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May Event Calendar for Oklahoma City

Top Events and Things to Do for May 2008

By Adam Knapp, About.com

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

Oklahoma Redhawks Games at the Bricktown Ballpark

  • 12 May Home Games in OKC
  • Match-ups against Sacramento, Omaha and more

"Wheels" Exhibition at The Underground's Invited Artist Gallery

  • All month of May
  • Art inspired by the images of cars, bikes, trains, trucks, and tricycles
  • Free and open to the public

SoundBites Concert Series in Downtown OKC's Couch Park

  • Fridays in May
  • Catch live music during your Friday lunch hour throughout the month
  • Restaurants offer "SoundBites2Go" lunch specials

Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz Games at the Ford Center

  • 2 May Home Games
  • Match-ups against Iowa and Tennessee
  • See official site for more information

Gypsy at the Civic Center Music Hall

  • April 29 - May 4
  • Broadway favorite follows the "showbiz rise of two daughters, fueled by an overbearing, ambitious stage mother, Rose, as her larger-than-life dreams turned them into stars"
  • Tickets available by calling (800) 869-1451 or at select Homeland stores

Kenny Chesney at the Ford Center


Downtown Edmond Arts Festival

  • May 2-4
  • Paintings, Sculptures, Jewelry and so much more
  • Great food and festival atmosphere

Norman's May Fair Arts Festival

  • May 2-4
  • Fine art, handmade crafts, local performers at the amphitheater and more
  • Great food and festival atmosphere

Move UP Downtown Living Tour

  • May 3rd from 11am to 5pm
  • Self-guided tour visits 11 new or renovated residential developments for sale and lease downtown
  • Restaurants and shops offer tour specials and prizes
  • Free parking at NW 10th and Robinson
  • See DowntownOKC.com for more information

Festival of the Child at Yukon City Park

  • May 3rd
  • Creative activities and games for kids 12 and under
  • For more information call (405) 350-8937

20th Annual Burger Day Festival in Downtown El Reno

  • May 3rd
  • Burger eating contest, games, rides, live entertainment and more
  • See El Reno's website for more information

1st Annual Doggy Derby at Remington Park

  • May 3rd
  • Sponsored by the Oklahoma Humane Society
  • Entertainment, kid's activities, pet portraits, pet psychic, frisbee dog performances and plenty of animals for adoption
  • See official site for more information

Mariachi Sol De Mexico at Riverwind Casino

  • May 4th
  • Check here for ticket and venue information

Cinco De Mayo Festival at Plaza San Miguel (NW 10th and Penn)

  • May 4th, Noon to 10pm
  • Sponsored by La Tremenda KZUE-AM 1460
  • Free admission
  • Mariachis, clowns and other live entertainment

The Black Crowes at Riverwind Casino

  • May 8th
  • Check here for ticket and venue information

Zoolympics at the OKC Zoo

  • May 10th from 10am-2pm
  • For children ages 11 and under
  • Learn about animal behaviors and participate fun activities such as "Animal Idol"

Oklahoma City Philharmonic's Season Finale Classics Concert

  • May 10th
  • Season Finale for OKC Philharmonic
  • Time for Three String Trio

Clean Air Challenge at the OKC Zoo

  • May 10th
  • 5K run, a 1-mile walk and a Kid's Dash
  • Raise money for the American Lung Association

REO Speedwagon and Night Ranger at the OKC Zoo Amphitheatre


MOTHER'S DAY in Oklahoma City


Bret Michaels at Riverwind Casino

  • May 16th
  • Check here for ticket and venue information

10th Anniversary Miller in May Home and Garden Tour

  • May 17th from 10am to 4pm
  • Tour 7 homes and 3 gardens
  • Features "Art on the Boulevard" with music at NW 12th Street Boulevard
  • Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 if purchased on event day (Children under 10 are free)
  • For tickets or more information, call Home Tour Chair Kellie Zaragoza at (405) 863-3007 or e-mail at kelliezaragoza020704@hotmail.com

Michael Israel for Armed Forces Day at Riverwind Casino

  • May 17th
  • Check here for ticket and venue information

2008 Big XII Baseball Tournament at the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark

  • May 21-25
  • See here for more information.

The Commodores at Riverwind Casino

  • May 23rd
  • Check here for ticket and venue information

Kansas at Riverwind Casino

  • May 24th
  • Check here for ticket and venue information

Edmond Jazz and Blues Festival

  • May 24-25
  • Great live music, food and more

Steve Miller and Joe Cocker at the OKC Zoo Amphitheatre


Tim McGraw at the Ford Center


Patti LaBelle at Riverwind Casino

  • May 30th
  • Check here for ticket and venue information

Walk to Cure Diabetes at the OSU-OKC Campus

  • May 31st
  • Sponsored by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
  • See official site for more information

KC and the Sunshine Band in Concert at Frontier City

  • May 31st
  • Part of the 2008 Summer Concert Series

Antiqued Photo Frame Craft Class at Golden Goose Flea Market in Midwest City

  • May 31st, 2-4pm
  • $15 Registration includes supplies to make individual antiqued photo frame
  • See official site for registration information

Ronnie Milsap at Riverwind Casino

  • May 31st
  • Check here for ticket and venue information


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