Author: Jill Hardy

For pedestrians, they’re a treat. For vendors, they’re home sweet home. As the OKC metro enthusiastically continues to embrace the outdoor festival experience, the success of such public events has paved the way for a new crop of pop-up businesses that bring their own distinctive user experience to where the action is.

Getting in better shape doesn’t necessarily require dolorously tromping along on a treadmill, and if you find an activity that piques your interest as well as raising your heart rate, it can actually be *gasp* fun. Rock climbing and paddleboarding to jiu jitsu and dance, creative options abound around OKC.

School’s out for summer! Now what? As the calendar moves into less hectic pages, it’s time to find some fun excursions here in the metro – and perhaps a bit beyond – for kids and families to get out and enjoy. Think of these selections as preventive therapy for the summertime blues.

The independent cinematic feast known as the deadCENTER Film Festival is turning 15 this month, celebrating the occasion with another outpouring of parties, panels, informative seminars and 100 examples of movie magic of every description. For film lovers, XV marks the spot.