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Memorial Marathon Weekend
The 2023 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon weekend will kick-off this Friday, April 28 with the Health & Fitness Expo at the OKC Convention Center from 11am-7pm. Races will officially begin on Saturday morning at the 5K starting line followed by the Senior and Kids Marathons. The Marathon, Half Marathon, and Relay will take place Sunday starting at 6:30am. The Finish Line Festival will be welcoming runners and cheerleaders all weekend long with live music and celebrations. Learn more about the Race Weekend Schedule of events by visiting okcmarathon.com.
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OKC Memorial Marathon Weekend
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We want to celebrate our downtown employees
Downtown Employee Appreciation Day is returning to Kerr Park on Wednesday, May 24 from 11am to 2pm! Join Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership for a lunchtime event in the park featuring free popsicles from Wondervan Pops, live music, lawn games, and booths by various downtown organizations and services. Purchase your lunch from one of the food trucks (or bring your own!) and learn more about the different amenities available to downtown employees. Stop by Downtown Employee Appreciation Day and let us say THANK YOU for being a part of our downtown community!
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The 57th Annual Festival of the Arts has returned to Bicentennial Park
The Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts has returned to Bicentennial Park and will run through Sunday, April 30. Visit from 11am-9pm through Saturday, and 11am-6pm on Sunday. The festival is hosted by the Arts Council of Oklahoma City and celebrates the visual, performing, and culinary arts. This year will feature 140 artists from around the country, as well as local food vendors, live music, and a dedicated children's area.
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You're invited to the 56th Annual Angels & Friends celebration
Angels & Friends is an annual fundraising event to support Arts Council Oklahoma City’s programs and initiatives such as Festival of the Arts, Twilight Concert Series, All Access Arts, and Art Moves. The event will take place at the Civic Center's Meinders Hall of Mirrors this Thursday, April 27 from 5:30-8:30pm and include food, music, art, an open bar, and more! Tickets are $75 and guests must be 21+ to attend.
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Spend Thursday lunches in May at the Myriad Gardens
Step away from your desk and make lunch-time something to look forward to! Join the Myriad Gardens every Thursday from 11am-2pm during the month of May for the POP-UP Garden Café on the Sheridan Lawn. Taste fresh eats from local food trucks while listening to soothing live music surrounded by a garden in full bloom. Grab your coworkers and friends and enjoy local food trucks, listen to live music, and play a game of chess while surrounded by the gardens in full bloom.
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OKC Ballet presents three iconic ballets in one performance
The Oklahoma City Ballet will conclude their Civic Center season May 5-7 with Shorts, featuring the works by three of the 20th century's most iconic choreographers. Shorts will include Western Symphony, Birthday Variations, and The Golden Section. Performances will take place on Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm. Single tickets to shorts are now available and can be purchased online or at the box office.
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Full Moon Bike Rides return this Spring at Myriad Gardens
Set out on a one-hour sunset bike ride throughout downtown Oklahoma City with the Myriad Gardens' monthly Full Moon Bike Ride returning Friday, May 5 at 8:30pm. Gather at the Seasonal Plaza in the northeast corner of the Gardens and ride together. Through Bricktown or down the Oklahoma River to the Wheeler District Ferris Wheel, this is a great way to tour with many others alongside you. Don't have a bike? Rent from RideOKC or Spokies.
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Wednesday, April 26
Festival of the Arts, Bicentennial Park
Blues Traveler, The Jones Assembly
Thursday, April 27
Festival of the Arts, Bicentennial Park
Angels & Friends Celebration, Bicentennial Park
April Beer Dinner, The Joinery
Snail Mail, The Jones Assembly
Music Over Midtown, O Bar OKC
Friday, April 28
Festival of the Arts, Bicentennial Park
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Race Weekend, Downtown OKC
Fourth Fridays, West Village District
Marvel Studios' Black Panther in Concert, Civic Center Music Hall
HARDY, The Criterion
Matteo Lane, Bricktown Comedy Club
Saturday, April 29
Festival of the Arts, Bicentennial Park
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Race Weekend, Downtown OKC
Marvel Studios' Black Panther in Concert, Civic Center Music Hall
ScavengART Hunt by OKC Moderns, OKCMOA
Matteo Lane, Bricktown Comedy Club
Musical Extremes: Vocal Athletes, OK Cider Co.
RIVERSPORT Summer Music Series, Riversport OKC
Sunday, April 30
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Race Weekend, Downtown OKC
Festival of the Arts, Bicentennial Park
The Kid LAROI, Paycom Center
Wednesday, May 3
Brown Bag-It with Banjos, American Banjo Museum
Thursday, May 4
Music Over Midtown, O Bar OKC
Pop-Up Garden Cafe, Myriad Gardens
Open Mic Night, Factory Obscura
Tech N9ne, The Criterion
Friday, May 5
Brooks & Dunn, Paycom Center
Cinco de Mayo Fest, Scissortail Park
Full Moon Bike Ride, Myriad Garden
OKC Ballet Shorts, Civic Center Music Hall
Lincka's Release Show, Factory Osbcura
Saturday, May 6
RIVERSPORT Summer Music Series, Riversport OKC
OKC Ballet Shorts, Civic Center Music Hall
Museums on Us, OKCMOA
Grupo Firme Hay Que Conectarla!, Paycom Center
Kelly B. Rogers Release Show, Factory Obscura
Sunday, May 7
OKC Ballet Shorts, Civic Center Music Hall
Wednesday, May 10
Gary Clark Jr, The Jones Assembly
Thursday, May 11
Starlight Supper, Downtown OKC
Pop-Up Garden Cafe, Myriad Gardens
Music Over Midtown, O Bar OKC
Friday, May 12
May Night Market, Scissortail Park
Saturday, May 13
OKC Flower & Garden Festival, Myriad Gardens
See You Saturdays, Oklahoma Hall of Fame
Second Saturday XL: Summer Camp Sampler, Oklahoma Contemporary
JABEE, Factory Obscura
Sunday, May 14
Mother's Day Dessert Cruise, OKC River Cruise
Wednesday, May 17
Midtowners Happy Hour, City Garden
Thursday, May 18
Pop-Up Garden Cafe, Myriad Gardens
Music Over Midtown, O Bar OKC
Josh Abbott Band, The Jones Assembly
Opening Celebrations and Artist Talk, Oklahoma Contemporary
Friday, May 19
Bike to Work Day, Bicentennial Park
Dancing in the Gardens, Myriad Gardens
Saturday, May 20
Ukulele Open Jam, American Banjo Museum
Sunday, May 21
OKC Philharmonic, Scissortail Park
Wednesday, May 24
Downtown Employee Appreciation Day, Kerr Park
Thursday, May 25
Pop-Up Garden Cafe, Myriad Gardens
Music Over Midtown, O Bar OKC
Friday, May 26
Fourth Fridays, West Village District
Bluegrass Night at the Park, Scissortail Park
Saturday, May 27
Make Ready Market, Make Ready Building
Celtic Open Jam, American Banjo Museum
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The What's Up Downtown weekly newsletter is presented by amshot, Downtown OKC Partnership's trusted Managed IT & Software Development company.
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April 26 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sacramento River Cats, 7:05PM
April 27 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sacramento River Cats, 7:05PM
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April 29 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sacramento River Cats, 7:05PM
April 30 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sacramento River Cats, 2:05PM
May 16 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sugar Land Space Cowboys, 7:05PM
May 17 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sugar Land Space Cowboys, 7:05PM
May 18 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sugar Land Space Cowboys, 7:05PM
May 19 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sugar Land Space Cowboys, 7:05PM
May 20 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sugar Land Space Cowboys, 7:05PM
May 21 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sugar Land Space Cowboys, 2:05PM
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🚧 Main St. and Broadway Ave. - Bus Pad and Platform Construction
- Traffic Control: Southbound Broadway Ave. will be closed between Park Ave. and Main St. There will be two northbound lanes of Broadway Ave. open during this time.
- Estimated Construction Timeline: 4/24/23 – 5/12/23
🚧 NW 8th St. and Hudson Ave. - Pavement and Electrical Work
- Traffic Control: Southbound Hudson Ave. will be closed between NW 8th St. and NW 7th St. Northbound Hudson Ave. will be open during this time.
- Estimated Construction Timeline: 4/24/23 – 4/26/23
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