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6 OKC Date Night Ideas This Month

By Oklahoma City Zoo

by Lindsay Cuomo

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Everyone needs a break now and then, and parents are no exception! Whether date night, girls’ night or simply an adult night out, Oklahoma City has plenty of things to do, many of which offer the added benefit of helping some very worthy causes.

Whether your passion is food, theater, art or something else entirely, our searchable calendar offers a wide variety of date night and adult night out ideas for any day of the week. Check out our readers’ recommendations for a list of local favorite hot spots.

And, if that wasn’t enough, here are our top six reasons to book a sitter this month!

This page is generously sponsored by the Oklahoma City Zoo, hosting Sip & Stroll on select Fridays in May & June. Guests 21 and up are invited to explore the Zoo – discovering wildlife and wild places while sipping delicious spirits and enjoying tasty bites! Sip and Stroll highlights seven zones throughout the Zoo, each featuring up-close animal experiences, beverages and food inspired by wildlife and wild places. Sip & Stroll dates are May 9, 16 and 23 and June 13, 20 and 27, each from 6 to 10 p.m. On Friday, June 20, Sip and Stroll will celebrate PRIDE featuring a community station with LGBTQIA2S organizations distributing resources and information and a drag show. 

Date Night Ideas in May

Through May 4

OKC Rep presents Frederick Douglass NOW at Oklahoma Contemporary

11 NW 11th St, OKC

The pioneering abolitionist and feminist illuminates our present moment through Smith’s 21st-century take on Douglass’s crucial 19th-century speeches, letters and editorials. $20 & up. See website for show times.


May 3

Julep Jubilee Kentucky Derby Party at Oak OKC

2111 NW 50th St, OKC

Watch the race on a jumbo LED screen beneath the iconic Cloud Trees sculpture while enjoying Derby-inspired cocktails, live music, contests with prizes and more. $75. 4-7 p.m.


May 9, 16 & 23

Sip & Stroll at OKC Zoo

2000 Remington Pl, OKC

Tour the zoo after hours to see wildlife and enjoy themed drinks, tasty sweet and savory treats. For ages 21 & up. $20 & up. 6-10 p.m.


May 23 & 24

Cody Fry Live with OKCPHIL at Civic Center

201 N Walker Ave, OKC

Grammy-nominated musician Cody Fry performs live with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. $24 & up. 8 p.m.


May 30

Pubs in the Park at Scissortail Park

801 S Robinson Ave, OKC

Enjoy an outdoor brewery tasting event with a variety of beers from local breweries, plus live music, food trucks and games. For ages 21 & up. $50-$75. 7-10 p.m.

 

Looking for at-home options? Restore the romance with these sweet and simple at-home date night ideas.

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