What the Heck is Happening in Ponca?!! May 23 – May 29 Edition

Your weekly roundup of events, oddities, and reasons to leave the house.

Ponca City is packed with ways to kick off summer this week—from ghostly sword fights at the Playhouse to lakeside jams and a golf tournament with heart. Whether you're in it for the music, the drama, or just the snacks, there's no excuse to stay home.

Friday, May 23

30th Annual Hospice Memorial Golf Tournament, Friday, May 23, 2025 – 8:00 AM
📍 Wentz Memorial Golf Course, 2928 L.A. Cann Drive, Ponca City, OK

Get ready to Par-Tee for a cause! Join us at the 30th Annual Hospice Memorial Golf Tournament, where your questionable golf skills can contribute to a noble cause. This event benefits the Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, ensuring that every swing, slice, and mulligan supports compassionate end-of-life care in our community.

🎭 I Hate Hamlet (Multiple Showtimes)
7:30 PM May 23–25 & 2:00 PM May 26 @ Ponca Playhouse

A young TV actor moves to New York, rents an apartment once owned by John Barrymore, and is suddenly haunted—literally—by the ghost of the legendary Shakespearean actor himself. Cue the sword fights, ghostly pep talks, and a lot of shouting about tights.

This fast-paced comedy is part supernatural sitcom, part Shakespeare roast, and all-around theatrical chaos. Perfect for anyone who’s ever been forced to read Hamlet and thought, “You know what? I hate Hamlet too.”

Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for students and seniors. Reserve your seat at poncaplayhouse.com or roll the dice and try your luck at the door. Ghost sightings not guaranteed.