Kendall Whittier After Five

Wheeling to Whittier

May 13, 2021 | 5-9 p.m.

Featuring: Desi & Cody

Wheeling to Whittier encourages you to get to our first After Five of the season through active transportation so bust out those bicycles (or rent one with This Machine), tricycles, unicycles, skateboards or roller skates as there is a special gift in store for anyone caught wheeling to Whittier! Desi & Cody will be here to perform live music from 7-9 p.m. Learn more about the event here.

Event Schedule:
3-7pm – Oklahoma Blood Institute Bloodmobile*
5-9pm – Kids Zone open, Friend’s VIP section open
5:30pm – Casual group ride leaves Tom’s Bicycle (2648 East 11th) en route to event
5:30-8pm – Nine One Skate demonstration
5:45-6pm – Announcements by SAIED Music and Kendall Whittier Main Street
6:30-7pm – Reading and talk by Jeffrey Tanenhaus, author of  West of Wheeling
7-9pm – Desi & Cody

*Also, the Oklahoma Blood Institute Bloodmobile will be here from 3-7 p.m. for anyone interested in donating blood. All donors will receive a free t-shirt and one free pass to either Frontier City, Safari Joe’s H2O, or the Science Museum of Oklahoma! Book your appointment and learn more here. 

Bark in the Park

June 10, 2021 | 5-9 p.m.

Featuring: Casii Stephan and the Midnight Sun

Four-legged friends are invited to June’s After Five for Bark in the Park. We’ll have some dog-friendly activities and a dog trick exhibition, but pooches should remain on leash unless in specific off-leash areas. Puppy Haven Rescue will bring some adorable and adoptable pups too!  Casii Stephan and the Midnight Sun will entertain the human companions with their soulful rock. Hear Casii perform originals and some of your favorite covers. Enter your furry friends into the dog trick exhibition here (signups aren’t required, but encouraged)!

Event Schedule:
5-9pm – Kids Zone open, Friend’s VIP section open
6:30pm – Funky Tricks Contest
6:30-8pm – Puppy Haven Rescue has adorable, adoptable puppies!
7-9pm – Casii Stephan and the Midnight Sun

Kids Night

July 8, 2021 | 5-9 p.m.

Featuring: Hot Toast Music Company & jazz guitarist Michael Engdahl

Summer can drag on for kiddos out of school, so July’s After Five is all about the little ones! With extra kids activities and kid-friendly entertainment, After Five is a fun and free family affair! 

Enjoy an interactive kids’ concert with Hot Toast Music Company and face painting and balloon twisting courtesy of Bam Entertainment! For the last hour, jazz guitarist Michael Engdahl will entertain guests. Plus, smile big for Foto Fusion Booths, a free and interactive photo booth!

Event Schedule:
5-9pm – Kids Zone open, Friend’s VIP section open, Foto Fusion Booths open
6-7:30pm – Free face painting and balloon twisting by Bam Entertainment
6:15-7:45pm – Hot Toast Music Company
8-9pm – Jazz guitarist Michael Engdahl

Comedy Night

August 12, 2021 | 5-9 p.m.

Featuring: Evan Hughes and SoundsTooth comedians Dustin DeVore, Nicole Miller, Zach Amon & CR Parsons. Hosted by Sondra Slade. Kicks off with People Acting Poorly Improv.

This month for After Five, we’re replacing the music with laughter! Enjoy the outdoor comedy show at our pop up park with all the usual After Five fun!

An evening of comedy hosted by  Sondra Slade!

Event Schedule:
5-9pm – Kids Zone open, Friend’s VIP section open
6-7pm – People Acting Poorly Improv
7:10-7:30pm – Are you the king or queen of cheesy dad jokes? Show us what you got in the Dad Joke contest! Sign up and see official rules here.
7:30-7:50pm – Standup comedy by  Evan Hughes
8-9pm – SoundsTooth comedians Dustin DeVore, Nicole Miller, Zach Amon & CR Parsons take the stage

The Whit will be here to serve delicious tacos, burritos, carne asada fries and more. Beat the heat with tasty, hand-crafted cold beer from Heirloom Rustic Ales .

Salsa Night

September 9, 2021 | 5-9 p.m.

Featuring: Latin Mojo and Baila Tulsa

One of our most popular After Five’s of the season is back with Salsa Night! Kick off the evening with salsa lessons from Baila Tulsa (6-6:45 pm) and then dance the night away with an amazing Salsa band, Latin Mojo (7-9 pm)! Due to COVID, we ask that you only dance with members of your household.

¡Vuelve uno de nuestros After Five más populares de la temporada con Salsa Night! ¡Comienza la noche con lecciones de salsa de Baila Tulsa (6-6:45 pm) y luego baila toda la noche con una increíble banda de salsa, Latin Mojo (7-9 pm)! Debido a COVID, le pedimos que solo baile con miembros de su hogar.