№183: Spend July Supporting Local 💙

MIDTOWN COOL DOWN

As the temperatures keep rising, be sure that your calendars are marked for the next Midtown Cool Down happening on Wednesday, July 20. Starting at 4pm participating Midtown bars and restaurants will offer unique drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, to help you cool down from the summer heat. Grab your midweek crew and enjoy a refreshing drink from your regular spot or venture to a new place you have been meaning to try. Find more information and event details at midtownokc.com.

Can’t make it on the day of Midtown Cool Down? Don’t worry — Midtown bars and restaurants offer great happy hour deals all summer long. See a list of happy hour locations in Midtown at midtownokc.com/happy-hour.

EMBARK HALF-PRICED SALE
JULY 1-9 | ONLINE

EMBARK is currently offering a half-price sale on all OKC bus and streetcar passes through Saturday, July 9. Half-price passes can be purchased through the Token Transit mobile app or at EMBARK’s downtown transit center, located at 420 NW 5th St.

OKC Streetcar-only passes can also be purchased on the Token Transit Mobile App or on the platform Ticket Kiosk. If you're interested in using more public transit, take advantage of this annual sale. Find more information by visiting embarkok.com.

SUMMER THURSDAYS
JULY 7 | OKLAHOMA HALL OF FAME

Summer Thursdays have returned at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Gaylord-Pickens Museum. Enjoy free admission and activities every Thursday in July starting at 10:30am. Kids can experience story time, arts and crafts, outdoor games, and much more.

Each week will host different stories and crafts plus a featured Oklahoma Hall of Fame Member. Storytime begins every hour on the half-hour from 10am until 2pm, arts and crafts are available until 2pm, and outdoor games are available all day! Learn more about Summer Thursdays by visiting oklahomaof.com.

ALL DAY FROSÉ
JULY 9 | THE JONES ASSEMBLY

Join The Jones Assembly this Saturday, July 9 for their annual All Day Frosè B-Day Partay as they celebrate their 5th year of bringing Oklahoma City great food, live music, and craft cocktails all in one fun downtown environment.

The event will kick off at 10am and host drinks, live music from local DJs, photo ops, and of course plenty of Frosè to go around! Join the fun happening until last call. Stop by for the party, or make a reservation at thejonesassembly.com.

WEEKEND OF LOCAL
JULY 15-17 | DOWNTOWN OKC

It’s almost time for the Weekend of Local! Small businesses throughout downtown have rallied together to offer tons of festivities, deals and activities to mark the occasion. Be sure to shop and eat local all weekend long July 15-17 and show support for the local businesses who make our community so unique.

Our local shops and restaurants have been through a tough few years, so we are dedicating a full weekend of celebrating their hard work and achievements with the help of the Independent Shopkeepers Association of Oklahoma. Visit weekendoflocal.com to find all the participating businesses and map out your weekend of local fun.

RENAISSANCE OPENING WEEKEND
JULY 21-24 | BRICKTOWN

You can book a room now to stay at the new Renaissance Oklahoma City Downtown Bricktown Hotel during opening weekend July 21- July 24. As Bricktown's only full-service hotel, you'll find a place where simple delights become memorable moments.

This full-service hotel is complete with guest rooms and suites, meeting and conference spaces, a Starbucks in the lobby, and Culprits Restaurant on the first floor. The Renaissance Oklahoma City Downtown Bricktown Hotel is sure to provide a unique experience in the heart of downtown. Learn more and book a room now by visiting marriott.com/okcrd.

STAND TALL SHOP SMALL
JULY | OKLAHOMA CITY

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has relaunched the Stand Tall Shop Small for OKC campaign. With the help of each of Oklahoma City's districts, we are encouraging residents to give the small businesses in OKC a boost of support throughout the month of July. Be sure to #ShopSmallForOKC and check out the OKC Chamber's website for more information.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, July 6
SONIC Summer Movies, Myriad Gardens
Weekly Walkups in the Children's Garden, Myriad Gardens

Thursday, July 7
Dave Attell, Bricktown Comedy Club
Flatland Cavalry, The Jones Assembly
Summer Thursdays, OK Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum

Friday, July 8
Artists Reception, Myriad Gardens
Sock Hop Night, Scissortail Park
Weekly Walkups in the Children's Garden, Myriad Gardens
EYEwitness Tours, OKC National Memorial & Museum
Pick-A-Tune, American Banjo Museum
Poker Night, Skydance Brewing Co.
Dave Attell, Bricktown Comedy Club

Saturday, July 9
All Day Frosè B-Day Partay, The Jones Assembly
Garden Fresh Summer Recipes, Myriad Gardens
Banjo Farm, American Banjo Museum
Youth Hooked on Fishing, Scissortail Park
Myriad in Motion: Hip Hop Cardio, Myriad Gardens
Endless Ephemera: Art Reveal & Rooftop Reception, City & State
Dave Attell, Bricktown Comedy Club

Sunday, July 10
Bluegrass Open Jam, American Banjo Museum

Wednesday, July 13
Full Moon Bike Ride, Myriad Gardens
SONIC Summer Movies, Myriad Gardens

Thursday, July 14
Summer Thursdays, OK Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum
Big Jay Oakerson, Bricktown Comedy Club

Friday, July 15
Weekend of Local
Night Market, Scissortail Park
Dancing in the Gardens ft. Bollywood!, Myriad Gardens
Fresh Start Art Show, The Homeless Alliance
Big Jay Oakerson, Bricktown Comedy Club
Color of Art, Scissortail Park

Saturday, July 16
Weekend of Local
Summer of Soul Night Concert, Scissortail Park
Nitro Circus Live, Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark
Baby Goats and Beer, Skydance Brewing Co.
Ukulele Open Jam, American Banjo Museum
Myriad in Motion: Hip Hop Cardio, Myriad Gardens
Big Jay Oakerson, Bricktown Comedy Club

Sunday, July 17
Weekend of Local

Tuesday, July 19
Kendrick Lamar, Paycom Center
Kinky Boots, Civic Center Music Hall

Wednesday, July 20
Midtown Cool Down, Midtown District
SONIC Summer Movies, Myriad Gardens
Kinky Boots, Civic Center Music Hall

Friday, July 22
Fourth Fridays, Arts District
Kinky Boots, Civic Center Music Hall

Saturday, July 23
Make Ready Market, Make Ready Building
Myriad in Motion: Hip Hop Cardio, Myriad Gardens
Celtic Open Jam, American Banjo Museum
Kinky Boots, Civic Center Music Hall

Monday, July 25
KALEO, The Jones Assembly

Wednesday, July 27
SONIC Summer Movies, Myriad Gardens

Saturday, July 30
Myriad in Motion: Hip Hop Cardio, Myriad Gardens

Sunday, July 31
International Ranger Day, Scissortail Park

Saturday, August 6
The Head and the Heart, The Criterion

Monday, August 8
Father John Misty, The Criterion

Friday, August 12
Full Moon Bike Ride, Myriad Gardens

Sunday, August 14
Local Natives, The Jones Assembly
Kevin Hart: Reality Check, Paycom Center

Wednesday, August 17
Midtown Cool Down, Midtown District

Friday, August 19
Scissortail Park Concerts - Husbands, Scissortail Park
Dancing in the Garden featuring K-Pop, Myriad Gardens

Friday, August 26
2022 World Paddlesport Festival, Riversport OKC

Saturday, August 27
Red Bull Rapids, Riversport OKC
2022 World Paddlesport Festival, Riversport OKC

Sunday, August 28
2022 World Paddlesport Festival, Riversport OKC

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OKLAHOMA CITY DODGERS
2022 HOME SCHEDULE
CHICKASAW BRICKTOWN BALLPARK

Wednesday, July 6 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Las Vegas Aviators, 7:05PM
Thursday, July 7 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Las Vegas Aviators, 7:05PM
Friday, July 8 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Las Vegas Aviators, 7:05PM
Saturday, July 9 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Las Vegas Aviators, 7:05PM
Friday, July 22 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sacramento River Cats, 7:05PM
Saturday, July 23 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sacramento River Cats, 7:05PM
Sunday, July 24 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sacramento River Cats, 7:05PM
Tuesday, July 26 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sugar Land Space Cowboys, 7:05PM
Wednesday, July 27 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sugar Land Space Cowboys, 7:05PM
Thursday, July 28 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sugar Land Space Cowboys, 7:05PM
Friday, July 29 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sugar Land Space Cowboys, 7:05PM
Saturday, July 30 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sugar Land Space Cowboys, 7:05PM
Sunday, July 31 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sugar Land Space Cowboys, 7:05PM

For the full schedule and to purchase tickets click here.