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Weather Alert

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM CDT FRIDAY...

The following statement was issued by the Oklahoma Department of
Environmental Quality until 10 PM CDT Saturday evening.

An Air Quality Alert for Ozone has been issued for Friday, October
23rd for the Oklahoma City Metropolitan area due to expected high
concentrations of ozone.

Public Health Recommendations: Persons with existing heart or
respiratory ailments should reduce physical exertion and outdoor
activity.

The general public is encouraged to help alleviate the problem by
reducing vehicle miles traveled by riding the bus, carpooling, or
avoiding unnecessary trips. The public is also asked to avoid
refueling during the morning and early afternoon hours, and to avoid
the use of two cycle engines such as lawn mowers, motorcycles, weed
trimmers, and outboard engines. It is also advised to limit outdoor
burning.

To view the latest air quality map, visit airnow.gov or the AirNow
app.

For hourly updates on concentrations and possible health warnings,
telephone the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality at
405-702-4100. For more information on health effects, call the
American Lung Association of Oklahoma at 405-748-4674

OU homecoming Glow Parade, live music: What to do in Norman, Oklahoma City for fall weekend

Float

Float during the Homecoming Parade on Oct. 20, 2023

 Aden Choate/OU Daily

Norman

Crimson Friday Concerts, 7 p.m. Friday: On the eve of OU’s football game versus South Carolina, head to Campus Corner for free live music. This Friday will feature Ckai Dawson & The Xperience at 7 p.m. and Straight Tequila Night at 9 p.m. at 746 Asp Ave.

CAC Homecoming Glow Parade, 7-8:30 p.m. Friday: Campus Activities Council Homecoming will host the annual Glow Parade complete with floats, cars and walking groups beginning on Elm Street.

405 Brewing Co. Grand Opening, 4-10 p.m. Friday: 405 Brewing Co. will celebrate the opening of its new taproom location in downtown Norman, with all draft pours priced at $4.05. The new location is at 205 E. Main St.  

OU football vs. South Carolina, 11:45 a.m. Saturday: The Sooners, ranked 11 in the Southeastern Conference, will face the South Carolina Gamecocks, ranked 13, at Saturday morning’s football game. Tickets can be purchased on the Sooner Sports website.

Norman Farm Market, 8 a.m to 1 p.m. Saturday: Check out local vendors selling everything from fresh produce to handcrafted goods at The Well in downtown Norman Saturday morning. 

Bark and Build, 2-8 p.m. Sunday: Hollywood Corners will hold a fundraising event supporting the rebuilding of the Second Chance Animal Shelter in Norman. The event is free, but meal tickets can be purchased for $25 for a Hollywood Corners meal and a donation to the shelter. Pets are welcome on the patio. Hollywood Corners is at 4712 N. Porter Ave.

Spooky Season All Year Book Club, 3-5 p.m. Sunday: Join 405 Brewing Co. and Kim Bieda, owner of Norman bookstore The Lore, for a book club discussing “Mary: An Awakening of Terror.” The event will be held at 405 Brewing Co. at 1716 Topeka Street. The book can be purchased at The Lore’s website.

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma Classics, 6:30 p.m. Friday: A tradition for over 30 years, the Oklahoma Classics horse race will take place at Remington Park, featuring some of the state’s top bred horses. The first race will start at at 1 Remington Pl.

Beau Jennings and the Tigers Album Release Party, 8 p.m. Friday: Join Norman-based band Beau Jennings and the Tigers to celebrate the release of its album “American Stories Major Chords.” The release party will be held at The Blue Door at 2805 N McKinley Ave.

Frontier City Fright Fest, 6-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday: Spend a thrilling weekend at Frontier City's Fright Fest, featuring haunted houses, live performances and rides after dark. The park will also hold Kids Boo Fest Saturday and Sunday for family friendly fun. Tickets can be purchased on the Frontier City website.

Sweatfest, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: Encouraging everyone to find exercise that motivates them to move, Sweatfest is a full day of workout classes lasting from sunrise to sunset. Offering everything from yoga to boxing, as well as local vendors and food trucks, Sweatfest will begin at Scissortail Park at 300 SW. 7th St.

Haunt the Zoo, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday: The OKC Zoo is celebrating 41 years of its annual Haunt the Zoo, an event recurring every weekend in October featuring a trick-or-treat trail, photo props and activities for guests of all ages. Participants must purchase admission to the Zoo and an official trick-or-treat bag. The zoo is located at 2000 Remington Pl.

Jazz Night at Blue Note, 7 p.m. Sunday: Blue Note Lounge in Oklahoma City has partnered with the UCO Jazz Program Alumni to bring a free night of jazz featuring Sam Vaughn. The shows will be held at Blue Note Lounge at 2408 N. Robinson Ave.

Riley McDaniel and Avery Avery copy edited this story.

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