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BOOKS
Hollie Stuart book signing author will be signing her book I Can See for Miles which relates to her personal journey for empowerment through her happiness and depression as she searches for freedom from her past traumas, 6:30-8 p.m., Jan. 24. Full Circle Bookstore, 1900 Northwest Expressway, 405-842-2900, fullcirclebooks.com. TUE, JAN 24 Kayla Olson book signing young reader author will be autographing her book The Reunion, a love story of two former teen tv stars, 6 p.m., Jan. 24. Best of Books, 1313 E. Danforth Road, 405-3409202, bestofbooksok.com. TUE, JAN 24 Pen & Keyboard Writers a panel of nine authors discuss their latest collaborative project, Celebrating the Seasons, An Anthology in Poetry and Prose, 6-7:30 p.m., Jan. 20 Deer Clan Books, 3905 N. College Ave., 405-495-9005, facebook.com/DeerClanBooks. FRI, JAN 20 Read the West Book Club discuss the book Nothing Daunted, based on the letters two women wrote to their families after leaving Europe to teach in Colorado, 1-2:15 p.m., Jan. 15. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org. SUN, JAN 15
FILM
Broker (2022, Japan, South Korea, Hirokazu Koreeda) the story of two brokers who sell orphaned infants, circumventing the bureaucracy of legal adoption, to affluent couples who can’t have children of their own., Jan. 20-22. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. FRI-SUN, JAN 20-22 The Eternal Daughter (2022, USA, Joanna Hogg) returning to a hotel now haunted by its mysterious past, an artist and her elderly mother confront longburied secrets in their former family home, Jan. 13-15. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. FRI-SUN, JAN 13-15 Film Noir: Strangers on a Train (1951, USA, Alfred Hitchcock) a psychopath forces a tennis star to comply with his theory that two strangers can get away with murder, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 11. Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave., 405-235-3456. WED, JAN 11
Free Community Screening: The Last
of Us (2023, Canada, USA, Neil Drickmann, Craig Mazin) 20 years after modern civilization has been destroyed, Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone, based on the critically acclaimed video game The Last of Us, 7 p.m., Jan. 15. Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave., 405-2353456. SUN, JAN 15 Friday the 13th Triple Feature enjoy a triple feature of Friday the 13th, Friday the 13th Part III (in 3D) and Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives on Friday the 13th, 5 p.m., Jan. 13. Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave., 405-235-3456. FRI, JAN 13 Music Movie Mondays: Woodstock (1970, USA, Michael Wadleigh) Oscar-winning musical chronicle that captures the three-day rock concert and celebration of peace and love that became a capstone for the 60s, 6:30 p.m., Jan. 16. Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave., 405-235-3456. MON, JAN 16 Oklahoma Film Society: Clerks (1994, USA, Kevin Smith) a day in the lives of two convenience clerks named Dante and Randal, who are bored out of their minds, as they annoy customers, discuss movies, and play hockey on the store roof, 7 p.m., Jan. 12. Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave., 405235-3456. THU, JAN 12 Skinamarink (2022, Canada, Kyle Edward Ball) two children wake up in the middle of the night to find their father is missing, and all the windows and doors in their home have vanished, Jan. 13-14. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. FRI-SAT, JAN 13-14 Tales from the Gimli Hospital (1988, Canada, Guy Maddin) while their mother is dying in the modern Gimli, Manitoba hospital, two young children are told a tale by their grandmother, to help comfort them, about Einar the Lonely, his friend Gunnar, and the beautiful Snjófridur, 5:30 p.m., Jan. 21. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. SAT, JAN 21
HAPPENINGS
GlitterBall Noir enjoy a night of live music, drinks, hors d’oeuvres and dancing with cinematic surprises with proceeds to support deadCenter Film, 8 p.m., Jan. 14. Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd St., 405-708-6937, deadcenterfilm.org/ glitterball-noir. SAT, JAN 14 LIVE! on the Plaza join the Plaza District every second Friday for an art walk featuring artists, live music, shopping and more, 6-10 p.m. second Friday of every month. Plaza District, 1618 N. Gatewood Ave., 405-426-7812, plazadistrict.org. FRI, JAN 13 Lunar New Year celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with live performances by the Hung Viet Lion Dancers, RACE Dance Collective and others, learn samurai sword skills and calligraphy, arts and crafts, face painting and more, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Jan. 21. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405445-7080, myriadgardens.com. SAT, JAN 21 MLK Jr. Holiday Parade an inclusive event for all races, creeds and religions featuring a silent march, programs and a parade, Mon., Jan. 16. Downtown OKC, 211 N. Robinson Ave., 405-235-3500, okcmlkcoalition.org. MON, JAN 16
Oklahoma City Home & Garden Show
get ideas for decorating, landscaping and more at this event featuring guest speakers and exhibits, noon-8 p.m., Jan. 20; 10 a.m. -8 p.m., Jan. 21; 11 a.m. -5 p.m., Jan. 22. Oklahoma State Fairgrounds; Oklahoma Expo Hall, 3213 Wichita Walk, 405-948-6700, oklahomacityhomeshow.com.
FRI-SUN, JAN 20-22 Oklahoma Winter Bead & Jewelry Show
visitors will find millions of beads, beading supplies, pearls, silver, findings, chain, designer cabochons, fine minerals, and more, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Jan. 13-14; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Jan. 15. Oklahoma State Fairgrounds; Oklahoma Expo Hall, 3213 Wichita Walk, 405-9486700, aksshow.com. FRI-SUN, JAN 13-15 Papercrete Planters learn how to make papercrete by turning paper and cement into a sturdy planter with fun designs, 1-3 p.m., Jan. 14. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-4457080, myriadgardens.com. SAT, JAN 14 SMO21: PROM! join in a night of adults-only science with dissections, the chemistry behind spiked punch, a dance floor and more, participants are encouraged to come dressed in their best, 7-10 p.m., Jan. 20. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington Place, 405-602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org. FRI, JAN 20 Video Killed the Radio Star a weekend dedicated to the best music videos from the first 20 years of MTV in which participants have voted for their favorite music videos from the 80s and 90s to be played all night on the big screen TVs, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Jan. 20-21. Up-Down OKC, 1629 NW 16th St., 405-673-7792, UpDownArcadeBar.com/Oklahoma-City. FRI-SAT, JAN 20-21 Winter Garden Potpourri create cozy and inviting potpourri mixtures using staple ingredients that can be found in the kitchen as well as items collected during a nature walk, 11 a.m.-noon, Jan. 14. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405445-7080, myriadgardens.com. SAT, JAN 14
Shen Yun features a unique blend of costuming, high-tech backdrops, and live orchestra with the beauty of classical Chinese dance, 2 & 7 p.m., Jan. 21. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 405-297-2264, okcciviccenter.com. SAT, JAN 21 Photo OKG Archive
FOOD
Veggie Dinner at Picasso Cafe join Picasso Cafe on the third Tuesday of each month for a four-course menu; featuring a fresh and creative take on vegetarian-inspired fare with the option to have a wine pairing, third Tuesday of every month. Picasso Cafe, 3009 Paseo St., 405-605-2022, picassosonpaseo.com. TUE, JAN 17 OKC Brew Tours jump on the bus and visit three local breweries within the OKC metro area with multiple tasters at each stop as well as take a behind the scenes tour and learn how beer is made, 6-9 p.m., Fridays and 2-5 p.m, Saturdays through Jan. 31. OKC Brew Tours, 701 W. Sheridan Ave., 405-822-0285, okcbrewtour.com. FRI-SAT,
THROUGH JAN 31
YOUTH
Crafts and Tales a story followed by an activity ranging from learning about a real specimen from the collections to crafting a thematic piece of artwork, 11 a.m.-noon, Wednesdays. Sam Noble Museum, 2401 Chautauqua Ave., 405-325-4712, samnoblemuseum.ou.edu. WED, ONGOING Homeschool Day children of all ages will have the opportunity to dissect an owl pellet and learn about the diet of owls along with taking home any bones they find, 11 a.m.-noon & 3-4 p.m., Jan. 18. Skeletons: Museum of Osteology, 10301 S. Sunnylane Road, 405814-0006, skeletonmuseum.com. WED, JAN 18 Junior Forensics preteens to teenagers will learn about the methods doctors, anthropologists and law officers use to examine human skeletons to determine age, sex, physical trauma and/or illness, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Jan. 21. Skeletons: Museum of Osteology, 10301 S. Sunnylane Road, 405-814-0006, skeletonmuseum.com. SAT, JAN 21 Kids Macaron Class children will learn the art of making macarons and will be able to take a dozen of them home after the class, 11 a.m., Jan. 21. Belle Kitchen, 7509 N. May Ave., 405-430-5484, bellekitchen.com. SAT, JAN 21 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration celebrate the life, legacy and message of Dr. King featuring original poetry readings by Society of Urban Poets, read-alouds, crafts and activities, and more, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Jan. 16. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens. com. MON, JAN 16 Storytime with Miss Julie enjoy snacks, crafts and story time, 10:15-11:30 a.m., Saturdays, ongoing. Full Circle Bookstore, 1900 Northwest Expressway, 405842-2900, fullcirclebooks.com. SAT, ONGOING Weatherschool with News 4 kids will learn about Oklahoma’s extreme weather with the KFOR 4Warm Storm Team, followed by an exploration of the galleries to see how weather is depicted in art, 10 a.m.-2p.m., Jan. 24. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org. TUE, JAN 24
PERFORMING ARTS
The Book of Mormon a musical comedy about two Mormon missionaries who travel to Africa, Jan. 13-15. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 405-2972264, okcciviccenter.com. FRI-SUN, JAN 13-15 Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle a live stand-up comedy performance, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 20. Paycom Center, 100 W. Reno Ave., 405-602-8700, paycomcenter.com. FRI, JAN 20 The Five Browns a classical piano ensemble made up of five siblings who all attended Juilliard, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 12. Armstrong Auditorium, 14400 S. Bryant Ave., 405-285-1010, armstrongauditorium.org. THU, JAN 12
Open Mic Night enjoy an evening of music, stories, poetry and comedy performances, Thursdays. Core4 Brewing, 7 N. Lee Ave, 405-620-4513. THU,
ONGOING
Art-o-Matan exhibit that features Clark Whittington’s idea of transforming an old coin-op cigarette machine into a photography distribution device, along with close to 300 works from the Art-O-Mat repertoire and the option for visitors to purchase a piece of art for $5 from the machine, through Mar. 10. Oklahoma City University Norick Art Center, 1608 NW 26th St., 405-208-5707, okcu.edu. MON-FRI, THROUGH MAR 10 Photo provided
Rickey Smiley & Friends a live stand-up comedy performance, 8 p.m., Jan. 13. The Criterion, 500 E. Sheridan Ave., 405-308-1803, criterionokc.com. FRI, JAN 13 Sam Morril a live stand-up comedy performance, 6 p.m., Jan. 20. Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main St., Tulsa, 918-584-2306, cainsballroom.com. FRI, JAN 20 Sunday Gospel Brunch a comedy performance over brunch hosted by Kitty Bob and Norma Jean as they mix a farcical church service with skits, sing-alongs, and drag, noon & 1:30 p.m. The Boom, 2218 NW 39th St., 405-601-7200, theboomokc.com.
SUN, ONGOING
ACTIVE
Devon Ice Rink enjoy outdoor ice skating with seasonal food and beverage offerings, through Jan. 29. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, downtownindecember.com/devonice-rink. FRI-SUN, THROUGH JAN 29
How to Grow Mushrooms 101 learn about mushrooms from their lifecycle to grains and substrate preparation to creating new strains and how to grow them at home, 1-3 p.m., Jan. 21. Organics OKC Garden Supply, 2800 N. Pennsylvania Ave., 405-528-4769, organicsokc.com. SAT, JAN 21 Photo Shutterstock
Myriad in Motion: Tai Chi dress in your comfy clothes and flat shoes for an entry-level Tai Chi class led by Ling Miller, 4:30-5:30 p.m., every other Monday. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-4457080, myriadgardens.com. MON, ONGOING Myriad in Motion: Yoga bring your mat and water for an all-levels yoga class with instructors from YMCA, 6 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 a.m. Saturdays. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com. TUE &
SAT, ONGOING
YMCA FitCrew a four-week variable-intensity interval training workout to help lose weight or improve posture and balance, noon-1p.m. Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7th St., 405-445-7080, scissortailpark. org. MON-WED, ONGOING
VISUAL ARTS
Americans and the Holocaust a traveling exhibit that examines the motives, pressures and fears that influenced Americans’ reactions to Nazism, war and genocide during the 1930s to 1940s, through Feb. 12. Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library, 300 Park Ave., 405-231-8650, metrolibrary.org. THU-SUN, THROUGH FEB 12 Art of the Northwest Coast features the artistic work of the northwest coast known throughout the world for its style and vibrant colors that tell stories, teach family history and express cultural views though prints, glass, totem poles and more, through May 1, 2023. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org. SAT-TUE, THROUGH MAY 1 The Collector’s Eye a private collection of work from LBA player and Edmondite, Ekpe Udoh, carefully selected body of work featuring artists such as Taha Clayton, Jeffrey Henson Scales, Frank Morrison, and Kevin Williams, Jan. 5-Feb. 18. Artspace at Untitled, 1 NE 3rd St., 405-815-9995, 1ne3.org. THU-
SAT, JAN 5-FEB 18
Dried Floral Display create unique arrangements using dried flowers, leaves, fruits and more, 10-11:30 a.m., Jan. 14. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com. SAT,
JAN 14
The Elevate at 21c a program that presents exhibitions for local artists in the community which currently features works by Virginia Sitzes and a collaboration between Denise Duong and Gabriel Friedman, through Jan. 31, 2023. 21c Museum Hotel, 900 W. Main St., 405-982-6900, 21cmuseumhotels. com. THROUGH JAN 31
Fresh stART Art Show features artwork by artists who are or have experienced homelessness, Jan. 12-Feb. 5. DNA Galleries, 1709 NW 16th St., 405-525-3499, dnagalleries.com.
THU-SUN, JAN 12-FEB 5 Highlights from the Rose Family Glass Col-
lection this private curated collection showcases a broader look at the Studio Glass movement that began in the 1950s in America and continues to present date, through Jan. 15, 2023. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. THROUGH JAN 15
Inspiration in Detail an exhibit featuring works by Ranell Zurmehly using media such as oil, acrylic, colored pencil and graphite as she depicts her growth as an artist through her drawings, Jan. 5-28. Artspace at Untitled, 1 NE 3rd St., 405-815-9995, 1ne3.org. THU-SAT, JAN 5-28 Jose Dávila features sculptures in which the artist has balanced industrial materials in precarious ways off of fabricated construction, through May 2023. Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, 11 NW 11th St., 405-951-0000, oklahomacontemporary.org. THU-
SAT, THROUGH MAY
Kiarostami: Beyond the Frame features a multimedia collection of artwork by Iranian filmmaker, photographer and visual artist, Abbas Kiarostami, through April 9, 2023. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.
SAT-TUE, THROUGH APR 9
Looking Through the Windows to the
West expands on the permanent exhibit, Windows to the West, with Wilson Hurley’s never before seen prep materials such as test canvases, sketches, color studies and mathematical diagrams and formulas used to create the five large scale triptychs, through Feb. 19, 2023. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org.
FRI-TUE, THROUGH FEB 19
Modern Wall Hanging workshop learn about the art of weaving along with various types of fibers, basic techniques and historic practices of weaving while creating a modern piece of wall art, 1-4 p.m., Jan. 14. Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, 405-521-2491, okhistory.org. SAT, JAN 14 OKLA HOMMA the signature exhibition of the museum, features works of art, interactive media, and film from all 39 tribes in Oklahoma as of today depicting stories with ancestral origins, collective histories, sports and more, ongoing. First Americans Museum, 659 First Americans Blvd., 405-594-2100.
ONGOING
outLAWman showcasing the often thin-line between the lawmen and the outlaws in the American west featuring transcripts from the Osage murder trails, Virgil Earp’s Smith & Weston revolver, a purse allegedly belonging to Bonnie Parker and other items, Nov. 19 through May 7, 2023. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org. MON-SUN,
NOV 19 THROUGH MAY 7, 2023
Past, Present, Future featuring the works of Denise Duong, Brett Weston, George Bogart and Mike Larsen, through Feb. 25. JRB Art at The Elms, 2810 N. Walker Ave., 405-528-6336, jrbartgallery.com. FRI-SAT, THROUGH FEB 25
Perception and Technique in Abstract Art
features works covering two different techniques of abstract styles through various artists, through Jan. 15, 2023. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. THROUGH JAN 15
Robert Rauschenberg: Pressing News
features work by Robert Rauschenberg from his Currents exhibition in which he collaged together headlines, photographs, advertisements, and articles from national newspapers, through Feb. 27, 2023. Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm Ave., 405325-3272, ou.edu/fjjma. THROUGH FEB 27 Sahara Sea Monsters features fossilized specimens of several famous dinosaurs and reptiles from the ancient Sahara, including spinosaurus, mosasaurus and more, through Feb. 12, 2023. Sam Noble Museum, 2401 Chautauqua Ave., 405-325-4712, samnoblemuseum.ou.edu. SAT-TUE, THROUGH FEB 12 Second Friday Art Walk a free celebration of arts & creativity held monthly in the Walker Arts District of Downtown Norman, second Friday of every month, 6 p.m. Downtown Norman, 122 E. Main St., 405-6376225, downtownnorman.com. FRI, JAN 13
Selections from In Citizen’s Garb: Native
Americans on the Southern Plains an exhibit displaying modern gelatin silver prints made from glass plate negatives of Indigenous people in the Lawton and Fort Sill area from 1889 to 1891, ongoing. Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, 405-521-2491, okhistory.org. TUE-MON, ONGOING
The SuperNatural an exhibit features works from several artists focusing on a new world whose shape and matter will be determined by human activity. 21c Museum Hotel, 900 W. Main St., 405-982-6900, 21cmuseumhotels.com.
THROUGH FEB 28
Synesthesia Factory Obscura’s newest immersive art experience focusing on color and textural elements while guests open their senses to discover what colors sound and smell like. Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm Ave., 405-325-3272, ou.edu/ fjjma. THROUGH JUNE 4
WINIKO: Life of an Object, Selections from the Smithsonian’s National
Museum of the American Indian reflecting on the Native belief that their cultural materials hold the spirit of their makers and those who wore or used them this exhibit features of over 100 items that have been returned to the 39 tribes of Oklahoma after being taken from them in the early 1900s, ongoing. First Americans Museum, 659 First Americans Blvd., 405-594-2100. ONGOING
Winter 2022 Group Exhibition organized by Gallery Director Helen Opper, features the work of Joan Wegener, Michael McDaniel, and the student artists of Captivating My Creative Culture, through Jan. 31, 2023. The Art Hall, 519 NW 23rd St., 405456-9504, arthallokc.com/winter-2022-groupexhibition. SUN-SAT, THROUGH JAN 31 You Have Died of Dysentery an exhibit showcasing Western-themed games, books and videos, such as The Oregon Trail and Red Dead Redemption, through May 7. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org. SAT-TUE, THROUGH MAY 7
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