5 things to do in OKC and Tulsa: From Barry Manilow to comedy and the Great Divide

ONE MORE TIME

Iconic adult contemporary singer Barry Manilow will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at Paycom Center, 100 W Reno Ave. The show is one in his series of “The Last Concerts,” where the artist is touring cities he does not plan to tour again in the future. Show details are available at www.paycomcenter.com, and tickets can be purchased via www.ticketmaster.com.

THE DANCE

“Dance Nation” continues its three-day run at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Little Theatre at Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker Ave. The show is a 2019 Pulitzer Prize finalist by Clare Barron that spotlights a troupe of young competitive dancers and asks audiences to consider the demands placed on young female dancers and their implications on identity. For tickets and details, visit www.okcciviccenter.com.

SPLIT DECISION

Red Dirt band the Great Divide will be in concert at 8 p.m. Friday at the Criterion, 500 E Sheridan Ave. The band’s most recent album, “Providence,” was released in 2022. Noah Bowman opens. Tickets start at $13, with more information at www.criterionokc.com.

MAKING TROUBLE

Comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, known for their work on “Whose Line Is It Anyway?,” will be live at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker Ave. Their live show, “Asking for Trouble,” will feature interactive comedy improvised from audience prompts. The show is family-friendly, and tickets start at $36 at www.okcciviccenter.com, or call 405-594-8300.

WHALE OF A TIME

The 2024 Blue Whale Comedy Festival kicks off at 7 p.m. Thursday at LowDown, 108 N Detroit Ave. with a performance from actor and comedian Josh Fadem. The festival continues through Sunday in various locations across downtown Tulsa, with headliners including Michael Longfellow (“Saturday Night Live”), Irene Tu, Reggie Watts and many more. For tickets and a full schedule, visit www.bluewhalecomedyfestival.com.

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