Thurs., May 26 at The Criterion in OKC
The popular California-based band is making their return to Oklahoma at The Criterion in OKC. Hear popular songs from the 90’s and 2000’s including ‘Change (In the House of Flies)’ and ‘My Own Summer.’ With the release of their new 2016 record Gore, Deftones brings new original material to the Criterion stage. Tickets for the show start at $48. Doors at 7:00.
Thurs., May 26 thru Mon., May 29 at Tulsa Raceway Park
The Tulsa International Balloon Festival takes place Thursday 26th May to Monday 30th May 2016 (Memorial Day Weekend).
Activities include a large carnival provided by the Murphy Brothers Exposition, Live Music all weekend, Shopping and Vendors, A wide selection of food vendors including the best fair foods that can usually only be bought at the State Fair, a Beer Tent and a Wine Garden.
Balloons will launch every morning from 6am and again late afternoon from 6pm. There will also be a night glow where the balloons will illuminate to the sound of music at 9pm each evening.
Full event details can be found at www.tulsaibf.com.
We are delighted to be able to offer passenger balloon flights from the event this year, but the number of passengers are strictly limited to 40 people per flight.
Fri., May 27 thru Sun., May 29 in Pryor
From travelok.com: Come out and enjoy this three-day rock music festival featuring more than 70 entertainment acts on three stages. The inaugural Rocklahoma hosted fans from all 50 states, every province in Canada, every country in Europe, and six out of seven continents. Rocklahoma 2016 promises to be even larger. This music festival features some of the top names in hard rock music, as well as 1980s-era classic rock and metal bands, for which the festival has become known.
For tickets visit rocklahoma.com.
Mon., May 23 thru Sun., May 29 at the OKC Civic Center Music Hall
From okcciviccenter.com: Hailed by Time Magazine as, “Musical Theatre Gold!”, Bullets Over Broadway is the hilarious musical comedy about the making of a Broadway show. Written by Woody Allen, with original direction and choreography by Susan Stroman and based upon the screenplay of the acclaimed film by Woody Allen and Douglas McGrath, Bullets Over Broadway is the story of a young playwright who, in desperate need of financial backing for his next show, accepts an offer he can’t refuse from a mobster looking to please his showgirl girlfriend. Don’t miss what the New Yorker exclaims as “a Fun Machine from Start to Finish!” Loaded with big laughs, colorful characters, and the songs that made the 20s roar, Bullets Over Broadway is bringing musical comedy back with a bang.
For tickets visit okcciviccenter.com.
Fri., May 27 thru May 29th at Cox Business Center in Tulsa
From tulsacomicsexpo.com: Tulsa Comic Expo is the regions go to Comic Con for all things Geek, Movie, Comics related. With over 100,000 square ft of space open to the fans of all genres we welcome you to this event.
At Tulsa Comic Expo you can meet TV and film celebrities along with experience celebrity Q & A’s, panels, celebrity photo ops, and parties.. You can also take part in TCE’s cosplay, trivia contest and costume contests! Bring those Kids. We have a special place for them called THE KIDZ ZONE!
KID’S 10 AND UNDER ARE FREE with a paid adult. (1 child per adult).
For tickets and more information visit tulsacomicexpo.com.
Fri., May 27 thru May 29 at the Town Center MainStage in Medicine Park
From travelok.com: The Mayor’s Red Dirt Ball in Medicine Park brings out some of the best musicians around to showcase red dirt music at its finest. Join family and friends at this event on Memorial Day weekend for three days of music, food and fun. The Mayor’s Red Dirt Ball also offers a chance to explore the quaint landscape of this historic town.
For more information visit medicinepark.com.
Fri., May 27 thru Mon., 30 in the Paseo Arts District in OKC
From visitokc.com: The 40th Annual Paseo Arts Festival will take place once again on Memorial Day weekend. More than 80 visual artists will fill the Historic Paseo Arts District, located between NW 30th and Dewey and NW 28th and Walker, selling original artwork in a wide variety of media, from painting and photography to wood and jewelry. The Festival also hosts dozens of musicians and other live performers on three stages. The North Stage features acoustic acts and singer-songwriters, from folk and country to bluegrass and much more, while the South Stage spotlights dancers, acts that get a little louder, and some of the Festival’s most popular returning acts. The food court at Paseo Drive and 29th will feature different food vendors, bringing traditional and not-so-traditional festival treats, both savory and sweet. A children’s area, offered at no cost, allows future artists to explore the arts and have fun while creating clay sculptures, spin art, and more.
For more information visit visitokc.com.
Thurs., May 19 thru Sun., May 21 in downtown Tulsa
From travelok.com: Tulsa International Mayfest is an outdoor tribute to the arts and music in the heart of beautiful downtown Tulsa. It is a family-oriented event created to promote a broader knowledge of and appreciation for the arts and humanities among serious, as well as casual, art lovers. Mayfest is nationally renowned for presenting the very best in arts and entertainment.
Tulsa International Mayfest has something to offer everyone. The outdoor area of Mayfest includes fine arts, crafts, three stages of performing artists and great festival food. In fact, Tulsa Children’s Chorus will sing at the Williams Green Stage. Mayfest also features KidZone, a hands-on art activity area for children.
Thurs., May 19 thru Sun., May 21 in downtown Tulsa
From bluedomearts.org: For 13 years, the Blue Dome Arts Festival has supported local artists who live in Oklahoma and construct hand-made works of art. Almost 250 visual/craft artists attend to showcase their craft and allow you and your family to enjoy and buy unique local art. All types of art are present at the Blue Dome Arts Festival… from painting, pottery, carving, photography, jewelry, home decor, woodcraft, apparel, glass work and more! Come and see how talented our Oklahoma artists are… you’re sure to be impressed!
Fri., May 20 at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort
From grandboxoffice.com: Graham Russell & Russell Hitchcock met on May 12, 1975, the first day of rehearsals for “Jesus Christ Superstar” in Sydney, Australia; they became instant friends with their common love for The Beatles and, of course, singing. After the shows’ performances at 10:30, they would play pizza parlors, coffee bars and night clubs with just one guitar and two voices. They quickly gained a reputation for great harmonies and for original songs that Graham was constantly writing. They made a demo on a cassette of two songs, “Love and Other Bruises” and “If You Knew Me” and took it to every record company in Sydney. Everyone turned it down but one — CBS Records — who admired their unique style. They made a single in one afternoon and it shot to number one on the national charts. Air Supply was born! That same year, they opened for Rod Stewart across Australia and then throughout the U.S. and Canada playing all of the famous huge venues before Rod would take the stage. They found new fans, but did not break the U.S. market. Back in Australia they had to start again and made a record called Life Support. On this record were some treasures of songs, including “Lost in Love” which went Top 10 in Australia and somehow found its way to music industry executive Clive Davis in New York. Clive immediately signed Air Supply to Arista Records and in 1980, “Lost in Love” became the fastest selling single in the world, leaping to the top of all of the charts. Now Air Supply was on their way. The second single was “All Out of Love,” and that went up the charts even quicker. Seven top-five singles later, Air Supply at that time had equaled The Beatles’ run of consecutive top five singles. The albums Lost in Love, The One That You Love, Now & Forever, and The Greatest Hits sold in excess of 20 million copies. “Lost in Love” was named Song of the Year in 1980, and, with the other singles, sold more than 10 million copies. The trademark sound of Russell Hitchcock’s soaring tenor voice and Graham Russell’s simple yet majestic songs created a unique sound that would forever be known as Air Supply. However, it is the live shows that always hold audiences captive around the world. They were the first Western group to tour China, Taiwan, and countless other countries that before would not allow pop music across their borders. In 1983 they recorded “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All” by Jim Steinman which solidified the group as a permanent force in modern music. This song was released on The Greatest Hits album which soared past 7 million copies.
For tickets visit grandboxoffice.com.
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