Chicago: Where Comics Came to Life (1880-1960)

Chicago Cultural Center, Sidney Yates Gallery, 4th Floor North. 78 E. Washington St., Chicago, IL, United States

Chicago: Where Comics Came to Life (1880-1960) is an exhibit open to the public through Jan. 9. It includes a look at The Wizard of Oz, which was written, illustrated, both staged and filmed for the first time, and published in Chicago.

Free

Save the date: Dec. 18

The Oz Club's virtual holiday party will be Saturday, Dec. 18 at 7 pm central. Join us! We're lining up the program of holiday-themed Oz material. Ideas kicking around include any one of three different programs we might watch together, a gallery of Oz nutcrackers, a close look at someone's Wizard of Oz tree (how about […]

The Wiz now on stage at the Hope Mill Theatre

Hope Mill Theatre 113 Pollard Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

The curtain rose Nov. 24 on The Wiz at The Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester, England.  Performances of the Tony winning musical continue through Jan. 16.  For information, see their website at https://hopemilltheatre.co.uk/events/the-wiz

Christmas in Oz

Springhouse Inn 303 N. Mineral Springs Road, Porter, IN, United States

Come experience "Christmas in Oz." Experience all the sights, sounds, and smells of the Holiday Season. This event is an all-inclusive weekend brought to you by Wizard of Oz Days. Price covers meals, Oz programs & activities for two adults and up to three children plus two-night stay at the beautiful Springhouse Inn.

$299

Grand Opening: The Wizard of Oz Museum, Cape Canaveral, Florida

The Wizard of Oz Museum 7099 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral, FL, United States

A brand new Wizard of Oz Museum is opening in Florida courtesy of Oz collector and rare Oz book dealer, Fred Trust. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for February 11 and all Oz fans are invited to attend. Costumes are encouraged, tickets are half-price, and an unforgettable day is practically guaranteed.

Valentine’s 2022: The Magnet of Love

Online via Zoom

Tonight beginning at 7 pm central. Join our Zoom Meeting here:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88179475096?pwd=QndEMHdwaU9sWjk2cFFMZThhcnVqUT09   For our virtual Valentines' Day celebration, we'll gather over Zoom Saturday, Feb. 12 at 7 pm central. Join us!  Find a link in our members-only section To Oz Group. Not a Club member? A live link will be posted here during the […]

The Art of “The Art of Oz”: An Illustrated Lecture

The Grolier Club 47 East 60th Street., New York, NY, United States

An introduction to the work of Gabriel Gale will be given by Michael Patrick Hearn, author of The Annotated Wizard of Oz. He will be joined by artist Gale and author John Fricke.  Book signing to follow. Refreshments will be provided  Please RSVP to: [email protected]  Vaccination Proof and Masks Required 

Oz on the Bayou

Terrebonne Parish North Branch Library 4130 W Park Ave, Gray, LA, United States

Join the fourth annual Oz on the Bayou event in Gray, Louisiana March 4-5, 2022.  Enjoy two days packed full of crafts, food, fellowship, and games. A $50 registration fee includes two themed lunches and weekend craft kits. Friday, March 4th  9 am – 4 pm Saturday, March 5th  9 am – 4 pm Terrebonne […]

We’re Not in Kansas Anymore

Studio 659 1413 119th Street, Whiting, IN, United States

An art show made for memories. “We’re Not in Kansas Anymore” will feature original art made with inspiration from the Wizard of Oz books and 1939 film musical. An opening reception is planned for Friday evening April 15 from 7-9 pm. Meet author Kris Silva (Straw Song, 2021), purchase a copy of his book and […]

Oz Game Night: 100 Years of the Wonderful Game of Oz

Online via Zoom

We're starting at 7 pm (central daylight time) tonight! Here's a link to the program on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88975863632 Save the date: Saturday April 30. Join us for a discussion and presentation of the Parker Bros. Wonderful Game of Oz. But don't just learn about it; stick around and play it!  We'll break into small groups […]

MGM’s Wizard of Oz in theaters across the country

May 8 and May 11, Flashback Cinema is bringing MGM's 1939 classic Wizard of Oz to theaters in more than 30 states. Times vary. Look for one near you, at FlashbackCinema.net. Follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy, Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion, in the beloved musical based on the children's book […]