Weekly Events Calendar: January 15-21

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.

Experience iconic stage songs like “I Dreamed a Dream,” “Bring Him Home,” and “One Day More” this week as OKC Broadway brings the fan-favorite Les Mierables to Oklahoma City’s Civic Center Music Hall. Huffington Post hails producer Cameron Mackintosh’s version of the classic Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg musical as “Les Mis for the 21st Century.” There are eight total show times this week, so there are plenty of chances to bring some tickets home. January 16-21. Tickets, $36-$174. okcbroadway.com

The country and Americana band originally from Tahlequah has come a long way since its days playing local honky tonks and bars. The Turnpike Troubadours will be rocking Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center for two consecutive nights this week, and they’re bringing their friends Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit along for the ride. Grab a seat at your preferred time and come sing along to “Good Lord Lorrie,” “Long Hot Summer Day,” and more. January 19-20. Tickets, $26-$216.00. paycomcenter.com

Tahlequah's Tunpike Troubadours headline back-to-back dates at Oklahoma City's Paycom Center January 19 and 20. Photo courtesy David McClister

When we say it’s time for a little Shakespeare, we’re not talking about snow globes. See good ole William’s classic comedy As You Like It at Enid’s Gaslight Theatre once it premieres this Saturday. The Gaslight Teens production takes viewers through young Rosalind’s journey through the woods, finding love and plenty of hijinks along the way. If you’re a wise person who “knows yourself to be a fool,” we’re confident you won’t be missing this one. January 20-21 and January 26-28. Tickets, $8-$18. gaslighttheatre.org

No matter what the movies say, Godzilla and King Kong aren’t the only gigantic monsters engaged in combat these days. Catch 12,000-pound behemoths crushing cars this weekend at Stephens County Fairgrounds in Duncan for the Duncan Monster Truck Wars. Kids in attendance don’t just get to watch, they can join the action through the free Powerwheel Race that promises pint-sized motorized mayhem. January 20. Tickets, $5-$90. event.attendstar.com

The Duncan Monster Truck Wars at Stephens County Fairgrounds promise high-octane entertainment, crushed metal, and even some audience participation. Photo courtesy Monster Truck Wars

Who’s up for a game of catch? Ready? Go long! . . . Longer! . . . Longer! . . . Keep going! . . . Yep, longer still! . . . OK, don’t be mad we made you keep going for several miles without throwing it. We’re just trying to get you in shape for Fleet Feet Tulsa’s Go Short, Go Long, Go Very Long running event coming up this weekend at River West Festival Park in Tulsa. Keep in mind that by short they mean five kilometers and by very long they mean fifty. That’s a lot farther than we can throw, but we know you can make it. January 20. Registration $45-$90. runsignup.com

Whether runners are looking for a casual jaunt or an extreme test of endurance, the Go Short, Go Long, Go Very Long running event at Tulsa's River West Festival Park goes the distance. Photo courtesy Fleet Feet Tulsa

Written By

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.