At The Galleries...

Thurs., Jan. 15

AN EVENING WITH CHIP KIDD

Celebrated artist, author and book designer, Kidd has designed more than 1,500 book covers. Presented by the Art Directors Club of Tulsa. 5-8:30pm. Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S. Rockford Rd. Call 749-7941 or visit philbrook.org for more.

Fri.., Jan. 16

THE DRAGOON EXPEDITION ON THE WESTERN PRAIRIE

David Fowler, a long-time historic interpreter from the Fort Gibson site, will portray an individual from the First Dragoon Expedition of 1834, discussing this the first expedition for the US government to make contact with plains Indians. 1pm. Free with museum admission. Gilcrease Museum, 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd. Call 596-2700 or visit gilcrease.org for more.

Sat., Jan. 17

ARTISTS IN ACTION

Every Saturday in January the artists of the Color Connection Gallery, 2050 Utica Square, demonstrate painting methods from 11am-3pm. This week Joanna Duck Tuers demonstrates palette knife oil painting and Linda McIntyre demonstrates painting with acrylics. Call 742-0515 for more.

FAMILY ART WORKSHOP

Kids 5-10 and their caretakers are invited to join teaching artist Allison Lackner for this fun, artistic workshop. This week's workshop focuses on scratch paintings with attention paid to the work of Kay Walkingstick. Advanced registration encouraged. Free with museum admission. Gilcrease Museum, 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd. Call 596-2700 or visit gilcrease.org for more.

MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR: ROAD TO THE GOVERNOR'S MANSION

For the first time in Tulsa, view "Inspired to Lead", a major exhibit in collaboration with the Oklahoma History Center. Also featuring: Live music, food from along Route 66, live and silent auctions. Park at the All Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 S. Peoria and ride the trolley to our event. $50 in advance per person or $60 at the door. 7-10pm. Call 712-9484 for more information.

ROCK ON SAND PAINTING CLASS

Kids 6-12 explore Native American symbols while creating your own sand art painting with colors and symbols that represent you. 1-3pm. $5 member; $7 all others. Philbrook Museum of Art, Zink Rotunda, 2727 S. Rockford Rd. Call 749-7941 or visit philbrook.org for more.

THE HUNDRED AND ONE: WHERE MYTH AND REALITY COLLIDED

Author Michael Wallis will discuss his book on the Miller family and their Wild West show, offering anecdotes of the people he interviewed about the ranching and farming empire once located in Bliss, Oklahoma, near Ponca City. 1:30pm. Free with museum admission. Gilcrease Museum, 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd. Call 596-2700 or visit gilcrease.org for more.

Sun., Jan. 18

PRICE TOWER FREE FAMILY SUNDAY

Enjoy free admission and kid-friendly activities and hands-on crafts at the Price Tower Arts Center, 510 Dewey Ave., Bartlesville. 12-5pm. Call 336-4949 or visit pricetower.org for more.

Wed., Jan. 21

ART IN THE 21ST CENTURY WORKSHOP FOR EDUCATORS

LivingArts of Tulsa, 308 S. Kenosha Ave., presents this workshop for educators using the PBS series Art 21 as a teaching tool. Participants receive Art 21 educational materials, see videos of contemporary artists works and explore art using hands-on activities. $10 members; $15 all others. 4-5:30pm. Call 585-1234 or email steve@livingarts.org for more.

THE WORKS OF GALILEO, FROM TELESCOPE TO TRIAL

Celebrating 2009 as the international year of astronomy, The Sam Noble Museum of Natural History, 2401 Chautauqua Ave., Norman, present this first in a series of lectures and sky-viewing session with Kerry Magruder, Assistant Professor in the Department of the History of Science, giving the presentation. Call (405)325-4712 or visit snomnh.ou.edu for more.

Mon., Jan. 26

MAYFEST ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENSION

Artists have until Jan. 26 to submit applications for this year's Mayfest. Artists visit zapplication.org to submit an application and performing artists visit sonicbids.com to submit a digital press kit. Call 582-6435 for more information.

Ongoing

DECO REVOLUTION

Whether you love art deco or know nothing about it, this exhibit is for you. A The display features architecture and other items

popular with the times. Travis Mansion at the Tulsa Historical Society, 2445 S. Peoria. Call 712-9484 for more. Through January 2009.

FAILING HEARTS & ON THE LINE

Arkansas artists Joel Armstrong and Neil Ward have come together to create these two installations designed to pull the viewer into a time forgotten. Wire hangers hold wire garments, show family scenes while back ground noises evoke childhood memories. Artist talk at 6:30pm. LivingArts, 308 S. Kenosha Ave. Visit livingarts.org for more. Thru Jan. 29.

FLORA IN BLACK AND WHITE

Don Thompson captures the simple elegance, textures and shapes of flowers in his exhibition of black and white photos. Artist reception 5-7:30pm. Walter Arts Center Holland Hall, Holliman Gallery, 5666 East 81st St. Call 481-1111 or visit hollandhall.org for more. Thru. Feb. 17.

THE GUARDIAN AND THE SHIELD

This exhibit features the flags of Oklahoma's 39 federally recognized American-Indian tribes. Through March 2009 at the OKC Red Earth Museum. Visit redearth.org for more information.

HATCHING THE PAST

This exhibition offers an array of authentic dinosaur eggs and nests collected from all over the globe and includes eggs of each of the major plant and meat-eating dinosaur groups. Visitors can touch real dinosaur bones and reconstructed nests. Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, 2401 Chautauqua Ave., Norman. Call (405)325-4712 or visit snomnh.ou.edu for more. Thru Jan. 19.

HIGHWAY 412

Catch this exhibition of photographs produced during a short road trip into the panhandle of Oklahoma and Northeastern New Mexico taken by photographers Lance Miller, Darshan Phillips, and Matt Sawyer. Free. Tulsa Performing Arts Center Gallery, 110 E. 2nd St. Call 596-7122 or visit tulsapac.com for more. Thru Jan. 31.

THE HORSEMAN CONDITION

Oklahoma City artist Kristen Vails uses the symbol of the horse as a way to capture the spiritual aspects in nature that relate with the human condition. The meet-the-artist reception is from 6-9pm. TAC Gallery, 9 E. Brady. Call 592-0041 or visit tacgallery.org for more. Thru Jan.

IN A DIFFERENT LIGHT

Samuel Bak's paintings examine creation, cruelty, mortality, morality, and accusation. His work looks at scriptural stories of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and the various encounters with their Creator, humankind's passage through Time and its changing role in existence. Sherwin Miller Museum of Art, 2021 E. 71st St. Call 492-1818 or visit jewishmuseum.net for more. Thru Feb. 8.

THE PHOTOS OF JOSH NEW

Native Tulsan Josh New's work focuses on his exotic trips to Asia with special attention to vibrant colors and patterns New sees in the world around him. Meet-the-artist reception, 6-9pm. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 E. 4th St. Visit okeq.org for more. Thru Jan.

THROUGH THE EYES OF MARK WEISS

An exhibit of photographs representing a variety of styles, techniques, and subjects. Some are beautiful, others touching, interesting or thought provoking. Catch these photos, for free, at the Circle Cinema, 10 S. Lewis. Call 585-3456 or visit circlecinema.com for more. Thru Jan 25.

Benefits...

Sat., Jan. 17

VETERANS BENEFIT

BREAKFAST

All you can eat $5. Serving scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits, gravy, potatoes and pancakes. Proceeds benefit veteran activities. VFW Post 577 - 1109 E 6th St. 8-10am. Call 585-9148

for more.

Wed., Jan. 21

BLOOD DRIVE

Donate blood with the help of the Oklahoma Blood Institute at Triad Eye Laser Center, 6140 S. Memorial, and receive a $200 voucher good for lasik services. You can also sign up to win a free lasik surgery. 11am-5pm. Call 688-8787 for more info.

Books...

Wed., Jan. 21

BOOK DISCUSSION:

FEASTING ON RAW FOOD

Join the folks at the Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peoria Ave., for a lunchtime discussion of the book Feasting on Raw Food. Noon. Call 746-5125 or visit tulsagardencenter.com for more.

Children & Family...

Ongoing

ADOPT A ZOO ANIMAL

No, you can't take those little monkeys in the rainforest exhibit home. How cool would that be? But you can ADOPT (Animals Depend On People Too) a zoo animal or plant and contribute to the development of their habitat. Packages start at $30. Tulsa Zoo, 6421 East 36th Street N. Call 669-6600 or visit tulsazoo.org for more.

LINCOLN ESSAY CONTEST FOR STUDENTS

Students 4th-12th grade are encouraged to write and students K-3rd are encouraged to draw a picture around the topic "why should Oklahomans celebrate the bicentennial of Lincolns birthday?" Home schoolers are encouraged to participate as well. Teachers contact call (405) 235-0280 or email jennifer@okhumanitiescouncil.org for more. Deadline is Feb. 12, 2009.

MUSIC TOGETHER

Barthelmes Conservatory offers a ten week session of Music Together, a music and movement program for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Classes start January 5. Call 794-0330 or visit tulsaconservatory.com for more information.

MY FIRST STORYTIME

For newborn-2 year-olds and their caregivers. Tuesdays from 10am-10:20am. Call 596-7977 or visit www.tulsalibrary.org.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

For ages 3-5. Tuesdays, 10:30am-11am. Call 596-7977 or visit www.tulsalibrary.org.

YST DRAMA TROUPE

Youth Services of Tulsa Drama Troupe is designed to give youths a way to express themselves through theatre by researching and writing plays that about topics that affect every teen. New members are always welcome. Free program. Youth Services of Tulsa, 311 S. Madison. Contact Scott Heberling at 382-4427 or sheberling@yst.org for more info.

Cinema...

Fri., Jan. 16

HARVARD BEATS YALE

Harvard Stadium, Nov. 23, 1968. For the first time since 1909, the football teams of Harvard and Yale are undefeated as they meet for their final game. Yale is heavily favored. Harvard's lineman is Tommy Lee Jones -- Al Gore's roommate. Kevin Rafferty intercuts original footage with the hilarious, suspenseful recollections of the 50 men who played in what has become one of college football's most famous games. Circle Cinema, 10 S. Lewis. Call 585-3456 or visit circlecinema.com for more.

SILENT MOVIE NIGHT: "THE SHEIK"

This 1922 silent film catapulted Rudolph Valentino to stardom and helped make him the very first superstar "heart-throb" of the silver screen. Bill Rowland accompanies the film on the theatre pipe organ. No admission, donations accepted. Tulsa Technology Center, Broken Arrow Campus, 129th E. Ave. and 111th St. Call 355-1562 or visit http://theatreorgans.com/SoonerStateATOS for more.

Mon., Jan. 19

OTELLO

Presented in high-definition video, "Otello" is presented from the Salzburg Festival in Salzburg, Austria by Giuseppe Verdi, conducted by Riccardo Muti Sung in Italian w English subtitles, approx runtime: 2hrs 10min plus one intermission. 7pm. Circle Cinema, 10 S. Lewis. Call 585-3456 or visit circlecinema.com for more.

Community Calendar...

Thurs., Jan. 15

MAGNET SCHOOLS INFO TOUR

TPS students wishing to learn more about their options with magnet schools can tour Central High School, specializing in find and performance arts as well as Memorial High and Wilson Middle School. 6:30pm. Call 746-6513 for more information.

Fri., Jan. 16

FREEDOM'S SONG: 100 YEARS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN STRUGGLE & TRIUMPH

Daniels, founder of Creative Interchange, will lead this workshop celebrating key events in African-American history and achievements. 6:30-8:30pm. Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford. Call 596-7977 or visit tulsalibrary.org for more.

Sat., Jan. 17

PLAN4COLLEGE CENTER

Learn how to plan, apply and pay for college with the help of library resources. Preregistration is required. Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford. Call 596-7280 to register.

Mon., Jan. 19

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY PARADE

The MLK Parade will form at Pine and Greenwood. The Parade will march south on Greenwood through the historic Greenwood Business District. The 2009 MLK Parade will feature the Langston University “Marching Pride” Band and will be televised on KTUL – News Channel 8 from 10am-12pm. The parade rally follows with Presentation Awards of the 2009 MLK Parade winners. Parade rally will take place in the OSU-Tulsa Main Hall-Commons Area, 700 N. Greenwood.

Tue., Jan. 20

INAUGURATION WATCH PARTY WITH OKEQ

Watch the historic inauguration of the nation's first black president with Oklahomans for Equality at the Dennis. R. Neill Equality Center, 621 E. 4th St. Doors at 8am. Visit okeq.org for more.

MAGNET SCHOOLS INFO TOUR

TPS students wishing to learn more about their options with magnet schools can tour Hale High School, specializing in restaurant, lodging and health management. 6:30pm. Call 746-6513 for more information.

PRESIDENTIAL

INAUGURATION

Gather together with the community and watch the historic inauguration of Barack Obama in the quad at the Circle Cinema, 10 S. Lewis. 10am. Call 585-3456 or visit circlecinema.com for more.

PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION CELEBRATION

Celebrate the historic inauguration of President Barack Obama. Prizes are awarded for first, second and third place in the "Obama-Rama Presidential Trivia" contest, with questions based on books, magazines and newspapers held in the library collection. 10:30am-- 2pm. Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford. Call 596-7977 or visit tulsalibrary.org for more.

TYPROS INAUGURATION WATCH PARTY

Tulsa Young Professionals are gathering together to watch the historic inauguration of Barack Obama at Leon's on Brookside, 33rd and Peoria. 10:30am-12:30pm. Visit typros.org for more.

Thurs., Jan 22

TYPROS UNPLUGGED WITH ERIC MARSHALL

Here's your chance to meet a young mover and shaker making things happen in the business world in Tulsa. Eric Marshall started Tulsa's only brewery in 2007 and this is your chance to talk to Marshall about his business and tour the facility. Marshall Brewing Company, 618 S. Wheeling Ave. Free admission. Visit typros.org to reserve your spot and more.

Cultural Fare...

Sat., Jan. 17

CHINESE AMERICAN ASSC. SPRING FESTIVAL

Featuring cultural programs, a lion dance, a kung fu demo, an ethnic dance and music show and more. TCC Van Trease PACE, 81st and HW 169. 7pm. Call 254-0648 for more.

Mon., Jan. 19

SCHOOL BREAK SEACAMP

The Oklahoma Aquarium, 300 Aquarium Dr., provides an enriching camp experience and a convenient option for working parents with this SeaCamp, designed for children in grades K-5th. 9-4pm. $50 per day. Morning and afternoon care is available for an additional $5 per day with early drop-off starting at 8am and late pick up until 5:30pm. 10% discount for Aquarium members. Pre-registration is required. Call 528-1508 or email education@okaquarium.org for more.

Ongoing

HOST AN EXCHANGE

STUDENT

World Heritage Student Exchange Program seeks host families for the 2009-2010 school for students from France, Germany, Thailand, Japan, China et al. All kinds of families are encouraged to apply. For more contact Theresa at 1-800-888-9040 or visit world-heritage.org.

Flora & Fauna...

Sat., Jan. 17

BEGINNERS BEEKEEPING CLASS

Wondering what all the buzz is about? This class will guide you through your first year as a beekeeper with all the information you need to get started in keeping bees. The class runs six Saturdays from 9am-noon. $65.00 per person; $85.00 for the whole family. Includes your tuition, textbook, one year membership in Northeast Oklahoma Beekeepers Assoc. and the monthly newsletter. OSU Extension Office, 4116 E. 15th St. Call 425-2026 or email neoba@cox.net for more.

Ongoing

GARDEN AMATEUR

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

The Tulsa Garden center wants to see your garden. Submit your favorite pictures on Jan., 6-10, 13-17, and the 20th at the Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peoria Ave. Call 746-5125 or visit tulsagardencenter.com for more.

HALF-PRICE ZOO ADMISSION

Beat the cold in one of the Zoo's many indoor exhibits or take on the elements and go on a brisk walk around the park. Either way, admission to the Tulsa Zoo, 6421 E. 36th St. N. is half-price every weekend through Jan. and Feb. Call 669-6600 or visit

tulsazoo.org for more.

LET TURLEY BLOOM

Community volunteer gardening group in Turley at the Community Center, 6514 N. Peoria. 2nd Tues., 7pm. More info at 794-4637 or turleyok.blogspot.com.

LOW COST VACCINATION CLINIC

11am-2pm every Thursday. SPCA, 2910 Mohawk Blvd, 428-7722.

PAWS

Pet Assistance & Welfare Society (PAWS), animals for adoption, every other sunday, PetsMart, 71st & Mingo, 11-4, 376-2397.

SPONSOR A CAGE

Feel warm and fuzzy knowing you're helping an animal in need. Donate some cash and get your name on a special plaque at the Humane Society of Tulsa, 6808 S. Memorial. 250-DOGS or tulsapets.com for more.

TEACHING GARDEN

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

Love gardening and helping people learn about gardening? Head out to the Tulsa Garden Center auditorium, 2435 S. Peoria Ave., and learn about the opportunities available for volunteers at the center. 10-11am. Call 746-5125 visit tulsagardencenter.com for more.

TULSA ZOO FRIENDS

MEMBERSHIP

Sign up for a multi-year membership and save. Call 699-6603 or log on to www.tulsazoo.com to find out more.

Health & Well Being...

Jan. 30-Feb. 1

RACHEL'S VINEYARD RETREAT

If you have experienced an abortion and need to heal, consider a Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreat. It combines discussion, the sacrament of reconciliation, a memorial service and a mass of resurrection. Participation is confidential amd offers an opportunity to feel God's love, compassion and forgiveness. For more information, contact Mary Lee Ingram LCSW at 949-HOPE (4673) x 212. The cost is $100 and scholarships are available. www.rachelsvineyard.org

Lectures/

Classes...

Thurs., Jan. 15

BROWN BAG LECTURE:

PHOTOGRAPHY

Head over to the Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peoria Ave., for a lunchtime lecture on photography. Noon. Call 746-5125 or visit tulsagardencenter.com for more.

GREEN BRANDING IN A BROWN WORLD

The American Marketing Association of Tulsa presents speaker Justin Johnson of More Branding and Chris Paulter of Liquid Compass. The presentation will focus on the green branding movement and why businesses across the world are instituting major green initiatives. The Summit Club, Governor's Suite, 30th Floor. Call 748-1966 or visit amatulsa.com for more.

Mon., Jan. 19

LATE ROMANTIC ERA

Part of the Performance Plus Lecture series. $16.50 adults; $5.50 children and TCC students. TCC VanTrease PACE, 10300 E. 81st. Call 595-7777 for more.

Mixed Bag...

Fri., Jan. 16

A NIGHT OF MAGIC WITH ROB LAKE

Native Oklahoman and 2008 Merlin Award winner for International Magician of the Year, Rob Lake, brings a night of illusion and mystery to the Mabee Center, 7777 S. Lewis. City employees and military personnel will receive discounted ticket prices. Call 495-6000 or visit mabecenter.com for more.

Sun., Jan. 18

THE L WORD WATCH PARTY

Join the folks at Oklahomans for Equality for the final season of this show. Refreshments served. Doors at 7pm; show at 8pm. Dennis. R. Neill Equality Center, 621 E. 4th St. Doors at 8am. Visit okeq.org for more.

Mon., Jan. 19

MODEL CAR SHOW

This competition is free and open to ages 5 and older. Categories are: ages 5-11, 12-16, 17-adult; professional and hydraulics. Winners receive trophies for first, second and third place in each category. Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford. Call 596-7977 or visit tulsalibrary.org for more.

TULSA AIR AND SPACE DAY CAMP

The Tulsa Air and Space Museum, 3624 N. 74th E. Ave., offers day camps featuring a robotics camp for kids in grades 3-5 and the Voyage In Space camp for kids in grades 1-4. Call 834-9900 or visit tulsaairandspacemuseum.com for more.

Wed., Jan. 21

CITY OF TULSA SURPLUS FURNITURE AUCTION

The city's got some leftovers. Here's your chance to score a deal. Head over today to the Tulsa Convention Center, 100 Civic Ctr. Visit tulsaconvention.com for more.

Ongoing

TULSA FLEA MARKET

8am-4pm on Saturdays. Free Admission. Exchange Centers II & III at the Tulsa Fairgrounds. Call 744-1386 for more info.

Music...

Fri., Jan. 16

JAZZ: BORN AND RAISED IN AMERICA

Shake those January blues and head to the Jazz Hall of Fame for delightful tunes in an informal cabaret setting. Bands include: Jambalaya Jass Band, Donald Ryan Trio, David Moore on Trumpet and Earl Clark on sax plus the TSO string quartet. Adults, $15; Seniors, $10; Children, $5. 7pm. For more, visit tulsasymphony.org or call 596-7111 for tickets.

Sat., Jan. 17

#1 HITS OF THE 60S

This hit show from Branson is coming toe Hall Auditorium at Memorial High School, 5840 S. Hudson Ave., to raise funds for the schools instrumental music program. The group performs hits from The Beatles, Righteous Brothers, The Monkees, The Beach Boys and many more. 3pm & 7pm. $20. Call 706-2836 for tickets.

KOOL & THE GANG

With opener Grady Nichols. 7pm. Mabee Center, 7777 S. Lewis. Call 495-6000 or visit mabecenter.com for more.

Tue., Jan. 20

THE BRIAN HAAS AND ANNIE ELLICOTT DUO

Playing as part of the Third Tuesday Jazz series. Free for Museum members. Guests are $8. Buffet Dinner available for $4. Galleries remain open until 8:00pm. Gilcrease Museum, Vista Room, 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd. Call 596-2700 or visit gilcrease.org for more.

Poetry/

Writing...

Thurs., Jan. 15

POETRY READING: ODES TO ANGER

Jason Yurcic reads from and signs his new poetry collection, Odes to Anger. Yurcic's poems reveal the heart of a survivor. 7pm. Barnes & Noble, 8620 E. 71st St.

Spiritual...

Jan. 17-Feb. 28

7 IN 7 MEDITATION

Learn the seven basic techniques of meditation in 7 Weeks. Each week a new meditation technique will be described, discussed and practiced during class. You will learn when to use the appropriate techniques for your specific life situations. There is no charge for this class. Donations accepted. Meditation Books $10. Saturdays, 10am-noon. Healing Therapies and Wellness Center, 3540 E. 31st. Call 850-1540 or email healing4you@sbcglobal.net for more.

Sports...

Jan. 15-16

NITRO SPRINT CAR SERIES

RC Racing fans head over to Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St., to see an assortment of different RC race care types race including Nitro Sprint, Nitro EDM, Nitro 1/8th scale late models and Nitro 1/10 scale late models and Open Electric Sprint. Free admission. Call 744-1113 or visit exposquare.com for more.

Jan. 15-17

CHILI BOWL MIDGET NATIONALS

Midget-car racing fans head over to Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St., for all the bite sized racing you can handle. Call 744-1113 or visit exposquare.com for more.

Fri., Jan. 16

SHOWTIME BOXNG EVENT

Undefeated featherweight Leonilo Miranda takes on fellow undefeated fighter, Orlando Cruz, in a Showtime television event broadcasted at 10pm. In all, the night features seven boxing matches two of which includes Oklahoma-based fighters. 8:30pm. Osage Million Dollar Elm Casino, 951 West 36th St. N. Visit milliondollarelm.com or call 699-7667 for more.

TULSA 66ers

Vs. Rio Grande Valley. 7pm. SpiritBank Event Center, 104th and Memorial. For more, visit tulsa66ers.com.

TULSA OILERS

Vs. Bossier-Shreveport. 7:35pm. BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave. Call 596-7177 or visit bokcenter.com for more.

Jan. 16-17

CLIFF KEEN TULSA

NATIONALS

This 54 year-old wrestling tournament coincides with similar tournaments in over 40 states. Amateur wrestlers from around the country are competing for the national title. See what wrestlers Oklahoma has to offer at the Expo Square Pavilion, 1701 S. Louisville. Call 744-1113 or visit exposquare.com for more.

Sat., Jan. 17

OKLAHOMA SPIRIT CLASSIC

American Spirit & Cheer Essentials bring this cheerleading competition to the SpiritBank Event Center, 106th and Memorial. Visit spiritbankeventcenter.com for more.

TULSA OILERS

Vs. Mississippi. 7:35pm. BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave. Call 596-7177 or visit bokcenter.com for more.

TU MEN'S BASKETBALL

VS. Marshall. 7:05pm. Reynolds Center, 8th and Harvard. For more, visit tulsahurricane.com.

Sun., Jan. 18

TULSA 66ers

Vs. Anaheim. 3pm. SpiritBank Event Center, 104th and Memorial. For more, visit tulsa66ers.com.

Tue., Jan. 20

TULSA OILERS

Vs. Rio Grande Valley. 7:05pm. BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave. Call 596-7177 or visit bokcenter.com for more.

Wed., Jan. 21

OU MEN'S BASKETBALL

Vs. Nebraska. 8pm. For more, visit soonersports.com.

OSU MEN'S BASKETBALL

Vs. Missouri. 8pm. For more, visit okstate.com.

Theater/

Dance...

Jan. 16-18

SHADES OF GRAY: THE

MUSICAL

This comedic, cabaret style musical explores social norms and the boundaries of what we consider tact. This contemporary musical has only been performed once before and will see its debut in a new form Tulsa. The Nightingale Theatre, 1416 E. 4th St. Call 633-8666 or visit nightingaletheater.com for more.

Sat., Jan. 17

AN INFINITE ACHE

This play follows Charles and Hope who are about to end a mediocre first date. Their goodnight kiss expands into the imagined possibilities of a shared life -- sex, childbearing, marital bickering, tragedy and second chances. A meet-the-cast reception follows the play. $15 adults; $10 for students.7pm. Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 E. 2nd St. Call 596-7122 or visit tulsapac.com for more.

Tue., Jan. 20

NUNSENSE

The Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, and they are in dire need of funds for the burials. Bartlesville Community Center, 300 S.E. Adams, Bartlesville. Call 337-2787 or visit bartlesvillecommunitycenter.com for more.

Jan. 20-25

THE COLOR PURPLE

This hit Broadway musical follows the story of a woman, who, through love, finds the strength to triumph over adversity and discover her unique voice in the world. Due to adult themes, this show is recommended for those 15 and older. Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 E. 2nd St. Call 596-7122 or visit tulsapac.com for more.