Best bets for Jan. 21-23, 2011

Loretta Lynn

Here is a list of activities happening around Oklahoma this weekend. For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.

1. Laugh at the acerbic wit of comedian Kathy Griffin at 8 tonight at the Civic Center, 201 N Walker. Information: 297-2264 or www.dcfconcerts.com.

2. Watch the basketball antics, including a new four-point shot, when the Harlem Globetrotters play at 2 p.m. Sunday at Oklahoma City Arena, 100 W Reno. Information: (800) 745-3000 or www.theokcarena.com.

3. MIDWEST CITY — Let Riverdance tap into your inner Irishman at 8 tonight, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday at Rose State Performing Arts Theatre, 6420 SE 15. Information: 297-2264 or www.myticketoffice.com.

4. Hear rapping cowboy Chris “Sandman” Sand, star of the deadCenter Film Festival documentary “Roll Out Cowboy,” along with local musicians Jabee and Dr. Pants, at 9 p.m. Sunday at Picasso Café, 3009 Paseo. Information: 602-2002 or www.picassosonpaseo.com.

5. TULSA — Catch new Oklahoma-Texas band Cody Canada & The Departed, featuring the former frontman of Cross Canadian Ragweed, in concert at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N Main. Doors open at 7 p.m. Information: (918) 584-2306 or www.cainsballroom.com.

6. NORMAN & CATOOSA – Hear Oklahoma-born and bred Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill at 8 tonight. at Riverwind Casino, 1544 W State Highway 9, Norman. Information: 322-6464 or www.riverwind.com. Or hear him at 8 p.m. Saturday at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, 770 W Cherokee Street, Catoosa. Information: (918) 384-ROCK or www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com.

7. MIAMI – Catchy country music legend Loretta Lynn in concert at 8 tonight at Buffalo Run Casino, 1350 N U.S. 69. Information: www.buffalorun.com.

8. Celebrate the 19th anniversary of the Blue Door with Ray Wylie Hubbard at 8 p.m. today and Saturday at the Blue Door, 2805 N McKinley. Information: www.bluedoorokc.com.

9. Hear the hip-hop stylings of The Cool Kids with Na Palm and Kydd at 8 tonight at the Oklahoma City Farmers Public Market, 311 S Klein. www.okcfarmersmarket.com.

10. Catch a special Duos Night for OKC Improv with shows at 8 and 10 p.m. Saturday at Ghostlight Theatre Company, 3110 N Walker in the Paseo Arts District. The lineup includes Two’s Company, Improv-ing The World and Red Letters at 8 p.m. and Me Talk Sexy, C-4: A Red Dirt Special and Twinprov. Twinprov will close out the night with the debut of a new form called Dream Machine developed with and featuring special guest musician Zach Zeller of local band The Non.

-BAM

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