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April Event Calendar for Oklahoma City

Top Events and Things to Do for April 2013

By , About.com Guide

This is the 2013 April Calendar for the major events all around the Oklahoma City metro area, an index summary listing with links to detailed information on each.

Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball at the Chesapeake Energy Arena


Oklahoma City Barons Hockey at the Cox Convention Center


2013 NCAA Women's Basketball Regional at the Chesapeake Energy Arena


Lyric Theatre at the Plaza Presents "The Glass Menagerie"

  • Through April 13th

28th Annual Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo at State Fair Park


37th Annual Medieval Fair at Norman's Reaves Park

  • April 5-7
  • Journey to a time of kings, queens and knights in shining armor
  • Features arts and crafts, food, games, jousting tournaments, costume contests and more

Air Supply at Riverwind Casino


Oklahoma City Philharmonic presents "Russian Enchantment"

  • April 6th
  • Featuring pianist Olga Kern

31st Annual Redbud Classic in NW OKC/Nichols Hills

  • April 6-7
  • Running, walking and bicycling events to benefit Oklahoma Lawyers for Children

Plaza Sunday in the Plaza District

  • April 7th
  • New monthly event on first Sunday features live music, sidewalk chalk games for the kids, store specials and more

Byron Berline Band at the Armstrong Auditorium


Gary Allan at Riverwind Casino


Greater Oklahoma Bluegrass Music Society Concert/Jam at at Oklahoma Country-Western Museum & Hall of Fame in Del City

  • April 13th
  • Family-friendly bluegrass concert
  • Get more information at gobms.org

Southwest Street Rod Nationals at State Fair Park


OKC Theatre Company's Native American New Play Festival

  • April 12-21
  • Staged readings, dancers, singers, storytellers, visual artists, "Indian" cuisine, and a fully-produced staging of "Chalk in the Rain" by Bret Jones

Oklahoma City RedHawks Games at the Bricktown Ballpark

  • Home Opener is April 12th
  • 14 April Home Games in OKC
  • Match-ups against Memphis, Nashville, Round Rock and more

Assad Brothers, Guitar Duo with Paquita D'Rivera, Clarinet at the Armstrong Auditorium


Annual Remembrance at the OKC National Memorial

  • 9am, April 19th
  • 168 seconds of silence under the Survivor Tree

Chicago at Riverwind Casino


Western Heritage Awards at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

  • April 19-20
  • Honors the legacy of those whose works in literature, music, film, and television reflect the significant stories of the American West
  • For reservations and ticket information, call (405) 478-2250, Ext. 219

Oklahoma City Ballet Presents "Swan Lake"

  • April 19-21
  • Follows the story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart and Siegfried, a prince who falls in love with the fragile heroine

Oklahama City Roller Derby at the Farmers Public Market


89ers Day Parade on Main Street in Norman

  • April 20th
  • Celebration of the anniversary of the Great Land Run of 1889
  • See official site for more information

OKC Heart Walk at the Bricktown Ballpark

  • April 20th
  • Annual non-competitive walk to support fight against heart disease and stroke
  • See official site or call (405) 948-2123 for more information

MAGIC 104.1 Spring Fling 2013 at Riverwind Casino


Earth Day in OKC

  • Events before and after April 22nd
  • The metro raises awareness on environmental issues

Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts in Downtown OKC

  • April 23-28
  • Visual, performance and culinary arts
  • Children's activities including poster art and face painting

"West Side Story" at the Civic Center Music Hall


6th Annual Norman Music Festival on Streets of Downtown Norman


H&8th Night Market

  • April 26th
  • Monthly family and pet-friendly street festival
  • Food trucks, COOP craft beer, live music and more

Josh Turner at Riverwind Casino


Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Events

  • April 26-28
  • Emotional event - "Run to Remember"
  • Health Expo, Pasta Dinner and Race Events

Thunderkatz Cat Show at State Fair Park

  • April 27-28
  • Annual Championship and household pet charity cat show
  • Many breeds including Abyssinians, Bengals, Maine Coons and Persians competing for ribbons
  • Rescued kittens and cats available for adoption
  • See official site for more information

United Scottish Clans of Oklahoma Present: The 7th Annual Iron Thistle Scottish Heritage Festival and Highland Games

  • April 27-28
  • Kirkpatrick Family Farm in Yukon
  • Centuries old tradition in which skills of athletes, bagpipers, and dancers are tested and displayed
  • Featuring competition, music, dance, food, children's play area, shopping and more
  • Admission is $5 for ages 10 and above and free for kids under 10

Bella Foundation Golf Tournament at the Greens Country Club

  • April 29th
  • “Keep Bella Out of the Ruff”
  • See official site for details

Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet at the Armstrong Auditorium



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