Celebrate Black History Month
kids (7-12), $8; kids (6 & under), free. Fridays, 10am-7pm. greenwoodrising.org JAN. 13-FEB. 25 FREE Crowns Tea at Metropolitan Libraries (various locations) features a celebration of the rich tradition of church hats with tea, food and a tribute to the book Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry. Adults and supervised youth are welcome. Preregister. See website for locations and times. metrolibrary.org FEB. 1-29 Explore the Code: Bill Pickett at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (1700 NE 63rd St). Learn about the legendary rodeo star through his determination, courage and dedication to the cowboy way of life. Pickett was African American and Cherokee. Adults, $15; students, $10;
FEB. 21-MARCH 10 Wicked at Civic Center Music Hall (201 N Walker Ave) features a look at what happened in the Land of Oz … but from a different angle. Best suited for ages 8 & up. $40 & up. See website for show times. okcbroadway.com FEB. 22-24 Simply Indie Film Fest in Edmond (various locations) features a variety of independent films, screenplays, music videos and photography from all genres. Filmmakers will have a Q&A after their screenings. Best suited for teens & adults. $10-$50. See website for show times. simplyindiefilmfest.com FEB. 24-25 Friends of the Metropolitan Library System Annual Book Sale at State Fair Park Oklahoma Expo Hall (3212 Wichita Walk) features more than 500,000 books covering a wide variety of topics, plus a large selection of music, DVDs, Blu-rays, audiobooks and more. 9am-5pm. supportmls.org kids (6-12), $5; kids (5 & under), free. Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, noon-5pm. nationalcowboymuseum.org FEB. 9 BLAC Inc. presents: Ailey II at OCCC Visual & Performing Arts Center (7777 S May Ave) features a fresh perspective of the legacy of Alvin Ailey. $20 & up. 7:30pm. occc.universitytickets.com FEB. 22 FREE Black History Month through Film at Belle Isle Library (5501 N Villa Ave) features OETA documentaries that delve into Black history in Oklahoma, from Langston University, which opened even before Oklahoma became a state, to the trailblazers of Oklahoma’s Civil Rights movement, such as Roscoe Dungee, Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher and Clara Luper. 6:30-8pm. metrolibrary.org
THROUGH APRIL 1 FREE Descendants of the Black 1000: Flight from Oklahoma Black Towns to Canada at Oklahoma Contemporary (11 NW 11th St) features the work of Canadian artists Donna Paris and David Ofori Zapparoli, whose collaborative project presents untold stories that trace the historical movement of Black communities over time. Wednesday- Monday, 11am-6pm; Thursday, until 9pm. oklahomacontemporary.org JAN. 12-MARCH 1 Freedom Fridays at the Greenwood Rising History Center (23 N Greenwood Ave, Tulsa) features free admission for adult Oklahoma residents. Explore the history of Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District and the spirit of its Black citizens. Proof of residency required. Students (13 & up), $10;
Things to do in February
FEB. 10 FREE Lunar New Year at Myriad Gardens (301 W Reno Ave) features cultural performances, face painting, music, crafts and special performances from the Lion Dancers. Free to attend. 11am-2pm. myriadgardens.org Norman Daddy Daughter Dance at Embassy Suites (2501 Conference Dr, Norman) features a fun evening for little girls and their fathers or father figures with dancing, music and refreshments. Tickets are dance-specific and attendance is limited. $12 & up. 2-3:30pm, 4:30-6pm & 7-8:30pm. facebook.com/normanokparks FREE Norman Mardi Gras Parade in downtown Norman (Main Street, Norman) features parade floats, musicians, dancers and a wide array of fun and unusual characters. The 2024 theme is “Dancing
FEB. 10-17 Just Between Friends Consignment Sale at Cleveland County Fairgrounds (615 E Robinson, Norman) features new and gently used children’s clothes, toys, furniture and accessories. Saturday presale, $10- $20; Sunday, $5. No admission charged for other days. norman.jbfsale.com FEB. 17-18 Monster Jam at Paycom Center (100 W Reno Ave) features racing and freestyle action from the biggest Monster Jam superstars. $21 & up. Saturday, 1 & 7pm; Sunday, 1pm. paycomcenter.com FEB. 19 Kilgen Theater Organ Performance at Oklahoma History Center (800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr) features organist Tedde Gibson accompanying the silent film Captain January (1924) . Members, $10; nonmembers, $20. 7-8:30pm. okhistory.org
With Dragons.” 7-9pm. facebook. com/NormanMardiGrasSociety
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