Opens Wednesday, Oct. 8

A classic whodunit with a decidedly BBC twist, An Inspector Calls centers on the mysterious death of a young girl and the ensuing investigation. Featuring a celebrated cast of Oklahoma City stage veterans, including Jonathan Beck Reed as the leading man, the production promises a shocking ending. The production opens Wednesday, Oct. 8 and running through Saturday, Oct. 25 at Lyric Theatre on the Plaza, 1727 N.W. 16th St., Oklahoma City. Buy tickets early, or risk a sell-out: $40 at the box office or online at www.lyrictheatreokc.com.

Friday, Oct. 10, and Saturday, Oct. 11

Two great artistic undertakings come together under one show this weekend at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Cowboy Crossings brings together works in the Cowboy Artists of America 49th Annual Sale & Exhibition with creations from the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association 16th Annual Exhibition & Sale. The CAA show features paintings, sculpture and more by contemporary artists. Working in a range of subjects and media, the artists are among the best in the Western art genre. The TCAA features stunning leatherwork, metalwork and more that goes into making more than just beautiful saddles, bridles, spurs, bags and other Western items and tack. The works are art themselves. Both shows will continue to run as exhibitions through Jan. 4. Cowboy Crossings opening weekend, however, will include plenty of extra activities, including a dinner and concert with Waden Bowen and the Lower 40. The museum is located at 1700 N.E. 63rd St. in Oklahoma City. For more, visit www.nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Saturday, Oct. 11.

What goes around come around – especially vinyl. Record collectors and vendors meet again for Vinyl Fest 2014, the second annual gathering for enthusiasts of music classic and current. The event takes place from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at VFW Post 577, 1109 E. Sixth St., in Tulsa. Not only is Vinyl Fest a chance for fans of the classic recording format to talk music and collecting, the event also supports a good cause. Proceeds from sales in the Vinyl for Vets section go to the VFW post and its support of veterans. Admission is $5. Go to www.vinylfest.org for more information and details about live music booked for the pre-party event and music after the sale in the VFW’s Centennial Lounge.

Sunday, Oct. 12

Legendary group The Coasters will perform in Smokey Joe’s Cafe, a tribute to songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who wrote popular classics together for more than 60 years. Rock ‘n roll hits like “Hound Dog,” “Stand By Me,” “Yakety Yak” and “Love Potion #9” will be performed, along with more of Leiber and Stoller’s hits, which span generations and genres. Smokey Joe’s Café, the longest running musical revue in Broadway history, will begin rockin’ the stage at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center, 701 S. Main St., in Broken Arrow. Tickets for the one-night-only performance are $20-$60, available online at www.brokenarrowpac.com

Saturday, Oct. 11-Saturday, Oct. 18

Horse shows are nothing new to Oklahomans, but when the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show trots into Oklahoma City this weekend, spectators will have the opportunity to see the best that this all-American breed has to offer. Morgan horses are one of the first equine breeds to be established in America and is the oldest still bred. The versatile breed is just as comfortable performing at events as it is working on ranches or farms, and the Grand National & World Championship show is the perfect opportunity for the majestic creatures to shine. Oklahoma State Fair Park, 3001 General Pershing Blvd., in Oklahoma City will host this year’s event. For more information, visit www.morgangrandnational.com.

Opens Friday, Oct. 10

It’s a safe bet that most people know the story of Wait Until Dark because of the 1967 film classic starring Audrey Hepburn as a blind woman tormented by confidence men and criminals convinced she is sitting on a fortune. But not everyone remembers that the story first saw life as a play by Frederick Knott in 1966. And now, American Theatre Company goes another step by setting this thriller in 1944 for a noir-ish makeover. The company opens Wait Until Dark at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 E. Second St., in downtown Tulsa for a two-weekend run starting Friday, Oct. 10. The play stars Norah Sweeney as Susan and features some of ATC notable veterans. The opening night performance starts at 8 p.m. Other shows are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Oct. 12 as well as times on Oct. 16-18. Tickets are $22-$26, available at www.myticketoffice.com.