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As bad as that recent Hitchcock biopic was, it doesn’t damage the greatness of the suspense master’s films. One of his early successes, The 39 Steps, helped inform a Tony-winning Broadway version in 2008 that now is at Jewel Box Theatre, 3700 N. Walker. The 150-character spy romp stages at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, through Feb. 10. Tickets are $5-$10. Call 521-1786 or visit jewelboxtheatre.org.

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Come 7:30 p.m. Monday, world-renowned German pianist Alexander Schimpf adds Armstrong Auditorium, 14400 S. Bryant in Edmond, to his ever-growing list of venues played. Schimpf has taken top honors at several prestigious competitions ’round the globe, and he’s only 29! (OKG7, by comparison, recently plowed through several episodes of American Horror Story stacked up on the TiVo.) Tickets are $20- $35. Call 285-1010 or visit armstrongauditorium.org.

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Wes Anderson fans know him as Bottle Rocket’s Kumar, Rushmore’s Mr. LittleJeans or The Royal Tenenbaums’ Pagoda (he of the pink pants above). But on Saturday at Ashtanga Yoga Studio, 120 E. Tonhawa in Norman, Kumar Pallana is just Kumar Pallana. The 94-year-old will conduct a two-hour yoga workshop at 3 p.m. for $35, followed by a 7 p.m. magic performance for $10 (free for kids 12 and under). Call 503-7779 or visit ashtangayogastudio.com.

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Colin Currie is sure to ’phone in his performance with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic — vibraphone, that is. The percussionist is adept at solos on the marimba, blocks and drum sets, too, so no wonder the event carries the title of Motion & Emotion. Copland and Tchaikovsky are among those on tap for the 8 p.m. Saturday concert at Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker. Tickets are $25- $52. Call 232-7575 or visit okcphilharmonic.org.

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Giant insects have infested Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History at 2401 Chautauqua in Norman, and they’re staying put for a while! Luckily, they’re in the form of two exhibits debuting with a free reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday: Bugs ... Outside the Box and Beautiful Beasts: The Unseen Life of Oklahoma Spiders and Insects, running through May 12 and Sept. 8, respectively. Admission is free Saturday and Sunday. Call 325-4712 or visit snomnh.ou.edu.

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Triple your reality as three of the year’s most acclaimed documentaries screen at Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch. On Thursday and Sunday, it’s the freshly Oscar-nominated Chasing Ice; and on Friday and Saturday, The Waiting Room and The House I Live In. The films respectively tackle climate change, public health and the war on drugs. Tickets are $5-$8. Call 236-3100 or visit okcmoa.com.

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When you’ve worked with Les Paul, Ringo Starr, Madonna, Queen Latifah and half of Steely Dan, you’re doing something right. That person is guitarist Frank Vignola, who performs live at 7 p.m. Thursday at Oklahoma City Community College’s Bruce Owen Theater, 7777 S. May. Tickets are $10-$20. Call 682-7579 or visit occc.edu/cas.

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Art moves with Art Moves, the continuing series of free performances and creative demonstrations during the noon hour throughout downtown OKC. Tuesday sees the Skirvin Hilton’s first artist-in-residence, Romy Owens, highlight art in her ground-floor studio at the historic hotel, 1 Park Ave., where attendees can take part in on ongoing photography project in a photo booth. Call 270-4848 or visit artscouncilokc.com.

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Before you acquire the ol' ball and chain, best attend The Ball & Chain, an unconventional wedding show to be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Plaza District's PhotoArt Studios and Coin Laundry, 1734 N.W. 16th. Curated by Gibson Events, the event will feature more than 40 local creative vendors. Like a wedding, the B&C includes a ceremony and reception, followed by a dance party. A separate “groom’s lounge” will be available, complete with video games and a signature whiskey cocktail. Tickets are $30. Visit ballandchainok.com.

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It’s a happy 25th birthday for the Myriad Botanical Gardens, yet the gift is all yours: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, enjoy free admission to its Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, 301 W. Reno! This offer is good on the 25th for every month this year through November, but why wait? Act now! Call 297-3995 or visit myriadgardens.org.

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What do we want? Art! When do we want it? Now! From 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Art Now debuts at City Arts Center, 3000 General Pershing with a gala event of food, drinks and live music. Tickets are $75. The annual exhibition itself, however, runs through Feb. 8, showcasing 25 top Oklahoma artists. Call 951-0000 or visit cityartscenter.org.

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If you think A-B-C is as easy as 1-2-3, you’d best “Beat It” to the Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker, for The Music of Michael Jackson. At 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, the revue paying tribute to the late King of Pop promises to “Rock with You,” as James Delisco performs hits from MJ’s entire career. Tickets are $25-$52. Call 842-5387 or visit okcphilharmonic.org.

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It’s Pure Country as George Strait performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Chesapeake Energy Arena, 100 W. Reno. Opening is none other than fellow superstar Martina McBride, who, in OKG7’s humble opinion based on the accompanying photographic evidence, is far more fetching. Tickets are $72.50-$92.50. Call 800-745-3000 or visit chesapeakearena.com.

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Who knows? You may get your first glimpse of the next Pablo Picasso or Robert Mapplethorpe at the 2013 Youth Impressions Juried Art Show. Presented by Fine Arts Institute of Edmond, the multimedia exhibition of works by first- through 12th-grade students premieres Saturday at the Edmond Downtown Community Center, 28 E. Main, and remains on display until Feb. 1. Call 340-4481 or visit edmondfinearts.com.

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Rock me, Amadeus! Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma welcomes guest flutist Craig Goodman from France for Bright Mozart. Featuring Mozart’s The Magic Flute and other works, the classical concerts are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday at All Souls’ Episcopal Church, 6400 N. Pennsylvania, and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 127 N.W. Seventh. Admission is $10. Visit brightmusic.org.

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