Where music meets elegance: The enduring legacy of Maestros Ball
There are galas — and then there’s Maestro’s Ball. A shimmering blend of black‐tie sophistication and philan‐thropic purpose, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic’s signa‐ture fundraising event has become one of the city's most anticipated evenings, not just for its glamour but for the cause it so passionately champions: music education.
But the story of Maestro’s Ball begins decades before its dazzling debut in 2015. Its roots trace back to 1948, when a group of visionary women founded what was then known as the Women’s Committee, now the Oklahoma City Orchestra League (OCOL), to support the city’s burgeoning classical music scene. Pioneers like Mary Ruth Ferguson, Mrs. Hugh Johnson, and Lou Dudley planted the seeds of what would become a cultural cornerstone.
To honor its most passionate advocates, the League established the Maestro’s Circle in 2017, with Maestro Levine himself — whose artistic leadership helped define the OKCPHIL’s modern identity — as the inaugural inductee.
Then came Maestro’s Ball.
The 2025 Maestro’s Ball is set for 6:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17 at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. 2025 Maestro’s Circle inductees are Patrick and Linda Alexander. The theme is Vive la Phil.
Conceived as a partnership between the OKC Philharmonic and OCOL, this annual gala was built with bold inten‐tions: to fund the Philharmonic’s youth education programs while creating a night as unforgettable as the music it supports. Each fall, Maestro’s Ball kicks off the new concert season with elegance and flair — treating guests to a cock‐tail reception, seated dinner, exclusive musical performance, and a high‐energy after‐party that carries the night into joyful crescendo. For more, see Page 4.
Pianist Yihan Zhang performs during the 2024 Pops of Color Maestro’s Ball.
The enduring legacy of Maestro’s Ball
But Maestro’s Ball is about more than fine dining and champagne toasts. It’s about mis‐sion and purpose.
Proceeds from the evening directly fund educational initiatives like We’ve Got Rhythm, Youth Concerts, and Rhythm on the Road, pro‐grams that bring live orchestral music to thou‐sands of Oklahoma students — many for the very first time. It’s a night that bridges tuxedos and ten‐year‐olds, uniting community leaders, educators, musicians, and students in a shared belief: music changes lives.
“Since 1998, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic has been the heartbeat of our city — performing before the bombing, before the Thunder, and before downtown became the vibrant arts hub it is today. We’re proud to be a foundation for the music, education, and creative spirit that enables Oklahoma City to continue to soar to new heights, together.”
Said Orchestra League President Rachael Geiger.
As the Philharmonic continues to inspire with each season, Maestro’s Ball remains a luminous reminder of the power of partner‐ship, the importance of arts education, and the enduring magic of a community that shows up — for the music, and for the future.
Because in Oklahoma City, a symphony doesn’t just happen onstage. It happens in classrooms, living rooms, and gala ballrooms — where the next note, and the next genera‐tion, are waiting to be heard.
Tickets are on sale now at okcphil.org/ maestrosball or by calling (405) 232‐7575.
Glenna and Dick Tanenbaum at The Grand Masquerade Maestro’s Ball.
Emily Stoops performs table side at the 2023 Masquerade Maestro’s Ball.
OKCPHIL Music Director
Alexander Mickelthwa te with OKC Mayor David Holt and his wife Rachel.
Musicians perform at the 2024 Pops of Color Maestro’s Ball.
An enthusiastic guest at the 2024 Maestro’s Ball places a bet on an auction item.
Through Sept. 21
Brighton Beach Memoirs
For more information, visit jewelboxokc.com or call the box office at (405) 521‐1786
Tuesday‐Friday. 2‐5 p.m.
301 NW 36
Jewel Box Theatre
Sept. 5, 7‐10 p.m.
Goin’ West Music Fest
The Goin’ West Music Fest is back for its second year. Enjoy a concert under the stars with a show headlined by Josh Abbott Band. For near‐ly two decades, Josh Abbott Band have held strong as one of the most potent and vital forces in Texas country music.
Visit nationalcowboy‑ museum.org.
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Sept. 5, 7 p.m.
Renaissance Ball
The OKC Museum of Art kicks off its season with The Renaissance Ball, a black‐tie gala including dinner and dancing. Cocktails and valet provided.
Visit okcmoa.com for more.
Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club
Oklahoma City Museum of Art Sept. 9‑14
Kimberly Akimbo
Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a new town in subur‐ban New Jersey. In this “howl‐ingly funny heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker), Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic con‐dition, her first crush … and possible felony charges.
For tickets, see okcbroadway.com.
Civic Center Music Hall
OKC Broadway
Sept. 11, 11:30 a.m.‐1 p.m.
Feed Babies Luncheon
Annual luncheon to benefit
Infant Crisis Services.
To learn more, visit infantcrisis.org/feedbabies.
Infant Crisis Services
Sept. 11, 6 p.m.
Taste 2025
The event features Norahua Mexican Folkloric Dancers, Mexican fare, mezcal tastings and live music.
For tickets, visit rothershrine.org/taste.
Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine
700 SE 89
Sept. 12‑22
Oklahoma State Fair
Rides, livestock, fried food and more.
For a complete schedule, visit okstatefair.com.
OKC Fairgrounds
Sept. 12, 7 p.m.
Spirit Labs: The Agave Experiment
Tequila takes the stage to raise funds for the science education outreach at Science Museum Oklahoma. Say cheers and sip tequila while making a difference.
Smo.org/donate to grab your tickets.
Science Museum Oklahoma
Sept. 12, 7 p.m.
Ballet Under the Stars
Bring a picnic blanket and your outdoor folding chairs and join us for an evening of dance and music under the stars at Scissortail Park.
Selections from some of classi‐cal ballet’s most beloved dances plus new contemporary choreography create a fast‐paced, eclectic showcase. Students from the Yvonne Chouteau School join our pro‐fessional dancers for this fun, family event that includes a movement class for everyone. For more information, visit okcballet.org.
Scissortail Park
OKC Ballet
Sept. 13, 9 a.m. ‐ 3 p.m.
Dance Day at OKC Ballet
Dance Day at OKC Ballet is a celebration of all forms of dance. The event takes place in Oklahoma City Ballet’s icon‐ic Susan E. Brackett Dance Center. All ages are welcome to attend this FREE event, made possible with a grant from OK Let's Dance, an Initiative of Kirkpatrick Family Fund.
For more information, visit okcballet.org.
Susan A. Brackett Dance Center
6800 N. Classen Blvd. OKC Ballet
Sept. 13, 6:30 p.m. Sip, 7:30 p.m. Savor
A Night Out with OKIE Celebrity mentalist Jason Suran will work his psychic magic in an exclusive OKC performance.
For more information, visit okisraelexchange.com
Innovation Hall 316 NE 9
Oklahoma Isreal Exchange Sept. 14, 8:30 p.m. Sunday in the Park Join us at Scissortail Park for a free evening of live music as the Oklahoma City Philharmonic fills the night air with symphonic sounds. Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and gather your friends and family for this community favorite under the open sky. There’s nothing like music in the heart of downtown OKC!
For more information, visit okcphil.org.
Scissortail Park Free Concert OKCPHIL
Sept. 18, 6‐8 p.m.
Taste of Northwest
OKC’s Northwest Chamber hosts its annual food festival with diverse sweets and treats.
Visit nwokc.com for more information.
Cantera Event Center 3701 N MacArthur Blvd. Warr Acres
Northwest OKC Chamber Sept. 17, 7 p.m.
October 8
An Oct. 7 commemoration hosted by the Oklahoma Israel Exchange. The evening will include readings, prayers, candlelighting and a select excerpt from the Wendy Sachs documentary “October 8,” fol‐lowed by a panel discussion. RSVP required. For tickets, visit 2025‑october‑7‑com‑ memoration.eventbrite.com.
The Little Theatre Civic Center Music Hall
Oklahoma Isreal Exchange Sept. 18, 7‐10 p.m.
ArtNow
Join us for ArtNow, Oklahoma Contemporary’s signature biennial fundraising event and one of the most anticipated evenings on the city’s cultural calendar. This spectacular celebration marks the opening night of the exhi‐bition ArtNow 2025: Materials and Boundaries. For more information, see oklahomacontemporary.org /special‑events.
Oklahoma Contemporary 11 NW 11th St. Sept. 18, 11:15 a.m.‐1 p.m. Global Vision Awards
Sister Cities International OKC presents the Global Vision Award to five well‐known Oklahomans ‐ Chickasaw Nation Lieutenant Governor Chris Anoatubby, Mohammad and Jalaf Farzaneh, Sharina Perry and Clayton Taylor.
Oklahoma Governor’s Mansion 820 NE 23
Sister Cities International OKC
Sept. 19
Oklahoma City Cattle Barons Ball
Join us for a night of live entertainment, music, raffles and silent auctions. For more information, visit oklahomacity.acscbb.org.
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
American Cancer Society Sept. 19, 7‐10 p.m. Flight for Futures
Hosted by the Young Professionals Committee of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County, Flight for Futures raises funds and awareness for its programs. Attendees enjoy first‐class tastings while sipping on pre‐mium craft beer and spirits. For tickets, visit bgcokc.org/flight‑for‑ futures.
Jet Sets Hangar
Wiley Post Airport
Boys and Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County
Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m.
Legends: Ortiz, Rachmaninoff, Janacek, Tchaikovsky
Don’t miss a powerhouse night of classical music! Join Natasha Paremski and the OKC Philharmonic for Rachmaninoff, Janáček, Ortiz, and the thunderous 1812 Overture. Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor. Natasha Paremski, piano. For tickets, visit okcphil.org.
Civic Center Music Hall
OKCPHIL Classic Series
Sept. 21, 1 p.m., Pre‐concert activities in the lobby, 2 p.m. Concert
Sing Along with Phil
Bring your voices and join the fun! In this interactive Discovery Series concert, the OKCPHIL invites the whole family to sing along with the orchestra to favorite tunes you know and love. From timeless classics to catchy new songs, this lively pro‐gram is designed to get every‐one clapping, smiling, and making music together. For tickets, visit okcphil.org.
Civic Center Music Hall
OKCPHIL Discovery Series
Sept. 25, 7 p.m.
John F. Kennedy Community Service Award Reception & Dinner
This event recognizes Oklahomans whose philan‐thropy efforts have reshaped the community.
For details, go to sfflc.com.
Civic Center Music Hall Hall of Mirrors
Santa Fe Family Life Center
Sept. 26, 4‐9 p.m.
ZOObrew
Join us for another sud‐sational event. It's not just any beer fest, it's the 16th annual ZOObrew where you can sip on your favorite brews, spirits, wine and save the animals, too.
For tickets, see okczoo.org.
Oklahoma City Zoo
Sept. 27, 7 p.m.
DiscoverFest (formerly Tinkerfest)
Science Museum Oklahoma opens its doors for no charge for DiscoverFest. The day fea‐tures 50+ new activities plus all of the regular museum exhi‐bitions and attractions.
Pre‑register at smo.org/ discoverfest.
Science Museum Oklahoma
Sept. 27, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Yesterday ‑ The Las Vegas Beatles Tribute
Chart‐topping jazz/R&B sax player Boney James performs. During his 30‐year career, James has earned four Grammy nominations, two NAACP Image Award nomina‐tions and a Soul Train Award, while a dozen of his albums have landed at No. 1 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Album chart.
For tickets, visit occc.edu.
OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center
OCCC Performing Arts Series
Sept, 27, 8 a.m.
Down Syndrome Festival and 5K
The DSACO invites you to help celebrate the extra 21st chromosome by creating a team, walking or running for acceptance and inclusions. For more information, see dcfeativaland5k.com.
Myriad Gardens
Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma
Oct. 2‑Nov. 1
Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
Every three years, Lyric Theatre does “The Time Warp” again, staging the raunchy, hys‐terical, and uproarious 1973 rock musical to the delight of the show’s enthusiastic fans. Well, hot patootie, bless my soul, one of the most popular cult musicals of all time returns to Lyric’s stage in an all‐new 2025 production featuring the signa‐ture Texas theme that made Lyric’s 2022 production a sold‐out hit.
For tickets, visit lyrictheatreokc.com.
Lyric at the Plaza Lyric Theatre
Oct. 2, 5:30‐8:30 p.m.
Fashion for a Passion
The Oklahoma City Chi Omega Alumnae Association is hosting a fashion event to bene‐fit Hearts for Hearing. The run‐way show and shopping will start after wine and hors d’oeuvres.
Visit heartsforhearing.org for more information.
CK & Co. in Nichols Hills Plaza Hearts for Hearing Oct 2, 4‐8 p.m.
The Hole Shebang!
United We Stand • Divided We Toss
Invite friends and family to enjoy an evening of lively corn‐hole competition, food, music and more. Corporate and com‐munity partners are tossing to raise vital funds for the United Way of Central Oklahoma’s 68 nonprofit partner agencies. Visit unitedwayokc.org.
Love’s Travel Stops Stage and Great Lawn at Scissortail Park United Way
Oct. 3
Spirit Labs: Barrel Formula
Bourbon is shining in the spotlight at this fundraising event for science education out‐reach at Science Museum
Oklahoma.
Grab your tickets and say cheers at smo.org/donate.
Science Museum Oklahoma Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m.
Richard Thomas in Mark Twain
Mark Twain Tonight! is a leg‐endary one‐man show that brings the wit, humor, and wis‐dom of Mark Twain to life on stage. Originally created and performed by Hal Holbrook, the play features Twain’s sharp observations on politics, society, and human nature ‐ remarkably relevant today. Now, Emmy Award winner and Tony nomi‐nee Richard Thomas steps into the suit as the only actor author‐ized to perform the award‐win‐ning play, offering audiences a funny, insightful and deeply human evening with one of America’s greatest storytellers. For tickets, see okcbroadway.com.
Rose State Performing Arts Center
OKC Broadway
Oct. 4‑5, 11‑12, 18‑19, and 25‑ 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Oct. 31, 6‐9 p.m., Special ZOOfriends member‐only evening event
Haunt the Zoo
Every weekend in October, guests of all ages can discover the world’s wildlife and also participate in trick‐or‐treating along a path with festive themed photo props. Fourteen treat stations will be located along the Treat Trail around and inside the Children's Zoo pre‐sented by Primrose Schools, fea‐turing a variety of Halloween treats!
For more, visit okczoo.org/htz.
Oklahoma City Zoo
Oct. 8, 7 p.m.
Twilight in Concert
Experience the legendary romance saga with this epic film‐to‐concert event, featuring
the original movie accompanied by a sensational live band on stage and an enchanting can‐dlelit atmosphere. Twilight in Concert offers a unique oppor‐tunity for fans to relive the story that started it all in a cinematic live experience like no other.
For tickets, see okcbroadway.com.
Civic Center Music Hall
OKC Broadway
Oct. 9, 11:30 a.m.‐1 p.m.
Gamechangers Track and Field Tailgate Signing Day
Luncheon is for the benefit of Cleats 4 Kids.
For more information, visit cleatsforkids.org.
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Cleats 4 Kids
Oct. 9‑19
Life Sucks
Extended family, former lovers, lifelong friends, and long‐time enemies connect, collide, and debate whether life sucks in Aaron Posner’s hilarious update to the classic play, UNCLE VANYA.
Buy tickets at okcrep.org.
Oklahoma Contemporary OKC Rep in partnership with Oklahoma Contemporary Oct. 10‑12
The Book of Mormon
This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of mis‐sionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. With standing‐room‐only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, The Book of Mormon has truly become an interna‐tional sensation.
For tickets, see okcbroadway.com.
Civic Center Music Hall
OKC Broadway
Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m.
Oklahoma Stories: Celebrating Our Future
Discover the next generation
of talent! The OKC Philharmonic presents Oklahoma Stories: Celebrating Our Future, with Yihan Zhang, Kiegan Ryan and the Oklahoma Youth Orchestra. Featuring music by Sibelius, Mendelssohn, Ryan and Prokofiev. Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor. Yihan Zhang, piano. Kiegan Ryan, cello. Oklahoma Youth Orchestra.
For tickets, visit okcphil.org.
Civic Center Music Hall
OKCPHIL Classics Series Oct. 17‑19
Dracula
David Nixon’s Dracula is an internationally renowned retelling of Bram Stoker’s 1897 horror classic that has been per‐formed around the world. Don’t miss this breathtaking story of passion, seduction, transforma‐tion and sacrifice this Halloween!
For more information, visit okcballet.org.
Civic Center Music Hall OKC Ballet Oct. 17‑Nov. 2
Murder on the Orient Express
For more information, visit jewelboxokc.com or call the box office at (405) 521‑1786 Tuesday‐Friday. 2‐5 p.m. 301 NW 36
Jewel Box Theatre Oct. 19, 11 a.m.‐4 p.m. Alliance Kitchen Tour
For more information, visit ocmsalliance.org.
Oklahoma County Medical Alliance
Oct. 22, 11:30 a.m.
39th Annual Oklahoma Commerce & Industry Hall of Honor
Join the recognition of busi‐ness and community leaders who have impacted the growth and development of Oklahoma significantly.
Details at okcu.edu. Oklahoma City Convention Center
Oklahoma City University
Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Hasta La Muerte
Hasta La Muerte is an enthralling new production cel‐ebrating Life and Death, in the spirit of the Indigenous/ Mexican practice, known as Day of the Dead. From the imagination of Las Cafeteras, “Hasta La Muerte” is a two‐act, multi‐dimensional theatrical and musical performance that explores the stages of grief and loss through the celebration of life and death. Hasta La Muerte showcases mesmerizing chore‐ography, poetry, combined with a score of original and tra‐ditional songs, to showcase a night of transcendent color, sound and a moving invitation to travel through time, rhythm and memory.
For tickets, visit occc.edu.
OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center
OCCC Performing Arts Series Oct. 24, 6‐11 p.m. 2025 Saints Ball — Samba & Sparkle: A Night in Rio!
Co‐chairs: Governor David & Rhonda Walters and Dr. Senthil & Thatcha Raju. Proceeds to benefit the Saints Forward campaign which will complete the Love Family Entrance and renovate Patient Tower floors at St. Anthony Hospital. Cocktail reception, dinner, pro‐gram, live and silent auctions, Live music by Take Cover, dancing.
For more information, visit .givetossmhealth.org/foun‑ dations/oklahoma/ssm‑ health‑st‑anthony‑founda‑ tion/events.
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
SSM Health St. Anthony Foundation
Oct. 24
SSMO21+
It is time for the adults to have Science Museum Oklahoma to themselves!
Explore regular museum exhibits, see a planetarium show and experience fun, themed activities related to sci‐
ence — all with a cocktail in hand.
Tickets can be purchased at smo.org/smo21.
Science Museum Oklahoma Oct. 24, 6:30‐11 p.m. Bingo for Babies
Put on your best disco attire and get ready to boogie at the 12th annual Bingo for Babies benefiting Infant Crisis Services! Get down with the Young Professionals Board for a daz‐zling night filled with dinner, disco‐era cocktails, live enter‐tainment, a silent auction,and of course — BINGO!
For more information, visit infantcrisis.org/bingo/.
Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club Infant Crisis Services
Oct. 27, 5:30 p.m.
Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation Wall of Fame
The Wall of Fame Humanitarian Awards celebrate public education at its finest, honoring OKC Public Schools alumni.
For more information, okckids.com/wall‑of‑fame.
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum OKC Public Schools Foundation Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m.
Dies Irae
Songs of the Shadows
Get ready for a spine‐tingling night of music as Canterbury Voices conjures a Halloween Eve like no other! From the thunderous drama of Orff’s O Fortuna to the ghostly echoes of Mozart’s Dies Irae and the dark delights of Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd, this electrifying concert will leave you breathless. Including music by René Clausen, Johannes Brahms, Samuel Barber, and Eric Whitacre. Prepare to be trans‐ported by eerie harmonies, haunting melodies and a musi‐cal atmosphere thick with mys‐tery and magic!
For tickets, see canterburyokc.com.
Civic Center Music Hall Canterbury Voices
Nov. 2
Spirit Labs: The Grape Reaction
Wine meets wonder at The Grape Reaction. Sip, savor, and support science education outreach at Science Museum Oklahoma. Raise a glass and grab your tickets at smo.org/donate.
Science Museum Oklahoma Nov. 3, 11:30 a.m.‐1 p.m. Day One Luncheon
The annual Day One Luncheon, marks the begin‐ning of 168 Days of Remembrance, leading up to the 30th Anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing (April 19, 2025).
For more information, see memorialmuseum.com.
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
OKC National Memorial and Museum Nov. 5, 11 a.m.‐2 p.m.
Annie Oakley Society Luncheon
In addition to preserving Western heritage and sup‐porting children’s education, the members of the Annie Oakley Society honor a woman of significance at their annual luncheon. Visit nationalcowboymuse‑ um.org/annie‑oakley‑soci‑ ety/luncheon/.
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Annie Oakley Society Nov. 7‑8, 7:30 p.m.
Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony
Experience the heart and soul of an American icon like never before in this one‐of‐a‐kind symphonic celebra‐
tion of the legendary Dolly Parton. This innovative mul‐timedia concert features Dolly on screen, sharing the stories behind her most beloved songs and offering personal reflections on the journey that made her a global icon.
For tickets, visit okcphil.org.
Civic Center Music Hall
OKCPHIL Pops Series
Nov. 7, 6 p.m.
Small Works, Great Wonders Art Sale
Small Works, Great Wonders features a fusion of traditional and contempo‐rary paintings and sculpture at affordable prices.
For more information, visit nationalcowboy‑ museum.org.
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Nov. 8
OPUS XIII
This year, we’re bringing a fresh twist to Club Cabaret with A New York Night! As our largest fundraising event, OPUS drives our mis‐sion of Enriching Lives through the Advancement of the Arts. OPUS is more than an event — it's a vibrant cel‐ebration of creativity and community. This year, OPUS XIII’s Club Cabaret: A New York Night theme will fea‐ture a dazzling variety show, signature NYC‐inspired cui‐sine and cocktails, and exclu‐sive auction packages.
For more information, visit opusokc.com.
Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club Allied Arts
Nov. 8 , 7:30 p.m.
Nella
Venezuelan singer Nella, a Latin Grammy award winner, captivates audi‐ences worldwide with her powerful voice and unique blend of folkloric roots and Andalusian inspiration. Accompanied by her stellar trio, she has performed to sold‐out audiences across the U.S., Venezuela, Europe, and beyond, collaborating with stars like Alejandro Sanz, Luis Enrique, and Jennifer López. Nella has also made an impact in film, performing original songs in Academy Award‐winning director Asghar Farhadi’s Everybody Knows, alongside Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz. Her enchanting perform‐ances and global appeal make her a standout talent, bridging tradition and innovation in world music. For tickets, visit occc.edu.
OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center OCCC Performing Arts Series Nov. 11
Visions Awards
The Visions Awards hon‐ors those who act as agents of change in the communi‐ty, providing leadership to enrich and enliven those whom they serve. These individuals are thoughtful, passionate, tenacious and creative in seeking out solutions to problems that affect change. They inspire others with their convic‐tion and drive, give a voice to those without, and act with the highest integrity
to provide Oklahomans with resources otherwise not available. Visions rec‐ognizes these great individ‐uals as passionate champi‐ons of service to Oklahoma.
Learn more at okcnp.org/visions.
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits Nov. 13
2025 Paseo Arts Awards Dinner and Silent Auction
Each year the Paseo Arts Association honors artists and art supporters who have made a strong contri‐bution to the arts in our community.
Skirvin Hotel
Paseo Arts Association Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
The Grand Kyiv Ballet company returns with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs based on Grimm Brothers fairy tale of the same name, set to the musical motives of the Polish composer Bogdan Pavlovsky. This is an absolutely stunning perform‐ance that will be of interest not only for young spectator, but also for adults, what means that everyone will be happy to plunge into a fantas‐tic atmosphere that will be filled with dance, fairy tale, good humor and acting, bright costumes, decorations and even a beautiful love story.
For tickets, visit occc.edu. OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center
Nov. 15‑Jan. 4, 2025
6‐10 p.m.
Safari Lights
Guests can drive‐thru AND walk‐thru a winter wonderland of wildlife and holiday themed light sculp‐tures, interactive light dis‐plays, festive treats, and photo opportunities all inside the OKC Zoo! OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS experi‐ence begins in the comfort of visitor’s vehicles for a nearly one‐mile course through the Zoo to discover themed lantern displays! The drive‐thru Course ends in the Zoo’s entry parking lot, where guests will re‐enter the Zoo for the walk‐thru experience.
For more information, visit okczoo.org/ our‑events.
OKC Zoo
Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m.
Joel Levine Conducts
Tchaikovsky
A powerful night of sym‐phonic storytelling! Former Music Director Joel Levine returns to guest conduct the OKC Philharmonic, joined by cellist Carter Brey for Dvořák’s Cello Concerto and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5. Joel Levine, guest conductor. Carter Brey, cello.
For tickets, visit okcphil.org.
Civic Center Music Hall
OKCPHIL Classics Series
Nov. 18‑23
Elf the Musical
Elf The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilari‐ous and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa’s sack of toys one Christmas Eve. When he discovers he is human, Buddy embarks on
a journey to New York City to find his birth father, and in turn, helps the Big Apple rediscover the true meaning of Christmas.
For tickets, see okcbroadway.com.
Civic Center Music Hall
OKC Broadway
Nov. 20, 11:30 a.m.‐1 p.m.
Celebrate Pink
Join us for Celebrate Pink, our annual luncheon and fashion show to benefit Oklahoma Project Women. Visit oklahomaproject‑ women.org/celebrate‑ pink‑okc.
Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club
Oklahoma Project Women Nov. 20‑23
RepFest
Oklahoma Contemporary OKC Rep in partnership with Oklahoma Contemporary Nov. 28‑Dec. 28
Lyric’s A Christmas Carol Everyone’s favorite holi‐day tradition returns in Lyric’s 2025 edition of Charles Dickens’ magical tale. Featuring stunning new sets, costumes and a cast of beloved characters that will spark the holiday spirit in audiences of every age! You’ll go from humbug to happy in one magical night when Ebenezer Scrooge and a host of ghosts whisk you away to Merry ‘Ole London, where the true spirit of Christmas is brought to vibrant life. For tickets, visit lyrictheatreokc.com.
No sets, no lights, no cos‐tumes — just great stories, well told. Play readings are a vital part of the produc‐tion process and for the first time this fall, Buy tickets at okcrep.org.
Lyric at the Plaza Lyric Theatre
Downtown in December
The annual winter experi‐ence includes festive events, outdoor attractions, per‐forming arts, holiday shop‐ping, family activities, toasty treats and refreshments, stunning light displays and much more. Many of the events are free and open to everyone.
For more information, downtownindecember.co
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Downtown OKC
Dec. 2
Winter WonderLab
Step into a world of holi‐day magic and hands‐on sci‐ence for the whole faily at WinterWonderLab, Science Museum’s Oklahoma’s holi‐day event.
Smo.org/winter‑ wonderlab. Science Museum Oklahoma
Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 6, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
A Very Merry Pops
Usher in the spirit of the season, with A Very Merry Pops. A concert for the entire family, blending pop‐ular Christmas songs with timeless classics. It is a per‐fect way to start the holiday season.
For tickets, visit okcphil.org.
Civic Center Music Hall OKCPHIL Pops Series
Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.
Christmas with the Rat Pack
Experience Frank, Sammy, and Dean – the
icons of crooning, cocktails, and cool. You’re invited to the Merriest Celebration of THE RAT PACK that takes you inside 1960s Las Vegas for an evening of glitz and glamour. Starring the acclaimed Brian Duprey as Frank Sinatra, Joe Scalissi as Dean Martin, and Kenny Jones as Sammy Davis, Jr. Side‐by‐side with a 6‐piece band, they will dazzle you all the great hits including – My Way, Mr. Bojangles, New York, New York, That’s Amore, Fly Me To The Moon and seasonal classics such as Let It Snow, Jingle Bells, and of course, White Christmas. For tickets, visit occc.edu. OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center OCCC Performing Arts Series
Dec. 7, 7 p.m.
Handel’s Messiah
Experience the majesty of GF Handel’s Messiah like never before, as Canterbury Voices ignites the stage with this timeless masterpiece. Joining Canterbury are four virtuosic and accomplished soloists and the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, whose beautiful artistry brings new depth and brilliance to this iconic work. From the stir‐ring chorus “For Unto Us a Child is Born” to the tri‐umphant “Hallelujah Chorus,” this beloved orato‐rio continues to inspire awe and joy across generations. A cornerstone of the holiday season in Oklahoma City, Messiah is more than a per‐formance — it’s a tradition
reimagined with passion and power.
For tickets, see canterburyokc.com.
Civic Center Music Hall Canterbury Voices
Dec. 7, 5‐9 p.m.
Deck the Hall Featuring Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys
Saddle up and join us for an evening brimming with joy‐ful Western melodies. As the winter chill sweeps across the plains, we are heatin’ things up with Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys. Grab your hat, polish those boots,and get ready for a night of fes‐tive holiday tunes. We prom‐ise an evening of great food, family fun and Christmas cheer, cowboy style.
For more information, visit nationalcowboymuse‑ um.org.
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Dec. 11‑14
OCU Star Dance Company
Holiday Spectacular
Holiday Spectacular hon‐ors the legacy of the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment while broadening its reper‐toire to embrace dance for the world of entertainment. More than 130 dynamic per‐formers spread yuletide magic with high‐energy holi‐day favorites, vivid costumes and a graceful reminder of the reason for the Christmas season.
For tickets, visit okcu.edu/tickets or call (405) 208‑5227.
Kirikpatrick Auditorium
OCU’s Kirckpatrick Fine Arts Building
OCU Star Dance Company
Dec. 12‑23
The Nutcracker
Return to the vivid Land of Sweets this holiday sea‐son with Ryan Jolicoeur‐Nye’s The Nutcracker, pre‐sented by Devon Energy and The Chickasaw Nation. The new production, which debuted to rave reviews in 2024, will return for 14 per‐formances including a sen‐sory‐friendly version in col‐laboration with AutismOklahoma.
For more information, visit okcballet.org.
Civic Center Music Hall OKC Ballet
Dec. 27, 7 p.m.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America's favorite holi‐day tradition for 40 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas clas‐sics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The pro‐gram includes 15 musicians playing more than 20 instru‐ments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects ‐capturing the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting.
For tickets, see okcbroadway.com.
Civic Center Music Hall OKC Broadway
Jan. 10, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Mozart’s Rivals: Race to the Top
What does it take to rise to the top? Don’t miss Mozart’s Rivals with the OKC Philharmonic — featuring vio‐linist Hannah White, Canterbury Voices and a mov‐ing performance of Mozart’s Requiem. Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor. Hannah White, violin. For tickets, visit okcphil.org.
Civic Center Music Hall
OKCPHIL Classics Series
Jan. 13, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Afrique En Cirque
Welcome to Kalabanté Productions, where the vibrant tapestry of African arts comes alive! Founded in 2007 by the visionary Yamoussa Bangoura, our Montreal‐based multidisci‐
plinary company is a testament to his lifelong dream of estab‐lishing a circus school and a dynamic artistic platform.
For tickets, visit occc.edu.
OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center
OCCC Performing Arts Series
Jan. 15, 2026
HomeSchool Day
Homeschool Day at Science Museum Oklahoma is a chance for families to explore, create, and learn together with special activities, full museum access, and plenty of discoveries wait‐ing around every corner. For more information, visit smo.org/homeschool.
Science Museum Oklahoma Jan. 20‑25, 2026
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
This enchanting and time‐
less tale, filled with the romance and grandeur audi‐ences know and love, has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes. The show boasts the Oscar‐winning and Tony Award‐nominated score, including the classic songs “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.”
For tickets, see okcbroadway.com.
Civic Center Music Hall OKC Broadway
Jan. 22‑24, 2026
On the Radar: On the Road New York's the Under the Radar Festival and OKC Rep embark on our fifth year in partnership. Together, we will bring one of Under the Radar 2026’s innovative shows
straight from New York City to Oklahoma City.
Buy tickets at okcrep.org.
Oklahoma Contemporary OKC Rep in partnership with Oklahoma Contemporary Jan. 30‑31, 2026, 7:30 p.m. Tango Caliente!
Step into an unforgettable evening of passion, rhythm, and elegance as we present a night of seductive tango clas‐sics that will stir your soul.
Featuring a mesmerizing soprano whose voice smol‐ders with emotion and a daz‐zling bandoneón virtuoso whose fingers bring fire to every note, this concert prom‐ises an experience as thrilling as the dance itself.
For tickets, visit okcphil.org.
Civic Center Music Hall OKCPHIL Pops Series
Feb. 11‑March 1, 2026
Beehive
Relive the Soundtrack of a Revolution! Get ready for the ultimate feel‐good celebra‐tion of the women who rocked the world before the world was ready. Step into the 1960s — where flower power ruled, bold fashion turned heads, and the hair‐styles reached for the sky. This electrifying show fol‐lows six women coming of age in a decade defined by music, rebellion, and empowerment. Featuring iconic hits like: “It’s My Party,” “Be My Baby,” “Where the Boys Are,” “Proud Mary,” “Me and Bobby McGee” and legendary hits by Petula Clark, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Janis Joplin, and many more! Experience Lyric’s high‐ener‐gy, heart‐filled tribute to the powerhouse artists who paved the way.
For tickets, visit lyrictheatreokc.com.
Lyric at the Plaza Lyric Theatre
Feb. 14, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
The Fire of Love: Romeo and Juliet
Love. Longing. Tragedy. The Fire of Love: Romeo and Juliet brings passion to the stage with Nurit Bar‐Josef and the OKC Philharmonic — featuring music by Ravel, Price, Wagner, and Tchaikovsky. Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor. Nurit Bar‐Josef, violin.
For tickets, visit okcphil.org.
Civic Center Music Hall
OKCPHIL Classics Series
Feb. 15, 2026, 1 p.m.,
Pre‐concert activities in the lobby, 2 p.m. Concert
Musical Moods
Music has the power to make us feel happy, sad, excited, or even silly — and this Discovery Series con‐cert is all about exploring those emotions through sound. The OKCPHIL will take you on a journey where each piece paints a different feeling, showing how
melodies, rhythms, and har‐monies can tell a story with‐out words. It’s a fun, inter‐active way for kids and fam‐ilies to discover the emo‐tional language of music!
For tickets, visit okcphil.org.
Civic Center Music Hall
OKCPHIL Discovery Series
Feb. 20‑22, 2026
Devon Carney's Romeo & Juliet
Prepare to be swept away to Verona, Italy where two star crossed lovers meet and ultimately share a des‐tiny that alters everyone in its wake. Colorful and opu‐lent, Romeo & Juliet will swell your heart with beau‐tiful scenery, timeless music, and incredible danc‐ing.
For more information, visit okcballet.org.
Civic Center Music Hall
OKC Ballet
Feb. 21, 2026
SMO21+
It is time for the adults to
have Science Museum Oklahoma to themselves! Explore regular museum exhibits, see a planetarium show, and experience fun, themed activities related to science — all with a cocktail in hand.
Tickets can be purchased at smo.org/smo21.
Science Museum Oklahoma
Feb. 27‑28, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Classical Mystery Tour
Get ready for a magical journey through the unfor‐gettable music of the world’s most iconic band with Classical Mystery Tour, one of the greatest Beatles tribute bands performing today. This spectacular con‐cert features timeless hits that span the full breadth of the Beatles’ legendary career—from the early days of “Twist and Shout” to the heartfelt melodies of “Yesterday” and beyond. For tickets, visit okcphil.org.
Civic Center Music Hall OKCPHIL Pops Series
