Saturday, Aug. 16

It could be so epic, except that the Battle of the Burger is about bringing people together for a good cause and good food. The fourth annual grilling cook-off features teams of cooks putting their best stackers forward to benefit the Oklahoma Sheriffs & Peace Officers Association. In addition to great burgers and pies, there will also be a Battle of the Brawn Tug-o-War between police and fire department personnel. Battle commences at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, with the opening ceremony, soon followed by tug-of-war match. Grilling begins at 11 a.m. followed by judging, the pie contest and awards. The Battle of the Burger takes place at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 614 E. Robinson St., in Norman. For more, visit www.thebattleoftheburger.com online.

Friday, Aug. 15-Saturday, Aug. 16

Names like Asteroid, Meat Hook and Smackdown inspire dread in the cowboys who would dare to ride these bulls of the PBR bull riding circuit. Bushwacker makes them sweat the most. At 1,500 lbs., the PBR World Champion Bucking Bull for 2011 and 2013 is but a spry 4 years old, but he’s on his farewell tour, the same one about to stop at the BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave., Tulsa. This PBR stop also features Oklahoma cowboys L.J. Jenkins of Porum and Ryan Dirteater of Hulbert. Shows start at 8 p.m Friday and at 7 p.m. Saturday. Tickets, $15-$100, are available at www.bokcenter.com.

Friday, Aug. 15

Michael McDonald and Toto co-headline the next big show at the Hard Rock Tulsa Hotel & Casino, 777 W. Cherokee St., in Catoosa. Formerly of the blues-rock band Doobie Brothers, McDonald is known for his smooth baritone voice. His connection to rock band Toto, which had hits in the 1980s with the songs “Rosanna” and “Africa,” goes back. The band contributed to McDonald’s 1982 debut solo album, If That’s What It Takes. McDonald also appeared on Toto’s 1986 album, Farenheit. The collaboration continues at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at the Joint, the casino’s entertainment venue. Tickets are $45, available at www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com.

Saturday, Aug. 16

The Oklahoma City Indian Clinic celebrates a milestone with a 40th Year Celebration Powwow, beginning at noon on Saturday, Aug. 16. The event takes place at Oklahoma State Fair Park, 3001 General Pershing Blvd., in Oklahoma City, and will feature gourd dancing along with dance competitions in a variety of dance styles for men and women. The grand entry starts at 7 p.m., and events are free and open to the public. For more, visit www.okcic.com.

Saturday, Aug. 16

The blues are alive, and the 11th Annual Blues Challenge will prove it. The annual competition for area blues artists and groups will be at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main St., Tulsa. Presented by the Blues Society of Tulsa, the competition will attract some of the best blues talent in the area. Tickets, $5, will be sold at the door. For a list of competing bands and a schedule, visit www.cainsballroom.com.

Saturday, Aug. 16

The IDL Ballroom in downtown Tulsa touches down in the dimension where Victorian culture meets science fiction and more. Tulsa Steampunk Fair takes place beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the club, located at 230 E. First St. The inaugural fair will feature musical act The Cog is Dead and include vendors, other entertainment and a fashion show of gears, corsets, goggles and all those accessories that pull together the steampunk look. Tickets are $15-$20. Tulsa Steampunk Fair is for ages 18 and over only. For more, go online to www.idlballroom.com.

Ends Sunday, Aug. 17

The work of weavers is showcase in another unique exhibit at 108 Contemporary. The Brady Arts District Gallery located at 108 E. Brady St., in Tulsa, will conclude its exhibition titled Warped Wefts: A Weaving Invitational on Sunday, Aug. 17. The show features textiles, clothing and other objects created by local and area weavers using traditional technique to achieve very contemporary results. Don’t miss the closing, when weavers will be onsite demonstrating their skill and works. For more, go online to www.108contemporary.org.

Monday, Aug. 18

The sounds of popular orchestral music rules the early part of a new week. LIFE Senior Services’ popular Musical Mondays concert series presents the Mike Bennett Orchestra at the Cascia Hall Performing Arts Center, 2600 S. Utica Ave. Led by jazz trombone player Bennett, the orchestra plays at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, with featured vocalist Sharon Moguin. Playing favorites from the great musical eras that saw the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, Pattie Page and more, the show is $8. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.lifeseniorservices.org.

Thursday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m.

The National Geographic Society has explored the highest peaks, the deepest valleys and the farthest reaches of the Earth. That done, it’s time to get kids in on the discovery with the National Geographic Kids Ice Cream Expedition. The expedition ice cream truck will stop in Tulsa at the Guthrie Green, 111 E. First St., at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7, to pass out free Magnolia ice cream to kids and share how to explore nature and protect it. For more information visit www.guthriegreen.com.