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Friday, Jan. 25-Saturday, Jan.26

As film festivals go, the world may pay more attention to Cannes and Sundance, but Duncan’s Trail Dance Film Festival has become one of the industry’s brightest spots for new films and entertainment, not just in the southwest, but in the world. The 2013 Trail Dance Film Festival is set to shine again with nearly 100 independent films scheduled for screening at the annual event. Festival goers can spend all of Friday and Saturday (Jan. 25-26) watching comedies, dramas, thrillers, shorts and feature-length films at the Simmons Center, 800 Chisholm Trail Park, and at the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center, 1000 Chisholm Trail Parkway, both venues in Duncan. Those in the industry (or working to get there) can network and learn about film production and distribution. The weekend filled with film and musical entertainment closes with the Golden Drover Awards and the after party. Passes to the festival are $7 to see one film (or two hours). Passes for Friday are $20, while Saturday passes are $25. The weekend pass, $40, gets you in to all the films and events. For details, go to www.traildancefilmfestival.com.

Monday, Jan. 28 – Sunday, Feb. 3

This time of year, the pleasure of a nice, warm day out on the water is often limited to one’s own imagination. But there’s good news for all of the boat and water lovers of Oklahoma. The 57th annual Tulsa Boat, Sport & Travel Show will take place this upcoming week in the Exchange Center of the Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St. In addition to the various boats and other recreational vehicles that will be featured in this event, there will be a plethora of entertainment and even some celebrity sightings. Phil and Bob Soven, stars of the MTV reality series WakeBrothers, and Skipper Bivins and Trent Jackson of Animal Planet’s TV series Hillbilly Handfishin’ will make guest appearances. The first day of the show on Monday, Jan. 28, will take place from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, the event will last from noon to 9 p.m. Hours on Saturday, Feb. 2, are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. On the final show day hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets are $20 for Monday’s preview night, but $10 for adults Tuesday-Sunday. Children 12 and under are admitted free. For more, visit tulsaboatshow.com.
 

Friday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m.

Whether or not Cody Canada’s name is stamped on the cover of the band’s new album, Adventus, music fans know a good thing when they hear it. Starting life as Cody Canada & the Departed, the band made an easy entrance onto the scene nearly two years ago with a red dirt album that placed the band into good standing with those who knew Canada from his Cross Canadian Ragweed Days. This is Indian Land was pure Okie heaven with a heavy helping of cowboy country. Adventus, however, takes the band, now known as simply The Departed, in the direction of rock. And, yes, Canada is still heading the crew. Hear the band at Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main St., Tulsa, when its plays a 7 p.m. show on Friday, Jan. 25. Tickets are $12 to $22, available at www.cainsballroom.com.
 

Opens Wednesday, Jan. 30

The Green Collection contains some of the most rare artifacts and documents from early periods of the Jewish, Roman Catholic and Protestant faiths. Beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday (Jan. 30), a segment of texts and objects from the ever-growing collection will go on exhibit at Mabee Center, 7777 S. Lewis Ave. Titled Sacra Pagina, or The Sacred Page, the free exhibit of 50 pieces runs through only Feb. 2. On opening day, Jerry Pattengale, executive director of the Green Scholars Initiative, will lecture on biblical manuscripts and related history from 11:15 a.m.-noon. The Green Collection, which numbers more than 40,000 and is considered the largest in private hands, is named for the Oklahoma City family and founders of Hobby Lobby craft stores. For more about Sacra Pagina, go to www.mabeecenter.com.
 

Friday, Jan. 25 – Saturday, Jan. 26

Although Michael Jackson passed away nearly four years ago, the iconic King of Pop’s ageless music will be alive and vibrant this week. On Jan. 25-26, the Oklahoma Philharmonic will present The Music of Michael Jackson in the Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre inside the Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave. The event will feature a slew of Jackson’s hit songs, performed by Las Vegas and musical star James Delisco. While Jackson’s style, grace and originality could never be duplicated, fans agree that Delisco is a worthy imitator. Ultimately, you be the judge. The show will begin at 8 p.m. both nights, and tickets for the event are $15-$65. To purchase tickets, visit www.myticketoffice.com.
 

Opens Thursday, Jan. 24

Once upon a time artists despaired over the images captured by cameras. A permanent and realistic mirror image, photography soon found its own place in the creative world while portraiture and painting discovered another vision. The twain met in a bold way in the mid-20th century with the photorealism movement. Artists painted super real images from photographs to the delight of the curious beholder in all of its superb detail. The Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, exhibits the work of Robert Bechtle, Richard Estes, Don Eddy, Ralph Goings and many others from Jan. 24-April 21. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, excepting Thursday (10 a.m.-9 p.m.) and Sunday (noon-5 p.m.). Visit www.okcmoa.com for a schedule of events related to this exhibit throughout its run.

Saturday, Jan. 26-Sunday, Jan. 27

What do you get when you mix indoor heating and comfortable seating with hundreds of motorcycles whizzing through a rugged terrain? Answer: This year’s AMSOIL Arenacross. This high-octane sporting event will take place Saturday and Sunday (Jan. 26-27) at the BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave., giving way to more than 200 Arenacross racers competing for one of the illustrious 32 qualifying spots in the next round. Racing begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and at noon on Sunday. Tickets are $22 to $32, available at www.bokcenter.com.
 

Saturday, Jan. 26, at 7:30 p.m.

Considered by many (including other musicians) as one of the finest guitarists playing today, Frank Vignola has his feet planted in jazz guitar. Yet, for someone who has played with Ringo Starr, Donald Fagen, Wynton Marsalis, Tommy Emmanuel and Madonna, he can sure tackle the classics (Rimsky-Korsakov, Beethoven) unlike any other before – and with a playfulness that makes watching him surprisingly uplifting. The Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust brings Vignola to the John H. Williams Theatre of the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 E. Second St. Show is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. Tickets are $28, available at www.myticketoffice.com.
 

Friday, Jan 25. – Sunday Jan. 27

Looking forward to the green, luscious garden life of spring? Look no further. The annual Green Country Home and Garden Show will take place this weekend in the Exchange Center at the Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St. The event will showcase more than 100 exhibitors and host a number of hourly seminars on various home and gardening topics.  Times and dates for this event are noon-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26; and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27. Admission is free for children age 12 and under. Tickets for adults are $5 each. For more, check out www.exposquare.com.