Memorial Weekend is just a few short days away. Whether you plan to kick-back and relax or want to have a bit of fun, there’s something for everyone this weekend.

Big 12 Baseball Championship

Where: Bricktown Ballpark (2 South Mickey Mantle Drive, OKC)
When: Wednesday – Sunday
About: The top-8 teams will compete to see who will be crowned the Big 12 Post Season Champion and will earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Baseball Tournament.

The Verve Pipe

Where: The Marquee (222 N. Main, Tulsa)
When: Friday, 8 p.m.
About: Live musical concert with The Verve Pipe. General admission tickets are $15.

John Conlee

Where: Riverwind Casino (1544 W. State Highway 9, Norman)
When: Friday, 8 p.m.
About: Live country concert with music legend John Conlee. General admission tickets start at just $8.

Rhythm Q’s and Blues

Where: Hafer Park (1034 S. Bryant, Edmond)
When: Friday & Saturday
About: This is Edmond’s inaugural “Celebration of Rhythm, Barbeque and Blues” featuring a world-class barbeque cook-off contest officially sanctioned by the
Kansas City Barbeque Society. Also includes great musical entertainment, activities for kids, all the food and beverages you care to enjoy and a muscle car show.

Backwoods Bash

Where: Walnut Creek State Park (209 W Avenue, Prue)
When: Friday – Sunday
About: Three fun-filled days of camping and music. This family-friendly event features a diverse array of musical styles including indie rock, world music, jazz, bluegrass, and gospel as well as a full kids’ area, swimming, fishing, boating, food and drink vendors and many other activities.

Rocklahoma 2011

Where: Catch The Fever Festival Grounds (114 S Mill, Pryor)
When: Friday – Sunday
About: Bands include Whitesnake, Skillet, Staind, Motley Crue, Poison, Papa Roach and many others.

Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Rodeo

Where: Will Rogers Stampede Arena (E Blue Starr Drive, Claremore)
When: Friday – Sunday
About: The rodeo includes bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, steer wrestling, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and more

Celebration of Freedom

Where: Downtown Hobart (507 S Main, Hobart, OK)
When: Friday – Monday
About: Event includes a Patriot Parade, concert, arts on the square, crafters, performing artists, street dance, food and drink vendors, motorcycle poker run, softball and fishing tournament and much more.

5^th Annual Music & Mayhem Festival

Where: Eufaula Cove Amphitheater
When: Saturday, 4:15 p.m.
About: See country star Gary Allan, along with the Randy Rogers Band and Jason Boland and the Stragglers. General admission tickets start at just $23.

Bethany 66 Festival

Where: Route 66 (between Asbury and College, Bethany)
When: Saturday, 11: a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
About: The festival includes a classic car show and sidewalk sale and closes with a concert by Mountain Smoke in Cantrell Hall on the SNU campus at 6:00 p.m.

Bigheart Day

Where: Downtown Main (Barnsdall, OK)
When: Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
About: This family event includes a fishing derby, games, arts and crafts, vendor booths, live music, fireworks and a parade.

Bricktown Brawlers vs. West Texas Roughnecks

Where: Cox Convention Center (1 Myriad Gardens, OKC)
When: Saturday, 7 p.m.
About: Indoor Football game with the Bricktown Brawlers and West Texas Roughnecks. Tickets start at $15.

Ham Jam Festival

Where: Bow Safari Route (1 Box 820, Coalgate, OK)
When: Saturday
About: Event includes a live concert Saturday night, BBQ, kids events, Traders Market and a Fetch & Fish Tank. Enter the Hog Dog Tournament, the 3D Archery Tournament and/or the Tree Stand Hog Hunt Tournament!

Memorial Day Weekend Festival

Where: Carlton Landing at Lake Eufaula
When: Saturday 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
About: The local VFW Post 8798 will raise the first flag at the new Pavilion Park. A sanctioned Regional Chili Cook-off will be one of the main attractions of the day. Also includes jump tents, face painting and local volunteers who will help the younger guests construct, decorate and fly their very own kite.

Okie Flyers Fly-In

Where: Claremore Regional Airport (19502 E Rogers Post, Claremore)
When: Saturday,  11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
About: Pilots from surrounding states will converge on Claremore for a pilot’s luncheon, the chance to show off their planes and to view presentations of various aircraft from the region.

Pioneer Day

Where: Watonga Main Street (100 E Main, Watonga)
When: Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
About: Pioneer Day features horseshoe pitching contests, cow chip throwing contests, live music and food vendors as well as a parade honoring pioneer families and businesses in town, American Indian dancers, clowns, horses and much more.

Route 66 Cruise Night

Where: Waylan’s Ku-Ku Drive-In (915 N Main, Miami)
When: Saturday, 6 p.m.
About: Live music, door prizes, dash plaques, games, family fun and much more make this an exciting regional event.

ACRA National Championship

Where: Chesapeake Boathouse (725 S Lincoln Blvd., OKC)
When: Saturday & Sunday
About: One of the largest intercollegiate rowing championships in the world, the ACRA National Championship is a two-day racing event that features 2,000 meter sweep and sculling races. Watch as top collegiate club rowers from across the nation compete for national championship titles.

Boley Rodeo and BBQ Festival

Where: Historical Park Main Street (Boley, OK)
When: Saturday & Sunday
About: This event includes a BBQ festival, parade, rodeo, R&B concert, and more.

Chuck Wagon Gathering and Children’s Cowboy Festival

Where: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (1700 NE 63, OKC)
When: Saturday & Sunday
About: Chosen by the American Bus Association in 2004 as one of the Top 100 Events in North America, this exciting event attracts more than 10,000 people. This event includes mouth-watering campfire cooked foods, children’s activities, Western stage entertainment and stagecoach and pony rides.

Edmond Jazz and Blues Festival
Where: Stephenson Park (4th & Littler, Edmond)
When: Saturday & Sunday
About: Live Jazz & Blues bands performing the entire festival to honor our Veterans. Also includes great food, drink and entertainment for the entire family. FREE ADMISSION!

Oklahoma Renaissance Festival

Where: Castle of Muskogee
When: Saturday – Monday
About: Step back in time to days of old with King Henry VIII, Queen Margaret of Scotland, the Royal Court, jousters, jesters, jugglers, magicians, musicians and minstrels. Delight your taste buds with the wonderful and unique foods of the day. Browse through the more than 100 handcrafted booths with one of a kind items. Admission is $14.95.

Paseo Arts Festival 2011

Where: Paseo District (3022 Paseo, OKC)
When: Saturday – Monday
About: A showcase for the original works of visual artists selected by jury, along with performance art and live music. The festival is held in the historic Paseo Arts District.

Memorial Day at the Races!

Where: Remington Park Racing and Casino (1 Remington Place, OKC)
When: Monday, 1:30pm- 5:00pm
About: Activities for the whole family out on the plaza: $1.00 hot dogs, beer, soft drinks, racing programs, live music on the plaza in-between the races. Free!

45th Infantry Division Museum: Memorial Day Ceremony

Where: 45^th Infantry Division Museum (2145 NE 36, OKC)
When: Monday, 10 a.m.
About: The ceremony pays tribute to the men and women who have served in our Nations Armed Forces and honors those who have paid the ultimate price in service to their country. The event includes a helicopter flyover, massing of the colors, patriotic music and distinguished guest speakers.

Did I forget something? Email me at Wendy@Wimgo.com

Happy Memorial Day!
-Wendy with Wimgo

As I said in my other post…I’m super excited this week because college football kicks off! I’m a huge fan and I’ll be wearing my crimson and cream on Saturday. But for those of you that aren’t as dedicated as I am, here’s a list of other events you might want to check out.

If you haven’t been to a Drillers game this season, you still have a few chances to cheer them on. The team is home at ONEOK Field now through Friday and tickets start at just $5. Also, check out The August Wilson Project at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center this Thursday, country singer Tanya Tucker at River Spirit Casino and STS9 and Ghostland Observatory at the River Parks Amphitheater this Friday night.

Don’t miss John Mayer at the BOK Center this Friday night with Owl City. Tickets for the concert are still available and start at $37. Also, The Kottonmouth Kings and Samantha Crain are both at Cain’s Ballroom this week. Tickets for these shows are $26 and $13 and are available online.

Horror is heading to Tulsa this Labor Day weekend with the Oklahoma Horror Film Festival & Convention. Don’t miss the spook-fest this Friday through Sunday at Spirit Bank Event Center.

And, for the pièce de résistance: College Football! Cheer on the Sooners when they host Utah State in Norman or the Cowboys in Stillwater as they take on the Washington State Cougars.

Have fun and enjoy the remainder of summer!
-Wendy with wimgo

I am beyond excited. College football starts this week! Anyone else as excited as I am? Moving on… if you’re not a football fan there are plenty of other events you won’t want to miss this week. Check it out and let me know what you’ve got planned.

Okay, there’s still time to catch an Oklahoma City RedHawks game this season at the Bricktown Ballpark. The team is home now through Monday, September 6 and tickets start at just $7. Can’t beat that for affordable family fun!

Seems every week has a good dose of live music and this week is no exception. Don’t miss Fireworks, The Swellers, Man Overboard and others at the Conservatory on Wednesday, The Non at Opolis in Norman, Samantha Crain at The Blue Door, Paul Eason and Whiskey Roadshow at the Wormy Dog Saloon and Smokey Robinson at Lucky Star Casino.

If you want to unwind after a long day at the office, be sure to go to the Oklahoma City Museum of Art on Thursday evenings for Cocktails on the Skyline Roof Terrace. Also, September is College Month at the OKC Museum of Art where college students get free admission all month long.

The 32^nd Annual Arts Festival Oklahoma is this Saturday through Monday at Oklahoma City Community College. Here you can view and purchase original artwork and handicrafts, listen to live performances, and sample a diverse selection of foods. Another event for your calendar is the Buchanan Vintage Flea Market at State Fair Park.

It’s Labor Day weekend! Hope you get to enjoy some time off. A lot of museums are offering free admission to military and family this weekend, including the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art and the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History.

And for the Grand Finale: COLLEGE FOOTBALL! This Saturday, cheer on the Sooners when they host Utah State in Norman or the Cowboys in Stillwater as they take on the Washington State Cougars.

Have fun!
-Wendy with wimgo

First of all I just want to say I hope and your family were safe in yesterdays crazy, stormy weather. Oklahoma weather is wild!

Now, I hope the weather for the rest of the week is nice so you can enjoy some or all of these events happening around Oklahoma City.

The 6^th Annual Wormy Dog Spring Jam is this Saturday night with bands No Justice, Reckless Kelly and Mama Sweet. Tickets are just $10 and are available online or at the door.

Check out the Bikes and Bricks Street party this Saturday in Bricktown. This event is free and open to the public and features lots of great live music, food and biker activities.

Go see Top Girls or The Three B’s at the Civic Center Music Hall this Friday or Saturday and Styx along with Foreigner and Kansas will be at the Zoo Amphitheater this Friday night. Tickets for all of these events are available online or at the door.

Check out ARTini this Saturday at the Oklahoma City Famer’s Market. This fundraising event for Allied Arts includes live music, an art auction and a martini tasting. For your chance to win 2 tickets to the event, comment here.

Also, check out the 2nd Friday Circuit of Art in Norman and Live on the Plaza in Oklahoma City’s Plaza District on Friday. And for your sports fix, check out the Big12 Softball Championship at the ASA Hall of Fame Stadium or cheer on the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz when they host Spokane this Sunday at the Cox Convention Center.

Have fun!
-Wendy with wimgo

Lots to do this week in Tulsa….I hope you’re ready!

Legendary musician Hank Williams Jr. (aka Bocephus) will be at the BOK Center this Friday night. Tickets are just $27 to see Williams, along with Jamey Johnson, and their Rowdy Friends Tour. Sounds like a good time to me!

At first the name of this event is a major turn off…you’ll see why. But after further research I learned that “Twelve Angry Men” is a drama about a jury that’s forced to reconsider its initial decision because of one dissenter who sows a seed of doubt. I have to admit it doesn’t sound half bad! Also, check out Buffalo Gallery also at the Performing Arts Center this Thursday through Saturday.

Cage the Elephant will be at Cain’s Ballroom this Saturday and Bullet for My Valentine hits up Cain’s the following night. Tickets for both shows are available online or at the door.

Also, if you own a hog, you won’t want to miss the Handlebars and Hot Rods event at the Spiritbank Event Center on Friday and Saturday.

Do you bleed orange? Or crimson? Cheer on your favorite team this Friday at ONEOK field when the Cowboys and the Sooners face each other for Bedlam Baseball! BOOMER!

Enjoy your week & happy Cinco de Mayo!
-Wendy with wimgo

May is finally here and it brings with it food, fun and fantasy. Have a great week and let me know what events you are going to attend.

I’ve been to a Cirque performance and it was simply amazing, so don’t miss your chance to see Cirque Dreams Illumination this Tuesday through Sunday at the Civic Center Music Hall. This action packed show is set in a fantastical cityscape of dimension and special effects and tickets start at just $16 – what a great Mother’s Day gift!

It’s time to party this Wednesday to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! There are a lot of parties to check out around the city, but a couple you won’t want to miss include the Eat Drink Fiesta at Iguana Mexican Grill and the Cinco de Mayo party at Citywalk in Bricktown.

This Friday is the first outdoor concert of the summer at the Zoo Amphitheater and it’s a doozy. KATTFEST, featuring bands Three Days Grace, Papa Roach, and Puddle of Mudd, is this Friday night and tickets can be purchased online starting at just $42.

If you know me well you know I’m an OU Sooner fan – so I can’t wait to cheer on the guys this weeked at the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark for some Bedlam Baseball! Tickets are available online. Also, cheer on everyone’s favorite arena football team, the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz, when they host Bossier-Shreveport this Saturday at the Cox Convention Center.

Have a great week!
-Wendy with wimgo

Who’s out of school or off work this week due to Spring Break? Consider yourselves lucky, my friends. I’m working all week and part of my job is to present you with fun events all week long in and around Oklahoma City…so here I go:

This Wednesday is St. Patrick’s Day and ask you know, you better wear green! Also, make sure to check out the events around Oklahoma City, including the 19^th Annual Bricktown Block Party which is an all-age event with free admission. For other related events, search St. Patrick’s Day at wimgo.com.

March Madness is finally here and the Ford Center is the place to catch NCAA basketball. Unfortunately, no Oklahoma teams are playing at the Ford Center, but Kansas and Kansas State will represent the Big 12.

Don’t miss country star Gary Allan this Saturday at Riverwind Casino. Tickets are available for $52. Also, make sure to hit up the Wormy Dog Saloon in Bricktown all week for live music including Keegan Reed, Cory Morrow, and Micky and the Motorcars.

Other events to check out include Rhapsody in Blue this Saturday at the Civic Center Music Hall, the R.K. Gun Show at the Travel & Transportation Building this Saturday and Sunday and the Super Liquidation Sale at Oklahoma Expo Hall this Friday and Saturday.

The Black Eyed Peas, along with LMFAO and Ludacris will be at the BOK Center this Saturday. Follow wimgo on Twitter and look for details on how you could win two tickets to the show.

Have a great week!
-Wendy with wimgo

As I’ve previously and proudly disclosed, I’m from the country. To compliment my country upbringing, my parents listened to a lot of country music. Which, of course, meant that I listened to a lot of country music. So it’s no wonder I was excited to hear that Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan will be at Firelake Grand Casino this Friday night. Tickets are only $15 and are on sale now.

Okay, perhaps you’re not excited about Lorrie & Pam, so here are some other events for you to check out:

The Oklahoma City Auto Show Wednesday through Sunday at State Fair Park. This show is the biggest and best auto show in Oklahoma.

The talented John Mayer in concert this Friday night at Ford Center

The Oklahoma City Philharmonic presentation, “Music from the Movies”, this Friday and Saturday at the Civic Center Music Hall

NEEDTOBREATHE, along with Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers, at Diamond Ballroom on Friday night

Red Tie Night this Saturday at the Cox Convention Center

OU vs. Texas A & M (men’s basketball) on Saturday at the Lloyd Noble Center

Bedlam women’s basketball on Sunday at the Lloyd Noble Center

 Find details & other events in Oklahoma at wimgo.com.

 Have a great week!
-Wendy with wimgo