A barrage of local bands is coming at you this week to help close out August. Commemorate the nice (and hopefully not short-lived) weather by checking out some of our selections of this week’s shows.
Warm Bodies #2 feat. Askanse, Sardashhh, and APPLE ii
Thursday, Aug. 20
The Nursery | Oklahoma City
For the second Warm Bodies dance party installment, vibe out to some of the best beatmakers Oklahoma has to offer.
Midsummer Nights’ Fair with Headbutt, Annie Oakley, Bungalouski and more
Friday, Aug. 21 and Saturday, Aug. 22
Lions Park | Norman
This year, Midsummer Nights’ Fair has visual arts, workshops, and music. Ten different bands will perform, including Headbutt, Annie Oakley, and Bungalouski. The event runs from 6-11 p.m. each night and is free and open the public.
Space4Lease with Electric Church
Friday, Aug. 21
Blue Note Lounge | Oklahoma City
Head to the Blue Note for a chill night of good music before the August heat makes you want to scream and never get out of bed again.
Sex Snobs with Shishio
Friday, Aug. 21
Opolis | Norman
These two bands both released new (and Oxford Karma–approved) albums this year. Head to Opolis and get loud.
Rozanne Dunbar-Ortiz, Lauren Zuniga, Richard Ray Whitman, and Sun Riah
Friday, Aug. 21
Church of the Open Arms | Oklahoma City
Some of Oklahoma’s most talented writers will read work and Sun Riah is set to perform. This may not be your typical Friday night, but maybe it should be.
Premiere on Film Row
Friday, Aug. 21
700 W. Sheridan Ave. | Oklahoma City
This free event is filled with music, arts, and interactive activities. Loads of local artists will be there, and Ripple Green (you may remember them from when they lit a piano on fire), Matt Stansberry and the Romance, and Jamie Bramble will perform. You even have the chance to play chess on the street, be on the radio, and talk to some local ballet dancers. Probably not a bad time.
Horse Thief with Beach Language and Jose Hernandez & the Black Magic Waters
Saturday, Aug. 22
51st Street Speakeasy | Oklahoma City
If you missed Horse Thief at the Center of the Universe Festival in Tulsa last month, here’s your chance to redeem yourself. This is yet another free show you don’t want to miss.
Cherry Death, Worst Gift, and Calabar
Tuesday, Aug. 25
Guildhaul | Oklahoma City
Cherry Death has played in Norman a lot recently. But for those who didn’t want to make the drive from OKC shouldcheck them out at the Guildhaul. Doors open at 7 p.m. and there’s free beer and food while it lasts.
