After years of delays, Tulsa’s OKPOP is moving into exhibit design with architects, artifacts and state matching funds in place. The museum plans immersive, ticketed upper floors and a free ground level.

The Kiowa Anquoe family led a drum ceremony at the National Native American Hall of Fame opening in Oklahoma City, marking the Sundial Mansion's debut as the Hall's new home.

Jazz in June returns to Andrews Park June 18–20 with free concerts, workshops and a lineup that includes Mike Stern and bassist Vincen Garcia.

Oklahoma City University launched a $25 million campaign to modernize the Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center, anchored by a $13M Kirkpatrick lead gift and a $2M upkeep endowment.

Oklahoma City Council approved a $1 million film incentive for Black Label Media's 'Project Snake,' which city officials say will shoot mostly in OKC and spend millions locally.

deadCenter will present a new award to Lou Diamond Phillips and premiere a short OKC Thunder documentary this June, pairing star power with hometown sports storytelling.

Safdie Architects unveiled designs to remake the long-closed Cherokee Heritage Center in Tahlequah as a 43-acre campus of pavilions, water and preserved seminary columns.

OKC Parks says maintenance crews are finishing the renovated Sellers Performing Arts Center; classes, auditions and community productions are set to return soon.

OKC Broadway's 2026–27 season pairs Phantom and Hamilton with newer hits like The Outsiders and Buena Vista Social Club at Civic Center Music Hall. Dates and cast highlights are posted.

Snoop Dogg is attached to God of the Rodeo, a Rosalind Ross film adapting Daniel Bergner’s reporting. The feature is scheduled to film in Oklahoma June 15–July 31, 2026.

The 60th Festival of the Arts takes over Bicentennial Park April 23 626 with hundreds of artists, live music and major downtown street closures.

A flag-backed mural in downtown El Reno honors Sgt. Thomas Duran. The piece was funded by community donations and marked by a city ribbon-cutting.

A new granite Will Rogers marker is planned for Wellston’s stretch of Route 66; organizers are seeking donations to finish the project ahead of summer centennial events.