STARS IN THE SUMMER, Northeastern State University’s Sequoyah Institute in Tahlequah, through Aug. 9. For tickets $6 to $12. For more information call 458-2075. Downtown Country & River City Players present “Rhinestone Country,” 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, NSU Playhouse on Downing and Muskogee Ave. “Twist and Shout,” 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, NSU Shawnee Street Theater, Downing and College streets. “Rock Around the Clock,” 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 2 p.m. Saturdays, NSU Shawnee Street Theater, Downing and College streets. “Country Roots,” 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 2 p.m. Saturdays, NSU Playhouse.

TEAM ROPING, Barton Arena of Warner is producing team roping draw pots on Fridays and Saturdays — Fridays, Barton Arena in Warner, and Saturdays, Hilltop Arena in Muskogee. Books open, 7 p.m. and close 8 p.m. Information: 463-3269 or 616-9269 or e-mail letsrope@crosstel.net.

PLAYNIGHT SERIES 2008, 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Porter Roundup Club. Events include flag race, cloverleaf barrels, pole bending and surprise event. Negative coggins required, original copy. Concessions. Information: 261-9690.

FARMERS’ MARKET, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays, Market Square, Muskogee Civic Center parking lot, Fourth Street and Okmulgee Avenue. Oklahoma grown herbs, vegetable and bedding plants, hanging baskets, spring produce, bakery goodies, tamales, herbal products and live bluegrass music. Information: 686-6939.

STORYTIME, 1 p.m. Saturdays in July, Waldenbooks, Arrowhead Mall, 501 N. Main St. Activities include Honky the Clown, Tell Your Own Story, Snack Stories, and traditional storytelling. Information: 687-3112.

SUMMER FREEDOM SERIES, 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, Grace Hospice, 6400 S. Lewis. Grace Hospice is offering a four-week series of support groups this summer to help people who are dealing with loss and grief. Information 744-7223.

THE 19TH CENTURY CORSETS AND UNDERPINNINGS PROGRAM, 7 p.m. Thursday, Murrell Home, Park Hill, hosted by The Friends of the Murrell Home. The public is invited to attend the presentation by Wendall Cochran, a Cherokee, and expert on traditional clothing. The Friends of the Murrell Home will hold a short business meeting at 6:30 p.m. before the program. Information: 456-2751.

MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK, featuring “The Wizard of Oz,” 9 p.m. July 25, Honor Heights Park. Bring lawn chairs and/or blankets. Concessions available. Admission: Free to the non-alcohol event. Dress as your favorite character. Information: 684-6302 or www.muskogeeparks.com.

FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, featuring “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” rated PG, 9 p.m. July 25, Wesley United Methodist Church, 313 E. Peak Blvd., west of Hilldale Elementary School. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and bug spray. Drinks and snacks for sale. Information: 687-8333 or 682-4766.

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, 8 to 10 a.m. July 26, fourth Saturday, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Parish Life Center, 301 N. Virginia. Free. Enter through the west doors. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council No. 962. Information: Alan Zbavitel, Grand Knight, 683-1662 or Joe Brandt, K of C activities chairman, 577-6141.

THE 10th ANNUAL SALSA TASTING CONTEST, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 26, held in conjunction with Muskogee Farmers’ Market, Muskogee Civic Center Market Square. Two salsa categories — “Tomato Salsa” and “Other Salsa” — will be voted on by tasters making a $2 donation to benefit the Muskogee Public Library Summer Reading Program.

MUSKOGEE COUNTY GOSPEL SINGING CONVENTION, 1:30 p.m. Aug. 3, first Sundays, except October; Greenleaf Apartments, 715 S. York St. Information: Zane and Linda Harding, 733-4259; or Charles and Fay Learned, 683-4230.