Weekly Events Calendar July 22-29

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.

Get a taste of summer at Valliant's Watermelon Festival. Photo by Steve Buissinne.

Maybe It's Neigh-belline

Gorgeous manes, sleek coats, and luxurious tails will “rein” supreme at the Arabian Horse Association’s Youth National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship. The best youth horse showers and their Arabian and half-Arabian steeds will compete for top prizes. Each day is filled with riding style classes including English, side saddle, Western, cattle working, and reining. Spectators can come and go as they please throughout the day. July 22-27. Admission, free. (303) 696-4505 or arabianhorses.org.

Bodak Hello

Make money moves in the BOK Center with Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B and her 2019 tour. With an arsenal of hits including "Bodak Yellow," "I Like It," and "Press," Cardi B's set list will undoubtedly satisfy fans. Her show also features openers Kevin Gates and Saweetie. July 23. Tickets, $59-$742. (800) 653-8000 or ticketmaster.com.

Enjoy nature in a new way at Lake Tenkiller's Poker Run. Photo by gepharts3d.

One in a Melon

Do the “Watermelon Crawl” all the way to Valliant for the annual Watermelon Festival. This is the festival's eighteenth year celebrating all things watermelon. For two days, festival-goers can watch the men's and women's basketball tournament, hope for some candy to be thrown their way at the watermelon parade, and check out cool rides at the car and bike show. The more competitive visitors can try their hand at the watermelon-eating and seed-spitting contests, or catch the turtle and weenie races for some not-quite-heart-pounding entertainment. Don't forget to check out all the watermelon eats and watermelon-themed photography contest, too! July 26-27. Admission, free. (580) 933-5050 or valliantchamber.org.

Lake the Pot

Play your cards right and you might just have a great time at the Lake Tenkiller Poker Run in Cookson. Contestants are given a hand of cards at the start station, but will need to travel to stations around the lake to play the rest of the game and collect winning cards. Participants can make their way to the stations by water or land, depending on their preference. Winning hands receive door prizes at the end of the day. July 27. Admission, $10. (918) 346-3210 or tenkillerpokerrun.com.

Learn to make ravioli from the best at Lovera's Cooking Class. Photo by cserebogareu.

That's Amore

Ah, Italy! The Mediterranean climate, sweeping countryside, city streets rife with history, and the delicious food—it is a vacationer's dream. Flying thousands of miles will cost a pretty penny, but what if a little part of Italy was just down the road? This is where Lovera's Cooking Class comes in handy. Learn the proper techniques to hacking one of Italy's most famous classics: ravioli. After the class, enjoy appetizers, a main ravioli course of your making, and fresh cannoli and coffee for dessert, all included in the price of your ticket. Seating for this event is limited. July 28. Registration, $50. (918) 423-2842 or loverasmarket.com.