Fri., June 3 thru Sun., Jun 12 at the Tulsa PAC

From tulsapac.com – Adapted from the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, “Shrek: The Musical” is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure featuring all-new songs by Jeanine Tesori. “Shrek” brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage in a warm and funny story about love and acceptance.

Lloyd Holt will star as the lovable ogre and also direct this SummerStage production. Jordan Alexander takes on the role of Shrek’s pal Donkey. Tulsa Symphony will perform the magical score.

For tickets and more information visit tulsapac.com.

Fri., June 3 thru the 25 at the OKC Civic Center

From okcciviccenter.com –

This production is rated “R” for intense adult themes of sexuality, and nudity.

In The Next Room is a comedy about marriage, intimacy, and electricity. Set in the 1880s at the dawn of the age of electricity, the play centers on a doctor and his wife and how his new therapy affects their entire household.

In a seemingly perfect, well-to-do Victorian home, proper gentlemen and scientist Dr. Givings has innocently invented an extraordinary new device for treating “hysteria” in women (and occasionally men). Adjacent to the doctor’s laboratory, his young and energetic wife tries to tend to their newborn daughter-and wonders exactly what is going on in the next room. When a new “hysterical” patient and her husband bring a wet nurse into their own complicated relationship into the doctor’s home, Dr. and Mrs. Givings must examine the nature of their own marriage, and what it truly means to love someone.

For tickets and more info visit okcciviccenter.com.

Fri., June 3 & 4 at 3020 W. 133rd Street North in Skiatook

From travelok.com – The annual Tallgrass Music Festival in Skiatook is a fun-filled family event that features top-notch bluegrass music. Join hundreds of visitors that descend upon the Tallgrass Music Festival, previously known as the Skiatook Bluegrass Festival. Festival-goers are encouraged to stay and camp while listening to the lively sounds of traditional bluegrass. This year, Russell More & IIIrd Tyme Out and James King will be headlining the festival.

Talented bluegrass artists will take to the main stage Friday and Saturday to entertain crowds of visitors with a children’s fiddle competition Saturday morning. The grounds include shaded seating, as well as water and electric hookups. Multiple food and craft vendors will be set up, so make your way to the Tallgrass Music Festival and plan to stay awhile. Children’s activities will also be available, so bring the whole family and prepare to be entertained.  Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the best band lineup yet.

For more information visit tallgrassmusicfestival.com.

Sat., June 4 at the Linnaeus Teaching Gardens in Tulsa

From tulsagardencenter.com – On Saturday, June 4th from 9:00am to 1:00pm, the Linnaeus Teaching Garden will celebrate its tenth anniversary. The day will be filled with activities.

Starting at 9:00am, the first 400 visitors to the Garden will receive a free, one-gallon Nantucket Blue hydrangea, a twenty dollar value.

This repeat blooming hydrangea is particularly suited to urban gardens since it only grows 2 ½ to 3 ½ feet tall and wide. It will produce blooms throughout the season.

At 10:30am, Nelson Darden, sales manager with industry giants Proven Winners and EuroAmerican, will be speaking on “New Varieties and Must Have’s from Proven Winners & EuroAmerican”.

There is no cost to attend this lecture, but come early to ensure getting a seat. It will be held in the Tulsa Garden Center auditorium.

Following the lecture, Linnaeus Garden volunteers will be selling varieties of new annuals, some of which will be made available for the first time in Oklahoma. Light refreshments and lots of free gardening advice and literature will be available through the day.

Call 918-746-5125 for additional information.

Sat., June 11 at Riverwind Casino in Norman

From chickasawcountry.com – Come celebrate Riverwind Casino’s 10th year of business with 5 monthly food and live music events! The second Beats & Bites Festival will be held on Saturday, May 14th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the casino’s west parking lot.

Featured Food Trucks:

• The Candy Basket
• Chef Ray’s Street Eats
• Dippin Dots
• Murphy’s Cook Shack
• Phill Me Up Cheesesteaks
• Kona Ice
• Big Truck Tacos
• St. Paddy Cakes
• Klemm’s Smoke Haus
• A Latte Love Coffee House
• Pinky’s Rolling Fresh
• MMP Concessions
• La Gumbo Ya Ya
• I Don’t Know & I Don’t Care
• Pop’s Pockets
• That Pie Truck
• Okie’s Old Time Root Beer

Featured Vendors:

• South Pointe Advertising
• Creative Key Entertainment
• Trimble Sales
• Indian Creek Village Winery
• The Rusty Nail Winery
• Dancing Rabbit Creek Winery
• Waddell Vineyards
• Hooper Party Rentals
• Traditions Spirits
• Britt’s Bows
• Blackjack Beef Jerky
• 405 Mobile Boutique

Bring a lawn chair to better enjoy music by artists Woody’s Rampage and The Weathermen!* Shop local vendors offering unique merchandise, body henna, and face painting. This festival has it all – so gather the entire family for a fun evening of music and food in Norman!

Beats & Bites will also be held on June 11th, July 9th and Aug. 6th. Festival attendees who want to visit the Riverwind Casino during or after Beats & Bites are welcome!*

For more information about this event, please contact Riverwind Casino at 405-322-6000.

* Pets and outside beverages are prohibited.

*Those visiting the casino floor must be 18 years or older.

Sun., June 5 at Myriad Botanical Gardens in OKC

From peacelovegoodwill.org – Inspired by our community and a collective desire to postively impact our city, the Peace Love & Goodwill Festival is designed to provide a one-of-a-kind extra-sensory experience for the entire family. Listen, Eat, Shop and Explore the very best Oklahoma has to offer during this one day event. The festival benefits Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma’s youth programs and will be held at the beautiful Myriad Gardens in downtown OKC.

For more information visit peacelovegoodwill.org.