We are all ready to resume social activities. The perfect way to satisfy the urge while keeping yourself and others safe is to participate in one of Oklahoma City’s many outdoor events in April. This Saturday marks the opening season for Oklahoma City’s largest outdoor market, OSU-Oklahoma City Farmers Market at Scissortail Park. The market will be open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, through October. The market is a great way to support Oklahoma producer

On Wednesday, developers, business leaders, elected officials, and design professionals will virtually gather for the Downtown Developers’ Connection, formerly known as the annual Developers’ Luncheon. It’s not too late to register to participate in this interactive webinar on the post-pandemic office, hosted by Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership. Every year, the event introduces topics of interest such as city planning, place making, historic preservation, affordable housing

As the weather begins to warm, I’m looking forward to the return of outdoor events and activities. Organizations have been carefully planning ways to bring a group together in a large outdoor space while ensuring safe distancing protocols. One of these events is the Steamroller Print Fest, presented by Artspace at Untitled. Attend one of Oklahoma’s most unique celebrations of artists and the creative process on Saturday, April 24, when Third Street will be lined with live mus

Our Oklahoma City Planning Department has been updating our citywide bicycle and pedestrian plan to have a walkable, bikeable city for both leisure and transportation. Public Works has made great enhancements with more projects underway to build a connected and safe bicycling and pedestrian network. Bikewalkokc is Oklahoma City’s first master plan for cyclists and pedestrians, adopted by the City Council in the spring of 2018. The passage of MAPS 4 requires some adjustments a

Over the past month, I’ve shared several stories about local businesses and nonprofits helped with funding and technical assistance from the Small Business Continuity Program. When asked about what impact these support programs made on their business, many tell us it was their lifeline. That’s the case with Blue Seven, the clothing and gift boutique on May Avenue. They used their SBCP grant to maintain their payroll and health insurance for employees and pay their rent and ut