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5/18/26
What's Up Edmond
May 18, 2026
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What’s up, everyone?! We hope you had a fun weekend exploring Edmond and OKC! We were busy exploring Heard on Hurd and ended up at movie night at Chisholm Creek! It was a blast! We’ve rounded up more local events, things to do, and a few deals you will want to check out! Happy last week of school!
DAILY TRIVIA
Which famous painting was stolen from the Louvre Museum in 1911, causing an international sensation?
A. The Starry Night
B. The Scream
C. Mona Lisa
D. Girl with a Pearl Earring
Answer at the bottom of the newsletter
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Monday 5/18
Kids Eat Free @ Ted’s
Where: Ted’s Cafe Escondida
Starts: 5pm
Kids Eat Free @ Fried Taco
Where: 119 W. 2nd St.
Starts: 5pm
$1.99 kids meal with adult entry purchase
Learn to Play Mahjong
Where: AR Workshop
Starts: 6pm
Cost: $75
Tickets Required
Laughter & Literature: Not Your Mother’s Book Club
Where: Edmond Library
Starts: 6pm
Cost: free
Registration Required
Singo
Where: Frenzy
Starts: 7pm
Cost: Free
Game 1 Western Conference Final
Where: Paycom Center
Starts: 7:30pm
Cost: Ticket Prices Vary
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Tuesday 5/19
Cousins Maine Lobster at Lowe’s
2401 N. Kelly Ave.
Pricing Varies
Starts: 11am
$1.99 Kids Meals @ S&B Burger
2088 E. 2nd St.
$1.99 kids meal with adult entry purchase
Honeybee Cookie Decorating
Where: AR Workshop
Starts: 6pm
Cost: $46
Live Event with Craig Groeschel
Where: Life Church Edmond
Starts: 6:30pm
Cost: Free - Registration Required
Cocktails & Kicks
Where: UCO Jazz Lab
Starts: 7:30pm
Cost: $150
Wednesday 5/20
Preschool Story Time: Wonder & Whimsy
Where: Community Motherhood
Starts: 11am
Cost: $10
Edmond Bold Networking
Where: Cafe Icon Sushi & Grill
Starts: 11:30am
Cost: free
Bible Journaling Class
Where: Paper Arts Edmond
Starts: 1pm
Cost: $20
Kids Eat Free @ Louie’s
Where: 1201 NW 178th St.
Starts: 5pm
Free with adult entry purchase
Game On! Game Night
Where: Edmond Library
Starts: 6pm
Cost: free
Trivia
Where: American Solera
Starts: 7pm
Cost: Free
Singo
Where: The Frosted Mug
Starts: 7pm
Cost: Free
Singo
Where: Roughtail Brewing
Starts: 7pm
Cost: Free
THE WRAP UP
Trivia Answer: C) Mona Lisa
The Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci, was stolen by an Italian handyman named Vincenzo Peruggia, who believed the artwork should be returned to Italy. The theft made headlines worldwide and actually helped make the painting even more famous. It was recovered two years later.
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