Weekly Events Calendar: March 25-31

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.

By Ben Luschen
What did Genghis Khan, Napoleon, Alexander the Great, and George Washington all have in common? Actually, I’ll answer that one for you: they all rode white Arabian horses. The Arabian has been called one of the, if not the most beautiful horses on the planet, which is weird because a lot of people have said the exact same thing about me, so take that for what you will. Oklahoma lovers of the Arabian will want to head over to the Green Country Arabian Horse Association Spring Fling, starting this Thursday the 28th. This three-day competition and convention at Tulsa Expo Square will have Arabian, half-Arabian, and other horse breeds hoofing it out to see who is the best in categories like halter, English pleasure, hunter pleasure, and western pleasure, in addition to ranch events like cow work, reining, herd work, and more. It’s also a good time for horse owners to join the Green County Arabian Horse Association, they’ll have more info out there if you visit. Call (918) 978-8860 to learn more.
March 28-30. Admission, free. gcaha.com

By Karlie Ybarra
Do you wake up every morning and declare Joy to the World? You outta try a little tenderness. A trip to Shambala, perhaps? Maybe you could befriend a baffled bullfrog who’s most generous with his wine? If none of these tricks work, an evening of smooth listening hits from Three Dog Night at River Spirit Casino in Tulsa surely will inspire you to celebrate on March 29. Sure as I’m sittin’ here, it’s impossible not to love the family of man after hearing hits like “One,” “Old Fashioned Love Song,” and “Never Been to Spain”—which contains a shoutout to Oklahoma. And hey, if Mama tells you not to come, just say you love her ‘til the world ends, but the show must go on.
March 29. Tickets, $20-$42. tickets.riverspirittulsa.com

'70s rock lives again when Three Dog Night plays The Cove at Tulsa's River Spirit Casino Resort. Photo courtesy Three Dog Night

By Nathan Gunter
We don’t need to tell you that the Oklahoma pop culture pantheon is large. So large, in fact, that if you were to gather all of Oklahoma’s pop culture luminaries in one room, a few conditions would need to apply. One, you’d want it to be for a really good cause. Two, you’d need an enormous arena. And three, you’d probably want to name a designated survivor—put Reba or Wayne Coyne in a bunker for the night—so if anything terrible happened, Okie pop culture would continue.

Something very similar to this exact scenario is occurring in Tulsa on March 30 (human contents of bunker TBD) when Blake Shelton brings his All for the Hall concert to the BOK Center. Benefitting the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the show is hosted by country radio titan Storme Warren and features Oklahomans of overweening talent like Vince Gill, Kristin Chenoweth, Ronnie Dunn, and the Swon Brothers, to name a few. It’s a lineup you’re unlikely to get to see a second time all at once, so get your tickets now by visiting bokcenter.com.
March 30. Tickets, $49-$349. bokcenter.com

By Megan Rossman
Why spend your hard-won wages on overpriced candy when you can have your children—or perhaps even someone else’s, like your nephew or your neighbor’s children—hunt it down for you for free? Say goodbye to those chaotic supercenter aisles overflowing with plastic-shrouded sweets. On March 30, give those kids a job. The fields of Lee Park in Cordell will hold a bounty of candy during the Easter Eggstravaganza, and children under seven will retrieve it. Keep your eyes peeled for the Easter bunny, as well. He’ll be making the rounds for interesting photo ops. If you’re feeling generous, you can even bring your own egg-enclosed treats to contribute to the event.
March 30. Admission, free. thecordellchamber.com

Kids put their prying eyes and boundless energy to good use during the Easter Eggstravaganza at Lee Park in Cordell. Photo courtesy Pexels

By Kiersten Stone
Whether you prefer to tiptoe through the tulips or to stop and smell the flowers, the Myriad Botanical Gardens will be the place to be March 30 and 31, where the second annual Tulip Festival will be taking place. The festival is set to include 50,000 tulips alongside family friendly activities, food trucks, and local merchants. The tulips will provide the perfect picturesque background to ring in spring before spending the rest of the day soaking in the sunlight and enjoying a breath of fresh air. For more information, call 405-445-7080.
March 30 and 31. Admission, free. myriadgardens.org

Spring is in full swing, as evidenced by the abundance of brightly colored bulbs populating the Tulip Festival at Oklahoma City's Myriad Botanical Gardens. Photo courtesy Myriad Botanical Gardens

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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.