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March Event Calendar for Oklahoma City

Top Events and Things to Do for March 2009

By Adam Knapp, About.com

This is the March 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 Ford Center


Oklahoma City Blazers Games at the Ford Center

  • 4 March Home Games in OKC
  • Match-ups against the Thunder, Scorpions and Rush

Sooners and Cowboys in Men's College Basketball Action

  • 1 March Home Games for OSU including Bedlam
  • 1 March Home Games for OU (Bedlam)

"Touch the Sky: Prairie Photographs by Jim Brandenburg" at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History

  • Throughout the Month
  • From a National Geographic photographer

Oklahoma City Blues Festival at the Ford Center

  • March 1st
  • With Mel Waiters, Sir Charles Jones, Bobby Rush, J. Blackfoot, Shirley Brown, and Willie Clayton
  • Get venue & ticket information

Bonnie Raitt at Riverwind Casino

  • March 5th
  • Check here for ticket information

2009 Oklahoma City International Auto Show at the State Fairgrounds

  • March 5-8
  • The state’s largest collection of new, concept and specialty cars

Randy Travis at Riverwind Casino

  • March 6th
  • Check here for ticket information

Momentum: Art Doesn’t Stand Still at 320 SW 5th Street

  • March 6-7
  • Visual art from Oklahoma artists 30 and under, live music and more
  • Get ticket information on the official site

Sesame Street Live "Elmo's Green Thumb" at the Cox Convention Center

  • March 6-8
  • "Elmo has raised his sunflower, Sunny, from a seed, but the floral friend has outgrown his flower pot."
  • Tickets available online or by calling (405) 235-8288

Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament at the Ford Center

  • March 11-14
  • Oklahoma and Oklahoma State in tournament action
  • Get more information from the Big 12

Big 12 Women's Basketball Tournament at the Cox Convention Center

  • March 12-15
  • Oklahoma and Oklahoma State in tournament action
  • Tickets available for purchase online

Oklahoma City Philharmonic presents "Your (Musical) Childhood"

  • March 14th
  • With Narrator Debbie Reynolds

SAINT PATRICK'S DAY IN OKC

  • March 14-17
  • Parades, block parties, green beer and more

Spring Break


Bill Gaither & the Homecoming Friends Lovin' Life Tour 2009 at the Ford Center

  • March 19th
  • With Gaither Vocal Band; Ernie Haase & Signature Sound; Janet Paschal; Gordon Mote; Karen Peck & New River; Lynda Randle and Kevin Williams
  • Get venue & ticket information

An Evening with Baxter Black at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

  • March 20th
  • Cowboy poet and humorist Baxter Black

Oklahoma City Philharmonic Presents Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

  • March 20-21

United Scottish Clans of Oklahoma Present: The 3rd Annual Iron Thistle Scottish Heritage Festival and Highland Games

  • March 20-21
  • 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, shopping and more
  • Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, $3 for kids 5 and over and free for kids under 5
  • Check official site for more information

"World Famous" Lipizzaner Stallions at the Ford Center


Lil' Wayne at the Cox Convention Center

  • March 23rd
  • Tickets available for purchase online or by calling (800) 745-3000

Taste of Yukon at Yukon's Robertson Activity Center

  • March 26th
  • Food extravaganza featuring local restaurants
  • For more information, call (405) 350-8937

Lyric Theatre Presents "Woody Sez: the words, music, & spirit of Woody Guthrie"

  • March 26 - April 11
  • Weaves the songs of Woody Guthrie together with excerpts and anecdotes from his writing

Little Big Town at Riverwind Casino

  • March 27th
  • Check here for ticket information

Oklahoma City Ballet Presents "The Wizard of Oz

  • March 27-29
  • Classic story comes to the stage for the ballet's grand finale of the season

Celtic Celebration Fair at Golden Goose Event Center in Midwest City

  • March 28-29
  • Features all things Celtic - dancers, musicians, artisans, vendors, story telling, balloon animals and face painting for the kids and more
  • With performances by McTeggart School of Irish Dance, Oklahoma Academy of Irish Dance, Kristin Butke School of Irish Dance, Celtic Praise Dance Troupe, Kevin Valliquette and Dustin Cooper
  • Admission $3, Children under 12 free
  • Get more information on the official site

Ultimate Bridal Event at Gaillardia Country Club

  • March 29th
  • Learn from the top bridal industry professionals
  • See official site for more information

"Razorblades and Rollerskates" Tornado Alley Roller Girls at Farmers Public Market

  • March 29th
  • Teaming with "St. Baldrick’s for Children’s Cancer Fundraiser," the ladies shave their heads to demonstrate solidarity of children with cancer
  • Check myspace page for more information

1st Annual Turkish Festival at Raindrop Turkish House

  • March 29th, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Gift ideas from Turkey, authentic Turkish food, Calligraphy, art and much more.
  • See official site for more information

2009 NCAA Division 1 Women's Basketball Regional at the Ford Center



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