Good morning, Norman.

Norman’s annual Daddy Daughter Dance, themed 'Enchanted Forest' (semi-formal wear and comfortable shoes encouraged), sold out its 4:30 p.m. pink session, with limited tickets remaining for the red and blue dances on Saturday at the Young Family Athletic Center on Trae Young Drive; tickets cost $20 each.

Norman Philharmonic, Norman Public Schools, and Langston University are teaming up for their second annual Black History Month concert on Saturday, featuring a Broadway soloist and nearly 200 Norman singers (with an enthusiastic audience expected).

Super Bowl weekend brings a mix of events in Norman and Oklahoma City, from Friday tennis matches and live music at Midway Grocery to Saturday parades, art walks and Sunday watch parties.

Attendees should check online for showtimes and ticket details (availability may vary).

Data centers power our digital world today but create few long-term jobs — a point noted by a Lamar University expert.

He added that real economic progress in Norman will come from local business growth that builds lasting community strength.

Gov. Kevin Stitt signed two orders on Thursday to change higher education in Oklahoma; one order phases out lifetime tenure for performance-based contracts and the other directs state officials to create a funding plan tied to workforce outcomes and study 90-credit-hour degrees to lower costs.

The Oklahoma State Department of Education unveiled revised social studies standards that remove Bible stories, COVID-19 lab origin claims, and discrepancies in the 2020 election — sparking a public comment period until Feb.

18 before a state Board review on Feb. 26. The changes follow a court ruling against prior standards for violating open meeting laws.

OU softball pitching coach Jennifer Rocha is out due to a health matter and did not travel with the team for its season-opening games in Arizona.

Former pitcher Karlie Keeney has been named interim coach to lead the pitching staff during Rocha's absence.

Experts predict a competitive season as college softball heads toward the Women’s College World Series at Devon Park in four months, with OU among top contenders (aiming for a ninth title in six seasons).

Forecasts also spotlight Texas Tech and others in this intense race for a national crown.

Parent Café: Café Con Amor

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Center For Children and Families, Inc. — Free entry — Engage in heartfelt discussions about parenting joys and challenges in a supportive environment.

Wine & Chocolate Pairing at the Winery

12-7 p.m. — Native Spirits Winery — $25 per person, $40 for 2 — Unwind with a delightful combination of wine and chocolate treats this Valentine's Day.

Cirque Italia: Water Circus

7:30 p.m. — Crocs — Ticket required — Experience a mesmerizing water circus show that's fun for all ages.

Severe Weather Awareness Expo

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Penn Square Mall — Free entry — Learn about severe weather safety with local meteorologists and fun family activities.

Cirque Italia: Water Circus

1:30-4:30 p.m. — Sooner Mall — Tickets start at $76 — Experience an unforgettable performance by Cirque Italia with thrilling water acts.