Weekly Events Calendar: January 1-7

Each week, Oklahoma Today staffers comb through their calendars to find a handful of great events happening across the state. Get out! See Oklahoma! And be sure to let us know what you find, either here or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @oklahomatoday.

The rumble can be heard from all over—well, all over the Lazy E Arena at least. The 2024 WCRA Triple Crown of Rodeo series comes to Guthrie with the Stampede at the E, bringing four days of high-octane rodeo action to the Territorial Capital. This will be the first WCRA event to stop in Guthrie in three years. The four-day event brings world-class athletes who will compete for $400,000 in total prize money, plus a million dollar cash bonus to the triple crown winner. January 3-6. Tickets, $10-$75. wcrarodeo.com

It’s a new year, so why not start a new creative hobby for your resolution? Sign up for the Navajo Weaving Class offered by Shepherd’s Cross in Claremore. They provide all the materials, guests just need to bring a loom and follow their expert instructions as they learn new weaving techniques, fiber arts history, and how to operate some practical technology. This is a three-day course with classes from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm each day. January 4-6. Registration, $299. shepherdscross.com

Though there are fewer birds around in the winter months, this time period actually makes for some good birding due to a slower pace and sparse foliage. A great opportunity to see some winged wonders will be at the Arcadia Lake Eagle Watch at Arcadia Lake near Edmond. Dress warmly and bring some binoculars for this car-bound expedition. Start at the Arcadia Lake park office, and staff will be able to assist in spotting the eagles and other types of lake-dwelling fowl. January 5-7. Registration, $3. edmond.gov

Spend a day spotting some of the region's more interesting bird life during the Arcadia Lake Eagle Watch. Photo courtesy Rayna Behl/City of Edmond

Intended for singers in grades three through twelve, the Tulsa Youth Opera is a tuition-free program of the Tulsa Opera that exposes children to an art form they otherwise might never experience. The group debuts Amahl & The Night Visitors, a production about a poor Bethlehem boy who encounters three mysterious traveling kings. See them at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center’s Liddy Doenges Theatre—there are three showtimes this weekend—and extend the Christmas joy into 2024. January 6-7. Tickets, $15. tulsaopera.com

The Tulsa Youth Opera always gives an inspiring performance for Amahl & The Night Visitors. Photo courtesy Tulsa Opera

Both those who are already steeped in alternative forms of spirituality and those who are merely curious about what’s out there will find something of interest at the Oklahoma City Spirit Fair this Saturday and Sunday at the Reed Conference Center in Midwest City. From crystals and stones to incense and tarot decks, guests can leave with all the wares needed for enlightening insights. Get a Reiki reading or get an aura photo taken. January 6-7. Admission, $7-$8. spiritfair.com

The crystal curious can load up on sparkling stones and other transcendent trinkets at the Oklahoma City Spirit Fair. Photo courtesy Pixabay

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Ben Luschen

Luschen joined the *Oklahoma Today*’ staff as Research Editor in 2021 and currently works as the magazine's Web Editor, managing the website and social media fronts. His past *Oklahoma Today* stories have ranged in content from the state's bee and quail industries to its vibrant art and music scenes. Not adverse to a road trip, Luschen is always on the lookout for the next big adventure. He is never out of opinions about the current state of Oklahoma City Thunder basketball.