Gear up for lots of great event happening this week in the Tulsa area!

Check out Watermelon Slim at the Flytrap Music Hall this Wednesday night and Pixies at Brady Theater this Saturday. Also, the Rock N Rib Festival is at the BOK Center Thursday through Sunday. This four day festival features award-winning BBQ pitmasters from across the country and live music on the streets outside of the BOK Center.

Make sure to check out Macbeth and Pageant, the Musical, both at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center this week. Tickets for these events are available online or can be purchased at the box office.

This Thursday, don’t miss the 50^th Annual Tulsa Greek Festival in Downtown Tulsa. This event is Tulsa’s oldest and longest-running ethnic festival and has home cooked Greek foods, authentically costumed dance groups, jewelry for sale, and much more. Another festival you won’t want to miss is the Oklahoma Scottish Festival. This event has dancing, drinking, dog shows and of course the Scottish Games.

And, once again, the OU Sooners are home this weekend and host Air Force at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman and the Oklahoma State Cowboys take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater.

What’s on your calendar? Let me know!
-Wendy with wimgo

What a great week this will be! Here’s a bunch of exciting and fun things to check out. The only problem is deciding what to NOT do!

Check out live music at the Wormy Dog Saloon all week long including Brandon Jackson, Jessey Payne and Brandon Rhyder. Tickets for all shows are available online or at the door. Other musical acts you may want to see include Bullet for my Valentine at Diamond Ballroom, Neal McCoy at Riverwind Casino, The Black Jack Gypsys at the Conservatory and none other than Keith Sweat at Lucky Star Casino.

Don’t miss Cabaret OKC at the Civic Center Music Hall CitySpace Theater this Thursday through Sunday and Opening Night at the Civic Center on Saturday. As always, ticket links and prices can be found on wimgo.

The Route 66 Classics in the Park Car Show and Craft Fair is this Saturday in Edmond. This is great family fun for everyone and will feature over 200 classic automobiles, crafts and lots of great food.

Speaking of food, the Oklahoma State Fair starts this Thursday! Of course you can get all kinds of fried foods to try out, but don’t miss all the other great stuff the fair has to offer including, Disney on Ice and concerts by the Eli Young Band and The Marshall Tucker Band. Other great attractions include the auto show, the sea lion splash, and much more.

And, once again, the OU Sooners are home this weekend and host Air Force at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman and the Oklahoma State Cowboys take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Boone Pickens Stadium.

Have a great 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

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

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

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

This is a great week! Independence Day is Sunday and that means there are a lot of related activities you won’t want to miss. But, don’t forget about other great events happening around the metro area, including…

The Kevin Durant Basketball Camp is this Wednesday through Friday at Heritage Hall. Sign your little baller up now! Also, don’t miss the Oklahoma City Summer Classic Dog Show this Thursday through Sunday at the Cox Convention Center. The 7^th Annual show will bring in top dogs from all across the country to compete for Best in Show.

There’s a lot of great country music this week including fellow Oklahoman Blake Shelton at Firelake Grand Casino this Friday night, The Randy Rogers Band or Josh Gracin both at Riverwind Casino and the Charlie Daniels Band this Saturday at Frontier City.

The Greater Oklahoma Bluegrass Music Society Gospel Concert and Jam is this Saturday at the Oklahoma Country Western Museum Hall of Fame and go see Reefer Madness this Thursday through Saturday at the Carpenter Theater.

Now…for the really good stuff. I put together a list of some of the best Independence Day Celebrations around the metro area. Did I leave one off? Let me know in the comments and I’ll add it:

LibertyFest

Edmond, UCO Campus

This celebration has been named by CNN as one of the top 10 places to be in America on July 4th! LibertyFest has 11 events including: Car Show, KiteFest, Rodeo, Road Rally, A Taste of Edmond, Concert in the Park, Parade and much more. Finally, grab a blanket and head out to the UCO campus on Sunday for the spectacular fireworks display, which blasts off around 10 p.m.

The Bethany Centennial Freedom Festival

Bethany, SNU Campus

Event happening include: Freedom Run, Parade (10 a.m.), Classic Car Show, Musical Entertainment, Carnival Rides and Games and Fireworks that evening.

Red, White and Boom!

Bricktown

Events include: Free Patriotic Pops concert and fireworks on Saturday and RedHawks Baseball Saturday & Sunday  with Fireworks following.

Art in the Park: A Celebration of the Heartland

Moore

This two-day celebration features a variety of arts and crafts, entertainment, and food. The final day of the festival features additional activities and vendors, ending with spectacular fireworks.

Norman Day

Norman, Reaves Park

Visit the Traveling Vietnam Wall all week in Reaves Park. On Sunday, enjoy a variety of games and activities along with free watermelon, the Vietnam Veterans Recognition Ceremony and the Fireworks Spectacular.

Celebrate the 4th of July with a Free Concert and Fireworks

Riverwind Casino

Fourth of July festivities will kick off at 5 p.m., free Josh Gracin concert at 7:30 and a spectacular fireworks show at 9 p.m.

July 4th Celebration

Firelake Grand Casino

Live music begins at 8pm followed by our Fireworks Spectacular at 10pm.

There are a lot of other activities, too. Search “Independence Day” or “4th of July” at wimgo.com for all of the great events around OKC!

How will you celebrate the 4^th?
-Wendy with wimgo

Today marks the first day of summer, although it’s been incredibly hot for weeks now. Anyway, hope you have a great summer kick-off and remember, kids, to use sunscreen and drink lots of water (okay, I’m done being motherly to you all…).

Don’t miss Tool at the Ford Center on Wednesday with tickets starting at just $43. Also, The Temptations will be at Riverwind Casino this Friday night and the annual Jazz in June festival starts this Friday and runs through Sunday in venues throughout Norman.

Check out events at the Civic Center Music Hall this week including Pump Boys and Dinettes now through Saturday and Ralphie May on Thursday night. Tickets for all the shows can be purchased online or at the box office. If you’d rather watch a play under the stars, Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park will present Taming of the Shrew Thursday through Sunday at Bicentennial Park in downtown OKC.

The Wines of the West Festival is the place to be this Saturday in historic Stockyards City. As the name suggests, you’ll be able to sample some of Oklahoma’s finest wines in stores throughout the district. Also, don’t miss all of the other fun activities planned including bull riding and an evening block party concert by the Rodeo Opry.

Join me in cheering on our AFL team, the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz, this Saturday when they host Dallas at the Cox Convention Center. Other sporting events to put on your calendar include OKC RedHawks baseball on Saturday and Sunday at the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark and the Bricktown Brawl is this Friday night at the Coca-Cola Bricktown Events Center and tickets start at $35.

If you’d rather participate in sports, sign up now for the Adrian Peterson Football Camp. Now, I should point out that this event for kids only, so maybe I should have said ‘sign your kids up’. Regardless, this is a great way to get the kids some professional football training from an OU and NFL star!

Have a great week and make the most of this summer!
-Wendy with wimgo

Did the snow last Saturday mess up anyone else’s weekend? Well, it’s nearly gone now so get out and enjoy these events all week long…and cross your fingers for no more snow!

Grab the family and head out to the Shrine Circus this Thursday through Sunday at State Fair Park. Tickets are just $10 so the whole family can go see the show! Also, anyone with kids won’t want to miss Kids Fair USA on Saturday and if you’re looking for a  bargain make sure to check out the Just Between Friends Consignment Sale.

Josh Turner, country music star and all-around cutie pie, will be at Riverwind Casino on Friday night with tickets starting at just $36. Also, check out Joe Bonamassa on Friday night and Storytime: Musical Adventures on Sunday, both at the Civic Center Music Hall.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are making a push for the playoffs and have home games all week long (Monday vs. San Antonio; Wednesday vs. Houston; Friday vs. L.A.; Sunday vs. Portland). Loud City tickets are just $10 so don’t miss the chance to cheer on the home team!

Hear ye! Hear ye! Go back in time this weekend at the 34th Annual Medieval Fair in Norman’s Reaves Park. This living history fair features games and exhibits, ongoing entertainment and of course, a lot of delicious food. I will definitely have to check this one out!

What are you up to this week?

-Wendy with wimgo