SPORTS
Oklahoma City Barons
Nov. 5-23

Hockey's back! In its inaugural season, AHL affiliate Oklahoma City Barons hit the ice for eight home games between Nov. 5-23 at Cox Convention Center, 1 Myriad Gardens. Tickets are $14-$36. Call 232-4625 or visit okcbarons.com.

ART
Istvan Gallery
Nov. 12-14

Celebrate the third anniversary of Istvan Gallery, 1218 N Western, and usher in its expanded space. Mingle at a reception with music and refreshments 6-10 p.m. Nov. 12 , or visit an open house 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 13-14. Call 831-2874 or visit istvangallery.com.

MUSIC
Music of Billy Joel and More
Nov. 5-6

"Movin' Out" star Michael Cavanaugh plays the Piano Man, joining the Oklahoma City Philharmonic for "The Music of Billy Joel and More," 8 p.m. Nov. 5-6 at Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker. Tickets are $12-$65. Call 297-2264 or visit okcphilharmonic.org.

THEATER
The Mousetrap
Nov. 4-21

Ssshhh! Don't dare reveal the twist ending of Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap." Oklahoma City Theatre Company stages the classic mystery Nov. 4-21 at Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker. Tickets are $10-$19. Call 297-2264 or visit okctc.org.

ART
La Serenissima
Nov. 1-30

Some 65 works are on display at "La Serenissima: Eighteenth-century Venetian Art from North American Collections." The paintings can be viewed through Jan. 2, 2011, at Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch. Admission is $12 for adults. Call 236-3100 or visit okcmoa.com.