SCARY GOOD EVENTS
Halloween brings an array of festivities to central Oklahoma
Some of central Oklahoma's top museums, attractions and arts organizations are going all in for Halloween
For than 120 years after Bram Stoker wrote him into being, Dracula is alive — or at least undead — and well in the Sooner State this fall.
Oklahoma City Ballet is dancing through choreographer Michael Pink's version of the supernatural story, while fledgling 3rd Act Theatre Company is staging Gary Wright's adaptation of Bram Stoker's Gothic novel. In Chickasha, PUSH Physical Theatre is biting into the classic tale with an original production incorporating visual art, acrobatics, dance and mime.
Even if they're not inviting in the Vampire King, some of central Oklahoma's top museums, attractions and arts organizations are going all in for Halloween.
OKC Ballet's "Dracula": The dancers will be accompanied by the Oklahoma City Philharmonic performing Philip Feeney's chilling original score. Shows are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Civic Center, 201 N Walker Ave. Information: www.okcballet.org.
3rd Act Theatre Company's "Dracula": Along with performances at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, plus a 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinee, the new OKC theater is offering a midnight show at 11:59 p.m. Friday at 12040 N May Ave., inside the Shoppes at Northpark. Not recommended for theatergoers younger than 13. Information: www.facebook. com/3rdActTheatreCo.
PUSH Physical Theatre's "Dracula": The classic tale is transformed into a sensual acrobatic spectacle through movement, images and few words. Recommended for adults, the show is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma's Davis Hall Little Theatre in Chickasha. Information: usao.edu/arts-and-culture/arts/dwpas.
Opera on Tap OKC's "Death Arias & Party Songs," "It's my party, and I'll die if I want to" is the theme of this concert showcasing local opera singers at 5 p.m. Sunday at the University of Central Oklahoma's Jazz Lab, 100 E Fifth in Edmond. Information: www.facebook.com/ OperaOnTapOKC.
"Phantom of the Opera" with live organ: The 1925 silent film starring Lon Chaney will be shown with live organ accompaniment by Peter Krasinski at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Oklahoma State University's new McKnight Center for the Performing Arts, 705 W University Ave. in Stillwater. Information: mcknightcenter.org.
Haunt the Zoo: The 36th annual trick-or-treating festival for families continues from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Oklahoma City Zoo, 2101 NE 50. For the second year, Haunt the Zoo: All Grown Up, set for 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, will cater to thrill seekers 21 and older with food trucks and two haunted experiences. Information: www.okczoo.com.
“SMO 21: Wizard
Night School”: Science Museum Oklahoma, 2020 Remington Place, is offering magical fun just for grown-ups from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday. Museumgoers 21 and older are invited to dress as a certain boy wizard or one of his cohorts, take part in mystical science experiments and sample spellbinding cocktails. Information: www.sciencemuseumok. org/smo21.
Lyric Theatre's "The Rocky Horror Show": Every three years, Lyric does "The Time Warp" again with a new production of Richard O'Brien's interactive seasonal favorite at its Plaza Theatre, 1725 NW 16. Multiple performances, including midnight shows, are set through Nov. 2. Information: www. lyrictheatreokc.com.
Magic Lantern Celebration: The 19th annual Paseo Arts District event is from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at NW 30 and Dewey. Organized by Theatre Upon a StarDanceSwan, it features creative costume making, live music by Steve McLinn and a Pumpkin Labyrinth Parade. Information: www.thepaseo.org.
Brick-or-Treat: Parents or guardians are invited to bring their costumed children to Bricktown to trick-or-treat at more than 50 participating businesses from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday. Information: DowntownOKC.com/Brick-or-Treat.
Pollard Theatre's “Evil Dead: The Musical": The stage adaptation of Sam Raimi's 1981 cult classic film even boasts a “splatter zone” for fans who want to take their bloody good time literally. Performances are planned through Nov. 2, including a show on Halloween night. Pollard is at 120 W Harrison Ave. in Guthrie. Information: www.thepollard.org.
Pumpkinville: The eighth annual fall festival continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Sunday in the Children's Garden at the Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W Reno. Special events include Friday's Pumpkinville Party and Saturday's Spooky Pooch Parade. Information: myriadgardens.org.
"Macabret: A Spooktacular Halloween Revue": UCO's Musical Theatre Division presents spooky seasonal pop-rock favorites at its all-ages fundraiser shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday at the UCO Jazz Lab, 100 E Fifth in Edmond. Information: www.ucojazzlab.com.
Halloween with Factory Obscura: The OKC artist collective will offer trick-or-treating from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at its new “Mix-Tape” immersive art attraction at The Womb, 25 NW 9. A free all-ages event with an illuminated costume contest and music from Dr. Van is set for 6:45 to 8 p.m. Halloween, including “The Procession” at 7:45 p.m. Then, local acts Lincka, Jabee and DJ Ostara will bring live music to “Mix-Tape” from 8 p.m. to midnight at a ticketed event for ages 18 and older.
Information: www.factoryobscura.com.
Haunted Theatre and Family Fall Festival: Lawton Community Theatre, 1316 NW Bell Ave., will host the second annual event from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The festival is made possible by the Lawton Masonic Lodge #183 to benefit the theater.
Information: www.facebook.com/ Lawtoncommunitytheatre.
Arcadia Lake's Storybook Forest: Take the family on a hayride, roast marshmallows and collect goodies from storybook characters from 5:30 to 8:30 nightly through Wednesday at Spring Creek Park, 2½ miles east of Interstate 35 on 15th
Street in Arcadia. Information: www.edmondok.com/339/ Lake-Events-Activities.
"The Fog": The Oklahoma City Museum of Art presents a special, one-night-only screening of John Carpenter's 1980 film at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 in the Noble Theater, 415 Couch Drive. Information: www. okcmoa.com/films.