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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: June 1st- June 4th

Definitely no reason to stay indoors this weekend, even if there is rain in the forecast. Car shows, airshows, farmers markets, and beer festivals, so much to do. Try to get out and enjoy the events around the state.

Night Market- Oklahoma City Scissortail Park- June 2^nd

First Friday- Enid- June 2^nd

Real Okie Craft Beer Festival- Muskogee Hatbox Events Center- June 2^nd

First Friday Art Crawl- Tulsa Arts District- June 2^nd

Jim Shoulders Round-Up Rodeo- Henryetta Historic Nichols Park- June 2^nd– 3^rd

Summer Swing Dance- Tulsa Southminster Presbyterian Church Community Center- June 3^rd

Shop 66 Saturdays- Tulsa- June 3^rd

Food Truck and Music Fest- Ardmore- June 3^rd

Streeter’s Rod Run- Blackwell- June 3^rd

Vance AFB Car Show- Enid- June 3^rd

405 Street Elite Car Show- Midwest City Boomarangs- June 3^rd

Bluegrass, BBQ & Brews- Oklahoma City Riversport OKC- June 3^rd

Moore’s Old Town Days- Moore Central Junior High School- June 3^rd

Old Town Moore Classic Car & Bike Show- Moore- June 3^rd

Ponca City Herb Festival- Ponca City Cann Memorial Botanical Gardens- June 3^rd

Holdenville Spring Car Show- Holdenville- June 3^rd

Touch-A-Truck- Edmond University of Central Oklahoma- June 3^rd

Dewey Antique Show- Dewey Washington County Fair Building- June 3^rd

Flea to the Market- Kingston- June 3^rd

Drumright Monthly Market- Drumright- June 3^rd

Red Brick Nights- Guthrie- June 3^rd

5^th Annual Chickasha Wings & Wheels Airshow & Car Show- Chickasha Municipal Airport- June 3^rd

Farmers Market at Scissortail Park- Oklahoma City Scissortail Park- June 3^rd

Oklahoma Trade Days- Norman Cleveland County Fairgrounds- June 3^rd

Edmond Farmers Market- Edmond Market Place- June 3^rd

Schooner Cruzin’ Grand & Car Show- Ponca City Downtown- June 2^nd– 3^rd

Durant Pro Rodeo- Durant- June 2^nd– 3^rd

Port City Volkswagen Show- Catoosa Roger’s Point Park- June 3^rd

Wines of the West- Oklahoma City Stockyards City- June 3^rd

Oklahoma Craft Beer Festival- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- June 3^rd

Warr Acres Multicultural Festival- Warr Acres Cantera Event Center- June 3^rd

Traders Day- Gotebo Penn’s Park- June 3^rd

Charlie Christian International Music Festival- Oklahoma City Community College- June 1^st– 3^rd

Love County Frontier Days- Marietta Courthouse Lawn- June 1^st– 3^rd

Magnolia Festival of Oklahoma- Durant Choctaw Event Center- June 1^st– 3^rd

Spirit of Oklahoma Storytelling Festival- Stroud- June 2^nd– 3^rd

Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival- Oklahoma City National Cowboy Museum- June 2^nd– 3^rd

Metro Family’s Kids Fest- Midwest City Rose State College Student Union- June 3^rd

NJCAA Division II World Series- Enid David Allen Memorial Ballpark- Now- June 3^rd

Switchyard Festival- Tulsa- Now- June 4^th

World of Bob Dylan- Tulsa- Now- June 4^th

Pride on 9^th– Oklahoma City Automobile Alley- June 2^nd– 4^th

SunFest- Bartlesville Sooner Park- June 2^nd– 4^th

Nescatunga Arts & Crafts Festival & Sugar Show- Alva- June 2^nd– 4^th

25^th Annual Small Town Weekend- El Reno- June 2^nd – 4^th

Tulsa Art Studio Tour- Tulsa- June 3^rd– 4^th

Guthrie Motorcycle Swap Meet- Guthrie Logan County Fairgrounds- June 3^rd– 4^th

10 Minute Opera Festival- Edmond University of Central Oklahoma Jazz Lab- June 4^th

Children’s Gardening Fair- Oklahoma City Myriad Gardens- June 3^rd– 4^th

Oklahoma Metaphysical, Art, & Music Fair- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- June 3^rd– 4^th

Fly on the Ford- Oklahoma City Sundance Airport- June 1^st– 4^th

Oklahoma Renaissance Festival- Muskogee Castle of Muskogee- Now- June 4^th

NCAA Women’s College World Series- Oklahoma City USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium- June 1^st– 9^th

Redbud Spectacular Horse Show- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- June 1^st– June 11^th

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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: May 25th- May 29th

Ok Humane’s Puppy & Kitten Shower- Oklahoma City Don’t Stress Meowt- May 25^th

Food Truck Thursday- Claremore Downtown- May 25^th

Forensic Night- Oklahoma City Museum of Osteology- May 26^th

Weirdlesque Burlesque- Oklahoma City Tower Theater- May 26^th

Memorial Day Weekend Celebration- Oklahoma City Orr Family Farm- May 27^th

Bigheart Day- Barnsdall Downtown- May 27^th

Jim Long Memorial Car Show- Clayton Rodeo Arena- May 27^th

Boley Rodeo- Boley- May 27^th

Mulhall Day Celebration- Mulhall- May 27^th

Stigler Cruise Night- Stigler- May 27^th

Norman Veterans Car Show- Norman Veterans Center- May 27^th

Bethany 66 Festival- Bethany- May 27^th

Friends of Nardin Heritage Day- Nardin- May 27^th

Diesel at the Throttle- Oklahoma City Oklahoma Railway Museum- May 27^th

Oklahoma City Zoo’s 36^th Annual Ostrich Egg Breakfast- Oklahoma City Zoo- May 27^th

Comic Swap- Warr Acres Cosmic Collectibles- May 27^th

Beats & Bites Festival- Norman Riverwind Casino- May 27^th

Pups on the Patio- Edmond Icehouse Project- May 27^th

Breeder’s Invitational- Tulsa Expo Square- May 13^th– 27^th

Royal Crown Futurity- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- May 21^st– 28^th

Dog Daze- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- May 26^th– 28^th

Chuck Wagon Festival- Oklahoma City National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum- May 27^th– 28^th

Roots Ball- Medicine Park- May 26^th– 28^th

Peruvian Horse Show- Duncan Stephens County Fair & Expo Center- May 27^th– 28^th

46^th Annual Paseo Arts Festival- Oklahoma City Paseo Arts District- May 27^th– 29^th

Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Rodeo- Claremore Will Rogers Stampede Arena- May 25^th– 29^th

Memorial Day Summer Kick-Off- Bernice Area at Grand Lake State Park- May 27^th– 29^th

Oklahoma Renaissance Festival- Muskogee Castle of Muskogee- Apr 29^th– June 4^th

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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: May 18th- May 21st

Another weekend packed full of events to attend. Hope the rain holds off. Get out and enjoy what’s going on in Oklahoma.

A Night of Drag- Oklahoma City Tower Theater- May 18^th

Oklahoma City Zoo Sip & Stroll- Oklahoma City Zoo- May 18^th

Asian American Pacific Islander Cultural Festival- Tulsa- May 19^th

Red Solo Cups for the Cure- Moore Okie Tonk Café- May 19^th

Oklahoma City Zoo’s 36^th Annual Ostrich Egg Breakfast- Oklahoma City Zoo- May 20^th

Grand Reopening Celebration- Norman Jacobson House- May 20^th

Heard on Hurd- Edmond- May 20^th

Best of Show Magazine Custom Car Super Show- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- May 20^th

Preakness Stakes- Oklahoma City Remington Park- May 20^th

May Daze Festival- Blanchard Downtown- May 19^th– 20^th

Bixby BBQ ‘n Blues Festival- Bixby Washington Irving Memorial Park & Arboretum- May 19^th– 20^th

Cruise in for Coffee- Midwest City- May 20^th

Oklahoma City Cat Club Cat Show- Stillwater Payne County Expo Center- May 20^th

Street Carnival- Talihina Downtown- May 20^th

Armed Forces Day Celebration- Lawton Elmer Thomas Park- May 20^th

Tulsa Garden Tour- Tulsa Garden Center- May 20^th

Budweiser’s Custom Car Super Show Tour- Oklahoma City Oklahoma Expo Hall- May 20^th

Tarmacadam Jazz Fest- Glenpool- May 20^th

Summer in the Streets- Cache- May 20^th

Polish Fest- Harrah The Lumber Shack- May 20^th

12^th Annual Crawfish Boil- Enid Jumbo Foods 2311 W Willow- May 20^th

Prairie House Tour- Norman- May 20^th

Eufaula Heritage Days Festival- Eufaula- May 20^th

Asian American Festival- Tulsa- May 20^th

Vices Oklahoma Craft Beer Cookout- El Reno Vices Bar & Venue- May 20^th

Sounds of Summer Fest- Afton Marina Del Rey Resort- May 20^th

33^rd Annual Garden Festival in the Park- Oklahoma City Will Rogers Gardens- May 20^th

Tulsa Flea Market- Tulsa Expo Square- May 20^th

Celebration of Freedom- Hobart- May 19^th– 20^th

Time Travelers Vintage Expo- Tulsa Expo Square- May 20^th

May Fair Arts Festival- Norman University of Oklahoma- May 20^th– 21^st

Gem Faire- Tulsa Expo Square- May 19^th– 21^st

Rooster Days 2023- Broken Arrow- May 18^th– 21^st

Kiamichi Street Rods Run- Broken Bow City Park- May 20^th– 21^st

Lao New Year Festival- Oklahoma City 7600 N Kelley- May 19^th– 21^st

Canton Lake Walleye Rodeo- Canton Lake- May 18^th– 21^st

Buchanan’s Vintage Flea Market- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- May 20^th– 21^st

Breeder’s Invitational- Tulsa Expo Square- May 13^th– 27^th

Royal Crown Futurity- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- May 21^st– 28^th

Oklahoma Renaissance Festival- Muskogee Castle of Muskogee- Apr 29^th– June 4^th

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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: May 11th- May 14th

Mother’s Day weekend and plenty to do to celebrate Mom. So many festivals- the Italian Festival in McAlester looks good as does the Tabouleh Festival in Bristow. Strawberry Festival in Stilwell and a Flower Festival in Oklahoma City are two things that also looks to be good for mom. Music festival in McAlester, wine festival in Stillwater, and a Mopar car show in Bristow if you are looking for something different for the weekend. Keep an eye on the weather, somethings might get cancelled if mother nature gets out of control, so check the internet for the status of each event.

Oklahoma City Zoo Sip & Stroll- Oklahoma City Zoo- May 11^th

Spring Fest- Collinsville Veterans Building- Now- May 11^th

Friends on Frisco: Carnival- Clinton- May 11^th

Art Crawl on 66- Tulsa- May 12^th

May Night Market- Oklahoma City Scissortail Park- May 12^th

KATTFEST 2023- Oklahoma City Zoo Amphitheater- May 12^th

Guymon Outback Motorcycle Show- Guymon Texas County Activity Center- May 12^th– 13^th

McAlester Italian Festival- McAlester Southeast Expo Center- May 12^th– 13^th

Rooster Days Rodeo- Broken Arrow Round Up Club Arena- May 12^th– 13^th

Dancing Rabbit Music Festival- McAlester- May 13^th

Payne County Flea Market- Stillwater Payne County Expo Center- May 13^th

Enid Gem & Mineral Society Rock Swap- Enid- May 13^th

Crafter’s Marketplace Mother’s Day Craft Show- Ada Pontotoc County AgriPlex- May 13^th

Stillwater Wine & Craft Festival- Stillwater Payne County Expo Center- May 13^th

OKC Philharmonic: Oklahoma Stories Clara Luper Centennial- Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall- May 13^th

Second Saturdays- Stillwater Oklahoma State University Museum of Art- May 13^th

Nettie Davenport Day Celebration- Davenport- May 13^th

Second Saturday Architecture Tour: Pawhuska- Pawhuska- May 13^th

Bristow Tabouleh Fest- Bristow- May 13^th

Southern Plains Mopar Fest- Bristow Downtown- May 12^th– 13^th

Oklahoma City Flower and Garden Festival- Oklahoma City Myriad Gardens- May 13^th

Norman Coin Show- Norman Cleveland County Fairgrounds- May 12^th– 13^th

Asian Mini Market- Edmond Festival Market Place- May 13^th

Stilwell Strawberry Festival- Stilwell- May 11^th– 13^th

Fiesta de Mayo- Broken Arrow Rose District- May 13^th

2023 Big 12 Softball Championship- Oklahoma City USA Softball Hall of Fame- May 11^th– 13^th

Big Voices Project- Oklahoma City Northwest Event Center- May 11^th– 13^th

Chickasha Spring Auto Swap Meet- Chickasha- May 11^th– 13^th

Grand Reopening & Birthday Bash- Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center- May 13^th

Gore Spring Cruise Night- Gore- May 13^th

Oklahoma City Zoo’s 36^th Annual Ostrich Egg Breakfast- Oklahoma City Zoo- May 13^th

Muskogee Chili & BBQ Cook-Off- Muskogee Hatbox Field- May 12^th– 13^th

Extreme Spring Nationals Monster Truck- Chickasha Grady County Fairgrounds- May 12^th– 13^th

The Western Classic- Pawhuska Osage County Fairgrounds- May 12^th– 13^th

Tulsa International Mayfest- Tulsa Arts District- May 12^th– 14^th

Arts For All Festival- Lawton Shepler Park- May 12^th– 14^th

Mini Fest- Rentiesville OK Blues Hall of Fame- May 13^th– 14^th

World Warm Up Circuit- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- May 12^th– 14^th

Beer Circus- Oklahoma City Anthem Brewing Company- May 13^th– 14^th

Tulsa Ballet: Signature Series- Tulsa Lorton Performance Center- May 11^th– 14^th

Tulsa Festival of Kites- Tulsa- May 13^th– 14^th

Round Barn Rendezvous- Arcadia Round Barn- May 14^th

Breeder’s Invitational- Tulsa Expo Square- May 13^th– 27^th

Oklahoma Renaissance Festival- Muskogee Castle of Muskogee- Apr 29^th– June 4^th

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Edmond History Museum

I love history museums, I love learning about the past of an area and seeing how that area has developed over time. The Edmond History Museum is a great place to learn about the early days of Edmond Oklahoma. This is a wonderful place to spend an hour, there are exhibits that change regularly as well as permanent displays.

Sitting next to historic Stephenson Park on south Boulevard, the sandstone building which was built as an armory houses a small library for research along with a large exhibit space. Here you can learn about the history of Edmond. Originally a coal and watering stop along the Atcheson, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad, mile marker 103 became Summit but was officially named Edmond in 1887. The town grew on April 22, 1889, when about 150 decided to make it their home after the land run.

Several displays show the growth of Edmond over the years. Edmond became home to the Territorial Normal School in 1891, this helped grow the population of the small town. There are also plenty of artifacts for Route 66 lovers as well. Route 66 came right through town, coming in from the east on Second Street then turning south at Broadway heading to Oklahoma City. The small reproduction of Bradbury Station, which sat at the northwest corner of Route 66 and US 77, has many pictures of historic Route 66 buildings located in Edmond. The museum also has plenty of places for children to learn about the early days of living in Oklahoma, including a reproduction of a farmhouse.

The building it’s housed in is historical as well, the Edmond Armory was built in 1936-37 on the southeast corner of Stepheson Park by the WPA (Works Progress Administration). It was home to the Headquarters Company of the 179th Infantry Unit of the 45th Infantry Division and consisted of 65 men. It was in this building that troops trained to go war in Europe during World War II. The building was used consistently by the Edmond unit of the Oklahoma National Guard until 1968 and was turned over to the city of Edmond in 1972. The historical museum didn’t occupy the space until 1983, when community members collected enough artifacts from Edmond’s past to be displayed. The armory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.

Address: 431 S. Boulevard, Edmond.

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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: May 5th- May 7th

Saw the weather report for the weekend, supposed to be hot so make sure you have plenty to drink and sunscreen while you’re out attending these events and festivals. Cinco de Mayo kicks off the weekend with the onion burger festival in El Reno, kolache festival in Prague, Asian festival in Oklahoma City, and German fest in Tulsa. VW show on Automobile Alley in Oklahoma City, festival of the child in Yukon, and the steam show in Pawnee all sound interesting. Plus lots of arts around the state from an art crawl in Tulsa, to art in the park in Checotah, the Edmond arts festival, and the rose rock music festival in Noble. Pick something on the list and get out.

Shrek Rave- Oklahoma City Tower Theater- May 5^th

Community Night Out with Food Trucks- Spencer Senior Center- May 5^th

Cinco de Mayo Street Party- Tulsa Downtown- May 5^th

Comic Book Pop-Up- Edmond Showbiz Cinema- May 5^th

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta- Oklahoma City Scissortail Park- May 5^th

First Friday Art Crawl- Tulsa Arts District- May 5^th

First Friday Enid- Enid Downtown- May 5^th

Downtown Food Truck Throw Down- Woodward- May 5^th

Armed Forces Day Luncheon & Parade- McAlester- May 5^th– 6^th

Duncan ProRodeo- Duncan Stephens County Fair & Expo Center- May 5^th– 6^th

The Market Mother’s Day Craft Show- Enid Stride Bank Center- May 6^th

EW Marland’s Birthday Celebration- Ponca City Marland’s Grand Home- May 6^th

Drumright Monthly Market- Drumright- May 6^th

Red Brick Nights- Guthrie- May 6^th

Shop 66 Saturdays- Tulsa- May 6^th

Flea to the Market- Kingston- May 6^th

23^rd Annual Cowboys of Color Rodeo- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- May 6^th

Coffee & Cars- Oklahoma City Chisholm Creek- May 6^th

Kentucky Derby Day- Oklahoma City Remington Park- May 6^th

Cinco de Mayo- Oklahoma City Iguana Mexican Grill- May 5^th– 6^th

Armed Forces Day & Shriners Parade- Del City- May 6^th

El Reno Fried Onion Burger Day Festival- El Reno Downtown- May 6^th

Prague Kolache Festival- Prague- May 6^th

OYHP Family Festival- Kingfisher Cedar Gate Sportsman Club- May 6^th

Rock-N-Rumble Car Show & Cruise- Altus Downtown Square- May 5^th– 6^th

Free Comic Book Day- Moore DZ Comics and Gaming- May 6^th

35^th Annual Asian Festival- Oklahoma City Mayfair Church of Christ- May 6^th

31^st Annual Calf Fry- Stillwater Tumbleweed Concert Venue- May 4^th– 6^th

Festival of the Child- Yukon City Park- May 6^th

High Tea on Saturday- Oklahoma City Skirvin Hotel- May 6^th

Oklahoma 100 Mile Yard Sale Tour- Various Locations Around Oklahoma- May 5^th– 6^th

Oklahoma City Zoo’s 36^th Annual Ostrich Egg Breakfast- Oklahoma City Zoo- May 6^th

Trail of Tears Art Show- Tahlequah Cherokee Springs Plaza- Now- May 6^th

Edmond Jr Rodeo- Edmond Round Up Club Carl Benne Arena- May 5^th– 6^th

Dimond Daze Festival- Sallisaw High School- May 5^th– 6^th

Art in the Park- Checotah Veterans Park- May 6^th

Railroad Day- Muskogee Three Rivers Museum- May 6^th

Tulsa Iris Society Show- Tulsa Woodward Park- May 6^th

VDubs on Auto Alley- Oklahoma City Automobile Alley- May 6^th

Route 66 Biker Rally BikeStock Oklahoma (Adults only)- Depew- May 4^th– 7^th

56^th Annual Oklahoma Steam Threshers & Gas Engine Show- Pawnee- May 5^th– 7^th

Bike Fest- Oklahoma City Wheeler Ferris Wheel- May 7^th

Germanfest- Tulsa- May 5^th– 7^th

Norman Pride Festival- Norman- May 5^th– 7^th

Downtown Edmond Arts Fest- Edmond- May 5^th -7^th

Rose Rock Music Festival- Noble- May 5^th– 7^th

Spring Family Circus- Stillwater Payne County Expo Center- May 5^th– 7^th

Oklahoma City Ballet: Shorts- Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall- May 5^th– 7^th

Oklahoma Orchid Society Kicks on Route 66 Show & Sale- Oklahoma City Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center- May 6^th– 7^th

Central 4D Barrel Races- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- May 6^th– 7^th

2^nd Annual Calderon Dance Festival- Oklahoma City Plaza District- May 7^th

Spring Fest- Collinsville Veterans Building- Now- May 11^th

Oklahoma Renaissance Festival- Muskogee Castle of Muskogee- Apr 29^th– June 4^th

VW’s on Automobile Alley 2022

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Food Friday: Biglow’s Burgers

The whole purpose of my Food Friday feature is to bring attention to local restaurants. I really want to be able to give 5 strips of bacon on every review but I also know it’s not always possible. Biglow’s Burgers is an excellent example. When it first opened around the beginning of the year, I was excited. I had read reviews about the food truck and it sounded great. So on a cool Friday night we visited.

They had been open for about a month and I had heard about the issues they were having, I had hoped those had been worked out. It took 10 minutes just for us to place an order for dine in, and the cashier wasn’t exactly the nicest person, not even able to answer basic questions about the menu. So we took a seat near the back, the whole interior looked unfinished and the tables look like they had been used and abused. There we sat, 10 minutes, 20 minutes, then at 27 minutes someone realized they had forgotten to make our order. We were brought some complimentary egg rolls which turned out to be cold in the middle. And we continued to sit. By this time I had noticed that it was really cold in the restaurant, I don’t think they had the heat turned on. Finally after 40 minutes we got our order. The burger was just ok, I wasn’t blown away by it. The fries were awful, way too much salt. We finished and left. Back near the end of March we decided to try again, even though the hours on the building and online said they closed at 8p, the restaurant was dark. It was 6:30p on a Friday night and they were already closed. Some other potential patrons were sitting in their car nearby and told us that a very rude employee locked the door in their face when they tried to enter.

I’m giving them 2 strips of bacon, I hope they improve in the future but with 3 other really good burger places within a mile of the restaurant I just have no reason to attempt another visit.

Address: 12309 N Council Rd. Suite 1, Oklahoma City.

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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: April 28th- April 30th

So much to do this weekend, hope the weather will be nice. We have the always popular arts festival downtown Oklahoma City, iris festival, azalea festival, plus the Norman music festival. I also have a list of some garage sales going on around the Oklahoma City metro. If you ever see or know of anything going on, just shoot me a message. Enjoy the weekend.

Bell Cow Crawfish Boil- Chandler Route 66 Pavilion- Apr 28^th

Sip & Snuggle- Coyle- Apr 29^th

Party in the Park- Muskogee Honor Heights Park- Apr 29^th

Heart of Spring Craft, Vintage & Junk Show- Purcell McClain County Expo- Apr 29^th

80’s Prom- Tulsa Cain’s Ballroom- Apr 29^th

Restoring Resilience Powwow- Tulsa River West Festival Park- Apr 29^th

Jenks America Food Truck Festival- Jenks- Apr 29^th

Mural Fest 66- Miami- Apr 29^th

Norman Music Festival- Norman- Apr 27^th– 29^th

Black Panther in Concert- Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall- Apr 28^th– 29^th

Fill the Stadium- Norman Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium- Apr 29^th

Water Lantern Festival- Edmond Hafer Park- Apr 29^th

Grand Reopening Celebration- Norman Jacobson House- Apr 29^th

Red Fern Festival- Tahlequah Downtown- Apr 28^th– 29^th

Railroad Museum of Oklahoma Fundraiser- Enid Atwoods- Apr 29^th

Okemah Pioneer Days- Okemah- Apr 26^th– 29^th

Woolly Weekend at Shepherd’s Cross- Claremore- Apr 27^th– 29^th

OK Roots Global Bash- Tulsa Arts District- Apr 27^th– 29^th

Doc Gardner Memorial Rodeo- Guymon Henry C Hitch Pioneer Arena- Apr 27^th– 29^th

Old Chicken Farm Vintage Barn Sale- Jones- Apr 28^th– 29^th

Made in Oklahoma Handmade Vendor Fest- Claremore- Apr 28^th– 29^th

Greek Street Drive-Thru- Tulsa Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church- Apr 28^th– 29^th

Health & Fitness Expo- Oklahoma City Convention Center- Apr 28^th– 29^th

Soap Making Workshop- Norman Moore Lindsay Historical House Museum- Apr 28^th– 29^th

Antique Handcar/Motor Car Ride- Oklahoma City Oklahoma Railway Museum- Apr 29^th

91^st Annual Iris Festival- Oklahoma City Will Rogers Garden Exhibition Center- Apr 29^th– 30^th

48^th Annual Enid Home Show- Enid Chisholm Trail Expo Center- Apr 28^th– 30^th

Enid Carnival- Enid Oakwood Mall- Now- Apr 30^th

Azalea Festival- Muskogee Honor Heights Park- Now- Apr 30^th

Bare Bones International Film Festival- Muskogee- Now- Apr 30^th

Oil Can Classic- Ardmore Hardy Murphy Coliseum- Now- Apr 30^th

Central Theater Short Play Festival- Edmond Mitchell Hall Theater- Apr 27^th– 30^th

Thunder & Lightning in the Wichitas- Lawton- Apr 27^th– 30^th

Watonga Bikes & BBQ Rally- Watonga- Apr 28^th– 30^th

Vintage Market Days- Kellyville Creek County Fairgrounds- Apr 28^th– 30^th

Wildflower Pinto Classic- Tulsa Expo Square- Apr 28^th– 30^th

Mangum Rattlesnake Derby- Mangum Greer County Courthouse Square- Apr 28^th– 30^th

Kites Over Enid- Enid Autry Technology Center- Apr 29^th– 30^th

Mid-Continent Kennel Club of Tulsa Dog Show- Tulsa Expo Square- Apr 29^th– 30^th

Oklahoma Dressage Society Show- Tulsa Expo Square- Apr 29^th– 30^th

Festival of the Arts- Oklahoma City Bicentennial Park- Now- Apr 30^th

Better Barrel Races World Finals- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Now- Apr 30^th

Pool & Spa Show- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Apr 28^th– 30^th

Trail of Tears Art Show- Tahlequah Cherokee Springs Plaza- Now- May 6^th

Spring Fest- Collinsville Veterans Building- Now- May 11^th

Oklahoma Renaissance Festival- Muskogee Castle of Muskogee- Apr 29^th– June 4^th

Neighborhood Garage Sales this weekend- Morgan Creek and Cedar Ridge on SW 29^th between County Line and Morgan Rds.; Robertson’s Landing on NW 122^nd between County Line and Morgan Rds.; Ponderosa on NW 122^nd between County Line and Council Rds.; Surrey Hills on NW Expressway.

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Food Friday: Barry’s Grill

You ever drive by a restaurant and think “I need to try this place”? I have done that for years driving by the big green burger sign for Barry’s Grill on North May Aveune. It even smells good when I stop next door at Bedford Camera, after years of thinking about it I stopped and truthfully I wish I hadn’t.

First thing I noticed when I walked in wasn’t the old time menu sign, it was the dirty unvacuumed floors. I got over it and ordered a bacon cheeseburger with a side of tots. The guy behind the counter took my order but didn’t seem friendly. As I took a seat I noticed a old musty smell that permeated the restaurant. The tables were clean but obviously had some age to them. The whole vibe was 1960’s cafeteria. The pictures on the wall were faded to blue and the “greenery” in between the tables was older than me. Before my burger was ready I took a quick trip to the bathroom, indoor outhouse is a good description. A couple minutes after I returned to the table my order was ready. It did bother me that the tray was sticky. The tots were just plain tots, nothing really special. The burger was the same, nothing special. The veggies were fresh and crisp and the bacon was cooked perfectly. It was just ok though. I wasn’t blown away, really along the lines of a fast-food burger. I finished my food and left. The odd smell was still there and really permeated my experience.

From my research, this business has been at the location since at least 1996. I think it does a good job attracting a lunch crowd not looking for anything fancy. Personally I don’t think I’ll return. I give them 2 strips of bacon.

Address: 3124 N May Ave., Oklahoma City.

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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: April 21st- April 23rd

Lots of stuff going on again this weekend. Check on each event before you head out, I know last night’s weather cancelled some things scheduled to happen this weekend. Have fun and enjoy the weekend. Also remember, the Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts starts Tuesday, so try to make time to get downtown.

Forensic Night- Oklahoma City Skeletons Museum of Osteology- Apr 21^st

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Bash- Norman- Apr 21^st

ARTini- Oklahoma City Convention Center- Apr 21^st

April Night Market- Oklahoma City Scissortail Park- Apr 21^st

KAsa de Arte- Oklahoma City- Now- Apr 21^st

Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert- Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall- Apr 21st- 22^nd

Mustang Lions Club Classic Car Show- Mustang- Apr 22^nd

Jenks Herb & Plant Festival- Jenks- Apr 22^nd

Tahlequah Spring Rock Swap- Tahlequah Norris Park- Apr 22^nd

Tulsa Area Iris Society Show- Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park- Apr 22^nd

Wanderlust Pop-Up Shops- Oklahoma City Wheeler Ferris Wheel- Apr 22^nd

Sip & Snuggle- Coyle- Apr 22^nd

Footloose Festival- Elmore City Community Center- Apr 22^nd

Crusin’ the Chisholm Trail Car & Motorcycle Show- Duncan- Apr 22^nd

Street Kings Car Show- Guthrie Logan County Fairgrounds- Apr 22^nd

Salt Plains Crystal & Birding Festival- Jet Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge- Apr 22^nd

Artesian Arts Festival- Sulphur Artesian Plaza- Apr 22^nd

Spring Game- Norman University of Oklahoma- Apr 22nd

Cruis’n Oklahoma Hennessey Edition- Hennessey- Apr 22^nd

6^th Annual Steamroller Print Festival- Oklahoma City Artspace at Untitled- Apr 22^nd

Big Bubble Rave- Oklahoma City Tower Theater- Apr 22^nd

Make Ready Market- Oklahoma City Midtown District- Apr 22^nd

Wanderlust Pop-Up Shops- Oklahoma City Wheeler Ferris Wheel- Apr 22^nd

Earth Day Fest- Oklahoma City Scissortail Park- Apr 22^nd

Earth Day- Oklahoma State Parks- Apr 22^nd

Norman Twilight Market- Norman- Apr 22^nd

Pups on the Patio- Edmond Icehouse Project- Apr 22^nd

Ready to Serve- Edmond North High School- Apr 22^nd

2 Hip Chicks Roadshow- Tulsa Expo Square- Apr 22^nd

OKC Parks and Rec Daddy Daughter Dance- Oklahoma City Scissortail Park- Apr 22^nd

Hospice Circle of Love Book Sale- Enid- Apr 21^st– 22^nd

Hawley Fire Department Annual Fish Fry- 79969 Greer Rd Nash- Apr 22^nd

Enid City Wide Garage Sale- Enid- Apr 21^st– 22^nd

Cosmic Collectibles Swap- Warr Acres Cosmic Collectibles- Apr 22^nd

Car Show- Tulsa Ron’s Hamburgers 81^st and Harvard- Apr 22^nd

Tulsa Earth Day Celebration- Tulsa Guthrie Green- Apr 22^nd

89er Days Celebration- Guthrie- Apr 22^nd

Wine Forum of Oklahoma- Stillwater Oklahoma State University- Apr 21^st– 22^nd

Stillwater Arts Festival- Stillwater Prairie Arts Center- Apr 21^st– 22^nd

89ers Day- Lexington- Apr 22^nd

Market on the Meadows- Meeker- Apr 21^st– 22^nd

Two Bulls Challenge- Duncan Stephens County Expo Center- Apr 21^st– 22^nd

Reading the Rails: Adult Book Club- Oklahoma City Oklahoma Railway Museum- Apr 22^nd

Diesel at the Throttle- Oklahoma City Oklahoma Railway Museum- Apr 22^nd

Art Around the World: Dance!- Oklahoma City Ronald J Norick Downtown Library- Apr 22^nd

An Okie Made Weekend- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Apr 21^st– 23^rd

Vintage Market Days- Norman Cleveland County Fairgrounds- Apr 21^st– 23^rd

Earth Day- Norman Reaves Park- Apr 23^rd

Mvskoke Art Market- Tulsa River Sprit Casino- Apr 22^nd– 23^rd

Greenleaf Old Time Music Festival- Braggs Greenleaf State Park- Apr 20^th– 23^rd

National Reining Breeders Classic- Tulsa Expo Square- Now- Apr 23^rd

A Whale of a Sale- Oklahoma City Junior League- Apr 20^th– Apr 23^rd

Civil War Days at Har-Ber Village- Grove Har-Ber Village- Apr 21^st– 23^rd

Trykes ‘N Tread Car Show- Lawton Great Plains Coliseum- Apr 22^nd– 23^rd

VDubs at the Red Rock Campout- Hinton Red Rock Canyon- Apr 21^st– 23^rd

Enid Carnival- Enid Oakwood Mall- Apr 21^st– Apr 30^th

Festival of the Arts- Oklahoma City Bicentennial Park- Apr 25^th– 30^th

Azalea Festival- Muskogee Honor Heights Park- Now- 30^th

Trail of Tears Art Show- Tahlequah Cherokee Springs Plaza- Now- May 6^th

Spring Fest- Collinsville Veterans Building- Apr 13^th– May 11^th

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