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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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When it comes to divorce rates, you’re doing fine, Oklahoma. Perhaps that’s something we should work on? Greg and Erin Smalley host Fight Your Way to a Better Marriage, a free conference to strengthen the bond between couples in crisis, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 7201 W. Britton. Registration is free. Visit bettermarriageokc.com.

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HGTV Yard Crashers host Ahmed Hassan crashes the 31st annual Oklahoma City Home & Garden Show, taking place Friday through Sunday at Oklahoma State Fair Park, 3001 General Pershing. Admission is $11, or free for children younger than 12. Call 800-466-7469 or visit oklahomacityhomeshow.com.

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We’re not making this up: The Li’l Holi-Gay Hangover Show promises “a night of battling sperm, bouncing bisexuals ... and a devilish trip to gay hell.” The 21-and-up sketch collection stages at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday (and again Jan. 25-26), with dinner at 6 p.m. beforehand, at The Boom, 2218 N.W. 39th. Tickets are $15. Call 286- 9298 or visit tarsplace.com.

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Size doesn’t matter, as proven by the Sundance Institute’s 2012 lineup of short films. With subjects that include Somali pirates, sperm whales, texting teens and robot sex, this year’s crop of 10 can be seen at Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch. Screenings are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 5:30 and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $5-$8. Call 236-3100 or visit okcmoa.com.

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In case you haven’t heard, the Oklahoma City Barons have been giving away something special every Saturday home game this season (use your best The Price Is Right voice now): a new car! Your next chance is 7 p.m. Saturday as the Barons face the Charlotte Checkers. The team plays the Checkers at 7 p.m. Friday, too, and the Texas Stars at 4 p.m. Sunday, all at Cox Convention Center, 1 Myriad Gardens. Tickets are $13.75-$45.25. Call 232-4625 or visit okcbarons.com.

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Yeah, you could sit at home and watch the Strikeforce title fights on Showtime, but why not see the bouts live at Chesapeake Energy Arena, 100 W. Reno? Three championship fights and the return of Oklahoma State University star Daniel Cormier highlight the night, which begins at 6 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $50-$150. Call 800-745-3000 or visit chesapeakearena.com.

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