Missing and murdered indigenous people
If you have spent any time reading about true crime, you probably know that American Indian/ Native American women go missing from the United States and Canada at alarming rates. On some reservations, women experience violence and are victims of homicide at 10x the rate of women in other communities.
But what about men and boys? Missing and murdered Indigenous boys and men are the forgotten group of this epidemic of violence on tribal land and many families are aching to see the cases of their missing/murdered male loved ones solved. Just like with the missing women, men and boys are going missing at an alarming rate on tribal land, but race is not the only factor. Men (and women) of all ethnicities who live on the Yakama reservation are missing and murdered at disturbing rates.
Missing and murdered indigenous people is a complex issue with prejudice and jurisdictional issues playing major roles. If you want to know more about the root of these issues, I suggest “Missing and Murdered” podcast by Indigenous Canadian journalist Connie Walker, who explains the issues much better than I ever could; that podcast is linked below.
Today, I want to highlight the stories of some of these men and boys, specifically those missing from the Yakama community. Because there are so many missing people who are practically unknown, I have decided to profile the cases of ALL the men and boys missing from the reservation, regardless of race.
This is a companion piece to another write up I completed about missing women and girls from the Yakama reservation. That write up can be found here. If some sections sound similar that is probably why. https://www.reddit.com/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/htvnv6/extensive_write_up_on_missing_and_murdered/
Background
Washington state is home to the fifth largest Indian reservation in the United States, the Yakama reservation, which is home to the Klickitat, Palus, Wallawalla, Wenatchi, Whishram, Wanapum, and Yakama people. According to the US Census Bureau, only the Osage, Puyallup (also in Washington state), Navajo, and Choctaw reservations are more populous. The Yakama reservation is located in South Central Washington state, just south of the city of Yakima. Of the 31,000 people who lived on the reservation, 11,000 are enrolled tribal members. Most people who live on the reservation claim Hispanic/Latino, white, or mixed-race descent, but Hispanic is by far the most common ethnic group. There are also small Filipino, Japanese, and Korean communities nearby. The Yakama reservation is located just south of the town of Yakima, Washington, a large farming community of 100,000 people. Apples, cherries, peaches, pears, grapes, and hops are all grown in the dry surrounding region. Harvest time brings thousands of migrant workers to the area, so the population is always in flux.
Outside of Yakima is the town of Union Gap (Pop. 8000), which is partially on the reservation, and partially off it. There are two other proper towns on reservation, Toppenish (pop. 8000) and Wapato (pop. 5000). Other small communities such as Satus, Harrah, White Swan, and Granger all boast several hundred residents each. All in all, the Yakama nation consists of 2,200 square miles of sprawling, rural land stretching from south central Washington nearly to the Oregon border. But from this unassuming patch of high desert and grassland, more than 30 Native women have gone missing/were murdered. If we add Native men to the equation, the number jumps to nearly 40 unsolved disappearances, deaths, and murders. If we add the deaths and disappearances of non-native people missing from the reservation, the number grows yet again.
Although the land is vast, the tribal population is small. From my estimates over .5% of native people on the reservation are missing or murdered. Like many tribal communities, unemployment and poverty is common, appropriate housing is scare, and according to the tribal council "disregard for the rule of law and general civil unrest" as well as gun violence and substance abuse is common. In 2019 a curfew was instated after a particularly bad shooting.
According to the Washington State Patrol, the Yakama nation has the highest percentage of missing people of any Native community in the state, even though they are not the most populous. The FBI created a task force in 2009 to investigate the possibility of serial killer among the Yakama, but the investigation determined that a serial killer was unlikely, but not impossible. This was because the causes of death were so different from victim to victim. The investigation did close 2 cases on the reservation after DNA on both women linked them to a man serving life in an Oregon prison, but the man is not believed to be responsible for any other crimes in the inquiry.
Whether a serial killer is loose on tribal land or not, this issue is complex and long standing and demonstrates how much substance abuse, domestic violence, accidents, and random crime affect the native communities in this county at 10x the rate of other communities. Some progress has been made such as state bill 2951 which allows Washington state authorities to track cases and help investigate and search for missing individuals on tribal land. Because tribal lands are usually under federal jurisdiction, state authorities previously were not able to help, despite being more familiar with the area than the FBI. This is only one small step in the right direction and although awareness is growing, the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous people will not simply go away.
Many people have heard of this epidemic, but few know the names of the victims; today it is time to change that. Below are the profiles of 20 men and boys who are missing, murdered, or who have suffered mysterious deaths. For some of the individuals very little information is available. The list below is not necessarily complete. If you know of other unsolved cases let me know in the comments below.
Quick guide: Yakima- large town near, but not on, the reservation
Yakama- the tribe and people group
NOTE: all cases organized most to least recent. In order to be profiled the cases in this piece must have some connection to the Yakama Indian reservation. This could mean those who lived on the reservation, were last seen on the reservation, are believed to be missing within the confines of reservation, or are of Yakama heritage by birth. Hope that makes sense.
Missing
Bernard Schieber, 86, of Yakima has not been seen since Aug. 8, 2019, when he left his home in the 2500 block of South 84th Avenue in Yakima. His black, full-size Chevrolet pickup was found a few weeks later in a closed portion of the Yakama Nation reservation. It appears to have been parked normally and not crashed or damaged. When he left his home in the city of Yakima, Bernard had only ¼ tank of gas and no money. He suffers from dementia. Bernard is described as a white male with blue eyes and gray hair. He weighs 190 lbs. and stands 5’ 11” tall. Anyone with any information about Schieber is asked to call the Yakima County Sheriff's Office at 509-574-2500. He is still missing.
Josiah “Jo” Michael Hilderbrand aged 25 and his friend 47-year-old Jon Joseph Cleary left southern California in early June 2020 to travel to a Grateful Dead concert at The Gorge a venue in Washington state. Both men were traveling together in a light blue 2004 Honda Civic hybrid when they were last heard from on June 7th, 2019. On June 8th their abandoned burned out car was found 8 miles west of Toppenish in a deserted, rural area of the reservation. The FBI has stated they believe the men are dead but they are officially listed as missing.
Josiah Hilderbrand is described as white male, age 25, with light brown wavy hair and blue eyes. He is 5’8” and 165 lbs. He has a neck tattoo. Jon Cleary is a white male, 47 years old, and 6’3” in height weighing 230 lbs. He has brown/gray hair and beard and brown eyes. He usually wears a baseball cap.
Remains found August 5th, 2020 near Toppenish may belong to the men. The FBI is handling the case as the men were found on tribal land. The families are offering $35,000 for information that can solve the murders. Even if the remains are those of the “Dead Heads” the crimes of their deaths remain unsolved.
Strangely enough Hilderbrand and Cleary died on the same day that a mass shooting occurred in White Swan where two men, Donovan Quinn Carter Cloud and James Dean Cloud, killed five people. The shooters have been convicted in that crime and some have speculated that both crimes are related. This mass shooting was the crime that inspired that reservation-wide curfew to be put into effect.
Elias Chief Culps, 25, was last seen in White Swan on Dec. 27, 2018 and has not been heard from since. In 2015 Elias was a witness in a court case about unreasonable searches and seizures and whose jurisdiction should be involved when fugitives are found on tribal land- the outcome of that case is unknown. There is little information available about Elias’ disappearance. Those with information are asked to call the Yakama Nation Police Department at 509-865-2933, case number 19-009167. He is described as a Native American male, 5’6”-5’7” in height and 150-170 lbs. He has brown hair and eyes and a tattoo on his neck.
Jose Francisco Canales a 43-year-old father of 7 children was last heard from on July 7, 2018 in Harrah, Washington where he resided with his wife of nineteen years. He was last seen at La Guadalupana (a store in Harrah) on July 6, 2018 where he cashed his paycheck. The next day, July 7th, he called his boss to report that he would not be coming into work that day. This was the last time anyone saw or heard from Canales. He is described as a Hispanic male, 5’7” or 5’8” in height and 145 lbs. with brown hair and eyes. He has a scar on his left hand about 1” in length and a tattoo of a heart on his right arm/shoulder area. He was last seen wearing along-sleeved t-shirt (possibly green), blue jeans, brown sneakers and a blue baseball cap. He has a receding hairline and some gray hairs in his beard. Canales may be driving a gray 1994 Ford Ranger single cab pickup truck with the Washington license plate number B53351T. There may be a green 2018 Polaris 450HO four-wheeler in the bed of the truck; it has the vehicle identification number (VIN) 4XASEA509JA252860. Canales's case remains unsolved.
Rolando Gabriel "Gabby" Gutierrez, of Mabton has been missing since Sept. 16, 2017. The 44-year-old was the oldest of six siblings and was close to his family. When his family last heard from him, Gutierrez was in Puerto Peñasco, also known as Rocky Point, a Mexican fishing and resort city on the Gulf of California. He was staying in the area and had weekly phone contact with his family. Gabby was planning to come home for his niece’s birthday in October, but he never made it. One of his sisters worried that Gabby was “wrapped up” in the drug trade. In November 2019, forensic scientists in the Mexican state of Sonora announced that they had recovered 52 bodies and skeletons from a mass grave near Puerto Peñasco. Gabby’s family told an Associated Press reporter that they thought there might be a chance his body was among them, but this is not known for certain. Rolando “Gabby” Gutierrez is described as either a Hispanic or a mixed race (Caucasian/ Hispanic) male who is 5’10” in height and weights 180-260 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes but he shaves his head. He also has a zodiac cancer symbol tattooed on his arm and has pierced nipples. There is currently a go fund me for Gabby’s family so one of his siblings can travel to Mexico to give their DNA for comparison. Mexican authorities are investigating this case.
Kristopher Fowler, 34, was last seen Oct. 12, 2016. Fowler, affectionately known as "Sherpa" and “Kris” was hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and had started at the border with Mexico with a goal of completing the 2,800-mile trek to the Canadian border. He was last seen in the White Pass area only a few hundred miles from his destination. Kris was last seen at a convenience store in very rural Yakima county. Kris is described as a white male, 6’2” and 165 lbs. He has blonde hair and beard and blue eyes. He is believed to be lost in the wilderness. His step mother still hopes the body can be recovered some day. Those with information should call the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office at 509-574-2500.
Joseph Eric Miranda Jr., 24, has been missing from Granger since May 26, 2016. Reports say Joseph went to his bedroom on May 26, 2016 around 10:30 pm after talking with his father. His mother went to check on him in the morning but he was nowhere to be found. She last saw him late on the evening of May 25, 2016 and initially thought he had gone on a walk never returned. It is unclear if Miranda and his wife also lived at the house with his parents or if he was only staying there. According to one source, Miranda left his wife a note that said he “wouldn’t be seeing her for a while.” Miranda had a bank card and a cellphone with him when he disappeared, but because the cellphone was a government issued phone (a burner phone maybe?) it cannot be pinged. His bank card was last used on May 25th to buy a soda at a gas station and it has never been used again. He left his keys and his car at his parent’s home. There has been some activity on Miranda’s social security card but it is unknown if the user is Miranda or an identity thief. Joseph’s favorite movie is a 2014 film called Wild, about a girl who hikes through the wilderness of the Pacific Crest trail. His family worries he embarked on a similar journey and either got lost of met with foul play. They ask that if Joseph is out there to please contact them so that they know he is alive and well.
Joseph is described as a Hispanic male, 5’7” or 5”8 and 180-195 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes. Miranda had long hair and a beard at the time of his disappearance and usually wore his hair long but occasionally cut it very short. He wears prescription eyeglasses with silver frames. He has a strawberry birthmark on his chest and a small mole on his upper lip. When last seen he was wearing multi colored swim trunks, a green long-sleeved shirt and superman flip flops. He often wears flip flops, his Rx glasses, and bandanas or hats on his head. If you have seen Miranda or have information please called the Granger PD at 509-854-2656.
Chad Nathan Stotz-Gomez, 36 of Union Gap, drifted between homeless camps at the time of his disappearance, but talked to his mother and other family members regularly. He was last seen on July 10th 2015. He has not been seen or heard from since. Some believe that this case is connected to the case of Cody Turner (details below). The same day Stotz-Gomez disappeared, there was shooting at a homeless camp between Yakima and Selah, Washington. The victim, a 36-year-old woman, was injured but the victim has not cooperated with law enforcement and no arrests have been made. Police found Stotz-Gomez's DNA at the shooting scene. Some have speculated that the shooting is connected to the November 2015 murder of Norma Emmerson, who was shot in the head outside East Selah, Washington. Some reports say Norma had information about a homicide committed by her ex-boyfriend, Raven Cutler. Cutler ultimately pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Cutler told Cody Turner's mother he'd seen Cody Turner (case below) and Stotz-Gomez together in downtown Yakima, but his information has not been verified. Other witnesses believe that the two men, Turner and Stotz-Gomez, knew each other casually and believe that their disappearances must be related.
In the past Stotz-Gomez has lived in New York and Montana and he may have traveled there. At the time of his disappearance, was required to check in weekly with the police. Stotz-Gomez is described as a Hispanic or mixed-race Hispanic/Caucasian male, 5’9” and 180-190 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes and usually wears a beard. He has the following tattoos: barbed wire on his upper left arm, a skull with wings on his right arm, the letters "SUR" on one hand, the number 13 on the other hand, and a small cholo face on his chest. If you have any information please contact the Yakima County Sheriff's Office 509-574-2550.
Cody Turner, 24, was last seen July 26, 2015, in Yakima leaving the home he shared with his father and grandparents. Cody had been gone that day with his dog Ariel but arrived at the home in the evening where he ate, showered, and picked up some cigarettes before leaving the house again. He had his cellphone on him but since July 28th, 2015 the phone has gone straight to voicemail. According to some sources Cody was homeless at the time of his disappearance but according to others he lived at his grandparent’s house with his father. Cody has a history of meth usage and his family believes he was using at the time of his disappearance. Despite his drug use, Cody’s family said he usually returned home every evening and talked to his family daily. He does not have a history of dropping out of sight or being out of touch with his family.
Cody is described as a white male 5'5 - 5'7, 150 - 170 pounds. He has sandy colored hair and green eyes. He keeps his hair very short and tidy. He sometimes wears facial hair (a goatee and mustache) which he keeps short. Turner's nickname is Cooter. He has two scars, one on his left wrist and one on his abdomen. His ears and tongue are pierced, but he had stopped wearing his earrings and tongue ring prior to his disappearance. Turner has the following tattoos: the name "Natilie" with flames and barbed wire on his right bicep, three skulls with swords going through them on his left bicep, and a tribal stamp on the inside of his upper left arm. Turner has previously fractured his left foot and he smokes cigarettes. His case may be connected to Chad- Stotz Gomez’s case which is why it is included in this piece, even though he has no connection to the reservation.
Justin Lee McConville has been missing from Toppenish since sometime in January 2015. He was 24 years old at the time and was last seen on the Yakama reservation, but often travels to Oregon and fishes along the Columbia River. Some sources say he is nomadic and had no permanent address but others say he lives in Toppenish. Justin is described as a Native American male with long brown hair which he wears in a pony tail and brown eyes. McConville has a half-sleeve tattoo of a Native American man, Chief Joseph, on his upper right arm. He also has a tattoo of a tribal fishing design on his left arm and a tattoo of a Native American design on his back. He is 6’0”-6’2” and weights 165 lbs. Yakama Tribal Police are investigating. They can be reached at 509-865-2933.
Anthony “Tony” Peters, also known as Anthony Colfax Peters, 56, was last seen in October 2014 at Legends Casino in Toppenish. According to his sister, Peters was homeless at the time, living with relatives or friends or elsewhere when necessary, but he regularly talked to his family and friends. According to his sister, Alfrieda, Tony like many homeless individuals had a complicated life. His temper sometimes got him into trouble, but eventually he always came around. His sister remembers him as a natural born artist who did powwow dancing, beadwork, and drawing for fun. He was also a good singer. In the past, he has been known to travel to other nearby reservations such as the Umatilla or Warm Springs. He has also been known to travel to Seattle. He would drop out of sight from time to time, but never for more than a few weeks.
Tony is described as a Native American male with black hair and brown eyes. Peter’s nickname is Tony, and he may use the name Anthony Colfax Peters. He has an overlapped front tooth and one front tooth is missing. He is 5’6” and his weight fluctuates regularly. His missing person case remains open with the Yakama Nation Police Department, number 15-006132.
Roland Elton Woodall Sconawah a Yakama by birth was last seen in either Lyle or Dallesport Washington in November, 2013. Both communities lie on the Columbia river in Klickitat county in what was once the land of the Yakama people. Tribal members have fishing rights in the area even though it is not technically on the reservation. This is where Roland was last seen. The 23-year-old was somewhat transient. He went missing under unclear circumstances. Roland is described as a Native American male with brown eyes and black hair. He stands at 5'6 - 5'8, and weighs 140 - 160 pounds. He is sometimes referred to as Roland Sconawah Sam. Klickitat county sheriff’s office 509-773-4545, is investigating.
Ira Kennedy Yallup Sr. was last seen at the Lone Pine fishing site near The Dalles, OR. in May 2010. His family has offered a $1,000 reward for information about his whereabouts. He is a Native male in his 50s with black hair. No other vital statistics are available and he does not even have a Charley Project page. Yakama tribal police are investigating.
Francisco Javier Mendoza was 27 years old when he was last seen in the early morning hours of June 8th 1994 leaving a 7-11 convenience store in Toppenish. Francisco was with two friends at the time. Later that morning, the three friends were outside of Toppenish when their car broke down. Francisco apparently went walking in the direction of town in order to get help and vanished into the night. He has never been seen again. Few details are available and his friends’ story is considered suspicious. Francisco is described as a Hispanic male, 5’5” in height weighing 160 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes. Mendoza may have a mustache, beard or a goatee. Some agencies may spell his first name "Franciso." He was wearing a white tank top, shorts and sneakers when he was last seen. Toppenish police are investigating, 509-865-4355.
Lawrence Jay "Larry" Riegel, 57 of Yakima worked as a carpenter and contract pilot before breaking four vertebrae, and injury that left him disabled. Right before going missing Larry had a surgery on his neck and some sources claim he was in a neck brace. Unable to work, Riegel was collecting disability. The last contact anyone had with Larry took place on Christmas day, 2009. He contacted several relatives and friends including a call to his mother to thank her for some clothes she bought him for the holiday. He was supposed to join his family in Yakima for a belated Christmas dinner on Dec. 26, 2009, but he never showed up or called. Riegel’s family described him as a “chatty Cathy” who talked to just about anyone and had daily phone contact with his friends and family. Riegel’s last phone call took place at approximately 5:30 pm on Christmas day. It is believed that the call was made to Riegel’s tenants who rented a farm from him in Union Gap, a town on the reservation. His tenants owed him $3000 in back rent.
Riegel lived with his girlfriend, Ladena Mann before he went missing. Mann claimed that the couple argued on Christmas day and Riegel left the home presumably to go see his tenants. She also claimed that Riegel assaulted her either on Christmas day or on January 4th before disappearing. When Mann tried to report this assault weeks later, she was unable because she had no injuries or proof of violence. Mann used Riegel’s money and EBT card after he disappeared as well as applied for her own EBT card claiming she still lived with Larry. Mann was charged with welfare fraud and perjury, but charges were dropped when she paid back the money and entered a diversion program. In one media interview she claimed that Larry is still alive and that he has “contacted several people” since going missing. She thinks Larry is residing in Idaho or Montana and has accused his family of knowing where he is. Ladena Mann is a person of interest in Larry’s disappearance as are his tenants, the last known people to have spoken to him. Riegel’s family is offering a $25,000 for information in the homicide investigation that leads to his remains. They have billboards all over the Yakima valley asking for information. Larry’s mother, aged 90, still drives around rural areas searching for his body.
Riegel is described as a white male with gray hair, a gray mustache, and hazel eyes. He is 6’2” and weights 200 lbs. He has surgical scars on his left knee and a prominent vertical scar on his neck from recent surgery to fix four broken vertebrae. He often wears eyeglasses and he has a limp in his left leg. He is also an alcoholic who frequented neighborhood bars. Yakima Police Department Yakima Police Department (509-576-6573) is investigating.
Donnie Sampson, 71, a well-known religious leader, had been serving for eight years on the Tribal Council’s Code of Ethics Committee when he disappeared in the fall of 1994 while hunting elk about 45 miles west of White Swan, near Mt. Adams. Donnie had a heart problem and had been prescribed nitroglycerin as a result. Right before his disappearance, he told his daughter that he (and the ethics committee) “was getting into something that’s going to make everybody mad.” He even went so far to tell her that he would be “making enemies” and that she and the community would hear about his findings soon enough. He had been investigating rumors of corruption in the tribal council and the housing authority before he went missing, but other committee members refused to elaborate on the matter.
Donnie’s truck was found Oct. 30, 1994, in the foothills of Mount Adams by volunteer searchers, but searchers found no trace of Sampson. His nitroglycerin, lunch, clothing and three rifles were found in his truck. A fourth rifle he left home with disappeared with him. Donnie’s children say tribal police has done little to investigate the disappearance, which they believe is a result of foul play. For example, his children were never interviewed and his truck was found by volunteers, not official search and rescue. Tribal authorities believe that the elderly Sampson simply got lost while hunting. There are no photos or description of Donnie Sampson available. He does not even have a Charley Project page. Tribal police are investigating.
Roland Jack Spencer III disappeared in late May 1984. He was 3 years old when last seen in the area of Knight Lane and Campbell Road in Wapato, although some sources say he was last seen in Toppenish. Roland is presumed to have been abducted by a non-family member, when he was in the yard. Curiously, Roland’s mother died under suspicious circumstances several years earlier (her case is featured in my previous write up). After her death Roland moved in with his great-aunt. Roland is described as a 3-year-old Native American male, with black hair and brown eyes. Roland has a scar on his abdomen. His nickname is Do-Boy and he may go by his middle name, Jack. Roland has some severe medical issues and disabilities. One website explains that Roland experienced brain damage in the womb which lead to his medical issues. Despite his hardships, he was a happy child who loved playing with cars. He is classified as mentally disabled, hard of hearing, and suffers from epilepsy. He takes medication to control his condition and may fall into a coma without it. He can only walk a few steps at a time and has very limited vocabulary and speaking skills. He was last seen wearing corduroy pants, a long sleeved red and white shirt, and tan boots. His was declared legally dead in 2000. Yakama tribal police are investigating, (509) 865-2933.
Murdered
Darryl Keith Celestine of Zillah, was murdered Sept. 25, 1988, in Wapato. He was found strangled outside his home. Darryl, a Yakama, was only 22 years old at the time. His murder is unsolved. Very little information is available.
What happened to these men? Why are so many people missing from such a sparsely populated area?
Sources
These sources are a good place to start.
https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/loved-ones-of-missing-and-murdered-men-and-boys-also-wait-for-answers/article_99d6a596-befe-5860-aa5d-a8fef822725f.html
https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/lower_valley/one-year-later-white-swan-quintuple-homicide-suspects-awaiting-trial-law-enforcement-targeting-crime-in/article_4ed98a29-a273-573c-8af1-031fdec6d248.html
https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/they-need-closure-families-of-men-who-went-missing-in-yakima-county-ask-for-publics/article_11358e29-b133-5458-9f13-acf4face7abe.html
The Charley Project and NAMUS
If you are interested in this issue as a whole, I suggest this podcast by Canadian journalist Connie Walker who explains and dives deeply into the issues discussed in the piece. You can listen to the podcast Missing and Murdered here: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/findingcleo/missing-murdered-who-killed-alberta-williams-1.4556030#:~:text=Sparked%20by%20a%20chilling%20tip,in%20British%20Columbia%20in%201989.
If you are interested in the cases of other missing Native Americans, my write ups on the Teekah Lewis and Bryce Herda cases can be found here on my reddit profile. https://www.reddit.com/useQuirky-Motor

EXTENSIVE write up on Missing and Murdered Indigenous women- Is there a serial killer on the Yakama Reservation?

Missing and Murdered Indigenous women
If you have spent any time reading about true crime, you probably know that American Indian/ Native American women go missing from the United States and Canada at alarming rates. On some reservations, women experience violence and are victims of homicide at 10x the rate of women in other communities. It is a complex issue with prejudice and jurisdictional issues playing major roles. If you want to know more about the root of these issues, I suggest Missing and Murdered” podcast by Indigenous Canadian journalist Connie Walker, who explains the issues much better than I ever could; that podcast is linked below. Today, I want to highlight the stories of some of these women, specifically those missing from the Yakama community.
Background
Washington state is home to the fifth largest Indian reservation in the United States, the Yakama reservation, which is home to the Klickitat, Palus, Wallawalla, Wenatchi, Whishram, Wanapum, and Yakama people. According to the US Census Bureau, only the Osage, Puyallup (also in Washington state), Navajo, and Choctaw reservations are more populous. The Yakama reservation is located in South Central Washington state, just south of the city of Yakima. Of the 31,000 people who live on the reservation, 11,000 are enrolled tribal members. Most people who live on the reservation claim Hispanic/Latino, white, or mixed-race ancestry, but Hispanic is by far the most common ethnic group. There are also small Filipino, Japanese, and Korean communities nearby. The Yakama reservation is located just south of the town of Yakima, Washington, a large farming community of 100,000 people. Apples, cherries, peaches, pears, and hops are all grown in the dry surrounding region. Harvest time brings thousands of migrant workers to the area, so the population is always in flux.
Outside of Yakima is the town of Union Gap (Pop. 8000), which is partially on the reservation, and partially off it. There are two other proper towns on reservation, Toppenish (pop. 8000) and Wapato (pop. 5000). Other small communities such as Satus, Harrah, White Swan, and Granger all boast several hundred residents each. All in all, the Yakama nation consists of 2,200 square miles of sprawling, rural land stretching from south central Washington nearly to the Oregon border. But from this unassuming patch of high desert and grassland, more than 30 Native women have gone missing/were murdered. If we add Native men to the equation, the number jumps to nearly 50 unsolved disappearances, deaths, and murders. If we add the deaths and disappearances of non-native people missing from the reservation, the number grows yet again. Although the land is vast, the tribal population is small. From my estimates over .5% of native people on the reservation are missing or murdered. Like many tribal communities, unemployment and poverty is common, appropriate housing is scare, and according to the tribal council "disregard for the rule of law and general civil unrest" as well as gun violence and substance abuse is common. In 2019 a youth curfew was instated after a particularly bad shooting.
According to the Washington State Patrol, the Yakama nation has the highest percentage of missing people of any Native community in the state, even though they are not the most populous. The FBI created a task force in 2009 to investigate the possibility of serial killer among the Yakama, but the investigation determined that a serial killer was unlikely, but not impossible. This was because the causes of death were so different from victim to victim. The investigation did close two cases on the reservation after DNA on both women linked them to a man serving life in an Oregon prison, but the man is not believed to be responsible for any other crimes in the inquiry. Whether a serial killer is loose on tribal land or not, this issue is complex and long standing and demonstrates how much substance abuse, domestic violence, and random crime affect the Native communities in this county at 10x the rate of other communities. Some progress has been made such as state bill 2951 which allows Washington state authorities to track cases and help investigate and search for missing individuals on tribal land. Because tribal lands are usually under federal jurisdiction, state authorities are not able to help, despite being more familiar with the area than the FBI. This is only one small step in the right direction and although awareness is growing, the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous people will not simply go away. The mystery of vanishing people still stands.
Many people have heard of this epidemic, but few know the names of the victims; today it is time to change that. Below are the profiles of 35 women who are missing, murdered, or who have suffered mysterious deaths. For some of the women very little information is available. The list below is not necessarily complete. If you know of other unsolved cases let me know in the comments below.
Quick guide:
Yakima- large town near, but not on, the reservation
Yakama- the tribe and people group
NOTE: all cases organized most to least recent and are broken down into missing, murdered, and mysterious categories
Missing
Tiana Cloud went missing from Yakima on April 7th, 2018. She was 17 years old at the time. She may be in local area, and she may have been located. She is a Native female, 5'4 ft, 162 lbs., brown eyes and brown hair. She has large dimples. Tiana was last seen Yakima WA. Very little information is available. Yakima police are investigating.
Freda Knowsgun or Knowshisgun has been missing since October 18th, 2016. Freda was from Montana and was registered with the Crow Agency. In the months before her disappearance her family reported that she was acting strangely and began drifting around the Northwest and spending time in southern Washington state. Freda was still close to her aunt and talked to her children sometimes, but was distancing herself from the rest of her family. Freda was last known to be at a customer service desk at a Walmart in Kennewick, Washington. Freda used her cell phone to call a friend to ask for money. She wanted to travel back home to Montana to spend Halloween with her children. Freda’s friend sent her the money but the money was never picked up. When she called Freda 15 minutes later, Freda’s cell phone was disconnected and no one has heard from her since. She did not return to Montana for Halloween or for her aunt’s funeral in November and she was reported missing. Freda’s family believes that she was abusing drugs at the time of her disappearance and they believe that Freda’s new friends in the drug scene may be involved with her disappearance. Law enforcement has reported that Freda’s new friends have not cooperated with the investigation into her disappearance. Freda may have been seen in Billings, Montana in December 2016 and she may be traveling with a black male named Mike. Freda is reported to be a 34-year-old Native American female with dark brown hair that is waist length which she wears in a ponytail or high bun. She has brown eyes, a scar on her right elbow, weights 160 lbs. and stands 5’5” in height. She has the following tattoos: the names "Lyrical", "Trinity" and "Mason" on her back between her shoulder blades, the cartoon character Mickey Mouse with a basketball on her right calf, and a flower on her right shoulder. She may use the last name "KnowsHisGun" and many accounts refer to her by that name. Her case is being investigated by Crow Agency Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Rosalita Faye Longee disappeared from her grandmother’s home in Wapato, Washington on June 30th, 2015 at 10 pm. Rosalita who went by Rose was 18 years old at the time. She is an enrolled member of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes in Montana but had lived with her grandmother on the Yakama reservation since age 2. Rose visited her grandmother on the night of June 30th asking to stay with her but her grandmother refused as Rose was high on drugs at the time, and she had a rule that Rose could only live there when she wasn’t using. Rose may have been with friends at the time. Rose had struggled with addiction for years and had been in and out of rehab centers since age 16. This was the last time Rose was ever seen alive. Rosalita is described as a Native American female, 5’6”- 5’8” in height and about 130-140 lbs. She has black hair, brown eyes, pierced ears and lip, and scars on both wrists and both her chest. At the time of her disappearance she enjoyed taking photos and posting them on her Facebook page. Yakama Nation tribal police are investigating.
Roberta Jean Raines, 19 was last seen in Toppenish on July 10th, 2001. Roberta was with a man named Jose Merced Zamora at that time. In 2002, this man killed a teenage boy and fled the county going to Mexico. Roberta was apparently with him at the time. It was around this time that Roberta’s family realized they had not seen her in a while and they reported her missing. Jose was arrested in 2007 in Idaho and taken it custody for the murder of the boy. Jose Merced Zamora told the authorities that the last time he saw Roberta she was in Mexico and that they parted ways. Authorities do not believe this story. Roberta is described as Native American female, 5’2”-5’3” in height and 120 lbs. She has very arched eyebrows. Toppenish Police are investigating.
Karen Louise Johnley, sometimes referred to as Karen Johnley-Wallahee, was reported missing November 7th or 8th, 1987 by her cousin. She was last seen by a friend at the Lazy R Tavern in Harrah on the Yakama reservation. Karen’s cousin describes Karen as a 29-year-old female, five feet tall and 100 lbs. She was last seen wearing pink barrettes in her hair, a pink tee shirt, a Levi’s brand denim jacket, and white tennis shoes. She had long black hair and brown eyes. Her cousin expressed worried about the person Karen was last seen with. No pictures are available of Karen and she does not even have a Charley Project page. Tribal police are investigating. She remains a missing person.
Daisy Mae Tallman or Daisy Mae Heath age 29, was reported missing on October 29th, 1987. When her family was questioned it came to light that no one had seen Daisy since the end of August, 1987. Daisy’s sister remembers her as very independent, often leaving the reservation to visit friends and family on a different reservation in Warm Springs, Oregon, or leaving the area to go fishing. Daisy was a high school basketball player and was the youngest of 6 sisters who were all raised by their maternal grandparents. At the time of her disappearance, Daisy was staying with relatives in either Toppenish or White Swan. A year after she disappeared a set of keys and a backpack believed to be Tallman’s/Heath’s were found in a closed area of a reservation called Soda Springs. 7 years after her disappearance she was declared legally dead. One source mentions that one of Daisy’s sisters was murdered before her disappearance but I could find no corroborating source. Daisy is described as a Native American female aged 29 with black hair that extended down her back and brown eyes. She was 5’5’ and weighted 185 lbs. She also has given birth in the past. No pictures are available of Daisy and she does not even have a Charley Project page. The FBI is investigating. She remains a missing person.
Janice Marie Hannigan a sophomore at White Swan high school was the oldest of 7 children. In 1971 Janice’s parents had recently separated and Janice was living with her father in Harrah, Washington but visited her mother and younger siblings often. Janice was nominated to be Queen of the Veteran’s day parade in November 1971 and the newspaper even ran an article about her and the other nominated girls. According to her interview in the paper, Janice enjoyed beadwork, cooking, and watching football. A few weeks later on December 21st Janice was admitted to the hospital for the treatment of contusions on her head and torso. On December 24th she was released from the hospital in stable condition. The cause of Janice’s injuries, as well as the location she was treated at is unknown. Janice never made it home from the hospital; this was the last time anyone ever saw Janice alive.
Strangely, this was not the first time Janice had been reported missing. Janice may have been reported missing in February or March of 1971, although she was determined to be visiting relatives in Idaho with her father at that time. Because of this some agencies report that Janice went missing March 1st 1971 but that is not accurate.
Some agencies report that Janice is a possible runaway as she was upset about her parent’s separation, although Janice had never runaway before. One Law Enforcement office reports that Janice’s father is a person of interest in her case, but Janice’s sister Traci Clark denies this notion and says it is “not possible.” Traci was only 8 years old the last time she saw Janice, but she still looks for her big sister any chance she gets.
Murdered
Angela Marie Heath of Toppenish, aged 41 died on April 5th, 2019. Her death is an unsolved hit and run. Very little information is available. Washington state patrol is investigating. She may (key word may) be related to Daisy Tallman-Health located above.
Rosenda Strong a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Oregon, was last seen on October 2nd, 2018 climbing into an acquaintance’s car, reportedly an older Nissan, heading to Legends Casino in Toppenish. Legends is an alcohol-free resort and Casino on the reservation popular with locals and tourists alike. Rosenda never returned from the Casino and sadly her body was found in a discarded refrigerator nine months after she was last seen in July 2019. Her death was ruled a homicide but no other details have been released. Rosenda’s sister said that at first tribal police did not take the disappearance seriously as Rosenda had past problems with drugs and they believed she would come home soon. Rosenda’s sister, Cissy Reyes nee Strong, believes that the murderers are the fellow tribespeople Rosenda was last with and complains that she still sees them “walking the reservation free” and refusing to talk. Cissy remembers her sister for her big, loud laugh and she hopes that someday Rosenda will get justice. The FBI is investigating.
Jedidah Moreno was last seen alive in September, 2018 by her family in the city of Yakima, which is not on tribal land. The 30-year-old was reported missing in late November 2018. Her body was found in early December and she had been dead at least a few days. She had died from a gunshot wound in a rural part of the reservation that was closed to non-tribal members. One report (a blog) claims that Jedidah was a member of the Yakama nation but no other sources state this, so take this information with a grain of salt. Her case remains unsolved. City of Yakima police and the FBI are investigating. Little information is available.
Linda Dave 39 of White Swan, was last seen alive in late 2016 or early 2017. On February 15th 2017, a woman was found dead under a bridge in Toppenish. It was determined that the woman died from a gunshot wound to the stomach and had been dead approximately six weeks. The woman was identified via DNA as Linda Dave. Linda was a mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with family, cooking, and dancing. She is the niece of Janice Hannigan, the first woman detailed in this piece. One local funeral home called Heggie’s has a website where people can share condolences to the family or stories about the deceased. In a cruel twist of fate one of the messages on Linda’s page is from murder victim Rosenda Strong. The FBI is investigating Dave’s case.
Minnie Andy was a 31-year-old Yakama woman who enjoyed fishing and swimming. Minnie was found beaten and close to death near 70 Egan Road in Wapato, Washington on July 9th, 2017. She had been badly assaulted earlier that morning and she tragically succumbed to her injuries at Astria Regional Medical Center in Yakima several hours later. Her cause of death was blunt force trauma. Christopher Lagmay was indicted for her murder shortly thereafter but he would be released from jail in 2019 without prejudice, meaning if new evidence arises, he could be re-tried. Her murder is still unsolved.
Destiny Lloyd, aged 23 disappeared on Christmas day 2017 from her home in Wapato. Her body was found in Harrah, Washington four days later. Initially, it looked like Destiny had died after slipping and falling on the concrete, causing a head wound but a full autopsy would reveal that her death was a homicide and that she died from blunt force trauma. Destiny worked at Legends Casino as a childcare worker. Her co workers remember her fondly and hope her case will be solved. The FBI is investigating.
Naoma George mother of six from Wapato, Washington was found dead in 2013 from trauma to her abdomen. Her death was ruled a homicide. Naoma was a traditional Yakama who did bead work and gathered traditional plants to keep the Yakama culture alive. Naoma was laid to rest in a traditional ceremony at the Longhouse surrounded by friends and family. Her case is unsolved and little information is available. Yakama Nation tribal police and the FBI are investigating.
Barbara Celestine aged 44 was a tribal member who lived in Wapato, Washington. She was found dead of blunt force trauma outside a housing project in town in 2013. Her death was ruled a homicide. The Yakama Nation police and the FBI are investigating the murder. Very little information is available.
Skeletal remains found in late 2008 in a remote part of the Yakama Reservation are believed to be those of a murder victim. The Doe was unknown until the FBI Seattle office mentioned the remains in early May 2009, when announcing the results of the FBI's approximately two-year-long analysis of reservation deaths which was spurred on by a March 2006 meeting with then-United States Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Until that point the fact that a doe was found was not public knowledge. The bones were found in a remote area near the backpack of missing person Daisy Mae Heath (Tallman). In early May 2009, Special Agents were awaiting mitochondrial DNA test results on those remains, which they said then might be those of Daisy Mae Tallman/Heath. The tests were inconclusive and there was insufficient evidence to conclude that the bones belonged to Daisy. The FBI has not released further information on the remains. This Jane Doe is on no public databases (NAMUS, Doe Project) as far as I can tell. The FBI is investigating.
The triple homicide of Charmaine Sanchey, 47, Toni Marie Green, 43, and Steve Alvarado, 52 is still unsolved. Their beaten and stabbed bodies were found in a small trailer outside Toppenish on Jan. 16, 2003 by their landlord who came over to collect their rent check. He found the women dead in the bedroom and Steve dead in the main living area. The trailer was on the reservation but it is unclear which victims (if any) were tribal members. Authorities say that they have few leads and few suspects. Later, Charmaine Sanchey’s brother, Arthur Joseph Sanchey, was the primary suspect, but was acquitted of charges in July 2004. The brutal triple homicide is still a mystery.
Sandra Lee Smiscon did not die on the reservation but I believe her case deserves a spot in this piece. In the year 2003, Sandra was a 45-year-old mother of 3 children who split her time between Wapato and Seattle. After high school, Sandra got a job in a nursing home and mothered three children. After her personal relationships fell apart Sandra became lost and her children were placed in the custody of their fathers and other family members. She often traveled to Seattle and did odd jobs but was basically drifting around. According to her brother Walter, Sandra was a “party animal” who loved having a good time but sometimes let the drinking get the better of her. Despite her flaws he remembers his sister as a somewhat shy individual with a huge, bright smile who taught her younger daughter the art of traditional dance. Sandra traveled home regularly for family events and holidays but never stayed for long.
One day Sandra and her companions were sleeping near 4th and Yesler streets in Seattle when a man, angered by nearby fireworks shot into the homeless camp aimlessly, injuring a few people and killing Sandra. Her 2003 murder is still unsolved. Sandra’s name is part of the Fallen Leaves memorial, a place of remembrance for deceased homeless individuals as a way to give them dignity and a place to be remembered. Her case is still unsolved. The suspect is described as young man in his 20-30s with a dark complexion but of unknown race. Seattle police department is investigating.
Shari Dee Sampson Elwell age 30, had not been seen for weeks when her battered and sexually mutilated body was found in a remote area by hunters near White Swan. Her body was found during February 1992 in the middle of a blizzard. She had been beaten, mutilated, and strangled. Little has been done to solve her case and very little information is available.
Skeletal unidentified Native woman believed to be in her late 20s or early 30s were found on Feb. 16, 1988, near Parker Dam in Union Gap. Her cause of death has not been determined but her case has been ruled a homicide. She had been dead from 2-10 months. She is described as a Native female, 25-40 years old with dark brown hair that had been bleached light brown in the front. She was wearing lavender colored pants, a long sleeve shirt with a Mexican label, and brown bowling shoes, one with a black sole and one with a white sole. She was slight and short 4’11” to 5’1”. She is not Daisy Tallman/Heath or Karen Johnley. Despite her heritage she is NOT believed to be Yakama; she may be from Mexico and perhaps a migrant worker as her clothing had Mexican labels.
JoAnne Betty (Wyman) John the 44-year-old mother of eleven children, was reported missing on August 1st, 1988. A partial skeleton was a discovered in February 1991 which was determined to be John’s. Her cause of death was ruled “homicidal violence.” Little information is available in her case. The FBI are investigating.
Rozelia Lou (Tulee) Sohappy, 31, of Brownstown was last seen alive New Year’s Eve of 1988. Her partially clothed body was found March 13, 1989, in a remote ravine along the south slope of Ahtanum Ridge north of Brownstown. She was identified through dental records, and an autopsy concluded she had been strangled. Very little information is available.
Jenece Marie Wilson was 20 years old in August 1987. The young woman who lived in Toppenish, when to a party one night and then left the next morning to hitch hike to her boyfriend’s place in Sunnyside, Washington but she never made it. On August 9th a farmer found the body of a woman in his orchard which was so severely beaten it was hard to establish her identity. Dental records confirmed that the body belonged to Jenece and she had died from a blow to the head. In 2009, twenty-two years later DNA evidence was run through the system and there was a hit. The DNA matched an Oregon convict, Samuel Posada. Samuel had attended the same high school as Jenece but the two did not appear to know each other. He was arrested and charged with murder and rape. Strangely, Posada waived his right to jury trial but was acquitted of all charges by the judge in his 2011 trial. Jenece’s case has been cold ever since.
Babette Crystall Greene was 26 years old and lived in the town of Toppenish but was last seen in Yakima, Washington in October 1986. A member of the Warm Springs tribe in Oregon, her skeletal remains were found during the summer of 1987 off North Track Road near Wapato, Washington. Her cause of death is listed as “homicidal violence.” Very little information is available.
Clydell Alice Sampson age 25 of Klickitat had not been seen alive since sometime in 1984 when her skeleton was found by hunters near Hambre Butte, south of Granger, Washington in December, 1986. Her death was ruled a homicide and she died from a gunshot wound. Very little information is available; there are no pictures available of Clydell.
Mavis Josephine McKay was a member of the Confederated tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Oregon. She was 33 years old when she was found murdered in an irrigation ditch on August 13th, 1957 in Satus, a very isolated area of the reservation. Because her case is so old, very little information is available.
Mysterious deaths
Echo Kay Littlewolf was 31 years old when she was last seen alive. Echo is described as a tomboy who loved camping, animals, and being outside. Echo was homeless at the time of her disappearance and lived in a tent on the reservation but contacted relatives often, at least twice a week. She would pop into her parents’ or grandparents’ house to shower and do odd jobs for money for friends and relatives but always returned to her nomadic lifestyle. On August 15th, 2017 Littlewolf’s grandmother had not heard from her in a week and contacted Echo’s mother, Jeanette Osborne, who drove to her daughter’s campsite. As soon as she smelled decomposition, she called tribal authorities who found the body of Echo Kay Littlewolf. Her body was badly degraded due to the hot weather. Her death was ruled “natural causes” and Echo was cremated. Jeanette believes little investigation was done because Echo had used drugs in the past. According to Jeanette, her daughter’s body looked like she had been standing and then fell over after being hit with an object, nevertheless an autopsy was never ordered by authorities. Echo’s family now wishes she was buried and an autopsy could have been performed. Her suspicious death has never been solved.
Angela Babette Billy, 41, of Pendleton, Oregon was an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation. She also is known as Angela Shippentower and Babette Shippentower. According to the one article I could find Angela who went by “Babette” was a victim of domestic violence. Right before she went missing Babette confided to family members that her boyfriend was abusing her. Right after that her boyfriend left her to be with a woman he had been seeing on the side. Babette’s body was found in late May 2013 in the Umatilla River near Mission, Oregon. She had been missing for over a week. She was found by two people on horseback while they were conducting a private search for her. The area was accessible only by foot, horse or four-wheelers, from one side of the river. The area in which she was found was behind the home of her boyfriend’s new romantic interest. This woman, who remains unknown to the public, also had a reputation for drugs and violent behavior. Billy’s cause of death was drowning and while her death has not been ruled a homicide it is considered “suspicious” and not simply an accident. According to family members police did not take her disappearance very seriously at first- a mistake that may have cost Babette her life.
Alice Ida Looney, 38 of Toppenish was reported missing after she was last seen in Wapato in the early morning hours around Aug. 16 or 17, 2004. A hunter found her body Nov. 30, 2005, wedged under a tree on a small island in Satus Creek, about 12 miles southeast of Toppenish. Looney had family on the Cowlitz and Puyallup reservations. The FBI lists the cause of her death as inconclusive. High school and college athlete Rosy Fish, a distance relative of Looney’s, ran four races at a state track tournament (and won 3). Each race was dedicated to a missing or murdered female native relative of Fish’s, which shows the breadth of this issue. Fish’s actions have spurred other native athletes to do similar tributes. Looney’s death is still unsolved. Looney’s family also says they were never interviewed by law enforcement.
Teresa R. Stahi age 25. July 27th 1987 marks the day Teresa Stahi’s body was found drowned in a canal. Her clothed body was pulled from a fish screen in a diversion canal off Toppenish Creek south of Granger. An autopsy concluded she drowned and had been in the water less than 12 hours. The Yakima County Sheriff’s Office said it ruled out foul play. However, an FBI memo listed Stahi’s case as a “mysterious death matter.” Law enforcement now says her death is “inconclusive.” Very little information is available.
Sara Dee Winnier age 24 had recently moved back to the reservation after living in California. She was found at 3:30 a.m. July 22, 1985, sitting upright in the driver’s seat of a burning car off McDonald Road about half a mile from U.S. Highway 97. Her body was badly burned and the coroner used dental records to identify her. Winnier lived in a remote part of the reservation and worked at the Save More Grocery in Wapato. Her death is suspicious and unsolved. Little information is available.
Celestine Spencer, 21 sometimes called Celestine Yallup, of Wapato had been missing two weeks when her body was found at the bottom of a gully in a field off McCullough Road along the north slope of Ahtanum Ridge. She was found Nov. 11, 1982, at the bottom of a hill near a field. Her death while somewhat suspicious was determined to be hypothermia was deemed a probable accident. Celestine’s aunt was awarded custody of her son, Roland, who had some disabilities and various medical problems. Tragically, less than two years later Roland (age 3) disappeared in a child abduction in Wapato and has not been seen since. His Charley Project page is here- http://charleyproject.org/case/roland-jack-spencer-iii.
Lesora Yvette Eli was only 19 years old when a farmer found her fully clothed body along Parton Road near Toppenish on Feb. 2, 1982. She was face down in a drainage ditch. While the County Coroner’s Office listed the death as accidental drowning, FBI investigators claim it is a possible homicide. Her death has never been solved and very little information is available.
Sheila Pearl Lewis, a 33-year-old social worker who worked at DSHS in Yakima was found dead in August of 1980 near Parker Dam in Union Gap. An autopsy showed that she died of massive internal injuries most likely from being hit by a large car or truck. Even though her death is most likely a hit and run, it is classified as suspicious rather than a homicide. Sheila lived on the reservation. Very little information is available in her case.
What happened to these people? Is there a serial killer on the loose? Or simply an epidemic of violence towards women? Hopefully, these cases can one day be solved.
I have been thinking of writing up the stories of missing men and boys on the reservation, if you would be interested in a write up on that let me know in the comments below.
If you are interested in this issue as a whole, I suggest this podcast by Canadian journalist Connie Walker who explains and dives deeply into the issues discussed in the piece. https://www.cbc.ca/radio/findingcleo/missing-murdered-who-killed-alberta-williams-1.4556030#:~:text=Sparked%20by%20a%20chilling%20tip,in%20British%20Columbia%20in%201989.
If you are interested in the cases of other missing Native Americans, my write ups on the Teekah Lewis and Bryce Herda cases can be found here on my reddit profile. https://www.reddit.com/useQuirky-Motor
Special thanks to these sources:
https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/murdered-missing-and-mysterious-deaths-of-native-girls-and-women-on-and-around-the-yakama/article_46068a45-4f5f-5f8e-b37d-198fd98ac5a5.html
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/we-have-so-many-missing-people-coroner-tests-remains-found-on-yakima-river-island-as-families-wait-hope/
https://kimatv.com/news/local/over-one-third-of-missing-indigenous-women-in-wa-disappeared-from-yakima-county-wsp-says
http://lostandmissinginindiancountry.com/Newsletters/July2019.pdf
https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/seattle/press-releases/2009/se050609-1.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakama_Indian_Reservation
http://www.yakamanation-nsn.gov/
https://www.thesciencehippy.com/health/mmiw-the-women-she-represents
http://charleyproject.org/

In The House #Gaming Night! An Option to Your Stay-At-Home Blues!

When the Last Tree is Cut Down and the Last River Poisoned, Only Then Will the White Men Realize They Cannot Eat Money

When I was nineteen I developed a severe case of wanderlust and left home without a destination, carrying little more than a beat up old JanSport backpack, a bag of jasmine rice, a camp stove, a copy of Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac, and my sense of adventure. In the five years since I’ve developed into an experienced tramp and travelled through every U.S. state except Alaska and Hawaii, mostly for free via hitchhiking, freight hopping, trainsurfing, and plain old hoofing it. As you might imagine, I’ve had all sorts of adventures; some awe inspiring and life affirming, others miserable and disappointing, and a few downright frightening. I’ve tangled with violent ex-con hobos, macho railyard bulls with something to prove, deranged homeless people, knife wielding junkies, and bored security guards. I’ve been robbed (of the fourteen dollars I was carrying at the time), beaten, tasered, chased by dogs, stalked by mountain lions, and run out of town by angry locals. None of these experiences can hold a candle to the terrifying encounter I had last night. Not even close. I still have no idea what it was. If anyone has any clue as to what this thing was, please leave the info in the comments because I’m completely lost, and I have a feeling that whatever is happening to me is far from over.
I’d been hitching through the deep south for the last few days - Georgia, Alabama, and finally Mississippi - trying, unsuccessfully, to find some temporary work as a farm hand since my cash was almost dry. I eventually got frustrated and decided to head for a place in Texas where I’d had better luck in the past. I hitched a ride to a tiny railroad station in middle-of-nowhere, Mississippi where I knew freight trains usually stopped to change crews, and found a place to hide behind a large rock a couple hundred feet from the station. It was an extremely humid night, and I sat in my filthy clothes, stale with sweat, sipping a warm Miller High Life and listening to the night songs of the frogs and crickets. The moon above was heading towards full, providing plenty of light which I had learned was a blessing and a curse; making it both easier to hop a train, and easier to get caught.
I waited there for a couple of hours. Two passenger trains passed but I let them go; I was extremely exhausted and didn’t feel like trainsurfing (clinging to the outside of a fast moving train, for the uninitiated). Finally I saw what I had been waiting for; a big slow freight train which lumbered to a halt at the station for a crew change. I waited fifteen minutes and when the train started moving again I dashed from my hiding spot to try and jump aboard. Usually the freight cars are locked up tight and you have to jump up and ride the connectors in between cars, a dangerous and uncomfortable endeavor, or lay down on a flat car and hope for the best; but on this particular night I spotted a large red box car with its sliding door slightly ajar, and I made a beeline for it. I tossed my bag in first, then grabbed the handle next to the door and hoisted myself up.
Inside the boxcar was empty and dark, the moon and the occasional trackside lamp shining through the open door providing the only illumination. It was hot and stuffy and the air smelled stale, but it was much better than walking or trying to ride on the outside of the train. I sat down with my back against the front wall of the car with my pack beside me, settled in, and closed my eyes for some much needed rest. Here’s where things started getting weird.
About fifteen minutes into the trip I heard the distinct noise of someone clearing their throat over the clatter of the tracks. It came from inside the freight car, which I was sure had been empty when I boarded the train. My heart skipped a beat, my body tensed up, and I snapped out of my half-sleep searching for the source of the noise, but by now I was way out in the wilderness and the car was so dark I couldn’t see more than few feet infront of me. “Hello? Is someone there?” I said to the darkness. There was silence for about ten seconds before I heard that throat clearing noise again.
“Yes, there is,” replied an unseen voice from the other side of the boxcar. It was strained and high pitched, with a touch of uncertainty, like a person speaking in a second language they haven’t used in a long time.
“Oh, hello. Sorry, I thought I was alone here,” I said.
“You aren’t.”
“Ok. Well, my name is Kyle. What’s yours?”
Silence. No big surprise, I’d met plenty of travellers in my time who were reluctant to give out personal information. “Alright dude, no worries. I don’t really care what your name is, but since we seem to be temporary traveling companions, why don’t you come sit over here with me. I’ve got a couple beers I’m willing to share. They’re warm, but beggars can’t be choosers, right?”
More silence. This guy was starting to piss me off, who turns down free beer? “Fine,” I said into the darkness, “Stay over there then. Just know I’ve got a big ass knife over here, so don’t even think about fucking with me.” I was lying about the blade, it was actually a tiny Swiss Army knife, but he didn’t need to know that. He said nothing in response, but I heard another noise that sounded familiar, though I couldn’t quite place it. It sounded like someone methodically flicking a heavy piece of paper over and over, and it gave me goosebumps up both arms. We sat like that for a long time, me sipping my beer and him flicking that paper, or whatever it was.
fhwap, fhwap, fhwap
After what felt like an eternity he finally spoke.
“Asulan,” the voice said, slow and halting, as if speaking took a great effort.
“What?”
“You may call me Asulan, if you wish.”
“OK,” I replied. “I’ve never heard that one before, what kind of name is it?”
“An old one.”
“Fair enough, Asulan. You gonna come over here and grab a beer now or what?”
“No.”
At that moment the train passed an intersection with a road, and the inside of the car was momentarily lit up by the flashing red lights of the crossing signs. Asulan was leaning against the wall on the opposite side of the boxcar from me, awash in shadow, and crouching instead of sitting in a stance similar to what the internet likes to call the “Slav Squat”. I could tell right away there was something off about the guy: he was all knees and elbows, his arms and legs thin and much longer than they should have been. He wore an old timey suit with a frilly under shirt and small bow tie; it reminded me of those black and white pictures you see from the 1800’s of stone faced Indians from the “Five Civilized Tribes”. His head hung between his knees, looking down at something in his hand, and a bowler hat sat upon his head obscuring his face. All I could see in the crimson light was a long hooked nose protruding from below the rim. He held something small in his right hand, which he slapped methodically against the fingers of his left.
fhwap, fhwap, fhwap.
Then the crossing was behind us and the boxcar was bathed in shadow once more. A shiver went up my spine as my brain tried to make sense of what I had just seen, of the freak sitting across from me in the freightcar, just out of sight.
“Did you know that the lighter was invented before matches?” he said suddenly. I could almost hear in his voice the smile that must have been on his face. He knew I’d seen him, he knew I was scared, and it brought him joy.
“What?” I said, blinking. My voice sounded dumbstruck and frightened in my ears and I winced.
“The cigarette lighter came first, according to the technical definition of the word ‘lighter’ and the word ‘match’. Oh sure, people will tell you that the match has been around since the 500’s in China, but those were actually just sticks soaked in flammable liquids that had to be lit by another source. If you’re going by the true definition of a match as ‘a slender piece of wood, cardboard, or other flammable material tipped with a chemical substance that produces fire when rubbed on a rough or chemically prepared surface’ then the match wasn’t invented until 1826 by a man in England named John Walker.”
“The lighter, on the other hand, was invented in 1823 by a German named Johann Wolfgang Dobereiner. He called it ‘Dobereiner’s Torch’, very original, I know. Anyways, according to your people’s calendar, 1823 comes before 1826. Hence, the lighter was invented before the match. Weird, right?”
“Umm, yeah. I guess so.” I said. I couldn’t think of anything else to say. I instinctively reached my hand into my pant pocket and felt the cold, reassuring metal of my Zippo there. I closed my fist around it while he continued on as if I hadn’t said anything at all.
“I still prefer matches, regardless of their date of origin. They’re smaller, cheaper, and more reliable. You can even get waterproof ones these days. Plus, there’s no complicated mechanical parts to break or get stuck. Even if the lighter is newer, the match seems a lot closer to the old ways. Atleast to me. I prefer the old ways, the simpler ways, closer to nature, closer to the earth, closer to the way things used to be. There’s less that can go wrong that way.”
I was seriously freaked out now. Sitting in the dark with this strangely eloquent person, though I use that term lightly. I was beginning to wonder if Asulan was even human at all. I’d only seen him for a moment in the flash of that red light, maybe my mind was playing tricks on me. I was tired and a little buzzed from the beer after all. Could be my mind playing tricks, the way shadows sometimes look like looming figures when you’re walking home alone at night. The suspense was killing me, and I figured if I really was riding with some kind of monster I’d rather know about it. I pulled the Zippo from my pocket and spun the flint wheel with my thumb, to shed some light on this situation once and for all.
clink, clink, clink.
Nothing happened. It wouldn’t light. Not even the spark you usually get when the lighter is out of fuel, which it wasn’t; I’d just refilled it two days ago in Tuscaloosa.
“See what I mean? Can’t trust em’,” it said from the darkness. The smile was back in its voice now. The fhwap, fhwap, paper flicking noise stopped now as well, replaced by a sound I did know - the snap, snap, whoosh of a match being lit. He’d been flicking a book of paper matches this whole time.
A halo of dim orange light formed around him, and I could see him much clearer now. He looked up at me. The skin of his face was the dull gray of rotting flesh, all wrinkly like an old raisin, and his eyes were tiny black points sunken into his skull. His ears were thin, long, and pointed and now I could see that he actually was smiling. His teeth were a row of long thin spikes like needles, and there were several rows of them stacked upon one another like a shark’s.
“Are you a hunter, Kyle?” he asked.
“No,” I replied. “I’m a vegetarian.” The thing on the other side of the freightcar laughed; a cruel, wheezing sound like a hyena with pneumonia.
“Oh, but you are,” he said. “All of you are hunters in your own way. Hunters of pleasure. Hunters of comfort. Hunters of leisure. Destroyers of the forests. Polluters of lakes. Defilers of land. I’ve watched your kind for a thousand years. You’re all hunters. But I like you Kyle, so I’m going to give you a chance.”
The match had burned down to the long spindly fingers of its left hand, and began to dim and flicker. In the dying light I saw the thing that called itself Asulan toss the matchbook towards me with its right hand. The match went out while the matchbook was mid air and I lost track of it, but I heard it land in front of me somewhere near my left foot. I bent over to look for it, but as I did I heard a kahwooooo from outside the boxcar and felt the air pressure change inside. We had just entered a tunnel and all light disappeared from the world. The boxcar was filled with complete and utter darkness. Somewhere in the blackness across from me I heard a rustle of movement.
On the verge of panic, I frantically searched the wooden floor in front of me with both hands, without success. I could hear something moving closer now with a strange scraping noise. Finally my left hand fell upon the matchbook in the dark, and with trembling fingers I broke off a match and lit it against the coarse striking surface on the cover. As I did the noise coming from the other side of the car stopped, as if he had frozen in place.
The first thing I saw in the new light of the match was the wall of the tunnel outside the open door of the boxcar, flying past mere inches away. There would be no jumping from this train, even if I wanted to, at least not until we were out of the tunnel. I was trapped in here with this thing. I looked across the box car to where it had been sitting, but there was nothing there. Asulan has disappeared. I waved the match from side to side in front of my face searching for him, but I must have swung my arm too hard because the match went out and I was back in inky blackness, that sliding scraping noise moving towards me once again.
I lit another match, my whole body shivering with fear now. It took three strikes to get it to light. The noise stopped again. I stood perfectly still, waiting, listening, as the match burned down. There was nothing but the clanking of the train on the tracks.
As the flame reached my fingertips I heard a hiss coming from the floor of the box car. I looked down, and there it was, laying on the floor on its belly. It must have been slithering across the ground like a snake in the darkness. It looked up at me with those sharp beady eyes and row upon row of needle teeth and hissed, rearing up like a cobra. The match singed the tips of my fingers and went out, and I screamed in the darkness.
I kept on screaming in the dark as I tore another match from the book and lit it. Now the creature was directly in front of me, an inch from my face. Its breath smelled of roadkill that has been lying in the sun for a week. Its clawed hands reached for my throat, but before they got there the world went black. I fell into unconsciousness. I don’t know if it’s possible to faint from pure terror, but I’m pretty sure that's what happened in that moment.
I awoke flat on my back on the floor of the box car. It was light out now. There was no sign of Asulan. I almost could have convinced myself that it had all been a dream if it wasn’t for the book of matches still clutched in my hand. I turned it over. The cover read ‘Choctaw Nation Casino & Resort - Durant’ above a stylized image of a winking indian brave with a stack of money in one hand and a long clay pipe in the other. My mind was foggy and my vision blurred, but I didn’t have time to think too much on it. I felt the train starting to break, which meant it was time for me to make my exit before it fully stopped and the railyard bulls came after me.
I moved for the door, but as I planted my foot to jump I felt an intense pain in my heel which shot all the way up my right leg. Me knee buckled and my leap turned into a tumble out of the door. I landed hard and rolled away, lucky not to have my leg severed by the train. I lay there for a moment dazed and breathing hard. When I finally sat up I noticed the shoe from my right foot was missing, though the left shoe was still there. I lifted my foot to my face and examined it for a moment until I found the source of the pain: a large, black, wicked looking thorn right in the middle of my heel. I grabbed it between two fingers and pulled, and my head was filled with red hot pain, but the thorn didn’t budge even a millimeter. I’d have to dig it out later with the Swiss Army knife, but not here and not now. I looked around and saw that I was sitting in an open field, in broad day light, directly below a large a large sign which read ‘No Trespassing - violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law’ and decided it was time to cheese it. I limped towards a small unmarked road next to the tracks, walking on the ball of my right foot to prevent the thorn in my heel from making contact with the pavement.
I followed the road until it met with a larger one that eventually became the Main Street of a small town, though I was so dopey by that point that I couldn’t tell you its name. I think it must have been somewhere in Louisiana, but I’m not exactly sure. I staggered through the streets, shambling like a zombie to avoid placing weight on my foot. All around me people stopped and stared, shaking their heads disapprovingly. I walked by exactly four women pushing strollers, and every one of the babies began to wail as I passed by. I met the eyes of one old woman who gave me a nasty look, but when I glared back she turned white as a sheet of paper, grabbed the sides of her head with her hands, and sprinted away from me back the way she had come.
Eventually I saw a motel on the other side of the street, and decided that after the night’s events I needed a little R&R to clean up and get my head back on straight. It would probably cost all the rest of my money, but at this point I didn’t care anymore.
As I stepped out into the street an older model BMW came screeching to a halt next to me and laid on its horn. I looked up to see a red faced old man sneering at me. “Get the hell out of the road, junkie,” he screamed out the window, horn still blasting. I gave him the finger and continued on my way thinking fuck off old man. I hope you crash that piece of shit car.
As soon as I stepped onto the sidewalk on the other side of the street, I heard the car peeling out. I turned around just in time in time to see the BMW swerve and then crash full speed directly into a concrete wall about 100 feet down the road. The front of the car crumpled like an accordion, and bystanders ran towards the car to see if the driver was ok. Holy shit I thought, did that really just happen. Oh well, serves him right the old prick.
I pushed through the door of the “A1 Motel” and entered a rundown lobby that looked like it had fallen out of a time warp from the 1970’s. Thin orange carpet covered the floor, and garish fake chandeliers hung from the ceiling. Behind the front desk sat a fat black man in a tracksuit staring at a tiny black and white TV. An old western was playing on the screen, John Wayne was firing his six shooter at a group of charging braves in full war paint. The man peeled his eyes from the screen, took one look at me, and started shaking his head.
“No, no way. No homeless,” he said.
“I’m not homeless,” I said. “Just a tourist. I have money and I’d like a room.”
“Bull shit. You ain’t no tourist. Look at you. You a no good bum, and we don’t let no bums in the A1. This is a quality establishment here. Besides, no vacancy.”
I looked up at the neon sign above him which clearly read ‘Vacancy’. He followed my eyes and let out a grunt, then leaned over and flipped a switch under the desk. A bright red ‘NO’ sign flickered to life in front of the ‘Vacancy’ sign.
“Come on man, I’ve had a really weird night. I’ve got a thorn the size of Texas in my heel, and I need a shower and a bed. I’ve got the money right here.” I began to reach into my pocket to show him, but he gave me a dismissive wave.
“I don’t care,” he said. “I don’t care if you have a million fucking dollars. You dressed in rags, you stink, and you look like you ain’t slept in a week, You a bum. Now get out bum, before I call the cops.”
I felt the rage rise, but there was nothing I could do. I turned to leave and muttered, “Whatever man, fuck you. Eat shit and die.”
But as I reached the door I heard a strange gushing noise from behind me and turned back around. The front desk clerk was facing away from me now, crouching over his desk, with his pants around his ankles, and as I watched he let loose a massive pile of excrement right on top of the desk. I gagged reflexively, but couldn’t turn away. The clerk turned back around, and his eyes were huge and frightened, staring at me and pleading silently for help. Then slowly, methodically, he reached down and scooped up a pile of feces with both hands, brought it to his lips, took a bite, and began to chew.
Then he took another scoop, and another and another, faster now, greedily scarfing down his own hot pile of shit. I stood watching, frozen in horror.
When there was nothing left to eat he looked up at me one last time, his face smeared with filth, his eyes like high beam headlights. Then he grabbed at his chest and keeled over the desk, slamming his face down hard on the wooden surface, and lay there. He wasn’t breathing.
What the fuck is going on here? I thought, as I turned again and ran through the door and up the street as fast as my gimpy leg would carry me. I didn’t stop running until I was a few miles outside of town. Then I stopped and tried pulling the thorn out of my heel with the tweezers in my Swiss Army knife. It was useless, the thing wouldn’t move at all, and now a bright red ring of infection surrounded the thorn. Eventually I gave up and turned my attention to hitching as far from this place as possible.
An old nun picked me up and brought me to the next town, pinching her nose the entire ride. I guess I must have smelled something fierce, though I couldn’t smell myself at all. I tried not to speak to her the entire ride, lest something bad happen. I did eventually ask her to drop me at the public library, which she did. I headed straight for the computers and started typing the words you’re reading right now.
Which brings us to the present. I have no idea what that thing that called itself ‘Asulan’ was, what it did to me, or how to get this thorn out of my foot. Like I said before, if you have any ideas PLEASE leave them in the comments. I really don’t know what else to do.

What's happening around town (Wed, Apr 17th - Tue, Apr 23rd)

Oklahoma City's event list.

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🎨 American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters (Western Heritage Museum - Oklahoma City) Thru Sun, May 12th September 1 – May 12, 2019 American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters As Lakota artist Oscar Howe wrote in 1958, “There is much more to Indian art, than pretty, stylized pictures.” This exhibition highlights this depth and the 20th century American masters who shaped it. Explore early artists such as the Kiowa Six, Tonita…
Ancient. Massive. Wild. - The Bison Exhibit (Western Heritage Museum - Oklahoma City) Thru Sun, May 12th The Ancient. Massive. Wild. - The Bison Exhibit features North American bison artwork. Head to the National Cowboy & Western…
Art Show at DNA Galleries (Plaza District - Oklahoma City) Thru Sun, May 5th Start Time: 6:00pm Featured in our gallery for the month of April is the work of Oklahoma artists Abby Stiglets, Natalie Miller, and Trisha Thompson Adams.
Beehive - The 60s Musical (Pollard Theatre - Guthrie) Thru Sat, May 4th Experience the ultimate celebration of 1960s nostalgia at a performance of "Beehive - the '60s Musical"…
Cowboys in Khaki (Western Heritage Museum - Oklahoma City) Thru Sun, May 12th
Hicks and Booneshine (Noir Bistro & Bar - Oklahoma City) Thru Mon, Nov 25th Live talk show with Spencer Hicks and Kristy Boone.…
Horseplay (Western Heritage Museum - Oklahoma City) Thru Sun, Jul 14th See Tom Lovell's sketches and studies of horses in the latest Horseplay exhibit at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage…

Wednesday, Apr 17th

89er Days Celebration (Downtown - Guthrie) Thru Sat, Apr 20th The annual 89er Days Celebration commemorates the Land Run of 1889 and the birth of Guthrie. On April 22, 1889, tens of…
🍴 Anthem Drown Night! (HiLo Club - Oklahoma City) Our local friends at Anthem Brewing Co. have some great beers! Every Wednesday night from 9pm to close enjoy $8 Drown Night! Their Power Pils will be flowing!
Bi-Weekly Meetup (51st st. Speakeasy - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 5:00pm
The Borgen Project Info Session (Oklahoma City Community College - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 6:30pm Advocacy? Policy? Volunteering? Internships? Global aid work? These are all things The Borgen Project have opportunities to make sure you can have all of these. Come out to Oklahoma City Community College Rm 2F1 and learn about how you can join the work!
🎓 Botanical Balance FREE Yoga (Myriad Botanical Gardens - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 5:45pm Botanical Balance FREE YOGA presented by Fowler Toyota, sponsored by Tinker Federal Credit Union and Stephenson Cancer Center Tuesdays, 5:45 pm and Saturdays, 8 am Check in at the Visitor Center and find out location which changes depending on the season Instructors provided by This Land Yoga Bring a mat, water, and an “open mind”…
Bright Star (Lyric at the Plaza - Oklahoma City) Thru Sat, Apr 20th Travel to the American South from the 1920s-40s to watch a story of love and hope as Lyric Theatre presents: Bright Star.…
🏆 Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Omaha Storm Chasers (Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark - Oklahoma City) 1 day left Start Time: 7:05pm
🍴 Dope Poetry Night (ICE Event Center - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 7:30pm Every Wednesday night at the Ice Event Center Sports Bar and Grill located at the heart of Oklahoma City! Sign ups begin at 7pm and show begins at 7:30pmish. Free Admission! Free vendor set up! Bar Restaurant
Easter Story Time (Guthrie Library - Guthrie) Start Time: 10:30am Please RSVP for this event! Join us for Story Time and an Easter Egg Hunt in the Library! RSVP Via Facebook or by Calling 405-282-0050 EXT. 3 Must RSVP...
🎓 Eggstravaganza (Sam Noble Museum - Norman) Start Time: 4:00pm Join us for a spring party of Jurassic proportions, complete with spring crafts, face painting, an egg hunt and more! All visitors will receive a FREE...
♪ Headliner: Andy Middleton (University of Central Oklahoma - Edmond) Start Time: 7:30pm
🎓 Job Readiness Workshops (Norman Public Library - Norman) Start Time: 10:30am Adults, join us for two workshops that will help you get ready for a job. The first workshop will cover Resume Building & Interview Preparation on...
🎓 OCCC Signature Series: David Grann (Oklahoma City Community College - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 1:00pm Oklahoma City Community College's Paul W. Sechrist Signature Lecture Series will feature David Grann, the New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon Wednesday, April 17 at 1 p.m. in the college’s Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater. This lecture is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served and a…
Reading Wednesdays, Ages 2-5 (Myriad Botanical Gardens - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 9:30am Reading Wednesdays Every Wednesday, 9:30 am The Garden Classroom FREE Best for ages 2 to 5 Bring your youngster for story time each Wednesday at 9:30 am. Books are nature-themed and selected based on the season. We’ll begin with an interactive song and children will enjoy creating a small craft after the story. Join us the last Wednesday of…
Revenge of the Plants! All about Carnivorous Plants (Myriad Botanical Gardens - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 6:00pm Wednesday, April 17, 6-7pm The Garden Classroom Member $12; Nonmember $15 Best for ages 8 to 11 Register by Wednesday, April 10 REGISTER HERE Learn about some of the wackiest vegetation in the world – carnivorous plants! Kids will learn how these meat-eating plants work, why they eat meat and how to keep them alive. We’ll make a fun craft to…
SINGO Wednesdays (Lower Bricktown - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 6:30pm Beat the midweek hump with the new bar game that everyone is talking about! SINGO is a new and exciting musical spin on the traditional game of Bingo. Instead of listening for a number, players are listening to their favorite music. Enjoy 1/2 price domestic drafts & discounted appetizers! Plus we will be giving prizes each night to the winners.…
😂 Tom Clark (Loony Bin Comedy Club - Oklahoma City) Thru Sat, Apr 20th
The Wailers in Concert (Tower Theatre Studio - Oklahoma City) Jamaican reggae and ska vocal group The Wailers are headed to Oklahoma City's Tower Theatre for an evening of legendary…

Thursday, Apr 18th

3rd Friday Block pARTy & Redbud Festival (Downtown - Shawnee) Day 1 of 2 During the 3rd Friday Block pARTy in Shawnee, local restaurants, art galleries and merchants are open late in the downtown…
89er Days Celebration (Downtown - Guthrie) Thru Sat, Apr 20th The annual 89er Days Celebration commemorates the Land Run of 1889 and the birth of Guthrie. On April 22, 1889, tens of…
Art Adventures (Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art - Norman) Start Time: 10:30am
Bright Star (Lyric at the Plaza - Oklahoma City) Thru Sat, Apr 20th Travel to the American South from the 1920s-40s to watch a story of love and hope as Lyric Theatre presents: Bright Star.…
🏆 Central OK: University of Central Oklahoma Baseball vs Fort Hays State (Edmond) Day 1 of 2 Start Time: 7:00pm University of Central Oklahoma Baseball vs Fort Hays State https://www.bronchosports.com/calendar.aspx?id=6299
🎭 The Comedy Magic & Mentalism of Max Krause 13+ (Max's Magic Theatre - OKC - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 9:15pm 13+ Ages
🏆 Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Omaha Storm Chasers (Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark - Oklahoma City) Last Day Start Time: 7:05pm
Everything You Need to Know About How to Start Growing Food (Myriad Botanical Gardens - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 6:00pm Thursday, April 18, 6-8pm The Garden Classroom Member $8; Nonmember $12 Dale Spoonemore, From Seed to Spoon Register by Friday, April 12 REGISTER HERE
Learn the basics and a whole lot more in this session with local expert Dale Spoonemore. Dale is a self-taught gardener who converted his suburban backyard into an organic farm. By utilizing…
🎓 INTERFACE (Cox Convention Center - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:30am This conference is a combination of Best-in-Breed hardware and software solutions, along with local experts and organizations to help educate, advise and connect you to resources that can help you meet your goals. Covering IT Infrastructure, BC/DR, IT Security, and Enterprise Communications, you'll find presentations, panel discussions and…
A Night of Testimony (Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art - Norman) Start Time: 7:00pm Miriam Friedmann Morris and Lorne Richstone, Associate Professor of Music at OU, will discuss the legacy of the Holocaust through the work of Morris’s...
Oil Can Classic (Lazy E Arena - Guthrie) Thru Sat, Apr 20th The Oil Can Classic at Lazy E Arena in Guthrie is an officially sanctioned American Quarter Horse Association Event. See…
OKC Cannacon (Cox Convention Center - Oklahoma City) Day 1 of 2 Start Time: 10:00am CannaCon will provide an interactive gathering of like-minded professionals uniting leading pioneers and entrepreneurs with investors and experts discussing the latest industry developments. Access the next generation of cannabis technology and consumer products while discovering what trends influence the future marketplace of 2019-and beyond.…
Prairie-to-Table Dining at the Cowboy (Western Heritage Museum - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 6:00pm Western States Plaza and Gardens (Rain back-up location: S.B. “Burk” Burnett Board Room) Join Museum President & CEO Natalie Shirley and experience flavors of the American West through great food and drink. The special prairie-themed menu is prepared and presented by the Petroleum Club of Oklahoma City. Cash bar. $65, $55 for Museum members.…
Saints Sessions (Saints - Oklahoma City) Head to the Plaza District for an evening of Saints Sessions programming featuring 2009 Oklahoma History Society Funk &…
Sensory Easter Night in the Crystal Bridge presented by Sprouts (Myriad Botanical Gardens - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 6:00pm Thursday, April 18, 6-8pm Member child $10; Nonmember child $12 Best for ages 0-12 REGISTER HERE
Join us inside the Crystal Bridge for an Easter evening tailored for families with special needs children. This is not an Easter egg hunt, but a fun-filled evening for families and typically developing siblings. There are festive booths and…
🎨 Teen Anime Night (Guthrie Library - Guthrie) Start Time: 6:00pm We will choose between three anime and partake in snackage. The City of Guthrie, OK - Municipal Government Talk around guthrie where nobody gets...
😂 Tom Clark (Loony Bin Comedy Club - Oklahoma City) Thru Sat, Apr 20th
🎨 Verbode Urban Core Artists Exhibit 1 Opening Reception (Verbode - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 6:00pm Verbode Urban Core Artists: Local art show to benefit The Homeless Alliance opens at Verbode on April 18
A new art show, Verbode Urban Core Artists, will feature the work of: Christie Owen, Marissa Raglin, Trevar Peterson, Tim Cooper, Katie Henderson, Kendall Schulz, and Tim Kowalczyk. The collective of professional artists are from Oklahoma…
Wind Symphony in Concert (Starbucks - Edmond) Start Time: 7:30pm Join UCO for a full program of wind symphony concert tunes at Mitchell Hall at UCO in Edmond. See what rhythms await you on…

Friday, Apr 19th

3rd Friday Block pARTy & Redbud Festival (Downtown - Shawnee) Day 2 of 2 During the 3rd Friday Block pARTy in Shawnee, local restaurants, art galleries and merchants are open late in the downtown…
89er Days Celebration (Downtown - Guthrie) 1 day left The annual 89er Days Celebration commemorates the Land Run of 1889 and the birth of Guthrie. On April 22, 1889, tens of…
The Annie Oakley in Concert (The Blue Door - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:00pm Head to The Blue Door in Oklahoma City for an intimate performance by The Annie Oakley in the venue's listening room. A…
♪ Boosie Badazz (The Criterion - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 7:30pm
Bright Star (Lyric at the Plaza - Oklahoma City) 1 day left Travel to the American South from the 1920s-40s to watch a story of love and hope as Lyric Theatre presents: Bright Star.…
🏆 Central OK: University of Central Oklahoma Baseball vs Fort Hays State (Edmond) Day 2 of 2 Start Time: 7:00pm University of Central Oklahoma Baseball vs Fort Hays State https://www.bronchosports.com/calendar.aspx?id=6299
🏆 Central OK: University of Central Oklahoma Softball vs Emporia State (Tailgating Lot - Edmond) Start Time: 2:00pm University of Central Oklahoma Softball vs Emporia State Streaming Video: http://themiaanetwork.com/ucobronchos/ https://bronchosports.com/calendar.aspx?id=6238
🏆 Central OK: University of Central Oklahoma Softball vs Emporia State (Tailgating Lot - Edmond) Start Time: 4:00pm University of Central Oklahoma Softball vs Emporia State Streaming Video: http://themiaanetwork.com/ucobronchos/ https://bronchosports.com/calendar.aspx?id=6239
Community Egg and Candy Hunt! (Andrews Park - Norman) Start Time: 5:30pm Activities start at 5:30 pm and the Egg Hunt begins at 6:30 pm. Activities include Easter Bunny photos, inflatables, face painting, music, sno cones,...
Day of Remembrance (Oklahoma City National Memorial - Oklahoma City) Each year, visitors gather at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum in downtown Oklahoma City to remember those…
🏆 Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Iowa Cubs (Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark - Oklahoma City) Thru Mon, Apr 22nd Start Time: 7:05pm Come experience America's favorite pastime in downtown Oklahoma City as the Oklahoma City Dodgers take on the Iowa Cubs…
Foreigner in Concert (Riverwind Casino - Norman) Start Time: 8:00pm Head to Riverwind Casino in Norman for an exciting performance by Foreigner. Known for Top 10 hits like "I…
🎓 Job Readiness Workshops (Norman Public Library - Norman) Start Time: 10:30am Adults, join us for two workshops that will help you get ready for a job. The first workshop will cover Resume Building & Interview Preparation on...
🎡 Looking For Something? (The Blue Door - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:00pm Annie Oakley is a folk band fronted by twin sisters Grace and Sophia Babb, paired with the violin and one-liners of Nia Personette. We're keen on telling stories, finding the sweetest harmonies possible, and playing shows where we meet the listeners we're playing for.
My So Called Band in Concert (Tower Theatre Studio - Oklahoma City) Step back in time with 1990s tribute group My So Called Band as they take the Tower Theatre stage. This Oklahoma City…
OCU 2019 Annual Easter Egg Hunt (Oklahoma City University - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 10:30am All OCU Alumni and Friends are welcome to campus for this year's annual Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, April 19th from 10:30am-Noon. Children's activities...
Oil Can Classic (Lazy E Arena - Guthrie) 1 day left The Oil Can Classic at Lazy E Arena in Guthrie is an officially sanctioned American Quarter Horse Association Event. See…
OKC Cannacon (Cox Convention Center - Oklahoma City) Day 2 of 2 Start Time: 10:00am CannaCon will provide an interactive gathering of like-minded professionals uniting leading pioneers and entrepreneurs with investors and experts discussing the latest industry developments. Access the next generation of cannabis technology and consumer products while discovering what trends influence the future marketplace of 2019-and beyond.…
Norman Philharmonic Easter Concert (McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church - Norman) Start Time: 8:00am
♪ Skirvin Jazz Club - hosted by Christian Pearson (Skirvin Hilton - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 7:30pm Skirvin Jazz Club is an immersive live music experience at the historic Skirvin Hotel in Downtown Oklahoma City. We transform The Park Avenue Grill a swinging jazz club. We stage the band in the center of the room and seat the audience around the musicians, 360. We feature top talent, a full menu, and special featured drinks. This is the perfect…
🎓 Surreptitious: The After Work Social Mixer (Avenue 101 - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 5:00pm $10 Fishbowls $3 Hennessy Black $1 Beers $10 Hookah ($5 the 1st Hour) 3 Wine ::NO COVER::
😂 Tom Clark (Loony Bin Comedy Club - Oklahoma City) 1 day left
Visionaries (Oklahoma City Ballet - Oklahoma City) Day 1 of 2 Visionaries, presented by the OKC Ballet, is a triple bill at the Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma City. Get your tickets…
West Conf. Qtrs Gm 3: Trail Blazers at Thunder Rd 1 Hm Gm 1 (Chesapeake Energy Arena - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:30pm *** VERY IMPORTANT !! *** Sales to the Oklahoma City Thunder 2019 Home Playoff Games at Chesapeake Energy Arena will be restricted to residents of Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Residency will be based on credit card billing address. Orders by residents outside of this area will be cancelled without notice and refunds…

Saturday, Apr 20th

89er Days Celebration (Downtown - Guthrie) Last Day The annual 89er Days Celebration commemorates the Land Run of 1889 and the birth of Guthrie. On April 22, 1889, tens of…
Bar Ruck (Fassler Hall - Oklahoma City) Have you ever wanted to do a 5k but don't like running? Do you like drinking? Do you like supporting local veteran…
🎓 Botanical Balance FREE Yoga (Myriad Botanical Gardens - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:00am Botanical Balance FREE YOGA presented by Fowler Toyota, sponsored by Tinker Federal Credit Union and Stephenson Cancer Center Tuesdays, 5:45 pm and Saturdays, 8 am Check in at the Visitor Center and find out location which changes depending on the season Instructors provided by This Land Yoga Bring a mat, water, and an “open mind”…
Bright Star (Lyric at the Plaza - Oklahoma City) Last Day Travel to the American South from the 1920s-40s to watch a story of love and hope as Lyric Theatre presents: Bright Star.…
🎨 Caddo Festival 2019 (Sam Noble Museum - Norman) Start Time: 10:00am Free Event!! Art Show, Symposium, Caddo Dances and everyone invited for this celebration of Caddo Culture. Plus Staged Reading of
🏆 Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Iowa Cubs (Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark - Oklahoma City) Thru Mon, Apr 22nd Start Time: 7:05pm Come experience America's favorite pastime in downtown Oklahoma City as the Oklahoma City Dodgers take on the Iowa Cubs…
Choctaw Easter Egg Hunt (Choctaw Creek Park - Choctaw) Grab your baskets and join the hunt for more than 15,000 candy-filled eggs at the City of Choctaw's annual Easter Egg…
Easter Egg Hunts (Myriad Botanical Gardens - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 10:00am Details to come for both the Children’s Easter Egg Hunt and the Dogs’ Easter Egg Hunt! Stay tuned.
Easter Eggstravaganza (Orr Family Farm Event Barn - Oklahoma City) Gather your Easter baskets and celebrate this holiday with a day of family fun at Orr Family Farm in…
🏃 Easter Run (Council Road Baptist Church - Bethany) Hundreds of runners participate in 10k and 5k races and a One-Mile Fun Walk. The event is at The Cube at Council Road Baptist Church and benefits House of Healing, a local organization that helps teenage girls, many with difficult pasts, find emotional and spiritual healing and discover freedom, hope and restoration.
Edmond Farmer's Market (Festival Marketplace - Edmond) Start Time: 8:00am
Ian Moore in Concert (Tower Theatre Studio - Oklahoma City) Texas-born singer, songwriter and guitarist Ian Moore takes the stage at Oklahoma City's Tower Theatre, performing…
LANCO in Concert (Riverwind Casino - Norman) LANCO entered the country music scene in 2013, releasing their debut full-length album "Hallelujah Nights" in…
🏃 Jones Longhorn Stampede (Jones High School - Jones) The Jones Longhorn Stampede is a certified and time sanctioned 5K run and one mile fun run event sponsored by the Jones Middle School PTA. The proceeds of this event will go to benefit the Jones Middle School for any needed improvements to the school and to enhance the learning environment for our students.
🏃 NormanNEXT Off to the Races Zero K / 5K (Reaves Park - Norman)
Oil Can Classic (Lazy E Arena - Guthrie) Last Day The Oil Can Classic at Lazy E Arena in Guthrie is an officially sanctioned American Quarter Horse Association Event. See…
🏆 OKC Energy FC vs. Orange County SC (Taft Stadium - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 7:30pm Experience the excitement of major league soccer in Oklahoma as the Oklahoma City Energy Football Club takes on the Orange…
Purple Reign Tribute in Concert (Grand Casino Hotel & Resort - Shawnee) Step back in time to the Purple Rain era at this award-winning Prince tribute show at the Grand Casino Event Center in…
Spring Garden Tour (Western Heritage Museum - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 10:00am Museum Gardens Museum docents offer a tour of the Museum Gardens. Enjoy the plethora of plants and flowers native to the American West. Learn about the land in which the story of the West is rooted. Leave plenty of time to check out The Museum Store! Free to Museum members or with Museum admission. Weather permitting.
😂 Tom Clark (Loony Bin Comedy Club - Oklahoma City) Last Day
🏃 UCO ROTC 7th Annual Gold Bar 5K Run (University of Central Oklahoma - Edmond) Start Time: 8:00am
Visionaries (Oklahoma City Ballet - Oklahoma City) Day 2 of 2 Visionaries, presented by the OKC Ballet, is a triple bill at the Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma City. Get your tickets…
Water Lantern Festival (Route 66 Park, Lake Overholser - Yukon) Enjoy a fun day by the water filled with food trucks and fun at the annual Water Lantern Festival in Yukon. This one-day…

Sunday, Apr 21st

🏆 Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Iowa Cubs (Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark - Oklahoma City) 1 day left Start Time: 7:05pm Come experience America's favorite pastime in downtown Oklahoma City as the Oklahoma City Dodgers take on the Iowa Cubs…
of Montreal in Concert (Tower Theatre Studio - Oklahoma City) Get ready to dance to of Montreal's eclectic sounds and unique beats at Tower Theatre in Oklahoma City. This Georgia…
🏆 West Conf. Qtrs Gm 4: Trail Blazers at Thunder Rd 1 Hm Gm 2 (Chesapeake Energy Arena - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:30pm *** VERY IMPORTANT !! *** Sales to the Oklahoma City Thunder 2019 Home Playoff Games at Chesapeake Energy Arena will be restricted to residents of Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Residency will be based on credit card billing address. Orders by residents outside of this area will be cancelled without notice and refunds…

Monday, Apr 22nd

🏆 Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. Iowa Cubs (Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark - Oklahoma City) Last Day Start Time: 7:05pm Come experience America's favorite pastime in downtown Oklahoma City as the Oklahoma City Dodgers take on the Iowa Cubs…
Taste of Midwest City (Reed Conference Center - Midwest City) Pair rich red wines and dry white wines with the best eats Midwest City has to offer. The Taste of Midwest City features…

Tuesday, Apr 23rd

Festival of the Arts (Bicentennial Park - Oklahoma City) Thru Sun, Apr 28th Known as Oklahoma City's annual "rite of spring," the Festival of the Arts is a six-day community celebration…
Wheeler Criterium (Oklahoma City) Once the weather starts warming up, gather your crew and head south of the Oklahoma River for the Wheeler Criterium each and…

Wednesday, Jan 9th

2 Hip Chicks Roadshow (Oklahoma State Fair Park - Oklahoma City) The 2 Hip Chicks…
2nd Friday Norman Art Walk (Norman Arts District - Norman) The 2nd Friday…
3 Doors Down in Concert (Riverwind Casino - Norman) Head to the…
3 Doors Down & Collective Soul in Concert (Zoo Amphitheatre - Oklahoma City) Two veteran…
38 Special in Concert (Starlight Amphitheater @ Frontier City - Oklahoma City) Spend the day…
Bethany 66 Festival (Ashbury & College Ave - Bethany) The Bethany 66…
89ers Day (Lexington) At 89ers Day in…
89er Days Celebration (Downtown - Guthrie) The annual 89er…
311 & The Offspring in Concert (Zoo Amphitheatre - Oklahoma City) Prepare for…
Aaron Carter in Concert (89th Street Collective - Oklahoma City) Aaron Carter first…
Aaron Lewis in Concert (Riverwind Casino - Norman) Rock out as Aaron…
Aaron Watson in Concert (Riverwind Casino - Norman) See country artist…
ACM@UCO Metro Music Fest (Bricktown Entertainment District - Oklahoma City) The Bricktown…
Adam Hood in Concert (The Blue Door - Oklahoma City) With a John Denver…
Adaptive Sports Camp (Sarkeys Fitness Center - Norman) Sport Forward…
Adele Wolf's Burlesque & Variety Show Annual Halloween Spectacular (Oklahoma Contemporary - Oklahoma City) Get into the…
AFI & Circa Survive in Concert (Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City) Prepare for a night…
Against Me! in Concert (Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City) Pump those fists…
Aidan Carroll Quintet (The Blue Door - Oklahoma City) Enjoy melodic…
Air Supply in Concert (Riverwind Casino - Norman) Come to Riverwind…
Alan Parsons Live Project in Concert (Riverwind Casino - Norman) See the Alan…
Alejandro Escovedo in Concert (The Blue Door - Oklahoma City) Join songwriting…
Alesana & Eyes Set to Kill in Concert (89th Street Collective - Oklahoma City) Come to 89th Street…
Alice Cooper in Concert (The Criterion - Oklahoma City) Join Alice Cooper…
All-American Kid's Fishing Derby (Arcadia Lake - Edmond) Bring the kids out…
All-College Basketball Classic (Chesapeake Energy Arena - Oklahoma City) Come watch the…
All Fired Up for Kids BBQ Contest (Lake El Reno - El Reno) Bring the whole…
Alpaca Yoga on the Ranch (Newcastle) Relax and unwind in…
Alter Bridge in Concert (Starlight Amphitheater @ Frontier City - Oklahoma City) Spend the day…
Alton Brown Live (Civic Center Music Hall - Oklahoma City) Alton Brown is…
America in Concert (Riverwind Casino - Norman) Hear classic rock…
America Fest (Kingfisher County Fairgrounds - Kingfisher) Bring the whole…
Americana Fest (Starlight Amphitheater @ Frontier City - Oklahoma City) Celebrate Americana…
American Aquarium in Concert (Wormy Dog Saloon - Oklahoma City) Join American…
American Aquarium in Concert (Tower Theatre Studio - Oklahoma City) Join American…
🎨 American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters (Western Heritage Museum - Oklahoma City) Thru Sat, Jan 12th Start Time: 10:00am September 1 – May…
American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show (Oklahoma State Fair Park - Oklahoma City) The AQHYA World…
Amilia K Spicer in Concert (The Blue Door - Oklahoma City) See husky-voiced…
AMP Festival (Noir Bistro & Bar - Oklahoma City) Gather in Film Row…
An Affair of the Heart (Oklahoma State Fair Park - Oklahoma City) An Affair of the…
Anarbor in Concert (89th Street Collective - Oklahoma City) Anarbor has been…
Ancestry Day in Oklahoma (Oklahoma History Center - Oklahoma City) Celebrate your…
Andy Grammer in Concert (The Jones Assembly - Oklahoma City) Pop rock & soul…
Animal Questions & Answers (Lake Thunderbird State Park - Norman) The kids are…
Animaniacs Live! in Concert (Tower Theatre Studio - Oklahoma City) Join fellow fans…
Anne Akiko Meyers (Armstrong Auditorium - Edmond) Visit the Armstrong…
♪ Anthem Drown Night! (HiLo Club - Oklahoma City) Our local friends…
Anthony Hamilton & Fantasia in Concert (Chesapeake Energy Arena - Oklahoma City) Visit the…
Apocalyptica in Concert (Tower Theatre Studio - Oklahoma City) Get ready to be…
Arbor House Car & Motorcycle Show (Mustang) Save the date for…
Ariana Grande in Concert (Chesapeake Energy Arena - Oklahoma City) Pop music's…
Arlo Guthrie in Concert (Hudson Performance Hall - Oklahoma City) Legendary folk…
Art Awakening (NorthCare - Oklahoma City) Explore the arts on…
Art Group Group Show (Skyline Ink - Oklahoma City) Looking for a fun…
ARTini (Science Museum Oklahoma - Oklahoma City) Get dressed up and…
Artistry in Wood (Oklahoma State Fair Park - Oklahoma City) The annual Artistry…
Arts on the Corner (Historic Campus Corner District - Norman) Head to Norman's…
ARTonTAP (Oklahoma City Museum of Art - Oklahoma City) Once a year, Art on…
Asian District Night Market Festival (Original Military Park - Oklahoma City) The Asian District…
Asian Moon Festival (University of Central Oklahoma - Edmond) Come to Plunkett…
Asleep at the Wheel in Concert (Tower Theatre Studio - Oklahoma City) Shine up your boots…
At the Drive-In in Concert (The Criterion - Oklahoma City) Head to OKC for an…
August Burns Red in Concert (Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City) Spend the night…
Bach Collegium Japan (Armstrong Auditorium - Edmond) This December, set…
Backwoods Country Music Show (The Centre Theatre - El Reno) Come to the…
Backwoods Hunting & Fishing Expo (Oklahoma State Fair Park - Oklahoma City) The Backwoods…
Bacon Brothers in Concert (Tower Theatre Studio - Oklahoma City) Join the Bacon…
Bad Bad Hats in Concert (89th Street Collective - Oklahoma City) Make your way to…
Bad Company in Concert (Zoo Amphitheatre - Oklahoma City) Tap your feet along…
Bad Wolves & From Ashes to New in Concert (Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City) Bad Wolves entered…
Balance and Composure & From Indian Lakes in Concert (89th Street Collective - Oklahoma City) Escape to 89th…
Banda Carnaval in Concert (Starlight Amphitheater @ Frontier City - Oklahoma City) Spend the day…
Banjo Fest (American Banjo Museum - Oklahoma City) Celebrate three…
Barrel Racing Futurity World Championship (Oklahoma State Fair Park - Oklahoma City) The annual Barrel…
Barry Manilow Band in Concert (Chesapeake Energy Arena - Oklahoma City) Visit the…
BBQ Cook-Off (45th Infantry Division Memorial Park - Kingfisher) The BBQ Cook-Off in…
Beats & Bites Festival (Riverwind Casino - Norman) Feast on delicious…
Beat (by) the Heat Motorcycle Ride (Oklahoma City) Head to Hiram’s…
BeatleMania LIVE! in Concert (Oklahoma State Fair Park - Oklahoma City) Spend the afternoon…
Béla Fleck & Brooklyn Rider (Armstrong Auditorium - Edmond) Banjo virtuoso…
Bell Cow Boil (Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce - Chandler) Dine on…
Ben Rector in Concert (The Criterion - Oklahoma City) Join Tulsa native…
Better Barrel Races World Finals (Oklahoma State Fair Park - Oklahoma City) Better Barrel Races…
Big 12 Softball Championship (ASA Hall of Fame Stadium - Oklahoma City) Head to the ASA…
Big Catch Fishing Tournament (Lake Thunderbird State Park - Norman) Head out to the Big…
Big XII Women's Basketball SEC Challenge (Chesapeake Energy Arena - Oklahoma City) Watch women's…
Bike Week Oklahoma (Sparks America Campground - Sparks) Join the fun with…
Billy Currington in Concert (Riverwind Casino - Norman) Catch Billy…
Billy Currington in Concert (The Criterion - Oklahoma City) Head to Bricktown…
Billy Ocean in Concert (Grand Casino Hotel & Resort - Shawnee) Head to the Grand…
Birds of Chicago in Concert (The Blue Door - Oklahoma City) Join the Birds of…
Bi-Weekly Meetup (51st st. Speakeasy - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 5:00pm
BJ Thomas in Concert (Riverwind Casino - Norman) Step back in time…
Black Angels in Concert (Tower Theatre Studio - Oklahoma City) Get ready for a…
Blackberry Festival (Choctaw Veterans' Memorial - Choctaw) The McLoud…
Blackberry Smoke in Concert (The Criterion - Oklahoma City) Head to Bricktown…
Blackberry Smoke in Concert (Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City) Head to Oklahoma…
Black Dahlia Murder in Concert (Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City) Prepare to see the…
Black Hawk Casino Car & Bike Show (Black Hawk Casino - Shawnee) Head to the Black…
Black Label Society in Concert (Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City) Since the 1990s,…
Black Veil Brides & Asking Alexandria in Concert (Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City) Head to Diamond…
Blake Shelton in Concert (Chesapeake Energy Arena - Oklahoma City) Oklahoma City’s…
Blink-182 & The All-American Rejects in Concert (Chesapeake Energy Arena - Oklahoma City) Join an assortment…
Blooms & Buds Craft and Garden Show (St. John Lutheran Church - Shawnee) Gather up your…
Blanchard Bluegrass Festival (Lions Park - Blanchard) There's fun for the…
Blue October in Concert (Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City) Feel the music as…
Blue Öyster Cult in Concert (Starlight Amphitheater @ Frontier City - Oklahoma City) Spend the day…
Blue Ribbon Project (Lake Thunderbird State Park - Norman) Help raise…
BlueSTEM Firefly Night (BlueSTEM AgriLearning Center - El Reno) Discover the…
Bobby Bones & the Raging Idiots in Concert (Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City) Radio personality…
Bob Dylan in Concert (Civic Center Music Hall - Oklahoma City) Visit the Oklahoma…
Bob Moore All Ford Car & Truck Show (8948 I - Oklahoma City) Ford fans unite at…
Body Worx Car Show (Beacon Drive In Theatre - Guthrie) Head to Guthrie to…
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony in Concert (Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City) Join legendary rap…
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony in Concert (Tower Theatre Studio - Oklahoma City) Join legendary rap…
Bon Jovi in Concert (Chesapeake Energy Arena - Oklahoma City) Make plans to visit…
Boo on Bell Fall Festival (Main Street - Shawnee) The annual Boo on…
Boozy Bouquets (Twisted Spike Brewing Company - Oklahoma City) Balaur Atelier will…
Boston in Concert (Grand Casino Hotel & Resort - Shawnee) If you're a classic…
Bowhunter's Festival (Arcadia) Bring your bow to…
Boys Ranch Town Drive-Thru Christmas Pageant (Edmond) The Boys Ranch Town…
Boyz II Men in Concert (Riverwind Casino - Norman) Don't miss out on…
Boz Scaggs in Concert (Grand Casino Hotel & Resort - Shawnee) Plan a night out to…
Brantley Gilbert in Concert (Chesapeake Energy Arena - Oklahoma City) Brantley Gilbert is…
Breaking Benjamin in Concert (Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City) Sing along to some…
Bret Michaels in Concert (Starlight Amphitheater @ Frontier City - Oklahoma City) Spend the day…
Bret Michaels in Concert (Grand Casino Hotel & Resort - Shawnee) Get ready to rock…
Brett Young in Concert (Riverwind Casino - Norman) Brett Young earned…
Brian McKnight in Concert (Riverwind Casino - Norman) Head to Riverwind…
Brian Posehn (ACM@UCO Performance Lab - Oklahoma City) The ACM@UCO…
Bricktown Blues Festival (Sheridan Ave & Oklahoma Ave - Oklahoma City) The Bricktown Blues…
Bricktown St. Patrick's Day Block Party (Bricktown Entertainment District - Oklahoma City) Come and celebrate…
Bricktown Tree Lighting Festival (3rd Base Plaza - Oklahoma City) Enjoy food, live…
BrickUniverse LEGO Fan Convention (Cox Convention Center - Oklahoma City) Release your inner…
Brightmusic Spring Chamber Music Festival (St. Paul's Cathedral - Oklahoma City) Head to the…
Bring Me the Horizon in Concert (Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City) The award winning…
Broncho in Concert (The Jones Assembly - Oklahoma City) Rock out to…
Canadian Brass (Armstrong Auditorium - Edmond) Canadian Brass is…
A Celebration in the Heartland (Buck Thomas Park - Moore) A Celebration in…
A Celebration of Quilts (Oklahoma State Fair Park - Oklahoma City) A Celebration of…
A Celtic Christmas (The Gate Church - Oklahoma City) Usher in the…
Celtic Nights (Armstrong Auditorium - Edmond) Save the date for…
Christopher O’Riley & Pablo Ziegler (Armstrong Auditorium - Edmond) Head to Edmond for…
Dublin Irish Dance (Armstrong Auditorium - Edmond) Tap your toes to…
The Five Irish Tenors (Armstrong Auditorium - Edmond) Join the Five Irish…
Glenn Miller Orchestra (Armstrong Auditorium - Edmond) Enjoy a night of…
Halloween Weekend (Anomalist Books and Brews - Lexington) Sip on a cup of…
Herbert W. Armstrong College Choral Union (Armstrong Auditorium - Edmond) The Herbert W.…
HWAC Choral Union (Armstrong Auditorium - Edmond) The Armstrong…
Blanchard's Independence Celebration (Blanchard) Celebrate the…
Janeane Garofalo (ACM@UCO Performance Lab - Oklahoma City) The ACM@UCO…
The Jerusalem String Quartet (Armstrong Auditorium - Edmond) Head to Edmond for…
Julian Bliss Septet (Armstrong Auditorium - Edmond) Ignite romance this…
😂 Kevin Bozeman (Loony Bin Comedy Club - Oklahoma City) Thru Sat, Jan 12th
Arcadia Lake Eagle Watch (Arcadia Lake - Arcadia) Come out and…
♪ Looking For Something? (The Blue Door - Oklahoma City) Day 1 of 2 Start Time: 8:00pm "…the exuberant…
Maria Bamford (ACM@UCO Performance Lab - Oklahoma City) The ACM@UCO…
Moscow Festival Ballet (Armstrong Auditorium - Edmond) The Moscow Festival…
National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine (Armstrong Auditorium - Edmond) The National…
A New Year's Eve Funkfest (The Criterion - Oklahoma City) Get groovy this New…
Old & New (St. Paul's Cathedral - Oklahoma City) Want to experience…
Peter Asher in Concert (The Blue Door - Oklahoma City) Day 1 of 2 Peter Asher got his…
♪ Peter Asher - Two Shows - A Musical Memoir Of The 60s And Beyond (The Blue Door - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:00pm
Phantom of the Opera (Civic Center Music Hall - Oklahoma City) Thru Fri, Jan 11th One of Andrew Lloyd…
PRCA Xtreme Bulls & Pro Rodeo (Black Hawk Casino - Shawnee) Come to Shawnee for…
Ray Chen (Armstrong Auditorium - Edmond) Hear talented…
Russian National Ballet Theatre's Don Quixote (Armstrong Auditorium - Edmond) The Russian…
Shanghai Opera Symphony Orchestra (Armstrong Auditorium - Edmond) The Shanghai Opera…
Staatskapelle Weimar (Armstrong Auditorium - Edmond) Founded in 1491,…
StepCrew (Armstrong Auditorium - Edmond) show at the…
A Taste of Edmond (Festival Marketplace - Edmond) Enjoy some local…
A Territorial Christmas Celebration (Pollard Theatre - Guthrie) Step back in time…
Tess Remy-Schumacher & Paula Malone (Armstrong Auditorium - Edmond) Visit Edmond’s…
Time for Three (Armstrong Auditorium - Edmond) Enjoy a night of…
Tom Segura (ACM@UCO Performance Lab - Oklahoma City) Comedian Tom Segura…
A Touch of Rust Market (Grady County Fairgrounds - Chickasha) Come out to…
Turtle Island Quartet (Armstrong Auditorium - Edmond) Save the date for a…
The Vienna Boys Choir (Armstrong Auditorium - Edmond) Join visitors to…
"Weird Al" Yankovic in Concert (Zoo Amphitheatre - Oklahoma City) See singer and…
Zappa Plays Zappa (ACM@UCO Performance Lab - Oklahoma City) The ACM@UCO…

Thursday, Jan 10th

🎨 American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters (Western Heritage Museum - Oklahoma City) Thru Sat, Jan 12th Start Time: 10:00am September 1 – May…
♪ Elizabeth Speegle Band (VZD's - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 9:00pm
🎨 January Exhibition (DNA galleries - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 6:00pm Join us Thursday,…
😂 Kevin Bozeman (Loony Bin Comedy Club - Oklahoma City) Thru Sat, Jan 12th
♪ Looking For Something? (The Blue Door - Oklahoma City) Day 2 of 2 Start Time: 8:00pm "…the exuberant…
Peter Asher in Concert (The Blue Door - Oklahoma City) Day 2 of 2 Peter Asher got his…
🎭 Peter Asher - A Musical Memoir Of The 60s And Beyond (The Blue Door - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:00pm Tickets will go on…
Phantom of the Opera (Civic Center Music Hall - Oklahoma City) 1 day left One of Andrew Lloyd…
🎓 Moore Toastmasters (1st United Methodist Church - Moore) Start Time: 7:00pm Do you cringe at…

Friday, Jan 11th

🎓 Edmond Ambucs Friday Luncheon (University of Central Oklahoma - Edmond) Start Time: 12:00pm The Edmond Chapter…
🎨 American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters (Western Heritage Museum - Oklahoma City) 1 day left Start Time: 10:00am September 1 – May…
🎭 Dancing Lessons (Carpenter Square Theatre - Oklahoma City) Day 1 of 2 Start Time: 8:00pm Carpenter Square…
Don Holladay - Gallery Opening - "Resistance" (The Depot - Norman) Start Time: 6:00pm Norman artist Don…
🎭 Free Zumba (Guthrie Library - Guthrie) Start Time: 5:00pm Dress to sweat!…
🎨 Jason Cytacki | Reruns (Mainsite - Norman) Start Time: 6:00pm Norman artist Jason…
😂 Kevin Bozeman (Loony Bin Comedy Club - Oklahoma City) 1 day left
🏆 Kicker Arenacross (Lazy E Arena - Guthrie) Day 1 of 2 Start Time: 7:30pm
LIVE! on the Plaza: Story Telling (Plaza District - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 6:00pm LIVE! on the Plaza…
♪ Not My Weekend // Rome Hero Foxes (89th Street Collective - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 7:00pm AORTA OKC/AORTA…
Oklahoma Boat, RV & Tackle Show (Oklahoma State Fair Park - Oklahoma City) Thru Sun, Jan 13th Head to Oklahoma…
Phantom of the Opera (Civic Center Music Hall - Oklahoma City) Last Day One of Andrew Lloyd…
Rage In The Cage 63 (Farmer's Market - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:00pm
$ Oklahoma City Remodeling Expo (Cox Convention Center - Oklahoma City) Thru Sun, Jan 13th The Oklahoma City…
♪ Surreptitious: The After Work Social Mixer (Avenue 101 - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 5:00pm $10 Fishbowls $3…
♪ Wade Bowen (Tower Theatre Studio - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:00pm Adam Hood

Saturday, Jan 12th

🎨 American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters (Western Heritage Museum - Oklahoma City) Last Day Start Time: 10:00am September 1 – May…
🎭 Dancing Lessons (Carpenter Square Theatre - Oklahoma City) Day 2 of 2 Start Time: 8:00pm Carpenter Square…
🍴 Dinner & Comedy Show - Starring Jammin' Jay Lamont and Laughing Lenny (Western Heritage Museum - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 7:30pm
😂 The Dinner Detective (Skirvin Hilton - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 6:00pm America’s LARGEST…
🎨 Docent-Guided Signature Tour (Western Heritage Museum - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 1:00pm Saturdays and…
Equilibrium in Concert (UCO Jazz Lab - Edmond) Talented local band…
Edmond Farmer's Market (Festival Marketplace - Edmond) Start Time: 8:00am
The Grand Illusions of Rob Lake (Grand Casino Hotel & Resort - Shawnee) See internationally…
😂 Kevin Bozeman (Loony Bin Comedy Club - Oklahoma City) Last Day
🏆 Kicker Arenacross (Lazy E Arena - Guthrie) Day 2 of 2 Start Time: 7:30pm
Oklahoma Bluegrass Club Show (Oklahoma Country-Western Museum & Hall of Fame - Del City) The Oklahoma…
Oklahoma Boat, RV & Tackle Show (Oklahoma State Fair Park - Oklahoma City) 1 day left Head to Oklahoma…
🏆 OU Men's Basketball vs. TCU (The Lloyd Noble Center - Norman)
$ Oklahoma City Remodeling Expo (Cox Convention Center - Oklahoma City) 1 day left The Oklahoma City…
♪ Sam Riggs (Tower Theatre Studio - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:00pm
Sprouting Chefs: Tropical Paradise (Myriad Botanical Gardens - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 10:00am Sponsored by…
🏆 TCU Horned Frogs Mens Basketball at Oklahoma Sooners Mens Basketball (The Lloyd Noble Center - Norman) Start Time: 1:00pm
🎭 Theatre Exchange (Carpenter Square Theatre - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:00pm
🏆 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs (Chesapeake Energy Arena - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 7:00pm Experience the…
♪ Travis Linville - Saturday (The Blue Door - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:00pm

Sunday, Jan 13th

🎨 Carol Koss - Poetry Reading (The Depot - Norman) Start Time: 2:00pm Carol Davis Koss is…
😂 Comedian Dave Stone Live At The Paramount Room (The Paramount OKC - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:00pm
Oklahoma Boat, RV & Tackle Show (Oklahoma State Fair Park - Oklahoma City) Last Day Head to Oklahoma…
Read the West Book Club: The Coming (Western Heritage Museum - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 1:00pm Join us January 13…
$ Oklahoma City Remodeling Expo (Cox Convention Center - Oklahoma City) Last Day The Oklahoma City…
♪ Travis Linville - Sunday (The Blue Door - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:00pm
🏆 West Virginia Mountaineers Womens Basketball at Oklahoma Sooners Womens Basketball (The Lloyd Noble Center - Norman) Start Time: 2:00pm

Monday, Jan 14th

🎨 American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters (Western Heritage Museum - Oklahoma City) Day 1 of 2 Start Time: 10:00am September 1 – May…
Louie's Grill & Bar • Mondays Trivia Night (Red Brick Bar - Norman) Start Time: 7:00pm
Starting Vegetable Gardens from Seed (Norman Public Library - Norman) Start Time: 6:00pm Starting vegetables…

Tuesday, Jan 15th

🎨 American Indian Artists: 20th Century Masters (Western Heritage Museum - Oklahoma City) Day 2 of 2 Start Time: 10:00am September 1 – May…
🏆 Oklahoma City Blue vs. Rio Grande Valley Vipers (Cox Convention Center - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 7:00pm Come see some…
🎓 Build a Better Landscape Business (Courtyard by Marriott Oklahoma City Northwest - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 8:30am The average net…
🎓 Educational Program: Acid Reflux (Edmond) Start Time: 10:00am Having stomach…
Faculty Artist Concert Series: Piano Faculty in Concert (UCO Jazz Lab - Edmond) Hear the UCO piano…
🏃 Yoga Tuesdays (Myriad Botanical Gardens - Oklahoma City) Start Time: 5:45pm Yoga Tuesdays in…

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