November 1
Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground
OKC Rep Theatre has brought the New Los Angeles Repertory Company’s production of Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground, written by Richard Hellesen, to the Te Ata stage at Oklahoma Contemporary. Nov. 1 is the last opportunity to see this touring presentation starring actor and Tony winner John Rubinstein as President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
OKC Festival de Vida y Muerte – Dia de Muertos
Scissortail Park celebrates the Day of the Dead, or Festival de Vida y Muerte, and all are welcome. There will be live performers, vendors, delicious food trucks and more! Pets are welcome and there will even be a pet parade during the festivities.
One of Oklahoma City’s oldest community theaters, the Jewel Box, heads to its interim home at The Arts Annex at the Fair Park with the season premiere of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. A new theatre is currently under construction at NW 17th and Penn, but this is still a great opportunity to support local theatre.
November 4 – 15
The national touring production of The Phantom of the Opera has finally brought Oklahoma City University alum Isiah Bailey back to OKC’s Civic Center stage. See the riveting, revitalized production which tells the story of the grotesque Phantom, haunting a Paris opera house, featuring some of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most memorable music.
November 5 – 8
The Junior League’s most anticipated holiday shopping event returns to the Fairgrounds this year with three days of fun. Shop for friends and family or just yourself, as this event hosts local and regional vendors with everything from clothing and children’s toys to decor and even food.
November 6
Randy Travis: The More Life Tour
After country music star Randy Travis had a stroke in 2013, it was unclear whether he would ever be able to appear in front of an audience again. But now, he is on tour with guest vocalist James Dupré, who will be singing all of the classics which made Travis a household name. While Travis will not be singing, he will be engaging with the audience and an active part of the show. Don’t miss your opportunity to see this legend in person!
November 6 – 8
One of Oklahoma City’s oldest community theaters, the Jewel Box, heads to its interim home at The Arts Annex at the Fair Park with the season premiere of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. A new theatre is currently under construction at NW 17th and Penn, but this is still a great opportunity to support local theatre.
November 7
Route 66 Centennial Celebration in Bethany
Celebrate 100 years of the open road with a full day of festivities along Bethany’s main street. Bethany Children’s Health Center will preview its new outpatient facility, SNU will be holding Homecoming activities and with live music, food trucks and vendors, there will be something for everyone!
OKC Renaissance and Scottish Festival
It’s time to get medieval in OKC! The OKC Renaissance and Scottish Festival has two days of action-packed, fun-filled entertainment and excitement. Everyone from pirates to lords and ladies to Vikings will be represented with pirate comedy shows, birds of prey demonstrations and live jousting taking place each day. This weekend also features the OKC Highland Games, as OKC is one of nine cities selected across the states to host a qualifying round of the International Highland Games Federation USA National Championship Series.
November 12
One of OKC’s trendiest outdoor skating rinks returns this Thursday night and will be open through Jan. 17. Open seven days a week, including holidays, this is a great, family-friendly way to get some exercise and make some memories.
Downtown OKC Tree Lighting Festival
Jump into the holiday season with the lighting of the iconic Downtown Oklahoma City Tree, one of our city’s most anticipated events. Santa Claus will be hanging around to take pictures before he heads to the North Pole and lots of other family-friendly activities will be happening as well! There will be food and drinks to enjoy while there will be a showcase of incredible live holiday performances both before and after the countdown of the lighting of the tree by Mayor David Holt.
November 13
The Downtown Devon Ice Rink returns for its 14th season. This must-do activity is open through Jan. 31 and has several exciting events happening throughout the season. This year, the ice rink can be rented out for those wanting to celebrate a special event with family or friends.
Small Works, Great Wonder Arts Sale
The Small Works, Great Wonders art sale is an annual event where you can bring a new piece of art into your home for an affordable price. Beginning at 5 PM, browse the available pieces at Persimmon Hill’s Holiday Open House. At 6 PM, enjoy cocktails with more than 100 artists, many of which are from the prestigious Prix de West. The pieces are a fixed price, with interested buyers dropping a ballot, which will be randomly drawn at 7 PM. Works that are unsold will be on display and available for purchase through Nov. 30.
November 14
Safari Lights Returns at the Zoo
The epic Safari Lights at the Oklahoma City Zoo return this Saturday evening and will light up the sky through Sunday, Jan. 3. Drive along an almost mile-long journey through the zoo to see the glowing animal lights and holiday lanterns before walking through the park to experience the interactive light displays and even see a live animal or two.
The Oklahoma Opry has been providing family-friendly entertainment since 1977 and invites you to come see some of the best and brightest in country music. Music of all genres will be performed both by veteran and newer artists, rotating weekly.
November 15
The annual Caddo Festival is happening at the First Americans Museum, hosted by the Metro Caddo Cultural Club. A full day of cultural presentations, including the unveiling of a bronze bust of Huh-Nah-Nee, a Caddo individual who was a prisoner of war in Florida in the late 1870s. There will also be traditional Caddo dances and plenty of delicious food options for everyone.
November 19
SPARKLE Holiday Walk at Scissortail Park
Beginning Friday night, Scissortail Park will glow as the annual holiday light display returns across the upper park and Union Station. Thursdays through Sundays until Friday, Jan. 1, there will be several holiday activities for the whole family to attend and take part in the festivities.
November 19 – 22
Students from OU’s Musical Theatre program will be performing the musical Violet at the Civic Center’s Little Theatre Nov. 19 – 22. With music by Jeanine Tesori and lyrics and book by Brian Crawley, this beloved musical tells the story of a woman with physical scars, who takes a cross-country bus trip from North Carolina to Oklahoma in hopes of being healed by a televangelist.
November 20
Stockyards Christmas Tree Lighting
Head to Stockyards City for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 PM. Bring the kids to meet Cowboy Santa and take a free carriage ride through the district before enjoying live music and free hot chocolate.
All aboard the classic holiday story of The Polar Express as it departs from the Oklahoma Railway Museum. This one-hour train ride includes hot chocolate, caroling and reading the children’s book aloud as visitors are whisked off to meet Santa. The rides continue through Dec. 29.
November 21
Symphonic Stories: From Blues to Broadway
The Oklahoma City Philharmonic will combine jazz, Broadway and orchestral music for an unforgettable evening that will conclude with Leonard Bernstein’s classic Symphonic Dances from West Side Story.
Beatles Vs Stones: A Musical Showdown
After a residency at Harrah’s Casino in Nevada, the ultimate British Invasion cover band is live on stage at the Rose State Performing Arts Center this Thursday evening. If you love the Fab Four and the bad boys of rock and roll, you will want to check out this “showdown,” as excellent musicians perform each band’s greatest hits in authentic costumes.
November 27 – December 13
Over the River & Through the Woods
Carpenter Square Theatre presents the comedic play Over the River & Through the Woods by Joe DiPetro through Dec. 13. When your Italian grandparents from New Jersey decide they don’t want you to move away, they will do almost anything to get you to stay! So when Nick lands his dream job in Seattle, he has to put up with some schemes and shenanigans to ultimately decide whether or not to take the leap.
November 28
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York Live in Concert
The Oklahoma City Philharmonic will play the incredible score from the holiday classic Home Alone 2: Lost in New York live on stage while the movie is projected above the musicians. The music from legendary composer John Williams is just as memorable as Macaulay Culkin’s adorable performance as Kevin McCallister.
November 29
An Evening with Peter Billingsley and A Christmas Story
If watching A Christmas Story is part of your annual holiday traditions, then you will not want to miss seeing it at Rose State Performing Arts Center on Nov. 29. After the movie screening, stay for a moderated interview with Ralphie himself, Peter Billingsley, as he shares memories from making the original film in 1983, and then the much-awaited sequel in 2022.
November 30
“Outlander” in Concert: Echoes Through the Highlands
For fans of “Outlander,” experience the incredible Celtic music by Bear McCreary, performed at the Civic Center by a live orchestra. Highlights from all eight seasons will be shown on screen as Echoes Through the Highlands plays along with the scenes.
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