August 19
Hear This. With new release Diamond Eyes in hand, nu-metal band Deftones has left sunny Sacramento to ascend stages all over the country, including that of the Brady Theater, 105 W. Brady St. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to One Love for Chi, which helps pay for bass player Chi Cheng's medical care. Chi fell into a coma for a few months as a result of a car accident in 2008, and he continues to recover today. Baroness joins the tour-happy band for their Tulsa show. Doors open at 7pm, and the show begins at 8pm. Standing room only tickets are $27.50 and reserved seating tickets are $32.50. For more information, call (866) 977-6849 or go to bradytheater.com.
August 20
This One's for America. Whether you agree with this country's military decisions or not, the United States as we know it wouldn't exist without those who sacrificed their lives to give us the freedom we enjoy today. The Sean Hannity Freedom Concert celebrates this freedom at the BOK Center, 200 S Denver Ave., while giving back to the families of killed and severely disabled service members. Musicians Lynrd Skynyrd, the Charlie Daniels Band and Michael W. Smith will join conservative talk show host Sean Hannity for the show. Partial proceeds go to the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund, which helps further education for the children of those who gave it their all. Doors open at 6pm, and the show starts at 7pm. Tickets are $51. For more information, visit bokcenter.com.
August 21
Country Tune. If you prefer old classic country to what you'll find this century, you might want to check out Robbie Fulks at the Tulsa PAC, 110 E. 2nd St., this evening. Robbie knows a thing or two about manipulating words and working wit and soul-touching sentimentality into his country songs, but he can also pull out an impromptu class cover song at will. Robbie Gjersoe and The Trishas join him in the John H. Williams Theatre for the show at 7pm. Tickets are $22. To find out more about the show, go to tulsapac.com.
August 22
Pretty in Pink. All the single ladies (and men) know where you can find the hottest dance club in Tulsa, and it goes by the name of Pink Rock 'N' Roll Bar and Lounge. Voted this year's winner for Absolute Best of Tulsa Hottest Bar Staff, Pink continues to grow in popularity at its 112 E. 18 St. location. Fresh DJ and music talent streams through the nightclub on a regular basis and often flies in from as far as California. Women pay no cover until midnight on Fridays. Bring your college I.D., and you'll get free admission and a free second domestic beer when you buy one. For more information, call (918) 574-2729.
August 23
The Home Stretch. If you think you can take the heat, maybe you should take the family out to the ONEOK Field, 201 N. Elgin. The Tulsa Drillers are scheduled to take on the Frisco RoughRiders at 6:05pm for the first of a three-game series. As part of TTCU's Family FUNday Sundays, kids can eat free, play catch on the field, meet Hornsby's friends and watch the mascot Olympics during "Mascot Mania." Ticket prices vary, so check out the tulsadrillers.com to find out more.
August 24
No Ketchup Needed. Remember the dull, tasteless meatloaf your parents made you eat as a kid? Meat Loaf is nothing like it. As part of his Hang Cool Tour this summer, Meat Loaf will perform live at the brand new River Spirit Event Center, 1616 E. 81 St., to prove it. Pearl will also join the rocker for the performance, which begins at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm. Show-goers must be at least 21 to attend. Tickets sell for upwards of $90.10, so check out riverspirittulsa.com for more information.
August 25
Rolling on the Floor. For those unfortunate enough to have never had a crazy aunt or grandma, you're in luck because comedian Janet Williams is here to join your family. Known as the "The Tennessee Tramp," she's done tours in countries as near as Canada and as far away as Germany, Korea, Guam and Japan. For $8, you can watch Janet perform at The Loony Bin, 6808 S. Memorial Drive, at 8pm. Although her humor appeals to a wide audience, you must be at least 18 to attend. For tickets and more information, go to loonybincomedy.com.
August 26
The Tulsa Idol. Are you a ghetto superstar? Is that what you are? Then maybe it's time to bust out your vocals for all to hear at Open Mic night at Ida Red Boutique, 3336 S. Peoria Ave. The Brookside boutique is known for supporting local music and art and always has a stack of neatly folded Cain's Ballroom T-shirts. After serenading Brookside with your tunes, soon you could be on your way from sporting Cain's T-shirts to having your own groupies follow you after your concert at the Cain's. Maybe. Open Mic night is free and begins at 7pm. For more information, visit idaredboutique.com or call (918) 949-6950.
