COMMUNITY A JAM-PACKED SCHEDULE

Community events are around every corner.

Then and Now: The Collection at Twenty incorporates a unique design, featuring five decades of glass and painting and tells a comprehensive story of Chihuly’s groundbreaking career. okcmoa.com

Sports

OKC DODGERS BASE-

BALL June 1-4, 13-18, 20-25

Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark Enjoy the Dodgers as they play at home. milb.com/ oklahoma-city

WOMEN’S COLLEGE

WORLD SERIES

June

1-9 Hall of Fame Stadium See the best collegiate softball teams compete for top prizes. ncaa.com

OQHA REDBUD SPECTACU-

LAR HORSE SHOW

June

1-11 OKC Fairgrounds See a variety of horses compete for top prizes. okcfairgrounds. com

2023 NATIONAL REINING

HORSE ASSOCIATION

DERBY June 14-25 OKC Fairgrounds You won’t want to miss this exciting equine event. okcfairgrounds.com

STARS & STRIPES

REGATTA June 24 Boathouse District Start your Fourth of July celebrations off early by enjoying a mix of outdoor activities and racing during the Stars & Stripes Regatta in Oklahoma City’s Boathouse District. riversportokc.org

NATIONAL & YOUTH WORLD APPALOOSA

HORSE SHOW June 28-July

5 OKC Fairgrounds Appaloosa horses gallop into action at this event. okcfairgrounds. com

Community

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY

WALK June 2 Paseo Arts

District Visitors can enjoy art openings, wine tastings, live music and other activities. thepaseo.org

RED EARTH NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL June 2-3 National

Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum The Red Earth Festival features more than 1,000 American Indian artists and dancers from throughout North America, celebrating the richness and diversity of their heritage with the world. redearth.org

OKLAHOMA CRAFT BEER

FESTIVAL 2023 June 3 OKC

Fairgrounds Enjoy a variety of craft beers at this annual event. okcfairgrounds.com

BLUEGRASS, BBQ & BREWS June 3 RIVERSPORT OKC Visit Riversport OKC this June for an evening of delicious food and live music. riversportokc.org

DEADCENTER FILM FESTIVAL June 8-11 Various downtown locations deadCenter Film Festival is an annual independent film showcase that highlights over 1,000 indie films. deadcenterfilm.org

LIBERTYFEST June 14-July

In Tulsa, kick the month off with Ride to Remember Black Wall Street on June 3 at 400 N. Main St. During the event, you can hop on your bike and take a tour of one of Oklahoma’s most storied, historic areas. Other T-Town goodies include the Miss Oklahoma competition from June 7-10 at the River Spirit Casino Resort, as well as the Route 66 Road Fest from June 23-25 at Expo Square.

June also ushers in three of Tulsa’s most lauded community events: the cycling extravaganza of Saint Francis Tulsa Tough, running June 9-11 in downtown Tulsa and near Riverside Drive; the Tulsa Juneteenth Festival, running June 15-17 in the Greenwood Historical District; and the Tulsa Pride Festival, running June 23-25 at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.

The community calendar is jam-packed in OKC as well. Firstly, don’t miss the annual Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival, coming to town on June 2-3 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. There, you can enjoy more than 1,000 American Indian artists and dancers from throughout the country. Also visit the deadCenter Film Festival, June 8-11, at various downtown locations for local, national and international cinema. Juneteenth on the East runs June 16-17 on N.E. 23rd St., with live music, interactive murals and dance performances. Other can’t-miss events include the OKC Pride Alliance Festival and Parade on June 23-25 at Scissortail Park; Father’s Day Fest at Scissortail Park on June 18; and LibertyFest from June 14-July 4 citywide in Edmond.

In Durant, the Magnolia Festival takes place June 1-3 at the Choctaw Event Center; the National Sand Ball Festival runs June 5-10 at Madill’s Town Square; the town on June 10 in Tilghman Park; and the Okie Noodling Tournament

WHERE & WHEN | ENTERTAINMENT

4 Citywide, Edmond These events are nationally recognized and bring out entire families from across the United States to celebrate the nation. libertyfest.org

JUNETEENTH ON THE EAST June 16-17 N.E. 23rd

St. Celebrate Juneteenth in Oklahoma City with an allday, family-friendly event featuring live music, interactive murals, dance performances and much more. withloveokc.org/ juneteenth

FATHER’S DAY FEST June

18 Scissortail Park This June, celebrate fathers and father figures in Scissortail Park during Oklahoma City’s annual Father’s Day Fest. travelok.com

QUILT, CRAFT & SEWING

FESTIVAL June 22-24 3312

Wichita Walk The Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival features a wide variety of sewing, quilting, needle-art and craft supply exhibits from many quality companies. quiltcraftsew.com

OKC PRIDE ALLIANCE

FESTIVAL & PARADE June

23-25 Scissortail Park This historic event at Scissortail Park encompasses music, film and art for three days of uplifting fun. okcpridealliance.org

Charitable Events

OKC ZOO GALA June 2 OKC

Zoo The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden and Oklahoma Zoological Society (OZS) are hosting the second annual fundraising event to recognize dedicated individuals who have amplified the Oklahoma City Zoo’s mission. okczoo.org

AUTISM OKLAHOMA

PIECEWALK June 3 Scissortail Park The PieceWalk is the largest autism event, largest collective autism voice in Oklahoma, and AutismOklahoma’s primary source of annual funding. autismoklahoma.org

PICKLEBALL CLASSICCASA OF OKLAHOMA

COUNTY June 4 Chicken N

Pickle Join CASA for a little competition and a lot of fun as the group aims to raise $40,000 to support children in foster care. casaofokco.org

OKC WALK FOR KIDS June 10 Scissortail Park Walk for Kids is a family-friendly event that raises funds and awareness for families served by Ronald McDonald House Charities. rmhc-okc.org

YWCA OKC’S 20TH

ANNUAL PURPLE SASH

GALA June 24 National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Come dressed in fun cocktail attire (black tie optional) and enjoy a delicious plated meal, a high energy fashion show, and both live and silent auctions. ywcaokc.org

The State Performances

PAULS VALLEY OPRY

June 3 Pauls Valley High School The Pauls Valley Opry revived a 1960s and 1970s tradition built on trav-