Opens Thursday, Sept. 10 –

An opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. will kick off Oklahoma Hall of Fame’s latest exhibition that welcomes the works of Oklahoman Bert Seabourn into its gallery. Bert Seabourn: American Expressionist will display works by the internationally known artist, who may be best known for his paintings of American Indian culture. A printmaker, sculptor and painter, Seabourn spent 23 years of his life as the graphic designer for an Oklahoma energy company before becoming a full-time artist. Through his career, he has received many awards for his work, including a Governor’s Arts Award, an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma’s Living Treasure Award and a Paseo Arts Association Lifetime Achievement Award. On Thursday, Oct. 8, from 6 to 7 p.m., Bert Seabourn will give a lecture and demonstration at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. The exhibit runs through Jan. 9. For more information, visit www.oklahomahof.com.

Friday, Sept. 11 –

United Way Campaign Kick-off – Oklahoma City 

The annual event, open to the public, features a free pancake breakfast prepared by “celebrity chefs” – some of the community’s most impactful leaders. This year’s campaign kick-off will welcome community members to Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m., and festivities will include a pancake flipping contest as well as the announcement of United Way’s 2015-16 campaign goal. The night will conclude with a free family movie under that stars. For more information, visit www.unitedwayokc.org.

Day of Caring – Tulsa

The 24th annual Day of Caring will kickoff with a free breakfast at 7 a.m. at Johnson Park, 61st and Riverside. At 8 a.m., participants will begin their community service projects. Last year, more than 5,500 volunteers completed 400 projects. This year, Day of Caring offers individuals and company teams the same opportunity to give back to their community. Projects include painting, landscaping, cleaning, light construction, reading to children, scrapbooking, taking seniors on day trips, teaching and more. Tulsa Area United Way can also help arrange a project that will help you or your team make the most impact. For more information, visit www.tauw.org.

Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 12 –

In this multimedia production by Cloud Eye Control, a Los Angeles-based group, the audience is given an opportunity to explore the nervous fear felt in the wake of natural or man-made disasters through Miwa Matreyek, Anna Oxygen and Chi-wang Tang’s interpretations. On stage, animation, music, theater, video and more media will bring audiences into Cloud Eye Controls mind and focus. The performance is free to the public as part of Living Art’s New Genre Arts Festival XXII-B, which continues to bring new works to Tulsa. Other Saturday New Genre presentations include a Mark Wittig performance at 6:15 p.m. and I’m Fine by Sarah Hill at 7 p.m., both at Living ArtSpace. From 1-4 p.m., a Cloud Eye Control Adult Workshop, Using Multi-Media in Performance, will be offered at Living ArtSpace. For more information, visit www.livingarts.org.

Saturday, Sept. 12 –

In its seventh year, this cultural festival will bring flavorful cuisine and colorful art to the Myriad Gardens Great Lawn in Oklahoma City. Attendees will indulge in authentic Turkish cuisine, performing arts, family activities and arts and crafts. Art includes traditional Turkish tile and ceramics, water marbling and calligraphy; a World Experiences Stage will boast dancers from Turkey, Mexico, Columbia, Guatemala, India and Pakistan, as well as musicians from many styles; Whirling Dervish of Rumi will perform every hour; and Tasting Experiences Tents will have authentic spreads that include doner kebab, shish kebab, lahmajoun (Turkish pizza), icli kofte (meatballs stuffed with cracked wheat), gozleme (Turkish-style waffles), manti (Turkish dumplings), baklava, sarma and more. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA player Enes Kanter will be joining the festival, and attendees can enter for a change to win an authentic basketball signed by the Thunder, as well as Kanter’s autographed jersey. The fun will last from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.turkishfestivaloklahoma.com.

Saturday, Sept. 12

Philbrook Museum of Art will host its fourth annual craft cocktail contest at Cain’s Ballroom. This year’s attendees can sample cocktails from Arnies, Andolini’s, The Chalkboard, Chimera, Elote, Fassler Hall, Hard Rock Casino, Hodges Bend, The Max Retropub, MixCo, Prhyme, Saturn Room, Sisserou’s, Tallgrass Prairie Table, The Tavern and Valkyrie as bartenders vie for votes. While guests will vote for the “People’s Choice” winner, a panel of judges, including journalist and mixology expert Robert O. Simonson, who contributes to the New York Times, will rate drinks on appearance, complexity, taste, balance and originality. DJ Domensha will be the evening’s entertainment, and Justin Thompson Restaurant Group and Antoinette Baking Co. will provide the bites. The fun lasts from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets, $100 for Philbrook members and $125 for non-members, are available for purchase until noon on Saturday, Sept. 12, and non-member tickets will then cost $150, available at the door. For more information, visit www.philbrook.org.

Sunday, Sept. 13 –

Hideway Pizza’s free summer concert series continues its 2015 season with a September concert featuring The Bop Cats, a fun rock ‘n’ roll/be-bop band featuring Don Price, guitar and vocals; Cheryl Clay, bop kitten vocals and keyboard; Bobby Brown, saxophone and vocals; Larry York, bass and vocals; Larry Bell, keyboard and vocals, Jeris Ford, bop kitten vocals; and Richard Coffey, drums.

Because of the summer heat, the event has been pushed back to start at 7 p.m.

“We’ll be closing down Johnstone Street between Frank Phillips Boulevard and Second Street to set up the stage and the kids area, as well as a place to serve pizza and soft drinks, beer and water outside,” says Janie Harris, marketing director for Hideaway Pizza.

“The restaurant has been open now for just over a year, and we wanted to celebrate with the people of Bartlesville who have been so supportive of us. Hideaway has traditionally been known for the fun music that plays in our restaurants and what better way to celebrate than with great music?” Harris adds.

The monthly concert continues to be a crowd pleasure.

“We had a fantastic turnout for our first concert with 400-500 people, we estimate, coming out for the evening, and everyone from the tiny little kids to the grandparents were up dancing and having a great time,” she says.

For more information, visit www.hideawaypizza.com.