Community Calendar

Calling all Cowboys and Cowgirls! Walk, run or jog to help us beat OU in this year's Bedlam Run! Bedlam Run returns to an in-person event for 2021, and the Tulsa OSU Alumni Chapter wants to see you there. Join fellow OSU alumni and fans in downtown Tulsa on Saturday, July 31, at 7:30 a.m. for the 5K, 8K or one-mile fun run. Registration is $35 for the 5K, $40 for the 8K and $25 for the fun run. Click below to register and help us beat the Sooners at this year's Bedlam Run!

Don your sunscreen, diva glasses and floppy hats — the Art of Brunch is back! The annual summer party you've been patiently waiting for returns to our new downtown campus Saturday, July 31. Join us for a curated brunch menu from some of Oklahoma City's hottest eateries, bottomless mimosas and themed cocktails and mocktails. Complete with Gram-worthy photo opps next to epic decor, DIY art projects and the most stylish outdoor shindig in town, the Art of Brunch is the not-to-miss event of the season! 9:30 a.m. | Sponsor Hour 10:30 a.m. | VIP and General Admission entrance VIP ticket holders get private access to the terrace for exclusive cocktails and food options.$

Join us at the Scissortail Park Farmers Market this summer for live performances by some of your favorite local entertainers. June 12 10am - Sugar Free Allstars 11am - Lucas Ross June 19 10am - Alegria Real 11am - Sugar Free Allstars July 3 10am - Lyric Theatre 11am - OKC Improv July 10 10am - Meechie and Kidz Urban Grooves 11am - Lyric Theatre July 17 10am - Lucas Ross 11am - Wood Willow July 24 10am - RACE Dance Collective 11am - Poetry & Chill Kids July 31 10am - OKC Improv 11am - RACE Dance Collective

At Storytime Science children read a story and follow it up with a fun, hands-on scientific activity related to the book.

Sun Patterns, Dark Canyon explores the art and career of the highly successful twentieth-century American printmaker and painter Doel Reed (1894-1985). Reed is best known today as a Southwestern artist and "master of the aquatint;” his conservative yet modernist approach to the New Mexican landscape found a ready audience among curators and collectors during his lifetime. Reed began summering in the Taos artists’ colony starting in the 1940s and permanently moved to New Mexico in 1959. The mountainous topography, geology, and history of New Mexico were an endless source of inspiration to Reed. This exhibition will bring attention to this significant but understudied artist and demonstrates how Reed was both influenced by and contributed to national and international artistic trends over his long and prolific career. The rich and varied American landscapes of the Midwest and Southwest were his primary sources of inspiration. Included in the exhibition are over sixty works of art by Doel Reed and his contemporaries. The OSU Museum of Art is always FREE thanks to the generous support from the OSU Museum of Art Advocates. Hours are from 11 AM - 4 PM Tuesdays - Saturdays and 11 AM - 4 PM on Thursdays. Doel Reed, Sun Patterns, Dark Canyon, 1979, aquatint and etching on paper, 7 7/8 x 17 ½ inches. Oklahoma State University Museum of Art, Stillwater, OK, DRC 2011.015.001. Photo by Phil Shockley.

Everyone is welcome! Join us for this family-friendly event at Earlywine Park Small Pavilion (South OKC, off May Ave). We'll grill up some hot dogs and burgers for lunch (including veggie dogs if that's your style), socialize, have a silent auction fundraiser, some outdoor fun and games, and celebrate our progress in bringing awareness of instant-runoff voting to Oklahoma voters!

“A Luthier’s Tale: The Craft of Stringed Instruments,” is on view from July 2 – September 19, 2021. Guest curator Benjamin Liggett brings together local and regional makers in an exhibition dedicated to the art, craft, and design of stringed instruments. Following his training at the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery in Phoenix, Arizona, Liggett became a full-time luthier at Bishline Banjos. Liggett conveys his passion for creating instruments in this exhibition, which is a survey of stringed instruments from a variety of luthiers that represent the culture and craftsmanship of our region. With a documentary of the making process, a wide range of educational programs, and a multitude of performances, this show shines a light on this incredible craft. For more information about the exhibition: https://108contemporary.org/event/a-luthiers-tale/

The Edmond Historical Society and Museum presents I Remember That: Edmond in the 1980s, which runs until March 2022. The 1980s were at time of big hair, spandex, and major political upheaval. The decade saw the Reagan-era presidency, the beginning of MTV, and a royal wedding. Shoulder pads aside, the 1980s is also remembered for its corruption, consumption, and volatility. Edmond residents, not immune to such trials, experienced the oil bust, increased crime, an F3 tornado and the 1986 Post Office Massacre. It wasn’t all bad news though--Edmond’s population and business development increased. The long-awaited Lake Arcadia project was completed, Edmond hosted the 1988 PGA golf tournament, and the decade was rounded off with a huge 100th birthday party. Artifacts and photographs showcase an era rich in pop culture and large-scale celebrations, but also evidence of how the city responded in the face of tragedy. Artifacts include: PGA items, an Atari game system with Pac-man game, an aerobic workout record, Liberty-Fest memorabilia, the Postmaster General’s speech following the massacre, Berlin Wall fragments, a Rubik’s cube, an Edmond Memorial senior sweatshirt, and more. New artifacts will be on display in September. If you lived through the 1980s, you know it was a vibrant and exciting time. If you didn’t, come see what you missed. Museum Information: Edmond Historical Society & Museum hours are 10:00-5:00 Tuesday – Friday, and 1:00-4:00 Saturday. Please visit the museum website at www.edmondhistory.org or by calling the museum at 405-340-0078 to learn more about how the museum is operating during Covid-19. Admission is free.

Join us for a free guided tour of our exhibitions at 1 p.m. on Saturdays! Gallery Guides lead inclusive, conversational tours that encourage curiosity. To participate in a guided tour, reserve your time for up to eight people per slot, up to two weeks in advance.

Come check out some local music at the 51st Street Speakeasy: Cursetheknife with Money, Free Beat Band, and DJ Cool Guy on July 31st at 9 pm. $5 at the door. Sponsored by Anthem Brewing.