Happy weekend, Oklahoma City! In today’s happening-today edition: Juneteenth celebrations, overnight expressway closures, and a UFO stained glass workshop + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Bigger celebrations downtown: Backed by community support, Oklahoma City Juneteenth festivities moved to larger venues and kicked off Friday with Food Truck Friday and the 19th annual Music and Arts Festival -- see the festival lineup.
Utility pricing proposal: OG&E proposed new large-load power fees to shield households from data center costs, pending Oklahoma Corporation Commission approval, with residential bill savings of $25 to $30 million annually -- see the fee proposal.
Major roadwork ahead: Overnight Northwest Expressway closures will begin Sunday for the May Avenue bridge project, westbound 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday and Monday, then eastbound Tuesday and Wednesday. Completion in 2028 -- get the full project details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
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Craving coastal heat: Mariscos El General is your Sinaloa-style seafood hookup in OKC this week, with bright ceviches, kicky aguachiles, and a shareable pescado zarandeado that turns a regular Tuesday into beach day energy. Skip the overthinking, bring friends, and let the salsa do the talking.
Park it and relax: Twin Fountains RV Park is your in-town escape when the driveway just won’t cut it. With a pool, splash pad, Semper Fi Bar & Grill, mini-golf, a clubhouse and a shuttle to nearby attractions, it’s an easy home base for a quick reset this week.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛶 Kayak & Coffee @ Lake Overholser Boathouse | Saturday (6/20) at 7:30 AM – Trade your treadmill for a Saturday-morning glide across Lake Overholser with a guided, easy paddle, then reward yourself at Trailhead Cafe with coffee, conversation, and maybe breakfast. Kayak included, sore muscles optional. RIVERSPORT members even snag a freebie, because perks still matter.
🪶 June Native Arts & Crafts, Bingo, Meatpie, and NDN Taco Sale @ Church of the Open Arms UCC | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Native arts and crafts, bingo, and the kind of frybread that makes you text your cardiologist are taking over Church of the Open Arms. Grab an Indian taco, a Pow Wow Burger, or a meatpie, then try your luck. Proceeds support powwows and Indian Hills.
🦦 Free Play, Art & Ferrets Fathers Day @ HeARTLocke Studio | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Treat Dad to a free Father’s Day adventure that combines indoor play, arcade chaos, and actual ferrets, because why not. Kids can color, hunt creatures, win prizes, and explore the Hideaway Room, while you supervise, no drop offs. Optional studio projects start at $15.
🌸 Iris sale time! Roughtail’s Plant Swap Sip N Shop Event @ Roughtail Brewing Co. | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Roughtail Brewing’s annual Plant Swap Sip N Shop doubles as an iris lover’s playground, with potted beauties and grab bags that beat another necktie by a mile. Bring Dad, your plant wish list, and a wallet, then sip, swap, and smugly out-garden the neighbors.
🎭 Annie @ Civic Center Music Hall | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – Annie, a seven-time Tony winner, brings the Great Depression to life, minus the breadlines, with one scrappy redhead who refuses to stay gloomy. Expect earworms like Tomorrow and Hard Knock Life, polished choreography, and enough heart to thaw even your grumpiest neighbor. Nostalgia included.
🎨 Family Day! Sip & Paint "Blooming Cacti" @ Pinot's Palette - Bricktown | Sunday (6/21) at 1:00 PM – Family-friendly sip and paint where prickly cacti become colorful Zen, with pre-sketched canvases, step-by-step guidance, and $3 mimosas. All ages with a paid seat, optional DIY soy candle so you leave with two creations, and the usual Bricktown parking adventure for added character.
👽 UFO Stained Glass Workshop @ Strange Earth Studio | Sunday (6/21) at 2:30 PM – Channel your inner Area 51 artisan at this beginner-friendly stained glass workshop, where you’ll cut, foil, and solder a UFO suncatcher in 2.5 hands-on hours. $55 covers materials, only four spots, and advance tickets required. FYI, the studio cat, Fishstick, supervises. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Oklahoma City report Weather forecastToday — High: 87°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 23%
A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind 5 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 12 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 96°F — Low: 71°F — Precip: 13%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Later: Showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%. This house is wildThis custom modern stunner in NW OKC pairs sleek stucco, lush landscaping, and extra off-street parking with a light-filled open layout and white oak floors. Thermador and Miele appliances elevate the kitchen, while telescoping glass doors open to a heated covered patio, built-in grill, and sparkling pool. A smart home system, spa-style primary suite, and three fireplaces seal the deal.
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