Elisa Harkins, Wampum / ᎠᏕᎳ ᏗᎦᎫᏗ

Elisa Harkins, Wampum / ᎠᏕᎳ ᏗᎦᎫᏗ
Feb. 8 | 1-4 p.m.
Second Saturday: My Fuzzy Valentine
Enjoy an afternoon of art-making with us! Create a felted wool Valentine, join a Family Gallery Chat and explore an Art Pack full of engaging activities for all ages. All Second Saturday activities are free and open to the public.
Feb. 13 | 7 p.m.
Femme Film Series: The Watermelon Woman | NR (contains strong language and sexual content)
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Join Oklahoma Contemporary and Femme Film for the next screening in our monthly film series: The Watermelon Woman. Cheryl (Cheryl Dunye), a young Black lesbian, works a day job in a video store while trying to make a film about a Black actress from the 1930s known for playing the stereotypical “mammy” roles relegated to Black actresses during that period.
Feb. 15 | 8-11 p.m.
Grand Gents: The Art of Romance
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Join Grand Gents for The Art of Romance, a spectacular evening that celebrates the essence of Black love, art, culture and history. Proceeds from this event will benefit Grand Gentlemen's Empowerment in Action Project, a project that highlights the growth and development of local youth. The Art of Romance is more than just an event — it's a heartfelt tribute to the richness of our culture and community. Experience an evening of creativity, connection and celebration like no other, as we honor love and the artistic expressions that bring it to life. We can't wait to share this incredible night with you!
Feb. 27 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.
All Those Creative: Business for Creatives with Winston Peraza
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Join All Those Creative OKC for a creative-focused business workshop led by Winston Peraza. Winston’s career in the creative space spans three decades and four countries. He has founded and led several successful agencies in the U.S. and abroad, specializing in branding, marketing and advertising for government, brands and nonprofit organizations. Winston currently is the CCO at Espacio, a full-service creative hub with a focus on connecting clients with the Latino community, and works on select creative projects through Another Civilian, his personal design studio.
March 20 | 7 p.m.
Femme Film Shorts
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Join Oklahoma Contemporary and Femme Film for Femme Film Shorts, a collection of short films by local filmmakers.
April 3-13
What the Constitution Means to Me
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In this hilarious, hopeful and achingly human show, Heidi resurrects her teenage self in order to trace the profound relationship between four generations of women and the founding document that changed their lives.
May 1-4
Frederick Douglass NOW
Tickets available Feb. 25
Roger Guenveur Smith returns to OKC Rep with his signature solo performance of Frederick Douglass NOW. The pioneering abolitionist and feminist illuminates our present moment through Smith’s 21st century take on Douglass’ crucial 19th century speeches, letters and editorials.
For box office support, email boxoffice@okcontemp.org or call 405 951 0000 during business hours.
Images:
Elisa Harkins performs Wampum / ᎠᏕᎳ ᏗᎦᎫᏗ in Te Ata Theater.
Promotional poster for The Watermelon Woman. Courtesy of Criterion.
All Those Creative OKC logo. Provided by All Those Creative OKC.
Promotional image for What the Constitution Means to Me. Provided by OKC Rep.
Promotional image for Frederick Douglass NOW. Provided by OKC Rep.
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