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Festival of the Arts
The Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts hosted by the Arts Council will kick-off next Tuesday, April 25. Learn more about the festival by skimming the feature in this newsletter below, or read our full-length blog with details and insight.
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Steamroller Print Festival
The 6th Annual Steamroller Print Festival will take place at ARTSPACE at Untitled in Deep Deuce this Saturday, April 22 from 10am to 6pm. The Steamroller Print Festival is unlike any event in OKC. It is truly a unique and exciting event that celebrates printmaking, the arts, and the vibrant community of Deep Deuce with live music, vendors, food trucks, and much more. The event supports local artists and vendors while providing a unique experience for the community. Learn more on the event page website, or read our previous blog post highlighting this fun upcoming event.
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Steamroller Print Festival
Saturday, April 22 from 10am-6pm
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Oklahoma City's Day of Remembrance
Today holds immense importance as it marks the anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. On this day in 1995, a truck bomb exploded outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City and 168 innocent lives were lost. Today #WeRemember those who were killed, those who survived, and those changed forever. Watch the remembrance ceremony from this morning online at memorialmuseum.com.
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Popular Night Market returns to Scissortail Park this Friday
The first Night Market of the year will take place at Scissortail Park this Friday, April 21 from 5:30-10pm. Enjoy shopping from some of Oklahoma’s best local businesses and artisan vendors spread throughout Scissortail Park. Home decor, gifts, art, and plants are just a few of the things you will find at the upcoming April Night Market. Plus, the night will be filled with live stage performances as well as treats from local food trucks.
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Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Allied Arts Artini
You’re invited to join Allied Arts for the 20th annual ARTini event this Friday, April 21, at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. This year's theme is The Roaring 20s, inspired by the 20th anniversary of ARTini. From décor and attire to entertainment and cocktails, get ready for a swanky evening! Benefitting Allied Arts, proceeds from this event will directly impact more than 40 arts and culture nonprofits that create our beautiful, vibrant arts community in Oklahoma City.
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The 57th Annual Festival of the Arts is on its way to OKC
This week's What's Up Downtown Blog features the upcoming Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts, returning to Bicentennial Park on April 25 running through April 30. 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. Read the full blog feature for our guide to the festival.
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Help provide information regarding OKC child care
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber is currently working to better understand how access to child care is impacting the local labor force, and ultimately how it is impacting OKC employers. If you live or work in Oklahoma City and currently use, or will need to use, child care, help provide information by participating in the survey. The deadline to submit your anonymous surveys is Friday, April 21.
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The OKC Memorial Marathon's Green Team needs your help to recycle and compost
Volunteers are needed to help participate with the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to collect over 1,000lbs of plastic bottles, cardboard, aluminum cans, and heatsheet blankets following the OKC Memorial Marathon races at Scissortail Park on April 29-30. Activities include bin setup and breakdown, replacing bin bags when full, and sorting out contamination. Ages 13-17 are able to volunteer but must be accompanied by an adult. Contact Amanda Scofield at amanda.scofield@deq.ok.gov for more information or technical support.
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Run to Remember
The 2023 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon weekend will kick-off next 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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Wednesday, April 19
Oklahoma City Ghost Tour, 101 E Sheridan
The Wine New Wave Wine Dinner, Café Cuvée
Happiest Hour, Black Walnut
Elevation Worship & Steven Furtick, Paycom Center
Thursday, April 20
Music Over Midtown, O Bar OKC
Adult Night at Mix-Tape, Factory Obscura
Friday, April 21
Allied Arts Artini, Oklahoma City Convention Center
April Night Market, Scissortail Park
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in Concert, Civic Center Music Hall
Dave Landau, Bricktown Comedy Club
Saturday, April 22
Steamroller Print Festival, ARTSPACE at Untitled
Earth Fest, Scissortail Park
Wide Open Experimental Film Festival, OKCMOA
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in Concert, Civic Center Music Hall
Walker Hayes, Paycom Center
Earth Day Celebrations, Skydance Brewing Co.
Future of Sound Sessions, Factory Obscura
Daddy Daughter Dance, Scissortail Park
Art Around the World Dance, Downtown Metropolitan Library
Dave Landau, Bricktown Comedy Club
Sunday, April 23
Wide Open Experimental Film Festival, OKCMOA
Team Garage Sale, Factory Obscura
Outdoor Preparedness Class, Scissortail Park
Tuesday, April 25
Festival of the Arts, Bicentennial Park
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
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
Thursday, May 4
Music Over Midtown, O Bar OKC
Open Mic Night, Factory Obscura
Friday, May 5
Brooks & Dunn, Paycom Center
Cinco de Mayo Fest, Scissortail Park
Lincka's Release Show, Factory Osbcura
Saturday, May 6
RIVERSPORT Summer Music Series, Riversport OKC
Grupo Firme Hay Que Conectarla!, Paycom Center
Kelly B. Rogers Release Show, Factory Obscura
Thursday, May 11
Starlight Supper, Downtown OKC
Music Over Midtown, O Bar OKC
Friday, May 12
May Night Market, Scissortail Park
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April 25 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sacramento River Cats, 6:05PM
April 26 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sacramento River Cats, 11:05AM
April 27 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sacramento River Cats, 7:05PM
April 28 - Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Sacramento River Cats, 7:05PM
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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🚧 NW 13th St. and Classen Blvd. - Pavement Repair and Cleanup
- Traffic Control: The left and center lanes of southbound Classen Blvd. will be closed between NW 14th St. and NW 13th St. There will be one southbound lane open during this time.
- Estimated Construction Timeline: 4/17/23 – 4/19/23
🚧 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: 4/17/23 – 5/5/23
🚧 NW 8th St. and Hudson Ave. - Pavement, Sidewalks, and Drainage 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: 4/17/23 – 4/26/23
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