KOSU Community Calendar

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.

Those strange and unexpected sights you can't unsee. The bizarre and random occurrences that will leave you shaking your head for the rest of your days. THIS is a place for those stories! The weirder the better.
Join us for a special edition of Factory Obscura's monthly Adult Night (a place that celebrates weird!), for an evening of stories about the weirder things in life. 21+ only.
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 of the evening. This OKC StorySLAM is part of our 2025 tour of slams around OKC, celebrating 20 years of the OKC StorySLAM!

Attention writers, readers and creators! On Saturday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the

Downtown Library becomes a hub for storytelling with a full day of workshops, panels, and

networking with the 2025 LitFest. Whether you're working on your first book or curious about

publishing, LitFest has something for everyone. Learn about worldbuilding, character

development, self-publishing, writing for kids, and so much more. Notable sessions include:

 The Magic of Middle Grade with Alexandra Ott

 Writing for TV with Marcie Jackson

 Writing and Selling Short Fiction with Annika Lewis and others

 YA vs. New Adult with Rachel Vincent

 Hybrid Publishing 101 with Amy Le

Local publishers and literary organizations will also be on-site. Registration is encouraged but

not required. View the full schedule at metrolibrary.org/litfest.

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.

Push the plot of your writing dreams forward at WriterCon in Oklahoma City. This convention provides breakout sessions for writers of all levels—from newbies to multiple-book authors, and everyone in between. These sessions will share valuable knowledge about writing, marketing, and publishing. A three-tier ticket package will allow writers to take advantage of multiple opportunities such as master classes, private consultations, manuscript reviews by published authors, and even an author head shot by a professional photographer. In the evening, engage with other writers and industry experts during an informal roundtable discussion. Be sure to bring your notebook to test out some ideas at open mic night and have fun belting your heart out during karaoke.

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.

Oklahoma Book Award winner Sheldon Russell will sit down for a cozy interview with OSU's Dr. Mary Larson. Afterwards, Russell will sign copies of "Listen" for the participants of Stillwater Reads.

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.

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

Dr. Matthew Pearce, Oklahoma Historical Society's State Historian and former National Register of Historic Places Coordinator for Oklahoma, will discuss the history of WPA architecture, with a focus on local structures.

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 Oklahoma Book Award winner 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.

Children's Author Sarah Guillory will discuss the inspiration for her book "Nowhere Better Than Here," and sign copies for youth participants, followed by hands-on water science activities simulating rainfall, flooding, and erosion with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.

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.