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Celebrate the Red, White & Boom in downtown! 

Join the OKCPHIL and Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate Monday, July 3 for a free 8:30pm concert at Scissortail Park in downtown OKC.  This year’s program features two fabulous vocalists, J. Warren Mitchell – tenor, and Julianne Reynolds, soprano. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and the whole family to enjoy a lovely evening outside with beautiful and inspiring music!

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RED WHITE & BOOM 
Monday, July 3
JOIN THE DOWNTOWN OKC TEAM - APPLY TODAY

We're hiring!

Do you love downtown and want to be a part of the team working to ensure it stays vibrant and healthy? The Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership is currently looking to grow our team by hiring a Events and Activation Coordinator. We are seeking an individual with passion for creating experiences and a strong interest in urban place management. Read the full job description and apply for the position by 12pm on Wednesday, July 5, by visiting downtownokc.com/jobs.

FIREWORKS AT THE FLAGPOLE WITH OKLAHOMA OPRY

Independence Day fun in Bricktown

Oklahoma Opry is hosting a special Independence Day celebration leading up to the Red, White, & Boom Fireworks display on July 3. The night will feature performances by Jake Simpson of the The Lil Smokies, Mallory Eagle, Kyle Earhart, Cindy Scarberry, & the Oklahoma Opry Band. Food and drink will be available at Oklahoma Craft Nano Brewhouse Kitchen and Coffee Shop and throughout Bricktown. This free concert will start at 7pm with fireworks starting at dark. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and come spend the evening in Bricktown!

WEEKEND OF LOCAL - JULY 14-16

Support our local downtown shops 

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 13-16 and show support for the local businesses who make our community so unique. Our local businesses are the heartbeat of our communities. We see them and appreciate them and hope you join us in celebrating their hard work with the Independent Shopkeepers Association of Oklahoma. Visit weekendoflocal.com to find all the participating businesses and map out your weekend of local fun.

DESTINATION AUTO ALLEY - JULY 1 - SEPT 4

Celebrate all things local in Auto Alley

Destination Auto Alley is a collaboration with Oklahoma Contemporary to celebrate all things local and their exhibition ArtNow: The Soul Is a Wanderer. Win prizes by supporting local businesses in Automobile Alley this summer with Destination Auto Alley! Make purchases at participating businesses to earn stickers. Collect enough stickers for the chance to get a koozie, tote bag, and gift card while supplies last.

MIDTOWNERS AFTER HOURS BRUNCH - JULY 14

Waffle Champion hosts Midtwoners event

Brunch for dinner? Count us in! Midtowners is hosting an After Hours Brunch at Waffle Champion on Friday, July 14 from 8-10pm. This event will feature a Midtowners menu with an exclusive $10 Waffle Champion Sweet Flight, brunch bites, $5 specialty cocktail, $3 mimosas and select beers. Bring your friends for a night of fun at Waffle Champion!

Midtowners will receive a $10 food voucher to use at the event and be eligible for door prizes. Become a Midtowner for $50/year to join Midtowners events.

MIDTOWN COOL DOWN - ALL SUMMER

Cool down in Midtown all summer

Midtown Cool Down continues all summer long in Midtown! Midtown restaurants and bars are offering Happy Hour and entertainment all summer long. Grab your crew for happy hours and enjoy food and drink specials during Midtown Cool Down with different options to choose from every single day of the week. Stay up to date with a list of participating businesses and promotions at midtownokc.com.


Wednesday, June 28
Mid-Week Farmers Market, Scissortail Park
The Sound of Music, Civic Center Music Hall

Thursday, June 29 
Pat House, Bricktown Comedy Club
Showboat Concert: Jose Hernandez, Bricktown Canal 
Art After 5 with Bar Arbolada, OKC Museum of Art 
Summer Thursdays, Oklahoma Hall of Fame 

Friday, June 30 
Chris Kattan, Bricktown Comedy Club

Saturday, July 1 
Stars & Stripes Block Party, Riversport OKC 
The Sound of Music, Civic Center Music Hall
Chris Kattan, Bricktown Comedy Club
Nia Moné w/ Oliver Noor, Factory Obscura 
OBI Blood Drive, Downtown YMCA 

Sunday, July 2 
The Sound of Music, Civic Center Music Hall
Chris Kattan, Bricktown Comedy Club

Monday, July 3 
Red, White & Boom, Scissortail Park 
Fireworks at the Flagpole, Bricktown 

Wednesday, July 5 
Summer Movie: Vivo, Myriad Gardens
Composting 101, Downtown Library 

Thursday, July 6 
Chingo Bling, Bricktown Comedy Club
Art After 5, OKC Museum of Art 

Friday, July 7 
Raw Energy Fest: Trina & Sada Baby, The Criterion 
Ali Siddiq, Bricktown Comedy Club
Pick-A-Tune with Lucas, American Banjo Museum 

Saturday, July 8 
Ali Siddiq, Bricktown Comedy Club
Calligraphy Class, Chirps & Cheers 
Sugar Free Allstars, Downtown Library 

Sunday, July 9 
Ali Siddiq, Bricktown Comedy Club
Bert Kreischer's Fully Loaded Comedy Festival, Paycom Center 
Rock and Roll Cinema-Double Feature, Downtown Library

Tuesday, July 11 
The Prom, Civic Center Music Hall
Page 7 & The Wizard and the Bruiser, Bricktown Comedy Club
Neighborhood Arts: Painted Sky Opera, Downtown Library 

Wednesday, July 12
Summer Movie: The Sandlot, Myriad Gardens
Gogol Bordello with Puzzled Panther, The Jones Assembly 
Larry June, The Criterion 
Open Mic Night, Bricktown Comedy Club 

Friday, July 14 
Midtowners: After Hours Brunch, Waffle Champion 
Weekend of Local, Various Locations
Dancing in the Gardens: Line Dancing, Myriad Gardens 
Che Durena, Bricktown Comedy Club 

Saturday, July 15
Weekend of Local, Various Locations
All Day Frose B-day Party, The Jones Assembly 
Che Durena, Bricktown Comedy Club 

Sunday, July 16 
Weekend of Local, Various Locations

Tuesday, July 18 
Summer STEM Series: Environmental Science, OKC National Memorial Museum 
 
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RAPID BRT Updates - 6/23/2023


🚧 Park Ave. and Robinson Ave. - Waterline Work 
  • Traffic Control: Northbound Robinson Ave. is closed between Park Ave. and Couch Dr.  A detour is in place for northbound traffic during this time. OKC Streetcar operations are not affected. 
  • Estimated Construction Timeline:  6/26/23 – 7/14/23
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