What's Up in the 405
LEGO Brickuniverse
Saturday, July 20 - Sunday, July 21
Brickuniverse was founded in 2015 by 19-year-old Greyson Beights. Traveling to over a dozen cities around the United States, its mission is to unleash creativity and spread the LEGO love. Attractions include massive LEGO displays, Art on the Block Gallery, minifigure merchants, minifigure caricatures and much more! This family-friendly event will be open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $15 online and $18 at the door.
Cox Center, 1 Myriad Gardens, OKC, brickuniverse.com
Urban Abstracts Opening Reception
Thursday, July 18
Urban Abstracts by Lawrence Leif Hultberg displays patterns, textures and geometric shapes found in urban environments. According to Hultberg, these images take on a similar view of modern 1950’s, ’60s and ’70s art; including abstract expressionism, constructivism and op art. Urban Abstracts will be on view until August 31. The reception will be held tonight from 5-8 p.m., and hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be offered during this free event.
Artspace at Untitled, 1 NE 3rd St, OKC, 1ne3.org
Portugal. The Man
Friday, July 19
The Grammy-winning band Portugal. The Man will take the stage at Oklahoma City’s premier music venue, the Criterion. With hits like “Feel It Still”, “Live In The Moment” and “So Young” all from their successful album Woodstock, this just might be THE American rock concert of the summer – and since they’ve come all the way from Alaska, the least we can do is rock out with them, right? Tickets ranging $35-$50 can be purchased online or at the box office. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 8 p.m. with Christopher Quinn as the opening act.
The Criterion, 500 E Sheridan, OKC, criterionokc.com
Wheeler Summer Music Series
Friday, July 19
“This event is for the young and the young at heart,” the event’s home page proclaims, but anyone would feel like they were young when eating food truck fare, listening to live music and perusing the marketplace under the lights of a Ferris wheel. The concert slate is a preview of the upcoming Wiggle Out Loud event featuring Lucas Ross, Microgiant and members of the Race Dance Company. Enjoy the delectable food from vendors like Wicked Hangry, Cook’n It Up and Taco Nation, and don’t forget to stop by the Big Friendly beer bus for your libations. Speaking of vendors, many pop-up shops will be selling to attendees of the night market. This event is sure to be five hours of fun, and – perhaps best of all – it’s free.
Wheeler Ferris Wheel, 1701 S Western, OKC, wheelerdistrict.com
Khalid
Friday, July 19
Khalid’s smash track “Location” was in pretty much everyone’s Spotify history in 2016. Since then, the now 21-year-old’s success has skyrocketed with a slew of megahits like “Young, Dumb, and Broke” and “Talk,” and he has gleaned proportional success with features on songs like Logic’s “1-800-273-8255.” Now the artist is embarking on a world tour to celebrate the release of his sophomore effort “Free Spirit,” and he’s stopping in OKC. His show will feature guest artist Clairo and will start at 7:30 p.m. Khalid leaves behind a long trail of sold-out shows, so be sure to get your ticket as soon as possible to see the star in his prime.
Chesapeake Arena, 100 W Reno, OKC, chesapeakearena.com
Big3 Basketball
Sunday, July 21
The NBA season won’t start until October, but if you want hoops now, you’re in luck: The Big3 Basketball League will be taking over the ’Peake this weekend. Come see some of the greatest basketball players to ever step on the court square off in three fast-paced games of 3-on-3 basketball. The league, founded in 2017 by hip hop-legend Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz, features players like Roy White, Lamar Odom, and even former Thunder forward Perry Jones III. You will not want to miss this one-night, action-packed sports extravaganza.
Chesapeake Arena, 100 W Reno, OKC, chesapeakearena.com
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