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Esther Women Luncheon featuring speaker Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Yvonne Kauger at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church (222 NW 15) creates meaningful dialogue & strengthens fellowship for Christian women the first Wednesday of each month. Preregister. $150 for the year, $20 per individual program. 11:30am-1pm. 232-1371, www. estherwomenokc.org.
Beauty & the Beast Homecoming Musical at Oklahoma Christian University Hardeman Auditorium (2501 E Memorial, Edmond) is a musical presentation of a Disney favorite. 8pm. 425-5530, www.oc.edu.
3-19 Hamlet presented by Reduxion Theatre at the Broadway Theater (1613 N Broadway). Mature audiences. $17 adults, $13 seniors/students/military. Thursday-Saturday, 8pm; Sunday 11/13, 2pm. 651-3191, www.reduxiontheatre.com.
2-4 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Radiothon in the OU Children’s Hospital Atrium invites listeners to tune in to 96.1 KXY to pledge funds to support the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. 6am-6pm. 2712208, www.childrenshospitalfoundation.net.
4 • Friday Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce 3rd Annual Women’s Conference at UCO Nigh University Center features keynote speaker HGTV Design Star Fan Favorite & Edmond Resident, Kellie Clements. Includes lunch. $30 & up. 8am-1pm. 341-2808, www. edmondchamber.com.
3 • Thursday Once Upon a Dream 18: The Fine Art of Dance at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art benefits dance student scholarships and includes dinner, auction and tours of the museum's new Stuart wing. 6:15-9:15pm. 325-4051, www.ou.edu/finearts/events. FREE Music of America’s Civil War at the Oklahoma History Center includes spoken introductions & stories to put the songs & instruments into context while highlighting connections to the people & music of this pivotal time in American History. 7pm.
Chemistry Day at Science Museum Oklahoma invites guests to discover the wonder and fun of chemistry through activity stations on the main exhibit floor, competing in team or individual competitions. 9am-5pm. FREE with paid museum admission. FREE Marc Heitz Movie Nitez: Back to the Future at Marc Heitz Chevrolet's outdoor ampitheater (I-35 & Lindsey, Norman). FREE popcorn. 488-7971.
Romeros Guitar Quartet at Armstrong Auditorium (14400 S Bryant, Edmond) features the “Royal Family of the Spanish Guitar” as they display their astonishing musical talent. 7:30pm. 285-1010, www. armstrongauditorium.com.
Cultural Arts Series: Time for Three at OCCC Bruce Owen Theater features a string trio that transcends traditional classification by including elements of classical, country-western, gypsy & jazz. $10-$22. 7pm. 682-7576, www.occc.edu/cas.
Ben Folds at the Civic Center Music Hall features the Indie rocker performing with the OKC Philharmonic. 8pm. 842-5387, www.okcphilharmonic.org.
Tom Braxton: A Tribute to Wayman Tisdale at the Sooner Theatre (101 E Main, Norman) features the smooth jazz sounds Tisdale was known for following his stellar University of Oklahoma college & NBA basketball careers. $30 & up. 8pm. 321-9600, www. soonertheatre.org.
3-4 Pumpkin Roll! at Mustang Town Center (1201 N Mustang) invites children ages 2-6 to bring leftover pumpkins to see how far they can roll & other activities. Preregister. $2. Thursday, 5:30-6:30pm; Friday, 1011am. 376-3411, www.cityofmustang.org.
4-5 FREE First Friday Gallery Walk in the Paseo Arts District features more than 60 artists in 17 galleries.
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Friday, 6-10pm; Saturday, noon-5pm. 525-2688, www. thepaseo.com. The Girlie Show at the Farmer’s Public Market Building (311 S Klein) showcases female artists and includes art, live music & food. Friday, 7-11pm; Saturday, 12-5pm. www.thegirlieshow.net, thegirlieshowokc@yahoo.com.
4-20 Kids at Heart: MGMoA Regional 2011 at the MabeeGerrer Museum of Art (1900 W MacArthur, Shawnee) features creative toys designed by regional artists. FREE admission with donation of a new, unwrapped toy for a child at Hope House Shelter. $5 adults, $3 children 6 & up. 878-5300, www.mgmoa.org.
5 • Satuday FREE Pumpkin Harvest Craft Festival at the Robertson Activity Center (1200 Lakeshore, Yukon) features craft booths, taco soup, bake sale & Friends of the Library book sale. 9am-4pm. 350-8937, www. cityofyukonok.gov. FREE Saturdays for Kids: Photo Poetics at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum invites kids to learn how to enhance their own photos & create short poems. Includes a gallery walk, art making & word craft with a photo to take home. FREE for children & one accompanying adult. 10am & 11am. Moms on the Move: Prenatal Pilates at INTEGRIS PACER Fitness Center (5520 N Independence) features exercises appropriate for pregnancy led by a certified prenatal Pilates instructor. Mats provided. $10 for PACER members, $20 non-members. 11:30am12:30pm. 949-3891, www.integrisok.com/pacer. The Great Escape at Mustang Town Center (1201 N Mustang) for kids ages 6-12 is an evening of playing games & fun while parents enjoy an evening out. Includes activities & dinner. Preregister, $15. 6-11pm. 376-3411, www.cityofmustang.org. Gospel Concert sponsored by Inspiration Hill at Successful Word Church (Hwy 66 & Commercial, Warwick) features Southern SONlight, Caleb’s Call & David Hayes.7pm. 356-4051. OU Football vs. Texas A&M at the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman. Time TBA. www.soonersports.com. Other home games this month: 11/26. OSU Football vs. Kansas State at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater. Time TBA. www.okstate.com.
5-6 Oklahoma Mineral & Gem Show at State Fair Park in the Modern Living Building features hands-on activities & educational exhibits for children, expert demonstrations & treasures from dealers across the globe. Scouts in uniform & children 12 & under FREE. $6. Saturday, 9am-6pm; Sunday, 9am-5pm. 823-0517, www.OMGS.org.