Oklahoma City Concerts & Shows on wimgo

This in-depth feature is the cover story of the most recent edition of LookatOKC. A different version of the story will run Friday here on BAM’s Blog, on NewsOK and in the Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.

On the edge of normal
Eric Church has fun with surprise success following chart-topping breakout success.

In the past six months, Eric Church has learned time and again that success is a lot more fun when it comes as a surprise.

And the surprises have …

Besides providing an ideal opportunity for an amorous two-step, the song effectively sums up the Texas country singer/songwriter/guitarist’s philosophy as an independent musician.…

Happy Leap Day! Today’s featured event:

Hear Chandler singer Lauren Nichols at 10 tonight at the Wormy Dog Saloon, 311 E Sheridan. Doors open at 6 p.m.

For more information, go to www.wormydog.com.

For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.

-BAM…

Drake (AP file)

Oklahoma City Concerts & Shows on wimgo

Today’s featured event:

Hear Grammy-nominated rapper Drake at 7:30 tonight at Chesapeake Energy Arena, 100 W Reno.

Drake’s “The Club Paradise Tour” is supporting of his critically acclaimed, platinum-selling sophomore album “Take Care.” It is billed as “a sonic and visual spectacle on a scale unlike anything he has accomplished in his already legendary, critically acclaimed career.”

Joining Drake on the North American run of “The Club Paradise Tour “are special guests Kendrick Lamar, a rapidly rising young rapper who …

Madonna performs with LMFAO during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP file)

TULSA – LMFAO featuring Redfoo & The Party Rock Crew are bringing the party rock to the BOK Center, along with special guests Far East Movement, The Quest Crew, Sidney Samson & More

Still riding high off the buzz of performing with Madonna earlier this during the Super Bowl halftime show in Indianapolis, LMFAO will play June 13 …

In overwhelming response to their sold-out “Better With U Tour,” Big Time Rush announced today that they will kick off “Big Time Summer Tour,” performing in more than 50 cities across the United States and Canada, including Tulsa.

The Nickelodeon rockers, plus special guests emerging Australian pop phenomenon Cody Simpson and “X-Factor” finalist and newly signed Nickelodeon talent Rachel Crow, will play Sunday, July 15 at Tulsa’s BOK Center.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10. Prices are $25, $39.50, $49.50 and $65.

Tickets will available online …

The Oklahoma City Zoo recently welcome a new baby giraffe, Sergeant Peppers, seen here with his mom, Ellie.

Oklahoma City Community & Non-Profit on wimgo

Today’s featured event:

Take advantage today of free admission to the Oklahoma City Zoo, 2101 NE 50. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

The zoo has been offering free admission on Mondays during January and February, and this is your last day to take advantage of that special offer.

For more information, go to www.okczoo.com.

For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.

-BAM…

Oklahoma City Concerts & Shows on wimgo

Local kindie rock duo Sugar Free Allstars will headline a free concert this afternoon to celebrate its recent Grammy victory and raise awareness about a plan to renovate Stage Center and open a children’s museum at the facility.

The performance will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the band shell at Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W Reno.

The band, featuring keyboardist Chris “Boom!” Wiser and drummer Rob “Dr. Rock” Martin, contributed to “All About Bullies … Big and Small,” which …

Oklahoma City Concerts & Shows on wimgo

Today’s featured event:

Hear stand-up comedian Gabriel Iglesias at 7 tonight at the Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker.

For more information, go to www.okcciviccenter.com.

For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.

-BAM

What to do in Oklahoma on Feb. 26, 2012: Hear comic Gabriel Iglesias at the Civic Center…