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OKG PICKS
from Come Hungry
are events recommended by Oklahoma Gazette editorial staff members For full calendar listings, go to okgazette.com.
Books
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Read the West Book Club discuss the book Killers of the Flower Moon, the story of the Osage Murders and the beginnings of the FBI, 1-2:15 p.m., Feb. 19. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum. org. SUN, FEB 19
Shelly White book signing local author will be signing her newest book, In For A Penny, which is the third installment in her paranormal romance novels, 2-4 p.m., Feb. 18. Pear Street Books & Plants, 918 N. Hudson Ave., 405-724-7328, pearstreetbooks.com. SAT, FEB 18
Film
Dark Side of the Rainbow experience the pairing of Pink Floyd’s album The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wizard of Oz to see the apparent synchronicity where the film and the album appear to correspond with one another, 9 p.m., Feb. 10. Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave., 405-235-3456. FRI, FEB 10
Double Date Double Feature enjoy a back-toback feature of two Nora Ephron classics featuring Sleepless in Seattle and When Harry Met Sally 6 p.m., Feb. 16. Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave., 405-2353456. THU, FEB 16
Geographies of Solitude (2022, Canada, Jacquelyn Mills) an immersion into the rich landscapes of Sable Island and the life of Zoe Lucas, a naturalist and environmentalist who has lived over 40 years on this remote strip of sand, 5 p.m., Feb. 18. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. SAT, FEB 18
Jackie Brown (1997, USA, Quentin Tarantino) a flight attendant with a criminal past gets caught by the ATF for smuggling but after becoming an informant against the dealer she works for, she must play a dangerous games of bluff, deceit and betrayal to avoid being killed, 7 p.m., Feb, 15. Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave., 405-235-3456. WED, FEB 15
Music Movie Mondays: What’s Love Got to Do with It (1993, USA, Brian Gibson) the story of famous singer Tina Turner’s rise to the top and how she gained the courage to leave her abusive husband, Ike Turner, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 13. Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave., 405-235-3456. MON, FEB 13
My Bloody Valentine (1981, USA, George Mihalka) a decades-old folk tale about a deranged killer who kills those who celebrate Valentine’s Day turns out to be true when a group defies the murderer’s order and people begin turning up dead, 7 p.m., Feb. 8. Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave., 405-235-3456. WED, FEB 8
No Bears (2022, Iran, Jafar Panahi) two parallel love stories in which the partners are thwarted by hidden, inevitable obstacles, the force of superstition, and the mechanics of power, 8:30 p.m., Feb. 10; 5:30 p.m., Feb. 11; 12:30 p.m., Feb. 12. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. FRISUN, FEB 10-12
Oklahoma Film Society: Belly (1998, United States, Hype Williams) Tommy Brown and his friend Sincere are gangsters who have learned how to make a good living by dealing drugs and pulling armed robberies but their priorities begin to differ when they realize that their lives are headed for a dead end, 7 p.m., Feb. 9. Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave., 405-235-3456.
THU, FEB 9
Triangle of Sadness (2022, Sweden, Ruben Östlund) models Carl and Yaya are invited on a luxury cruise for the super-rich, everything starts out great but after a storm sinks the ship they are marooned on a deserted island with the surviving passengers and a single crew member who must teach everyone how to survive, 5:30 p.m., Feb. 10; 2 & 8 p.m., Feb. 11; 3 p.m., Feb. 12. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. FRI-SUN, FEB 10-12
Unseen a documentary showing an unfiltered glimpse into the lives of parents caring for children and adults with disabilities or complex medical needs, discussion to address the caregiving crisis in our state to follow after the film, 5:30 p.m., Feb. 16. Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd St., 405-708-6937, towertheatreokc.com.
THU, FEB 16
Happenings
An Affair of the Heart a craft show with exhibitors from across the country displaying antiques, collectibles and handmade items such as quilts, baskets, dried flower arrangements and more,, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Feb. 1011; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Feb. 12. Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, 3220 Great Plains Walk, 405-948-6700, aaoth.com.
FRI-SUN, FEB 10-12
Clue! at the Cowboy a western-themed live action version of the board game in which players(participants) must solve a murder, 7-9 p.m., Feb. 17. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org. FRI, FEB 17
International Dog Show an all breed dog show with professional judges where fans can learn about their favorite breeds, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Feb. 18; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Feb. 19. Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, 3220 Great Plains Walk, 405-948-6700, okstatefair.com. SAT-SUN, FEB 18-19
Knit Night an evening of fellow knitters working on their projects while enjoying the store’s atmosphere, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Full Circle Bookstore, 1900 Northwest Expressway, 405-842-2900, fullcirclebooks.com. TUE, FEB 14
Adèle Wolf’s 11th Annual
Valentine’s Affair a Valentine’s themed event that features burlesque, cabaret, aerial arts, circus, and belly dance in addition to audience participation games, vendors, and themed cocktails, attendees are encouraged to dress to impress and pose in the photo booth, 8-11 p.m., Feb. 11. The Auditorium at the Douglass, 600 N. High, 405- 673-6162, adelewolf.com. SAT, FEB
11
Live & Loud a networking event for aspiring songwriters, composers, lyricists, musicians, and bands to exchange ideas with industry professionals, 7-10 p.m., Thursdays. Joe & Charlies’ Sober Nightclub, 1146 N. Macarthur Blvd, 405-999-0450. THU, ONGOING
LIVE! on the Plaza join the Plaza District every second Sunday for an art walk featuring artists, live music, shopping and more, 6-10 p.m. second Sunday of every month. Plaza District, 1618 N. Gatewood Ave., 405-426-7812, plazadistrict.org. SUN, FEB 12
Mardi Gras at the Museum enjoy an evening of jazz and beer featuring Crewe De Banjo and Anthem Brewery, 6-9 p.m., Feb. 18. American Banjo Museum,
9 E. Sheridan Ave., 405-604-2793, americanbanjomuseum.com. SAT, FEB 18
Mardi Gras Parade join the city of Norman in their annual parade with this year’s theme being Phoenix Rising,featuring whacky shenanigans, costumed canines, festive music and more, festivities beginning at sunset, 7-9 p.m., Feb, 18. The Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave., 405-307-9320, pasnorman.org. SAT, FEB 18
Mix-Tape V-Day Bash shop unique and love-themed gifts from local artists while listening to live performances by local bands and even participate in a scavenger hunt through the Mix-Tape exhibit, 7-9:30 p.m., Feb. 11. Factory Obscura, 25 NW 9th St., factoryobscura. fun. SAT, FEB 11
OKSstorySLAM: Bad Dates join the communal purge of Valentine’s Day woes at the monthly open mic storytelling event, anyone can share a story on the theme, all stories should be true and told by the person they happened to, 7-9 p.m., Fef. 19. 51st Street Speakeasy, 1114 NW 51st St., 405-463-0470, 51stspeakeasy. com. SUN, FEB 19
Plants & Punch Workshop participants will receive a terrarium kit that includes plants, all the materials needed and instructions on how to put everything together while enjoying some adult punch, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Feb. 17. Plant People Shop, 1212 N. Hudson Ave., 405-698-8428, plantpeopleshop.com. FRI, FEB 17 Seed Starting and Sharing gardeners of all levels will have the opportunity to try new plants in their gardens by growing their seed collection at this seed share event, 10 a.m. - noon, Feb. 18. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com. SAT, FEB 18
Skee-Ball Tournament players of all skill levels are encouraged to participate in this tournament featuring a classic arcade game, prizes provided by Vanessa House, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 8. Up-Down OKC, 1629 NW 16th St., 405-673-7792, .UpDownArcadeBar.com/OklahomaCity. WED, FEB 8
Sunday Spotlight: Colt Express learn how game makers take concepts from history and pop culture to create games that are fun and interactive, 1 p.m., Feb. 12. First Americans Museum, 659 First Americans Blvd., 405-594-2100. SUN, FEB 12
Up-Down is for Lovers celebrate Valentine’s Day by skipping the romantic dinner for two for video games, tallboys, heart-shaped pizza and a fanny pack, 11 a.m. -11:30 p.m.; Feb. 12-14. Up-Down OKC, 1629 NW 16th St., 405-673-7792, UpDownArcadeBar.com/OklahomaCity. SUN-TUE, FEB 12-14
Valentine’s Day Markers’ Market shop from local artists this Valentine’s season with goods from pottery to succulents, handcrafted jewelry to aromatherapy and more there is sure to be a gift for all, 1-5 p.m., Feb. 11. Angry Scotsman Brewing, 704 W. Reno Ave., 405-673-7713, angryscotbrew.com. SAT, FEB 11
Vintage Tulsa Show featuring over 250 booths of merchandise filled with antiques, estate jewelry, art, furniture, clothing, linens and much more, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Feb. 17-18; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Feb. 19. Tulsa Expo Square, 4145 East 21st Street, Tulsa, heritageeventcompany. com. FRI-SUN, FEB 17-19
Food
Veggie Dinner at Picasso Cafe join Picasso Cafe on the third Tuesday of each month for a four-course menu; featuring a fresh and creative take on vegetarian-inspired fare with the option to have a wine pairing, reservations required, 6:30 p.m., third Tuesday. Picasso Cafe, 3009 Paseo St., 405-605-2002, picassosonpaseo. com. TUE, FEB 21
Sunday Jazz Brunch enjoy a lavish brunch featuring classics like eggs benedict, lemon buttermilk pancakes and Italian favorites and the wood-fired grill with live jazz music and signature cocktails, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sundays. Tellers, 120 N. Robinson Ave, 405-900-6789, tellersokc.com/event. SUN, ONGOING
Wine Down Wednesday explore the sommeliercurated menu of Old and New World wines while listening to live music, 6-10 p.m., Wednesdays. Tellers, 120 N. Robinson Ave, 405-900-6789, tellersokc.com/ the-great-hall. WED, ONGOING
Youth
Beautiful Beaks: Great Backyard Bird Count kids can learn about the many shapes and sizes of bird’s beaks through craft making and hiking the garden to spot different birds, 11 a.m. - noon, Feb. 18. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-4457080, myriadgardens.com. SAT, FEB 18
Crafts and Tales a story followed by an activity ranging from learning about a real specimen from the collections to crafting a thematic piece of artwork, 11 a.m.-noon, Wednesdays. Sam Noble Museum, 2401 Chautauqua Ave., 405-325-4712, samnoblemuseum. ou.edu. WED, ONGOING
Drop-In Art each Saturday will feature a different themed craft for children, third Saturday of every month, 2:45 p.m. through June 17. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. SAT, FEB 18
Love Bugs: Valentine’s Day Fun children and parents will be able to create a love bug themed rock garden while learning about bugs and drinking pink lemonade, 10-11 a.m., Feb. 11. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com. SAT, FEB 11
Hammered Moon and Star Earrings workshop participants will learn the technique of making hammered earrings in either a moon or star shape, 1-5 p.m., Feb. 11. Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, 405-521-2491, okhistory.org. SAT, FEB 11
Myriad in Motion: Jump and Shout recommended for ages 4-8, this morning class will teach kids different exercises to a fun playlist and the power of teamwork to complete relay races and an obstacle course, 8:30 and 9 a.m., Saturdays. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com. SAT, ONGOING
Pom Pom Wreaths: Valentine’s Day Fun kids will learn about the chrysanthemum flowers while making their own pom pom wreath and mixing in some botanical accessories, 1-2 p.m., Feb. 11. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com. SAT, FEB 11
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
Weekday Story & Craft Time for Littles listen to a story or two followed by a hands-on arts and crafts activity, 10 a.m., every 2nd & 4th Thursdays. Full Circle Bookstore, 1900 Northwest Expressway, 405-842-2900, fullcirclebooks.com. THU, FEB 9 & 23
Performing Arts
3rd Act Theatre Company presents The Girl With the Green Eyes after a fairytale wedding to the love of her life, jealousy creeps into Jinny Austin’s life as her husband, Jack, seemingly gets closer to her friend, Ruth; unknown to her, there is a scandal brewing, and as suspicions of adultery swirl tensions rise and her marriage is in danger of falling apart, 8-10 p.m., Feb. 10-11; 2:30-4:30 p.m., Feb. 12. 3rd Act Theatre Company, 12040 N May Ave., 404-593-8093, 3rdacttheatreco. com. FRI-SUN, FEB 10-12
Big River based on Mark Twain’s novel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, about Huck who escapes from his abusive father and Jim the runaway slave as they travel the Mississippi River to find freedom, 10 a.m., Feb. 16-17, 23-24, Mar. 2-3, & 9-10 ; 2 & 5 p.m., Feb. 18-19, 25-26, Mar. 4-5, & 11. Lyric Theatre, 1727 NW 16th St., 405-5249310, lyrictheatreokc.com. THU-SUN, FEB 16-19, 23-26, MAR 2-3 & 9-11
Bonnie & Clyde: A New Musical a love story of how two small-town nobodies grew to become one of the most famous criminal couples, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 16-18; 5 p.m., Feb. 19. UCO Jazz Lab, 100 E. 5th St., 405-974-2100. THU-SUN, FEB 16-19
Cinderella a young girl escapes her mean spirited stepsisters and stepmother with the help of her fairy godmother performed by Oklahoma City Ballet, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 10; 2 & 7:30 p.m., Feb. 11; 2 p.m., Feb. 12. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 405-297-2264, okcciviccenter.com. FRI-SUN, FEB 10-12
Cirque du Soleil: Corteo a joyous funeral procession celebrating both the life and death of Mauro the clown performed by acrobats and aerial artists, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 9-10; 3:30 & 7:30 p.m., Feb. 11; 1p.m., Feb. 12. Paycom Center, 100 W. Reno Ave., 405-602-8700, paycomcenter.com. THU-SUN, FEB 9-11
Dublin Irish Dance a Celtic dance performance showcasing Irish melodies, African rhythms and more featuring world-class dancers from Dublin, Ireland, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 15. Armstrong Auditorium, 14400 S. Bryant Ave., 405-285-1010, armstrongauditorium.org. WED, FEB 15
Eddie B a live stand-up comedy performance, 7 p.m., Feb. 11. The Criterion, 500 E. Sheridan Ave., 405-3081803, criterionokc.com. SAT, FEB 11
An Evening with Patsy Cline featuring Shelly Phelps and the Moonlit Pass Band in a musical about Patsy Cline including some of her famous songs and many others, 8 p.m., Feb. 10-11. The Pollard Theatre, 120 W. Harrison Ave., 405-282-2800, thepollard.org.
FRI-SAT, FEB 10-11
Much Ado About Nothing a comical tale of two couples’ misadventures in love written by William Shakespeare, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 9-11; 2 p.m., Feb. 12. Mitchell Hall Theatre, 100 N. University Drive, 405-974-2000, uco.edu. THU-SUN, FEB 9-12
Pageant The Musical a beauty pageant of six contestants, all men, who are competing in swimsuit, talent, grown and spokesmodel contests to be crowned Miss Glamouresse, each night will end differently as the judges are random members selected from the audience, 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from Feb. 17-Apr. 21. The Boom, 2218 NW 39th St., 405-601-7200, theboomokc.com. FRI-SAT, FEB 17-APR 21
Rob Little a live stand-up comedy performance, 8 p.m., Feb. 17. Belle Isle Restaurant & Brewing Company, 1900 Northwest Expressway, 405-840-1911, belleislerestaurant.com.
FRI, FEB 17
The Beverly Kill-Billies a themed dinner theatre murder mystery, Tue., Feb. 14. Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, 1309 S. Agnew Ave., 405-236-0416, whodunit.net.
TUE, FEB 14
Active
Monster Jam world-class athletes and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in wideopen competitions of speed and skill, 1 & 7p.m., Feb. 18; 1 p.m., Feb, 19. Paycom Center, 100 W. Reno Ave., 405602-8700, paycomcenter.com. SAT-SUN, FEB 18-19
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, ONGOING
OKC Touch Rugby Practice an evening of playing touch rugby for beginning to advanced players on the Love’s Travel Stops Great Lawn, Tuesdays, Wednesdays. Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7th St., 405-445-7080, scissortailpark.org. TUE, WED, ONGOING
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets a professional basketball game, 7 p.m., Feb. 15. Paycom Center, 100 W. Reno Ave., 405-602-8700, paycomcenter.com. WED, FEB 15
Skele-Zen enjoy a relaxing morning of Vinyasa yoga among the museum’s collection of over 450 skeletons, 10:30 a.m. - noon, Feb. 12. Skeletons: Museum of Osteology, 10301 S. Sunnylane Road, 405-814-0006, skeletonmuseum.com. SUN, FEB 12
Yoga in the Park bring a yoga mat and water bottle for an hour of spirit, mind and body alignment, 6-7 p.m., Fridays. Andrews Park, 201 W Daws St., 405-3665472. FRI, ONGOING
Visual Arts
Americans and the Holocaust a traveling exhibit that examines the motives, pressures and fears that influenced Americans’ reactions to Nazism, war and genocide during the 1930s to 1940s, through Feb.
12. Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library, 300 Park Ave., 405-231-8650, metrolibrary.org. THU-SUN, THROUGH FEB 12
Art in the Park learn the ins and outs of candle making to create a personalized candle, participants will be able to select their own tin, color and scent, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Feb. 9. Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7th St., 405-4457080, scissortailpark.org. THU, FEB 9
Art of the Northwest Coast features the artistic work of the northwest coast known throughout the world for its style and vibrant colors that tell stories, teach family history and express cultural views though prints, glass, totem poles and more, through May 1, 2023. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org. SAT-TUE, THROUGH MAY 1
Art-o-Mat an exhibit that features Clark Whittington’s idea of transforming an old coin-op cigarette machine into a photography distribution device, along with close to 300 works from the Art-O-Mat repertoire and the option for visitors to purchase a piece of art for $5 from the machine, through Mar. 10. Oklahoma City University Norick Art Center, 1608 NW 26th St., 405-208-5707, okcu.edu. MON-FRI, THROUGH MAR 10
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, through Feb. 18. Artspace at Untitled, 1 NE 3rd St., 405-815-9995, 1ne3.org.
THU-SAT, THROUGH FEB 18
Jose Dávila features sculptures in which the artist has balanced industrial materials in precarious ways off of fabricated construction, through May 2023. Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, 11 NW 11th St., 405-9510000, oklahomacontemporary.org. THU-SAT, THROUGH MAY
