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The week ahead: Rainforests, sea lions and "The Hunger Games" parties
Published: 3/18/2012 8:00 AM
Last Modified: 3/16/2012 6:12 PM


Stop at the new sea lion exhibit that opened Saturday at the Tulsa Zoo.

Spring break is this week (Oh, how I wish I still had those), and here’s a mixture of happenings around town that you can enjoy whether or not you have the privilege of some time off.

Sunday: "Always...Patsy Cline"
Today’s 2 p.m. show is the last chance to catch “Always… Patsy Cline,” presented by Tulsa Project Theatre at the Tulsa Convention Center, 100 Civic Center. The play is inspired by the real-life friendship between the iconic country music star and a Houston housewife Cline met by chance, and has been a hit with audiences since it debuted in 1988. Tickets are $20-$30, available at 1-877-885-7222 and tulsaworld.com/tpttix.

Monday: Tulsa Zoo
Although the Spring Break classes are full at the zoo, there’s still plenty to do. For starters, check out the new exhibit that opened Saturday, Helmerich Sea Lion Cove. Or buy a $5 wristband for the kids, and let them play on the inflatables at Bounce Pro Fun Zone for as long as they want. The zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, $4 for children 3-11, and free for children 2 and younger.

Tuesday: Splash Break
The Oklahoma Aquarium, 300 Aquarium Drive in Jenks, also has some special programs planned for the week. Check out Tuesday’s program, “Creepy Crawlies of the Amazon,” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The program will take a look at the variety of insects that can be found in the rainforest. Visit tulsaworld.com/okaquarium for a complete list of the week’s programs. The aquarium is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, with extended hours on Tuesday till 9 p.m. Admission is $13.95 for adults, $11.95 for seniors and military members, $9.95 for children 3-12, and free for children 2 and younger.

Wednesday: "The Hunger Games" party
No need to wait till Friday to start the Hunger Games celebrations. Zarrow Regional Library, 2224 W. 51st St., is hosting a Hunger Games release party from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Teens and tween are invited to come practice their archery, make mockingjay pins and decorate cookies. A similar event will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday for teens at Helmerich Library, 5131 E. 91st St. Come dressed as your favorite tribute.

Thursday: Tulsa World Career Fair
If you’re on a break for reasons beyond your control, or if you’re a college student nearing graduation and you'd like to use the time for something productive, take your resumes and head to the Tulsa World Career Fair at the Union Multipurpose Activity Center, 6836 S. Mingo. Numerous employers will be in attendance at the fair, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday.



Reader Comments 1 Total
ANGLICO (11 months ago)
Thanks. I'll forward this link to my daughter. This column will be great for planning summer activities with our grandkids.
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Nour Habib joined the Tulsa World in 2011 as a general assignment reporter for the Scene section. She graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in journalism and political science. Before joining the World, she covered education for a community newspaper.

She looks forward to keeping up with all there is to do in Tulsa and sharing it with you. Because, after all, the more she finds, the more she gets to do, too.

Send any fun or interesting events her way at nour.habib@tulsaworld.com.

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