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March Event Calendar for Oklahoma City

Top Events and Things to Do for March 2011

By , About.com Guide

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 Chesapeake Energy Arena


Sooners and Cowboys in Men's College Basketball Action

  • 1 March Home Game for OSU
  • 1 March Home Game for OU (Bedlam)

Oklahoma City Barons Hockey at the Cox Convention Center


OKC Chamber: Greater Grads Career Fair at the Cox Convention Center


2011 Oklahoma City International Auto Show at the State Fairgrounds

  • March 2-6
  • The state’s largest collection of new, concept and specialty cars

Opening of the 2011 American Quarter Horse Season at Remington Park

  • March 4th

1st Annual Forensics Day at Science Museum Oklahoma

  • March 4th
  • Guests from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation will be on hand to help explore ins and outs of forensic science

Oklahoma City University Presents "The Opera Rehearsal" in Burg Theater

  • March 4-6
  • Young Baron Anton flees and unwanted marriage to a girl he has never met. When he lands in disguise at the court of an opera-mad count, intrigue begins with an opera within an opera
  • See okcu.edu/ticketoffice for ticket information

17th Annual Norman Mardi Gras Parade

  • March 5th
  • Oklahoma's only Mardi Gras Parade
  • For more information, contact normanmardigrasparade@gmail.com

Oklahoma City Philharmonic presents "Midori plays Mendelssohn"

  • March 5th

Lipizzaner Stallions at the Chesapeake Energy Arena

  • March 5th
  • Fun and entertaining family experience featuring the world famous, unique breed
  • Tickets available for purchase online or by calling (800) 745-3000

Red Tie Night at the Cox Convention Center

  • March 5th
  • Fundraiser for Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund features cocktails, silent auction, live entertainment and more
  • Get more information on the official site

Preservation Oklahoma's Most Endangered Historic Places Announcement Event at 1100 N. Broadway in Automobile Alley

  • March 10th
  • Begins at 6 p.m. with cocktail reception and silent auction
  • For tickets or for more information, contact Katie McLaughlin Friddle at (405) 525-5325 or visit preservationok.org

New Elephant Habitat Opening at the Oklahoma City Zoo

  • March 11th
  • Spanning 9.5 acres, the $13 million dollar habitat includes state-of-the-art creature features and will be home to Asian elephants, Asha and Chandra and their offspring

Rascal Flatts in Concert at the Chesapeake Energy Arena

  • March 12th
  • With Luke Bryan and Chris Young
  • Tickets available for purchase online or by calling (800) 745-3000

WWE Raw Road to WrestleMania at the Chesapeake Energy Arena

  • March 13th
  • John Cena in main event plus special guest ring announcer Oklahoma’s own Jim Ross
  • Tickets available for purchase online or by calling (800) 745-3000

These United States and Trampled by Turtles in Concert at the Conservatory


SAINT PATRICK'S DAY IN OKC

  • March 12-19
  • Parades, block parties, green beer and more

Spring Break


Easton Corbin at Riverwind Casino

  • March 18th
  • Check here for venue & ticket information

Sit. Stay. Art! at the Film Exchange building

  • March 18th
  • Fundraising event benefits Pets & People Humane Society by blending artwork with the fine art of pet adoption
  • See sitstayart.com for more information

Bright Night of Flight at Science Museum Oklahoma

  • March 18th
  • All night event focuses on the science of flight with a planetarium show, an IMAX dome film, hands-on science activities, a live theater demonstration and more

Bill Maher at the Civic Center Music Hall

  • March 19th
  • Popular social critic, political commentator, author and TV host
  • For ticket information, call (405) 297-2264 or purchase online

Fight Night at the Cox Convention Center

  • March 19th
  • catBOX's world class boxing
  • Tickets available for purchase online

Family Saturday at the Oklahoma History Center

  • March 19th
  • Family event with cowboy-themed activities such as 1870’s cowboy camp with roping, branding, cowboy cooking, coloring and more
  • Children are encouraged to dress as cowboys and cowgirls and compete in a costume contest

12th Annual Taste of Yukon at Yukon's Robertson Activity Center

  • March 24th
  • Food extravaganza featuring local restaurants
  • For more information, call (405) 350-8937

Sesame Street Live "Elmo's Healthy Heroes" at the Cox Convention Center

  • March 24-27
  • Super Grover loses his superness, and Sesame Street needs a hero
  • Tickets available for purchase online or by calling (800) 745-3000

Oklahoma City Ballet Presents "Mozart's Requiem"

  • March 26-27
  • World premiere production joining the forces of Oklahoma City Ballet, The OKC Philharmonic and Canterbury Choral Society

United Scottish Clans of Oklahoma Present: The 5th Annual Iron Thistle Scottish Heritage Festival and Highland Games

  • March 26-27
  • 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 $5 for ages 10 and above and free for kids under 10
  • Check official site for more information


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