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HAPPENINGS

Bikes & Brews Tour Oklahoma City is home to some of the best craft breweries in the country. This unforgettable experience will stop at five breweries for beer tastings with a behind the scenes look into the brewing process. We’ll ride at a leisurely pace stopping at notable sites in between breweries to get to know the city on a deeper level. Masks are encouraged., Fridays-Sundays. Through July 12. Ride OKC, 301 W. Reno Ave., rideokc.com/bikes-brews-tour.

Cocktail Cruise 2020 The evening Cocktail Cruise with Oklahoma River Cruises offers stunning views of the downtown skyline the Boathouse District & Finish Line Tower, the Wheeler Ferris wheel, and quite possibly an amazing Oklahoma sunset. All ages are welcome, but please consider this is an adult environment cruise and persons under 21 will not be allowed in the bar area. The cocktail Cruise departs from Regatta Landing on Friday and Saturday evening July –September at 6:30pm and 8:30pm., Fridays, Saturdays. through Sept. 25. Regatta Park Landing, 701 S. Lincoln Blvd., 405-702-7755, okrivercruises.com.

Elder Hour at the National Cowboy & West

ern Heritage Museum Elder Hour at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum gives senior visitors room to roam at their own pace. This new Elder Hour program will dedicate the first hour of business to visitors aged 62 and older before the museum opens its doors to the general public. Elder Hour is every Monday-Friday from 9-10:00 a.m. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum. org.

Eyewitness Tour: Robin Marsh, journalist

Experience the Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum through stories from those most affected by the April 19, 1995, bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Hear personal accounts of how individuals are Looking Back Thinking Forward 25 years later. Ed Eckenstein, July 3. Robin Marsh, July N. Harvey Ave., 405-235-3313, memorialmuseum. com/eyewitness.

LIVE! on the Plaza LIVE! on the Plaza is the Plaza District’s second Friday artwalk. Each second Friday, Plaza District businesses stay open late with featured artists, live music, special events, local shopping and much more!, second Friday of every month. Plaza District, 1618 N. Gatewood Ave., 405-426-7812, plazadistrict.org/calendar/2019/7/12/live-on-theplaza-dance-on-the-plaza.

Midtown Walkabout Month Midtown Walkabout is back! After canceling our April event, we are excited to introduce a modified version of Walkabout that will allow you to support your favorite Midtown businesses all month long.

Oklahoma City Scavenger Hunt: Wild West

ern Art Oklahoma’s largest city blends together Wild West and Fine Art. On this fun-filled Oklahoma City scavenger hunt, make a loop around the city center in search of storied buildings, pretty canals

and wondrous sculptures., How many bricks does it take to build Bricktown’s ballpark? What does the Myriad Botanical Gardens’ resident monkey like to eat? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Oklahoma 10. Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, 620

City!, This scavenger hunt is app-lead. No tour guide or reservation required. 11, ongoing. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 405-297-2264, okcciviccenter.com.

Sip & Stroll Every Thursday evening beginning June 25 through August 13 from 6-10 p.m. is Sip & Stroll at the Oklahoma City Zoo! This once-a-week evening experience invites up to 900 guest ages 21+ on a path to adventure through the zoo and the natural world of our animals! Guests will experience wildlife from around the world as well as featured drinks inspired by Belize, Rwanda, India and more! 17. The Oklahoma City Zoo, 2000 Remington Place, 405-424-3344, okczoo.org.

Sonic Summer Movies: The Princess Bride

Myriad Botanical Gardens’ Free Sonic Summer Movie Night series is back! This year we are having them at Scissortail Park for better social distancing. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy offerings from a variety of local food trucks and vendors. Pre-movie activities begin at 8 p.m., and the movie begins at sundown. A fairy tale adventure about a beautiful young woman and her one true love. He must find her after a long separation and save her. They must battle the evils of the mythical kingdom of Florin to be reunited with each other. Free. July 8. Scissortail Park, 300 SW Seventh St., 405-445-7080.

Sonic Summer Movies: Spider-Man: into the

Spiderverse Myriad Botanical Gardens’ Free Sonic Summer Movie Night series is back! This year we are having them at Scissortail Park for better social distancing. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy offerings from a variety of local food trucks and vendors. Pre-movie activities begin at 8 p.m. and the movie begins at sundown. Bitten by a radioactive spider in the subway, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales suddenly develops mysterious powers that transform him into the one and only Spider-Man. When he meets Peter Parker, he soon realizes that there are many others who share his special, highflying talents. Free. July 1. Scissortail Park, 300 SW Seventh St., 405-445-7080.

FOOD

OSU-OKC Farmers Market a year round farmers market featuring fresh produce, honey, baked goods, meat, hand made goods and more., Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Scissortail Park, 300 SW Seventh St., scissortailpark.org.

YOUTH

Kids Take Over the Cowboy: Independence

Day at Prosperity Junction Celebrate Independence Day in Prosperity Junction, the Museum’s Western frontier town. With a cake walk and a variety of other activities, there is something for all ages. Enjoy storytime and stay for a showing of An American Tail. Free for members or with Museum admission. Available while supplies last., July 4, 10 a.m.-noon. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Paseo First Friday Gallery Walk First Friday Gallery Walk is back! Bring your mask! Masks are highly recommended and will be required in some galleries. Galleries will also have a limited amount of people allowed in at a time, depending on the size of their space. Hand sanitizer stations will be available throughout the Paseo. Please remember to keep your distance and give space to others around you. See more than 80 artists in more than 20 businesses 6-9 p.m. July 3 at Paseo First Friday in The Paseo Arts District, 3024 Paseo St. Visit thepaseo.org. JULY 3 Photo Aztrid Moan / provided Pop Power: from Warhol to Koons Enjoy more than 100 works on paper and 10 sculptures by the biggest names in Pop Art in a new exhibition, POP Power from Warhol to Koons: Masterworks from the Collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation. This exhibit follows the transformation of visual arts in the last 50 years and includes innovators such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Claes Oldenburg to popular and provocative artists like James Rosenquist, Robert Indiana, Keith Haring, Damien Hirst, Takashi Murakami, Julian Opie and Jeff Koons. The exhibit runs through Sept. 13 at Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive. Admission is free-$12. Visit okcmoa.com/visit/events/poppower. THROUGH SEPT. 13 Photo Phillip Danner diately following the race., Packet Pickup details will

Summer Thursdays - LIVE Join us in person from July 2 through August 6 for Free Family Fun! The museum’s hours will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. We will also be open for See You Saturdays on July 11 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Each of the themed Summer Thursday’s activities will be available each day for guests of all and national artists. We want this to be an open

ages to participate with as your schedules allow!, Thursdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. through Aug. 5. Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum, 1400 Classen Drive, 405-235-4458, oklahomahof. com/calendar.

PERFORMING ARTS Celtic Throne—The Royal Journey of Irish

Dance From Golden Globe-nominated composer Brian Byrne (Heartbeat of Home) comes a majestic new musical score for a brand-new Irish dance production from Herbert W. Armstrong College and Armstrong Dance., Celtic Throne explores the ancient origins of Irish step dance and celebrates the millennia-long journey of a music-and-dance-loving people as they migrate from the ancient Near East to Ireland, Scotland, England and the United States. Infused with innovative choreography, dazzling costumes and spectacular lighting and projection, Celtic Throne is Armstrong’s most electrifying, edge-ofthe-seat production to date. $10-$25, July 5, 2-3:30 p.m. and July 7, 7:30-9 p.m. Armstrong Auditorium, 14400 S. Bryant Ave., Edmond, 405-285-1010, armstrongauditorium.org/performance/celtic-throne.

Dope Poetry Night Every Wednesday night at the Ice Event Center Sports Bar and Grill located at the heart of Oklahoma City. Sign-ups begin at 7 p,m, and show begins at 7:30 p.m.ish., Free admission. July 1, 7:30 p.m. Ice Event Center & Grill, 1148 NE 36th St., 405-208-4240.

Rebels and Royals Rebel and Royals are back with an all-star cast. Get your reservations made now. July 11. Frankie’s, 2807 NW 36th St., 405-602-2030.

ACTIVE

2020 Edmond Firecracker 5K and Walk Get some fresh air and Join Us for a great cause on July 4th at Edmond’s new Spring Creek Trail for the

Firecracker 5k Run and Walk., Pre-Registration required by June 30th and limited to 500 participants., Chip timed for all of our runners that want to compete. Strollers and friendly pets on a leash allowed for everyone else., All registrations include a performance race shirt and race bib with timing chip. Medals will be awarded to the top three finbe provided $30, July 4, 8-10 a.m. Spring Creek Trail - Edmond, 4509 Integris Parkway, 405-590-8665.

Yoga Tuesdays an all-levels class; bring your own water and yoga mat, 5:45 p.m.-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405- 445-7080, myriadgardens.com.

VISUAL ARTS

Art in the Park Bando Supply Presents: Art in the Park, July 11, 2020 4-10pm CST, A celebration of art and music culture showcasing local ishers of each age group. Awards ceremony imme

market place for live art, different art vendors, food trucks & live music. Let us breathe new life into the beautiful space that is the Will Rogers Amphitheater and celebrate one another!, Sat., July 11. Will Rogers Amphitheater, 3430 N. Portland Ave., melissa@oklahomagypsyglam.com, facebook.com/ events/2713488825563993/.

Dorothea Lange: Politics of Seeing One of America’s greatest photographers, Dorothea Lange: Politics of Seeing, February 14-July 5, 2020, which examines a broad range of the artist’s work through the lens of social and political activism., July 1-5. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum. org/all-exhibitions.

Oklahoma Hall of Fame Service Members In the Story of the Portraits Gallery from Independence Day through Veterans Day, we are celebrating the Oklahoman Hall of Fame Members, men and women, who have bravely served our country., Tuesdays-Saturdays. through Nov. 28. Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum, 1400 Classen Drive, 405-235- 4458, oklahomahof.com/calendar.

Second Friday Art Walk tour shops studios, venues and galleries to view visual art exhibits, hear live music and more, 6 p.m. second Friday of every month. Downtown Norman, 122 E. Main St., 405-637- 6225, downtownnorman.com.

A Surrealism Photography Show Opening +

Artist Reception Opening + Artist Reception, Exhibit Runs July 9th - August 9th, Geovanny De Leon https://www.instagram.com/deleon138; Amy Truman, https://www.instagram.com/amymtruman; Sam Charbonea, https://www.instagram.com/samcharboneau_waywardartist; Lauren Midgle, https://www. instagram.com/iamwonderandlight, July 9, 6-9 p.m. DNA Galleries, 1709 NW 16th St., 405-525-3499.