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Alicia Chesser

Alicia Chesser is the culture editor of The Pickup. She's been writing about the arts in Tulsa for two decades. When she's not at someone else's show, she makes and teaches contemporary dance and messes around with creative nonfiction.

The Spirit Of ’90s Tulsa Music Is Alive In Brian Haas

We interviewed the Tulsa-born jazz pianist as he returns to LowDown with New Orleans-based Nolatet

September 16, 2026

The Best Tulsa Events: September 16-22

World-class jazz, Tulsa Greek Festival, a Tim Curry tribute and more!

September 15, 2026

It’s Time To Get Cozy With The Pickup’s 2026 Fall Guide

All the best festivals, concerts, pumpkin patches, hot bevs, and spooky vibes for your autumnal pleasure

September 10, 2026

In The Pearl District, A New Indie Theater Says Meow

The Black Cat Theatre Café will be home to improv comedy, immersive theatre, and whatever else Tulsa comes up with

September 9, 2026

The Best Tulsa Events: September 9-15

"Spamalot," Dolly Night at Admiral Twin, a monarch experience, a Tulsa Ballet triple bill and more!

September 8, 2026

Frank Ocean, Tulsa Style

To celebrate the album's 10th anniversary, nine local musicians mesmerized a sold-out LowDown crowd with "A Reimagining of Frank Ocean's 'Blonde'"

September 3, 2026

The Best Tulsa Events: September 2-8

Dinner with The Pickup, First Friday, Punk Rock Flea Market, Labor Day, and more!

September 1, 2026

Tulsa’s Artists Are Seriously Not Messing Around In September

"Please Touch The Art" returns, plus exhibits on tribal sovereignty, fashion, queer Tulsans, labor, and the strength of women

August 31, 2026

The Best Tulsa Events: August 26-September 1

Whimsical art at Philbrook, That '90s Party, a post-election happy hour, a Maker Faire and more!

August 25, 2026

Is Space, In Fact, The Place?

Our culture editor got the heck off planet Earth this week with "Solaris" and "Planetarium Mobilis"

August 20, 2026