LET’S GO: Celebrate fall with festivals, arts events concerts and more.

LET’S GO.

Bright lights set the midway aglow at the Tulsa State Fair.

MIKE SIMONS, TULSA WORLD MAGAZINE FILE

Editor’s note: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, please check event websites and social media for all the latest updates. SEPTEMBER

> 9/27-10/2, ‘HADESTOWN’ Winner of eight Tony Awards, this innovative musical gives a modern twist to two mythical love stories — the young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and Hades, king of the underworld, and his wife Persephone — to create a tale about the power of true love. WHERE: Tulsa PAC, 101 E. Third St. FOR MORE: celebrityattractions.com

> 9/27, DALLAS STARS VS. ARIZONA COYOTES The Dallas Stars are playing a preseason NHL game at the BOK Center for the third time. Tickets are $15-$250. Game time is 7 p.m. WHERE: BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave. FOR MORE: bokcenter.com > 9/29-10/9, TULSA STATE FAIR The Tulsa State Fair entertains festival-goers with an array of carnival rides, midway games, attractions, concerts, art and more. Find all of your favorite foods on a stick and take in a variety of agricultural exhibits, kitchen demonstrations and vendor booths galore. Musical acts include Ginuwine, Colt Ford with the Kentucky Headhunters, Aaron Watson with Alex Miller, Ohio Players with Color Me Badd, La Zenda Norteña, Russell Dickerson and We the Kingdom. WHERE: Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St. FOR MORE: tulsastatefair.com

> 9/30-10/2, BASECAMP AT TURKEY MOUNTAIN Normally off-limits to campers, Turkey Mountain opens its grounds to the public overnight on this weekend. A bonfire, live music and sunrise yoga are planned. Pitch a tent or splurge on a glamping experience. WHERE: Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness, 6850 S. Elwood Ave. FOR MORE: facebook.com/basecampatturkey

TULSA WORLD MAGAZINE FILE The maple-bacon funnel cake is one of the many varieties of fried foods served at the Tulsa State Fair. Plan to share this giant treat.

> 9/30-10/29, FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS, HAUNTED CASTLE HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL Find thrills for the entire family at the Haunted Castle Halloween Festival in Muskogee. From the sinister, fog-shrouded forest to the carnival atmosphere of Halloween Land, there are performances and activities for all ages. WHERE: The Castle of Muskogee, 3400 W. Fern Mountain Road, Muskogee FOR MORE: okcastle.com

> 10/1, ‘RACHMANINOFF AND THE DANCE FLOOR’ Dance music in all its forms opens the Signature Symphony’s new season, from Rachmaninoff’s final composition, “Symphonic Dances,” to pianist Charlie Albright performing the jazzinfused “Rhapsody in Blue” by Gershwin and Duke Ellington’s “New World A-Comin’,” and Mason Bates’ “Mothership,” which combines electronics, improvisation and dance elements. WHERE: VanTrease PACE, 10300 E. 81st St. FOR MORE: signaturesymphony.org

> 10/5, OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS. DALLAS MAVERICKS The Oklahoma City Thunder returns to the BOK Center for a preseason NBA game against the Dallas Mavericks. The matchup will be the Thunder’s 13th preseason game in Tulsa and the third time these regional favorites will meet here. Tickets: $12-$350. Tipoff at 7 p.m. WHERE: BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave. FOR MORE: bokcenter.com

> 10/8, ‘UNFORGETTABLE: BERNSTEIN’S SYMPHONIC DANCES’ Banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck joins the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra to perform his selfpenned “Juno Concerto” with the orchestra, while guest conductor Gerhardt Zimmermann leads a program featuring Leonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from “West Side Story.” WHERE: Tulsa PAC, 101 E. Third St. FOR MORE: tulsasymphony.org

> 10/8-9, CHEROKEE ART MARKET One of the largest Native American art shows in the state, the 17th annual Cherokee Art Market will have work by artists and artisans representing many tribes. WHERE: Sequoyah Convention Center at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, 777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa FOR MORE: visitcherokeenation.com

> 10/9, THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER The group known for its harmony and versatility, incorporating pop, jazz, R&B, rock and roll, swing, symphonic, and a cappella music, is on its 50th anniversary tour. WHERE: Broken Arrow PAC, 701 S. Main St., Broken Arrow FOR MORE: artsok.org

> 10/14, JERRY SEINFELD The stand-up comedian comes to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center to perform his newest standup routine, featuring his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere.

TULSA WORLD MAGAZINE FILE The Castle of Muskogee offers numerous ways to get in the Halloween spirit.

COURTESY, DEEN VAN MEER Caroline Bowman appears as Elsa in “Frozen.” The stage version of the popular Disney film is part of Celebrity Attractions’ season.

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> 10/20-10/29, ‘FROZEN’ The stage adaptation of the now-classic Disney animated film finally makes its way to Tulsa. It’s the story of sisters Anna and Elsa, who must discover how to use Elsa’s magical powers to save their homeland, and discover the power of true love. This adaptation features the songs from the original film plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers by EGOT-winning composer Robert Lopez and Oscar-winning lyricist Kristen Anderson-Lopez. WHERE: Tulsa PAC, 101 E. Third St. FOR MORE: celebrityattractions.com

> 10/15-16, BRUSH CREEK BAZAAR Enjoy shopping, entertainment and carnival activities at an outdoor festival featuring vendor booths with everything from decor and soap to candles and clothing. All of the proceeds from this event go to support at-risk teens in the Teen Challenge Programs of New Lifehouse Academy for girls and Brush Creek Academy for boys. WHERE: 10900 S. Louisville Ave. FOR MORE: brushcreekbazaar.org

> 10/15, KENDALL-WHITTIER ARTS FESTIVAL Find local art vendors, gallery shows, food trucks, live music, interactive art and kids activities.

> 10/20-23, LINDE OKTOBERFEST TULSA Enjoy authentic German food, refreshing beverages, carnival rides, live music straight from Germany and much more. Savor beer imported from Munich, or enjoy a glass of wine while listening to the sounds of Bavarian-style entertainment. Other festivities include polka dancing and rows of booths filled with art and crafts. WHERE: River West Festival Park, 2100 S. Jackson Ave. FOR MORE: tulsaoktoberfest.org

> 10/21-30, ‘LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS’ Theatre Tulsa presents this reimagining of a deviously delicious musical comedy at the John H. Williams Theatre. WHERE: Tulsa PAC, 110 E. Second St. FOR MORE: tulsapac.com

> 10/25, ‘BUDDY — THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY’ “Buddy — The Buddy Holly Story” tells the true story of Holly’s meteoric rise to fame, from the moment in 1957 when “That’ll Be The Day” hit the airwaves until his tragic death less than two years later on “The Day The Music Died.” WHERE: Broken Arrow PAC, 701 S. Main St., Broken Arrow FOR MORE: artsok.org

TOM GILBERT, TULSA WORLD MAGAZINE Gerhard Degemann of Fort Worth and Joshua Harrington of Sapulpa pose with a stein during the Linde Oktoberfest at the River West Festival Park.

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IAN MAULE, TULSA WORLD MAGAZINE FILE Carrie Underwood, who performed at Tulsa’s BOK Center in 2019, returns for a show Oct. 31.

> 10/27, BLUE’S CLUES AND YOU This original musical show features the beloved characters from the children’s TV series, including Blue, her friends Magenta, Rainbow Puppy and many more. Tickets: $31.50-$71.50. WHERE: BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave. FOR MORE: bokcenter.com

> 10/28, POST MALONE Music artist Post Malone brings the Twelve Carat Tour with special guest Roddy Ricch to the BOK Center. Tickets: $39.50-$229.50. WHERE: BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave. FOR MORE: bokcenter.com

> 10/31, CARRIE UNDERWOOD Eight-time Grammy Award winner and threetime ACM Entertainer of the Year Carrie Underwood brings the Denim & Rhinestones Tour to the BOK Center for a home-state show with special guest Jimmie Allen. Tickets: $39.50-$125. WHERE: BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave. FOR MORE: bokcenter.com have died. WHERE: 307 E. Reconciliation Way FOR MORE: livingarts.org

> 11/5, VIENNA BOYS CHOIR The Vienna Boys Choir is renowned as one of the finest vocal ensembles in the world for over five centuries. The enormously popular chorus is comprised of four ensembles between the ages of 10 and 14. WHERE: Broken Arrow PAC, 701 S. Main St., Broken Arrow FOR MORE: artsok.org

> 11/10, DAVID SEDARIS The best-selling author and humorist returns to Tulsa to share stories from his latest books, “Happy Go Lucky” and “A Carnival of Snackery,” along with a few of his classic stories that apply his mordant wit to the way we live now. A Q&A session and book signing will follow. WHERE: Tulsa PAC, 101 E. Third St. FOR MORE: tulsapac.com > 11/11-11/20, ‘OUR TOWN’ As part of its 100th anniversary season, Theatre Tulsa is presenting Thornton Wilder’s classic American play “Our Town,” an innovative look at everyday life in a small New England town. The company was the first company outside of Broadway to stage Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play. WHERE: Tulsa PAC, 110 E. Second St. FOR MORE: theatretulsa.org

> 11/18-11/19, SAM HARRIS Tony Award nominee and Sand Springs native Sam Harris returns to his home state with a new concert program, “Openly Grey.” Harris was the first winner on the TV series “Star Search,” the forerunner to much of today’s reality TV, starred in his own sitcom and has released nine albums. WHERE: Tulsa PAC, 110 E. Second St. FOR MORE: tulsapac.com

> 11/19, ‘SENSATIONAL: DVORÁK’S SYMPHONY NO. 7’ Stefan Asbury will conduct this program that, in addition to the titular symphony, will feature violinist Robert Chen performing the “Butterfly Lover’s Concerto,” one of the rare works by Chinese composers to find a home in the Western orchestral repertoire. WHERE: Tulsa PAC, 101 E. Third St. FOR MORE: tulsasymphony.org

> 11/22-11/27, ‘SIX’ The six wives of King Henry VIII get to tell their stories in this musical, which transforms these Tudor-era women into a sextet of pop music divas who discover their mutual strength in high-energy song and dance. WHERE: Tulsa PAC, 101 E. Third St. FOR MORE: celebrityattractions.com

> 11/25-1/8, WINTERFEST The annual winter festival returns in time for the holidays. Thousands visit each year to enjoy the magic of outdoor ice skating, horse-drawn carriage rides, a 44-foot Christmas tree and other festivities. WHERE: Outside the BOK Center, West Third Street and South Denver Avenue. FOR MORE: tulsawinterfest.com

NOVEMBER

> 11/4-11/6, ‘CARMEN’ The ultimate “femme fatale” comes to new life in this world-premiere ballet, based on Bizet’s classic opera and choreographed by Kenneth Tindall, resident choreographer for England’s Northern Ballet. The passionate romantic triangle of the fiery, free-spirited Carmen, the besotted solider Don Jose and the bullfighter Escamillo leads inexorably to betrayal and tragedy. WHERE: Tulsa PAC, 101 E. Third St. FOR MORE: tulsaballet.org

> 11/4, DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ARTS FESTIVAL Living Arts of Tulsa hosts the annual Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a celebration of Latinx heritage that honors loved ones who

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TULSA WORLD MAGAZINE FILE Cody Johnson returns to the BOK Center on Dec. 3. DECEMBER

> 12/2, ‘ELF’ IN CONCERT Relive the comic tale of Buddy the unlikely elf who sets out from the North Pole to discover his real father, as the Tulsa Symphony performs John Debney’s score live. WHERE: Tulsa PAC, 101 E. Third St. FOR MORE: tulsasymphony.org

> 12/3, CODY JOHNSON Texas country singer Cody Johnson returns to the BOK Center with special guest Randy Houser. Tickets: $47-$63. WHERE: BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave. FOR MORE: bokcenter.com

> 12/9-12/23, ‘THE NUTCRACKER’ Tulsa Ballet’s 2021 World Premiere production of “The Nutcracker” was welcomed by Tulsa families with record-breaking ticket sales, thanks to its exciting new choreography by Val Caniparoli and Ma Cong, colorful costumes and larger-than-life moving sets by designer Tracy Grant Lord, and its story of a young girl’s magical journey on Christmas Eve, set in 19th century Germany. A cast of close to 100 local children joins the dancers of Tulsa Ballet in the holiday production. WHERE: Tulsa PAC, 101 E. Third St. FOR MORE: tulsaballet.org

> 12/9-12/23, ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ Robert Odle and Richard Averill’s musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved novella about the joy of giving has been a Tulsa tradition for more than 40 years. It’s a heartwarming story about Scrooge, a lonely humbug who is given the rare chance to change his life and find his heart. Revisit or start your own family tradition this holiday season. WHERE: Tulsa PAC, 110 E. Second St. FOR MORE: americantheatrecompany.org

> 12/16-12/17, ‘CHRISTMAS IN TULSA’ The Signature Symphony, accompanied by the Signature Chorale, will perform an evening of holiday classics, concluding with a chance for the audience to join in the action in a singalong. WHERE: VanTrease PACE, 10300 E. 81st St. FOR MORE: signaturesymphony.org.

IAN MAULE, TULSA WORLD MAGAZINE FILE Tulsa Ballet’s 2021 World Premiere production of “The Nutcracker” was welcomed by Tulsa families with record-breaking ticket sales.

> 12/18, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE, BOK CENTER Cirque Dreams Holidaze will perform a Broadway-style production infused with holiday magic and contemporary circus arts. Tickets: $33-$103. WHERE: BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave. FOR MORE: bokcenter.com

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