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FILM
Corsage (2022, Austria, Luxembourg, Germany, France, Marie Kreutzer) once idolized for her beauty, Empress Elisabeth of Austria upon turning 40 is deemed an old woman by society begins rebelling against her royal duties, 5:30 & 8 p.m., Jan. 6-7; 12:30 & 3 p.m., Jan. 8. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.
FRI-SUN, JAN 6-8
Holiday Film Series: Gremlins (1984, USA, Joe Dante) a young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town, 6 p.m., Dec. 28. Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave., 405-235-3456. WED, DEC 28
Merry Little Christmas: Classic Holiday Films
from the 1940s timeless classics from the golden age of Hollywood Christmas films featuring Meet Me in St. Louis, The Bishop’s Wife, It’s a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, and Remember the Night, 2 p.m., Dec. 31. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405236-3100, okcmoa.com. SAT, DEC 31 The Story of Film: A New Generation (2021, USA, Mark Cousins) a documentary by Mark Cousins that looks back at the films that have pushed the boundaries of cinematic style, narrative and technology over the past decade, 7 p.m., Dec. 30. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.
FRI, DEC 30
HAPPENINGS
Christmas in the Park drive-thru, walk or ride the Santa Express Train through an almost three mile light display featuring over five million lights and over 500 one-of-a-kind lighted displays, through Dec. 31. Yukon City Park, 2200 Holly Ave., 405-354-1895, cityofyukon. gov. THU-SAT, THROUGH DEC 31 Coffee and Cars OKC the largest monthly gathering of car enthusiasts across the state, featuring automotives of all types spanning from classics to hotrods, exotics to luxuries, sports to supers, there is something for every car lover, first Saturday of every month, 8 p.m. Chisholm Creek, 13230 Pawnee Dr., 405-728-2780, coffeeandcars.com. SAT, JAN 7 Downs Family Christmas Lights a synchronized light display with over 280,000 lights comprised of two mega trees that are 70 feet tall, 20-foot long arches and more, Through Jan. 1, 2023. Downs Family Home, 2900 72nd Ave. SE, downsfamilychristmas.com. THU-
SUN, JAN 1 Hygge from our Rainforest to Home
explore the Scandinavian philosophy of embracing feelings of wellness and contentment and fostering the coziness in our environments, company and practices of life, 10-11 a.m., Jan. 7. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com. SAT, JAN 7 Knit Night an evening of fellow knitters working on their projects while enjoying the store’s atmosphere, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Jan. 10. Full Circle Bookstore, 1900 Northwest Expressway, 405-842-2900, fullcirclebooks. com. TUE, JAN 10 New Year’s Eve Stay Experience celebrate the ball dropping with a special themed evening inspired by the Swing Era of the 1930s and Benny Goodman’s “Rhythm Club” concerts, come dressed and enjoy food, drinks, dance and jive, Sat., Dec. 31. Bradford House, 1235 NW 38th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73118, 405451-3693. SAT, DEC 31 Noon Year’s Eve for those who never make it till midnight, enjoy artmaking activities, snacks and punch, exploring the galleries and a count down till noon with a balloon drop, 10 a.m. - noon, Dec. 31. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. SAT, DEC 31 Opening Night celebrate the New Year with live music, food and drinks, children’s crafts and midnight fireworks, 7 p.m. to midnight, Dec. 31. Downtown OKC, 211 N. Robinson Ave., 405-235-3500, downtownokc.com. SAT, DEC 31 ‘Tis the Season at Scissortail Park explore the park all season long with holiday lights throughout including a 40-foot tree, a giant menorah and the Union Station Illumination synchronized music and light display, as well as the Cocoa Cottage, through Jan. 1, 2023. Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7th St., 405-445-7080, scissortailpark.org. FRI-SUN, THROUGH JAN 1
FOOD
Cocoa Cottage a special holiday shop featuring coffee, hot cocoa and holiday treats for the season, 5-9 p.m., Dec. 14-16; 4-10 p.m., Dec. 17-Jan. 1. Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7th St., 405-445-7080, scissortailpark. org. FRI-SUN, THROUGH JAN 1 New Year’s Eve Dinner enjoy a five-course meal created by Executive Chef Caleb Strangroom and the Bradford House Culinary Team, 6 p.m., Dec. 31. Bradford House, 1235 NW 38th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73118, 405-451-3693. SAT, DEC 31 OKC Brew Tours jump on the bus and visit three local breweries within the OKC metro area with multiple tasters at each stop as well as take a behind the scenes tour and learn how beer is made, 6-9 p.m., Fridays and 2-5 p.m, Saturdays through Jan. 31. OKC Brew Tours, 701 W. Sheridan Ave., 405-822-0285, okcbrewtour.com.
FRI-SAT, THROUGH JAN 31
Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate! learn about where chocolate comes from and create two jars of hot chocolate to take home from the cacao trees growing in the observatory, 1-2 p.m., Jan. 7. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com. SAT, JAN 7 Photo Shutterstock New Year’s Eve Eve Auction and Fundraiser explore the museum and
enjoy a VIP dinner with special guest, ventriloquist, Darci Lynne along with live music from Kyle Dillingham, Kyle Earhart, and more., 5 p.m., Dec. 30. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org. FRI, DEC 30 Photo provided
YOUTH
Drop-In Art each Saturday will feature a different craft for children including holiday card creation, Shrinky Dink ornaments making, holiday picture frames and more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. SAT, DEC 31 Incredible Ice children will learn about ice through experiments to see how it behaves followed by a sparkly winter craft and making of a mystery matter that feels just like snow, 10-11:30 a.m., Jan 7. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com. SAT, JAN 7
Kids Take Over the Cowboy: outLAWman
children will learn about the American West and how the lines were often blurred between law-abiding, lawless and law-enforcing individuals with art activities and storytime, 10 a.m. - noon, Jan. 7. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-4782250, nationalcowboymuseum.org. SAT, JAN 7 Storytime with Miss Julie enjoy snacks, crafts and story time, 10:15-11:30 a.m., Saturdays, ongoing. Full Circle Bookstore, 1900 Northwest Expressway, 405842-2900, fullcirclebooks.com. SAT, ONGOING
PERFORMING ARTS
Adèle Wolf’s Burlesque & Variety Show presents the 11th Annual New Year’s Eve
Bash enjoy a custom craft cocktail while you’re treated to a true, old-school variety revue, complete with some of the most talented burlesque dancers in the nation, vocalists, belly dancers, aerial artists, and cabaret acts. Door prizes, audience participation games and a costume contest will heighten the fun. Guests are encouraged to dress to impress and pose in the photo booth, 8 p.m.-midnight, Dec. 31. The Auditorium at the Douglass, 600 N. High Ave., 405-673-6162, adelewolf. com. SAT, DEC 31 Bang Bang Queer Punk Variety Show a variety show featuring drag, burlesque, belly dancing and more, Thu., Jan. 5. Blue Note, 2408 N. Robinson Ave., 405-600-1166, thebluenotelounge.com. THU, JAN 5
Cats the story of one special night each year when the tribe of Jellicle Cats reunites to celebrate who they are through singing about their unique abilities and special traits, created by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Dec. 30-Jan. 1. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 405-297-2264, okcciviccenter.com.
FRI-SUN, DEC 30-JAN 1 Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then
Some!) instead of the traditional holiday Dickens’ A Christmas Carol show, enjoy a performance of every Christmas story ever told, seasonal icons both new and old, traditions from around the world and, of course, every carol ever sung too, 7 p.m., Dec. 29-30. The Boom, 2218 NW 39th St., 405-601-7200, theboomokc. com. THU-FRI, DEC 29-30
OKCPHIL Classics: Nordic Soundscapes
a performance of AnnaThorvaldsdottir’s Aeriality, Björk’s 3 Songs, Kjartan Sveinsson’s Credo and Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5 in E-flat Major, op. 82, 8 p.m., Jan 7. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 405-297-2264, okcciviccenter.com. SAT, JAN 7 Ron White a live stand-up comedy performance, 8 p.m., Dec. 31. River Spirit Casino Resort, 8330 Riverside Parkway, Tulsa, 918-299-8518, riverspirittulsa.com. SAT,
DEC 31
Weirdlesque Fest an all-out burlesque festival, live in the heart of Uptown23rd, celebrating the weird and wonderful, presented by Terre Rouge Burlesque, leading up to the grand showcase, Jan. 7. Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd St., 405-708-6937, towertheatreokc.com.
SAT, JAN 7
ACTIVE
Devon Ice Rink enjoy outdoor ice skating with seasonal food and beverage offerings, through Jan. 29, 2023. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, downtownindecember.com/devon-icerink. FRI-SUN, THROUGH JAN 29 Lifeshare Winterfest and Snow Tubing tube down snow slides in a controlled environment and explore a winter wonderland with special holiday lighting and décor, through Jan. 1, 2023. Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, 2 S. Mickey Mantle Drive, 405-218-1000, okcballparkevents.com. FRI-SUN, THROUGH JAN 1 Myriad in Motion: Tai Chi dress in your comfy clothes and flat shoes for an entry-level Tai Chi class led by Ling Miller, 4:30-5:30 p.m., every other Monday. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-4457080, myriadgardens.com. MON, ONGOING Myriad in Motion: Yoga bring your mat and water for an all-levels yoga class with instructors from YMCA, 6 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 a.m. Saturdays. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com. TUE & SAT, JAN 3, 7, 10 New Year’s Stickball Game join in a co-ed, tournament-style stickball game on the FAM field, there will be games for both youths and adults, sticks will be provided for those without, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Jan. 7. First Americans Museum, 659 First Americans Blvd., 405-594-2100. SAT, JAN 7
VISUAL ARTS
The Art Market: Locally Made, Gift Inspired
Works an art show centered around gift giving items featuring eight artists that have created smaller works that can be purchased and taken home that day, in addition there will be snow globes made by over 30 local artists, through Jan. 8, 2023. DNA Galleries, 1709 NW 16th St., 405-525-3499, dnagalleries.com. THU-SUN,
THROUGH JAN 8
The Collector’s Eye a private collection of work from LBA player and Edmondite, Ekpe Udoh, carefully selected body of work featuring artists such as Taha
Clayton, Jeffrey Henson Scales, Frank Morrison, and Kevin Williams, Jan. 5-Feb. 18. Artspace at Untitled, 1 NE 3rd St., 405-815-9995, 1ne3.org. THU-SAT, JAN
5-FEB 18
Crossroads featuring works from printmaker Karen Sova and painters Cameron Choate and Weylin Neyra whose works express multidimensional moods, experiences and identities, Dec. 1-31. Artspace at Untitled, 1 NE 3rd St., 405-815-9995, 1ne3.org. THU-SAT, THROUGH
DEC 31
The Elevate at 21c a program that presents exhibitions for local artists in the community which currently features works by Virginia Sitzes and a collaboration between Denise Duong and Gabriel Friedman, through Jan. 31, 2023. 21c Museum Hotel, 900 W. Main St., 405-982-6900, 21cmuseumhotels.com.
THROUGH JAN 31
Exquisite Corpse Exhibition features work by 12 different artists who have carved three pieces of linoleum to create a corpse, each piece is then interchanged with the other artists to create a one of a kind collaborative piece, through Dec. 31. Artspace at Untitled, 1 NE 3rd St., 405-815-9995, 1ne3.org. THROUGH DEC 31 Fugitive Speech features seven artworks by artists Emily M. Chase, Jerome Ellis and Anita Fields explore acts of personal testimony in the face of social, cultural and historical odds through distinct perspectives and approaches to media, including textiles, video, photography and ceramics, while considering the relationship between voice, memory and time, through April 30, 2023. Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, 11 NW 11th St., 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org. THU-MON,
THROUGH APRIL 30, 2023
Inspiration in Detail an exhibit fea-
turing works by Ranell Zurmehly using media such as oil, acrylic, colored pencil and graphite as she depicts her growth as an artist through her drawings, Jan. 5-28. Artspace at Untitled, 1 NE 3rd St., 405-815-9995, 1ne3.org. THU-SAT, JAN 5-28 Photo provided
Highlights from the Rose Family Glass
Collection this private curated collection showcases a broader look at the Studio Glass movement that began in the 1950s in America and continues to present date, through Jan. 15, 2023. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa. com. THROUGH JAN 15, 2023 Kiarostami: Beyond the Frame features a multimedia collection of artwork by Iranian filmmaker, photographer and visual artist, Abbas Kiarostami, through April 9, 2023. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. SAT-TUE, THROUGH
APR 9, 2023
Leticia Galizzi/Jim Keffer/Stella Thomas an exhibition featuring works by three different artists, through Dec. 31. JRB Art at The Elms, 2810 N. Walker Ave., 405-528-6336, jrbartgallery.com. FRI-SAT,
THROUGH DEC 31
Of the Earth: Creating First Americans Museum
view the architectural history of the museum being constructed from the stage of construction to the people involved in its creation, ongoing. First Americans Museum, 659 First Americans Blvd., 405-594-2100.
ONGOING
One Hundred Years of Revolution:
French Art from 1850 to 1950 features works arranged in chronological order to show how the French artists changed from creating realistic depictions of the world to abstract compositions over a 100 year period, through Feb. 19, 2023. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com.
THROUGH FEB 19, 2023 Paseo Arts District’s First Friday Gallery Walk
peruse art from over 80 artists with 25 participating businesses for a night of special themed exhibits, refreshments and a variety of entertainment opportunities, 6-9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month. Paseo Arts District, 3024 Paseo St., 405-525-2688, thepaseo.org.
FRI, JAN 5 Perception and Technique in Abstract Art
features works covering two different techniques of abstract styles through various artists, through Jan. 15, 2023. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. THROUGH JAN 15,
2023
Safari Lights a larger-than-life light display featuring wildlife themed light sculptures, animated displays, musical light show, interactive exhibits, photo ops, festive treats and more, through Jan. 1, 2023. The Oklahoma City Zoo, 2000 Remington Place, 405-424-3344, okczoo.com. SAT-SUN, THROUGH JAN 1
Sombreros Texanas and Bosses of the Plains
explore the evolution of the cowboy hat from the woven sombreros to today’s working cowboy hats and highly decorated hats of rodeo riders and entertainers featuring hats worn by John Wayne, Steve McQueen, Tom Selleck, Shirley Jauregui, Johnny Lee Wills and more, through Jan. 8, 2023. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org. FRI-SUN, THROUGH
JAN 8
Synesthesia Factory Obscura’s newest immersive art experience focusing on color and textural elements while guests open their senses to discover what colors sound and smell like. Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm Ave., 405-325-3272, ou.edu/ fjjma. THROUGH JUNE 4, 2023 Traditional Cowboy Arts Exhibition and Sale a showcase of saddle making, bit and spur making, silversmithing and rawhide braiding, Sept. 30-Jan. 2. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org. FRI-SAT,
THROUGH JAN 2
Visual Narratives: First American Photography
features works by five First American photographers, Philip Busey Jr, Peggy Fontenot, Lester Harragarra, Kelly Langley and Jim Trosper who represent different tribes, including Cherokee, Chickasaw, Patawomeck, Kiowa and Otoe-Missouria, through Feb. 2023. Exhibit C, 1 E. Sheridan Ave., 405-767-8900, exhibitcgallery.com.
MON-SUN, THROUGH FEB 2023
Winter 2022 Group Exhibition organized by Gallery Director Helen Opper, features the work of Joan Wegener, Michael McDaniel, and the student artists of Captivating My Creative Culture, through Jan. 31, 2023. The Art Hall, 519 NW 23rd St., 405-456-9504, arthallokc.com/winter-2022-groupexhibition. SUN-SAT, THROUGH JAN 31 You Have Died of Dysentery an exhibit showcasing Western-themed games, books and videos, such as The Oregon Trail and Red Dead Redemption, through May 7. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org.
SAT-TUE, THROUGH MAY 7
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