Here is a roundup of weekend activities throughout the state of Oklahoma. In case of inclement weather, call ahead:
Ongoing events:
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Uncanny Adventures of Okie Cartoonists!, the newest exhibit at the Oklahoma History Center, continues, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. Admission to museum: $4-18. Information: 405-522-5248.
OKLAHOMA CITY — "Another Hot Oklahoma Night," an exhibit featuring the rock 'n roll artists, radio stations, personalities, venues and fans that have called Oklahoma home continues, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Oklahoma History Center, 2401 N. Laird. Admission to the museum: $4-$18. Information: 405-522-5248.
OKLAHOMA CITY — "Oklahoma: Tierra de Mi Familia," an interactive exhibit using interviews, artifacts, documents, photographs, film and music to explore the impact of Latinos on the state of Oklahoma continues, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Oklahoma History Center, 2401 N. Laird. Admission to the museum: $4-$18 family. Information: 405-522-5248.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Rodeo Opry, featuring live music and family entertainment, 7:30 p.m., Saturdays, 2221 Exchange Ave. Ticket and show information: www.rodeoopry.com or 405-297-9773.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Prix de West Art Exhibition, featuring more than 300 Western paintings and sculpture by contemporary Western artists, through Sept. 6, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 N.E. 63rd St. Information: Leslie Baker, 405-478-2250.
TULSA — "Touchstones of the Diaspora," an exhibition of coins from the collection of Rabbi Leonard Helman, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art, 2021 E. 71st St. Cost: $3.50-$6.50. Information: www.jewishmuseum.net or 918-492-1818.
TULSA — "America: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of a Nation, an exhibition on U.S. history through art, artifacts, and archival materials illustrating 300 years of shared cultural experience, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Gilcrease Museum, 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Road. Admission: $6-$8. Information: www.gilcrease.org, www.gilcrease.utulsa.edu or 918-596-2700.
Friday, Aug. 20
ARNETT — Arnett Rodeo, 6 p.m. Friday, Arnett Town Square and Rodeo Arena. Information: Andrea Dollarhite, 580-885-7310.
FREEDOM — Freedom Rodeo & Old Cowhand Reunion, 8 p.m., Rhodes Park. Information: Brett Smith, 580-621-3276.
MIAMI — Ottawa County Free Fair, through Saturday, Ottawa County Fairgrounds. Information: Donna Richard, 918-542-1688.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Country music superstars Brooks and Dunn, with special guest Miranda Lambert, will perform in concert as part of their 2010 farewell tour, 7:30 p.m., Ford Center, 100 W. Reno. Ticket information: 405-602-8700.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Carnival of Madness, featuring Shinedown, Chevelle and others, will be held, 5:30 p.m., OKC Zoo Amphitheatre, 2101 N.E. 50 St. Ticket information: 405-364-3700 or www.zooamp.com.
OKLAHOMA CITY — 2nd Annual Improv Festival Oklahoma, featuring 17 troupes, beginning at 7 p.m. Friday & Saturday, Lyric on the Plaza, 1727 N.W. 16th St. Admission: $15-$50. Information: 405-701-8938.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Red River Hunting and Fishing Expo, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Oklahoma State Fair Park, 3001 General Pershing Blvd. Admission: $8. Information: 405-948-6704.
SHAWNEE — ABRA Barrel Racing, noon Friday, 8:15 a.m. Saturday & Sunday, Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, 1700 W. Independence. Information: Christin Umstead, 817-790-4446.
SHAWNEE — Oklahoma Junior High Rodeo, through Sunday, Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, 1700 W. Independence. Information: David Mize, 405-997-8499.
TAHLEQUAH — Illinois River Balloon Fest, 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Tahlequah Municipal Airport. Information: Carla Cary.
TAHLEQUAH — QuickSilver Motorcycle Rally & Rodeo, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Tahlequah Rodeo Grounds. Information: Jennie Morrison, 918-456-8500.
TAHLEQUAH — Summer Performance, featuring outdoor that brings Cherokee history to life from the 1700s and 1800s, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Cherokee Heritage Center, 21192 S. Keeler Dr. Information: Tom Mooney, 918-456-6007.
THACKERVILLE — Country music superstar Charley Pride will perform in concert, 9 p.m., Winstar World Casino, Exit 1 Interstate 35. Tickets: $35-$55. Information: 1-800-622-6317.
TULSA — $ Five Dollar Friday, Rose Bowl Event's "War on Rece$$ion Party," 9 p.m., Rose Bowl Event Center, 7419 E. 11th St. Cost: $5. Information: rosebowl@cox.net, www.tulsarosebowl.com or 918-289-0048
TULSA — "Black & White," a Broadway-style Bollywood musical highlighting the golden-era of Indian film classics, 7:30 p.m., Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 E. 2nd St. Tickets: $6-$15. Information: www.MyTicketOffice.com, www.tulsapac.com, 918-596-7111 or 910-596-7122.
TULSA — Sean Hannity Freedom Concert, featuring Charlie Daniels Band, 7 p.m., BOK Center, 200 S. Denver. Cost: $51. Information: www.bokcenter.com or 918-894-4200.
WAGONER — Fiddlers Festival, through Saturday, Western Hills Guest Ranch. Information: 918-772-2545.
WALTERS — Cotton County Free Fair, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Ag Arena & Expo Center. Information: Pamela Varner, 580-875-3136.
Saturday, Aug. 21
BROKEN BOW — Concerts in the Park, featuring 2 For Nothing, Black Thread Theory and Justin Logan, 3 p.m.-10 p.m., Beavers Bend State Park amphitheater. Information: Tawsha Davenport, 580-236-5013.
EL RENO — Fort Reno Ghost Tours, a walking tour of an historic area with ghost stories and demonstrations by paranormal studies groups, 8 p.m.-10 p.m., Fort Reno, 7107 W. Cheyenne St., four miles west of El Reno. Information: Bob Warren, 405-262-0133.
ENID — Chisholm Trail Coalition Historic Walking Tour of Downtown, 10 a.m., 122 N. Independence. Information: Errol Wofford, 580-242-2233.
NORMAN — Country music superstar Charley Pride will perform live, 8 p.m., Riverwind Casino, 1544 W. State Highway 9. Tickets: $40-$50. Information: 405-322-6464.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Heart will perform in concert as part of rock station KRXO's 23rd Birthday Bash, 7 p.m., OKC Zoo Amphitheatre, 2101 N.E. 50 St. Ticket information: 405-364-3700 or www.zooamp.com.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Reckless Kelly will perform live, 8 p.m., Wormy Dog Saloon, 311 E. Sheridan. Admission information: 405-601-6276.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Author Bill Hanks will will sign copies of his book, "Serenity: It's a God Deal," 3 p.m., Full Circle Books, 1900 N.W. Expressway. Information: Terry Cordingley, 888-361-9473 or terr@tatepublishing.com.
THACKERVILLE — Actor and rapper LL Cool J will perform live, 8 p.m., Winstar World Casino, Exit 1 Interstate 35. Tickets: $55-$75. Information: 1-800-622-6317.
TULSA — TATUR Mud Run, a run through muddy obstacles such as a super slip and slide, hurdles, messy mud moshes and the infamous creepy crud crawl, 3 p.m.-dusk, E. 31st Street & 117th Street. Information: Brian Hoover, 918-244-6918.
TULSA — Back To School Foodie Fight, Whole Foods Market, 1401 E. 41st St. Information: http://wholefoodsmarket.com/storesbeta/tulsa/ or 918-712-7555.
TULSA — "Art in the Garden," as part of the Little Green Thumbs Program for children, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peoria. Pre-registration is required. Cost: $10-$15. Information: 918-746-5125 or www.tulsagardencenter.com.
TULSA — The Family Stone will perform live, 7 p.m., Million Dollar Elm, 951 W. 36th St. North. Admission: Free. Information: 918-699-7600.
Sunday, Aug. 22
OKLAHOMA CITY — 2010 Sunday Twilight Concert Series, featuring Lemma, will be held, 7 p.m., Stage Center, 400 W. Sheridan. Information: Rachel Findley, 405-270-4848 or www.ArtsCouncilOKC.com.
TULSA — Jazz musician Jim Burns will perform live, 9 a.m., Marriott Southern Hills Tulsa, 1902 E. 71st St. Information: http://cwp.marriott.com/tulse/ardenteverafter/ or 918-523-3506.
TULSA — Singer Justin Echols will perform "Life is a Cabaret — A Tribute to New York City Cabaret Legend Bobby Short," 5 p.m., Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, 111 E. First St. Cost: $10-$15. Information: www.okjazz.org or 918-281-8600.
Copyright 2010 The Associated Press.
