№172: Festival of the Arts, Memorial Marathon, Free Streetcar Rides and more!

FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
NOW - APRIL 24 | BICENTENNIAL PARK

The Arts Council OKC's Festival of the Arts has returned! Celebrate visual and performing arts with the community all week long. The Festival will take place through this Sunday, April 24 and consists of a variety of talented artists all gathered together in Bicentennial Park. This year visitors can view 144 visual artists and 140+ performing artists. When they are ready to eat, they can choose from 22 food vendors along the food row. The Festival is open from 11am-9pm daily through Saturday, and 11am-6pm on Sunday. Find more information including this year's program and map, how to access Festi-First, and a full list of artists and vendors by visiting artscouncilokc.com.

Additionally, due to the Festival, some downtown streets will be temporarily closed. View a list of temporary street closures and dates by visiting okc.gov.

OKC MEMORIAL MARATHON
APRIL 22-24 | OKLAHOMA CITY

The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon will take place THIS WEEKEND! The Run to Remember brings together runners and spectators from around the world to honor those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.

The Memorial Marathon weekend will kick off on Friday, April 22 with the opening of the Health & Fitness Expo at the OKC Convention Center as well as the Finish Line Festival FREE Concert from the Josh Abbott Band at Scissortail Park followed by fireworks all taking place from 6-9pm. Then Saturday, April 23 the 5K and Kids Marathon will take place followed by the Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, April 24.

Whether you'd like to participate in the run or show support for the community at the Finish Line Festival, the OKC Memorial Marathon has something for everyone. Learn more information and register to race by visiting okcmarathon.com.

FREE STREETCAR RIDES
NOW - APRIL 24 | DOWNTOWN OKC

The Oklahoma City Streetcar is offering FREE rides through Sunday, April 24 to help visitors with transportation during the Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts and the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon weekend. Find more information, including a service schedule at okcstreetcar.com.

MAKE READY MARKET
APRIL 23 | MAKE READY BUILDING

The Make Ready Market returns to the Make Ready Building (220 NW 13th St.) this Saturday, April 23, from 11am to 4pm. The Make Ready Market is OKC's only all-handmade makers market and is held on the fourth Saturday of every month.

Shop beautiful handmade artisans with products ranging from original art, handmade clothing, jewelry, food, soap, perfume, coffee, plants, and curated vintage all while enjoying live music and food trucks. Find more information by visiting fieldstudyclothing.com.

OKC STREETCAR BEER CRAWL
WITH OKC BEAUTIFUL | APRIL 28

Join OKC Beautiful on a Streetcar Beer Crawl next Thursday, April 28 from 5:30-7:30pm. Experience a fun networking night on public transit while making stops along the way to drink local beer!

The crawl will start at Social Capital then ride the line to Vanessa House and then back down to the Tap House at the Omni Hotel. The purchase of a ticket covers transportation costs and a beer at each location. Find more information and purchase tickets by visiting the Eventbrite page.

OF A MIND: OKLAHOMA CITY
APRIL 30 - MAY 29 | OKC REP

The Oklahoma City Repertory Theater will host a guided theatrical audio experience, OF A MIND: OKLAHOMA CITY, throughout OKC's vibrant downtown area Thursdays through Sundays throughout the month of May, with the first tour taking place Saturday, April 30.

OF A MIND: OKLAHOMA CITY is guided by a live narrator and set to a score of local voices, sounds and music. Enjoy this outdoor walking experience curated by artists from Ireland, New York, and Oklahoma City. The guided tour will begin at Kerr Park and conclude in Midtown on 10th Street between N Broadway Ave & N Robinson Ave. The capacity for each performance is limited to 30 guests and tickets must be purchased in advance. Find more information by visiting okcrep.org.

STEAMROLLER PRINT FESTIVAL
APRIL 30 | ARTSPACE AT UNTITLED

The 5th Annual Steamroller Print Festival will take place at ARTSPACE at Unititled in Deep Deuce next Saturday, April 30 from 9am to 6pm. This is a day full of fun, art, and food trucks. The event supports local artists and vendors while providing a unique experience for the community. Find more information by visiting 1ne3.org.

BIKE TO WORK DAY
FRIDAY, MAY 20 | DOWNTOWN OKC

May is National Bike Month and the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) is celebrating with month-long programming including Bike Fest on Sunday, May 1 and Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 20.

Bike to Work Day is an annual event designed to encourage people to use their bikes as a means of transportation. Group rides will take place in the morning, finishing at Bicentennial Park where riders will find fun programming and enjoy a complimentary coffee from Junction Coffee, courtesy of Downtown OKC Partnership. Mark your calendars and help raise awareness of bicycling for fun, fitness, and transportation! Find more information at acogok.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, April 20
Festival of the Arts 2022, Bicentennial Park
Hippo Campus, The Jones Assembly
Free Streetcar Rides, Downtown OKC

Thursday, April 21
Festival of the Arts 2022, Bicentennial Park
JOHNNYSWIM, The Jones Assembly
Adult Night at Mix-Tape, Factory Obscura
Off the Wall Curator Tour, Oklahoma Contemporary
Free Streetcar Rides, Downtown OKC
ATL Comedy Takeover, Bricktown Comedy Club

Friday, April 22
Festival of the Arts 2022, Bicentennial Park
Earth Day 2022, Myriad Botanical Gardens
Earth Day Walkups, Myriad Botanical Gardens
Lively Music Series, The Jones Assembly
Thank You Concert with Josh Abbott, Scissortail Park
Memorial Marathon Health and Fitness Expo, OKC Convention Center
Eddie Griffin, Bricktown Comedy Club
Pick-A-Tune, American Banjo Museum
Free Streetcar Rides, Downtown OKC

Saturday, April 23
Festival of the Arts 2022, Bicentennial Park
Memorial Marathon Health and Fitness Expo, OKC Convention Center
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, The Criterion
Make Ready Market, Make Ready Building
Myriad in Motion: Free Yoga, Myriad Botanical Gardens
Eddie Griffin, Bricktown Comedy Club
Free Streetcar Rides, Downtown OKC

Sunday, April 24
Festival of the Arts 2022, Bicentennial Park
Memorial Marathon Race Day, OKC National Memorial & Museum
Oklahoma Virtuosi Concert Series: Created in Oklahoma, Oklahoma Contemporary
Sal Vulcano, The Criterion
Native American Comedy Night, Bricktown Comedy Club
Kevin James Thornton, Bricktown Comedy Club
Free Streetcar Rides, Downtown OKC

Tuesday, April 26
Lively Music Series, The Jones Assembly

Wednesday, April 27
Death Cab For Cutie, The Criterion
Lively Music Series, The Jones Assembly
Celtic Woman, Civic Center Music Hall

Thursday, April 28
OKC Streetcar Beer Crawl, Downtown OKC
Lively Music Series, The Jones Assembly
Toney Baker, Bricktown Comedy Club

Friday, April 29
Lively Music Series, The Jones Assembly
Toney Baker, Bricktown Comedy Club

Saturday, April 30
Steamroller Print Festival, ARTSPACE at Untitled
Kountry Wayne, The Criterion
Farmers Market, Scissortail Park
OF A MIND: OKC, Kerr Park
Toney Baker, Bricktown Comedy Club
Myriad in Motion: Free Yoga, Myriad Botanical Gardens
Oklahoma Stories, Civic Center Music Hall

Sunday, May 1
Bike Fest, Wheeler Park
Live Rude Girls, Bricktown Comedy Club

Thursday, May 5
Bricktown Taco Festival, Bricktown Canal at Oklahoma
Worklahoma Job Fair, Scissortail Park

Friday, May 6
OKC Ballet's Sleeping Beauty, Civic Center Music Hall

Saturday, May 7
OKC Ballet's Sleeping Beauty, Civic Center Music Hall
Milk Carton Drypoint Workshop, Artspace at Untitled
Myriad in Motion: Free Yoga, Myriad Botanical Gardens
Farmers Market, Scissortail Park

Sunday, May 8
Free Concert with Amythyst Kiah, Scissortail Park
Myriad in Motion: Free Yoga, Myriad Botanical Gardens
OKC Ballet's Sleeping Beauty, Civic Center Music Hall
Kristina Kuzmic, Bricktown Comedy Club

Tuesday, May 10
The Who, Paycom Center

Wednesday, May 11
Bert Kreischer, The Criterion
Disney's The Lion King, Civic Center Music Hall
Zarna Garg, Bricktown Comedy Club

Thursday, May 12
Ray LaMontagne, The Criterion
Disney's The Lion King, Civic Center Music Hall
Dope City Comedy Tour, Bricktown Comedy Club

Friday, May 13
Night Market, Scissortail Park
Disney's The Lion King, Civic Center Music Hall
Joe "Mr. D" Dombrowski, Bricktown Comedy Club

Saturday, May 14
Intro to Letterpress Workshop, Artspace at Untitled
Myriad in Motion: Free Yoga, Myriad Botanical Gardens
Farmers Market, Scissortail Park

Monday, May 16
Full Moon Bike Ride - Flower Moon, Myriad Botanical Gardens
New Kids On the Block, Paycom Center

Thursday, May 19
Disney's The Lion King, Civic Center Music Hall
Mark Normand, Bricktown Comedy Club

Friday, May 20
Bike to Work Day, Bicentennial Park
Zac Brown Band, Paycom Center
Mark Normand, Bricktown Comedy Club
Disney's The Lion King, Civic Center Music Hall

Saturday, May 21
Free Concert with LeAnn Rimes, Scissortail Park
Eco-print On Paper for Your Art Workshop, Artspace at Untitled
Mark Normand, Bricktown Comedy Club
Disney's The Lion King, Civic Center Music Hall
Myriad in Motion: Free Yoga, Myriad Botanical Gardens
Farmers Market, Scissortail Park

Monday, May 23
Rex Orange County, The Criterion

Tuesday, May 24
Downtown Employee Appreciation Day, Kerr Park
Disney's The Lion King, Civic Center Music Hall

Thursday, May 26
Starlight Supper, Kerr Park
Casting Crows, Paycom Center
Casey Frey, Bricktown Comedy Club
Disney's The Lion King, Civic Center Music Hall

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OKLAHOMA CITY DODGERS
2022 HOME SCHEDULE
CHICKASAW BRICKTOWN BALLPARK

Tuesday, April 26 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sugar Land Skeeters, 7:05PM
Wednesday, April 27 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sugar Land Skeeters, 12:05PM
Thursday, April 28 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sugar Land Skeeters, 7:05PM
Friday, April 29 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sugar Land Skeeters, 7:05PM
Saturday, April 30 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sugar Land Skeeters, 7:05PM
Sunday, May 1 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sugar Land Skeeters, 2:05PM
Tuesday, May 3 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Albuquerque Isotopes, 11:05AM
Wednesday, May 4 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Albuquerque Isotopes, 7:05PM
Thursday, May 5 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Albuquerque Isotopes, 7:05PM
Friday, May 6 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Albuquerque Isotopes, 7:05PM
Saturday, May 7 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Albuquerque Isotopes, 7:05PM
Sunday, May 8 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Albuquerque Isotopes, 2:05PM

For the full schedule and to purchase tickets click here.