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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Farmers markets, Tulsa Drillers, 'Madame Butterfly' - Tulsa World

Thursday: Tulsa Drillers

The first-place Tulsa Drillers continue their second homestand of the season with a 7:05 p.m. game against Arkansas at ONEOK Field. The homestand continues at 7:05 p.m. Friday and Saturday against Springfield.

On "Thirsty Thursday" fans can enjoy 12-ounce beers and 16-ounce Pepsi products for $1 each. The $1 beer area is located on the left field concourse.

Tickets are $5-$15, available at tulsaworld.com/drillers



Thursday, Saturday: Farmers markets

The Pearl Farmers Market is open from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at Centennial Park, at the southwest corner of Sixth Street and Peoria Avenue.

Other markets currently open include the Cherry Street Farmers Market from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturdays on 15th Street east of Peoria and the Downtown Tulsa Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays at the Williams Green at Third Street and Boston Avenue.



Friday, Sunday: 'Madame Butterfly'

Tulsa Opera's "Madame Butterfly," based on Giacomo Puccini's tale of a young Japanese girl whose love for an American sailor leads to tragedy, continues this weekend at the Tulsa PAC's Chapman Music Hall.

Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets are $10-$98, available at 918-587-4811 and tulsaworld.com/mytix



Saturday: Black Keys

The Black Keys, with special guest Arctic Monkeys, will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at the BOK Center.

Tickets are $35-$49.50, available at tulsaworld.com/bok, Arby's Box Office, all Tickets.com outlets, or by calling 866-7-BOKCTR.

Before the show, local musician Stephen Speaks will put on a free concert, 6 p.m. at the BOK Center Outdoor Plaza at the corner of Third and Frisco streets.



Friday: Designer Showcase

The 2012 Designer Showcase opens Friday at the 97-year-old McGuire House, 1132 E. 18th St.

The home is open through May 20. Admission is $12 for tickets purchased in advance or $15 at the door. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. Sundays and extended hours Thursdays in May from 5 to 8 p.m.

For tickets and more information, visit tulsaworld.com/designershowcase



Friday-Sunday: 'Destination Claremore'

The nine-day "Destination Claremore" event kicks off Friday. A variety of activities are scheduled throughout the city through May 5.

Visitors can watch wool be shorn from sheep Friday and Saturday at Shepherd's Cross farm during "Woolly Weekend." A gun and knife show will be held Saturday and Sunday at the JM Davis Arms and Historical Museum, and the Route 66 Nut House will host an antique show Saturday and Sunday.

For more information about these and other events, go to tulsaworld.com/visitclaremore



Friday-Saturday: Weekend entertainment

Randy Bachman and Fred Turner perform 7 p.m. Friday at the River Spirit Event Center in Tulsa. Tickets are $40-$75, available at tulsaworld.com/riverspirit

Larry the Cable Guy performs two shows this Saturday at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa. Tickets start at $50, available at tulsaworld.com/hardrockcasino

Trace Adkins brings his "Songs and Stories" tour to Tulsa's Brady Theater at 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets start at $35, plus fees, available at tulsaworld.com/brady



Saturday-Sunday: Gun, knife show

A Metcalf gun and knife show will be in Tulsa this weekend.

Presented by Warren Metcalf Production Inc., the show will be held at Expo Square's Exchange Center, 4145 E. 21st St.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Admission is $13 for adults, free for children 12 and younger.

For more information, call 918-272-1119.

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