Best Bets for May 11-15, 2012: “Sense and Sensibility,” Song Swap, LIVE on the Plaza & St. Vincent

St. Vincent

From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.

1. Watch Reduxion Theatre’s world premiere production of “Sense and Sensibility,” a modern adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic story, at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at its Broadway Theater, 1613 N Broadway Ave. Information: www.reduxiontheatre.com.

2. NORMAN — Hear Oklahoma singer-songwriters Samantha Crain, Camille Harp, Parker Millsap and John Calvin take turns performing at a Song Swap at 9 p.m. Friday at The Opolis, 113 N Crawford. Information: www.starlightmints.com/opolis.html.

3. Dress in Oklahoma City …

Best Bets for May 4-6, 2012: Cinco de Mayo river cruise, Cowboys of Color Rodeo, “Fiddler on the Roof”

Cleo Hearn, founder of Cowboys of Color Invitational Rodeo, coming Saturday to State Fair Arena. Photo by David McDaniel, The Oklahoman Archives

A version of this story appears in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. For more events happening in Oklahoma this weekend, go to www.wimgo.com.

1. Watch the national touring production of the beloved musical “Fiddler on the Roof” at 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday at Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker. Information: (800) 869-1451 or www.celebrityattractions.com.

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Best Bets for April 27-29, 2012: Festival of the Arts, Joe Bonamassa, Red Dirt Rangers, Greg Jacobs and The Black Keys

The Red Dirt Rangers

Here are my picks for the Best Bets in entertainment happening around Oklahoma this weekend. For more options, go to www.wimgo.com.

1. Celebrate the visual, performing and culinary arts at the annual Festival of the Arts from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday in downtown Oklahoma City. Information: 270-4848 or www.artscouncilokc.com.

2. Listen to blues-rock guitarist/singer/songwriter Joe Bonamassa at 8 p.m. Sunday at Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker. Information: 297-2264 or www.myticketoffice.com.

3. Hear Oklahoma …

Best Bets for April 20-22, 2012: Record Store Day, Cake, “Wizard of Oz” and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

The Oklahoma City Ballet closes its 40th anniversary season this weekend with "The Wizard of Oz."

Here are my picks for the Best Bets happening in the Oklahoma City area this weekend, as listed in the Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.

1. Celebrate Record Store Day 2012 with live local music from Student Film, Jacob Abello, Brother Bear and more starting at 12:15 p.m. Saturday at Guestroom Records’ three locations: 3701 N Western, 25 S Oklahoma Suite 101 in Bricktown and 125 E …

Best Bets for April 13-15, 2012: Film Preservation Festival 8, Yolanda Kondonassis, “These Shining Lives,” Luke Dick & George Ensle

Yolanda Kondonassis

Here are my picks for the Best Bets in entertaining happening this weekend around the Oklahoma City area, as listed in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.

1. Watch film noir classics including “The Maltese Falcon,” “Double Indemnity” and “Sunset Boulevard” Friday-Sunday during the Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s Film Preservation Festival 8 at the Noble Theater, 415 Couch Drive. Information: 236-3100 or www.okcmoa.com.

2. EDMOND — Listen to Grammy-nominated, Norman-born harpist Yolanda Kondonassis and flutist Eugenia Zukerman 7:30 p.m. Sunday …

Best Bets for April 6-10, 2012: Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, HOPabaloo, Reckless Kelly and Carlos Mencia

Carlos Mencia

Hear are my picks for the top events happening in Oklahoma City over the next few days, as listed in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.

1. NORMAN — Laugh at comedian Carlos Mencia at 8 p.m. Saturday at Riverwind Casino, 1544 W State Highway 9. Information: 322-6464 or www.riverwind.com.

2. Listen to Texas country band Reckless Kelly at 9 p.m. Saturday the Wormy Dog Saloon, 311 E Sheridan. Doors open at 6 p.m. Information: 601-6276 or www.wormydog.com.

3. Celebrate Easter …

Best Bets for March 30-April 1, 2012: Doobie Brothers, “Spring Awakening,” “The Magic of Music” and Jason Boland & The Stragglers

Here are my picks for the top events happening in the Oklahoma City area this weekend, as listed in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.

1. NORMAN — Let your children march in a Disney costume parade and hear University of Oklahoma students perform selections from “Fantasia,” “Fantasia 2000” and more at “The Magic of Music” multimedia concert at 1:45 p.m. Sunday at Catlett Music Center, 500 W Boyd. Information: 325-4101 or www.ou.edu/fjjma.

2. Listen to Harrah native Jason Boland & The Stragglers

Best Bets for March 23-25, 2012: Alison Krauss & Union Station, “Sherlock Holmes,” Pink Martini and Shrine Circus

Pink Martini

Here are my picks for the Best Bets in entertainment happening in Oklahoma City this weekend, as listed in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.

1. Hear Grammy-winning, multi-platinum-selling bluegrass greats Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Civic Center, 201 N Walker. Information: 297-2264 or www.okcciviccenter.com.

2. Solve the mystery as Jewel Box Theatre stages “Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday …

Best Bets for March 16-18, 2012: “Stomp,” George Thoroughgood, St. Patrick’s Day Parade and “Gypsy”

George Thorogood

Here are my picks for the Best Bets for entertainer in Oklahoma this weekend, as listed in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.

1. Feel the noise when the international hit “Stomp” returns for an encore engagement at 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday at the Civic Center, 201 N Walker. Information: (800) 869-1451 or www.celebrityattractions.com.

2. Get in an Irish mood for the annual Oklahoma City St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 1 …

Best Bets for March 9-11, 2012: Canterbury Chorale’s “Experiences with Sound,” Sooner Soundwave & Money Talks, Art Walks

The Hood Internet

1.  Take part in Canterbury Chorale Society’s multi-sensory concert “Experiences with Sound,” featuring pianist Valerie Zamora, at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker. Information: 232-7464 or www.canterburyokc.com.

2. See Ghostlight Theatre Club’s production of Keith Bunin’s drama “The Credeaux Canvas” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the theater, 3110 N Walker. Information: 286-9412 or www.ghostlightokc.com.

3. Participate in Individual Artists of Oklahoma’s annual art auction/raffle Money Talks, Art Walks from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at IAO Gallery, 706 W