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Benjamin Lytal has titled his debut novel, A Map of Tulsa, after his hometown. A coming-of-age story set in late-’90s T-Town, it has been dubbed a Catcher in the Rye for “Internet-suckled American youth” by industry bible Publishers Weekly. Lytal will sign copies from 6:30 to 8 p.m. tonight at Full Circle Bookstore, 1900 Northwest Expressway in 50 Penn Place. Call 842-2900 or visit fullcirclebooks.com.

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Instrumental indie rockers El Ten Eleven are known for heavy looping and double-necking, which are ... aw, heck, we don’t have room to ’splain it. Catch the L.A. band at 8 p.m. Tuesday at The Conservatory, 8911 N. Western, and you’ll grasp the cochlear concept. Slow Magic and Nude Pop open. Tickets are $10-$12. Call 607-4805 or visit conservatoryokc.com.

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Y’know, those Bridesmaids were onto something: the undeniable power of Wilson Phillips. Ever wanted to see the ’90s pop trio live? Well, “Hold On,” because Wendy Wilson, Carnie Wilson and Chynna Phillips will appear at 7 p.m. Friday at Grand Casino, 777 Grand Casino. Yes, “The Dream Is Still Alive.” Tickets are $29-$64. Call 964-7777 or visit grandshawnee.com.

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Regina Murphy’s newest exhibit isn’t called A Retrospective for nothing. Now on display through April 14 at the Oklahoma state Capitol’s East Gallery, 2300 N. Lincoln, it culls paintings from the 91-year-old artist’s long career, now in its fifth decade and still going strong! (And you thought you were productive.) Admission is free. Call 521-2931 or visit arts.ok.gov.

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The goal: Ten moms of children with cancer want to raise $50,000 to go toward finding a cure. The idea: Shave their heads. Banding together as 10 Strong, the mothers’ group will lose their locks at a St. Baldrick’s Foundation event at 1 p.m. Sunday at VZD’s Restaurant & Club, 4200 N. Western. Call 524-4203 or visit vzds.com.

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Top Chef fan-favorite contestant Chris Crary will share kitchen tips and healthy recipes as part of the OKC Home & Outdoor Living Show, scheduled for Friday through Sunday at State Fair Park, 3001 General Pershing. Plus, more than 200 exhibitors and 500 experts are on hand to provide ideas for remodeling, home improvement and outdoor living. Admission is $9; children under 12 are free. Call 800-466-7469 or visit homeshowokc.com.

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Not your ordinary Old West tale, the 1867-set Mr. and Mister is a love story between a rancher and a teacher, both men. Said playwright Robert Matson, “The play takes place at a time when homosexuality wasn’t even a word.” The original drama premieres at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Actors Casting & Talent Services, 30 N.E. 52nd, and ends March 30. Tickets are $15. Call 286-9298 or visit tarsplace.com.

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Happy 10th birthday, Blue Seven! To celebrate, the locally owned boutique at 7518 N. May is throwing itself a party, and you’re invited! Outside, that means a dog-adoption event; inside, a trunk show, a photo booth and — yum — egg rolls, cupcakes and milk. Be there from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. Call 463-0604 or visit myblueseven.com.

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We’re guessing Amaryllis was one of 2012’s most misspelled album titles. We’re also guessing when you have 17 No. 1 singles, you can get away with it. We’re talking rock’s Shinedown, of course, which will shine at 7 p.m. Thursday at Chesapeake Energy Arena, 100 W. Reno, with Three Days Grace and P.O.D. (yeah, you know me). Tickets are $37.50. Call 800-745-3000 or visit chesapeakearena.com.

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Why do birds suddenly appear every time you are near? That question and many more will be answered at the Oklahoma City Philharmonic’s Yesterday Once More: A Tribute to the Carpenters. Boasting such smashes as “We’ve Only Just Begun” and “Rainy Days and Mondays,” the iconic sibling pop duo of the 1970s gets its due at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker. Tickets are $15- $65. Call 232-7575 or visit okcphilharmonic.org.

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Renowned for his “Bad Reputation” (and it isn’t just talk, talk, talk), singer-songwriter Freedy Johnston brings his personal power pop tonight to The Blue Door, 2805 N. McKinley. Opening the 8 p.m. show are Kevin Bowe + the Okemah Prophets. Tickets are $20. Call 524-0738 or visit bluedoorokc.com.

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You are cordially invited to the supper party from hell. Relax: It’s just a play — Dilemmas with Dinner, in fact, at Jewel Box Theatre, 3700 N. Walker. The farce-laden feast stages at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, through March 24. Tickets are $5-$10. Call 521-1786 or visit jewelboxtheatre.org.

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St. Patrick’s Day isn’t until Sunday, but Saturday is when Bricktown celebrates it with a 22nd annual block party! From noon to midnight at Sheridan and Oklahoma avenues, enjoy continuous live music from the likes of Laura Leighe pictured and Super Freak. The parade runs from 1 to 3 p.m. Admission is free, whether or not you’re wearing green. Visit bricktownokc.com.

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With an aim to reclaim Southern rock, Blackberry Smoke wafts into the Wormy Dog Saloon, 311 E. Sheridan, at 9:30 p.m. Friday. Hailing from Hotlanta, Ga., the quintet is touring on its latest album, The Whippoorwill. Tickets are $15. Call 601-6276 or visit wormydog.com.

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Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma welcomes NPR Morning Edition music commentator Miles Hoffman and his viola for Bright Tales. Performing works by Mozart, Schumann and others, 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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