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Tess Abney

Tess Abney is a freelance writer who was born and raised in the Quad Cities. She spends most of her time attempting to successfully raise three boys. In her free time, writing is her passion. Whether it is sharing local events and businesses with readers or sharing her thoughts on life, she finds comfort in the way words can bring people together.

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10 Fun Things To Do Week of June 21st: Art, Movies, Music and MORE!

OnOklahomaCity.com proudly presents our newest feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in Oklahoma City this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a head …

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OnOklahomaCity.com proudly presents our newest feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in Oklahoma City this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out FUN10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. Due to the cancellation of so many regularly scheduled events in Oklahoma City – with more coming in every hour – we’re focus…

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Sunday Twilight Concert Series

Join the Arts Council Oklahoma City (400 W California Ave Oklahoma City) every Sunday night this summer for the 2020 Sunday Twilight Concert Series! Each week we will bring you a different genre of…

Join the Arts Counci…

Join the Arts Council Oklahoma City (400 W California Ave Oklahoma City) every Sunday night this summer for the 2020 Sunday Twilight Concert Series! Each week we will bring you a different genre of music from local and regional acts from 7:30 to 9 p.m. We kick off the season by live-streaming from The Jones Assembly which you can watch here on Facebook! Visit www.artscouncilokc.com for more information   For more fun things to do in Oklahoma City this week, check out the latest issue of Fun10OklahomaCity. 

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Free Family Day at the Oklahoma History Center

Saturday, June 20th, is Free Family Day at the Oklahoma History Center! Sponsored by the Kirkpatrick Foundation, Free Family Day includes free admission to the museum. This event celebrates the ope…

Saturday, June 20th,…

Saturday, June 20th, is Free Family Day at the Oklahoma History Center! Sponsored by the Kirkpatrick Foundation, Free Family Day includes free admission to the museum. This event celebrates the opening of the outdoor exhibit, Bright Golden Haze: Reflections, and the Oklahoma! exhibit. Bright Golden Haze: Reflections is a collaborative art installation project across 13 different museums celebrating Oklahoma Contemporary. We hope you will join us for this free fun event! For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/181731489894465/.     For mor…

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Oklahoma City Farm Show

The Oklahoma City Farm Show is the premier spring agricultural and ranching event for the southern plains area, with hundreds of exhibitors featuring over 1,000 product lines this Thursday Jun 18 and …

The Oklahoma City Fa…

The Oklahoma City Farm Show is the premier spring agricultural and ranching event for the southern plains area, with hundreds of exhibitors featuring over 1,000 product lines this Thursday Jun 18 and Friday Jun 19 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday Jun 20 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Bennett Event Center (3101 Gordon Cooper Blvd Oklahoma City). Exhibits include all of the latest in agriculture with a full line of displays, including tractor, sprayer, tillage, harvest equipment, cattle management products, and more.  In addition to indoor and outdoor exhibits, daily horse training seminars,…

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Meet and Greet with the Red Ranger

Calling all Power Ranger fans! Oklahoma City's Pop Culture Con will be bringing Steve Cardenas "Rocky the Red Ranger" to New World Comics (6219 N Meridian Ave Oklahoma City) on Saturday, June 20th …

Calling all Power Ra…

Calling all Power Ranger fans! Oklahoma City's Pop Culture Con will be bringing Steve Cardenas "Rocky the Red Ranger" to New World Comics (6219 N Meridian Ave Oklahoma City) on Saturday, June 20th from 4pm - 6pm. Bring your favorite Power Rangers memorabilia and come get an autograph and picture with Rocky the Red Ranger! Autographs $30 Pictures $30 For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/606606843545857/.   For more fun things to do in Oklahoma City this week, check out the latest issue of Fun10OklahomaCity. 

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Hippie Giraffe and Good Vibes at the Gastro

Come enjoy Hippie Giraffe and Good Vibes at the Industry Gastro Lounge (2800 NW 140th Street Oklahoma City) this Saturday Jun 20 at 5 p.m. Games will be available to play outside on the patio. No o…

Come enjoy Hippie Gi…

Come enjoy Hippie Giraffe and Good Vibes at the Industry Gastro Lounge (2800 NW 140th Street Oklahoma City) this Saturday Jun 20 at 5 p.m. Games will be available to play outside on the patio. No outside food or drinks are allowed. Edibles are okay to bring in. The restaurant is canna friendly outside. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/675801713267588/.         For more fun things to do in Oklahoma City this week, check out the latest issue of Fun10OklahomaCity. 

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Outdoor Vintage Flea Market

Decades Revisited, A Vintage Mall is proud to host an Outdoor Vintage Flea Market this Saturday Jun 20 from 8 a.m. -  3 p.m. Booths will be set up all along the sidewalk and in the parking lot in …

Decades Revisited, A…

Decades Revisited, A Vintage Mall is proud to host an Outdoor Vintage Flea Market this Saturday Jun 20 from 8 a.m. -  3 p.m. Booths will be set up all along the sidewalk and in the parking lot in front of the store. Vendors from all over will be joining us. Our vendors are known for showing up with trailers full of vintage goods and antique treasures. We’ll have over 50 vendors outside in addition to the 60 vendors inside. You won’t want to miss this event. There will be treasures to be found, food to be eaten and fun to be had by all. Hope to see you there. Interested in sett…

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40 West Presents: Shocklahoma 2020

Get ready for some awesome live music! 40 West Bar & Grill featuring The Happy Smoker (501 N Mustang Rd. Yukon) features Shocklahoma 2020 this Saturday Jun 20 from 6 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. Enjoy…

Get ready for some a…

Get ready for some awesome live music! 40 West Bar & Grill featuring The Happy Smoker (501 N Mustang Rd. Yukon) features Shocklahoma 2020 this Saturday Jun 20 from 6 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. Enjoy live music from: Unglued - Stone Temple Pilots Tribute Band Texas Double Vision-Foreigner Experience Shocker Boys: Tribute to the 80's Stain the Skin Jukebox Hero Unofficial: "Fallen" We Might Be Vultures   For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/879255312529227/.   For more fun things to do in Oklahoma City this week, che…

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Live from the Lawn

“Live from the Lawn” a new concert series set to debut at Scissortail Park (300 SW 7th Street Oklahoma City) on Friday, June 19 with the Okie All Stars! The series features live music on the 4.…

“Live from the Law…

“Live from the Lawn” a new concert series set to debut at Scissortail Park (300 SW 7th Street Oklahoma City) on Friday, June 19 with the Okie All Stars! The series features live music on the 4.4-acre great lawn at Scissortail Park providing ample space to enjoy a free concert while practicing responsible social distancing. The debut concert on the Love’s Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn features Oklahoma favorites including Breakup, Chelsey Cope, Hotel Nights, J + The Bishops, Jabee, Jason Scott, Kyle Reid, Stephen Salewon, Swimfan, Tanner Fields, and Twiggs all in one night! …

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OKC’s Thursday Night Mega Meets

THEONEPERCENT presents OKC's Thursday Night Mega meet this Thursday Jun 18 from 7 – 10 p.m. at the Twin Peaks Restaurants (3109 W Memorial Oklahoma City). Come hang out with fellow car enthusiast…

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THEONEPERCENT presents OKC's Thursday Night Mega meet this Thursday Jun 18 from 7 – 10 p.m. at the Twin Peaks Restaurants (3109 W Memorial Oklahoma City). Come hang out with fellow car enthusiasts. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Make sure to check out the vendor booths! ***Please no burnouts and be respectful of everyone's cars. Thanks*** For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1750146221788061/.   For more fun things to do in Oklahoma City this week, check out the latest issue of Fun10OklahomaCity. 

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10 Fun Things To Do Week of June 14th: Flea Markets, Concerts, Good Vibes and MORE!

OnOklahomaCity.com proudly presents our newest feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in Oklahoma City this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a head …

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OnOklahomaCity.com proudly presents our newest feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in Oklahoma City this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out FUN10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. Due to the cancellation of so many regularly scheduled events in Oklahoma City – with more coming in every hour – we’re focus…

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10 Fun Things To Do Week of June 7th: Concerts, Camping, Movies and MORE!

OnOklahomaCity.com proudly presents our newest feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in Oklahoma City this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a head …

OnOklahomaCity.com p…

OnOklahomaCity.com proudly presents our newest feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in Oklahoma City this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out FUN10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. Due to the cancellation of so many regularly scheduled events in Oklahoma City – with more coming in every hour – we’re focus…

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Back in the Saddle Sale!

The Market at Northpark (12202 N May Ave Oklahoma City) is "Back in the Saddle" and open for business! They opened March 1, 2020 then had to shut down 2 weeks later. Now they are back open, ready f…

The Market at Northp…

The Market at Northpark (12202 N May Ave Oklahoma City) is "Back in the Saddle" and open for business! They opened March 1, 2020 then had to shut down 2 weeks later. Now they are back open, ready for another RE-GRAND OPENING!!! Come see us as we have a summer kick off sale on Sunday June 7th from 12-5pm. We will have wine, shopping and every 30 minutes a drawing for a gift certificate to The Market!! We have 78 Oklahoma owned small businesses under one roof. This is a great opportunity to support your fellow Oklahoma business owners! We are located inside The Shoppes at Northpark o…

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Sunday Jazz Brunch

Wrap up the week with a Sunday Jazz Brunch at Rococo Penn (2824 N Pennsylvania Ave Oklahoma City) with Jessi, this Sunday Jun 7 at 11 a.m.! Come enjoy tasty brunch offerings, an exquisite seasonal …

Wrap up the week wit…

Wrap up the week with a Sunday Jazz Brunch at Rococo Penn (2824 N Pennsylvania Ave Oklahoma City) with Jessi, this Sunday Jun 7 at 11 a.m.! Come enjoy tasty brunch offerings, an exquisite seasonal menu, a full bar, excellent service, social distancing safety measures, and live music from Jessica Tate. Sunday Funday!!!!! For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2972674292780548/.   For more fun things to do in Oklahoma City this week, check out the latest issue of Fun10OklahomaCity. 

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Sunday Twilight Concert Series

Join the Arts Council Oklahoma City every Sunday night this summer for the 2020 Sunday Twilight Concert Series! Each week we will bring you a different genre of music from local and regional acts f…

Join the Arts Counci…

Join the Arts Council Oklahoma City every Sunday night this summer for the 2020 Sunday Twilight Concert Series! Each week we will bring you a different genre of music from local and regional acts from 7:30 to 9 p.m. We kick off the season by live-streaming from The Jones Assembly which you can watch here on Facebook! Visit www.artscouncilokc.com for more information   For more fun things to do in Oklahoma City this week, check out the latest issue of Fun10OklahomaCity. 

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Summer Music Jam

Summer's here and you've been quarantined for way too long! Come out & enjoy some live music, FREE FOOD, and drink specials. $10 at the door. This is a 21+ age event. Ckai Dawson & Eleva…

Summer's here and yo…

Summer's here and you've been quarantined for way too long! Come out & enjoy some live music, FREE FOOD, and drink specials. $10 at the door. This is a 21+ age event. Ckai Dawson & Elevation Band will provide the music and melodies. DJ Uncle Willie Son will be on the 1's and 2's. Bid NEW BEGINNINGS to ULOKCYP chapter (re)founder Damarcus Alexander as he moves to DC. Let's have a good and safe time. Please wear a mask. 🙂 By attending this event, you give the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City and its partners, including Bistro 46 Restaurant & Grille, permissio…

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Early Explorers LIVE!

Ideal for scientists 6 years old and younger, Early Explorers features hands-on activities that teach kids about basic scientific concepts and that can be easily replicated for a #SMOatHome experience…

Ideal for scientists…

Ideal for scientists 6 years old and younger, Early Explorers features hands-on activities that teach kids about basic scientific concepts and that can be easily replicated for a #SMOatHome experience. Guided by SMO's museum educators, Early Explorers is perfect for young scientists with short attention spans. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/181726663205013/.   For more fun things to do in Oklahoma City this week, check out the latest issue of Fun10OklahomaCity. 

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Summer Outdoor Cornhole League

Hey Oklahoma City, it’s time for some Cornhole! Join the Lighthouse Beach Bar (3330 NW 112th Terr Oklahoma City) this Tuesday Jun 2 at 6:30 p.m. for the Summer Outdoor Cornhole League! Sea…

Hey Oklahoma City, i…

Hey Oklahoma City, it’s time for some Cornhole! Join the Lighthouse Beach Bar (3330 NW 112th Terr Oklahoma City) this Tuesday Jun 2 at 6:30 p.m. for the Summer Outdoor Cornhole League! Season Length: 7 weeks + playoff tournament (All teams make the playoffs!) Rainout weeks will be added to the end of the season   ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER ONLINE AT: http://okc.ossosports.com/leagues?v=upcoming&sport=Cornhole   Registration Fee Includes: 60% Payouts (50% Split proportionally between 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 10% Random Weekly Drawings) Cornhole E…

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