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January Event Calendar for Oklahoma City

Top Events and Things to Do for January 2013

By , About.com Guide

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

Opening Night Downtown New Year's Celebration

  • Begins New Year's Eve
  • Music and Activities for the Whole Family

Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball at the Chesapeake Energy Arena


Oklahoma City Barons Hockey at the Cox Convention Center


Sooners and Cowboys in Men's College Basketball Action

  • 4 January Home Games for OSU
  • 3 January Home Games for OU including Bedlam

Sooners and Cowgirls in Women's College Basketball Action

  • 4 January Home Games for OSU
  • 4 January Home Games for OU

Free Admission Mondays at the Oklahoma City Zoo

  • All through January

OKC's Downtown in December

  • To January 5th
  • Lights, ice skating, snow tubing, canal rides and more

Travis Ledoyt at Riverwind Casino

  • January 5th
  • Check here for ticket & venue information

Oklahoma Bridal Show at the Cox Convention Center


Oklahoma City Winter Quilt Show at State Fair Park


Stoney LaRue at Riverwind Casino

  • January 11th
  • Check here for ticket & venue information

Oklahoma City Philharmonic Presents "Pristine Visions"

  • January 12th
  • With Violinist Stefan Jackiw

Sara Evans at Riverwind Casino

  • January 12th
  • Check here for ticket & venue information

Strikeforce at the Chesapeake Energy Arena

  • January 12th
  • Mixed martial arts fight card includes 3 championship fights and the return of OSU star Daniel Cormier
  • Get venue & ticket information

SNL Comedy Show at Shawnee’s Grand Casino Resort


Redland Rendezvous Volleyball Tournament at the Cox Convention Center


"Jekyll & Hyde" at the Civic Center Music Hall

  • January 15-20
  • The "dark and dangerous love story" from Tony and Grammy Award nominee Frank Wildhorn
  • Get ticket information

Reading Rainforest in the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory

  • January 16, 23, 30
  • Children listen to a story, work on a craft and go on a hike (best for children 3-5)
  • 1/16: “The Umbrella” by Jan Brett, 1/23: “Children of the Forest” by Elsa Maartman, 1/30: “Slowly, Slowly, Slowly, said the Sloth” by Eric Carle

International Finals Rodeo and Miss Rodeo USA Pageant

  • January 18-20
  • At State Fairgrounds Arena

31st Oklahoma City Home and Garden Show at State Fair Park

  • January 18-20
  • OKC's largest Home & Garden Show, features nearly 500 exhibitors
  • For more information about the, visit the official site or call (800) 466-7469

George Strait at the Chesapeake Energy Arena


Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events

  • Downtown Parade at 2 p.m.
  • Prayer Breakfast in Midwest City

Art Now at State Fair Park

  • January 21st – February 8th
  • City Arts Center's annual celebration and art sale that features national, regional and emerging artists
  • See official site for more information

OKC Charity Fight Night with Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini at Coca Cola Bricktown Events Center

  • January 24th
  • Black tie night of Dinner, Cocktails, Stogies, Fights, Auctions and Entertainment to benefit Oklahoma City Police Athletic League (PAL)
  • Call (405) 706-7484 for ticket information

Free Admission to the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory

  • January 25th
  • In celebration of the 25-year anniversary of the opening

Oklahoma City Philharmonic Presents "The Music of Michael Jackson"

  • January 25-26
  • Featuring James Delisco

PBR Built Ford Tough Series at the Chesapeake Energy Arena


Perfect Brunch in the Myriad Gardens Restaurant

  • January 27th
  • Buffet from Picasso’s Café on Paseo features salmon, champagne, fruit, eggs and crusty, toasted baguette
  • Cost is $40 per person; reserve a spot by calling (405) 445-7080

Russian National Ballet Theatre Presents "Cinderella" at the Armstrong Auditorium


Russian National Ballet Theatre Presents "Romeo & Juliet" and "Chopiniana" at the Armstrong Auditorium


Lyric Theatre at the Plaza Presents "Some Enchanted Evening"

  • January 30th - February 16th

Oklahoma Children's Theatre presents “Treasure Island” at Oklahoma City University



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