Film and comic-book events dot Oklahoma on Father’s Day weekend
Word Balloons #1272: Celebrate with Batman, Indiana Jones and more
For dads looking to experience film or comics on Father’s Day weekend, there are multiple options across the state of Oklahoma.
This weekend, the deadCenter film festival in Oklahoma City continues after starting earlier this week. Adam Hampton, writer, director and actor from Dale, Oklahoma, is among those being honored as an Oklahoma Icon. Congrats to deadCenter on 25 years – more information at https://deadcenterfilm.org/
On Friday (tonight, June 13), Norman Parks will host The Lego Batman Movie at Lions Park, presented by Fowler Automotive. This event is free and for all ages. Local vendors and food trucks will be on hand.
The film starts at sunset and ties into the Firehouse Art Center’s comic exhibition, Limited Edition. Fans can check out the Limited Edition exhibition before and after the film.
Limited Edition will host several events over the summer as part of this exhibition, which is a collaboration of the OKPOP Museum and the Norman Firehouse Art Center. The exhibition showcases a selection of comic books, art, and archival materials from OKPOP's collection, as well as works from contemporary comic artists across Oklahoma. This exhibition continues through July 25, so be sure to check it out at the Firehouse Art Center in Norman, OK, this summer! More info: normanfirehouse.com.
Also, this weekend, the Tulsa Nostalgia Con will be held at the Gateway Event Center in Tulsa on Saturday. Among the guests are comics artist Jerry Bennett (“Glamorella’s Daughter”) and actor P.J. Sosko (Grand Theft Auto IV, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Just The Janitor). Tickets for the Tulsa con are $10, with kids 12 and under admitted free. Information: https://www.tulsacomiccon.com/
If your dad is a fan of the “Indiana Jones” series, he’s in luck this weekend! Flix Brewhouse will show “Raiders of the Lost Ark” on June 14 and 15. More information at the website: https://flixbrewhouse.com/events/40529-raiders-of-the-lost-ark/
If your father prefers the Indiana Jones film with Indy’s father, that’s possible too! Fathom Events is showing “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” in multiple locations nationwide on June 14, 15 and 18. Details on those screenings can be found here: https://www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/indiana-jones-and-the-last-crusade/
If this weekend doesn’t wear you out enough, remember next weekend is SoonerCon in Norman, OK, with guests including Michael A. Stackpole, Garrett Wang and Ethan Phillips. More details on that event to come at this site, and also, more information is at https://soonercon.com/
Thanks to all the fathers out there who do their best and sacrifice to make a difference in their children’s lives!
Matthew Price, matthew@matthewlprice.com, has written about the comics industry for over two decades. He is the co-owner of Speeding Bullet Comics in Norman, Oklahoma.
Thank you very much for the continued support!!🤜🤛🦹♂️