Best Bets: Blue Man Group, Luke Bryan
By Staff Reports on Sep 14, 2013, at 2:22 AM Updated on 9/14/13 at 6:24 AM
Blue Man Group has four more shows left in its run at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center as part of Celebrity Attractions' 2013-14 season. COURTESY / Celebrity Attractions
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Head to Tahlequah to see country music legend Charlie Pride and Muskogee natives and rising stars the Swon Brothers perform a free concert.
Explore Tulsa's museums, each presenting different and unique educational opportunities, including a new exhibit at Tulsa Children's Museum Discovery Lab, 560 N. Maybelle Ave., and paintings of Jewish folk tales at The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art, 2021 E. 71st St.
Through Sunday: Blue Man Group
The performance and music-art group Blue Man Group will continue its eight-performance run at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. Performances are set for 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are available by calling 918-596-7111 or online at
tulsaworld.com/mytix
Saturday: Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan is to perform in a sold-out concert at the BOK Center on Saturday. Donn Jones/Invision/AP
Country superstar Luke Bryan is set to perform in front of a sold-out BOK Center on Saturday night. The Academy of Country Music's Entertainer of the Year will bring his high-energy show to thrilled and excited fans. Openers include Florida Georgia Line and Thompson Square, a duo with ties to Oklahoma who will be awarded the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame's Rising Star award before Saturday's show.
Saturday: Scotfest, India Fest and Chalkfest
Devin McKendrick of Phoenix lifts a 240-pound stone as he competes in the stone-over-bar competition at Scotfest last year. MIKE SIMONS / Tulsa World file
Immerse yourself in two vibrant cultures this weekend with Scotfest taking over River West Festival Park and India Fest at The Pavilion at Expo Square on Saturday. The Celtic Music Festival & Scottish Highland Games will delight with feats of strength while India Fest will feature the best local Indian food, art and culture. Downtown Tulsa will come alive Saturday with colorful chalk art, music and more in the Deco District between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. at Chalkfest.
Saturday: College Football
TU's Trey Watts runs for yardage during the first half of the Tulsa vs. Bowling Green game on Aug. 29. TOM GILBERT / Tulsa World
Oklahoma's Brennan Clay runs against Louisiana-Monroe on Aug. 31. MIKE SIMONS / Tulsa World
Oklahoma State wide receiver Josh Stewart turns up field after fielding a punt in practice earlier this season. KT KING / The Oklahoman
Oklahoma and Tulsa face off at 11 a.m. at Memorial Stadium. The game will be broadcast by ESPN2-26. Oklahoma State plays its home opener against Lamar at 6:30 p.m. at Boone Pickens Stadium. The game will be televised by Fox Sports Net (Cox 27). Get live game updates and analysis from Tulsa World writers at
tulsaworld.com/sportsextra.
Through Sunday: Rock 'N Rib Festival
The downtown skyline backdrops this year's Rock 'N Rib Festival outside the BOK Center. MICHAEL WYKE / Tulsa World file
Championship barbecue will fill the air around the BOK Center this weekend during the Rock 'N Rib Festival. About 40,000 people are expected to attend the four-day festival at Third Street and Frisco Avenue. Admission to the festival is free. It'll be a great place to get dinner before heading to see country music star Luke Bryan at the BOK Center. Doors for his show open at 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Metcalf Gun Show
The latest in firearms will be on display this weekend with experts on hand to answer questions. The Metcalf Gun Show runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Exchange Center of the Tulsa Fairgrounds, 4145 E. 21st St. Admission is $13 for adults.
Sunday: Restaurant Week
Hit your favorite participating restaurant before Sunday, the last day of Tulsa's Restaurant Week. More than 40 restaurants across the area are participating, offering fixed menu options with the proceeds benefiting the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. Go to
tulsaworld.com/restaurantweekmenus for a list of participating restaurants.
Sunday: Gilcrease and Philbrook museums
Explore the finest museums in the area for free this weekend, with Second Saturday at Philbrook Museum of Art and Funday Sunday at Gilcrease Museum. Other activities are planned for the days, but be sure to see the latest traveling and temporary exhibits and those that are coming to a close soon.
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Head to Tahlequah to see country music legend Charlie Pride and Muskogee natives and rising stars the Swon Brothers perform a free concert.
Explore Tulsa's museums, each presenting different and unique educational opportunities, including a new exhibit at Tulsa Children's Museum Discovery Lab, 560 N. Maybelle Ave., and paintings of Jewish folk tales at The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art, 2021 E. 71st St.
