WEEK AHEAD

DRUM IT UP

NORMAN — The Norman Music Festival continues starting at 6 p.m. Friday and through Saturday in various venues in downtown Norman. The first NMF since 2019 features headliners the Drums, DIIV, …And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead and more. Attendance is free and all-ages with VIP options available for purchase. Find out more at www.normanmusicfestival.com.

LEADING LADY

Oklahoma City Community College’s Visual and Performing Arts Center (7777 S May Ave.) welcomes Renee Elise Goldsberry at 8 p.m. Friday. The Tony Award winner is known for portraying Angelica Schuyler in “Hamilton” as well as lead roles in “Rent,” “The Color Purple” and “The Lion King.” Buy tickets at occc.universitytickets.com, or call 405-682-7579 for details.

FINE FOLK

Celebrated songwriter Patty Griffin performs at 8 p.m. Thursday at the

Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd St. Her last studio album, released in 2019, won the Grammy for Best Folk Album. Oklahoman John Fullbright is also on the bill. For tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com or www.towertheatreokc.com.

BUILDING BRIDGES

TULSA — Soulful Texas artist Leon Bridges will be in concert at 8 p.m. Friday at the Tulsa Theater, 105 W Reconciliation Way. Bridges’ newest solo release is 2021’s critically acclaimed “Gold-Diggers Sound,” which netted a Grammy nomination. CHIIILD is also on the bill. Visit www.tulsatheater.com to buy tickets.

END OF THE TRAIL

TAHLEQUAH — The Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale completes its monthlong run in-person on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cherokee Springs Plaza, 3377 Cherokee Springs Rd. The prestigious art show, open to artists from all federally recognized tribes, is in its 51st year. To view the gallery and purchase pieces virtually, visit www.visitcherokeenation.com.