MONDAY, AUGUST 17

Quiet start to the week. Rest up, because Friday and Saturday are stacked.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18

Tailgate Season Trail Club 6:30 PM | McAlester Urban Trails, 1500 N Strong Blvd Free loaner bikes hauled straight to the trailhead, with cold drinks after the ride.

Sources: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/3441548016047586/

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19

Labor of Love: A Labor Commissioner Runoff Debate 5:45 PM | Spaceship Earth Coffee, 345 E Choctaw Ave Candidates Kevin West and John Pfeiffer face off in a public debate hosted by NonDoc and Griffin Communications. Seating is limited and RSVP is required through the form on the event page.

Sources: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/1335433361994212/

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20

Chamber on Tap 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Bierkraft Casual after-work mixer hosted by the McAlester Area Chamber of Commerce.

Sources: McAlester Chamber https://mcalester.org/event-calendar/

3rd Thursday USDA Food Distribution 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM | All Saints Episcopal Church, 325 E Washington Drive through and stay in your car. Enter on Adams, bring ID, exit on Washington.

Sources: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/28612097285043726/

General Knowledge Trivia 7:00 PM to 9:15 PM | Spaceship Earth Coffee, 345 E Choctaw Ave Free to play, all ages, with gift cards for the top three teams.

Sources: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/1351695310151155/1351695323484487/

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21

Breakfast Burritos 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM | Spaceship Earth Coffee, 345 E Choctaw Ave Fresh burritos from the crew at Le Salt, served with red or green salsa.

Sources: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/1062687042814697/1062687059481362/

McAlester Extreme Bulls, Night One 7:00 PM, doors at 5:00 PM | Southeast Expo Center Professional bull riding in an air conditioned arena, general admission from $10.

Sources: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/1591307649035821/

McAlester Rodeo, Night One 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | MRUC Arena, 1601 N D St Full rodeo card with mutton bustin' for the little ones.

Sources: Travel McAlester https://travelmcalester.com/events/e/mcalester-rodeo-6a564db272e8859941fad501/

The Filthy Heathens LIVE 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Spaceship Earth Coffee, 345 E Choctaw Ave High energy live music downtown, no cover listed.

Sources: Travel McAlester https://travelmcalester.com/events/e/the-filthy-heathens---live-6a039ecdd7db5e1568196b95/

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22

Such a Time as This 6:00 PM | Apostolics of McAlester, 300 E Carl Albert Pkwy Two days of worship and ministry with guest speaker Rev. Kendall Weeks.

Sources: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/1444259704197715/

McAlester Extreme Bulls, Night Two 7:00 PM, doors at 5:00 PM | Southeast Expo Center Second night of bull riding, VIP tables available while they last.

Sources: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/2500334270485915/

McAlester Rodeo, Night Two 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | MRUC Arena, 1601 N D St Closing night of the two night rodeo run.

Sources: Travel McAlester https://travelmcalester.com/events/e/mcalester-rodeo-6a564db272e8859941fad501/

Karaoke Night 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM | Spaceship Earth Coffee, 345 E Choctaw Ave Karaoke with Sam, free to attend, sign up any time after 8.

Sources: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/907404685739875/907404692406541/

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23

Such a Time as This, Day Two Through 4:00 PM | Apostolics of McAlester, 300 E Carl Albert Pkwy The revival wraps up Sunday afternoon. Bring a friend.

Sources: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/1444259704197715/

COMING SOON

The Great Cookie Pairing, Thursday, August 27, 4:30 PM at Bierkraft. Girl Scout cookies paired with beer, benefiting local troops.

Gypsy Soul Fair, Saturday and Sunday, August 29 and 30, Southeast Expo Center.

Southeast Oklahoma Cornhole Tournament, Saturday, August 29.

Times and details can change - check links or call ahead.

Events collected from: Facebook Events, Travel McAlester, and the McAlester Area Chamber of Commerce.