What's Up in the 405
Dancing for a Miracle
Saturday, August 17
Dancing for a Miracle, an annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals event that benefits Children’s Hospital Foundation, is ready to dazzle once again this weekend. This gala began in 2008 and has been a success ever since. Just like ABC’s hit show “Dancing with the Stars,” there will be a group of professional dancers and local celebrities paired up for the entertainment of the night. From the cha-cha to the elegant waltz, each step will help change the lives of the children of Oklahoma for generations to come!
Embassy Suites, 2501 Conference, Norman, chfkids.com
Woodstock Revisited
Thursday-Saturday, August 15-17
Ever ached to revisit the mellow, peace-loving vibes of Woodstock – even if you were born long after the legendary music festival went down? Myriad Botanical Gardens is offering some fond nostalgia (minus the mud) with a three-day exploration of the peace, love and music that comprised the grooviest event ever. Day one will be a bike ride through OKC while donned in your best hippie attire – but if you do not own a bike, you can rent one from one of the event’s sponsors. During the next day, attendees will watch a Woodstock documentary on the lawn. Finally, the last day will bring top local musicians to perform music that defined a generation. Check the schedule online, and go give peace another chance.
Myriad Gardens, 301 W Reno, OKC, oklahomacitybotanicalgardens.com
Vampire Weekend
Friday, August 16
Helping define the sound of indie music in the 2000s, this Grammy-winning band has had nothing but success ever since. 2019 saw the band release two hit singles – “Harmony Hall” and “2021” – and then new album “Father of the Bride,” their first project to release in nearly six years. Now the band who had never lost their spark is on their first tour in four years, and to make up for lost time, it’s their longest in history. And don’t miss the hot licks of guest blues guitarist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram.
Criterion, 500 E Sheridan, OKC, criterionokc.com
Oklahoma Born and Brewed
Friday, August 16
Does beer make you hoppy? Then this event may be just for you! Oklahoma Born & Brewed, hosted by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame's Second Century Board, provides guests with a unique tasting experience that is completely born and brewed right here in Oklahoma. This casual cocktail party lets guests socialize in a lovely venue while at their convenience tasting some of Oklahoma’s best craft brews: Local breweries featured at this event include Twisted Spike Brewing Co., Anthem Brewing, (405) Brewing Co., Prairie Artisan Ales, Vanessa House Beer Company and many more. All proceeds go to supporting the Oklahoma Hall of Fame and the Craft Brewers Association of Oklahoma.
Oklahoma Hall of Fame Museum, 1400 Classen, OKC, oklahomahof.com
SMO21
Friday, August 16
If you are over 21 and have an interest in learning the various ways the world works – perhaps in unconventional ways – it is never an epically bad idea to spend your evening of drinking in OKC’s premier science museum. Since the bar and café will be open all evening, you will encounter a slew of dangerous or otherwise ill-advised (under ordinary circumstances) experiments in which you can safely and happily take part, such as a human Tesla coil, propulsion fueled by Mentos and coke and a hot sauce taste test to see how high you can ascend on the Scoville scale. Science museums often offer events geared toward families or a younger age group; however, only those of drinking age are allowed in here. If this applies to you, do not pass this up!
Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington, OKC, sciencemuseumok.org
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Heard on Hurd
Saturday, August 17
The preeminent Edmond street festival is coming back for its antepenultimate (only two more) 2019 offering. This family-friendly event has become a staple of the community since it was introduced in 2014 to overwhelming success. In 2018, over 4,000 people attended the festival, and that total continues to increase as the number of food vendors, fun activities, shopping venues and especially musical artists expands. Come rock out to The Old Bulldog Band, Steelwind and the Wight Lighters while enjoying tasty treats from more than two dozen food trucks and vendors – it’s a blast of a community block party.
Downtown Edmond, 32 N Broadway, Edmond, Heard on Hurd on Facebook
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