome to take advantage of Museums of Us the first full weekend of every month. Any ATM, credit, or check card from Bank of America provides free general admission for the cardholder. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City Museum of Art, and Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
EVERY SECOND SUNDAY from 12-4 P.M. Round Barn Rendezvous The Rendezvous is an open jam, with ALL acoustic musicians welcome to come and play, regardless of skill level. Kids are welcome, and music teachers and students are encouraged to take part. The format is a song circle, with all players taking turns. The public is welcome, and donations are accepted. The Rendezvous takes place upstairs in the amazing barn loft, except in extremely hot weather, when we move outdoors to the shade. Music is acoustic only. Arcadia Round Barn EVERY OTHER MONDAY Myriad in Motion: Free Tai Chi Join us for an energizing class of Tai Chi! Learn the basics to improve your breathing, enhance balance and coordination, and increase flexibility – all in a calm yet invigorating atmosphere. Myriad Botanical Gardens TUESDAYS at 6 P.M. AND SATURDAYS at 9 A.M. Myriad in Motion: Free Yoga Ready to find your inner
peace and relaxation? Come join us at the Myriad Botanical Gardens for our twice-weekly yoga classes. All levels of experience are welcome! Bring a mat and water bottle – we’ll provide everything else you need on the journey to calmness Myriad Botanical Gardens
TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS at 10:30 A.M. SMO Storytime Science At Storytime Science children read a story and follow it up with a fun, hands-on scientific activity related to the book. Storytime Science is included with general admission. For more information, visit sciencemuseumok.org Science Museum Oklahoma WEDNESDAYS, 10-11 A.M. SMO Early Explorers Toddlers and preschoolers explore science through hands-on, come-and-go activities that can be easily replicated with everyday items found at home. Early Explorers is perfect for young scientists with short attention spans. For more information, visit sciencemuseumok.org Science Museum Oklahoma EVERY SECOND FRIDAY from 6-10 P.M. Live on the Plaza LIVE! on the Plaza is the Plaza District’s second Friday artwalk. Each second Friday, Plaza District businesses stay open late with featured artists, live music, special events, local shopping and much more! Plaza District SATURDAYS from 10:30 A.M.-1 P.M. Morning Music Sessions Officially begun in January 2019, the “Morning Music Sessions” programs take place on Saturdays from
10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The shows are downstairs in the comfort of the Round Barn gift shop and are the perfect way for music lovers and barn enthusiasts to start a weekend. Donuts and coffee may be involved. MMS are scheduled acoustic performances by local and regional musical artists. The public is welcome, and donations are accepted. Morning Music Sessions are acoustic only. Arcadia Round Barn SATURDAYS from 1-4 P.M. Schoolhouse Tours 1889 Territorial Schoolhouse
FEBRUARY-DECEMBER Art Sessions Children’s and Adult classes offered throughout the year. Winter Session #2: February 19-April 5 Spring Session: April 8-May 17 Fall Session #1: August 19-September 27 Fall Session #2: September 30November 15 Holiday Session: December 2-20 Edmond Fine Arts Institute MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER THIRD SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 6-10 P.M. Heard on Hurd Heard on Hurd is a street festival in downtown Edmond powered by Citizens Bank of Edmond that features more than 60 retail and food vendors and 3 local, live performing artists. Join us for entertainment, activities, and amazing food and drink from our local restaurants and bars before you explore the popup shops, food trucks, and live music at Heard on Hurd. Downtown Edmond
MARCH-OCTOBER at 5 P.M. 2024 Family Fun Nights Play 9-Holes with the Family, Special Junior Tees set up, a free putting course, $4.00 range tokens. Fees include $12.00 green fees and $10 carts. Dates for 2024 Family Fun Nights are: 3/23, 4/20. 5/25, 6/22, 7/20, 8/17, 9/21, and 10/19. KickingBird Golf
MARCH-OCTOBER at 6 P.M. WEDNESDAYS 2024 KickingBird Wednesday Night Golf League The first league night will be Wednesday, March 27. The league is 2-Person Team competitions with various formats. You may form your own teams, but everyone must be a member of the KickingBird Wednesday Night League to participate. Entry fee is $45 per person for the tournaments. KickingBird Golf APRIL- DECEMBER SATURDAYS Edmond Farmers Market The outdoor market for 2024 will begin on Saturday, April 20 and run through Saturday, November 2. There will be no farmers market on May 4. The indoor market will start on November 9 and will run on 11/9, 11/16, 11/23. 12/7, 12/14, and 12/21. Edmond Parks and Recreation APRIL-OCTOBER FIRST THURSDAYS at 6 P.M. KickingBird Golf Ladies 9 & Wine The format will be 2-Lady Scrambles for 9 Holes with 6:00pm shotgun starts. You may pick your partner or sign up as an
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individual and we will find a partner for you. Entry fee is $45 per person. Ladies 9 & Wines will not be held in July. KickingBird Golf APRIL-AUGUST FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAYS Train Rides Ever wanted to experience a classic train ride? You can. Join us every first and third Saturday of the month from April through August for a train ride with our vintage diesel locomotives and historic passenger coaches. Oklahoma Railway Museum APRIL-OCTOBER FIRST THURSDAYS from 6-9 P.M. VIBES VIBES is a FREE event held in Downtown Edmond on the 1st Thursday of each month from April through October. Participating downtown businesses, artists and performers invite you to celebrate creativity. Downtown Edmond MAY-SEPTEMBER SUNDAYS from 1-3 P.M. Sunday Elm Tree Concerts Concerts take place outside, weather permitting. Bring a chair and your beverage. Water available in the Gift Shop. Arcadia Round Barn MAY-AUGUST Summer Camps Edmond Fine Arts Institute AUGUST-MAY WEDNESDAYS at 10 A.M. Reading Wednesday Bring your toddler for story time every Wednesday. Books are nature-themed and selected based on the season. We’ll begin with an interactive song and some weeks will include a small craft after the story. Myriad Botanical Gardens
JUNE-AUGUST June 3rd-7th, June 17th21st, July 8th-12th, July 22nd-26th, August 5th-9th GirlStrong Day Camp Edmond Family Counseling’s GirlStrong Day Camp is a weeklong day camp for incoming 3rd-6th grade girls that focuses on topics like decision-making, self-esteem, and friendships. The camp is held at EFC’s office. It is completely free of charge, but spots fill quickly. For enrollment, contact kgolden@edmondfamily.org. Edmond Family Counseling
NOVEMBER 8JANUARY 12 Edmond Outdoor Ice Skating Rink Enjoy the wholesome outdoor physical exercise and camaraderie of ice skating under the open skies and starlit nights. This large rink offers free adjacent parking, food concessions, indoor restrooms, and open sessions so you may come and go at your convenience. Mitch Park, 1501 W. Covell Edmond Parks & Recreation
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER Junie B in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells Junie B. Jones, First-Grader, is super-excited about the upcoming Holiday Sing-Along and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too bad tattletale May keeps ruining all of Junie B.’s fun. A hilarious and endearing tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park. Oklahoma Children’s Theatre
Group Swim Lessons
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER Polar Express Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the classic story as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ for a magical one-hour trip to meet Santa. Once on board, your hosts will work their way through the car and punch your golden ticket before hot chocolate and a delicious cookie are served by dancing chefs. Passengers then read along with the classic children’s book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg. Oklahoma Railway Museum
YMCA STANDING AND LONG-TERM EVENTS
February Registration opens 1/28 for members and 1/31 for the community Mondays and Wednesdays 2/5-2/28 Saturdays 2/10-3/2 March Registration opens 2/25 for members and 2/28 for the community Mondays and Wednesdays 3/4-4/3 Saturdays 3/9-4/6 April Registration opens 3/31 for members and 4/3 for the community Mondays and Wednesdays 4/8-5/1 Saturdays 4/13-5/4 YMCA Livestrong Get fit and join a new community. This six-week High Intensity Interval Training style program will get you moving, help you achieve results and surround you with a new crew. FitCrew YMCA is designed to help you reach your personal goals, whether it’s to lose weight, gain strength, or improve your overall health. This is a results driven program powered by you and the support of your crew.
Registration is always open. Sessions are Tuesdays and Thursdays. Session start dates: May 14 from 12:45-2:15 p.m. at Rankin and August 27 from 5:307:00 p.m. at Mitch Park. YMCA YMCA Fitcrew A monthly High Intensity Interval Training program that will get you moving, achieve results and surround you with a new crew. Current Fitcrews at Mitch Park will be 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and Rankin at 6:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. YMCA YMCA Youth Development Swim League: Winter 2024 Our program is non-competitive and focuses on introducing the skills and knowledge needed to be on a club or school swim team. New participants may sign-up for the wait list to try out for the swim league. The tryout consists of swimming 25 yards of freestyle, backstroke breaststroke, and butterfly, independently, without stopping. February Session: February 1-28 Mitch Park Tryouts: February 6, Rankin Tryouts: February 7 March Session: March 1-30 Mitch Park Tryouts: March 5, Rankin Tryouts: March 6 April Session: April 1-30 Mitch Park Tryouts: April 2, Rankin Tryouts: April 1 Every possible attempt has been made to provide accurate information in the 2024 Calendar of Events. In case of date, time or venue changes between press time and the event, please refer to individual organizations or websites for updated information.
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An Affair of the Heart P.O. Box 890778 Oklahoma City, OK 73189 405-632-2652 shows@aaoth.com aaoth.com Arcadia Round Barn 107 E. Highway 66 Arcadia 405-396-0824 info@arcadiaroundbarn. com arcadiaroundbarn.com Armstrong Auditorium 14400 S. Bryant Ave 405-285-1010 armstrongauditorium.org Civic Center Music Hall 201 North Walker Ave. Oklahoma City 405-594-8300 okcciviccenter.com Downtown Edmond Business Association P. O. Box 3653 405-249-9391 info@downtownedmondok. com downtownedmondok.com Edmond Fine Arts Institute 27 E. Edwards St. 405-340-4481 info@edmondfinearts.com edmondfinearts.com Edmond History Museum 431 S. Boulevard Edmond, Oklahoma 405-340-0078 info@edmondhistory.org edmondhistory.org Edmond Round Up
CONTACTS
Club- Carl Benne Arena 300 N. Kelly Road 405-264-3685 edmondroundupclub@ gmail.com edmondroundupclub.com Edmond Soccer Club 1502 W. Danforth 405-409-2324 edmondsoccer.com Edmond Women’s Club PO Box 3046 membership@ewc.org ewc.org KickingBird Golf Club 1600 E. Danforth Rd. kickingbirdgolf.com 405-341-5350 Lazy E Arena 9600 Lazy E Dr. Guthrie 405-282-3004 info@lazye.com lazye.com LibertyFest P.O. Box 1776 contact@libertyfest.org libertyfest.org
Lyric Theatre 1727 NW 16th St. Oklahoma City 405-524-9312 info@lyrictheatreokc.com lyrictheatreokc.com Myriad Botanical Gardens 301 W. Reno Oklahoma City 405-445-7080 myriadgardens.org National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum 1700 Northeast 63rd St. Oklahoma City 405-478-2250 nationalcowboymuseum. org
Norman Medieval Fair 1700 Asp Ave. Norman 405-325-8610 medievalfair.org
Oklahoma Children’s Theater 2501 North Blackwelder Oklahoma City 405-208-6200 oklahomachildrenstheatre. org Oklahoma Christian University 2501 E. Memorial Road Oklahoma City 800-877-5010 info@oc.edu oc.edu Oklahoma Museum of Art 415 Couch Drive Oklahoma City 405-236-3100 okcmoa.com Oklahoma Railway Museum 3400 NE Grand Blvd Oklahoma City 405-424-8222 oklahomarailwaymuseum. org OKC Fairgrounds 3001 General Pershing Blvd. Oklahoma City 405-948-6700 news@okstatefair.com okcfairgrounds.com The Plaza District 1745 NW 16th St. Suite F1, Oklahoma City 405-578-5718 info@plazadistrict.org Plazadistrict.org
RIVERSPORT OKC 800 Riversport Dr. Oklahoma City 405-552-4040 info@riversportokc.org riversportokc.org Science Museum Oklahoma 2020 Remington Pl. Oklahoma City 405-602-6664 sciencemuseumok.org Simply Indie Film Fest 405-513-0870 simplyindiefilmfest@gmail. com simplyindie.org UCO Jazz Lab 100 East 5th St. 405-974-2100 ucojazzlab.com University of Central Oklahoma 100 N. University Dr 405-974-2000 uco.edu Upstage Theatre 633 Hundred Oaks Dr 405-285-5803 info@upstagetheatreok. com upstagetheatreok.com YMCA- Mitch Park 2901 Marilyn Williams Drive 405-330-4016 ymcaokc.org/locations/ mitch-park YMCA- Rankin 1220 South Rankin Street 405-348-9622 ymcaokc.org/locations/ rankin
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