Get ready! St. Patrick’s Day is only 10 short days away.

I’ve rounded up all of the St. Patrick’s Day events in the Oklahoma City area right here for you as well as some that are before and after the 17th. Know of something I’m missing? Let me know and I’ll get it added. Click on the title of each event for more information, ticket links and to ‘like’ and share it with your Facebook friends.

1. Sham-ROCK the Plaza!
Plaza District
Friday, March 11
Details: This FREE event is great for all ages! There’s lots of great live music planned and giveaways on Twitter (click here for details). Kids will love the “Pot of Gold” search and don’t miss all the wonderful shopping in the district, too!

2. 2011 Green Tie Gala
Skirvin Hotel
Saturday, March 12
6:30 – 9 p.m.
Details: Got some extra cash? Don’t miss the Green Tie Gala, which is Catholic Charities annual fundraiser. Proceeds benefit the Sanctuary Women’s Development Center. Tickets are $125.

3. Irish Dancers
Bethany Library
Saturday, March 12
2 – 3 p.m.
Details: This annual event is an all ages show where you can see the Jean Hill Irish Dancers. I admit, the picture is a little scary but I bet the event is lots o’ fun!

4. WrestleMania
Oklahoma City Arena
Sunday, March 13
3 p.m.
Details: Okay, okay, this doesn’t really have anything to do with St. Patrick’s Day. But there is a wrestler named “Celtic Warrior” so I thought he should get some St. Patty’s Day love – even though Celtic and Irish aren’t really the same thing. Anyway, tickets are $15.

5. You Are So Lucky!
Capitol Hill Library
Wednesday, March 16
2 – 4 p.m.
Details: This is an event for the kids (ages 8-12. Anyone under 8 is welcome to attend with an adult). Celebrate the holiday with stories, crafts and snacks.

6. St. Patrick’s Day Cruise
Oklahoma River
Thursday, March 17
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Details: Enjoy a 90 minute theme cruise on the Oklahoma River complete with music, appetizers and beverages. All  cruises depart from Regatta park. Interested? Book now. Theme cruises allow a minimum of 12 people. Cost is $35/person.

7.  St. Patrick’s Day Block Party
Bricktown
Thursday, March 17
12 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Details:  This annual festival is held outdoors at the corner of Sheridan and Oklahoma Avenues in Bricktown. Live music, green beer, hats, t-shirts and FREE admission. The event will take place rain or shine.

8. St. Patty’s Day Mayhem at the Market
Farmers Public Market
Thursday, March 17
Details:  This is a boxing/MMA event. If you really want to go all out, VIP tables are available for $350 (beer and food included). Don’t want to shell out your Benjamins? Individual tickets are just $15 at the door.

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9. Irish Pubs o’Plenty
Oklahoma City may be a hop, skip and 4357 miles from Dublin, but we have no shortage of pubs and other venues to celebrate the holiday.

Some pubs/restaurants you may want to check out:

Abner Ale House - Block party (11 a.m. – 2 a.m.)
Baker’s St.
Dan McGuinness (Moore)
Dan McGuinness (Edmond)
Dan O’Briens – Bands include: Big Daddy, The Stars & Drive (doors at 10 a.m.)
McNellie’s – Block party (10 a.m. – 2 a.m.; Hosty Duo performance)
O’Connell’s (Campus Corner) – St. Patty’s Day Celebration (7 a.m. – 2 a.m.; green eggs & ham, live music)
Sean Cummings Irish Restaurant & Pub
TapWerks

10. Third Friday Celtic Night
Sonder Music Dance & Art (Norman)
Friday, March 18
6:30 p.m.
Details: This is a recurring event (the name kinda gave that one away) but sounds like a ton of fun! The evening begins with Irish Square Dance Lessons. At 7:30, enjoy traditional Celtic tunes and a potluck.

11. Oklahoma City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Downtown OKC
Saturday, March 19
1 p.m.
Details: The parade begins at 5^th and Broadway and runs south on E.K. Gaylord, turns east on Sheridan and continues through Bricktown. See the usual variety of proud car clubs, antique tall bicycles, Irish dancers, llamas (llamas?!), dogs, horses, floats, clowns and much more.

12. Casinos, Casinos, Casinos
Statewide
Details: Lots of St. Patrick’s Day events at Casinos around the state.

Notable promos include:

Kickapoo Casino – Lucky Leprechaun’s Pot of Gold
Lucky Star Casino – St. Patrick’s Day $10K
Remington Park – Horseshow Pitch for the Green!
Riverwind Casino – Easton Corbin (March 18) and $40,000 Lucky Fever (all month long)

And here’s some insightful St. Patrick’s Day trivia for ya:

St. Patrick’s Day is a religious holiday celebrated internationally on March 17. It is named after Saint Patrick (c. AD 387–461), the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland.

St. Patrick’s Day originated as a Catholic holiday and became an official feast day in the early 17th century and has gradually become more of a secular celebration of Ireland’s culture.

This information was taken straight from Wikipedia, so you know it’s gotta be factual.

Happy St. Patty’s Day, everyone!

-Wendy with Wimgo

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.  If you’re looking for things to do this holiday season, you won’t be disappointed.  OKC has many events we think you’ll love.

Some fun, family events include Wimgo Holidays on the Canal through December 26^th.  All ages will enjoy a fun-filled float down the beautifully adorned Bricktown canal.  Admission is free.

Your kids will love the Devon Energy Holiday River Parade.  The Oklahoma River will light up on Saturday, December 4^th.  Enjoy free music, entertainment, a spectacular fireworks show and more than 20 boats to parade the river, decorated in holiday lights.

The Trans Siberian Orchestra will be in town on Wednesday December 1^st at the OKC Arena.  They are one of the top selling concert acts in the world with their high-powered music, lights and fireworks.  This is a show you don’t want to miss.

If you’re looking for music, Foreigner will be at the Riverwind Casino on December 2^nd and Cyndi Lauper will be in town for two nights.  You can see her December 4^th at First Council Casino and again on December 5^th at Lucky Star Casino.

Other events include the OKC Thunder vs New Orleans Monday, November 29^th; Dean Martin’s “White Christmas” at the Yellow Rose Theater through December 19^th; and the OKC Philharmonic will perform “A Very Merry Pops” at the OKC Civic Center Music Hall December 2^nd through the 4^th.

Visit wimgo.com for all event details.

Hey Oklahoma City! I’m back again with events you won’t want to miss this week.

Shrek the Musical, which is based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film, brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on stage this Tuesday through Sunday at the Civic Center Music Hall. Featuring a terrific score of 19 all-new songs, big laughs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery, Shrek the Musical is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and fun for everyone! Get tickets now starting at just $20.

This Tuesday night, Straight No Chaser, will be performing at the Rose State Performing Arts Theater. Also, don’t miss Wade Bowen this Friday night at the Wormy Dog Saloon in Bricktown and legendary country musician, Merle Haggard, will be at Firelake Grand Casino this Saturday night.

Cheer on Oklahoma City’s AHL team, the Barons, this Tuesday night when they host San Antonio and also on Friday night versus the Chicago Wolves. The games are played at the Cox Convention Center and single game tickets start at $14.

On Thursday night global comedy phenomenon, Jeff Dunham will entertain crowds at the Oklahoma City Arena. The comedian, who’s one of the top-grossing live comedy acts in the world, continues to sell-out venues for his “Identity Crisis Tour”. Tickets are available online or at the box office starting at $43.50.

The Oklahoma Sooners are home this Saturday and host Texas Tech in Norman. Cheer on the Sooners and head down to Campus Corner before the game to check out gameday live and visit the Oklahoma Lottery booth for your chance to win $5,000.

Cheer on the Oklahoma City Thunder this Friday when they host the Portland Trail Blazers and this Sunday when they host the San Antonio Spurs. Tickets to sit in Loud City start at just $10.

Have a great week!

-Wendy with wimgo

Seriously. There are a million events happening this week in the Oklahoma City area. Okay, I may be exaggerating just a teensy tiny bit, but there’s so much to do this week that I double-dog- dare you to try and do just a third of the events. Just try.

Okay, first up is a mondo dose of live music. Check out Drew Andrews and the Spectral Cities at The Conservatory on Tuesday, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists at The Opolis on Wednesday, Suicide Silence at the Diamond Ballroom on Friday night and The Toasters, The Paper Flowers and Classy San Diego at The Conservatory on Sunday. English rockers, Muse, will be at the Ford Center this Friday night (tickets are still available for $43) and don’t miss Sugarland and Little Big Town at the Zoo Amphitheater on Thursday or the Randy Rogers Band at the Wormy Dog Saloon on Saturday night for some good-ole country music. Check out wimgo for links to buy tickets.

The Oklahoma River has quickly become one of Oklahoma City’s main attractions with Olympic qualifying events and celebrations, international competitions, river cruises and more. This Wednesday celebrate the opening of the Devon Boathouse at the blū Party. The event has live entertainment, food, wine tasting and cruises down the river and proceeds benefit youth outreach and athlete development programs. Another event on the Oklahoma River is the Oklahoma Regatta Festival this Thursday through Sunday where more than 1,000 rowers from across the country will compete. The festival includes an art show, food booths, live music, a children’s area with inflatables, a wine garden, and more.

I’m a master procrastinator. I usually finish my Christmas shopping around December 23. If that sounds like you, try to make a change this year and head out to the Mistletoe Market at State Fair Park this weekend. The three-day holiday shopping extravaganza features unique merchandise from more than 100 vendors from Oklahoma and across the country. Here you can shop for clothing, gourmet foods, gifts, children’s items, jewelry and more. Now…just to find time to wrap those darn gifts!

Other events at State Fair Park include Buchanan’s Vintage Flea Market this Saturday and Sunday and the OKC Gun Show on Saturday and Sunday as well.

The weather looks nothing short of blissful this weekend, so don’t miss The Plaza District Festival this Saturday and Sunday. This annual art event highlights a wide array of local performing artists, visual artists, musicians and provides interactive art education for the community. Another festival is the Deep Deuce Music Festival on Saturday. The free public concert will feature over 10 local bands of all music genres on 2 performance stages.

Hockey fans – get excited! The Oklahoma City Barons have their home opener on Saturday at the Cox Convention Center versus the Houston Aeros. Don’t miss the chance to see the brand new team and the newly renovated Cox Convention Center. Single game tickets are just $14 and season tickets are still available. The Barons are also home on Sunday to host Chicago.

Check out August: Osage County at the Civic Center Music Hall this Saturday for $25. This play has won numerous awards including the Pulitzer Prize and was named Best Play of the Decade by Entertainment Weekly. Also, join Conductor Matt Troy and Phil the Penguin at the Civic Center Music Hall as they take the whole family on a musical journey through exotic animal kingdoms this Sunday with Safari Symphony.  And don’t miss Music, Mystery and Melody at the Civic Center on Saturday with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic.

Stretch out those muscles and put on your running shoes! This Saturday you have a chance to participate in a local amazing race called Millionaire 4 a Day. Lots of prizes are up for grabs and even if you don’t win big, the event finishes up at Iguana Mexican Grill for a concert with Aranda and food and drink from 9^th street businesses which is a pretty sweet ending to the day.

Head down to Norman for the 2nd Friday Circuit of Art this Friday night. This event is for all the art lovers out there – ride the CART around Norman for only $2 and be dropped off at all of the local galleries.

You probably know that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It seems everyone knows someone affected by this disease and we all know how important early detection is. If you want to help make a difference, don’t miss Race for the Cure this Saturday morning at the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark. Events include the Race and 1-mile Family Fun walk and a McDonald’s Kids Dash as well as a survivor ceremony.

Have a great week and let me know what’s on your agenda!

-Wendy with wimgo

Fall is officially here! I have to admit – I used to be a summer girl – but I’m very happy for the cooler weather these days. Hope you can enjoy the weather and some (or all) of these activities this week around OKC.

If you’re in the mood for some live music, check out the Diamond Ballroom. Concerts on the agenda this week include Flyleaf on Wednesday night, Thirty Seconds to Mars with Anberlin on Thursday and Bleeding Through on Friday. Additionally, don’t miss Left Foot Sally and Bleu Edmondson at the Wormy Dog Saloon, Don Williams at the Rose State Performing Arts Theater and the Back Woods Music Festival with Stoney Larue, Casey Donahew and No Justice at the Lazy J Arena (in Stillwater). In fact, I looked up ‘live music’ on wimgo and found 119 results for this week alone! Instead of listing them all – check out the entire list, here.

Oklahoma City had to suffer an entire season without hockey – and now, it’s back! That’s right, the Oklahoma City Barons season is almost ready to kick off, but before it does the team is giving fans the chance to see the team for the very first time. Don’t miss the Blue/White Intersquad Game held at the Cox Convention Center this Thursday night. The event is free and open to the public. Season ticket holders can pick up their tickets and select Barons merchandise will be available for purchase.

This may be a shocker to some of you, but I don’t really ‘get’ WWE. But I know a lot of people love it. If that’s you, don’t miss seeing your favorite SmackDown and Raw Superstars during the WWE World Tour SuperShow at the Ford Center this Friday night. Tickets are available online and start at just $24.

Head up to the original state capital for Guthrie Escape! this weekend. Come stroll among the artists, taste fine wines from featured wineries, listen to live music at the bandstand and dance in the streets at the Saturday night street dance. While you’re in Guthrie, another event to check out is the Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival at Cottonwood Flats. This event features bands from all around the world, a children’s activity tent, instrument workshops and youth contests.

Check out the Canterbury Choral Society – Mendelssohn’s Elijah on Saturday at the Civic Center Music Hall. This fiery performance tells the story of the famous prophet in the Bible, Elijah. Through the style of an oratorio, the story is told through orchestra, chorus and soloists – all representing the characters in the drama. Tickets are available starting at $20.

The Manhattan Short Film Festival is all weekend long at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.  Over 100,000 people in over 200 cities across six continents gather in cinemas, galleries, museums, and cafes for one purpose … to view and vote on the finalists’ films in the annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Don’t miss it!

Another festival you might be interested in is the Oklahoma Czech Festival. This festival is one of Oklahoma’s largest ethnic festivals and features a carnival, parade, craft booths & boutiques, music, dancing, singing, games, royalty crowning, food, and much more. The parade begins along Route 66 at 10am, while the carnival starts on Friday evening at 5pm and again on Saturday.

Check out the Diary of Anne Frank at the Poteet Theater. The show is Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are just $12 to see the play.

Okay, technically this event isn’t in Oklahoma…but it’s one that most Oklahomans are aware of – it’s OU/Texas weekend! Who’s going to cheer on the Sooners and what do you think the final score will be?

Whatever you do – hope you have an awesome week!
-Wendy with wimgo

Now that Labor Day has come and gone, I guess summer is un-officially over. Don’t fret – still lots of great events to check out this week and weekend.

In the mood for food, beer and lederhosen? Then don’t miss Oktoberfest in Choctaw this Wednesday through Saturday!  The annual event has traditional folk dancing and singing, authentic costumes and a variety of German food and beer. The event is great for families of all ages and tickets are just $3 for adults.

There’s live music all week long at the Wormy Dog Saloon with Ricky Stein, Still Breathing, Whiskey Meyers and others. Also, go see comedy’s lovable queen of mean, Lisa Lampanelli, at Firelake Grand Casino on Saturday night for just $24.

The Oklahoma Storytelling Festival is this Friday and Saturday at the SandRidge Energy Tower in downtown Oklahoma City. This event has two entertaining evening performances, a late-night session of ghost stories and professional workshops. There are also kid-friendly events and the Community Outreach Program which provides free performances to at-risk youth.

Also, be sure to attend Septemberfest at the Oklahoma History Center this Saturday with Governor Brad Henry and First Lady Kim Henry. This free festival is your opportunity to explore and experience attractions, activities, exhibits, and demonstrations and features crafts, music, storytelling, historical reenactments, face-painting, and more.

Check out “Oklahoma Red Dirt Wedding” at the Yellow Rose Theater in Moore. According to the description, “you’ll hoot, you’ll holler, your have the time of your life”. Seriously. Who wouldn’t want to attend?

The Norman Arts Council presents 2^nd Friday Circuit of Art this Friday night. The event is free and open to the public and for just $2 you can ride the CART around town (it’s like a trolley) to all of the local art galleries. Also this Friday night is Live on the Plaza in Oklahoma City’s Plaza District.

Are you ready for some football?! Oklahoma State is home again this Saturday to host Troy and the OU Sooners have a tough battle against Florida State this Saturday in Norman. If you do get down to Norman, make sure to swing by Campus Corner and check the Oklahoma Lottery trailer for your chance to win $5,000!

Have fun!
Wendy with wimgo

There are a lot of great events to check out this week around Oklahoma City, including an abundance of live music.

First of all, if you have kids or are about to, check out the Just Between Friends Sale all week long at State Fair Park. This event has thousands of high quality name brand items for you and your little one(s). Admission is $2 on Monday and is free the rest of the week.

Also, this Friday and Saturday, don’t miss the Oklahoma County Free Fair at State Fair Arena. Other events at State Fair Park include The Gypsyville Market & Crafts Show on Saturday and the Grand American Arms Show Saturday and Sunday.

If you’re strolling around Bricktown this Thursday night, check out the free concert at United Way Plaza. Other musical events to check out include the Randy Rogers Band at the Wormy Dog Saloon on Thursday, Bret Michaels at Firelake Grand Casino, the Turnpike Troubadours at the Wormy Dog Saloon and Arms of the Sun at the Diamond Ballroom on Saturday.

Don’t miss the BB King Blues Fest at the Zoo Amphitheater this Friday featuring the talents of BB King, Al Green and Buddy Guy. Tickets are $37.50 and can be purchased online or at the gate. Also, Allied Arts has teamed up with Red Bull to bring the national “Art of Can” exhibit to Oklahoma for the first time.  Check it out this Friday with an all you can eat, all you can drink Red Bull event displaying work inspired by or created with the iconic Red Bull can.

What will you do?
-Wendy with wimgo

Hello Oklahoma City! Lots of boot scootin’ events to check out this week and weekend around the four-oh-five.

First off, Charlie Robinson and Reckless Kelly will both be at the Wormy Dog Saloon this Friday and Saturday night. Also, check out country legend Charley Pride at Riverwind Casino this Saturday night and one of the greatest country duos of all time, *Brooks and Dunn, will be at the Ford Center this Friday night for their Last Rodeo Tour. Also, don’t miss up-and-coming country band Gloriana this Saturday at Frontier City.

Okay, if the country scene isn’t for you then check out the Zoo Amphitheater for the Carnival of Madness on Friday night. This show will have numerous bands including Shinedown, Chevelle and Puddle of Mudd and tickets start at just $37.50. Also at the Zoo Amp this Saturday night is Heart along with Cinderella and tickets for this show are $37.50 as well.

Bricktown is also hoppin’ this weekend! Cheer on the RedHawks now through Friday at the Bricktown Ballpark and don’t miss the Bricktown Unplugged Music Festival this weekend at JJs Alley. This three day event has non-stop live music with the likes of Scott Keeton, Ali Harter, Aaron Newman and many more. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Also downtown this weekend is the Sunday Twilight Concert Series hosted by the Oklahoma City Arts Council.

Other events you won’t want to miss include the Second Annual Improv Festival, the Red River Hunting and Fishing Expo, Reasons to be Pretty at the Ghostlight Theatre, and the Gun, Knife and Outdoor Equipment Show at State Fair Park.

What’s on your calendar?

-Wendy with wimgo

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Brooks & Dunn, Carnival of Madness this Weekend in OKC

Lots to do this weekend around Oklahoma City this week! What’s on your agenda?

This is so great for the family – head out to the Oklahoma City Zoo for Way Back Wednesday. Admission is only $1 (Wednesday only), so take the kids out to see our city’s beautiful zoo. Also, don’t miss Lower Bricktown Live every  Thursday night, which features a local band at United Way Plaza, just north of Harkins Theater.

Be sure to attend 2nd Friday Circuit of Art in Norman, which is a great way to see all of the art galleries and ride the CART for only $2. Another fun event this Friday night is Live on the Plaza in Oklahoma City’s Plaza District. Also, the Midnight Streak is this Saturday night at State Fair Park where you can run for a good cause, the City Arts Center.

This Friday, Dr. Pants will be performing at VZD’s and don’t miss Train at Riverwind Casino. If you’re looking for another dose of live music, be sure to check out Mayhem Fest at the Zoo Amphitheater this Saturday, featuring Korn and Rob Zombie. Tickets are available for $42.

Also, mark your calendars for next Monday (August 16) when Norah Jones is in concert at the Civic Center Music Hall.

Have fun!
-Wendy with wimgo

Although I’m a self-proclaimed summer girl, I have to admit I’m slightly looking forward to fall and the cooler temperatures. But, as long as summer is here, you might as well get out and enjoy it!

First up, the Oklahoma City RedHawks are home this Tuesday through Friday at the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark. Tickets for the games start at only $7 so take the whole family out to the ballpark! Also, don’t miss the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz when they host their biggest rival, the Tulsa Talons, this Friday night at the Cox Convention Center. This is the last home game of the regular season so don’t miss your chance to cheer on the home team.

Check out Way Back Wednesday at the Oklahoma City Zoo. On this day, admission is only $1. That’s right – $1! Also don’t miss the Bricktown Reggaefest is this Friday and Saturday and this event is free and open to the public and will have a lot of great live music.

If you know the words that follow “Do a little dance…make a little love…” then you won’t want to miss KC & The Sunshine Band this Friday night at Firelake Grand Casino. Also, check out the Bandwagon Blues Festival at The Hidden Castle in Norman on Saturday and Sunday.

Also, make sure to go see Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park and their production, “The Comedy of Errors” and don’t miss Big Tony is Dead at the Yellow Rose Theater. To get your fair share of laughs, be sure to go see OKC Improv at the Ghostlight Theatre Club.

Have a great week!
-Wendy with wimgo