Oklahoma Gazette

01/07/2026

📣 OKC Voters — mark your calendars!
Important deadlines are coming up for the Feb. 10 Oklahoma City mayoral election, including voter registration, early voting, and absentee ballot info. 🗳️

Make sure you’re ready — check out all the key dates and details here:
👉 https://www.okgazette.com/news/metro/important-dates-to-know-for-the-feb-10-okc-mayoral-election/

Oklahoma City voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Feb. 10, to choose the city’s next mayor. All registered Oklahoma City voters are eligible to participate.

01/07/2026

From the archives: French Connection — our 2024 profile of Michel Buthion, (and Alain) whose influence on Oklahoma City’s food scene runs deep. Sharing this again with appreciation and warm thoughts to the La Baguette Bistro family.
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La Baguette Bistro’s Michel Buthion spoke to Oklahoma Gazette about moving to the metro, watching the community and his family grow and plans for the future of the restaurant and market.

01/06/2026

Get your tickets for deadCenter Film's annual Glitter Ball! The theme: The Road to Oz.

01/06/2026

Attention commuters: Starting Mon., Jan. 12 - 23rd street construction.

Construction is set to start Jan. 12 on a $9.3 million street improvement project along about one mile of NW 23rd Street, from Western Avenue to Broadway Avenue, in the Uptown 23rd District. The project is a joint effort between the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the City of Oklahoma City...

01/06/2026

The public is invited to this dedication today:

Welcome “Bolt Tower” commuinty dedication ceremony on Jan. 6, 2026. The event will start at 10:30 a.m. at the OKC Fair Park, located at 3101 Gordon Cooper Boulevard.

Read more https://www.okgazette.com/arts-culture/bolt-tower-brings-the-history-of-the-fairgrounds-to-life/

01/05/2026

Have you checked out Jay Shanker's Sound Bar?
🍷 Chill with friends on plush couches
🎵 Spin or listen to curated vinyl sets
📀 Discover intimate listening experiences and themed nights
🎶 Even grab time in the hidden Speakeasy for your own music jams!

Towards the back of Oklahoma City’s only vinyl bar sits a large window overlooking the lit up buildings adorning the city’s December skyline. It is a breathtaking view, not because it’s particularly grand or even rare for buildings lining Automobile Alley, but because of its striking intimacy....

01/04/2026

The OG was out & About at last Friday's First Friday Gallery Walk. It was so cool seeing friends and supporting artists. Next one is Friday, February 6, 6-9pm.

01/02/2026

🎬 😂 🎨 🎶 Looking for something to do this week? Oklahoma Gazette’s Weekly Picks spotlight the best in film, comedy, visual arts, music, and more. ➡️ See this week’s top events. https://mailchi.mp/6357b7b2ab6a/year-in-review-top-highlights-and-nye-festivities-17467544

Check out our community calendar & upload your event: okgazette.com/community

🎉✔ Check out these places with plenty happening:
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
Oklahoma History Center Museum
Bricktown Comedy Club - OKC
Oklahoma City Thunder
Paseo Arts District
Tower Theatre OKC
Civic Center Music Hall
Oklahoma State Fair
Carpenter Square Theatre
Oklahoma City Philharmonic
deadCenter Film
The Blue Door

12/31/2025

Happy New Year from the Oklahoma Gazette! 🥂
Here’s to fresh stories, bold voices, and the people who make this city what it is.
Cheers to 2026 — and a brighter future ahead. ✨

12/31/2025

Happy New Year from the Oklahoma Gazette! 🥂 Here’s to fresh stories, bold voices, and the people who make this city what it is. Cheers to 2026 - and a brighter future ahead. ✨

12/31/2025

🎨 🌸 Meet Ricki Lee Scheef - Oklahoma City pastel artist turning emotion into vibrant floral art. From painting daily for 30 days to opening her own gallery in the Wheeler District, Ricki’s journey is pure inspiration.

📸 Art by Ricki Lee Scheef
👉 Read the full feature: okgazette.com/arts-culture/ricki-lee-scheef

How would you describe your practice? I love the word practice to describe art because it’s just trying over and over again, to just figure out what your visual language is, what you want to say, and who you are. And, the practice genuinely never ends. My practice is incorporated into my life in m...

12/30/2025

Casual & Chic Vibe ✨ Looking for a cozy new favorite spot in Midtown? Le Parisien in Midtown OKC just opened and serves up classic French bistro fare you’ll want to savor — from moules frites to steak au poivre. 🍷🇫🇷

👉 Read more on Classic Cuisine via Oklahoma Gazette!

Sometimes a restaurant arrives that you didn’t know was missing. It seems so obvious now: of course Midtown needed a cute French bistro. Cozy and informal, Le Parisien is a place to post up with a small group of friends for appetizers and wine before kicking off the weekend. It also feels like a p...