Tuesday, August 16
Safe Driving Challenge Course; 3 - 6:30 p.m.; Oklahoma State Fair Park, 333 Gordon Cooper Street; 602-284-4087; RSVP required
Writing Workshop: Getting Started on Your Romance Novel; 7 - 8 p.m.; Belle Isle Library, 5501 N. Villa; 843-9601
OKC RedHawks vs. Reno; 7:05 p.m.; RedHawks Ballpark, 2 S. Mickey Mantle; 218-1000; Ticket prices vary

Wednesday, August 17
Way Back Wednesday at the Oklahoma City Zoo; all day; 2101 NE 50; 424-3344; $1 admission and other discounts
OSU-OKC Summer Farmers Market; 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Glenbrook Centre East, 1120 NW 63; 945-3358
Wednesday Night at the Movies; 6 - 8 p.m.; 46th Star Auditorium in the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library, 300 Park Ave.; 231-8650; Admission is FREE
Iguana Mexican Grill Tequila Dinner; Iguana Mexican Grill, 9 NW 9; 606-7172; $24/preson
OKC RedHawks vs. Reno; 7:05 p.m.; RedHawks Ballpark, 2 S. Mickey Mantle; 218-1000; Ticket prices vary

Thursday, August 18
Downtown School Supply Drive; 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; 3 downtown locations: Leadership Square, First National Center, Cotter Ranch Tower (Chase Tower); 297-8900
Champions for Children Conference; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sheraton Oklahoma City Hotel, 1 N Broadway; 235-2780; FREE
Oklahoma Blood Institute Summer Blood Drive; 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Leadership Square, 211 N Robinson; 877-340-8777
Noon Tunes featuring Duo Fisher; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library, 300 Park Ave.; 231-8650
Cocktails on the Skyline; 5 - 10 p.m.; Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Roof Terrace, 415 Couch Drive; 236-3100
OKC RedHawks vs. Reno; 7:05 p.m.; RedHawks Ballpark, 2 S. Mickey Mantle; 218-1000; Ticket prices vary
Lower Bricktown Live Concert Series; 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.; Bricktown Chevy Stage, south of the intersection of Reno Ave. and Mickey Mantle Dr.; 618-7038

Friday, August 19
METRO Transit Free Ride Day; all day
Summer Shootout Barrel Racing Event; 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Oklahoma State Fair Park, 3001 General Pershing Blvd; 948-6704
First Person: Stories of Hope; 1:30 p.m.; Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, 620 N Harvey; 235-3313
OKC RedHawks vs. Reno; 7:05 p.m.; RedHawks Ballpark, 2 S. Mickey Mantle; 218-1000; Ticket prices vary

Saturday, August 20
Hooked on Fishing; 8 - 10 a.m.; Dolese Youth Park, 5105 NW 50; Children ages 5 to 15; Poles, tackle and bait provided
Summer Shootout Barrel Racing Event; 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Oklahoma State Fair Park, 3001 General Pershing Blvd; 948-6704
Oklahoma City Writers Self-Editing Workshop; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; OCU Meinders School of Business, 2710 N McKinley; 751-3385
Drop-In Art; 1 - 4 p.m.; Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Dr; 236-3100; Free with paid museum admission

Sunday, August 21
IronKids Oklahoma City; Races start at 7 a.m.; Earlywine Park YMCA, 11801 S May Ave; $50 per participant
Summer Shootout Barrel Racing Event; 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Oklahoma State Fair Park, 3001 General Pershing Blvd; 948-6704
Sunday Twilight Concerts; 7 - 8:30 p.m.; Myriad Botanical Gardens Grand Lawn, 100 Myriad Gardens; 297-3995; Admission is FREE