WEEK AHEAD

LUDAVERSE

Hip-hop star Ludacris will be live in concert at 8 p.m. Friday at Choctaw Casino’s Stage 271 (1516 US-271, Grant) and 8 p.m. Saturday at River Spirit Casino’s the Cove (8330 Riverside Pkwy, Tulsa). The recording artist’s singles and collaborations include “Southern Hospitality” with Pharrell, Usher’s “Yeah!” and many more. Also an actor, he is known for his work in “The Fast and the Furious” franchise. Tickets for both shows are available via www.ticketmaster.com.

END GAME

Post-rock band Explosions in the Sky will perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Tower Theatre (425 NW 23rd St., OKC) and 8 p.m. Thursday at Cain’s Ballroom (423 N Main St., Tulsa). The band is touring in support of its September 2023 album “End.” Local support has been added to both shows, with Daniel Mudliar opening in Oklahoma City and Medicine Horse in Tulsa. For tickets, go to www.towertheatreokc.com or www.cainsballroom.com.

THREE’S COMPANY

The Trilogy Tour, featuring Latin music stars Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull and Ricky Martin makes a 7:30 p.m. Thursday Oklahoma City stop at the Paycom Center, 100 W Reno Ave. Tickets start at $35, and VIP packages are available to purchase at www.paycomcenter.com.

FIRST THING

Chef Loretta Barrett Oden will be at Literati Press Bookshop (3022 Paseo) from 7 to 9 p.m. doing a book signing for her “Corn Dance: Inspired First American Cuisine.” The event will also have samples of her spicy sage popcorn. Oden is a renowned Native food historian and consultant, including at the First Americans Museum. For details on the event, visit www.facebook.com/literatipress, or call 405882-7032.

HILL COUNTRY

R&B favorites Ginuwine and Dru Hill will be in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday at 7 Clans Casino - First Council, 12875 N Hwy 77. Ginuwine is a multiplatinum artist known for megahit “Pony,” and Dru Hill’s reunited lineup includes Billboard Music Award winner and founding member Sisqo. Tickets start at $45 at www.ticketstorm.com.