Deep Deuce
Located just north of Bricktown, the Deep Deuce District was the heart of Oklahoma City's African American community in the 1920s and '30s. During that period, the district became nationally known for its exceptional jazz music scene. Music legends Jimmy Rushing and Charlie Christian both made names for themselves in Deep Deuce.
Rushing, a talented singer and pianist, was a member of the Oklahoma City Blue Devils, which was the premier territory jazz band in the 1920s, but the gig that earned him national recognition was his tenure as a featured vocalist in Count Basie's orchestra from 1935 to 1948. Charlie Christian's influence extended far beyond jazz and swing. The OKC local was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 for his early influence of and contributions to the genre. When exploring Deep Deuce, take a short walk over to Bricktown to see Charlie Christian Avenue, dedicated to the musician in 2006.
Creativity continued to pour out of the district, but this time through the written word. Ralph Ellison, the author of Invisible Man, was born in Oklahoma City in 1914 and called Deep Deuce home until he moved to Alabama in 1933. Growing up in the district, Ellison dabbled in the thriving musical scene before being drawn to the literary world.
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Construction of a Portrait
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Storytime Science
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American Gold - Ellington Harlem
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Elder Hour at the National Cowboy & Western
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Dope Poetry Night
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Early Explorers
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Ladies Night
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Chicago Bulls
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Open Mic Night at Bricktown Comedy Club
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Jeff Dunham - Seriously!? Tour
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An Ideal Husband
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An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde presented by 3rd
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BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MÉXICO DE AMALIA HERNÁNDEZ
World-famous and Mexico’s most renowned dance ensemble, this is the Folklorico Ballet company to see...
Concerts at the Creek
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Forgotten Space
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Late Night at the Museum
Enjoy an evening of painting fun! Create a painting of the Museum’s logo and learn its origin story....
OKC Improv's Live Out PROUD Show!: An LGBTQIA2+
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OKC Improv: Late Night Comedy Show
Join us at our theatre in the Plaza District for a night of drinks, laughs and fun as we feature...
OKC Improv: Primetime Comedy Show
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers
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Alisa Childers Weekend Event
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Gardens Walking Tour
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Lunar New Year Celebration
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Small Town Murder - Live Podcast
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Elton John's "The Farewell Yellow Brick Road" Tour
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Portland Trail Blazers
Full contactless mobile ticketing will be implemented for guests to use self-serve ticket scanners...
FREE Zumba in the Gardens
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Free OKC Streetcar Rides
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Friday Night Smackdown
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Your Art's Desire - Oklahoma Art Guild
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors
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❗ Get Your Tickets Now ❗ 🦄 Join The COMFIEST Crawl Ever! 🐶 Party With 1,000+ Crawlers! 🍹 2 Drinks...
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Drop-In Drawing
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Sunday Spotlight: Tattoo Artist Richard Curtis
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MixTape V-Day Bash
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs
Full contactless mobile ticketing will be implemented for guests to use self-serve ticket scanners...
Oklahoma Heritage Concert
Students watch history come to life at the National Cowboy Museum with stage performances by Rodeo...
Oklahoma Heritage Concert
Watch Oklahoma history come to life at the National Cowboy Museum with stage performances by Rodeo...
FG Gallery @ Fulmer Group - Art Exhibition Open
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Off the Wall - Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center
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Third Thursday: Adult Night at Mix-Tape
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Made in the U.S.A.
The Oklahoma City Ballet is bringing four ballets created in the United States by American...
