Weekly Events Calendar January 18-24, 2021

Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please call or contact the event organizers before going.

Each week, Oklahoma Today staffers comb through their calendars to find a handful of great events happening across the state. Get out! See Oklahoma! And be sure to let us know what you find, either here or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @oklahomatoday.

Events celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. take place across the state. Photo by LuAnn Hunt

March Like a King

There are several Martin Luther King Jr. Day events commemorating his legacy virtually and in-person. Stillwater Community United will be having an outdoor march through Stillwater to do just that. The march starts at Southern Woods Park at 12:30 p.m. and will end at the OSU campus at 2 p.m. There are several local organizations and churches participating and the public is welcome to watch and support the march. The event is fully outdoors, but face masks are a requirement. January 18. (405) 372-3633 or library.stillwater.org

She Don’t Want Covid

Concerts are slowly but surely coming back to The Criterion. This weekend The Flaming Lips are playing two gigs in a row, but there is a little twist on your standard concert. For the first time ever across the globe fans and even the Lips themselves will be required to occupy space bubbles. Each bubble ticket holds up to three people. Live music is something that the pandemic kidnapped, and it is uplifting to see a comeback. January 22-23. Bubble Tickets, $200. (405) 840-5500 or criterionokc.com

Watch monster trucks like these unleash mayhem in Duncan during Monster Truck Wars. Photo by Derek Sewell

Duncan Donuts

Monster Truck Wars is coming back to Duncan for its third annual show. If annihilation and destruction thrill you, then this is the quintessential event to attend. There will be two shows in the same day: a matinee starting at 1 p.m. and a night show starting at 7 p.m. This is the sole appearance in the region, so do not miss out on this opportunity. Several of the featured trucks have appeared on National TV including Outlaw, Bear Foot, and El Oso Loco. There are also other bonus acts included along with a chance for children to get in on the action by racing the track. January 23. Tickets, $10-$25. (615) 549-5370 or event.attendstar.comJ

Kings and Their Swords These Days

Anyone who has been longing for the theater should check out Excalibur! The Story of Young King Arthur at Gaslight Theatre. Gaslight Teens, the local youth in Enid with a passion for theater, have worked extensively to bring this story to life. Experience the classic story of how a young boy becomes an honorable king. This tale will charm all ages, so parents there is no need to fret over a babysitter. The show is taking place over two weekends playing three times each weekend. The shows are also completely matinee, another bonus for you parents. January 23-24 & 30-31. Tickets, $5. (580) 234-2307 or gaslighttheatre.org

Enjoy the classic tale of King Arthur pulling the sword from the stone at Gaslight Theater in Enid.

DIY 5K

Virtual racing has started to gain steam due to the pandemic, and Oklahoma is no stranger to this running trend. Tulsa Air & Space Museum's Runway Run will be online for the safety of participants this year. This does not mean the event will be dull by any means, in contrast it will provide runners a more convenient race for all schedules. Also, runners have a choice when it comes to the course they want to run. There is a four-day period that participants can complete the run and mail in their time. Be sure to register before 5 p.m. on January 20th to be included in the event. January 21-24. Registration, $25. runsignup.com/tasmrunwayrun5kvirtual

Written By

Erik Charlson