Lindy West's EVERY CASTLE, RANKED
2026-04-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-11 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-04-11 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-04-12 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-17 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-04-18 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-04-19 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Oklahoma Contemporary, 11 NW 11th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73103, United States
This April, Lindy West comes to OKC with her new solo comedy show: EVERY CASTLE, RANKED. Lindy grew up dreaming of magic beyond everyday life, but reality has a way of grinding the fantasy out of you. Pets and parents die, dreams get downsized, and it turns out castles aren’t magical at all—they’re just wet, stinking military installations. Outrageous! NYT Best-Selling Author Lindy West takes audiences on a hilarious, bittersweet journey from hope to disillusionment, and back again.

Second Saturday XL: Rodeo Day
2026-04-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Oklahoma Contemporary, 11 NW 11th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73103, United States
Saddle up for Second Saturday XL: Rodeo Day at Oklahoma Contemporary! Round up the family for an afternoon of art, music, movement, and hands-on making, presented in partnership with artist Jakian Parks and inspired by his exhibition, Jakian Parks: The Black Land. Learn the ropes from real cowboys, meet friendly farm animals, enjoy live DJ tunes, and explore the galleries together. From pony rides to Western-themed art projects, there’s something for every trailblazer!

Every Castle, Ranked
2026-04-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-11 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-17 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-18 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Oklahoma Contemporary, 11 NW 11th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73103, United States
A castle is the ultimate “expectation vs. reality” meme. Lindy grew up dreaming of magic beyond everyday life, but reality has a way of grinding the fantasy out of you. Pets and parents die, dreams get downsized, and it turns out castles aren’t magical at all—they’re just wet, stinking military installations. Outrageous! New York Times best-selling author Lindy West takes audiences on a hilarious, bittersweet journey from hope to disillusionment, and back again.
Run time: One hour. A reception will follow the April 10 performance, and a Q&A with Lindy West will follow the 2 p.m. performance on April 11. See website for details.

ArtPrize Pitch Night
2026-04-23 17:30 - 21:30 | Oklahoma Contemporary, 11 NW 11th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73103, United States
In partnership with ArtPrize and Firehouse Art Center, we’re bringing Pitch Night to Oklahoma! Five artists will take the stage for five minutes each on April 23, 2026, pitching bold, original concepts to a panel of five jurors—all competing for a $10,000 grant to bring their work to life at the 2026 ArtPrize event (September 17–October 3, 2026).
Pitch Night Oklahoma is open to the public and promises an evening full of energy, creativity, and bold thinking. Enjoy a social hour with catered food and a cash bar before the artists take the stage!
For more information: 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/artprize
Tickets: https://okcontemp.ticketapp.org/portal/product/207

Arbor Day | Build a Birdhouse
2026-04-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Oklahoma Contemporary, 11 NW 11th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73103, United States
Help our feathered friends! Visitors will build and paint a birdhouse inspired by Oklahoma Contemporary’s iconic façade. The birdhouse project will take place at Campbell Art Park, next to the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. Please meet at North Broadway Drive and Northwest 11th Street. Free public event! Space is limited to twenty-five guests. Best suited for children and caregivers. The campus is highly accessible. Thank you for supporting the trees!
For more information: 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/arborday
Reserve free tickets here: https://okcontemp.ticketapp.org/portal/product/160/events

Pride Prom
2026-05-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Oklahoma Contemporary, 11 NW 11th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73103, United States
Oklahoma Pride Alliance is pleased to announce our 5th annual Pride Prom in partnership with Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. Pride Prom will be Friday, May 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. Registration is required.
This event is to give Queer youth ages 16-20 a safe and inclusive experience they may not have had otherwise. This is YOUR night! Come as you are and enjoy music, art-making activities, dancing, and more.

Sensory Friendly Hour: Make with Mom! Decoupage Pots
2026-05-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Oklahoma Contemporary, 11 NW 11th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73103, United States
Enjoy a quiet morning of art-making with us! Sensory Friendly Hour offers visitors with sensory sensitivities the chance to explore our galleries and artmaking projects before we open to the public. Explore our exhibitions at your own pace and make a decoupage pot in one of our studios. A dedicated Quiet Space and sensory kit will also be available upon request. Participants of all ages are welcome!

Gallery Giggles
2026-05-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Oklahoma Contemporary, 11 NW 11th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73103, United States
Join us for a baby storytime at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center! One of Metro Library’s skilled Early Childhood librarians will lead babies and their caregivers through an exciting, art-based storytime. After meeting in Oklahoma Contemporary’s Early Childhood Studio to meet, play, and chat, babies and their grownups will head upstairs to the gallery for stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more! This is an excellent opportunity to expose young children to visual art.
For more information: 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/gallerygiggles
Reserve free tickets: https://www.metrolibrary.org/gallerygigglesmay

Ekphrastic Poetry with Hallie Waugh
2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Oklahoma Contemporary, 11 NW 11th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73103, United States
Join us at Oklahoma Contemporary as Metro Library Poet Laureate Hallie Waugh performs her new poem about Solid Light, a new exhibition from conceptual artist Anthony McCall.
The poetry perfomance will take place in the Eleanor Kirkpatrick Main Gallery. Waugh will have other ekphrastic poetry (that’s poetry about art) to share and attendees may choose to read some of the selections she’s prepared.
For more information: 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/solidlightpoetry
Reserve free tickets here: https://www.metrolibrary.org/event/EkphrasticPoetry
Image: Installation photography of Anthony McCall: Solid Light exhibition at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, March 13-July 27, 2026. © Anthony McCall. Photo by Madi Rae Jones.

Industry Night
2026-05-18 20:00 - 23:00 | Oklahoma Contemporary, 11 NW 11th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73103, United States
Join Oklahoma Contemporary’s The Garde, a group of art-minded young professionals, for a night of celebration open to all. We’re raising a glass to the hardworking individuals who keep our hospitality and service industries thriving, and yes, we picked Monday so they can kick back and celebrate too! Your ticket includes two free drinks, light bites, a junk food bar, access to an amazing raffle, gallery tours, DJ beats, and grammable photo ops. Relax, enjoy the evening off, and get your tickets now!
Must be 21+ to attend.
For more information: 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/industrynight
Tickets: https://okcontemp.ticketapp.org/portal/product/159

Music and Light
2026-05-21 21:00 - 21:30 | Oklahoma Contemporary, 11 NW 11th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73103, United States
Join Oklahoma Contemporary and the Oklahoma City Philharmonic for a special in-gallery performance inside Anthony McCall: Solid Light. Musicians from the Oklahoma City Philharmonic will be positioned throughout the exhibition as guests move through the space at select intervals. The performance invites audiences to experience music and light in dialogue—an intimate exploration of sound, space, and perception within Anthony McCall’s luminous installation.
To preserve the intimacy of this experience, reservations are limited to TWO TICKETS per reservation.
For more information: 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/musicandlight
Reserve free tickets here: https://okcontemp.ticketapp.org/portal/product/142

Formless Matter and Its Devastating Gestures | Opening Reception
2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Oklahoma Contemporary, 11 NW 11th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73103, United States
Join Oklahoma Contemporary for the opening of Oklahoma City–based artists Denise Duong and Gabriel Friedman’s Formless Matter and Its Devastating Gestures. Comprised of six sculptural forms, inlcuding a head, a hand, and four birdlikes spheres, this monumental outdoor work invites viewers into a world where order and chaos intertwine.
Guests are invited to explore the installation and enjoy a private reception featuring drinks, light refreshments, and the opportunity to connect with fellow arts supporters.

BINGO @ S&B'S AUTO ALLEY
2026-05-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | S&B’s Burger Joint 20 NW 9th St, 20 NW 9th, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102, United States
Join us for BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at S&B’s on 9th St! BINGO Starts @ 7pm! FREE TO PLAY! Fun for ALL ages! Prizes EVERY round!

Future of Sound Sessions
2026-05-30 20:00 - 22:30 | Factory Obscura, 25 NW 9th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102, United States
are SEPARATE from Mix-Tape tickets.
$15 in Advance / $17 Day of Show
This performance is ALL AGES.
Mix-Tape Members get in FREE!

Studio School | Summer Registration Opens
2026-06-08 10:00 - 23:30 | Oklahoma Contemporary, 11 NW 11th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73103, United States
Get creative this summer at Studio School! With four- and eight-week classes or single workshops—including traditional favorites and a variety of new subjects—options abound to hone existing artistic skills, create new ones or just have fun in the studio. Topics include 2-D and 3-D media, ceramics, fiber arts, leatherworking, jewelry making, and more. No experience required! Classes fill quickly: Check out the full lineup and register at okcontemp.org/StudioSchool.
