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Here is a list of events happening in Oklahoma this weekend. For more options, go to www.wimgo.com:
1. Hear Oklahoma’s own Queen of Rockabilly Wanda Jackson play a free album release show at 8 tonight at the Academy of Contemporary Music at University of Central Oklahoma’s Performance Lab, 323 E Sheridan. The show, which will celebrate the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s new record “The Party Ain’t Over,” also will feature Weatherford band Green Corn Revival. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Information: 974-4700 or www.facebook.com/ACM.UCO.
2. Listen to bluegrass band Cherryholmes jam with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic at 8 p.m. today and Saturday at the Civic Center, 201 N Walker. Information: 842-5387 or www.okcphilharmonic.org.
3. Catch Oklahoma Children’s Theatre perform the nursery rhyme mash-up “Humpty Dumpty” at 11 a.m. today and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Performances continue Wednesday-Feb. 11. Information: 606-7003 or www.oklahomachildrenstheatre.org.
4. See professional illusionists perform enchanted moments from favorite Disney films during “Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show” at 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday at the Oklahoma City Arena, 100 W Reno. Information: (800) 745-3000 or www.theokcarena.com.
5. TULSA — Party with country music stars Jason Aldean, Eric Church and the JaneDear Girls when Aldean’s “My Kinda Party Tour” plays at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the BOK Center, 200 S Denver. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Information: (866) 726-5287 or www.bokcenter.com.
6. Hear Jimmy Eat World with David Bazan & Band at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Diamond Ballroom, 8001 S Eastern. Doors open at 7 p.m. Information: www.diamondballroom.net. To read Gene Triplett’s interview with Jimmy Eat World singer-guitarist Jim Adkins, click here.
7. Support one of Oklahoma City’s great contemporary art spaces as City Arts Center kicks off Cafe City Arts, its 18th annual celebration, fundraiser and art sale, at 7 tonight at the center, 3000 General Pershing Blvd. at State Fair Park. Café City Arts features artwork by local and regional artists and food from some of the metro area’s best and newest restaurants. Information: www.cityartscenter.org or call 951-0000.
8. Catch the final weekend for the rock musical “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” with performances at 8 p.m. and midnight tonight and 8 p.m. Saturday at The Boom, 2218 NW 39. Information: www.facebook.com/HedwigOKC.
9. MUSKOGEE — Help the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame pay tribute to the late legendary bluesman D.C. Minner and his musical contributions in Rentiesville, OK, and the rest of the world. The new exhibit “From Black Town to Blues Festivals” will open Saturday at the music hall, 401 S Third. The world premiere of the exhibit will kick off with a grand opening party from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday. Information: www.oklahomamusichalloffame.com or call (918) 687-0800.
10. Catch the latest OKC Improv showcase with performances at 8 and 10 p.m. Saturday at Ghostlight Theatre Club, 3110 N Walker in the Paseo Arts District. The 8 p.m. lineup features OKC Improv All-Stars, Everybody and Their Dog and The Ones Your Mother Warned You About. The performers for the 10 p.m. show will be Magician William Rader, The MiDolls and The Bat. Making their OKC Improv debut, The Bat is a Chicago-based improv form performed in the dark. Information: www.okcimprov.com.
- BAM
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