Santana plays the BOK Wednesday.
Claremore's Bluegrass and Chili Festival is Thursday through Saturday.
Restaurant Week runs through two full weekends, from Saturday until Sept. 18.
Coming off of Labor Day, you may feel like having a ho-hum week. Some fall TV shows begin this week, and football has already kicked off, so you can immerse yourself in it.
But if you're one of those who doesn't miss a beat, here's what's going on this week. These are the events that will make you glad you got off the couch and out of the house.
Wednesday
Make Wednesday the day you eat lunch away from your desk. And, here's a good reason why you should: Music Sandwiched In is a lunch-hour presentation that will take you away from your routine. Wednesday's performance is "Ragtime Bill" Rowland's piano accompaniment to Buster Keaton's 1924 silent film "Sherlock Jr."
What: Music Sandwiched In
When: Noon
Where: Central Library, Fourth Street and Denver Avenue
Cost: Free
If evenings out are more your thing, here's a way to get over the middle-of-the-week blues.
What: Santana
When: 7 p.m.
Where: BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave.
Cost: Tickets are $43 to $83
Thursday
One of the most popular festivals every year is the Claremore Bluegrass and Chili Festival. Thursday through Saturday expect a good mix of hair-raising chili and bluegrass, country and rock music.
What: Bluegrass and Chili Festival
When: Begins 4 p.m. Thursday and runs through Saturday night
Where: 419 W. Will Rogers in Claremore
Cost: $5 per car on Thursday and Friday and $10 per car on Saturday
Friday
Cooler weather and the changing season is motivation for many of us to start thinking about our homes again. It's that time for a little sprucing up, both inside and outside the house. Find everything you'll need for both at the Tulsa House Beautiful Show.
What: Tulsa House Beautiful Show
When: Noon to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Where: Expo Square, 21st Street and Yale Avenue
Cost: $8
Saturday
It's the second Saturday of the month, and that means it's free admission day at Philbrook. Stroll the grounds, line up for a guided tour and let the kids dabble in some arts and crafts projects.
What: Free admission at Philbrook
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
Where: Philbrook Museum, 2727 S. Rockford Road
Cost: Free
If you're looking for good deals on baby items, clothes and toys, check out the Tulsa Mothers of Multiples sale. The sale is put together by a group of moms of twins, triplets and more. So, it's a good place to find double strollers and matching clothing sets, but also for general household items, shoes, books and more.
What: Tulsa Mothers of Multiples Fall Sale
When: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
Where: Open Bible Fellowship church, 71st Street and Riverside Drive (behind QuikTrip)
Cost: Free to enter
Foodies look forward to this very week all year long. It's Restaurant Week, which means great deals from some of the best restaurants in town. More than 30 restaurants are participating with three-course lunch menus for $12.95 and three-course menus from $25 to $35. Prices do not include tax, tip or drinks. It's a great deal for you, but also for the Food Bank, which benefits from Restaurant Week.
What: Restaurant Week
When: Saturday through Sept. 18
Where: More than 30 participating restaurants
Cost: $12.95 to $35
Sunday
If you have kids considering college, College Connection is a great place to let them weigh their options. More than looking at guidebooks and online catalogs, College Connection lets kids talk to representatives from more than 100 colleges.
What: College Connection
When: 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Expo Square, 21st Street and Yale Avenue
Cost: Free
