Weekly Events Calendar: July 7-13, 2025

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.

Woody Guthrie’s spirit lives on in Okemah during the annual Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, where more than fifty artists gather to honor the legendary troubadour’s legacy. From July 9–13, venues across town—like the Crystal Theatre and Pastures of Plenty stage—will feature live music, poetry readings, songwriting workshops, and family-friendly fun. Highlights include the all-star Hoot for Huntington’s jam and a pancake breakfast.. Come celebrate community and the power of song in the place where it all began.
July 9-13. Festival passes start at $55.
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Crowds will once again assemble in the Pastures of Plenty during the return of the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival in Okemah. Photo courtesy Lori Duckworth

Get ready for a toe-tapping night in Altus! The Orange Peel Altus concert rolls into The Alley—behind the Enchanted Door and the Cotton Patch—on July 11 from 6–11 p.m. The Jackson/Harmon County OSU Alumni Chapter is bringing lively roots-rock vibes to the 100 block of West Commerce with performances by The Great Divide and more, plus food and community flair. It’s the perfect summer outing for alumni, music lovers, and families alike.
July 11. Tickets, $35.
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Tulsa transforms into a hub of anime and pop culture during Tokyo, OK, happening July 11–13 at the Marriott Tulsa Southern Hills and Ruffin Event Center. With more than three-hundred hours of programming, this high-energy convention features cosplay contests, gaming tournaments, panels, live music, and a massive vendor hall. Special guests include voice actors, pro cosplayers, and creators from across the fandom world. This year’s theme, “Rewind,” celebrates nostalgia and the media that shaped us. Whether you're a die-hard anime fan or just anime-curious, there's something here for you.
July 11-14. Passes start at $20.
oklahomaculture.org

Programming, panels, and meet-ups are on the schedule for the Tokyo, OK convention in Tulsa, but we all know cosplay is the real draw. Photo courtesy Tokyo, OK

Though it will pretty much just be adults in attendance, the 21+ Forensic Night at the Museum of Osteology in Oklahoma City lets them play detective and feel like kids again. On July 12, step into the shoes of a forensic anthropologist—handle replica skulls from real homicide and accident cases, learning to spot trauma, disease, and anomalies with expert guidance. This hands-on evening invites those sixteen and up (must be older than twenty-one to enjoy complimentary beer and wine, obviously) to explore how investigators examine skeletal remains. No bones about it, it’s as captivating as it sounds.
July 12. Registration, $65.
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Bring true crime to the next level by attending a 21+ Forensic Night at the Museum of Osteology in Oklahoma City. Photo courtesy Museum of Osteology

Kick back in Durant for an unforgettable Sunday afternoon: The Gatlin Brothers with Dailey & Vincent hit the Choctaw Grand Theater on July 13. Morning people rejoice, because doors open at 1 p.m. and the show starts at 3 p.m. Country music royalty, the Gatlin Brothers celebrate their seventieth anniversary tour alongside the virtuosic bluegrass stylings of Dailey & Vincent. Held at Choctaw Casino & Resort’s premier live-entertainment venue. It's a blend of smooth harmonies and acoustic brilliance you won’t want to miss.
July 13. Tickets start at $31.40.
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Written By

Ben Luschen

Luschen joined the *Oklahoma Today*’ staff as Research Editor in 2021 and currently works as the magazine's Web Editor, managing the website and social media fronts. His past *Oklahoma Today* stories have ranged in content from the state's bee and quail industries to its vibrant art and music scenes. Not adverse to a road trip, Luschen is always on the lookout for the next big adventure. He is never out of opinions about the current state of Oklahoma City Thunder basketball.