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Fri, Jul 10, 2026
Sordid Lives at Carpenter Square Theatre

When Peggy, a good Christian woman, hits her head on the sink and bleeds to death after tripping over her lover’s wooden legs in a motel room, chaos erupts in Winters, Texas. Each show has 10 performances over 3 weekends. Second & third weekends include Thursday & Sunday. Showtimes: Friday & Saturday, 8 p.m.; Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.

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Carpenter Square Theatre View map

1009 W Reno Ave,
Oklahoma City, OK, 73106, OK, US
Oklahoma City Comets vs El Paso

The Comets take the field against the Chihuahuas. Game times are Tuesday-Saturday, 7:05 p.m.; Sunday, 1:05 p.m. Promotional activities include: $2 Tuesday Postgame fireworks on Friday Comets hat giveaway on Saturday Kids run the bases on Sunday Clubhouse Collectibles presented by The Oklahoman – June 30-July 13 A silent auction for Clubhouse Collectibles presented by The Oklahoman will take place during the Comets’ 12 consecutive home games around Independence Day weekend. Fans will have the…

Where
Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark View map

2 Mickey Mantle Dr,
Oklahoma Cit, OK, US
Formless Matter and Its Devastating Gestures

Explore a monumental outdoor installation by Oklahoma City–based artists Denise Duong and Gabriel Friedman that transforms Campbell Art Park into a site of story, symbolism, and discovery. Conceived as a constellation of six sculptural forms, including a head, a hand, and four birdlike spheres, the work invites viewers to enter a world where order and chaos intertwine. For more information: 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/formlessmatter

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Oklahoma Contemporary View map

11 NW 11th Street,
Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM | On the Edge: The Abstract World of Frederick Hammersley

On the Edge: The Abstract World of Frederick Hammersley traces the artist’s pursuit of abstraction across spontaneous compositions, geometric designs, and works that sought to break from tradition. Frederick Hammersley (1919–2009) is recognized as a key figure in the mid-century Hard-edge movement—a style defined by precise geometric compositions and a strong focus on the relationship between color and form, marked by sharp edges and clearly defined shapes. This exhibition features…

Where
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art View map

555 Elm Avenue,
Norman, 73019, OK, US
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Crafts and Tales

Every Wednesday at 11 a.m. we bring stories to life with Crafts and Tales at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History! In this engaging program, children are invited to gather for a lively story time, where fascinating tales spark curiosity and set the stage for exploration. Each session dives into a themed topic, connecting stories to science and cultural history with museum objects that let kids see, touch,…

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Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History View map

2401 Chautauqua Avenue,
Norman, 73072, OK, US
06:00 PM - 10:00 PM | FREE LIVE! on the Plaza

Features local artists, live music, special events, local shopping and more. Parking is available on street, in Lyric Theatre's lots in the center of the district and just west of 16th & Indiana. Additional parking can be found in the surrounding neighborhoods. February-October, Second Friday, 6-10 p.m.; November-January, Second Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 2025 Themes: February - LOVE! on the Plaza March - Block Party April - Putt-Putt on the Plaza May…

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Plaza District View map

1700 block of NW 16th,
Oklahoma City, OK, US
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk

The 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk, a monthly celebration of the arts in Norman, connects the downtown arts district with outlying galleries, performance halls and Campus Corner. Whether you like dance, painting, photography or music, there will be something for you to see and hear during the 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk. All events are free and open to the public. Click here to learn more about what is happening…

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Walker Arts District View map

Main Street,
Norman, OK, US
07:00 PM - 08:30 PM | Poetry Open Mic: Celebrating Every Cell, Lit Up

ABOUT THE EVENT Uncanny Art House will host a poetry open mic on Friday, July 10, beginning at 7:30 PM, in celebration of Every Cell, Lit Up, the collaborative poetry card set from University of Oklahoma professor and poet Crag Hill and visual artist spontaneous bob (David Smith), recently named Poet Laureate of Norman. The event takes place during Norman's monthly 2nd Friday Art Walk and is free and open…

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Uncanny Art House View map

106 East Main Street,
Norman, 73069, OK, US

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