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Features 8 Family Valentine’s Day Feast Create culinary memories with a festive night in 10 Building Strong Bonds
How goal setting as a family makes a long-term impact
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44 Parenting Kids with ADHD 6 strategies to help children thrive In Every Issue 12 Local Family Fun Date night options for families, BFFs and sweethearts 20 Calendar Spread the love with 146 family fun events 36 Real Moms of the Metro Restaurant owner talks work-life balance 40 Exploring Oklahoma with Children
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Valentine’s Day Fun Guides Love is in the air and there is so much #okcfamilyfun to be had! Find our recommendations of family- friendly Valentine events, local spots to pick up festive treats and more at metrofamilymagazine.com/ valentines. Pre-register for Bump, Baby & More! Our annual informative event for expecting parents and those with young children will be Saturday, Feb. 22 at Cole’s Community Center. Enjoy workshops by local experts, shop, enter to win prizes
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L ike most mornings, we’re running late, but the school carpool line waits for no one so off we go. As I’m driving, I’m also peppering my three kids with questions: Do you have your bags? Your folders? Lunches? Gloves? My youngest interrupts my barrage to sweetly announce, “I love you, mama.” It occurs to me that his little voice won’t sound like a toddler for much longer. My middle son will realize a “wash car” is actually called a car wash. And, likely soon, my daughter won’t hug me and hold my hand when I pick her up from school. Those three little words gave me pause amidst chaos, reminding me to slow down and become more intentional in the way I parent and love those around me. As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, February is the perfect time to consider how to love ourselves and our families well. Make time to spend together, either with our OKC family date night ideas on page 12 or plan a night in with recipes for a festive family feast on page 8. Talk about how to spread kindness, with inspiration from two metro high school seniors on page 48. Like their story did for my crew, I hope our Super Kids of the Metro will also spark a conversation with your family about mental health awareness. I certainly know from experience that moms can be the very worst at loving ourselves. My conversation with Jessica Falkner, local restaurant owner and February’s Real Mom of the Metro, reminded me that even in our mom guilt we have to seek moments of joy and carve out time to love our families when and how we can. Find Jessica’s story on page 36.
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New & Now
CURBSIDE FLOWERS VALENTINE’S DAY FLORAL SALES. PHOTOS BY NATHAN POPPE.
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Growing strong community The mission of The Curbside Chronicle has always been to employ and empower people transitioning out of homelessness. From the creation of the magazine itself to selling holiday wrapping paper designed by local artists, staff at the Chronicle and parent organization the Homeless Alliance are continually seeking new opportunities to achieve that vision. Five years ago, The Curbside Chronicle tested the waters in creating and selling 100 Valentine’s Day bouquets to the community, an additional opportunity for their vendors transitioning out of homelessness to earn a dignified income. Vendors sold out of the bouquets within a day, and the sale has grown exponentially since. In 2019, more than 40 vendors were employed to hand-assemble 1,800 Valentine’s Day bouquets. “You are giving your loved one something beautiful and special while also giving our vendors dignity and an opportunity to get out of the difficult situations they are in,” said Ranya Forgotson, director of The Curbside Chronicle . Curbside Flowers now has its own name and website and has expanded to selling Mother’s Day bouquets and, new in 2019, handmade holiday wreaths. The community support has been so significant that the organization is working to open a full-time retail shop. “There is a level of confidence and self-esteem built through the products our vendors sell,” said Forgotson. “They are benefitted by earning a wage but they take pride in knowing they’re giving people something to enjoy. It’s an equal transaction.” Pre-orders for Valentine’s Day bouquets for your sweetheart, friend or child will be taken online, with prices ranging from $20 to $100. A small number of grab-and-go bouquets will be available at three pick-up locations in Edmond and Oklahoma City. To order or for more information, visit www.curbsideflowers.org.
Cultivating strong students Since 2011, Sam Presti’s Forward Thinking Leadership program has bolstered the leadership skills of more than 500 local students. Designed to help students identify their strengths and find their voice as leaders, the program culminates each year with a leadership summit presented by Presti, Oklahoma City Thunder executive vice president and general manager. Star Spencer Mid-High School will become the fourth Oklahoma City Public School to join the program this year, along with OK Centennial High School, U.S. Grant High School and John Marshall High School. “We identified students that have leadership potential and strive to develop their skills,” said H. Charmaine Johnson, principal at Star Spencer Mid-High School, explaining how students were selected to participate. Also new in 2020, the program is partnering with the University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Center to provide sessions on learned optimism, gratitude and identifying and leveraging character strengths. Dr. Sean McDaniel, OKCPS superintendent, says the amplified programming is in line with EmbraceOKC, a collaborative initiative focused on mental health between OKCPS and other local partners. EmbraceOKC strives to embrace mental health as preventable and treatable, achieve social and emotional wellbeing for students and their families and hold schools as a sanctuary of support. “Adding the University of Pennsylvania’s Positive Psychology Center into the program this year comes at a critical time when resilience and optimism are so important for our students,” said McDaniel.
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FORWARD THINKING LEADERSHIP PROGRAM AT STAR SPENCER MID-HIGH SCHOOL Resources for strong families
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New parents receive ongoing education and support Parent Promise and INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center’s Right Track program provides new parents education and support after returning home with their newborns. Before leaving the hospital after delivery, parents receive information about the services offered and a care/resource package. Parent educators schedule an appointment to visit the family within a few weeks of hospital dismissal. Melinda Campbell, MSW, LCSW with INTEGRIS Case Management, says timely in-home visitation and support can make a tremendous difference in the lives of their patients, especially in monitoring concerns like the development of postpartum depression and following safe sleep recommendations. Sherry Fair, executive director of Parent Promise, calls the new program “groundbreaking.” Parent Promise is a nonprofit organization offering home-based support programs to assist parents in creating a loving, nurturing and safe home. The Women’s Center at INTEGRIS has been a top referral source for Parent Promise. “The earlier we can begin working with vulnerable families, the better opportunity these families have to start on a path to parenting success,” said Fair. “This program is a front-line effort in the direction of providing more nurturing homes and families, ensuring children are on a healthy track physically and emotionally.” The program is free to patients due to funding provided through grants from the Arnall Family Foundation and the INTEGRIS Foundation. Find out more about the educational resources and support available through Parent Promise at parentpromise.org.
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Smart Start Central Oklahoma offers its free Early Birds program to support parents and caregivers of children under 5 with toys, books and activities to develop school readiness. More than 4,000 participants benefit from the program each year. Early Birds promotes healthy parent-child relationships and interactions, provides children with positive early learning experiences and supports parents as their child’s first and most influential teacher. “The years before age 5 are the most critical for a child’s developing brain,” says Stacy Dykstra, executive director for Smart Start Central Oklahoma. “During a child’s first 5 years of life, the parent is the primary and most important teacher and role model, so it’s important to give them the support and skills they need to serve as confident, effective teachers of their children.” During each 90-minute class parents learn how to take advantage of teachable moments throughout the day, and a trained instructor discusses developmental milestones, everyday learning, purposeful parenting and family health and wellness. In support of school readiness, Early Birds enables parents to help their children develop healthy social-emotional skills, and the open atmosphere encourages discussion, sharing of resources and the opportunity to meet other parents. Parents receive a free bag of educational toys and books to stimulate learning and development at home. Parents may attend Early Birds beginning with a prenatal class and then three times per year until their child is 5 and ready to enter kindergarten. Classes are offered in Oklahoma County public school districts and at community partner locations in both English and Spanish. A complete schedule can be found at www.smartstartcentraloklahoma.org/early-birds.
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What’s for Dinner? FAMILY VALENTINE’S DAY FEAST
BY RERE LUNSFORD. PHOTOS BY MORGAN LYNN HAMMONTREE.
Since the kitchen is my home-away-from- home, I quickly learned that getting my kids in the kitchen with me is a great way to spend time with them and make them part of the meal prep process (with hopes that will make them like a vegetable or two!) From make-your-own pizza night to fancy grilled cheese night, if I’ve learned anything about cooking with my kids, it’s that they love choices. There’s something powerful about getting to customize your meal. Customizing is not always feasible, but one thing we have mastered is snacks. There’s nothing better than a snack plate with a variety of things to nibble on, and you can create one for any occasion. After years of calling them “mama’s lunchables,” I discovered a big snack plate is called a charcuterie board. I also discovered that when you throw your snacks on a big wooden cutting board and post it on social media, you up your mom game by 10 points. For Valentine’s Day we’re opting to forgo the meat and cheese charcuterie board and tap into our sweeter side with a mix of chocolate covered strawberries and chocolate dipped wafers with heart
sprinkles. A side of blueberries and apple slices provides balance, along with some peanut butter Greek yogurt dip. For some reason the ability to snack on a variety of things laid out in front of them makes my kids more willing to try new things. Kids are weird like that. They also like dips (no one can deny the power of a good dip!) and to eat things in ball form. My son snubs meatloaf, but if I roll the exact same concoction into small meatballs, he’s all about it. Making meatballs together combines the perfect amount of fun and mess and by making a garlic honey sauce, there’s enough ingredients for everyone to get a turn contributing before rolling up our sleeves. I’m thankful my boys have discovered the love of cooking. We hope your family will, too, using these recipes to create a special Valentine’s dinner together. Editor’s note: This is the second article in a three-part series exploring ideas for cooking as a family from local moms. ReRe Lunsford is a Norman mom of two boys and an adjunct journalism professor at The University of Oklahoma.
The kitchen is the heart and soul of a home for many families. It’s where we make memories and yummy meals. It’s also where, as a mom, you can feel like you spend the majority of your time. If someone says they’ve been in the kitchen for nine years, believe them!
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Valentine’s Day Menu
MAIN COURSE Garlic Honey Meatballs with Honey Glazed Carrots Garlic Honey Meatballs 1 pound of ground beef ¼ cup of finely diced onion 1 tsp of salt 1 tsp of pepper
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray baking dish with nonstick spray. Combine beef, onions, garlic and spices. Form into meatballs and place in dish. Mix sauce ingredients and pour over meatballs. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
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Intentional parenting: How setting goals and values strengthens families
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“Some things were practical, like brushing their teeth without being asked,” said Gunn. “Others were things they wanted to accomplish that year.” The experience was so positive and profound the Gunns wanted to encourage other families to do the same through goal-setting workshops. Family-iD was born in 1996 and became a 501(c)3 in 2003. Gunn sold his financial services company in 2009 to focus full time on helping families become more intentional in planning their family and parenting successes. “As parents, most of the time we take things day by day, dealing with things as they come and hoping it turns out for the best,” said Derek England, administrative director for Family-iD. “But the most important and successful things in life take incredible intention, sacrifice and direction.” England’s family attended a Family-iD workshop seven years ago and it drastically changed how they approach life. In the workshops, families identify shared values, set goals and learn how to put each other first. Involving everyone in the family, kids too, in that planning process creates ownership and
a shared vision for moving forward together. That intentionality then influences behaviors for everyone in the family. “When a family has a vision or core identity, then behaviors become acceptable or unacceptable based on that,” said England. Family-iD workshops in action To start the process, the entire family attends a Family-iD workshop together. Each person writes his or her personal values and then together families identity their core values as a group. Deep conversations often ensue about why the family values things like kindness, responsibility or faith. “There is a level of relationship and conversation that just wouldn’t happen without knowing [the core values],” said England. “Then it becomes this basis for communication, like when you sit down with your son or daughter to talk about something that’s gone on at school and you can look back at [the values] they wrote down; that is gold.” Gunn encourages families to review their shared and individual goals regularly, but even families who admit they forget to do so have later said their kids were still able to accomplish their goals.
Siblings without rivalry … kids who respond graciously to the word “no” … teens choosing family over outside influences … sound too good to be true? Greg Gunn, founder of Family-iD, has discovered these seemingly- utopian ideas can be realities for any family. A self-proclaimed goal-setting fanatic in his business life, more than 20 years ago a friend challenged Gunn to a new kind of goal setting, for his family. Greg and wife Rhonda wrote a vision statement for their family and considered goals for each of their children, with the kids’ input.
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“Even just writing a goal, there’s power in that,” said Gunn. “It helps kids learn to be intentional and become goal setters, which will help them be successful in life.” Beyond identifying shared values and goals, families spend a great deal of time considering sibling relationships and what it means to be an interdependent family. According to England, how siblings treat each other in the home is the basis for all other relationships they will experience in life, especially as they eventually seek out a life partner. England calls unresolved sibling rivalry one of the greatest threats to family interdependence and “as serious as burning the house down.” “Everybody in a family should be able to turn toward each other to get their identity needs met by the family,” said England. “If those needs are met, who I am, what I’m about, that I’m seen, heard and valued, they won’t turn to get those needs met outside the family.” While kids and their relationships with each other will never be perfect, by focusing on the principle that siblings should treat each other better than their best friends and not allowing siblings to intentionally be mean to or hurt each other, the family bond is strengthened and kids are less likely to succumb to negative peer pressure outside the home. Another key parenting issue addressed in
Family-iD workshops is teen rebellion. England says parents who are willing to be vulnerable and admit when they are wrong goes a long way toward building a relationship of trust. “Children don’t rebel against authority, they rebel against a lack of relationship,” said England. “Being quick to admit and ask for forgiveness brings a healing relationship to a teen that almost nothing else can do.” When requiring children in the home to treat each other with respect and kindness, parents should remember the same holds true for them. England laughingly says teens are always willing to help keep parents accountable for their actions and behaviors, another positive step in helping teens feel valued and respected. Gunn advocates role playing with kids of all ages, teaching key principles like conflict resolution and forgiveness in times of non- conflict, a practice his now-grown children remember with fondness and laughter. His adult children often attend workshops to serve as positive examples for families that intentional parenting does make a difference in the long run, even if it’s hard to see whether kids are really understanding what parents are teaching them in the short term. “When you are continually giving [your kids] moral and practical reasons, eventually it gets in there,” said Gunn.
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LOCAL FAMILY FUN
Make it a date!
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance. The whole month of February is a perfect time to make plans with all those you love, your family, your sweetheart and your friends. We’ve rounded up locally-owned restaurants great for families, grown-up date options and fun girls’ night out experiences.
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Perfect for family, friends or date night, check out OKC Black Restaurant Weeks , running all month long. This city-wide celebration of black-owned restaurants, chefs, food trucks and caterers is a foodie adventure to explore new restaurants and old favorites. With more than 30 restaurants participating throughout the metro, there are plenty of options to tempt all taste buds, including breakfast, brunch and lunch creations like smoked salmon avocado toast at The Hive Eatery (1149 E 2nd St, Edmond); Tuesday date nights with live music, entertainment and food and drink specials at Ice Event Center & Grill (1148 NE 36th St); and cold treats with cool toppings at Freezing Cow Rolling Ice Cream (6401 Northwest Expy, #126B). In honor of Black History Month, community members can make a concerted effort to support minority-owned businesses. “Supporting a locally-owned small restaurant or business means those dollars stay in the
community and have a direct impact,” said Apollo Woods, founder and CEO of OKC Black Eats. “We’re a resource for people to find new places [to eat].” While OKC Black Eats has hosted similar smaller-scale events, like monthly brunches to encourage community members to try new-to-them black-owned restaurants, this inaugural year of OKC Black Restaurant Weeks is a much larger undertaking. The goal is to get 2,200 people to spend $100 at participating restaurants, and then the economic impact will be analyzed. “Food is the tool to get people having conversations,” said Woods. “We’re excited to see where this goes as we’re having conversations about housing, residential and commercial development and policies that better impact minority-owned business in the state.” Find out more at www.okcblackeats.com.
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New Year, New Healthy You
DINE AL FRESCO AT SOCIAL CAPITAL. PHOTO BY CLAIRE NELSON.
Family-Friendly Eats Fresh & Flavorful For casual fast food, Saturn Grill (6432 Avondale Dr) creates fresh, scratch-made favorites for lunch and dinner. From the spicy turkey sandwich on homemade flatbread to sweet and spicy house-made chicken salad, there’s something for everyone, including vegetarian and vegan options. Save room for their homemade desserts! For a tasty spin on comfort food, check out Iron Starr Urban Barbeque (3700 N Shartel). Smoked meats, fancy mac & cheese and out-of-this-world double chocolate bread pudding make for a flavorful family meal. In the Paseo District, Picasso Cafe (3009 Paseo Dr) creates delicious, vegetarian-inspired fare for brunch, lunch and dinner, from vegan tacos and burgers to fish, steak and chicken. Dinner & a Park Downtown Oklahoma City’s new Scissortail Park is the perfect place to work up an appetite. Walk the beautiful trails, rent a paddleboat at the boathouse and let imaginations run wild on the unique, creative play structures, sand pits and climbing walls. Then, head across Hudson Street to Social Capital (517 S Hudson) for street tacos, salads and house-made ice cream. You can’t beat the view of the sun setting on the OKC skyline from the expansive outdoor decks. Breakfast & Brunch If early morning fare is your fave, check out Hatch (Chisholm Creek & Automobile Alley) for pancakes, French toast or waffles (don’t miss the Oklahoma-shaped pancake!) and Neighborhood JAM (OKC & Norman) for scratch-made creative eggs benedict, pancakes and seasonal granola (plus, JAM donates 15 percent of proceeds to local
schools and organizations on the first Friday of each month!). Enjoy indoor and outdoor play spaces plus breakfast, lunch and snacks and a coffee and cocktails bar at Play Cafe (610 NW 23rd St). Favorite Family Fare You can’t go wrong with burgers or pizza! S&B Burger Joint (multiple locations) has something for everyone, from smothered fries (try the PB Fry with sweet potato fries, peanut butter and bacon) to unique sliders. On Tuesdays, get a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree. The Garage (multiple locations) has arcade games perfect for entertaining kids while they wait for tasty burgers, and kids’ menu items come with free bomb pops. For pizza pie, enjoy table games for the whole family at Norman’s Notorious P.I.E. (305 E Main St, Norman), check out Empire Slice House (1804 NW 16th) in the Plaza District or visit Hideaway Pizza (multiple locations).
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fare. For Guatemalan food and Latin favorites, check out Cafe Kacao (3325 N Classen Blvd), offering breakfast, brunch and lunch fare. Sweet Tooth For an after-dinner or anytime treat, grab a whole pie or just a slice at Pie Junkie (1711 NW 16th St) with flavors ranging from bird dog buttermilk and peanut butter chocolate to key lime and apple crumble. Enjoy cupcakes, pies, coffee and other goodies at Cuppies & Joe (727 NW 23rd St), which also offers twice-monthly Saturday story times. Indulge in an ice cream cookie sandwich, sundae or fountain favorite at Roxy’s Ice Cream Social (OKC, Plaza District, Classen Curve, Edmond). Editor’s note: Find our list of metro restaurants offering kids-eat-free and family discounts at www. metrofamilymagazine.com/okc- restaurant-discounts-by-day.
Food Hall Fun Food halls have become all the rage, and they are perfect for families as the variety of options means everyone can get exactly what they want. The Collective (308 NW 10th St) features 11 kitchens and an outdoor dog-friendly patio with views of downtown OKC. Try a poke bowl from Okie Pokie or locally-sourced meats and produce from Local-Homa. Parlor (11 NE 6th St) combines a collection of chefs with three levels of seating, including outdoor patios. Try Korean comfort food from Sura Eats or Nashville-style hot (or not) chicken from Mother Clucker (don’t miss their rotating milkshake flavors with crazy combos). Ethnic Eats Owned by parents wanting to create a family-friendly atmosphere, Nhinja Sushi & Wok (OKC, Edmond, Yukon) provides fast, fun and fresh
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Date Night
OKC BALLET ROMEO & JULIET . DAYOUNG JUNG AND ALVIN TOVSTOGRAY. PHOTO BY SHEVAUN WILLIAMS.
Do: Learn something new at a forensic date night Dine: Olivetto’s Italian Bistro
Do: Fall in love with a classic ballet Dine: Midtown eats
If you are looking for something outside the box, SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology (10301 S Sunnylane Rd) is hosting a Valentine’s Forensic Date Night on Feb. 14. Spend the evening learning about the scientific methods law enforcement, doctors and anthropologists use to discover information. Work as a CSI team to read the features of a replica human skull cast from a real trauma case. Tickets are $30 and the hands-on class starts at 7:30 p.m., which gives you time to cozy up for a meal beforehand at Oliveto’s Italian Bistro (1301 S I-35 Service Rd) in Moore. Enjoy Italian classics like pastas and pizza as well as house specialties like the seared New York strip steak served with gorgonzola butter and a jalapeño risotto.
An annual tradition since 2015, the OKC Ballet brings the stunning production of Robert Mills’ Romeo & Juliet to the Civic Center Music Hall Feb. 14 through 16. Get swept away with this timeless tale of star-crossed lovers told through beautiful scenery, romantic scores performed by the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and the eloquent dancing of OKC Ballet. A quick trip up Walker Ave offers a host of Midtown dining options including Packard’s New American Kitchen and Ludivine Dining Room . Find more February productions at www.metrofamilymagazine.com/make-it-a-date.
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Do: A night out for a good cause Organizations around the metro host a variety of galas that make for perfect date night entertainment, plus you can feel good about paying it forward to support a worthy cause. The Warriors of Freedom Foundation hosts the annual Beads & the Brave Gala on Feb. 22 at The Criterion. Attendees can enjoy dinner prepared by veteran chefs and live entertainment, emceed by Mayor David Holt. Tickets start at $150. The Oklahoma City Zoo invites couples to enjoy Wine in the Wild on Feb. 14. Attendees get a plush tram ride to Sanctuary Asia where they can enjoy unlimited wine samples, live music, light hors d’oeuvres, zookeeper talks and a unique art gala with pieces painted by zoo animals. Tickets start at $65.
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#Imomsohard’s Mom’s Night Out Round 2 Tour The funny mom duo Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley took social media by storm with their frank and relatable commentary on motherhood. Stopping in Oklahoma City on Feb. 21 at The Criterion , their Round 2 tour is sure to incite plenty of laughs about the struggles of raising a family. Tickets start at $49.75 and doors open at 6 p.m. Having Our Say at Lyric’s Plaza Theatre There is something so real about a conversation between friends and Lyric’s production of Having Our Say takes that experience to the stage. While making dinner, 103-year-old Sadie and 101-year- old Bessie, famously known as the Delany sisters, recount monumental events in their lives from the old Jim Crow South to renaissance Harlem, weaving a rich tapestry of the last century as they lived it. The show opens Feb. 19, runs through March 8 and tickets start at $25. Galentine’s Night Out
OKC at the Oscars Celebrate all the glitz and glamour of the Oscars with your mom team. Enjoy food, red carpet photo opps, Oscars BINGO, a silent auction and multiple viewing screens at the Paramount Room (701 W Sheridan Ave). The event benefits Positive Tomorrows, Oklahoma’s only elementary school specifically for homeless children. Tickets are $40. Express your creative side The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is celebrating their Warhol exhibition with a creative painting event on Feb. 28. Wine & Palette will provide instruction to help attendees create their own Warhol-inspired canvas painting. Tickets are $45; all supplies are provided, including light hors d’oeuvres. Find more local painting-night-out options at www. metrofamilymagazine.com/make-it-a-date.
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TOP 5 EVENTS Feb. 7 Junior Triathlon at the Earlywine Park YMCA Feb. 13 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live: Neighbor Day at the Hudiburg Chevrolet Center Feb. 18 Perked-Up Playdate at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Feb. 22 Bump, Baby & More Expo hosted by MetroFamily and BabiesOK at Cole’s Community Center Feb. 23 OKC Philharmonic Discovery Family
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Preregister. Best suited for ages 5 & up. Free for families, school groups and chaperones. 10:30am-1pm. 478-2250, www.nationalcowboymuseum.org Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers at Chesapeake Energy Arena (100 W Reno Ave). Prices vary. 7pm. Also held: 2/7 vs Detroit, 2/9 vs Boston, 2/11 vs San Antonio, 2/21 vs Denver, 2/23 vs San Antonio, 2/27 vs Sacramento & 3/3 vs Los Angeles Clippers. 605- 4306, www.nba.com/thunder Oklahoma State University Men’s Basketball vs Texas Christian University at Gallagher-Iba Arena (200 Athletic Center, Stillwater). Prices vary. 7pm. Also held: 2/15 vs Texas Tech, 2/22 vs OU, 2/29 vs Iowa State & 3/4 vs Kansas State. 877-255-4678, www.okstate.com University of Oklahoma Women’s Basketball vs West Virginia University at Lloyd Noble Center (2900 S Jenkins Ave, Norman). Prices vary. 7pm. Also held: 2/11 vs OSU, 2/16 vs Kansas State, 2/26 vs Kansas. 325-2424, www.soonersports.com Feb. 6 Chocolate Decadence at Leadership Square (211 N Robinson Ave) features chocolate-inspired cuisine, jazz music, wine, craft beer, champagne and an auc - tion. Benefits community projects in Au - tomobile Alley. For 21 & up. Business or cocktail attire requested. $75 & up. 6-9pm. 706-7484, www.automobilealley.org Feb. 6-8 Tribes at UCO’s Mitchell Hall (100 N University Dr, Edmond) features the story of Billy, who was born deaf in a hearing family, and Sylvia, a young woman on the brink of deafness. $10-$20. 7:30pm. 974-3375, www.uco.edu/cfad/mitchell-hall Feb. 7 FREE Night to Shine Prom at Putnam City Baptist Church (11401 N Rockwell Ave) features a prom night experience for people with special needs, ages 14 & older, with a red carpet, VIP treatment including hair and makeup stations, shoe shining stations and more. Parents and guardians can also enjoy a special night with live entertainment, dancing and dinner. Preregister. 6-9pm. 773-6900, www.pcbc.tv/nighttoshine
Through Feb. 9 Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat at Lyric at the Plaza (1727 NW 16th St) features a family-friendly stage production of the classic children’s book. $20-$25. See website for show times. 524-9312, www.lyrictheatreokc.com Oscar Contenders at Oklahoma City Museum of Art (415 Couch Dr) features screenings of Academy Award-nominated short films including live action, documentaries and animation. Adults, $9; college students & teens (13-18), $7; kids (12 & under), $5. See website for show times. 236-3100, www.okcmoa.com Feb. 3 First Mondays for Kids at Sam Noble Museum (2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman) features complimentary admission for kids 17 years old and under on the first Monday of each month. General admission applies to guests 18 and older. Adults (18-64), $8; seniors (65+), $6; kids (17 & under), free. 10am-5pm. Also held: March 2. 325-4712, samnoblemuseum.ou.edu Feb. 4 Oklahoma City Blue vs South Bay Lakers at Cox Convention Center (1 Myriad Gardens). Prices vary. 7pm. Also held: 2/6 vs Memphis, 2/8 vs Stockton, 2/11 vs Long Island, 2/22 vs Sioux Falls, 2/29 vs Iowa & 3/4 vs Memphis. 602- 8500, oklahomacity.gleague.nba.com TobyMac at Chesapeake Energy Arena (100 W Reno Ave) with special guests Tauren Wells, Jordan Feliz, We Are Messengers, Ryan Stevenson, Aaron Cole and Cochren & Co. $19.75 & up. 7pm. 602-8700, www.chesapeakearena.com Feb. 4-9 Come From Away at Civic Center Music Hall (201 N Walker Ave) features the true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Best suited for ages 10 & up. $27 & up. See website for show times. www.okcbroadway.com Feb. 5 FREE Cowgirls of Color at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (1700 NE 63rd St) features a presentation by the inspiring all-black, all-female rodeo team and activity stations for students throughout the museum. Program lasts approximately one hour.
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with fingerprinting, DNA extraction, blood typing and more. Create codes and secret messages during this sensory-sensitive family night out. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults, $15; kids (3 & up), $10; kids, (2 & under), free. 6-10pm. 602- 6664, www.sciencemuseumok.org Make Your Own Terrarium at Elk Valley Brewing (1210 N Hudson Ave) features a step-by-step class to make your own terrarium. Preregister, space is limited. For 21 & up. $25 & up. 6:30 & 8pm. www. ephemeratx.com/events/elkvalleyokc Feb. 7-9 Braum’s An Affair of the Heart at State Fair Park (3001 General Pershing Blvd) features Oklahoma’s largest contemporary craft show with nearly 800 booths of handmade items, boutiques and gourmet food items. $10; kids (12 & under), free. Friday & Saturday, 9am-6pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm. 632-2652, www.aaoth.com Feb. 8 Oklahoma City Fairytale Ball at Noah’s Event Venue (14017 Quail Springs Pkwy) features crafts, story time, songs,
games, princess portraits and more. $25-$50. Three sessions available: 10-11:45am, 1:30-3:15pm & 5-6:45pm. www.facebook.com/ProjectPrincessOK FREE See You Saturdays at Oklahoma Hall of Fame (1400 Classen Dr) features themed experiences, crafts and guided tours. All ages welcome. Activities begin at 10:30am. 235- 4485, www.oklahomahof.com FREE Open House at Crème De La Crème Early Learning Center (14400 N Penn Ave) features food trucks, a moon bounce, games, educational activities and teacher meet & greets. 10am-noon. 977-0191, www.cremedelacreme.com Indian Taco Sale and Indie Market at the Ok Choctaw Tribal Alliance (5320 S Youngs Blvd) features traditional Indian tacos and other native dishes as well as native vendors offering crafts and handmade goods. Benefits the OK Choctaw Tribal Alliance. Free to attend. 11am-2:30pm. 681-0869, www. facebook.com/okchoctawtribalalliance FREE Eagle Watch at Lake Thunderbird State Park (1201 Clear Bay Ave, Norman)
FREE Night to Shine Prom at Crossings Community Church - Edmond (1500 W Covell Rd, Edmond) features a red carpet welcome, a live DJ, a Tim Tebow gift bag, food and drink, salon room, karaoke, limousine rides, lighted dance floor and more, for people ages 14 & up with special needs. Parents can enjoy the parent prom. Preregister. 6-9pm. 242-5449, crossings.church/shine FREE First Friday Gallery Walk in the Paseo District (NW 30th & 27th St, Walker & Hudson Ave) features special themed exhibits, refreshments, guest artists and a variety of entertainment. 6-9pm. 525-2688, www.thepaseo.org Junior Triathlon at the Earlywine Park YMCA (11801 S May Ave) features a kid-friendly triathalon for ages 4-11. Kids complete in three age-divided events (swim, scoot, run). All finishers will receive a medal. Preregister. $15. 6pm. 378-0420, ymcaokc.org/juniortri Late Nite Labs: Crime Scene Investigation at Science Museum Oklahoma (2020 Remington Pl) explores the science of solving crimes
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Drop-in Drawing at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (1700 NW 63rd St) features a come-&-go art gathering open to the public. Practice different techniques and skills and be inspired by the artwork on display. Borrow drawing materials from the Visitor Services Desk in the museum lobby (while supplies last) or bring your own. Free with admission. 2-3pm. 478- 2250, www.nationalcowboymuseum.org OKC at the Oscars at The Paramount Room (701 W Sheridan Ave) features specialty cocktails, nominee-themed foods, fun prizes, an all-you-can-eat buffet, red carpet photo opportunities and multiple viewing screens. Benefits Positive Tomorrows. $40 & up. 6-10:30pm. 532- 6376, www.memorablemomentsokc.com My So Called Band at Tower Theatre (425 NW 23rd St) features a live performance by the local-favorite 90s cover band. For ages 21 & older. $12. 9pm. 708-6937, www.towertheatreokc.com Feb. 10 The Choir of Man at OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater (7777 S May Ave) features a cast of nine guys from the UK and Ireland singing, dancing, tumbling and stomping. $30 & up. 7:30pm. 682-7579, tickets.occc.edu Feb. 10-14 FREE Valentine’s Celebration at the Chickasaw Cultural Center (867 Cooper Memorial Dr) features cultural and language demonstrations, chocolate tastings, make-&-take activities and more. 10am-5pm. 580-622-7130, www. chickasawculturalcenter.com Feb. 11 The Levante Duo at The Depot (200 S Jones, Norman) features a unique repertoire of original music
ages 2-6. 10-11:30am. 979-2200, www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org Feb. 13
features a tour of the park to catch a glimpse of magnificent eagles in their winter home. Preregister, space is limited. 1-4pm. Also held: Feb. 22. 321-4633 University of Oklahoma Men’s Basketball vs West Virginia University at Lloyd Noble Center (2900 S Jenkins Ave, Norman). Prices vary. 1pm. Also held: 2/12 vs Iowa State, 2/18 vs Baylor, 3/3 vs Texas. 325-2424, www.soonersports.com Oklahoma State University Women’s Basketball vs West Virginia University at Gallagher-Iba Arena (200 Athletic Center, Stillwater). Prices vary. 2pm. Also held: 2/26 vs Texas Tech & 3/3 vs Kansas State. 877-255-4678, www.okstate.com Victorian Valentine’s Workshop at the Moore-Lindsay Historic House Museum (508 N Peters Ave, Norman). Attendees will learn the history of valentine cards and will create their own card to take home. Preregister. For ages 6-10. $5. 2-4pm. 321- 0156, www.normanmuseum.org Animal and Snake Painting Gallery at Martin Park Nature Center (5000 W Memorial Rd) features pieces of art made by snakes, turtles and spiders. Attendees can enjoy a meet-the-artist hour, live snake painting demonstration, an artist corner with kid crafts and a silent auction. Benefits Friends of Martin Park. Free to attend. 3-5pm. 297-1429, www.okc.gov/parksignup Midwest City’s Daddy Daughter Dance at Reed Conference Center (5750 Will Rogers Rd, Midwest City) features music, dancing and light snacks. Attendees can also enjoy carriage rides and professional photographer packages for an additional cost. For ages 3-14. $15 per person. Dance sessions: 4-5:30pm, 6-7:30pm & 8-9:30pm. 739-1293, www.midwestcityok.org University of Oklahoma Men’s Gymnastics vs University of Iowa at McCasland Field House (151 E Brooks St, Norman). Prices vary. 7pm. Also held: 2/15 vs Michigan. 325- 2424, www.soonersports.com Feb. 9 Frozen Nose 5k at Wheeler Park (1200 S Western Ave) features a wintertime race benefiting Sox of Love. Wear your wacky socks on race day and bring extras for the sock drive to help those in need. $35. 2-4pm. 703- 0052, www.frozennoseseries.com
FREE Chocolate & Crafts at the Warr Acres Library (5901 NW 63rd St) features valentine-themed crafts, chocolate-themed challenges and chocolate prizes. For teens. 6-7pm. 721-2616, www.metrolibrary.org Bryant Rd, Edmond) features stomping rhythms, traditional whirling dances, brilliantly colored costumes and festive songs. $31 & up. 7:30pm. 285-1010, www.armstrongauditorium.org Ballet Folclórico Nacional at Armstrong Auditorium (14400 S FEATURED Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live: Neighbor Day at the Hudiburg Chevrolet Center (6000 S Prosper Blvd, Midwest City) features an interactive adventure in the neighborhood of make-believe with new songs and fan-favorites from the series, including the beloved “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” $23-$73. 3:30 & 7pm. 594-8300, www.okcciviccenter.com Feb. 13-15 Death at Rehab: A Murderous Mystery Tour at Sooner Theatre (101 E Main St, Norman) features dinner and a musical theatre extravaganza benefiting Sooner Theatre. For adults only. $75. 6:30pm. 321-9600, www.soonertheatre.org Feb. 14 FREE Norman 2nd Friday Art Walk in downtown Norman (Main St, Norman) features a monthly celebration of the arts with a variety of live entertainment, art experiences and more. 6-9pm. www.2ndfridaynorman.com Sweetheart Ball at the Renaissance Waterford Oklahoma City Hotel (6300 Waterford Blvd) features dinner, dancing, comedy, games and more. Benefits Eye To Eye Marriage Enrichment Community. Preregister. $100 & up. 6-10pm. 627- 2475, www.eyetoeyecommunity.com Big Pink Party at the Minnis
and arrangements. $10. 7:30pm. 307-9320, www.normandepot.org Feb. 11-14 Cabaret at Oklahoma Christian University’s Judd Theater (2501 E Memorial Rd) features a musical
production by OC students with popular songs from a variety of musicals. $15. 7:30pm. 800-877-5010, www.oc.edu/events Feb. 12
Lakeview Recreation Center (12520 NE 36th St) features a family dance with refreshments, games and more. All ages welcome. $2. 6-8pm. 769- 2676, www.okc.gov/parksignup
FREE Touch, Learn, Create — Valentines at the Southwest OKC Library (2201 SW 134th St) features themed sensory stations for kids
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