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All Free Events

Thu, Sep 3, 2026
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

Where
Oklahoma Contemporary View map

11 NW 11th Street,
Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
09:30 AM - 10:20 AM | Homeschool Irish Dance

Learn basic Irish dance steps with other homeschooled students in a fun, laid-back setting. Perform in an end-of-session recital.

Where
Upstage Theatre View map

633 Hundred Oaks Drive, Ste 130 and 140
Edmond, 73013, 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
10:30 AM - 02:30 PM | Expressions Performing Arts Homeschool Musical Theatre

Work with fellow homeschooled performers to learn basic music theory, polish your dancing skills, brush up your acting skills, and put together a short musical production you’re sure to be proud of. No experience necessary, but experienced performers are welcome.

Where
Upstage Theatre View map

633 Hundred Oaks Dr, Ste 130 and 140
Edmond, 73013, OK, US
10:30 AM - 02:30 AM | Homeschool Musical Theatre Class

Work with fellow homeschooled performers to learn basic music theory, polish your dancing skills, brush up your acting skills, and put together a short musical production you’re sure to be proud of.

Where
Upstage Theatre View map

633 Hundred Oaks Drive, Ste 130 and 140
Edmond, 73013, OK, US
11:00 AM - 06:00 PM | Chad Mount: Frequency and Perspective

Explore light, rhythm, and pattern in Chad Mount: Frequency and Perspective. In this installation, Mount employs projection mapping, laser light, generative visuals, and sound to create spaces that respond to presence and perception. Viewers step into an immersive environment at the intersection of art and technology.

Where
Oklahoma Contemporary View map

11 NW 11th Street,
Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
05:30 PM - 09:00 PM | Opening Celebration | Clever, Quick, Magnetic: The Art of Witty Banter

Join Oklahoma Contemporary for the opening of Clever, Quick, Magnetic: The Art of Witty Banter. Curated by acclaimed artist David Salle, this exhibition brings together works by leading contemporary artists and considers how artistic decision-making shapes the experience of looking. Enjoy an ArtDesk Conversation with Salle and Nate Freeman, celebrated art correspondent for Vanity Fair magazine. Guests are invited to explore the exhibition and enjoy a reception featuring drinks, light refreshments,…

Where
Oklahoma Contemporary View map

11 NW 11th Street,
Oklahoma City, 73103, OK, US
07:00 PM - 09:30 PM | Open Mic Night at Factory Obscura

Features performers of all disciplines and backgrounds to perform inside the Mix-Tape immersive art experience. Each month will have a theme artists can base their performance on. It is encouraged to interpret the theme in any way the performer sees fit. It is not required to adhere to the theme.

Where
Factory Obscura View map

25 NW 9th Street,
Oklahoma City, 73102, OK, US