KOSU Community Calendar

Save KOSU Benefit Night at Core4 Brewing
Friday, September 12th | 7:00 PM
Core4 Brewing, West Village, Downtown OKC

Join us as we come together to support KOSU, our local NPR station, after the devastating loss of all federal funding. This is our chance to help keep independent journalism and great local programming alive in Oklahoma!

Live Music from local talent TBA
Raffles & Silent Auctions with amazing prizes
Food by the incredible Brasco’s Chicken & Waffles

Bring your friends, your generosity, and your love for great radio, music, and community. 100% of proceeds from raffles and auctions will go toward supporting KOSU. Let’s show them the power of community and keep the airwaves strong!

Dope Poetry Night at the Ice Event Center Bar and Grill is every Wednesday night, hosted by PraVurb, J. Wiggins, and DJ D. Chappell.
Show starts at 7:30 pm; Sign-ups begin at 7 pm, and the show begins at 8 pm. First 20 poets.

Come experience a place where you can be unapologetically you, a place where your voice and presence matter, a place where you’re accepted and loved, where smiles, laughter, thoughts, and feelings are shared, and it’s all free.

Mark your calendar. Oklahoma Contemporary’s biennial exhibition and celebratory event, ArtNow, is making its return this fall — and we hope you can join us!

ArtNow 2025: Party with a Purpose
Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 7-10 p.m.
Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center

This signature fundraising event marks the opening night of this year’s edition, ArtNow 2025: Materials and Boundaries, showcasing new and recent work from 25 artists active across Oklahoma. Guests will enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with art, music, food and community — all in support of Oklahoma Contemporary’s efforts to make the arts accessible to all.

Tickets and sponsorships are now available!
Explore opportunities to support ArtNow through individual tickets or event sponsorships offering elevated recognition and exclusive access.

Proceeds from ArtNow ticket purchases and sponsorships directly support Oklahoma Contemporary’s free admission to groundbreaking exhibitions and impactful community programs year-round.

Thank you for your support of the arts in our community — we look forward to seeing you at ArtNow 2025!

Space is limited; registration is required and opens August 18. Learn more about “Stillwater Reads” and sign up at stillwaterok.gov/STWReads.

Meridian Technology Center will present an introductory class for adults and teens ages 12 and up interested in starting a podcast. Learn about equipment, editing software, and more. Note: The library also has a podcasting kit available to borrow, and Meridian offers more advanced podcasting classes.

This event is a part of “Stillwater Reads,” the Stillwater Public Library’s eleventh community-wide reading series taking place during September 2025. The featured books include “Listen” by Sheldon Russell, for adults, and “Nowhere Better Than Here” by Sarah Guillory, for youth (recommended for grades 4-7). Readers interested in participating can pick up a free copy of the books starting August 18 (while supplies last). Adults must sign up to attend a book discussion to get a free copy of “Listen.”

“Stillwater Reads” is funded by the Friends of the Stillwater Public Library. Books are provided courtesy of the Amazon Think Big program. Additional support is provided by the Oklahoma State University Library, the Oklahoma Historical Society, Block 34, Meridian Technology Center, and Stillwater Public Schools.

Dope Poetry Night at the Ice Event Center Bar and Grill is every Wednesday night, hosted by PraVurb, J. Wiggins, and DJ D. Chappell.
Show starts at 7:30 pm; Sign-ups begin at 7 pm, and the show begins at 8 pm. First 20 poets.

Come experience a place where you can be unapologetically you, a place where your voice and presence matter, a place where you’re accepted and loved, where smiles, laughter, thoughts, and feelings are shared, and it’s all free.

Space is limited; registration is required and opens August 18. Learn more about “Stillwater Reads” and sign up at stillwaterok.gov/STWReads.

Local dance instructor Janice Hunter will teach attendees basic Western swing dance steps and some simple line dances, so readers can confidently cut a rug at the community picnic and dance finale.

This event is a part of “Stillwater Reads,” the Stillwater Public Library’s eleventh community-wide reading series taking place during September 2025. The featured books include “Listen” by Sheldon Russell, for adults, and “Nowhere Better Than Here” by Sarah Guillory, for youth (recommended for grades 4-7). Readers interested in participating can pick up a free copy of the books starting August 18 (while supplies last). Adults must sign up to attend a book discussion to get a free copy of “Listen.”

“Stillwater Reads” is funded by the Friends of the Stillwater Public Library. Books are provided courtesy of the Amazon Think Big program. Additional support is provided by the Oklahoma State University Library, the Oklahoma Historical Society, Block 34, Meridian Technology Center, and Stillwater Public Schools.

The third annual VERSES community literacy & arts event will take place at Central Library on Saturday, September 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. VERSES supports the Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service and brings together poetry, storytelling, visual art, and community connection in a vibrant and immersive setting.

Space is limited; registration is required and opens August 18. Learn more about “Stillwater Reads” and sign up at stillwaterok.gov/STWReads.

Celebrate a month of reading and learning together with a 1930s style community picnic with games and dancing. Enjoy live Western swing music courtesy of Oklahoma's state swing band, Oklahoma Swing. Bring a picnic lunch and a blanket or lawn chairs to sit on. The library will provide drinks and pie.

This event is a part of “Stillwater Reads,” the Stillwater Public Library’s eleventh community-wide reading series taking place during September 2025. The featured books include “Listen” by Sheldon Russell, for adults, and “Nowhere Better Than Here” by Sarah Guillory, for youth (recommended for grades 4-7). Readers interested in participating can pick up a free copy of the books starting August 18 (while supplies last). Adults must sign up to attend a book discussion to get a free copy of “Listen.”

“Stillwater Reads” is funded by the Friends of the Stillwater Public Library. Books are provided courtesy of the Amazon Think Big program. Additional support is provided by the Oklahoma State University Library, the Oklahoma Historical Society, Block 34, Meridian Technology Center, and Stillwater Public Schools.

Dope Poetry Night at the Ice Event Center Bar and Grill is every Wednesday night, hosted by PraVurb, J. Wiggins, and DJ D. Chappell.
Show starts at 7:30 pm; Sign-ups begin at 7 pm, and the show begins at 8 pm. First 20 poets.

Come experience a place where you can be unapologetically you, a place where your voice and presence matter, a place where you’re accepted and loved, where smiles, laughter, thoughts, and feelings are shared, and it’s all free.

Aliens, skin walkers, humanoids, and other mythological creatures...maybe you've seen em? With spooky season upon us, we invite y'all to gather around and share stories about your creature encounters. Join us at Rodeo Cinema in Stockyards City for an evening of stories about all creatures, great and small, creepy and cuddly. This OKC StorySLAM will be followed by a special featured movie; admission required, and the ticket includes the double-feature of the SLAM and a movie!
The OKC StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling event. Participants are invited to tell a story in seven minutes or less, relating to the theme for each event. Stories must be true (or as best remembered by the storyteller) and told without the use of notes. All participating storytellers can sign up to tell their story at the beginning of the evening. Prizes will be awarded to the best stories. This OKC StorySLAM is part of our 2025 tour of slams around OKC, celebrating 20 years of the OKC StorySLAM!