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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: February 6th- February 8th

February 6, 2026

Supposed to be a nice weekend, so try to get out and enjoy some of the events around the state. The Mardi Gras parade in Norman looks fun, along with the plunge in Medicine Park. Be careful and have fun this weekend.

First Fridays on the Paseo- Oklahoma City Paseo Arts District- Feb 6^th

First Friday Art Crawl- Tulsa Arts District- Feb 6^th

German Live Band- Moore Royal Bavaria Restaurant- Feb 6^th– 7^th

Friends of the Guthrie Public Library Book Sale- Guthrie- Feb 7^th

State Junior High Wrestling Championship- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Feb 5^th– 7^th

Sedgwick Street Rodders Winter Swap Meet- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Feb 6^th– 7^th

Bullnanza- Edmond/Guthrie Lazy E Arena- Feb 6^th– 7^th

Indoor Farmers Market- Edmond Mitch Park- Feb 7^th

Mardi Gras Parade- Norman Downtown- Feb 7^th

Valentine’s Craft Fair- Ponca City- Feb 7^th

Kiwanis Kids Carnival- Elk City Convention Center- Feb 6^th– 7^th

Oklahoma Trade Days Variety Market- Chickasha Grady County Fairgrounds- Feb 7^th

Bargain Blizzard Days- Altus- Feb 6^th– 7^th

Daddy Daughter Tea Party- Duncan Think Ability Garden Café- Feb 7^th

2 Friends & Junk Craft Show- Tulsa Expo Square- Feb 6^th– 7^th

Winter Barn Sale- Claremore Shepherd’s Cross- Feb 6^th– 7^th

Eagle Tours- Vian Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge- Feb 7^th

Oklahoma Invitational Black Rodeo- Tulsa Expo Square- Feb 7^th

Medicine Park Plunge- Medicine Park- Feb 7^th

Pickin’ in the Park: Bluegrass Acoustic Jam- Tulsa The Gathering Place- Feb 7^th

Riversport OKC Indoor Rowing Challenge- Oklahoma City McClendon Whitewater Center- Feb 7^th

Vietnamese New Year Celebration- Oklahoma City 13120 N Penn- Feb 8^th

Prairie Classic Quarter Horse Show- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Feb 4^th– 8^th

An Affair of the Heart- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Feb 6^th– 8^th

Tulsa Boat, Sport, & Travel Show- Tulsa Expo Square- Feb 6^th– 8^th

Antique Doll Exhibit- Hominy Fred & Addie Drummond Home- Feb 4^th– 28^th

Love Takes Root Orchid Show- Oklahoma City Myriad Gardens- Now- Mar 1^st

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Food Friday: Angelo’s Italian Deli

January 30, 2026

There has been so much talk about the new Italian deli opened in Bethany a few months ago, so you know I had to go try it out. We picked a nice Saturday afternoon and stopped in.

It was quiet when we got there and greeted enthusiastically by the owner along with several employees. The menu board on the wall was quite simple, so we picked out respective sandwiches. I ordered the toasted College & 36th, a sandwich stuffed with baked ham, Cooper white cheese, caramelized onion jam, Romaine, roasted tomato, all on a rosemary loaf. Big K got the cold sandwich called the Abruzzi. This sandwich is huge, with crispy chicken, Prosciutto, Ricotta cheese, mozzarella, arugula, roasted bell peppers with a balsamic glaze on a roll. While the owner was making up the sandwiches, we checked out the other offerings. They had plenty of sides, but we decided on the pasta salad and potato salad. We got everything to go, so we could just relax and eat at home. We dove into the sides first, the pasta salad was amazing. Large cheese filled ravioli with spices and parmesan cheese in what seemed to be an olive oil. Then we had the potato salad, which was also good. Large chunks of skin-on red potatoes in a creamy mayo-type sauce. Then we got to our sandwiches. The Abruzzi that Big K ordered was stuffed full of meats. I had a small bite, this will be what I get on my next visit. The chicken with the Prosciutto worked so well with the Ricotta and mozzarella providing some color to the flavors. My College and 36th was great as well. The ham and cheese worked so well with the caramelized onion, so good together.

Angelo’s Italian Deli is new to the city. Opened just a few months ago and have been quite popular ever since. They do also have an actual deli inside where you can order meats and cheeses by the pound. Coffee and tea are on the menu for drinks if you want to try that as well. There is also a dessert case with all kinds of treats, I just didn’t get anything this trip but will next time. Located on NW 36th just south of Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, they are easy to find. I loved every bite of my food and am excited to stop in again. I’m giving them 5 strips of bacon.

Address: 6639 NW 36th St., Bethany

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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: January 30th- February 1st

January 28, 2026

Not too much going on this weekend. Snow still on the ground with more cold coming, so stay warm and safe out there.

Norman Chocolate Festival- Norman- Jan 31^st

German Live Band- Moore Royal Bavaria Restaurant- Jan 30^th– 31^st

Indoor Farmer’s Market- Edmond Mitch Park- Jan 31^st

Red Dirt Robotics Competition- El Reno Canadian County Expo Center- Jan 31^st

Southwest Oklahoma Vintage Toy Show- Chickasha Grady County Fairgrounds- Jan 31^st

1^st Annual Shop Hop- Guthrie- Jan 31^st

CDC Mac N Cheese Cookoff- Ponca City Pioneer Technology Center- Jan 31^st

Scotfest Burns Night- Tulsa River Spirit Casino Resort- Jan 31^st

American Finals Rodeo- Tulsa Expo Square- Jan 29^th– 31^st

Tulsa Flea Market- Tulsa Expo Square- Jan 31^st

BierKraft Burns Night- McAlester- Jan 31^st

OK Home & Garden Show- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Jan 30^th– Feb 1^st

Pop-Up Market & Drag Show- Oklahoma City The Boom- Feb 1^st

Downtown in December- Oklahoma City- Nov 13^th– Feb 1^st

Devon Ice Rink- Oklahoma City- Nov 14^th– Feb 1^st

Edmond Ice Rink- Edmond Mitch Park- Nov 7^th– Feb 1^st

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Food Friday: Hummus Mediterranean Cafe

January 23, 2026

I am a fan of Mediterranean food. I know it’s odd but I just love how the flavors come together. I finally had a chance to try Hummus Mediterranean Cafe a few weeks ago with family and we loved it.

We started with the plain hummus with warm pita. This was amazing. It’s hard to find good hummus unless it’s made fresh, and they make theirs every day. The warm pita worked so well with that fresh hummus, I could have eaten so much more if given the chance. While Miss Mae ordered the Akawi pie, me and Big K ordered the combo platter with Kofta and Shish Tawook. We also all got the mint lemonade as something different to drink. Because of a bigger order for a table before us, it took a bit longer than normal but the food was worth the wait. Let’s start with the Akawi pie, this is like a Mediterranean version of a pizza. Akawi is a brine cheese named after the Palestinian town Akki (now part of Israel). I had a bite, it was good. The cheese has a Feta type consistency and flavor. Overall, Mae loved it. The combo platters we ordered were good as well. They came with vermicelli rice, grilled vegetables, and baba ghannouj with pita. Kofta is a type of meatball with spices. Shish Tawook is marinated chicken, grilled to a perfection. Everything on this platter was amazing. The rice was perfect, the Kofta was good as was the Shish Tawook. Big K loved his platter as well. As for the mint lemonade, this was different, but it works. You have the fresh lemonade with the freshness of mint. It was just a flavor explosion that I had never experienced before but would definitely drink again.

We had a great night, just sitting as a family and enjoying a good meal. They are a bit hard to find if you don’t know what you are looking for, tucked into the corner of a strip mall. They also have a second location in Moore. I am ready to visit again to try more options on their menu. I am giving them 5 strips of bacon.

Address: 3000 W. Memorial Rd., Oklahoma City; 811 SW 19th St., Moore.

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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: January 23rd- January 25th

January 22, 2026

List is real short this week, not a lot going on as well as a few things already cancelling. These events are still scheduled to go on but you might check with their social media as the weekend goes on. Stay safe and warm no matter what this weekend.

German Live Band- Moore Royal Bavaria Restaurant- Jan 23^rd– 24^th

Indoor Farmer’s Market- Edmond Mitch Park- Jan 24^th

PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour- Tulsa BOK Center- Jan 23^rd– 24^th

Craft Fest- Oklahoma City Downtown Metropolitan Library- Jan 24^th

Oklahoma City Pro-Rodeo- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Jan 23th- 25^th

National Pigeon Association Grand National Show- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Jan 23^rd– 25^th

Downtown in December- Oklahoma City- Nov 13^th– Feb 1^st

Devon Ice Rink- Oklahoma City- Nov 14^th– Feb 1^st

Edmond Ice Rink- Edmond Mitch Park- Nov 7^th– Feb 1^st

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Food Friday: Flatire Burger

January 16, 2026

While out taking pictures of historic places in Edmond, it was time for lunch and we realized that there was a good burger joint that we hadn’t been to in a while. Flatire Burger has been in Edmond for over 20 years, just west of the University of Central Oklahoma campus. We had gone there early on but hadn’t been back since. That was a mistake.

On a nice Saturday afternoon, after walking around the UCO campus, we went to Flatire. The weather was so nice that we sat out on the patio in January. We started lunch with the Green Chile Spokes. These are Anaheim chiles that have been roasted, then breaded and fried. The served them with a ranch type dipping sauce called Rooster sauce. We loved them. They were so good, crispy with a touch of heat to them. I could have eaten a whole bucket of them on my own. Now onto the burgers, I ordered a Juicy Lucy while Big K decided to tackle the Hell’s Kitchen burger. It didn’t take too long for us to get these incredible burgers. The Juicy Lucy is a half-pound burger stuffed with cheddar cheese, topped with more cheddar, bacon, grilled onions, and a fried egg. This was seriously on of the best burgers I’ve eaten. We all know the best burgers are messy and this one was so juicy that it was falling apart. Every bite just had so much flavor. As a side I got tator tots, which were fried perfectly. And the Hell’s Kitchen burger that Big K had, his exact words were “it is fucking amazing”. This burger brings the heat, grilled sweet onions, grilled jalapenos, ghost pepper cream cheese, bacon, salsa, chipotle mayo, and crushed tortilla chips. He ate it without breaking a sweat. He got the fries and loved them as well.

I totally need to remember that Flatire Burger is an option in when in Edmond. The service was outstanding and the patio was a great place to sit. I will give them 5 strips of bacon.

Address: 318 E. Ayers St., Edmond.

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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: January 16th- January 19th

January 15, 2026

Deep into winter and January, still not a lot going on quite yet. Be careful and stay warm while out enjoying the events around the state.

German Live Band- Moore Royal Bavaria Restaurant- Jan 16^th– 17^th

Indoor Farmer’s Market- Edmond Mitch Park- Jan 17^th

Castle Falls & Council Grove Historically Local Tour- Oklahoma City- Jan 17^th

Chili Bowl Nationals- Tulsa Expo Square- Jan 11^th– 17^th

Western Hills Winter Bluegrass Festival- Wagoner The Lodge at Sequoyah State Park- Jan 15^th– 17^th

Dolly Parton’s Birthday Bash- Tulsa Gathering Place- Jan 17^th

Mad Dog Demolition Derby- Claremore Expo Center- Jan 17^th

Dolly Day- Oklahoma City Truck Yard- Jan 17th

Route 66 Family Mixer- Catoosa DW Correll Museum- Jan 17^th

Monster Truck Wars- Duncan Stephens County Fairgrounds- Jan 17^th

High Performance Racing Auction, Trade Show, & Swap Meet- Tulsa Expo Square- Jan 17^th

OKC RV & Boat Show- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Jan 16^th– 18^th

International Finals Rodeo- Edmond/Guthrie Lazy E Arena- Jan 15^th– 18^th

Heart of Oklahoma Youth Rodeo- Chickasha Grady County Fairgrounds- Jan 17^th– 18^th

Stillwater Ice Rink- Stillwater- Nov 12^th– Jan 18^th

World of Wrestling Tulsa Nationals- Tulsa Expo Square- Jan 15^th– 18^th

MLK Commemorative March & Celebration Program- Enid Stride Bank Center- Jan 19^th

MLK Day Parade & Celebration- Ardmore HFV Wilson Community Center- Jan 19^th

Martin Luther King Jr. Parade- Tulsa- Jan 19^th

MLK Holiday Parade- Oklahoma City- Jan 19^th

Downtown in December- Oklahoma City- Nov 13^th– Feb 1^st

Devon Ice Rink- Oklahoma City- Nov 14^th– Feb 1^st

Edmond Ice Rink- Edmond Mitch Park- Nov 7^th– Feb 1^st

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Food Friday: Asian Buffet

January 9, 2026

All of Oklahoma City gets excited when a new buffet opens and a few months ago all the talk was about the new Asian Buffet on NW Expressway. On their opening weekend there were lines out the doors with wait times as long as two hours. I personally saw the lines when I tried to check it out. I waited a couple months and tried again, this time with no wait.

I was met with a pleasant woman who was very nice, you pay first, then are escorted to your seat. Everything was well stocked on the buffet and I had to try a bit of everything. I immediately fell in love with their bacon wrapped shrimp, of course. The cheesy seafood casserole was another favorite that also got a second helping. I also loved their pineapple chicken and their version of sausage with onion. They had some decent sushi, I tried most of their cooked varieties. Their General Tso chicken as well as the sweet and sour chicken were ok but I’ve had better at other Chinese buffets. Same with the crab rangoon and egg rolls, good but I’ve had better. They did have crab legs and to be honest, I love crab but hate the work to get the meat out.

The service was incredible, our drinks were kept filled and dirty plates vanished without us realizing it. The restaurant was clean and the buffet was full every time I went for refills. The decor is wonderful, love all of the dolphins decorating the buffet. Overall, is it the best Chinese buffet in town, no but it ranks in the top 5. It is a bit pricey but everything seems to be going that way. I recommend a visit so you can try it for yourself, I’m giving them 5 strips of bacon wrapped around that shrimp.

Address: 5702 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City.

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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: January 9th- January 11th

January 8, 2026

Hope everyone is having a good year so far. It’s winter but Mother Nature doesn’t seem to know that. A few events around the state going on. Have fun.

2^nd Friday Norman Art Walk- Norman- Jan 9^th

German Live Band- Moore Royal Bavaria Restaurant- Jan 9^th– 10^th

28^th Annual Oklahoma High Performance Racing Auction, Trade Show & Swap Meet- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Jan 10^th

KNID Agrifest- Enid Chisholm Trail Expo Center- Jan 9^th– 10^th

Celebrate the Eagle Day- Sulphur Chickasaw Cultural Center- Jan 10^th

Route 66 Tour- Erick, Clinton, Weatherford, Hydro, Arcadia, Luther, Chandler, Tulsa, Miami- Jan 8^th– 10^th

Second Saturdays- Stillwater OSU Museum of Art- Jan 10^th

Indian Taco Sale- Oklahoma City 4111 N Lincoln Blvd- Jan 10^th

Red Dirt Dog Agility- El Reno Canadian County Expo Center- Jan 9^th– 11^th

Oklahoma Boat Expo- Tulsa Cox Business Center- Jan 9^th– 11^th

All Star Team Roping- Tulsa Expo Square- Jan 10^th– 11^th

Big Om Yoga Retreat- Hulbert Sequoyah State Park- Jan 9^th– 11^th

OKC Spirit Fair- Midwest City Reed Conference Center- Jan 10^th– 11^th

Herps Oklahoma Exotic Reptile & Pet Show- Shawnee Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center- Jan 10^th– 11^th

LIVE! on the Plaza- Oklahoma City Plaza District- Jan 11^th

Cattlemen’s Congress- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Jan 3^rd– 15^th

Stillwater Ice Rink- Stillwater- Nov 12^th– Jan 18^th

Chili Bowl Nationals- Tulsa Expo Square- Jan 11^th– 17^th

Downtown in December- Oklahoma City- Nov 13^th– Feb 1^st

Devon Ice Rink- Oklahoma City- Nov 14^th– Feb 1^st

Edmond Ice Rink- Edmond Mitch Park- Nov 7^th– Feb 1^st

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Food Friday: Tikka Craze

October 24, 2025

Craving some Pakistani/Indian food? Well I found a small place on North Portland Ave that serves some really good food and it’s not a buffet.

We have been meaning to try Tikka Craze for quite a while, honestly keep forgetting. So one Saturday night, while out taking pictures of historic places, we both remembered and stopped in to try it out. Once again, another case of we should have stopped in earlier. Located in a big shopping center, there is a small dining room and you order at the counter. The girl who took our order was super nice and understanding. The have a big selection on their menu so we decided to try the combo meal with 2 entrees. I got sweet butter chicken and spinach with potato while Big K got grilled chicken tikka also with spinach and potato. The combos come with biryani and rice as well as a warm pita. It didn’t take long for us to get our food. My butter chicken was great, had a lovely sweet taste that I had not experienced before. The spinach with potato was great as well, had a buttery base that enhanced the flavor. The biryani and rice did have a bit of heat to it but nothing overwhelming. The highlight was the pita. So fresh and light, just the right amount of butter melted on top. It truly made the whole dinner. Big K loved everything in his combo. He agreed about the pita. The servings are huge and we both took home leftovers.

Tikka Craze is a really good place for Pakistani/Indian food. It helps if you know what you are getting, if you aren’t familiar with the food for this region I do suggest a buffet to try first. I’m giving them 5 strips of bacon.

Address: 4104 N. Portland Ave., Oklahoma City; 301 S. Bryant Ave., Edmond.

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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: February 6th- February 8th

Food Friday: Angelo’s Italian Deli

What’s Going on in Oklahoma: January 30th- February 1st

Food Friday: Hummus Mediterranean Cafe

What’s Going on in Oklahoma: January 23rd- January 25th

Food Friday: Flatire Burger

What’s Going on in Oklahoma: January 16th- January 19th

Food Friday: Asian Buffet

What’s Going on in Oklahoma: January 9th- January 11th

Food Friday: Tikka Craze

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