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 reasons to book a sitter this month!
Date Night Ideas in January
Jan. 10
OKCPhil presents Mozart’s Rivals: Race to the Top at Civic Center Music Hall
201 N Walker Ave, OKC
This concert features violinist Hannah White, OKC Philharmonic, Canterbury Voices and a moving performance of Mozart’s Requiem. $24 & up. 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 16-Feb. 1
Pictures from Home at Carpenter Square Theatre
1009 W Reno Ave
Playwright Sharr White transforms photographer Larry Sultan’s landmark photo memoir for the stage in this new three-character play. In the 1980s, Sultan spent a decade photographing and interviewing his parents and unearthing the memories beneath his family’s home movies. The result is a deeply intimate and comic portrait of a mother, a father and their son. $30. Friday & Saturday, 8 p.m.; Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
Jan. 17
Now That’s What I Call Uncovered at Factory Obscura
25 NW 9th St, OKC
Experience a night where local bands put their own spin on selected songs from Now That’s What I Call Music Vol. 1-5! Each band/musician will reimagine a track from the iconic Now That’s What I Call Music compilation in their own signature style, blending familiar tunes with their unique sound. $17-$20. 7 p.m.
Jan. 23-25
Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show at the OKC Fairgrounds
3101 Gordon Cooper Blvd, OKC
This event features the latest in seasonal interior design, home renovation tips and landscaping trends. Over 350 vendors display products and custom services for updating your home both inside and out. $11-$13. Friday, noon – 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sunday, noon – 5 p.m.
Jan. 30-31
OKC Phil presents Tango Caliente! at Civic Center
201 N Walker Ave, OKC
Step into an unforgettable evening of passion, rhythm and elegance as the OKC Phil presents a night of seductive tango classics that will stir your soul. Featuring a mesmerizing soprano whose voice smolders with emotion and a dazzling bandoneón virtuoso whose fingers bring fire to every note, this concert promises an experience is thrilling as the dance itself. $24 & up. 7:30 p.m.
Looking for at-home options? Restore the romance with these sweet and simple at-home date night ideas.$39 & up
