From a shamrock-themed fun run to a St. Patrick’s Day parade, check out what there is to do in Norman and Oklahoma City this weekend.
Norman events
Sooners vs. Mississippi women's tennis, 5 p.m. Friday: Watch the Sooners face Mississippi at Headington Family Tennis Center. Tickets are free with OU ID based on availability, or fans can watch online.
2nd Friday Norman Art Walk, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday: Presented by the Norman Arts Council, explore art galleries from local artists, listen to live music and shop across the Walker Arts District.
Sooners vs. Texas A&M baseball, 6:30 p.m. Friday: Watch the Sooners face the Aggies at Kimrey Family Stadium. Tickets are available online or free with OU ID based on availability.
Sooners vs. Auburn softball, 6:30 p.m. Friday: Watch the Sooners face the Tigers at Love's Field. Tickets are available online or free with OU ID based on availability.
ShopOrama, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday: Shop and support local small businesses with a variety of goods including home decor, handcrafted items and more at Cleveland County Fairgrounds.
Jo James | Saturday Morn at the Roastery, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday: Kick off the weekend with good vibes and music by Jo James at Yellow Dog Coffee Co.
Shamrock Gold Quest 5K/1 Mile/Beer Mile, 2 p.m. Saturday: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a running event for every ability level, or participate in a 21-and-over untimed beer mile at Ruby Grant Park. Registration includes race photos, green lemonade and more. Registration is available online.
Sooners vs Auburn softball, 2 p.m. Saturday: Watch the Sooners face the Tigers at Love's Field. Tickets are available online or free with OU ID based on availability.
Sooners vs. Texas A&M baseball, 4 p.m. Saturday: Watch the Sooners face the Aggies at Kimrey Family Stadium. Tickets are available online or free with OU ID based on availability.
Sooners vs. LSU women's tennis, noon Sunday: Watch the Sooners face the Tigers at Headington Family Tennis Center. Tickets are free with OU ID based on availability or watch online.
Sooners vs. Auburn softball, noon Sunday: Watch the Sooners face the Auburn Tigers at Love's Field. Tickets are available online or free with OU ID based on availability.
Sooners vs. Texas A&M baseball, 2 p.m. Sunday: Watch the Sooners face the Texas A&M Aggies at Kimrey Family Stadium. Tickets are available online or free with OU ID based on availability.
Oklahoma City events
LIVE! on the Plaza, 6 to 10 p.m. Friday: The monthly block party on the plaza returns, featuring shops, restaurants and a chance to see the local art scene at the Plaza District.
Singo @ The Dock, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday: Play bingo with a musical twist while listening to song clips inspired by the theme “Women of Music,” and win prizes at Sailor and the Dock. Admission is free and bingo cards cost $3 each or $5 for three cards.
Pop-up Shops @ The Dock, noon to 6 p.m. Saturday: Stroll through nine in-house shops, with an additional 11 small business vendors, at Sailor and the Dock.
Lucky Charms: Bracelet Making @ The Dock, 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday: Make lucky charm bracelets for St. Patrick’s Day with a themed drink menu at Sailor and the Dock. Tickets are available online.
Live Music at the Vault, 9 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday: Listen to live music at The Vault, with DJ D.L. performing Friday and Taisy Browne performing Saturday.
Masters of Music: Italy, 7:30 p.m. Saturday: The OKC Philharmonic presents pieces by composers Verdi, Casella, Albinoni and Respighi at Civic Center Music Hall. Tickets are available online.
Second Saturday: Oiled Paper Lanterns, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday: Create an oil paper lantern and explore activities for all ages at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center.
St. Patrick’s Parade, 10 a.m. Saturday: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a parade at Stockyards City. The parade route will start at the intersection of Exchange Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue.
St. Paddy's Party @ Truck Yard, 11 a.m. Saturday: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live music and Irish-themed drinks at Truck Yard. Admission is free.
OKC Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, noon Sunday: The OKC Thunder will face the Minnesota Timberwolves at Paycom Center. Tickets are available online.
Ongoing events
Stories & Specimens, 11 a.m. to noon Saturday until May 1, Norman: Families are invited to gather for an engaging program providing museum objects for children to touch, connecting stories to science and cultural history. The experience is free with admission at Sam Noble Museum of Natural History.
Route 66: From Trails to Truck Stops, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday until May 3, Oklahoma City: The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s exhibition tells the story of the historic Route 66, which was part of the first federal highway system and became a symbol of freedom and adventure. Tickets are available online.
Jakian Parks: The Black Land, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Monday until June 1, Oklahoma City: Visit artist Jakian Parks’ latest exhibition exploring the history and cultural legacy of Black equestrianism at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. The museum is free to attend and tickets are not required.
Sunday Jazz Brunch, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oklahoma City: Listen to live jazz at Tellers while enjoying lemon buttermilk pancakes and other brunch favorites.
This story was edited by Madisson Cameron. Larkin Bock and Mary Ann Livingood copy edited this story.
