OKG PICKS

Kiarostami: Beyond the Frame features a multimedia collection of artwork by Iranian filmmaker, photographer and visual artist, Abbas Kiarostami, through April 9. Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 405-236-3100, okcmoa.com. SAT-TUE, THROUGH APR 9

Magic, Not Quite Realism an exhibit featuring the paintings of Bert Seabourn and Connie Seabourn that portray “real” people. nature, mythology and animals in a fantasy setting with supernatural elements, through May 6. The Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave., 405-307-9320, pasnorman.org. SUN-SAT, THROUGH MAY 6

Highway 62 BBQ Cookoff & Music Festival a two-day event featuring barbeque cook-offs with chicken, pork ribs, brisket and more along with live music, a Bloody Mary contest and a kid’s barbeque competition, 5-10 p.m., Apr. 14; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Apr. 15. Liberty Fireworks, 10525 NE 23rd St., 4058127427, libertyfireworksok.com. FRI-SAT, APR 15 Photo Adobe Stock continued from page 19

Oklahoma Jazz in Bloom Festival a festival featuring several jazz performers from professionals to students along with hands-on music, interactive art, food trucks and even more activities for the entire family, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Apr. 15. Ice Event Center & Grill, 1148 NE 36th St., 405-208-4240, okcjazzinbloom.org. SAT, ARP 15

Pageant The Musical a beauty pageant of six contestants, all men, who are competing in swimsuit, talent, grown and spokesmodel contests to be crowned Miss Glamouresse, each night will end differently as the judges are random members selected from the audience, 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from through Apr. 21. The Boom, 2218 NW 39th St., 405-601-7200, theboomokc.com. FRI-SAT,

THROUGH APR 21

The Play That Goes Wrong a classic murder mystery is chock-full of mishaps and madcap mania, with an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that cannot play dead, and actors who trip over everything, even their lines, 7:30 p.m., Apr. 5-6, 12-13 & 19-20; 8 p.m., Apr. 7, 14 & 21; 2 & 8 p.m., Apr. 8, 15 & 22; 2 p.m., Apr. 9, 16 & 23. Lyric Theatre, 1727 NW 16th St., 405-524-9310, lyrictheatreokc.com.

WED-SUN, APR 5-23

Poetry at Rose an annual poetry event that is open to the public featuring live music and poetry readings with this year’s featured poet being Joson Poudrier, 6-9:30 p.m., Apr. 14. The Atkinson Theatre at Rose State College, 6420 SE 15th St., 405-7337430, rose.edu/theatre. FRI, APR 14

The Revolutionists a play that follows the stories of four women during the French Revolution, exploring themes of revolution, feminism, power and identity, 7:30 p.m., Apr. 13-15; 2 p.m., Apr. 16. Mitchell Hall Theatre, 100 N. University Drive, 405-974-2000, uco.edu/cfad/mitchell-hall/mitchell-hall-events.

THU-SUN, ARP 13-15

Riverdance a performance of traditional Irish music and dance with innovative lighting, video and costume designs, 7:30 p.m., Apr. 5-6. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., 405-297-2264, okcciviccenter.com. WED-THU, APR 5-6

Willow Pill a live drag show, April 15. Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd St., 405-708-6937, towertheatreokc.com. SAT, APR 15

Active

2023 Redbud Classic partake in a two day event full of family-friendly fitness events including cycling tours, a fun run, 5k and 10k runs and more, Apr. 15-16. Nichols Hills Plaza, 6421 Avondale Dr., Ste 204, 405842-8295, redbud.org. SAT-SUN, APR 15-16

Doga a one-hour dog friendly yoga session hosted by Shane Cooley, 9-10 a.m., Sundays through Dec. Bar K, 901 SE 5th Street, 405-252-1993, barkdogbar.com. SUN, THROUGH DEC

Skele-Zen enjoy a relaxing morning of Vinyasa yoga among the museum’s collection of over 450 skeletons, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Apr. 16. Skeletons: Museum of Osteology, 10301 S. Sunnylane Road, 405814-0006, skeletonmuseum.com. SUN, APR 16

Visual Arts

21st Century Mound Builders explore and learn about the Mound Builder cultures along the walking path to the top of the FAM Mound which is 90 feet in height and serves as a cosmological clock, ongoing. First Americans Museum, 659 First Americans Blvd., 405-594-2100. SUN-SAT, ONGOING

Alice Harn Art Show featuring works from Alice Harn and other local artists which will be for sale, as well as Harn House tours, hands-on art and sculpture demonstrations, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Apr. 15. Harn Homestead Museum, 1721 N. Lincoln Blvd., 405-235-4058, harnhomestead.com.

SAT, APR 15

The Art of Food an exhibition that features over 100 pieces of work by 37 well-known artists , all highlighting the subject of food, through May 22. Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, 11 NW 11th St., 405-951-0000, oklahomacontemporary.org. THUSUN, THROUGH MAY 22

Dystopian Hope featuring the work of three artists, Virginia Wagner, Sarah FitzSimons, and Kyle Larson, who strive to illustrate the ties between the artist’s view, the writer’s voice, and the filmmaker’s perspective in the current climate of political upheaval, unprecedented weather events, and deadly viruses, through May 5. Oklahoma City University, 2501 N. Blackwelder Ave, 405-208-5000. SUNSAT, THROUGH MAY 5

Embroidered Patches Class individuals will learn or refine their embroidery skills by creating patches using a variety of stitches and transferring designs onto fabric, noon-3 p.m., Apr. 8. Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, 405-521-2491, okhistory.org. SAT, APR 8

Foraged Floral Arrangements participants will learn the basics of floral design by creating their own floral arrangement using seasonal flowers and foliage collected from the garden grounds, 10-11:30 a.m., Apr. 8-9. Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave., 405-445-7080, myriadgardens.com. SAT-SUN, APR 8-9

Fugitive Speech features seven artworks by artists Emily M. Chase, Jerome Ellis and Anita Fields explore acts of personal testimony in the face of social, cultural and historical odds through distinct perspectives and approaches to media, including textiles, video, photography and ceramics, while considering the relationship between voice, memory and time, through April 30, 2023. Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, 11 NW 11th St., 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org. THU-MON, THROUGH APRIL 30

Green Vines Oklahoma City mural artist TANK and Eduardo Sarabia teamed up to decorate a building with Sarabia’s signature vine imagery, inspired by the floral motifs used to adorn houses in his childhood neighborhood in Los Angeles, through July 2024. Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, 11 NW 11th St., 405-951-0000, oklahomacontemporary.org. FRI, THROUGH

JULY 2024

Journey of Light an exhibit featuring photography by Yousef Khanfar showcasing various pieces from his different collections such as Landscape, Portraits, Jerusalem, and more, through Apr. 29. JRB Art at The Elms, 2810 N. Walker Ave., 405-528-6336, jrbartgallery.com. FRI-SAT, THROUGH APR 29

Make A Custom Ring participants and their partner or best friend will design and craft a custom, sterling sliver band for one another, 6-9 p.m., Apr. 14. Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, 11 NW 11th St., 405-951-0000, oklahomacontemporary.org. FRI, APR 14

Monthly Art Opening a monthly art show of local artists with April’s featured artist being Carrie Kouts, Apr. 6-May 7. DNA Galleries, 1709 NW 16th St., 405-5253499, dnagalleries.com. THU-SUN, ARP 6-MAY 7 Oklahoma Art Guild Small Works Show an annual small works show featuring works in a variety of mediums under 12” by Oklahoma artists., April 7-30. Paseo Gallery One, 2927 Paseo St., 405524-4544, okartguild.com. FRI-SUN, APR 7-30

Paseo Arts District’s First Friday Gallery Walk peruse art from over 80 artists with 25 participating businesses for a night of special themed exhibits, refreshments and a variety of entertainment opportunities, 6-9 p.m. first Friday of every month. Paseo Arts District, 3024 Paseo St., 405-525-2688, thepaseo.org. FRI, APR 7

Playing Cowboy an exhibition featuring Westernthemed toys from the 1880s all the way to present time including toy cap guns, costumes, board games, a coin-operated mechanical horse and more, through May 7. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org. FRI-SUN, THROUGH MAY 7

Second Friday Art Walk a free celebration of arts & creativity held monthly in the Walker Arts District of Downtown Norman, second Friday of every month, 6 p.m. Downtown Norman, 122 E. Main St., 405-637-6225, downtownnorman.com. FRI, APR 7

Selections from In Citizen’s Garb: Native Americans on the Southern Plains an exhibit displaying modern gelatin silver prints made from glass plate negatives of Indigenous people in the Lawton and Fort Sill area from 1889 to 1891, ongoing. Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, 405-521-2491, okhistory.org. TUE-MON, ONGOING

Spring 2023 Group Exhibition features the work of five Oklahoma-based artists working in a variety of media: Courtney Glassey, Calli Heflin, Sylvie Mayer, Michael McDaniel, and Erick Perry. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., through April 23. The Art Hall, 519 NW 23rd St., 405-456-9504, arthallokc.com/spring-2023-groupexhibition. TUE-SUN, THROUGH APRIL 23

Thundor: The Art of Chase Dryden an exhibit showcasing photographs of Chase Dryden’s and other painter’s body painting works on Thunder fan Garrett Haviland, better known as Thundor, through April 28. Firehouse Art Center, 444 S. Flood Ave., 405-329-4523, normanfirehouse.com. FRI, THROUGH APR 28

You Have Died of Dysentery an exhibit showcasing Western-themed games, books and videos, such as The Oregon Trail and Red Dead Redemption, through May 7. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., 405-478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org. SAT-TUE, THROUGH MAY 7

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