Sailing at Lake Hefner, sunset sailing and sailing lessons aboard a full-size boat; sails from Oklahoma City Marina and East Wharf, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday nights. OKC Municipal Marina, 4407 S. Lake Hefner Drive, 405-922-7787, SailorBrains.com. SAT
House & Garden, solo exhibition from Alex Emmons. Mainsite Contemporary Art, 122 E. Main St., Norman, 405-360-1162, mainsite-art.com. Icons of Badassery, group show featuring the art of Todd Bane; see artistic interpretations of badassery in the years that lead up to 1984. Studio 3108, 3108 N. Classen Blvd., 405-210-5701.
Rage in the Cage 47: Night of Champions, featuring several of Oklahoma’s top ranked MMA cage fighters; main event pits Jon Hill, a top Oklahoma heavyweight, vs. one of Colorado’s top ranked heavyweights, Kevin Sears, 7 p.m. Aug. 13. Firelake Arena, 18145 Rangeline Road., Shawnee, 405-273-1637, firelakearena.com. SAT
Janet Massad, showcase of Massad’s ceramic pieces. JRB Art at The Elms, 2810 N. Walker Ave., 405-528-6336, jrbartgallery.com. Jerron Johnston, artist showcases work in water color, pencil pastels and oil. In Your Eye Studio & Gallery, 3005-A Paseo St., 405-525-2161, inyoureyegallery.com.
OKC Energy vs. LA Galaxy II, professional soccer game, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13. Taft Stadium, 2901 NW 23rd St. SAT OKC Dodgers vs. Albuquerque, minor league baseball game, 7:05 p.m. Aug. 16-19. Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, 2 S. Mickey Mantle Drive, 405218-1000. TUE-SAT Ultimate Adventure Camps, camp giving kids a chance to try adventures like zip lining, the SandRidge Sky Trail, high speed-slides, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and whitewater rafting, through Aug. 12. Boathouse District, 725 S. Lincoln Blvd. , 405-552-4040, boathousedistrict.org.
VISUAL ARTS A Beastly Affair, metal sculpture by Stephen Schwark and photography by Arlie Mornhinweg with an intent to present modern-day beasts as they are fearful beings constantly consumed by the fight to survive in an effort to expose such tendencies in ourselves that have been suppressed. The Paseo Plunge, 3010 Paseo, 405-405-315-6224, paseoplunge.com. A Hiding Place, group exhibition of poetry, video and visual art. Artspace at Untitled, 1 NE Third St., 405-815-9995, artspaceatuntitled.org. Art Gone Wild, paintings by the OKC Zoo animals; from gorillas to giraffes and stingrays to sea lions, animal art is created using a wild palette at The Oklahoma City Zoo. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, oklahomacitybotanicalgardens.com/events. Art Show at INTEGRIS Cancer Institute, the show includes more than 200 pieces of art by artists whose lives have been touched by cancer. Integris Cancer Institute, 5911 W. Memorial Road, 405-7736400, integrisok.com. Brushstroke Dreams, bold brushstrokes and bright colors in expressionist paintings by local artist Brad Price. The Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave., Norman, 405-307-9320, pasnorman.org. Crossroads of Commerce, Oklahoma history buffs won’t want to miss this exhibit showcasing the growth and development of Oklahoma’s economy from 1716 to statehood, the Dust Bowl and the Depression to present day. Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, 405-521-2491, okhistory.org/historycenter. Da Vinci: The Genius, the most comprehensive exploration of Leonardo da Vinci’s work ever created; interactive experience immersing guests in da Vinci’s timeless brilliance through full-scale interpretations of the mastermind’s inventions and unparalleled studies of his iconic art. Science Museum Oklahoma, 2100 NE 52nd St., 405-602-6664, sciencemuseumok.org. Drop-In Art: Self-Portrait Play, join guest artists each Saturday as they interact with families to create extraordinary works of art inspired by
Linda Hiller, acrylic paintings. 50 Penn Place Gallery, 1900 Northwest Expressway, Suite 113-R, 405-848-5567, 50pennplacegallery.com.
Tiny Works: Miniatures and More We challenge you to find something more cute or interesting than tiny art. Go on. We’ll wait. Okay, so now that you’ve given up, we can tell you about an infinitely interesting art show focused on small works. Three eclectic artists are featured in Tiny Works: Miniatures and More at Kasum Contemporary Fine Art through Sunday. The exhibit is comprised of extraordinary repurposed toys by Allin KHG, narrative folk art by Jeannette Herrera (aka Blue Face Killer) and street-style works by Chris Harjo. Tiny Works’ free closing reception is 7-10 p.m. Friday during Live! on the Plaza at Kasum, 1706 NW 16th St. Visit kasumcontemporary.com or call 405-604-6602. Friday Photo provided the museum’s collection, exhibitions and special occasions, 1-4 p.m. Aug 13. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. SAT Edmond People, Edmond Politics, showcases a variety of political memorabilia and historic photographs that illustrate the many ways Edmondites have participated in local, state and national politics; political brochures, elections guides and even a Bellmon Belles dress with matching jacket complement the many posters on view in the Sign of the Times exhibit. Edmond Historical Society & Museum, 431 S. Boulevard, Edmond, 405-340-0078, edmondhistory.org. Encaustic Transfers & Collage Workshop, one-day workshop on transfers and collaging with encaustic wax; hands-on workshop introducing guests to adding imagery from a variety sources such as toner based copies, carbon paper, graphite, Saral and oil pastels, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 14. Paseo School of Art, 3110-A N. Paseo St., 405-205-8990, paseoschoolofart.com. SUN FiberWorks 2016, an annual, juried fiber exhibition giving artisans an opportunity to showcase their work from traditional crafts to innovated art. IAO Gallery, 706 W. Sheridan Ave., 405-232-6060, individalartists.org.
Matisse in His Time: Masterworks of Modernism from the Centre Pompidou, Paris, experience the full scope of Matisse’s extraordinary career through nearly fifty of his paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints dating from the late nineteenth century to after World War II; including additional major works by Picasso, Renoir, Braque and more. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.
Through the Eyes of the Lynx: Galileo and Microscopy, the second of two Galileo’s World exhibitions; the Academy of the Lynx, or Accademia dei Lincei, were responsible for the first published report of observations made with a microscope (Apiarium, 1625), as well as with the telescope. At the same time Galileo was making his telescopic discoveries, he was also experimenting with lenses to magnify the small. Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, 2401 Chautauqua Ave., Norman, 405-325-4712, snomnh.ou.edu.
Noble Figures, artist John Brandenburg showcases his paintings and mixed media drawings of figurative as well as semi-abstract and organic or landscape-like content. JRB Art at The Elms, 2810 N. Walker Ave., 405-528-6336, jrbartgallery.com. O. Gail Poole: Rediscovered Oklahoma Master, over the course of five decades, O. Gail Poole built, tore down and rebuilt his artistic style with breathtaking regularity, creating one of the most diverse bodies of work of his generation; a headturning collection of the master’s portraiture and landscapes. Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum, 1400 Classen Drive, 405-235-4458, oklahomaheritage.com. OKCurrent, consists of original works by Matt Glazner, Colby Bowers, Jay Gourley, Gretchen Rehfeld, Charles Davis, Nora Bisher, Kevin Lee Wells, Brent Learned, JD Merryweather, Zack Parker and Micah Moad; benefiting Big Dogs Huge paws. Studio 3108, 3108 N. Classen Blvd., 405-210-5701. Oklahoma Roots on Route 66, exhibit of original artwork by Shel Wagner featuring a selection of her whimsical, must-see assemblage pieces. Spraycan Creative, 420 West Main St., Yukon, 405494-0321, spraycancreative.com. Oklahoma Stories, photography exhibition from Charles Rushton. Mainsite Contemporary Art, 122 E. Main St., Norman, 405-360-1162, mainsite-art.com. Our City, Our Collection: Building the Museum’s Lasting Legacy, exhibit tells the story of the museum’s history as a series of transformative gifts, bequests and acquisitions; including artists such as Georgia O’Keefe, Rembrandt van Rijn, Gustave Courbet and many more. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive , 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.
Vape Jam Vape Jam is an opportunity for vendors and vape enthusiasts alike to gather, learn and communicate with industry leaders. The event also includes the Mid-American debut of Billions of Lives, a movie examining how outside forces are at odds with the industry. Billions of Lives premieres 7 p.m. Thursday at Harkins Bricktown Cinemas 16, 150 E. Reno Ave. The film also will be screened multiple times throughout the weekend at Cox Convention Center. Vape Jam runs 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday-Sunday at Cox Convention Center, 1 Myriad Gardens. Guests must be at least 18 years old. Visit okvapejam.com or call 405-703-6549. Thursday-Sunday Photo bigstock.com
Outta the Ball Park, work by photographer Alan Ball and oil painter Nancy Park. Contemporary Art Gallery, 2928 Paseo St., 405-601-7474, contemporaryartgalleryokc.com. Pry the Lid Off, exhibition of artist Summer Wheat, explores history, revealing “the world behind the white kitchen wall” of Johannes Vermeer’s “The Milkmaid” depicting the four rooms of the maid’s personal chambers and includes a variety of 2- and 3-D media, from faux stained-glass panels made of mylar and mesh to silhouetted dishes and a peek inside imagined dresser drawers. Oklahoma Contemporary, 3000 General Pershing Blvd., 405951-0000, oklahomacontemporary.org. Savages and Princesses: The Persistence of Native American Stereotypes, the exhibit curated by America Meredith features 16 Native American artists and explores the stereotyping of Indigenous peoples using an often humorous approach. 108 Contemporary, 108 E. Matthew Brady St., Tulsa, 918-895-6302, 108contemporary.org. Spring 2016 Show, featuring works in oil, acrylic, watercolor and mixed media; handmade jewelry and ceramic sculptures will also be featured. The Studio Gallery, 2642 W. Britton Road, 405-7522642, thestudiogallery.org.
Hertz Grand Slam Mission Night The Oklahoma City Dodgers have collected fan donations of new and gently used sporting equipment all season to benefit Cleats for Kids. That effort’s finale comes this Friday with Hertz Grand Slam Mission Night. Representatives from Hertz and Cleats for Kids will be honored on the field before the game. The Dodgers face the El Paso Chihuahuas 7:05 p.m. Friday at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, 2 S. Mickey Mantle Drive. Tickets are $8-$24. Visit okcdodgers.com or call 405-218-1000 for tickets. Friday Photo bigstock.com
The Modernist Spectrum: Color and Abstraction, explore the invigorating ways in which postwar American artists, especially those associated with the Washington Color School, made it new, producing novel work that sought to reinvent abstract art through an alternatively rigorous and playful manipulation of color, line and shape. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.
The Creator, August exhibit showcasing work by Behnaz Sohrabian who hopes that her body of work about the female character and form can help dispel the objectivation of women that is so prevalent in our society. JRB Art at The Elms, 2810 N. Walker Ave., 405-528-6336, jrbartgallery.com.
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