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Norman, OK
150Events this week
20Free things to do
92New spots
88New stories

● Checked Tuesday, October 20, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Norman

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 150 events, day by day →

ThinkBiz-Norman

Wednesday 9am · Keller Williams Ascent

Dinner for Dinero with Norman North's SPUD WEEK

Wednesday 4pm · El Huevo Mexi-Diner

Caregiver Connections: Sensory Play

Wednesday 4pm · Center for Children & Families · Free

Wednesdays Night Market

Wednesday 4pm · OKC Farmers Public Market

🚴 OKC Road Ride | 20+ Miles of Midweek Miles 🚴‍♀️

Wednesday 6pm · Sun & Ski Sports (Oklahoma City)

New in Norman

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Henry Hudson's Pub

Nightlife

Neighborhood pub vibes: For an easy hang with low prices, happy hour, and the kind of friendly service that remembers your order, Henry Hudson's Pub keeps it classic with burgers, sandwiches, and a beer lineup that won’t let you down.

henryhudsonspub.com ↗

Chaos Factory Norman

Entertainment

Destroy some stress: Need a healthy outlet for that midweek simmer?

chaosfactoryok.com ↗

Le Visage Spa & Wellness

Health & Wellness

Deep breath, Norman: From customized facials and massages to salt room therapy, infrared sauna, and Procell microchanneling, Le Visage Spa & Wellness is the local move when your skin and stress are being dramatic.

levisagedayspa.com ↗

Norman’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Norman’s best →

Most read in Norman

The five stories Norman readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Legal battle over Norman Central Library faces another delay

    The City of Norman and other parties are asking a judge to delay major deadlines by six months in the legal battle over the Central Library in Norman, Oklahoma.

    Full story at kgou.org ↗

  2. Oklahoma City restaurants that opened, closed or announced changes this fall

    The changing landscape of food and dining in Oklahoma City continues to shift, with several restaurants opening, closing or announcing plans to open or close in the past few months.

    Full story at oklahoman.com ↗

  3. Norman Regional Hospital Authority seeking solutions to financial crisis

    S&P Global Ratings upgraded Norman Regional Hospital Authority’s ratings on its revenue debt to “A-” from “BBB+.” nine years ago, based on a strong financial profile and operational stability.

    Full story at southwestledger.news ↗

  4. Mall getting makeover with two-story Barnes & Noble taking over Forever 21

    The Penn Square Mall in Oklahoma City is undergoing a $13million redevelopment, with a new Barnes & Noble store set to open in May.

    Full story at the-sun.com ↗

  5. Turnstile Halts Oklahoma City Show Over Alleged Punch

    Turnstile's performance at The Criterion in Oklahoma City was halted after vocalist Brendan Yates intervened during a confrontation between a fan and venue security.

    Full story at ijr.com ↗

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