Good morning, Norman.

On Monday, commissioners approved a $50M bond note to fund the Rock Creek arena, Mama Roja will open mid-July at the northeast corner of Lindsey + Berry, and on Tuesday the turnpike authority named the East-West Connector after Toby Keith.

Oklahoma football secured Seneca Driver, the nation’s top 2027 tight end prospect, on Saturday, Mar.

7 when he chose OU over Kentucky and Notre Dame; his commitment gives the Sooners the No. 1 recruiting class nationally over Ohio State & Texas A&M.

OU women's hoops lost to LSU in the SEC Tournament quarterfinal Friday afternoon (snapping a seven-game winning streak), while OSU women's hoops were edged by Kansas State in a close Big 12 matchup; both teams now await NCAA Tournament selection.

On Thursday night, the Sooners beat the Gators 82-64 (with a decisive 10-0 run in the third quarter) in the SEC Tournament as center Raegan Beers reached 2,003 career points, and the team will face No. 6 LSU Friday at 1:30 p.m. on ESPN.

OU football commit Cooper Hackett had his ejection overturned by OSSAA and will play in Fort Gibson’s Class 4A consolation game on Saturday (7:30 p.m. at Seminole High School) against Crossings Christian as his team aims to advance to the state tournament.

OKC Thunder beat the Warriors (104-97) on Saturday at home after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points and hit a decisive three-pointer in the final minute.

The team secured its third straight season with at least 50 wins.

Cirque Italia: Water Circus

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Sooner Mall — Starting at $78 — Experience a mesmerizing evening of aquatic acrobatics and breathtaking performances.

Shamrock Gold Quest 5K and Fun Run

2-4:30 p.m. — Ruby Grant Park — Registration fee — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a timed off-road 5K or an untimed fun mile run through scenic Ruby Grant Park.

Children and Families Center Event

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Center For Children and Families, Inc. — Free entry — A community gathering designed to support children and families in Norman.

Stormin' Norman 5K

7-8 a.m. — University of Oklahoma — Registration required — Experience a unique 5K challenge while exploring the Norman community.

US Air Force Band Concert

7-9 p.m. — Catlett Music Center — Free entry — Experience a delightful performance by the United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants on their Spring Tour.

404 in the 405 2026

12:00 AM — Resonator Institute — Free entry — A mammoth lineup of electronic explorers paying tribute to the legendary Roland SP-404.