Events A-list

Published: October 15, 2008

Kings of Leon at Bricktown Coca-Cola Event Center
OCTOBER 26

The U.K. has officially been overtaken by Kings Of Leon mania with its bar-brawling garage rock sound and No. 1 album “Only by the Night.” Now Nashville’s indie royalty is looking to rule in the U.S.

Sherlock Holmes
The Hound of Baskervilles at Civic Center Music Hall
OCTOBER 17 TO NOVEMBER 9

October is the perfect time for a spellbinding tale of murder, mayhem and a mysterious family curse, set amidst the eerie and desolate moors of southwest England. Follow the clues as the Oklahoma City Theatre Company brings Sherlock Holmes to life as he investigates a brutal murder and discovers the secret of a spectral hound in his wake.

For more information visit okcciviccenter.org

Country Fest 2008 at the Zoo Amphitheatre
OCTOBER 17

The party’s on at the Zoo Amp. Rowdy country fans won’t want to miss driving country rocker Gary Allan teamed up with country duo Montgomery Gentry for Country Fest 2008. Special guest is Keith Anderson.

For more information visit zooamp.com

Cowboy Homecoming at Oklahoma State University
OCTOBER 18

Cowboy alums and Poke fans alike will converge on Stillwater Oct. 18 for OSU’s 2008 Homecoming celebration. Kickoff for the football game against Baylor is at 2 p.m. The game will not be televised. The Sea of Orange Parade will begin at 9 a.m. and a pep rally will follow at 11:15 a.m. in the Click Family Alumni Hall followed by “The Walk” on Hester Street at 11:45 a.m.

For more information visit okstate.edu

"Rocky Horror Picture Show" at Lyric at the Plaza
OCTOBER 9 TO NOVEMBER 1

Spend Thursday nights in October with the maniacal Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter, the rippling Rocky, the vivacious Magenta, and experience the boldest, naughtiest party of the year. The 2007-2008 Lyric at the Plaza season will conclude with the big, bad, rock-n-roll musical, “The Rocky Horror Show.” Lyric will present the live version of the spectacular cult classic film. Oklahoma audiences are encouraged to get into the intended spirit of the show by dressing up and participating in all of the extracurricular activities that make Rocky Horror such a wild theatrical experience. Audience participation packages will be available for purchase at the theatre. Not for young audiences.

For more information visit lyrictheatreokc.com

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