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All Free Events

Fri, Jun 5, 2026
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,…

Where
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History View map

2401 Chautauqua Avenue,
Norman, 73072, 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
08:00 PM - | Looped at Carpenter Square Theatre

LOOPED depicts an actual 1965 recording session in which an intoxicated Tallulah Bankhead required eight hours to re-record (or “loop”) a single line from her final movie Die! Die! My Darling! while antagonizing the film editor assigned to the job. 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.

Where
Carpenter Square Theatre View map

1009 W Reno Ave,
Oklahoma City, OK, 73106, OK, US