Great events to check out this week around OKC include:

American Idol winner and native Oklahoman, Carrie Underwood, will be at the Ford Center this Wednesday night. Don’t miss this “Entertainer of the Year”, who will be performing along with Billy Currington. Tickets can still be purchased for just $33.50. Or, if you aren’t in the mood for country music, go see Papa Roach and Skillet on Wednesday night at the Diamond Ballroom or Tony Bennett this Friday night at Riverwind Casino.

There are several events in the theater this week, including Reduxion Theatre Company’s production of Macbeth at the City Arts Center Theater, the Rocky Horror Show at Lyric on the Plaza and Dracula at the Jewel Box Theatre. Tickets prices and links can be found on wimgo.

Cheer on the OKC Thunder this Thursday night when they host the New Orleans Hornets for the final preseason game. Tickets start at $10 and tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Ford Center. The Oklahoma City Barons are also home this week on Tuesday and Friday night at the Cox Convention Center.

Ladies – this one’s for you. Don’t miss one of the biggest shopping events around, An Affair of the Heart, this Friday through Sunday at State Fair Park. Admission is only $6. Other events to check out include Built to Spill at the Diamond Ballroom on Sunday and the Bleu Edmondson CD release party at the Wormy Dog Saloon, also on Sunday.

If you’ve been wanting a pet, now is the time to get one! Don’t miss the Midnight Woofness this Friday through Sunday. In this event, the Central Oklahoma Humane Society has a goal to have 400 pets adopted in 48 hours! There will also be face painting for kids, goodies for the pets and lots of fun for the people. Go and find a new companion and help save pets’ lives!

Did I miss anyhing? Let me know & have a great week!

-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

I’m a huge fan of the Oklahoma State Fair. I love the food, the rides, the exhibits and the people watching. This year the state fair is from Thursday, September 16 to Sunday, September 26 so I thought I’d write up a list of all the fun stuff to do.

And answer me this – what’s your favorite thing about the State Fair?

First off, wanted to list kid-friendly activities at the fair: 

Disney On Ice – This event is at State Fair Arena with performances daily from September 16 through September 21. The kids will love seeing Disney characters celebrating holidays and festivals from around the world!

Rides and Games – Of course there are a ton of rides for the kids at the state fair! A few of the kid-friendly rides include:

Bear Affair
Bumble Bee
Choo Choo Charlie
Crazy Plane
Light House
Monkey Mayhem and many others

Most of the kiddie rides require the kids to be 36” tall (3 feet).

But, if your child isn’t quite tall enough for the above rides, the rides below allow anyone 30” tall to ride:

Kiddie Bumper Boats
Dune Buggies
Go-Gator
Space Age Whales

All of these rides open at noon Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. Friday through Sunday and stay open until close.

Dr. Pepper Family Fun Zone – These events are open daily. Additional fees apply.

Super Stock Car Racers – Race to the checkered flag in a mini stock car.
The Creature “Tour the Beast” – Explore a 150 foot long dinosaur!
Turbo Jump – Hook up to a bungee cord and fly 30 feet into the air!
Rock Wall – Test your skills on this 25 foot climb.
Euro Bubbles – Get zipped up in a 6 foot clear ball in water…and try to keep your balance!
Amazon Adventure – See if you can find your way through this 200 foot maze!
Gone Fish’n Slide – Slide down a 33 foot tall inflatable slide!
Jungle Gym – Fun for little kids, this allows you to crawl, slide, swing and jump.
The Pirate Museum – Love Captain Jack Sparrow? Don’t miss this mini museum filled with pirate artifacts.
Exotic Creatures Tent – Do you love snakes, 2-headed turtles and other odd creatures? Find them here!

Other kid-friendly events to check out, include:

Sea Lion Splash – 3 shows daily at 2, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. on the Bandshell Lawn. FREE with State Fair admission! See these sea lions as they charm the audience with their spell-binding personalities and comic antics.

The Ultimate Kids’ Sandbox – Open daily 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. on the Bandshell Lawn. Kids can find their inner artist while sculpting sand creations in this giant 400 sq. foot sandbox.

Bubble Madness - 3 Daily Shows at 12:30, 2:30 & 5 p.m. on the Bandshell Stage. Come pop, chase and catch bubbles of all shapes and sizes.

Kids’ Creation Station – Daily from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. in the Creative Arts Building

All About Science – 3 Daily Shows at 12:30, 4:30 & 6 p.m. in the Entertainment Plaza – Interactive show for the entire family!

Freddy Fusion Science Magic Show – 3 daily shows at 1, 3 & 7 p.m. in the Capital City Theatre in Barn 3.  Freddy Fusion uses comedy and magic to teach kids about the awesome world of science.

JUMP! The Ultimate Stunt Dog Show – 3 shows daily at 2:30 , 4:30 & 6:30 p.m. at Centennial Plaza. See Lou McCammon, a two-time World Champion Frisbee Dog Trainer and his canine crew amaze you with their stunts and jumps!

Regan the Entertainer – 3 shows daily at 1:30, 4 & 7 p.m. at the OPUBCO Pavilion. See this show that has it all, including ventriloquism, slapstick, magic, illusion, music and stand-up comedy!

Shenaniguns! Wild West Comedy Stunt Show – 3 shows daily at 2, 3:30, 5:30 & 7 p.m. at 14 Flags Plaza. See a quartet of cut-up cowboys as they fire off a laugh-a-minute load of funny one-liners, silly sight gags and crack-up cornball comedy!

OKC Thunder Girls, Rumble the Bison and the Thunder Drummers – 2 & 6 p.m. on the following days: Sept. 17, 18, 24, 25 & 26 at the OPUBCO Pavilion.

Livestock Shows – Daily livestock shows, featuring cattle, goats, sheep, rabbits, and llamas.

Hedrick’s Petting Zoo – Open daily at 10 a.m. at Centennial Plaza. Get up close and personal with your favorite exotic and domestic animal friends.

Hedrick’s Pony & Camel Rides – Open daily at 10 a.m. at Centennial Plaza. Great for both kids and adults!

The OK Kids’ Corral – Including the stick horse rodeo, dummy roping clinic or the new Sack Racin’ Stampede. Located at 14 Flags Plaza.

Sack Racin’ Stampede: Daily • 11:30, 2:30, & 5:00 p.m.
Roping Clinic: Daily • 12:00, 4:00, & 6:00 p.m.
Stick Horse Rodeo: Daily • 12:30, 3:00 & 4:30 p.m.
Li’l Wrangler Photo Op: Daily • 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Rowdy Rooster Puppet Show – 3 shows daily at 12:30, 4:30 & 6:00 p.m. in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. Check out Rowdy as he delights kids of all ages in this barnyard puppet adventure!

Honey Bee Haven – Open daily at 10 a.m. in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. See if you can identify Queen BeeAtrice and find out how beekeepers get honey from the hive.

Butterfly Boarding House – Open daily at 10 a.m. in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. See beautiful butterflies as they rest their wings.

Farmer for a Day – Open daily at 10 a.m. in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. Kids can plan a crop, water an orchard, pick apples, gather eggs and dig up potatoes. Then, it’s off to the Farmer’s Market to sell their produce! From the profit, they can then go to the General Store to buy a Fair souvenir or treat.

And much more!

Other events scheduled to appeal to more grown-up tastes include:

Concerts at the Chesapeake Energy Stage. Concerts are FREE with park admission!

Eli Young Band Thursday, September 16, 7:30 p.m.
Grand Funk Railroad Friday, September 17, 7:30 p.m.
Candy Coburn Saturday, September 18, 2:00 p.m.
The Marshall Tucker Band with Candy Coburn Saturday, September 18, 8:00 p.m.
Mitchel Musso Sunday, September 19, 3:00 p.m.
Tenth Avenue North with Addison Road & Matt Maher Monday, September 20, 7:30 p.m.
Elvis Extravaganza Tuesday, September 21, 7:30 p.m. & Wednesday, September 22, 7:30 p.m.
Colgate Country Showdown Thursday, September 23, 7:30 p.m.
MC Hammer Friday, September 24, 7:30 p.m.
Matt Morris Saturday, September 25, 8:00 p.m.
Centennial Rodeo Opry Sunday, September 26, 3:00 p.m.

The Okie Karaoke Contest – presented by Clear Channel Radio for the quest to find an Okie Karaoke Star! Meet DJ’s from your favorite local stations, including KJ103 and 101.9 The Twister, and sing your heart out for your chance to win! The event is held at Centennial Plaza.

Events at 14 Flags Plaza include:

The Wild West Showcase

The One-Armed Bandit 2 daily shows at 1 & 7 p.m. One of the most decorated acts in the world of professional rodeo, John Payne has won the PRCA’s coveted title of Specialty Act of the Year 9 times. This act is the only one like it in the world. It truly is a “must see to believe experience.”

The Trail of Tears Experience - 2 daily shows at 1 and 7 p.m. As they forge across the plains, death is inevitable for both humans and animals alike. Recapture the emotions as Blake Goode takes his Brahman Bulls on the trail.

Entertainment to the “Max” – 3 daily shows at 1, 4:30 & 7 p.m. Pistol packin’, gun spinnin’, whip cracking entertainment by one the country’s top performers, Max Reynolds has been featured on television shows and at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

Trick Ropin’ Extraordinaire – 5 daily shows at 12:30, 1, 4:15, 6:30 and 7 p.m. The Gratny Family has performed all over the Country including the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. The whole family has talent. He, his wife and daughter all trick ride.

Shenaniguns! – 4 daily shows at 2, 3:30, 5:30 & 7 p.m. Laugh ’til yer gut hurts as The Wild West goes whack-o when Sheriff Hoppalong Casually and Deputy Leon Jones strap on big iron and face off against dimwit desperadoes Bad Bob and bumbling baby brother Bubba Bob.

Plains Indian Dancers – 3 daily shows at 3, 5 & 7 p.m.Under the direction of Laura Bushyhead, the color and pageantry of Native America lives on in the daily performances by some of Oklahoma’s best dancers.

Wild West Stunt Riders – 3 daily shows at 11:30 a.m., 1 & 7 p.m. Horsemen demonstrate their equine skills through various riding techniques including trick and roman riding.

The Centennial Frontier Cloggers – 4 daily shows at 1, 4, 6 & 7 p.m. Hold on to yer hat as three Oklahoma clogging clubs, City with Just a Lil’ Country Cloggers, Cottonwood Creek Cloggers, and The Okie Stompers, combine forces to bring you the ultimate toe-tappin’ show.

Dustbowl Gypsies – 4 daily shows at 12, 1, 4 & 7 p.m. Dustbowl Gypsies have been brightening the lives of Bluegrass fans in the southwest for the past five years with their high-energy performances, tight harmonies and instrumental virtuosity.

The Saltfork Craftsmen Artists: Blacksmiths – Monday – Friday 1 – 7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. This group of Artisan Blacksmiths return for their 2nd year to enlighten fairgoers about the art and skill of blacksmithing.

Roger Abrahamson: Bowl Turner – Monday – Friday 1 – 7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. He will show you how wooden bowl turning is done on a human powered spring pole lathe, a lost art dating back thousands of years.

Historical Education Exhibits – Daily from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Discover Oklahoma history through displays of live Longhorn, horses & buffalo as well as life-size teepees and a chuck wagon camp.

Comedy Hypnotists Dale K – 2 shows daily at 2 & 5 p.m. at the Capital City Theater in Barn 3. Dale K challenges hypnosis theories, proving that it is simply the power of suggestion that consists of mind “motivation’ rather than “control”.

TNA Wrestling Live – Don’t miss this knock-out event on Thursday, September 23. Tickets are on sale now. The evening has three bouts with the Main Event, TNA World Tag Team Championship Match and TNA Knockouts Grudge Match.

Xtreme Bulls Tour and Concerts 

Bulls & Brawn featuring Josh Turner, Friday, September 24

8 Second Ride featuring Jake Owen, Saturday, September 25

Bandshell Stage featuring Oklahoma artists – Daily from 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. with local artists exhibiting their talents.

DriveOKC.com Auto Show – Open daily. Travel & Transportation Building. See the latest cars from Exhibitors including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford and others.

THE CONNECTION! in the Oklahoma Expo Hall, is host to several unique exhibits and entertaining shows:

Vineyard Marketplace Wine Garden – Open daily in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. Pay a small price to taste wines from seven of Oklahoma’s finest wineries!

The City of AGtropolis – Open daily in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. In this whimsical “City” of AGtropolis there’s always something new coming down the street, including:

The Rowdy Rooster Puppet Show
Log Cabin Hand Spinning Guild
Honey Bee Haven
Goat’s Milk Soap Making
3 Silos Cinema

All exhibits open daily at 10 a.m.

Presentations on the Green Station Platform include:

Central Oklahoma Humane Society
Chickasaw Nation Storyteller
Dr. Bob Palmer – Muralist
Fort Gibson Living History
OKC Improv
OKC Roller Derby
Oklahoma City Barons
Oklahoma History Center
Rick Fry – Muralist
Science Museum Oklahoma

Musical Performances on the Blue Station Platform in the Vineyard Marketplace include:

ACM@UCO (various groups)
Anna Lee
Bare Foot
Dust Bowl Gypsies
Jack Downs
Kylie Morgan
OK Chorale Quartets

Barnyard Birthing Center – Open daily from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. Mother Nature dictates all, but you may get lucky enough to actually see a chick hatching or the birth of a goat or pig.

Animal Surgical Suite – Monday – Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Friday – Sunday at 2 & 6:30 p.m. at Barn #3. The Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) veterinarians will perform surgeries to show the entire spaying process of a female dog!

City Arts Center – Daily at 10 a.m. Each year, teachers from schools across the state enter original artwork from students in grades K-12 for selection into the exhibition.

Creative Arts Special Events & Exhibits – The Creative Arts building at the Oklahoma State Fair features beautiful and unique handmade exhibits by Oklahoma crafters and artisans. In addition to the items on display, many different exciting events will take place every day of the Fair!

FFA & 4H Student Exhibits – Open daily at 10 a.m. Oklahoma FFA and 4H students work hard all year to get their projects ready for the Fair in hopes of winning a blue ribbon! Get out of the hot sun and check out the talents of these students.

Clydesdale Alley – Open daily in the Super Barn. Don’t miss these beautiful and behemoth horses presented by Express Clydesdales.

Canadian Rivers Old Iron Club Antique Tractor Display & Parade - See these amazingly preserved beauties on Wichita Walk between the Oklahoma Expo Hall and the Cox Pavilion. These vehicles will also be in the parade, which will take place on Wednesday, September 22 at noon.

Spirit of Oklahoma Plaza - Open Daily General Pershing Boulevard under the Big Arch

Miss Oklahoma State Fair Scholarship Pageant

Miss Oklahoma State Fair Outstanding Teen Scholarship Pageant

Oklahoma State Fair Opening & Closing Ceremonies

La Independencia de México

Oklahoma State Fair All Star Kids of the Pageant – Saturday, September 18,  10 a.m. – 1 p.m. For kids up to 17 years old! Win trophies, crowns, banners and prizes and get to ride in the Oklahoma State Fair Senior Day Parade.

59th Annual Band Day – Monday, September 20 Come watch as high school, mid-high and junior high school bands and their drum lines, drum majors and color guard teams, from across the state, compete for Cash Awards & Trophies in the 59th Annual Oklahoma State Fair_® Band Day Parade Competition!

34th Annual Senior Citizens’ Day – Wednesday, September 22, all Senior Ceitizens 55 and over will be admitted to the fair FREE this day.

6th Annual Deaf Awareness Day – Thursday, September 23 -  If you are deaf or hard of hearing, special activities abound for you this day! At designated times throughout the day, many Fair attractions and entertainment will be interpreted. These shows will be highlighted in red in the Oklahoma State Fair_®. Visitor’s Guide.

ASC Cheerleading, Dance & Pom Pon Regional Competition – Saturday, September 25 at the Bandshell Stage. Witness the most “spirited” event held at the Fair as Cheerleading, Dance and Pom Pon teams compete for the regional title and the chance to advance to the National competition!

3rd Annual Oklahoma State Fair Armwrestling Classic – Sunday, September 26 at the Bandshell Stage. Men and women can register the day of the event to enter this FREE strong-arm competition. There will be two afternoon preliminary rounds with the finals commencing at 6:00 p.m. Here’s your chance to be this year’s Fair Champion, take home a trophy, bragging rights and represent the Oklahoma State Fair in the National finals in Arizona.

Whew! That’s a whole lotta stuff to keep you busy during the next week and a half. Visit wimgo.com and search “State Fair” for details and be sure to let us know what’s to love at the 104^th Oklahoma State Fair!

-Wendy with wimgo

Info courtesy of wimgo.com and okstatefair.com.

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

Hey Tulsa! There are a lot of great events to check out this week.

First of all, if you have kids or you’re about to, check out the Just Between Friends Sale all week long at the Exchange Center at Expo Square.  This event has thousands of high quality name brand items for you and your little one.

Singer-songwriter and nine time Grammy award winner, Sheryl Crow, will be at the Brady Theater this Tuesday night. Tickets are $47.50 and can be purchased online or at the door. Also, if you would do anything for love, don’t miss Meat Loaf this Tuesday at the River Spirit Casino.

Other musical events include Oklahoma band and mmm-boppers, Hanson, at Cain’s Ballroom on Wednesday, An evening with Ween and Civil Twilight, both at Cain’s Ballroom and Rhythm on the River at the 41st Street Plaza on Friday.

If you’re downtown this weekend, be prepared for thousands of women heading to the Women of Faith Conference this Friday and Saturday at the BOK Center. Other events for your calendar include the Green Country RV & Recreation Show  at Expo Square, Cinderella at the Tulsa Spotlight Theater and Drillers baseball at ONEOK Field this Saturday and Sunday.

Have a great week!
-Wendy with wimgo

August is here and the summer is quickly drawing to an end. So – get out and have some summer fun while you can!

National Night Out is this Tuesday all around the country. This annual event is to increase awareness of crime and drug prevention in neighborhoods. Check with your home owner’s association or wimgo for neighborhood specific events. For anyone living in Oklahoma City, don’t miss the Kick-off with Mayor Mick Cornett at the Oklahoma City City Hall.

The CCM Summer Jam is this Tuesday through Friday at Rodeo Opry. Tickets start at just $12 or $6 for children. And don’t miss The Buddy Holly Story at the Civic Center Music Hall Tuesday through Saturday. Tickets start at $29 and are available online.

Concerts you won’t want to miss this week include American Idol finalist Adam Lambert this Friday night at the Coca-Cola Bricktown Events Center, Underoath at the Diamond Ballroom and Bob Dylan and His Band at the Zoo Amphitheater this Friday night.

Other events to check out this week include Cocktails on the Skyline at the Oklahoma City Museum on Thursday, Howie Mandel on Friday and Earl Thomas Conley on Saturday, both at Riverwind Casino, Okie Twist-Off at 66 Bowl, the Midwest Ink and Metal Fest and the Sunday Twilight Concert series.

And don’t forget…it’s Shark Week! A great solution for those of us wanting to stay indoors this week.

-Wendy with wimgo

One thing I love about spring is there’s never a lack of events and fun things to do. Check out these things happening around the Tulsa area this week:

This Tuesday night, go see NEEDTOBREATHE with Stephen Kellogg & Seabird at Cain’s Ballroom for $18 or Jeff Beck at the Brady Theatre for $37.50.  Also, don’t miss Blue October this Thursday night at Cain’s Ballroom, Hawk Nelson and Group 1 Crew at the The Otherside Event Center and Coheed and Cambria this Friday at Cain’s Ballroom.

Little Women, one of the most beloved American novels of all time, will be performed this Friday through Sunday at the Tulsa Spotlight Theatre. Also, go see Widespread Panic this Saturday at the BOK Center or Lisa Lampanelli at the Tulsa Convention Center also on Saturday.

Step back in time to days of old this weekend at the Oklahoma Renaissance Festival, held at the Castle of Muskogee. Delight your taste buds with the wonderful and unique food and browse through more than 100 handcrafted booths all with one of a kind items.

What will you do this week?
-Wendy with wimgo

Spring is officially here and there are a lot of events for you to enjoy this week!

If you’re like me, you have a favorite Sesame Street character and he (or she) was a big part of your childhood. Well, this is the perfect chance for you and the kids to see these characters in person this week when Sesame Street Live comes to the BOK Center this Thursday through Sunday. Tickets start at just $15 and are available online or at the box office.

Perhaps you want a bit of theater and culture this week. Look no further than the Tulsa Performing Arts Center which has great shows all week including The Elders, Oh-Daddy O, the Tulsa Symphony’s Music of France and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Tickets for all of these shows are available online.

Expo Square is the place to be this weekend for events like the 2010 AKC Nationals, the Sears Powerama and the Green Country RV and Outdoor Show. And go cheer on the Tulsa 66ers this Thursday, Friday and Sunday at the Tulsa Convention Center.

Other events to check out include Acquire the Fire at the Mabee Center this Friday and Saturday, live music at Cain’s Ballroom on Friday night and Randy Houser on Saturday night and go see The Zuit Suits on Friday night at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame.

What do you have planned?

-Wendy with wimgo

There’s live music all weekend long in the Tulsa area, including shows at the Hard Rock hotel and casino and at Cain’s Ballroom. Search “live music” at wimgo to find all the performances. Also, check out the Monster Jam this Friday and Saturday night at the BOK Center.

Saturday is full of events including the Vintage Tulsa Show and Sale at the Spiritbank Event Center and the Oklahoma Wedding Show at Expo Square. Also, the Philbrook Museum offers free admission this Saturday where you can enjoy the art and spend time together with your family. 

If you need a sports fix, cheer on the Oklahoma State Cowboys as they host Texas Tech this Saturday and head down to Norman for Men’s Bedlam basketball on Monday at the Lloyd Noble Center.

 Enjoy your weekend!
-Wendy with wimgo

I heard today that in preparation for Sunday’s U2 concert in Norman, the city has already begun re-routing traffic and clearing the streets to make way for the Irish band’s entourage and equipment. May sound extreme, but this is one of the largest acts to hit Oklahoma in quite a while and “The Claw”, U2′s stage, takes nearly a week to assemble. Obviously, this is a one-of-a-kind show and you won’t want to miss it!
 
Perhaps you didn’t purchase tickets and are kicking yourself for that very reason. Well, no worries! Wimgo is giving away 2 VIP tickets and 4 general admission tickets for the show. Just visit wimgo.com/U2  for details and to enter to win.

The winners will be chosen and contacted on Wednesday, October 14th.  
 
Good luck!
-Wendy with wimgo

Click here to read more about “The Claw”.