Saturday, June 27 –

For more than a quarter of a century, Aerosmith has defined rock and roll music. The legendary rock band has sold more than 100 million albums, received countless awards and has garnered a diehard fan base worldwide. The band’s story begins in 1970 when lead singer Steven Tyler met guitarist Joe Perry working at an ice cream parlor. Soon after, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer joined the band and they headed to Boston. There, the band was discovered by Columbia Records in 1973 and released its first album. Because of Aerosmith’s bluesy sound, it received comparisons to The Rolling Stones, and with the group’s third album, Toys in the Attic, it emerged as a leader in the rock and roll industry. Showcasing its talent for creating hard rock, Aerosmith scored big with fans and critics with hits such as “Sweet Emotion” and “Walk this Way.” For more information, visit www.choctawcasinos.com.

Wednesday, June 27 –

Enjoy family and friends for a day full of river sports, games and more. The Fourth of July-themed festival is the perfect place to spend time with family and friends and make new, amazing memories. The Stars & Stripes River Festival in Oklahoma City includes Paddle for a Cure, a race benefitting the Susan G. Komen of Central and Western Oklahoma. There will also be free family activities, including live music, exhibitors from Oklahoma City and interactive demonstrations of a variety of Olympic sports that include rowing, kayaking and running. Numerous food trucks will be on hand with sensational food to sink your teeth into. After all the festivities are finished, the festival will kick off an amazing fireworks show. For more information, visit www.boathousedistrict.org.

Sunday, June 28 –

Hideway Pizza kicks off its free summer concert series with its first of four performances in downtown Bartlesville. To help debut the series, The Fabulous Mid Life Crisis band will perform from 6 to 8:30 p.m. outside the Hideaway Pizza on Johnstone Street. 

“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 concert series will welcome Oklahoma’s own Red Dirt Rangers to the stage on July 26, and although Hideaway has not yet announced who’ll be entertaining the crowd on Aug. 23 and Sept. 13, the dates are set, so pencil them into your calendar.

“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.

For more information, visit www.hideawaypizza.com.

Thursday, June 18 – Sunday, June 21 –

The Blue Whale Comedy Festival offers a weekend of non-stop laughter with its lineup of top comedic acts in the industry. This year, comedian Michael Ian Black headlines the festival and will be joined by fellow comedians Natasha Leggero, Tulsa native Josh Fadem and many more. Leggero is well known for her stand-up as well as appearances on E!’s hit new show Inside Amy Schumer. As the festival’s headliner, Black has performed in several films and television series, including This is 40 and VH1’s I love the… series. The three-day festival also features special events that include a short-film comedy festival, after-parties and a hilarious Sunday brunch roast of Tulsa City Councilor Black Ewing. Don’t miss a hilarious weekend – a second for the festival, but the first of this scale. For more information, visit www.bluewhalecomedyfestival.com.